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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1906

Page

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Thaw shoots in theatre murder in New York

At the Garden Theatre in New York Harry Kendall Thaw fired three shots at film actor Mr White after stepping from behind a table. White died instantly and Thaw was disarmed by a fireman before police took him into custody. Nesbitt Thaw, Evelyn, rushed to his side and urged restraint as the curtain fell on the tragedy.

Teins Thaw Nesbitt Wes Thirteenth Street John Smith Valayette Place Washington, DC Harry Thaw Pittsburg Evelyn Nesbitt Harry Short White Manhattan Andre Carbeste Tus Proman Splins Bix Mr. White Head Harry Stevens Mrs Thaw Tao Jim Phyet Vlang Frank Hinden Henry Rogers Winky Florodo Henry Dobbs J Smith LaFayette Place Washington, D. C Henry Kendall Thaw Lewis A. Delafield Frederick Longfellow

La Follette Seeks Grain Transport Monopoly Inquiry

La Follette moved to extend the interstate commerce inquiry under the Tilman Gillespie act to cover grain transportation and storage. He cited alleged coal rail rail and elevator ties and named firms like Armour Elevator and Peavy Elevator, asserting joint ownership and price manipulation harming farmers. The resolution passed without division.

Washington Chicago and Rock Island Charles Counselaman Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Armour Elevator Company Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Richardson Company Union Pacific Peavy Elevator Company Chicago and Northwestern Bartlett & Frasier Elevator Company Burlington and Quincy Armour Lafollette Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Enem Mwe Nelson

Strange tale of captivity and serial publication

An article notes The Lady Evelyn by Max Pemberton, part of a celebrated 156 000 series, will be serialized starting July 1 before book publication. Also reports President Roosevelt signing the St Louis bridge bill authorizing a cross river railroad and details social visits and travel of Mrs White and Lawrence White from Harvard.

Lady Evelyn Max Pemberton Authors and Newspapers’ Association Lady Evalyn St. Louis Washington Roosevelt St. Lauis Mississippi River White Lua Gon Lawrence White Harvard

Thaw scion of Pittsburg family and White of McKim Mead and White

Pittsburg June 25 Harry Kendall Thaw, about thirty six, son of Tate William Thaw, ex VP of Pennsylvanian lines west, educated at Western University of Pennsylvania, lived in Pittsburg at Lyndhurst with his mother. Abroad much, met Evelyn Nesbitt in Paris and later married. White, a native of New York, born 1253, trained at University of New York, key assistant to Gambrill and Richardson on Trinity Church Boston. He helped design Madison Square Garden and other landmarks and held multiple society memberships.

Harry Thaw Pittsburg Harry Kendall Thaw Tate William Thaw Pennsylvania Lines West Western University of Pennsylvania Lyndhurst Thaw Paris Evelyn Nesbitt Marrie Metropolitan Clibs University of New York Washington Arch University of Virginia St Gasdens Municipal Art Society New York Botanical Garden Society Metropolitan Museum of Art Sociologic Society University Chile American Institute of Architects The Racquet, Kismet Players Century Manhattan New York Yacht, Union, Knickerbocker Adirondack League American Fine Arts Society Madison Square Garden

Essig Bros Correct Clothes for Men obituary notices and deaths

A jumble of death notices and funeral details from multiple Georgia towns. Fat O Hara aged 9 of Greenville, T King age unknown, Rataud Holt 8, Mary Bloodworth 10, Mrs. T B Cleveland, Mrs Arcadi Baker, Mrs Turner, LaHue F. Halm es, Mrs George S Brown, Captain Aubrey Croker, and Charles Burney are listed with funeral arrangements, residences, and interment details across Westview Myrtle Hill and local churches.

Mule Abduction Sought From Newnan to Atlanta

A red mare mule once owned by Judge R. W. Freeman near Newnan is reportedly en route to Atlanta after a tenant vanished during a prayer meeting. The animal, about 12 years old with a white blaze, has a left hind foot cut and a $28 reward is offered for its return.

The Constitution R. W. Freeman Newnan Atlanta

Judge issues restraining order on Texas rail fare cut

Dallas June 26 Judge Andrew P McCormick of the United States circuit court issued a restraining order preventing the Texas railroad commission from enforcing its May 30 order reducing passenger fares on the Houston and Texas Central railroad from 3 to 2 1 2 cents per mile. The order remains in force until July 6 when a hearing on a temporary injunction will be held. The company seeks perpetually enjoined rates pending final adjudication. The filing argues revenue loss and discrimination, alleges improper disqualification of Commissioner Colquitt and improper signing of Colquitt’s name by Mayfield.

