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Newspaper

Atlanta Georgian

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1906

Page

22

Crowded Car Plunges Into Pool. Eight Hurt In Ohio Accident

Special to The Georgian reports eight persons injured and about a dozen near-drowning after a Cleveland and Eastern Traction line car with fifty aboard jumped the track eight miles southwest of Chardon and plunged into a stagnant pool. Conductor Henry Hofher suffered serious internal injuries and may die.

Cleveland Ohio Cleveland and Eastern Chardon Onley Henry Hof Her

Two Negroes Killed by Switch Engine in Georgia Yard

Special to The Georgian reports Adrian Georgia on August 13 two men Machen Bates and Adam Givins were struck by a yard engine from By Rent a Lumber Company. The drunk workers had returned from the woods with whisky when they were hit cutting off both legs. They received medical attention but died before doctors could finish dressing their wounds.

Adrian Machen Bates Adam Givins By Renta Lumber Company Deetora

Father Kills Mother and Takes Own Life in Texas Farm

Private Leawell Wilder of Sherman Texas witnessed by three children killed his wife with a flat iron then died by self inflicted shotgun blast at their home near Tom Bean. The crime, seen by a young boy and a younger brother, left Mrs Wilder's room bloodstained with evidence of a struggle. no motive given.

Leawell Sherman Tex Wilder Tom Bean

Muse Records in Montgomery Despite Conviction

Fragmentary report notes Muse in Montgomery with a record or conviction. The text mentions a held person and a possible sentence of sixty days, but details are unclear and wording is garbled.

MUSE Montgomery Aine Tina Bilia Oman Sisty

Beautiful China Display Inspires Home Decor Enthusiasts

A recent import showcases artistic English china with new designs. Odd pieces and complete sets are offered in attractive shapes, appealing to tasteful housewives and those decorating homes.

Fitzsimmons Sells Pet Lion Senator Reynolds for 5000

Veteran fighter Robert Fitzsimmons sold his 2-year-old lion Senator Reynolds to Bostock of Coney Island for 5000 dollars to protect his children from potential danger while he tours with his show The Fight for Love. The sale, witnessed by a large crowd at the American Horse Exchange, followed a dramatic departure after Fitzsimmons apologized to the lion and noted the animal’s strong attachment to him. The incident recalls a 1905 episode when a different lion gifted to him led to a brief police inquiry.

Robert Fitzsimmons Senator Reynolds Lion Ruby Bob Bostock Coney Island American Horse Exchange Fitzsimmons Mr. Fitesimmons Bob Broadway Fitesimmons Tnt Dunéllen Mr. Fitzsimmons Pitesimmons Jenet Renee Manner Benater Rey Durance Vile Coney II Robert Fitealmmona

Italian Colony Planned Near Brunswick Georgia

Buffalo men who explored this area months ago for an Italian colony announce plans to settle in Glynn county near Brunswick. The project aims to attract several hundred Italian colonists by October, focusing on agriculture including truck farming and vineyard cultivation.

Brunswick Buffalo Glynn County Tober 1

Mississippi crop outlook from President Clark

Jackson August 13 President Clark of the Mississippi Cotton Association stated the crop is generally good but the worst spotted in years. He warned growers to expect cautious estimates as spinners will buy sparingly and urged careful field checks and honest reporting ahead of August 30 crop condition notices.

Jackson Miss Clark Mississippi Cotton Association Woods Oraanizations

Passenger Agent Details at Peachtree Street Office

Southern Railway information lists Passenger and Ticket Office No 1 at Peachtree Street with contact number 142 J C Lusk as the passenger agent.

Peachtree Street

Passengers Cross High Trestle in Alabama Blaze

In Montgomery Alabama on a Saturday afternoon an electric car returning from a ball crossed a central Georgia railroad trestle. The car caught fire just after starting and the front burned as flames spread. Motorman H G Strickland remained at his post while 66 passengers rushed to the rear and escaped as the car toppled off the trestle.

