09 May 1906
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Newspaper
Albany Daily Herald
Location
Albany, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1906
Page
1
New York May 9 Report says Attorney Kenny of Staten Island refused funeral rites until a full autopsy to decide if Chas L Spier was murdered or died by self harm Mrs Spier objected to mutilation and no autopsy has been performed Police claim death by self action while the coroner questions if the wound could be self inflicted.
Ira Spring a young Albany man is found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot in a East Albany two room cabin. Sheriff Edwards investigates and a note torn in strips hints at a suicide amid mental strain. Witness Virdelle Smith, a 20 year old Negro girl, was questioned and released.
A fragment notes usage of twine to bind oats in a field section. The terse line suggests binders preparing sheaves, with implied efficiency in securing grain before collection. No persons or organizations are named in readable text.
A heavy storm on Lake Erie sinks the schooner Algeria two miles off Cleveland harbor with believed loss of three crew. The Iron Queen is sinking. life savers rescue eight from its deck. Shipping warned by the perilous weather. The rough wind and rain hamper all travel and even straw hats prove useless.
The signal corps of the United States army photographs the San Francisco ruins from balloons for the War Department in Washington. A series of pictures has been taken for file, with several hundred exposures of various buildings and panoramic views planned from multiple perspectives.
Bishop Warren A. Candler presided at the Southern Methodist General Conference in Birmingham. A special committee urged adopting a new ecumenical statement of faith after cooperation with other Methodists worldwide, with a draft due in four years. Conference actions included boundary reviews for the North Georgia and Holston conferences. other reports were discussed without final action.
Atlanta May 9 Special to The Herald. Fifteen year old Jennie Parham proclaims love for J Edward Pulliam and vows to marry him despite parental opposition. Parham, her father, claims Pulliam abducted her. Jennie and Pulliam were to marry yesterday near Elberton before authorities intervened. Pulliam will face Elbert county warrant action as the case proceeds.
Pittsburg May 9 The Columbia Savings and Trust Company was closed today by order of the Commissioner of Banking. Former Mayor William J Diehl is president. Capital stock 145 000 Deposits 200 000 Loans 290 000 Surplus 60 000.
Leading figures of the People's Party met Judge J. K. Hines in Atlanta and agreed to adopt the Democratic State Executive Committee rules and participate in the August 22 Georgia primary for governor. The conference was informal, not official party action, and whites would be divided for political advantage. Attendees included Gen A C Williams, A C Talley, Dr B Lee, P B D Stancell, Burdett, Moore, and Rufus C Guthrie.
Lee Lesinsky a 46 year old piano tuner vanished from his Atlanta home after a quarrel with his wife. Police and detectives searched the city as crowds rode a special train to Cordele, with another special departing the depot at 2 pm, hoping for clues to his whereabouts.
Jay Gould of Lakewood New Jersey won the first set in the championship tennis match against Eustace Miles holder of the English amateur title.
Washington May 9 Senator Arthur P Gorman of Maryland is critically ill at his home He has not been in the senate for months A severe sinking spell and a complication of ailments mark his condition with no promise of recovery and his illness began months ago after grippe
Washington May 9 The attorney-general announced the government filed a petition for injunction against the Drug Trust. The defendants are alleged to have conspired to control prices of proprietary medicines in violation of the Sherman anti trust law.
James Johnson a Central of Georgia Railway hand was knocked from freight No 86 near Albany while crossing Kinchafoonee creek bridge, likely fatal on impact with a bridge beam or by drowning. Body recovered about 11 am, Johnson’s home listed as Macon.
The People's Democratic League and Citizens' Club clash as county and city campaigns loom. A heated meeting at Catholic Library Hall sparks sharp speeches and planned replies. Democratic Executive Committee set to meet Saturday to map a primary. candidates for legislature and county offices expected to surface. The Citizens' Club faces a tough county treasurer nomination fight between Gy H. Cargon and We Stews Watew an.
The viceroy of Canton pays 000,000 paddies as indemnity for losses suffered by the American mission during the riot at Lien Chow last October. Funds will be transferred to the Presbyterian mission at Lien Chow.
Soda all the best from Hilsman Sale Drug Co offering varied selections and prices. Local shop promotes well known brands and convenient purchase.
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