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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1906
Page
1
Data' Compress Co held an important meeting yesterday morning to discuss expansion and near million dollar expenditure. Company officials outlined proposals, goals, and timelines for boosting capacity and market reach.
At a special Atlanta meeting of stockholders and directors of the Atlantic Compress Company, authorization was given to purchase two presses for Macon and to fund enlargements across Augusta Columbus Montgomery and other plants. The plan includes building a major new plant in Atlanta, expanding Columbus facilities and consolidating presses to cut costs and improve storage and insurance for cotton holdings. The total authorization nears 900000 dollars with further approvals anticipated.
Miss Elizabeth McLennan testified in Judge Landis hearing on Star City Properties that John Alexander Dowie was often deranged during a Mexico Jamaica trip. She said he believed the German emperor would come to visit and watched ports for the fleet, even dressing in evening clothes while awaiting the emperor. Deacon Bracefield testified he thought Dowie was inspired by God in Zion City but could not explain how followers would abandon him.
Democratic candidate Howell drew a large, enthusiastic Coffee County crowd in Douglass on June 26 as he pressed his campaign against alleged fraud. Supporters predicted a Democratic victory, with a strong reception at the depot and courtroom rally attended by hundreds.
Washington June 26 The so called omnibus building bill nicknamed the pork barrel was pushed through the house by Mr Dalzell of Pennsylvania and reported as a painstaking months long effort. Mr Bartholdt of Missouri praised its broad scope noting it carries about 21 million for public buildings after sifting through over 60 million in claims. Mr Fitzgerald of New York mocked attempts to delay the measure as commencements close and insisted the bill will pass despite opposition. The house then sent the measure to the Senate as a late night session focused on speeches and tactics.
Harry K. Thaw described Stanford White as a scoundrel who wronged his wife Evelyn Nesbitt during a downtown lunch conversation. He recalled Nesbitt’s arrival in New York, her modeling and chorus roles, White’s pursuit of young girls, and his control over Nesbitt leading to her schooling in Madison New Jersey. Thaw’s friends corroborated his retelling and noted his brooding over White’s alleged conduct.
Police were notified that the home of Mrs William Thaw mother of Harry Thaw, once charged with Stanford White murder, was robbed of jewels and silver plate valued at about 60000. The sensational theft, linked to the Thaw case, was kept out of public view due to the family’s prominence as police broadcast descriptions nationwide.
Archbishop Blenk, a top Roman Catholic official, travels to Atlanta today en route to New Orleans. He will stay for a few days with the Marist Fathers, whom he joined earlier, and is to be hosted at dinner by Dr. R. D. Spalding Thursday evening.
A defendant offered ten excuses as to why he killed a man named White, in a unusual courtroom disclosure. The incident prompted ongoing legal proceedings and court scrutiny.
New York June 26. Frankly admitting the killed Stanford Whit maus architect and pleading insanity as the defense, Harry Kendall Thaw awaits the Tombs judgment. The tragedy stems from Thaw’s long hatred of Whit over Thaw’s wife Florence Nesbitt. Warnings were given, but Whit died by Thaw’s hand after tensions resurfaced when the couple moved to New York.
State Senate and House convene at 10 am with gavels by President West and Speaker Slaton. Five new members sworn in to fill vacancies. governor’s message to be read. Organization complete, routine business expected for fifty days. Also notes Yale students arriving in New Orleans after concealing aboard ship to win a bet.
The Washington weather summary forecasts showers for Wednesday with cooler northeast areas. Thursday will be partly cloudy and warmer with light to fresh southwest winds. Local data notes high and low temperatures, mean values, normal figures, and precipitation measurements for the period.
Mexico City reports that the Guatemalan government has imprisoned about 40 prominent citizens suspected of sympathy with revolutionists. The action provokes fear among the people, who will not openly protest.
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