Montgomery Ala H. G. Strickland Central of Georgia Railroad Pssengers Striekland

Automobile collision kills Elizabeth Slaughter in Evanston crash

Elizabeth Slaughter aged 5 was killed when a Chicago and Milwaukee electric car struck an automobile carrying her aunt and relatives at Noyes street and the Chicago tracks in Evanston. Her aunt Mrs H B Slaughter aged 40 was injured with multiple fractures and may die. Other occupants were only slightly injured.

Chicago Pire Eileybeth Slaughter H. B. Slaughter Slaughter Elizabeth Slaughter H. Slaughter Christine Daulby Milwaukee Noyes Street Chicago, Milwaukee St. Louis Evanston

Trolley Crash Injures Score in Bay Area Ride

A Telegraph Avenue trolley crashed into a Key Route electric train yesterday, injuring about 20 passengers with several in critical danger. Most injuries occurred on the street car carrying members of the San Francisco and Los Angeles baseball teams after a game at Idora Park.

Oakland Cal Berkeley Idora Park Telegraph Avenue Piedmont Fortieth Street San Francisco Los Angeles Kora Park James 8. Johns L. Bloom F. Dillon George Hodson G. L. Wheeler Albert Saulberg Almeda Margaret Welch Edith Parker Henry Dinmall T. C. Cheney Point Richmond William Pittman Motorman

Decatur Vote Planned for $44,000 Water Sewer Bonds

Decatur Georgia plans a vote on issuing 44 thousand dollars in water and sewer bonds. Activists push for the improvement while organizers warn apathy could defeat the measure. two thirds of registered voters must support it.

Decatur

Captain William Beall Dies After Stroke at Grady Hospital

Captain William Beall, assistant doorkeeper of the Senate, died Saturday afternoon at Grady Hospital from effects of a paralytic stroke suffered Wednesday. A Ringgold, Georgia native and longtime railroad engineer, he had lived in Catamount County and later at Beaul Heights. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Barclay. The list of pallbearers included Captain Pyeres John, Captain G. J. Johnson, and others.

William Beall Senate Grady Hospital Hos Cay Thewmetian, Wa Btn Eee Barclay Ae Poe Wytine Ite Aconia Pyeres Ohn J. Ee A. Ah ‘Ohnaon G. J

Officials inspect Western Railroad and Atlanta and West Point lines in Montgomery

In Montgomery on August 18 officials and section foremen who have been inspecting the Western Railroad and the Atlanta and West Point Railroad arrived in the city yesterday. The visit underscores ongoing monitoring of railway operations and infrastructure in the region.

Montgomery Ala Western Railroad Atlanta and Weat Point

Two New Buildings for State Hospital Planned

Trustees of the State Hospital for the Insane in this city will authorize contracts for erecting two new hospital buildings. The project covers about $30,000 in improvements to replace old structures and establish sunes and rooms.

State Hospital For the Insane

New Regiments Arrive at Park in Tennessee

Special to Thein reports the Third Tennessee regiment under Colonel Cary F. Spence of Knoxville arrives for training at a park station. The unit forms three companies, with officers Captain J. W. B. and others named, arriving by train for orientation and garrison duties.

Thein Chattanooga Tenn Tenneaner Regiment Cary F. Spence Knasville Aise Noother Tral Carolina J. i. ii

Burglars Roaming Montgomery Area Strikes Daily

In Montgomery Alabama homes are being robbed almost daily for two weeks. Police are actively pursuing thieves but have yet to locate them. Robbers strike both day and night while residents are away.

Montgoméry Ala

Overwork Sends Singer to Sanitarium in 1900s Note

A light opera performer, active in New Orleans productions such as The Soo Gur and Captain Care, is reported to have entered a sanitarium after mental strain from overwork. The article mentions her husband and upcoming March plans alongside mention of Whitney.

Sanitarium Usbands Whitney Captain Care

Race for Pistol Mystery Across The Georgian Pages

A clipped fragment from The Georgian hints at a race for a pistol with deadly stakes. Names and clear events are unreadable, but the item suggests a dramatic contest ending in tragedy or threat within the era’s tense newspaper voice.

Secretary Bonaparte Pushes Hang Anarchists Rally

An archived wire report reports Secretary Bonaparte urging harsh action against anarchists. The text is garbled but centers on punitive measures and capital punishment proposals. It references a formal stance by Bonaparte and notes on public sentiment and governance.

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