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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1906
Page
14
Historic ground near the Battle of Atlanta noted. The 19 large lots fronting wide streets along the Blue Line to Decatur and East Lake offer running spring water, shade trees, and sloped lots. Extras cars start at 2:30 p.m. with terms of sale to follow.
A serious riot in Luserne borough near Wilkes-Barre erupted when angry Lithuanians attacked police and stoned state constabulary troops. Constables Killen and Sullivan were badly injured. eight rioters including a woman were wounded and captured. Police dispersed the mob after conflict at a saloon.
A severe rain storm hit Kansas City early this morning dumping 5.93 inches at up to 1.5 inches per hour. The extent of damage is unknown but will run into thousands of dollars with flooded houses and displaced residents. no fatalities reported. Water covered curbs and damaged goods in storage across many business properties.
Aug 23 Punta Arenas Chile Reuters reports the arrival ceremonies for Secretary Root were canceled or scaled back due to the massive Chilean earthquake. The planned municipal reception and American consulate welcome were dropped as the region reels from devastation. Root’s travel continues toward Punta Arenas with progress updates delayed by the disaster.
Reports from St. Petersburg say a new Baltic land revolt called the Forest Brothers has grown to 76,000 members. Landowners warned to abandon land and forests. many German landlords flee as armed peasants press claims. Monks captured and monastery looted at Brest-Litvosk. 60 political prisoners bound for exile. Root departs Argentina on the Charleston, with Patience for Valparaiso delayed to late August.
In St Petersburg M Iawol sky rebukes M Hartwig the Tehran envoy for a forged telegram implying Edward's sympathy with Persian Liberals. A separate dispatch from Columbus reports James J Lloyd dying at 44 after a paralysis stroke, survived by wife and six children, following a day of work.
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