Race Riot Shocks Atlanta As Mob Violence Claims Lives
A race clash in Atlanta on Saturday night left at least ten Black residents dead and around forty injured. Police were overwhelmed. state militia restored order as Governor Terrell moved to martial law if needed after a spate of reported rapes and assaults against white residents sparked the violence. The unrest spread through downtown Whitehall Street and surrounding areas amid flaring headlines.
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Atlanta
Terrell
State
Fulton County
Then the mob breaks loose in riot over perceived danger
A large mob of up to 10 000 men and boys attacked downtown streets hunting for black residents. Negroes were beaten and killed on streetcars pulled from wires. Mayor Woodward failed to quell the violence as police were ordered to clear the streets and troops were called in.
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Woodward
Pierce Leads Democratic Committee In Bloomington Scrappy Session
In Bloomington Illinois on September 24 Howard M. Pierce chaired a Democratic committee meeting focusing on local party strategy and upcoming elections. The session addressed candidate support and campaign coordination among town officials and party members.
Attorneys Kay and Pierce Fight in McLean Courthouse Corridor
In McLean court house Kay and Pierce, prominent local attorneys, clashed in a corridor. The dispute arose during a court case when Hay accused Pierce of untruthfulness and Pierce invited Hay to settle the matter outside the courtroom.
Judge blocks Omaha coal exchanges in bid to monopolize trade
Judge Troup issued a temporary order against the Omaha Coal Exchange and the South Omaha Coal Exchange and their members. The order bans bidding to monopolize the coal trade in the two cities and requires turning over books and records to District Attorney Stabaugh.
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Omaha, Neb
Troup
District Court
Omaha Coal Exchange
South Omaha Coal Exchange
Stabaugh
Street to Return After Fifty-Seven Years Absence
P W Street, who deserted his family during the 1849 gold rush and has been in California for fifty-seven years, writes from Richmond that he will go back to his kin and make atonement for his long absence. He left suddenly one night and his family believed him dead or missing.
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Richmond
Snn
Street
California
Dry Town Goes Wet in Green County Vote Fight
Springfield Ohio September 24 Xenia the Green County seat long dry is now wet after a closely fought Beal law election Dry 1015 wet 1189 A dry stronghold flips as voters approve liquor sale in the county seat Milwaukee September 24 Jewels valued over 2601 stolen from the home of Philip Freusteman Thelma Connors a 30 year old Kansas City woman employed ten days fled after theft discovery
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Springfield
Xenia
Green County
Milwaukee
eLon Philip Freusteman
Juneau Avenue
Thelma Connors
Kansas City
Austin pioneer fatally struck by elevated train at Park avenue crossing
Charles Vander cook age 87 of 218 South Paris avenue Chicago was struck by a Chicago and Oak Park elevated train at the Park avenue crossing in Austin. He died a few hours later. In Boston the Bay State Independence League nominated District Attorney John B. Moran for governor at its state convention.
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Chicago
Charles Vandercook
South
Paris Avenue
Austin
Chicago and
Oak Park
Park Avenue Crossing
Bay State Independence League
Boston
Independence League of Massachusetts
John B. Moran
Modern dinner turns into lectures on symptoms and cures
A medical journal argues that today’s dinners are depressing with talk dominated by medical topics and treatments. Conversation fails to spark interest or digestion as courses go unfinished and powders are mixed into wine, reflecting a ritual of clinical chatter rather than appetite.
Jones in Bath Causes Doctor to Question Last Medicine
In a London Answer, Jones, severely ill, was found in a bathtub by the doctor who asks if he is trying to die. Jones replies he is not, noting the doctor said the last medicine was to be taken in water.
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Jones
London
Rheumatism in Fowls Treatment Steps
Begin treatment with epsom salts twenty to thirty grains in the water. Next day add baking soda thirty to forty grains per quart of water and give salicylic acid two to three grains twice daily. Apply comphorated or carbolic ointment to the affected joints.
Poultry Supply and Demand Rise Abruptly
The article notes a rapid increase in both poultry supply and demand. It argues the industry will overexpand for some, but those with the right capabilities will benefit as demand grows faster than supply.
Keep Cockerels and Pallets Apart Says Farm Guide
A farm bulletin warns keeping poultry and pallets separate after the fourth month. It cautions against mixing chicks of different sizes or they will not thrive, urging careful husbandry.
Its Only Use. Small Boys Dream About a Nickel
A short dialogue shows two boys trading a five cent purchase for more candy. The first laments losing the money, the second suggests spending it again on sweets. The exchange captures a simple street humor moment.
Louise Chandler Moulton A Century Of Poet
Louise Chandler Moulton a renowned novelist and poet born in 18th century published her first poems by eighteen and later became Boston’s leading feminine light in literary circles. She travels regularly to London where her book Swallow Flights gained fame. Her husband William A. Moulton a publisher died in 1808.
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Louise Chandler Moulton
Rebels Name a Committee to Represent In Cuba Mediation
In Havana on September 24 1906 the Liberal insurgent committee named to speak for rebels before mediators includes Jose Miguel Gomez Juan Gualberto Gomez ex Senator Monteaguda Calos Garcia Guareia Viez Alfred Zayas and General Del Castillo They agree to accept Taft and Bacon mediation decision if peace is achieved without US armed intervention. Secretary Taft deems reports of blue jackets landing false and notes US policy to give Cuba another chance while avoiding prolonged occupation.
