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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1906
Page
6
Private Leased Wire from Douglas Nevada reports seven hundred Ute Indians are off the reservation terrorizing farming districts. They raid homes drive off cattle and livestock and threaten further outrages. Officials are helpless and fear a Meeker massacre repetition. Federal troop intervention may come if violence continues.
A chaotic scene unfolds with rumors of a mob, militia involvement, and a brutal attack on Miss Ethel Lawrence. Miss Lawrence, injured with severe facial wounds and eye loss, is reported at Ley Memorial hospital with potential recovery. A man matching the suspect’s description is captured in Lawrenceville, while a posse moves toward Atlanta.
Reports from Kharkoff district say 67 peasants were killed or wounded by Russian soldiers at a country fair after a taunt about fighting Japan. A mutiny is reported in Astrakan province with teachers arrested and freed by Cossacks. An unnamed insider claims the czar is a constitutionalist studying proposed constitutions and favors constitutional democrats, while asserting troops are loyal and no revolution is imminent.
Chaos sweeps parts of Cuba as 390 rural guards defend cities against Jose Miguel Gomez with 60 men leading a rising in Sanct Spiritus. Reports of uprisings in Cardenas, rebel proclamations urge US intervention, while prominent editors Castilll and Gomes are arrested near El Caney and claim Liberal party motives. Americans flee with property losses, Bandero's force sacks a Wajay store and predicts Mariano captivity as Palma plans an urgent congressional session to seek credit.
Officials report Valparaiso devastation from the quake with hundreds killed and thousands injured. Fires were quelled using dynamite, theaters and buildings crushed, looters shot, and relief efforts under way as authorities plan extensive reconstruction. Strong aftershocks were felt in Abancay, Peru.
Reports state secretary of government O Farrill plans to resign amid a cabinet crisis. Insurgent grievances cite stolen elections and favoritism toward autonomists and Spaniards. A battle in Pinar del Rio allegedly left heavy losses. reinforcements rush in as Havana awaits details. Palma and cabinet push to expand rural guards amid rising enlistment for the insurgents.
Georgia campaign notes from Aug 21 with Hoke Smith and Col J H Estill speaking in multiple counties. Estill claims strong local support in Savannah and Chatham. Smith's Marietta stop noted. voters expected to stay away in Augusta primary. Macon rally lists speakers. Brantley and Norwood among others backing Estill. Brunswick close expected despite claims.
The race for County Treasurer is between Culberson and Woodward. Voters are urged to study candidates and cast an informed ballot in the upcoming election.
Post office Inspector Payl E Williams reports the arrest of James P Sherman a transfer clerk of the railway mail service in Savannah Ga on a charge of rifling the rail. Marked money was found on his person per the notice from Chattanooga Tenn dated August 21.
In Portsmouth August 21, delegates from the Order of Railway Conductors meet at Hotel Monroe to discuss wage scales and drive for new rules. The proceedings will affect Seaboard Air Line and other Southern roads as Atlanta and other cities send reps to push for higher pay and updated conductors’ standards.
The article lists candidates for county treasurer, mayor, ward council seats, city attorney, engineer, tax collector, public works, city treasurer and sexton, along with precinct locations for state, county, and city races. It notes registration figures for Fulton County and ward totals, highlighting changes since the last election.
The Ohio Democratic gathering in Columbus faces a divisive temperance debate with Pattison followers led by Harvey Gardner pushing a local option plank while liberal elements resist. The convention aims to determine if Bernard can secure Harrieton delegates and influence the platform as rival factions clash over temperance policy. A Memorial Day event hosts a keynote by Mean of Dayton, with factions preparing remarks.
The text questions why Woodward fights Culberson solo, stressing Culberson as the rival he must defeat. It implies an emphasis on the decisive match and the challenge of facing Culberson directly without support.
New Orleans Aug 21 Inspector Whitaker of the police force cut short his vacation to investigate alleged violations of law. Pool rooms were closed in the city during his absence. He says he will ask the grand jury to hold officers strictly accountable if found guilty.
An alderman named Girardeau valued steady service over flash, aiming for steady governance rather than popular acclaim. The city council record notes his chosen path and reflects on how leadership style shaped local policy and public trust.
A vigorous campaign details Commissioner Merritt’s likely re election while Secretary of State Phil C Com missioner of Agriculture T. G. Prison Commissioner Clemant Be ans, Attorney George, Hart, and State Treasurer R. B. Park run unopposed. Chief Justice Fish and Associate Justice Samuel Atkinson and William E Lumpkin face no opponents in the supreme court race.
An obscure city ordinance on page 102 is cited as violated by W. R. Joyner and firemen. The text alleges improper behavior and a breach of department rules, with references to discipline and possible salary implications. The fragmentary document names Joyner and Thomas Lu Goodwi in connection with alleged misconduct.
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