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Newspaper

Atlanta Georgian

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1906

Page

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Bomb Thrown At Stolypin Reception Wipes Out Hope

A bomb exploded at Premier Stolypin's St. Petersburg home during a reception, killing several and injuring many, including a minister's son. The assassin escaped. details remain scarce as authorities cordon the scene and report widespread public alarm. The attack aroused fear that reactionaries may gain strength while Witte's fall from power is noted. The report also notes a government claim blaming Jews for revolutionary activity linked to the outlawed Douma.

St. Petersburg Stolypin M. Stolypin Czar Warsaw

Beaten 10 Death in River Rapids

Nir Private Leased Wire Buffalo N Y Aug 25 While on the lower river around dawn two men Martin Kane and H L McGrath were caught in the suction of the whirlpool rapids They rowed for shore but leaped and swam McGrath reached rocks near the cantilever bridge but Kane was swept through the rapids to his death McGrath was a brakeman on the New York Central and anurer.

Nir Buffalo N. Y Martin Kane H. L. McGrath McGrath Kane Kars New York Central

Weevil Found On Alabama Cotton Field

A cotton boll weevil was found in a field near Gadsden Alabama, according to a statement by a man who has resided in Texas. Other parties familiar with the matter question the find and claim it may be genuine Texas grain pest import.

Gadsden Alahea Texas

Negro Organizations Under Tight Government Scrutiny

A fragmented news snippet discusses allegations that authorities are restricting Black organizations. It references a prominent attorney questioning governor involvement and whether upcoming charters will be approved. Names and clear details are obscured by the damaged text.

Mayor Woodward Call to Protect People Amid Atlanta Attacks

Mayor Woodward stated that if residents are not protected they must defend themselves. He criticized county officers for focusing on external concerns and urged immediate action to curb rising assaults by black residents in Atlanta, warning authorities may be unable to cope if not addressed.

Woodward Atlanta

Week Ahead News Forecast Highlights Bryan Return and Events

The coming week features William J. Bryan’s homecoming on the Prinzess Irene with a Madison Square Garden demonstration on Thursday. Other items include rifle contests at Seagirt New Jersey, enactment of a new railroad rate law next Tuesday, ABA meeting in St Paul, National Negro Business League gathering in Atlanta, Wyoming GOP convention in Casper, Fairbanks at Osawatomie, and the Futurity at Sheepshead Bay Saturday.

Washington, D. C William J. Bryan Bryan Newark Madison Square Garden Mr. Bryan Lincoln Seagirt N. J Mhsrpen National Board For the Promotion National Rifle Association American Bar Association St. Paul National Negro Business League Booker T. Washington Atlanta Republican State Convention Wyoming Casper Fairbanks Osawatomie Kans John Brown Sheepshead Bay

Populists Cancel Georgia Meeting After Primary Result

The Populist party in Georgia will not hold a convention in Atlanta on Tuesday after J. E B. Bodenhamer and chairman J J Holloway announced the event called off. They cite Hoke Smith's victory and his platform as rendering a ticket unnecessary, signaling conviction that Populists will not field candidates this year.

Atlanta J. E B. Bodenhamer DeKalb County People’s Party J. J. Holloway Hoke Smith Dr. Smith Bodenhamer Georgia Holloway

Cotton Crop Estimates To Be Calculated Across State

Special to The Georgian from Jackson Mississippi reports that Cotton Association officers will meet at county sites on Tuesday to estimate the present cotton crop. Data collection is underway in every county to support the statewide estimates.

Jackson Miss Cotton Association

SATLANTA HAS CINCH WITH TAIL ENDERS

In Little Rock Aug 25 infielder Johnson pitched for Atlanta in the first game of a double header, yielding 18 hits as the Crackers won. Crozier and Evers each had three hits, Fox four safeties, and Winters and Hoffman doubled. Little Rock managed only one run off Hughes as Atlanta won 8 to 1 with strong fielding and timely hitting throughout the game.

Little Rock Ark Johnson Hughes Smithites Rockers Crozier Evers Fox Atlanta AB. R. H. PO Winters Crosier Smith Morse Hoffman Jordan Ft. H. PO A. E. Douglass DeArmond Quick Loo Zimmer Brady

Accountants Pledge Over Excitable Racehorse Incident

In Saratoga on August 25 Diamond Jim Brey of New York paid a large sum for a horse named Accountant. The animal pulled up lame after a gallop and was reported to be down. The horse had won about $53,000 so far in the season and would have finished the term strong if not for the setback.

Jim Brey New York Saratoga

Young Farmer Shot by Brother-in-Law in Family Quarrel

Charles Rev, a young farmer living 112 miles from Spartanburg, was shot by Beau, a brother-in-law, during a family quarrel. The incident occurred in the vicinity of The Georgian. Local authorities investigated the shooting as part of ongoing tension within the family.