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United States
Jose Miguel Gomez
Juan Gualberto Gomez
Monteaguda
Calos Garcia
Guareia Viez
Alfred Zayas
General del Castillo
Taft and
Bacon
Themeslves
Taft
United States Army
Republic
Diplomatic Corps
Alfredo Zayas
United States Legation
Heyl Seeks 421000 From Schandein Estate
Jacob Heyl filed a claim against the Schandein estate for 421000 alleging a 18 percent agreement with Mrs Schandein to manage the estate for half the increment and to share household expenses. The suit had previously been dismissed as the heirs sought 1250000 over payments to Heyl during the will contest.
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Milwaukee
Jacob Heyl
Schandein
Heyl
Mrs. Hey
Public whipping of Charles Conley in Delaware yard
In Wilmington on September 24 nearly 500 spectators watched Charles Conley, recently condemned to fifty years and thirty lashes for assaulting Mrs Beatrice Frankish and daughter Jessie Leitch, publicly whipped at the Newcastle county workhouse. He bore the nine throng whip without flinching as the sentence was carried out under Warden Meserve.
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Wilmington
Del
Charles Conley
Beatrice Frankish
Gussie Leitch
Newcastle
Conley
Meserve
Fragmentary violent line from historical report
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a prolonged strike or beating with repeated blows and an anguished sound, implying a violent event but lacking full context or clear details.
Minister Hengell Resigns to Lead Roman Catholic Student Mission
The Rev. H C Hengell resigns as assistant priest of the German Redeemer church and will devote his full efforts to a Roman Catholic student mission at the University of Wisconsin. He plans a new church and a campaign of student outreach with special ministers appointed for the task.
Elevator Fall at Buckeye Transfer Kills One
A casting failed at Buckeye Transfer and Storage in Columbus causing the fourth floor elevator to plunge to the basement. Ten rolls of newspaper clogged the shaft. John Keyser, a laborer, was instantly killed and George Waterman suffered severe injuries and was taken to St. Vincent Hospital.
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Columbus
Buckeye Transfer and Storage Company
John Keyser
Dragig
Pasper
George Waterman
St. Vroaneis Hospital
Mongolia Steamer Freated and Set to Reach Port
The steamer Mongolia went ashore on Midway Island and was freed by its own engines without help. It is expected to reach Honolulu under its own power. Passengers who were to be taken to the port by the Buford have not yet arrived.
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Honoluli
Mongolia
Midway Island
Buford
Lad dies potential from lockjaw after circus fall
LaPorte Indiana September 24 12 year old Will Fox fractured arm from a trapeze fall during circus acting. Lockjaw developed and he was taken to the hospital where recovery appears unlikely.
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LaPorte
Ind
Will Fox
Chicago Market Report September 24 1906 Hogs Cattle Sheep Prices
Chicago market report shows hogs strong with mixed packers and higher bids. Cattle receipts about 30000 with good steady tone. sheep about 35000 with 6 to 10 lower. Official weekly receipts and shipments noted along with early market strength and trading ranges.
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Cave
Texas
Mystery of a Crime In West Thirty Sixth Street Murder
A dismembered body wrapped in burlap with a bag marked Z. K. Mano was found in a deep hole at 4 West Thirty Sixth Street during a brewery extension. Stab wounds three, body likely Italian or Syrian. police trace burlap purchase to the late Z. K. Mano, a Syrian nut importer.
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New York
Murde
West Thirty
Sixth Street
West Thirty Sixth Street
Thirty-Sixth Street
Eieventh Avenue
Weston
Mano
Washington Street
Springfield man convicted of first degree murder
Albert Davis, colored, was found guilty of murder in the first degree for killing Hazel Reed, his sweetheart, last June in an atrocious attack. He had threatened to take her life in jealous fits and, after finding a rival, lured her to walk with him and shot her in the abdomen while embracing.
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Springfield
Albert Davis
Hazel Reed
Rat Bites Worker. Blood Poison Threatens Life
In Kewanee Illinois on September 24 Ernest Day was bitten on the leg by a rat in a shop room. The bite caused dangerous blood poisoning and Day remained in critical condition after the incident when the rat ran up his trousers as he was chased by a fellow worker.
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Kewanee, IL
Ernest Day
Day
Dixon Nominated for Congress by Eleventh District
Sioux City La Sept 24 Charles A Dixon of Sioux City was nominated for congress by the Eleventh district Democratic convention at Le Mare.
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Sioux City
Charles A. Dixon
le Mare
Nestor of German Press Carl Daenzer Dies at 86
Carl Daenzer, longtime editor of the Anzeiger Des West ens, dies at age 86 in Germany after spending years there in retirement. He fled Germany after the 1848 revolution, having been condemned to death, and became a prominent figure among German supporters in the United States.
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St. Louis
Carl Daenzer
Germany
Anzeiger Des Westens
Havinng
Body of Congressman Hitt sent from Narragansett Pier
The body of Congressman Robert R. Hitt was moved from Narragansett Pier to his home in Mount Morris Illinois. Accompanied by Mrs. Hitt and her son, the private car carried the funeral party. Details of services not yet known but expected for Tuesday.
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Narragansett Pier
R. 1
Robert 3. Hitt
Hitt
Mount Morris
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