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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1906
Page
7
Subpena served today as proceedings speed toward an arraignment. White killed in building noted as architectural memorial. Thaw processed through police precincts, photographed, measured, and remanded to Tombs. doctors report possible incipient paresis.
A chaotic scene in New York as Harry Thaw shoots Harry White at Cafe Martin near Madison Square Garden during a theater dinner. Thaw later tells reporters his wife Mrs Thaw warned him of the “dirty blackguard” in attendance, and witnesses describe Thaw’s arrest after the fatal shooting.
Police recount Thaw admission after arrest of N Urry Debes for the shooting. Thaw described entering a panic crowd, a fainting woman, and a confrontation with a man he claimed ruined his life. A woman kissed Thaw at the hall as reporters and onlookers questioned his motive and remorse.
On examination the prisoner remains under surveillance with Dr Magilre reporting near perfect condition and strong appetite. Lawyer Delafield, leading defense through Black Olcott Gruber Boynge, says the case is in their hands after interviews with the prisoner. Mrs Thaw reappears amid grand jury summons and visits to Longfellow offices. she and Miss Machinses leave via a window after hours as reporters shadow the scene.
District Attorney Nott said witnesses at the inquest and grand jury would be examined first by him with Abs. Tuw possibly required. Mrs Thaw, wife of Charles, cannot be spirited away and will respond to summons. Mrs White prostrated after learning of her husband’s death. autopsy showed multiple gunshot wounds from the shooting. Funeral planned for St. Thomas church.
Paul Minn Jane 26.4 delegation representing Buck Island and Santa Fe railroads urged President Stickney of the Great Western to withdraw a grain rate measure. Stickney stood firm, ordering the elevator rebate discontinued. Deputy Marshal shot Cory Taylor in Tennessee after a confrontation. Taylor, previously arrested for revenue-law violations, died soon after.
Percy W. Pybus of the Atlanta Automobile Company faced arraignment for reckless speeding on Peachtree Street. He was fined 25.75 dollars and suspended from driving for thirty days after a recorder chastened him for past fatal incidents and for running over a chicken while laughing.
In Allentown Pennsylvania on June 28 state troopers on duty over a streetcar strike fired into a crowd injuring a 12 year old boy named Harry Winkie. Two men were arrested and a pursuit to jail followed as bricks were thrown and vehicles damaged. Troopers and city police arrived with one other prisoner and two troopers faced possible charges.
Miss Susie Berry aged 32 died suddenly at her home in Bellevue yes day evening She had been ill lately and was sitting in a chair when death overtook her She is survived by three brothers and four sisters The funeral took place this afternoon.
New York June 26 Thaw faced cameras as detectives and Inspector Schmittberger escorted him from the station to headquarters. He was handcuffed and questioned, then taken to the coroner with crowds of photographers pressing near. The coroner ordered his remand to the Tombs without bail as inquest into White's death was set for Thursday.
Nashville Tenn June 26 Newt Fisher sells controlling interest in the Nashville Baseball Club of the Southern League. All indebtedness will be paid. Herbert McSweeney becomes president with associates taking over Fisher's holdings. Officials say new life and vigor will be injected into the team.
The first meeting of the district convention of the Fraternal Union of America convened yesterday at 2 PM in the Piedmont hotel. Attorney James L. Mayron delivered the welcome address. Delegates from Georgia, Alabama, and South Carolina attended, with Avanta members totaling about 700 to entertain them.
Keenan of the International League of Press Clubs and W B Given of the Denver Press Club arranged the league’s sixteenth annual meeting in Denver from August 27 to September. Delegates converge in Chicago August 26 and travel to Denver together. A gold bar valued at $1,000 will be awarded to the delegate who writes the best descriptive article about the trip.
Huge sale on bedroom and dining room suits and odd pieces. Iron beds chiffoniers and dressers offered with savings of 25 dollars per 100. Promotion includes 1000 bottles of Ching Fow Fur iture Polish at 25c 50c or 73c. Phone 1920 at 56 North Broad Street.
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