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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1906
Page
6
In a closely contested election, Ham's candidate secures a narrow victory. Details on votes and key precincts remain partial, but the result confirms the favored contender's win and shifts local political dynamics.
In Kentucky, Judge Thomas W. Paynter won the Democratic nomination for the U S Senate to succeed Blackburn. The vote, taken in a joint caucus, showed Paynter narrowly besting J C Blackburn with 53 votes to 40, amid high political tension and factional backing from Governor and state leaders.
Wadsworth of Livingston son in law of the secretary of state and Congressman James Wadsworth led the Republican bid for speaker with 75 of 104 votes in caucus. Palmer of Schoharie and Merritt of St. Lawrence drew 14 and 15 respectively as open roll voting reflected factional splits in a tense party contest. Governor Higgins proposed Odell as a candidate amid a disputed and faction ridden race.
Neighbors discovered farmer Barnum, his wife, daughter Louise 23, and son 16 murdered by axe and shotgun in their farmhouse near Clare Barnum, who had recently moved here, fled the scene to a wooded area. Wounds and defense attempts described as the family was killed in a brutal attack. The killer is at large with authorities pursuing leads.
Fragmentary early 20th century notes describe a scramble over nominations for United States senator or prison commissioner. It mentions Paynter’s supporters, Virmanigh, BeckhTo, and McCreary, plus James H. Meary’s anticipated reelection bid. Biographical detail on Paynter and his Lewis County roots is included.
Fragmented text shows factions within the party and campaign leaders debating tactics and endorsements. Mentions include a state chairman, opposition to Orth, and a tainted caucus, with references to city members and forthcoming annual meetings as results loom.
Howard Jin's appeal in the High Court is denied with no relief granted. The court upholds prior rulings and leaves the case unresolved in favor of the opposing party.
Washington January 2 The U S Supreme Court today affirmed the Kentucky Court of Appeals ruling in James B Howard v State of Kentucky upholding his murder conviction for killing Governor William Goebel after three circuit court trials. Howard, jailed in Louisville, maintained innocence and urged U S President Roosevelt to intervene.
In Jackson Kentucky Breathitt County takes a step toward stability as Judge Waulbee, recently elected after a feudist-tinged contest with former Judge Hargis, meets with Ha and Tauber to pledge goodwill and reestablish law and order. A motion to dismiss pending cases is to be entered today and residents plan a joyous dance at Taulbee's hotel tonight.
Cedartown Ga January 2 special The Polk County Cotton Association today elected Hon John Waddell president and unanimously endorsed him for president of the state association A delegation of prominent farmers to represent Polk county association in Atlanta
New York reports Emilie Grigsby wrote a stark novel while abroad, linking financier Charles T. Yerkes to a tale of a plain girl who rises, marries architect Lloyd, and faces urged romance with railroad magnate Ross Kimball. The anonymous manuscript, bound in red, hints at Yerkes' career and Park Avenue wealth.
Joan A. Mow Vall, president of the New York Life Insurance Co, paid 235,009 advances to Andrew Hamilton and a further 85,000 with a 150,000 note from McCall. Trustees plan a board meeting to consider McCall’s failure to fund the full amount, and options for replacing the presidency. Jerome prepares prosecutions of officers amid ongoing inquiries into insurance abuses.
Charles B Marsh a house furnishing dealer was knocked down by Captain Ross Boucher of the Salvation Army at the Orme street home after Marsh threatened to denounce the army meeting on Marietta street. Marsh said he went to see Mrs Beever who invited him to call and that he acted from a sense of seeking light. He was arrested at the police barracks after detailing alleged rough treatment by Boucher. Continued on Page Two.
A Washington dispatch notes Mayor McClellan’s repudiation of Tammany influence after a Princeton visit and possible advice from Grover Cleveland. The piece discusses shifts in support, the election campaign’s progress, and the impact on tainted loyalties within the Democratic ranks.
Weather across Georgia Virginia South Carolina Florida Alabama and Mississippi shows rain and warmth on Wednesday shifting to fair and colder conditions by Thursday. Winds mostly southeast turning brisk and shifting west in parts with note of warmer western sections and cooler eastern portions. Temperatures and precipitation figures follow normal monthly means with regional variations and seasonal adjustments.
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