Dallas Tex Andrew _P McCormick United States Circuit Court Railroad Commission of Texas Houston and Texas Central Railroad Maxey United States Compimimants Commission Texas Commission Houston and Texas Central Colquitt Story Mayfield

Military Park Bill Introduced in Atlanta House

A bill to create a military park for Atlanta was introduced in the house by Representative Livingston. Drawn by city citizens with amendments from Gate City, the measure was referred to the military affairs committee for consideration.

Atlanta Washington Military Park House Livingston Capitol City Gate City Hill Miliary Agfatis Committee

Therese Renz Horses Star At Casino Atlanta

The Casino hosted Mme Therese Renz and trained horses as the top act, brought from New York’s hippo drome. The vaudeville bill impressed Atlanta crowds with the thrilling equestrian display and supporting turns by The Brothers Meets and the Charwick Trio.

New York Gate City Charwick

Mrs Helen Franklin Dead At 21

Miss Helen M Franklin died after a typhoid relapse following a brief improvement. Funeral services are at the residence at 10 this morning, with interment in Westview. She was daughter of Eugenia Franklin of 345 Woest Peachtree Street and taught the fifth grade at State Street School last year. Survived by mother, one sister Mrs W H Hahr, and brothers Will and Henry Franklin.

Tvuianu Uodlc Rataud Hol W. B. Holt Weider Winder Tor Mary Bloodworth Mery Bloodworth Faibiy S Iessence Ashby Street West Ind Dudge Bloodworth Westview Irs Tarcaait Arcadit Baker Bat- Jue Ug Haker Way Vafty LaHue If Listmes Summit H Halmes American Museum of Natural History New York City George S. Brown Rome George Brown Spring Street Myrtle Hill Cemetery George §. Brown Ella Sirown Mia Cato Aubrey Croker Boston Mass Buston America Wright Charles Burney Monticello Jasper J. Po Erwin Westview Cemetery Mr. Burney Bob Willie Jim Augustus Burney Hattie Kate Burney Helen M. Franklin Eugenia Franklin Peachtree Street Avanta Public Schools Super- Intendat Slaton Franklin W. H .Hahr Will Henry Franklin

Welcome Words to Women

The article argues women bear heavy housework and need rest, praising Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription as a cure for female weaknesses and related ailments. It includes testimonials, composition details, and an appeal to correspondence with Dr Pierce in Buffalo New York.

Aga Pierce Earl Pierce Ias Buffalo United States Canada England Australia South America Africa Asia Mr. Pierce Sella Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute N. Y

Two More Candidates Pay Assessments at City Meeting

Short notes from the city: Beutel and Grant paid assessments to the secretary for ward seats. Various locals visit Atlanta, including Malchoir Sterling, John Hilt alias Truman Luke, and several travelers staying at the Kimball, Piedmont, and Aragon hotels.

City Executive Committee Hom. Beutel AlMerman Fifth Ward Joan W. Grant Aub

Washington to codify laws commission named by Speaker

June 25 Washington under the house join resolution appoints a three senator five member commission to report at the next session a comprehensive code for codification of the laws Speaker Cannon names Mr Moon of Pennsylvania Mr Hoar of Massachusetts Mr Smyzer of Ohio Mr Sherley of Kentucky and Mr Liouston of Tennessee to serve on the panel

Washington House Congress Cannon Moon Pennsylvania Hoar Massachusetts Smyzer Ohio Sherley Kentucky Liouston Tennessee

Physicians Adopt Uniform Life Insurance Exam Fee

Sumter County doctors will charge six dollars for life insurance medical exams under a formal agreement signed by physicians. The pact covers old-line and fraternal companies, aiming to standardize examination fees across insurers.

Sumter County

Cotton Belt President Denies Houston East and West Texas Absorption

President Britton of the Cotton Belt railway denied reports that his system has absorbed the Houston East and West Texas railway. He stated the Cotton Belt has enough to manage its own property and is focusing on new lines. No truth in the story was found.

Dallas Tex Une Britton The Cotton Belt Railway Houston, East and West Texas Railway Cotton Belt Pat

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