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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1910
Page
24
A garbled passage presents a speaker addressing Congress about restraint, bearing no malice toward men who opposed him. It notes the speaker’s reflection on not apologizing and mentions a sense of forthcoming health during the upcoming recess.
Oyster Bay June 26 Theodore Roosevelt prepares to mobilize for the fall battle over New York state control. He plans to back Governor Hughes only if he refuses a U S Supreme Court seat, a move Roosevelt believes could doom the party if Hughes leaves politics. A conference between Roosevelt and Hughes will craft a policy toward the state’s optical situation and the fate of Hughes’s candidacy.
Georgia railroads, street railways, electric light and power companies show rising gross and net earnings in years 1905 to 1909. Central of Georgia and Southern lines record large gains. Savannah Electric, Georgia Railway and Electric, and Bell Telephone figure prominently in state totals. Net incomes reach millions, with several firms posting deficits.
Chicago reports a historic first as Roy F Sebrae files a separate maintenance bill against Grace Bebrae, alleging cruelty and extravagance. Law reports say a husband filing such a suit sets a new precedent, following a U S Supreme Court decision.
The defendants, two of whom confessed, face trial in Decatur before Judge L Roan and a jury for allegedly holding an edrest car in Druid Bill Park on April 2, killing Motorman Bryson and wounding Conductor Conductor, with circumstantial evidence and confessions tying all under arrest.
A Negro man was shot near the police barracks late at night. Chief Jett and officers arrived at the scene after the shooting outside a beer saloon at the corner of De and Butler streets. The report notes the incident occurred around 16 o clock taut night and involves the area around the police station and a drinking establishment.
Passengers on the Acme Pocket Compaq excursion boat reported several women and children drowning as the vessel ran aground near Genoa and Victory. Captain Brechtlyss steered for Bay Axe Island, saving all aboard as flames consumed the boat. Island survivors and small craft ferried passengers to the mainland while crews fought the fire.
In Managua on June 2 the Nicaraguan government ordered guards around the American consulate and residences of several Americans. American consul Jane Olivates was preparing to depart with a small party aboard the US gunboat Vicksborg from Corinto. Authorities prohibited a public meeting and warned residents of potential unrest, though American residents were considered not in immediate danger.
Savannah reports the arrest of soldiers including quartermaster sergeant and privates Hoy Busby and J et keys on charges of wholesale looting of government stores. Confessions led to arrests and signify the case as Wilclesgh Looting of government stores with an amount noted as 8600.
A New York report warns that kidnappers are targeting affluent families. An official notes a band organized to snatch children of wealthy men, with families in Bar Harbor and Newport tightening safeguards as detectives outline a new crime avenue. Prominent names and suspected methods cited, including guardianship by nannies and servants, heighten anxiety among society.
Washington figures show more than a billion dollars appropriated by Congress. Continuing appropriations are expected to be added in the general appropriation terms. Official tallies for the year 1960-61 are to be issued soon by House and Senate committees. Estimates suggest potential savings of up to fifty million dollars in next year’s fiscal outlays, though not all figures are finalized.
A fragment reports plans for automatic registration and opening of a campaign. It notes statements from former Governor Hoke Smith, with a probable start in the first week and a likely date slated to be announced soon.
Washington June session ends as Taft exits capitol smiling after adjournment. Congress authorizes moving tent support for the Appaloniast exposition and backs investigations in both houses into suspected bribery and influence in contracts. Ex Senators Long and Thursten among those tied to inquiry. Muray named as principal owner of questioned Midian contracts.
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