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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1906
Page
1
Private Leased Wire reports the Bialystok anti Jewish riots have caused forty deaths and more than one hundred injuries. Order has been restored.
Special cable reports from Bialystok on June 15 describe a continuing massacre of Jews by Russian troops. mobs attack Jewish quarters. police and soldiers participate or stand by. many killed at the depot and in fields. Bojejewski vows annihilation of Jews. no military aid expected. A bomb during a Corpus Christi procession is not linked to a Jewish anarchist.
Dozens of commuters were involved as two trolley cars collided at the foot of the incline at Manhattan end of the Williamsburg bridge during forenoon rush. Nine people were severely injured needing ambulance aid. many others limped away or were aided before ambulances from Gouverneur and Eastern District hospitals arrived.
Murfreesboro Ky June 15 Rev Cummings pastor of First Christian church arrested charged with setting fire to four dwellings owned by his wife Ida Cummings The warrant was sworn by occupant J S Burns Cummings posted a 760 bond to appear for a preliminary hearing Monday.
London report states Lady Maple, widow of Sir John Blundell Maple, would forfeit half her annual annuity if she remarries. The notice notes her income is 100 pounds annually or more, with the risk of losing half upon remarriage.
A dispatch from Elizabeth reports a shadowy confrontation ending in a fatal wound to a rival before a planned duel. The scant text references a Dove affair and a street encounter, with unclear identities and broken phrases surrounding the incident.
Austin reports a fierce battle between Americans and Mexicans in Star county near the Rio Grande. Former state Senator BH Lane and several others are killed as troops move to quell the disturbance. The violence mirrors earlier Cananea mining camp clashes with Mexican attackers. Texas Rangers deployed from Harding at Governor Lanham’s request.
Seattle dispatch reports the schooner Argus burning 35 miles off Destruction Gant. Captain Bridgett suspects an explosive gas ignition caused the fire after going alongside. Argus, bound Puget Sound to San Francisco, carried 750000 feet of lumber and had a crew of twenty.
Private Leased Wire reports Mr and Mrs Nicholas Longworth spent today sightseeing and shopping for the reception in their honor hosted by Mrs Bradley Martin. They will visit Ambassador Reid's country home over Sunday and are expected to be guests of the Kaiser during Kiel yacht races.
By Private Seared Wire. Sterling, June 15. Adam Spies, who twenty years ago left the church owing $50,000 and claimed he could not be a Christian under the conditions, today paid the debt and rejoined the church.
Georgian reporter cites Attorney Ligon Johnson and city tax committee questions about whisky analysis by State Chemist McCandless. He states he did not authorize any reference to "Old Joe" and did not know any brand names involved. He notes several samples were analyzed for interested parties and one sample was described as high in cologne spirits with caramel.
Mrs. Robert Glenn, wife of North Carolina Governor Glenn, fell ill after eating canned meats believed poisoned with ptomaine. She remains confined at the executive mansion as doctors treat her condition. The incident prompted cancellations and changes in social engagements while officials investigate potential contamination tied to canned beef incident at a Hertford County store.
Washington reports the president expressed displeasure at the substitute beef inspection bill. A letter to House Committee Chairman Wadsworth states changes favor votes over genuine reform and would delay rooting out packinghouse evils. The president favors restoring foreign and interstate meat trade and questions who should pay for inspection.
In Louataville Kentucky a Daniel Boone memorial event followed a rain delayed floral parade. A Daniel Boone statue was unveiled in Cherokee Park as Adlai E Stevenson spoke, with Miss Bid Randall of Louataville presenting the sculpture to the city. The ceremony included a distinctive park setting and a procession honoring pioneers.
Chicago reports coroner Dr. George Hoskinson of Lake County Indiana declaring Edward Farrell a wealthy Indiana contractor murdered by throat cut and his body laid on Pennsylvania railroad tracks near Miller's Station. Farrell held the Gary steel trust site contract and employed foreigners with wage disputes arising. A friend recalls Farrell saying workers can be unreasonable but harmless and that they would likely get along.
