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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1906
Page
3
Richmond man kills his wife while she sits at his feet in a domestic tragedy witnessed by a 18 year old child. A history of domestic strife led Mrs Hodges to file for divorce. the killer was captured and confessed.
Mrs Charles Yerkes, formerly Mizner, spoke to a reporter about her stormy marriage to Myron Mizner. She described strain, a plea for annulment, and her belief that her husband charmed her with youth and artful affection while she faced public scrutiny and fear of loss.
A distorted article recalls archaic punishments by chaining murderers to corpses. It discusses vivid, sensational descriptions of corpses, public horror, and societal fascination with decay. The piece critiques these practices while promoting medical tonics for indigestion in a long digressive aside.
Indianapolis February 26 Vice President F L Lewis of the United Mine Workers says there will be no general strike in April as operators will restore the wage reduction accepted two years ago and perhaps more He asserts unity and peace in the coal industry with concessions likely from anthracite and iron and steel sectors and hints at a national convention to finalize details.
A woman declares her separation from Charley Yerkes, rejecting the motive of money in his affection. She vows to be known as Mrs. Yerkes, tearing off the symbol of her marriage, insisting Yerkes loved her for herself despite scrutiny over the Grigsby matter. She asserts the relationship ends completely.
A rough, garbled note discusses a nephew applying for a position and an uncle’s opinion. It mentions experience and effort, with an emphasis on past attempts and ongoing work. The text reads like a fragmented reminiscence about diligence and potential.
A garbled Chicago Tribune fragment describes a patient at a hospital table reacting to fumes and mentioning a student incident. The text references a suspect, a martercer bag, and a call for fair trial, with unclear names or places due to severe OCR damage.
A year of daily noon prayer at Wesley Memorial church Ivy and Auburn in Atlanta draws business people during lunch hour. Rev Frank Eakes started it. Rev C Barrieal leads this week with four more days of themes on spirit and obedience. Attendance changes daily, reaching several thousand souls indirectly.
Short local notice reports Sam Gibbs secretary of the A Rhodes Company Louisville and Miss Annie I Jones Barnesville Ga wed yesterday afternoon at Rev J B Briggs residence Mrs Briggs is daughter of Reuben Jones Barnesville Afterward the couple will depart Wednesday for Louisville Edward Young Clarke Jr will speak at the Atlanta Bible school next Wednesday at 7 30 p m The school under Congregational Methodist church offers free tuition and welcomes non denomination attendees as it grows both financially and in attendance.
Marion F Snell, a popular young hotel man, closes a trade to own the Emperial hotel in Athens. He will take charge March 1, with Wade Lowery exiting to manage a Atlanta property. Ariel Hag Dern and The Plaza Lanier entities are named in connection with the deal.
A profile of Colonel Henderson highlights his long twenty year stint in Congress, key acts such as aiding the dependent pension movement and relinquishing the chair of the Appropriations Committee to Cannon, moral leadership toward Wheeler, and dramatic scenes that marked his rise and retirement.
Wallace claims millions vanished in canal construction amid government red tape and delays. He points to stalled funding, bureaucratic hurdles, and missed deadlines affecting the project timeline and local progress.
John F Wallace former Panama canal chief engineer writes in The Engineering Magazine March issue about 65 foot plan vs sea level canal arguing for decisive modern management. He urges one strong contracting organization or single empowered engineer to run isthmus work, criticizes Washington bureaus and government disbursement rules as wasteful and proposes exclusive general supervision plus simple regulations to ensure health and efficiency.
A discussion on lumber prices and future supplies, noting pine scarcity and rising standing timber costs. The piece explores reforestation efforts, impacts of turpentine and mill practices, and the potential for cheaper building substitutes. It cites the Biltmore estate and southern practices, plus a curious anecdote about an Atlanta traveler and a wall made of tin cans.
Obituaries from Macon Georgia dated February 25 report J W Odom aged 33 dying at home on Chapin Street with two sons. H Link aged 79 educator and elder. John McKibben Mercer student died aged 20. V A Galvin 66 died, funeral set at 3 pm at daughter’s home, interment in Louisville Kentucky.
Stella Clyde Bieser died at the residence near Soldiers' Home at 12 40 p m on February 26. She was the daughter of Mr D F Bieser and Mrs Dolly Bieser aged 6 years and 4 months. Funeral arrangements will be published later.
The friends of Mrs V A Galvin and her family are invited to attend the funeral at 3 p.m. Monday from the residence of her daughter Mrs C O Lahatte at 425 Washington Street.
Friends of Mr John L Meitben and Mr and Mrs C H Mehibben invited to attend the funeral today from 380 Spring Street Interment at Westview Pallbearers to be chosen from Mer University meet at Patterson's office 96 North Forsyth Street at 230 P M
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