Spartanburg D. C Charles Rev & Young Farmer Serl Beau Revan Bon

Railroad Commission Enjoined Over New Orleans and Great Northern Plan

Jackson Miles reports that Judge Niles issued a temporary injunction stopping the railroad commission from directing the New Orleans and Great Northern to build via Columbia. The commission had ordered construction to pass through Columbia, and Niles will hear arguments soon to decide if the injunction should become permanent.

Jackson Miles Railroad Commission Niles New Orleans Great Northern Columbia

Second game of double header ends in darkness

The second game at Little Rock saw Winters, Crazier, and Hoff man among others with multiple hits but no runs in the early innings. After several scoreless frames, Morse and Jordan produced offense for the visitors while errors and stolen bases shaped the late action. Dark conditions ended play with Rock 0, Atlanta 1, and the double header near completion.

Eastern Conference clash reported but no game played

In a scrambled recap, Eastern teams Columbia-Macon and Charleston Seacreasens are mentioned with players Moore Carson Turner Fox and others. The text notes darkness halted play, with battery pairings listed and teams Rochester Buffalo Montreal iden 0s and scores varying as 110 000 00 to 101 006 0.

Montreal Ore City Satrarost Herbst and Kittredge Moskman and Vandergrift

Mob Rumors Stir Decatur Crowd Over Sheriff’s Wife

Reports from Decatur and Copenhill say calm returns as county officials work to catch perpetrators of recent crimes. Saturday's rumors sparked anger when reports claimed the assaulted Misses Lawrence were identified, prompting a jail search call. A committee and local authorities restrained the mob.

Decatur Copenhill DeKalb County Misses Lawrence R. H. Ledford Decatur Mvery Stable A. Ragan

RACE RESULTS FROM SARATOGA AND WINDSOR MEETS

Saratoga and Windsor Ontario reports list multiple races with odds and outcomes. Water Grass won first at Saratoga with time 1:14.4, followed by Arctic and Go Between in later heats. At Latonia August 25 results show Liberty Mo and Friction among winners, with Horse names such as Falkland and Miladi noted in placements. Windsor’s afternoon card lists La Gloria winning first, with Charlie Eastman second.

Saratoga Arctic Vox Popul Sir Huon Basmeon Ostrich Joe Saeed Arelina Canville Grimaldi Yankee Girl Atona Latonia Liberty Mo Samnrida Mansard Roacoe Toupee Windsor Ont la Gloria Chariie Eastman Oul

American batters and scores from Savannao and Washington games

Fragmented sports note lists teams Savannao Jacksonville Washington and New York Cleveland with battery pairs and run totals. Mentions first and second games and a race results segment with horses Grip Emminola and Bank Holiday. Partial scores shown amid garbled OCR.

Explosion rocks Fossill ore mines near Bessemer

Special to The Georgian reports a terrific explosion at the Fossill ore mines twelve miles from Birmingham, felt in Bessemer at 1 pm. Window panes shattered, telephones down, rumored dynamite magazine blast with several possible deaths. Details are unclear as authorities confirm damage and casualties uncertain.

Birmingham Ala Bessemer Telere

Billboards Used in Alabama Campaign

Decatur Alabama reports heavy use of political cartoons across the county with both dispensary and anti dispensary advocates posting scenes. Campaign imagery shows a saloon and its alleged horrors with a drunk lying by the roadside. Election is set for Monday August 27.

Decatur Ala

Prosecution Aims At Gulf and Ship Island Road For Safety Lapses

Jackson Aug 26 The government plans to prosecute the Gulf and Ship Island Road for failing to equip the road with safety appliances as required by law. An affidavit has been sworn out by an official of the government, with a similar affidavit against the New Orleans and Northeastern road.

Jackson Miss Gulf and Ship Island New Orleans

Thirty Six Men in the County Police Force

Sheriff J Nelms urges to cut county police to six per district and name volunteers. a $500 reward proposed for those who assault white women. Board approves a plan to elect thirty six men and shift Atlanta headquarters policy. many applicants already in.

J. Nelms Nelms Atlanta Commission

Gainesville Man Is Fatally Shot Near Home

Gainesville Ga August 25 Henry B Cagle a prominent citizen was fatally shot near his home by an unknown assailant. Hearing a disturbance he went out toward his fowls and was shot down. Sheriff Crow and physicians rushed to the scene but no arrest had been made and recovery was not hopeful. Cagle's home lies near White Springs.

Gainesville Henry B. Cagle Sheriff Crow Cagle Cagel White Springs

Four Cuban Provinces Scenes of Fighting

Special Cabe-Copyright Havana Aug 25 That opposing forces in Pinar del Rio are in touch and have fought preliminaries to a general battle Government censorship makes verification hard Guerra concentrates 1600 to 2000 men plus small bands Government troops ambushed lost men killed and several wounded near Guanes reports of a battle near Guanes Two rebels killed by rurales near Quinican continued on page three

Cabe Havanna Cuba Pinar del Rio Guerra Es Guanes San Luis San Juan del San Juan del Mastroces Guanes Quinican

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