New York June 15 Charlies M Schwab is seen as likely to run for United States senator representing Nevada friends here accept the possibility He would aim to secure irrigation and improvement appropriations and push mining and railroad development if elected
In Chicago a wealthy Fort Wayne resident C. D. Strieder was wounded today during a lobby holdup at the New York Life Insurance building at Monroe and LaSalle. He faced two highwaymen who struck him with a club after he confronted them during the robbery.
Special to The Georgian Macon June 15 Captain Greene of Greene-Gaynor fame witnessed the Macon Augwata ball game yesterday afternoon accompanied by Deputy Date Riley of the United States court. The captain seemed pleased and joined in the applause, appearing as owner of the efah, in a momentary lapse of description.
Special Cable. Paris reports the Dreyfus case before the court today as a motion seeks reversal of the judgment and declares Captain Dreyfus innocent. Documents said to have been kept from the court are noted as leaving no doubt of his innocence.
In He lis s ingfors Finland on June 15 the Finnish diet voted to raise a foreign loan of 10 million dollars. The senate governor general will forward the resolution to the czar along with measures regulating liberty of speech and meetings.
In Macon Ga a dispute among physicians of the local medical society led to a dramatic confrontation. Dr Winchester faced exclusion from hospital duties after a disagreement over consultation fees with colleagues who wanted five dollars while he billed three. The row shocked the town and drew attention to hospital access and professional conduct.
In the seventh inning manager Billy Smith threw a ball over the fence amid claims it was misused. Amennedy investigated the incident and ordered Billy to leave the grounds after identifying the responsible player.
In Waterbury Connecticut on June 15 a farm house near three miles from the town was targeted by a man attempting a burglary. A comely girl with many suitors accompanied the assailant, but the plan failed as authorities intervened.
Edina, Mo. resident Jones sues for divorce claiming her husband, a 1910 Populist candidate for governor, mistook another woman for his wife and kissed her, prompting legal action amid a contested marriage.
New York June 15 government reports Mercede Koster a parson of the Reformed Dutch Church faces scrutiny over alleged swapping. A fund raising appeal circulates amid questions about the charges and the church's response.
Freddie Muth, the kidnapped boy, was found at midnight at a farm house near Mount Pram station. A detective inspector stated the man who aided the kidnapper was arrested and held for questioning. The farm dwelling reportedly held the boy safe and unharmed prior to discovery.
Special Cable from London reports Holcombe Ward of America lost in the first round of the team play for the world's championship Intennix to England's H. L. Doherty. The scoreline reads 6-2 6-6 6-3 with Ward eliminated in straight sets.
A Des Moines mother, Grace Kern, repurchased her son from a family she sold him to a year ago to stave off starvation. The humane society disclosed the transaction, with a $40 total price and a $20 partial payment receipt shown to officers.
June 15 report from Kent details Mia Parr aged 72 and John D Patton a traveling salesman from a nearby address who were struck in a collision. Mia sustained a hip injury and both victims are described as ill and being cared for.
Advertisement promises mail delivery while away for the summer at the regular ten cent rate. It mentions cement mail at no charge for any address in the United States or Canada and references Forel s postage.
After two tense executive sessions in room 104 Kimball house the Populist executive committee voted 7 to 0 to nominate a candidate for governor and a full state house ticket. The nominating convention will be in Atlanta on July 4 with counties selecting delegates, while internal disputes over Hines and Hoke Smith stirred debate.
In St. Petersburg on June 1 Bryan met with members of the Douma including constitutional Democrats and Ish leaders. He planned to write a paper on the similarities between the Democratic movements in Russia and America and return home after private discussions with leaders.
Rain fell Thursday and Friday with forecast of more rain Saturday. June precipitation stands at 5.63 inches for the month with 5.18 inches this week. Based on 26 years, it suggests J Plavius has worked beyond eight hours without yard time. forecast remains unsettled.
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