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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1906
Page
6
Madame Calve’s performance at the Grand thrills a large audience with refined vocal tone. Descriptions praise her vocal range, control, and ability to deliver elegant phrasing, while noting accompanying musicians and stage production. The review highlights the evening as a standout cultural event with strong audience response.
United States troops answer the call for China service as unrest and anti foreign sentiment rise. Root presses Taft for military precautions to protect American interests in China while noting possible gains for Japan. Troops en route to the Philippines may bolster forces if emergencies arise and funds will be provided. BEWARE of the cold remedy ad included.
Tampa editor C R Haws of The Tampa Daily Herald was fined 100 dollars for contempt of court by Judge Gordon. He was jailed until payment, then released after a writ of habeas corpus was sought but not yet heard. The Herald had criticized the judge’s handling of gambling cases and pending sentences.
A fire swept a busy east end district near Morrison Street Bridge in Portland destroying the Mount Hood saloon and lodging house above. Four people died, seven were seriously injured, and twenty two horses owned by East Side Transfer Company were destroyed. Nathaniel P. Young died heroically attempting to save others.
A theater train on the Pennsylvania railroad ran at twenty miles per hour and crashed into a crowded street car in South Chicago last night. Three people were killed and twelve injured, all occupants of the street car. The engine and first car of the tram left the rails and overturned. The engineer of the passenger tram and the street car crew were arrested.
Samuel Carr prominent lumberman of Matoaka was shot and killed by G T Bailey in Bailey's home in Bluefield West Virginia this afternoon. A prior feud between them led to Carr's refusal to leave and an attempted draw of a revolver before Bailey killed him. Bailey surrendered to authorities tonight.
A handkerchief shower hosted by Mrs Liarls'f Smith honored Miss Mary Strickland who will wed F J Medendos at Atanca next Wednesday the 14th. After the shower attendees played a contest pinning arrows to a heart on a wall. Strickland won a prize, a heart shaped box of crudities.
Governor Magoo faces a state committee inquiry over alleged irregularities at a stand store. Officials examine current operations while Magoo pledges cooperation and outlines reforms. The inquiry centers on potential financial discrepancies and supplier contracts dating back to the preceding year.
Turkish troops clash with two hundred Serbians near Nikajan. In heavy fighting at Chelopek the Turks broke through, while Serbian forces suffered heavy casualties and the Servian 1st unit reported eighteen killed or wounded.
News of death of Major John W Thomas president of the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis railway area at his Nashville home aged 76. A native of the city he served since 1868 in various railroad roles and led the N C St L line as president since 1884. Heart failure caused death. Funeral planned in Nashville with Atlanta officials attending.
A historical note explains nerves as live wires connecting body to brain and describes neuralgia. It promotes Dr Miles' Anti Pain Pills as relieving nerve pain, claiming guaranteed benefit or money back. Sold by Elkhart, Indiana druggists for 25 cents a package.
Savannah resident Joseph Dunning Weed born March 15 1839 died suddenly of heart disease at his Noroton summer home after a period of illness. He leaves a wife two sons Henry and Wilam Weed a daughter Miss Jacina Weed and another daughter Mrs Robert Kidinton. He founded I D Weed & Co and held posts including president of Savannah Bank and Trust Company and chair of the sinking fund commission. He studied at Harvard and was active in railroad and port affairs.
Obituaries report Griffith L Francis dies after long illness at 28 Weyman Street with funeral at 2 PM at home and Westview Cemetery interment. Also noted are infant Viola Fowler death at 102 Poplar Street with fire burial at Sylvester Cemetery, plus multiple funeral notices for Huff H. and Hantelter, A L Johns, Julia Yaughier, George E Veal, Mrs L W Hafin, Emma Campbell, Eula Fowler, and Hootie Sadwell with service times and locations across local cemeteries.
February 12 at Charity hospital Joseph Donahue fled after being laid on the operating table for a life or death operation. He broke from attendants and climbed to the roof, smashing furniture as nurses pursued him. despite severe injuries including broken bones, he showed strength enabling him to be recaptured.
Police report an Italian secret society agent arrested after a violent struggle near the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago railroad yards. Officers recovered a bottle of nitroglycerine a 6 inch bomb a foot long double stiletto six vials of colored liquids and a $100 Confederate bill. The suspect Frank Perigra 25 claimed to be a shipper and hinted at connections with a larger organization in Chicago.
Day to day events report Hackensack police took Dayton Tounley 22 son of Rev T B Tounley into custody after he wandered the streets with a pistol and a Bible He claimed a fortune drew him east seeking a colony at Angel Cancer a place named 251 Masons Angel Cancer a colony at Woo ent NFL The man said he did not want to trouble anyone and declined help finding the way to the colony He awaits word from relatives after being unable to communicate with them at the police station.
Eastman Ga February 12 Special Hon Hoke Smith addressed attendees at the county court, speaking on lines echoed in prior renditions. The report notes casualties and ongoing efforts as twenty-one corpses are recovered and a petition linked to the Bankfurt incident is mentioned, with details on reparations and related findings.
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