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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1906
Page
1
Missouri commissioner Francis Cockrell criticizes Standard Oil for not complying with court orders. The remarks highlight ongoing tensions between the company and state authorities over regulatory actions and legal obligations.
Francis M Cockrell of the interstate commerce commission reprimanded W Mayer Kansas City manager of Standard Oil Company amid a probe into alleged railroad discrimination against independent oil producers. Mayer repeatedly claimed ignorance as questions linked Standard Oil to several affiliates. Cockrell urged truth saying every tub must stand on its own bottom as witnesses testified to ongoing discrimination. hearing adjourned for the day.
Chicago and New York trading pushed Chicago traction shares sharply lower after a Supreme Court decision sparked misreadings and panic among small holders. Union Traction common fell from 11 7 8 to 7 6, preferred from 48 to 30. West Chicago and North Chicago also slid. the market fears included loss of franchise value estimated between 60 and 85 million dollars.
Report from Birmingham notes the peach trees spending an unseasonably late spring and not yet set buds. Growers forecast a heavy crop with April harvest, as local observers compare early growth to previous years.
Washington reports say Chatty Deren is “down and out” and a Sanatorium speculation swirls as his secretary insists the senator is at home in New York while elusive. Associates fear severe mental and physical breakdown linked to insurance exposures and his wife’s European absence with her mother.
Marshal Darroush and his posse continued the search for Wickliffe Indian outlaws amid a sparse, telegraphless region. The men, led by Otis Tut tle, are linked to several murders as they resist arrest and vanish into the Spavinaw Creek area and surrounding wilderness in pursuit. Deputy Gilstrap’s body arrived with his widow. Deputy Richard Cares survives but gravely wounded.
Waynesboro Georgia March 14 Special. Twenty six state felons quartered near Midville refused to work. Superintendent Palmer arrived to escort them to duty. After failed persuasion he used force pulling tents and lash. One convict was shot while attempting to strike Palmer. Convicts later resumed work as Palmer was praised for handling the incident.
The trustees of Tufts College in Boston elected Rev Frederick W. Heaton D D to succeed the late Rev Dr Elmer H.apen at a meeting today in Boston March 12. Heaton will lead the college as its new president.
Colonel Livingston leading House discussion on the legislative appropriation bill pressed for earlier congressional sessions starting Oct 1 to allow full review of detailed appropriation work. He proposed annual civil service examinations of clerks with final decision by the Civil Service Commission, challenging the majority’s pension provision and calling for government service reorganization.
Georgia tax receivers and collectors gather in Macon for the convention. Numbers arriving anticipate a largely attended session with officers and officials ready for a pleasant visit as the meeting opens tomorrow.
Alabama state committee of the Democratic and Conservative parties announces a primary plan for selecting chief and associate justices of the supreme court. Candidates print on state ticket and voted for directly with delegates elected. pro rata votes allocated by county results. If no majority, convention nominates by majority under adopted rules. A protest over the March 18 second district primary was dismissed.
Colonel P. H. Brewster was hit by a trolley car in College Park Monday morning. He endured a very bad night and at 3 o clock this morning Dr. Hancock was called in by Dr. Curtis for consultation. Brewster remains very weak and is regarded as critical.
Ashington March 14 Indications that the statehood bill may be referred by Speaker Cannon to the committee on territories. Friends fear the move could defeat the measure as the committee could hold it indefinitely and prevent a direct vote on the senate amendments.
AGUSTA GA March 18 Bpecial 1 W BR Johnson a well known employee of the And iews Furniture Company offered to donate a square foot of skin from his thigh to graft on his son injured in an elevator accident at the Enterprise mill. The operation is set for next Tuesday at the city hospital with many surgeons present. The cost will be borne by Enterprise mill authorities.
A Columbia theater performance in Ashington ended abruptly after William Thomas of Saginaw Rich drank carbolic acid on stage during a chorus scene in The Wonderland Company production. The 22-year-old actor died after being taken to hospital. Ida Gordon, 26, a fellow chorus member, was described as an admirer and stated she did not mean to break his heart. The dispute preceding the act involved Thomas and Gordon in the theater’s property room around 8:45 p m. The curtain did not stop the show as audiences were unaware of the tragedy.
Howell supporters in Turner county report broad backing for Georgia gubernatorial candidate Henry Howell. Fred Lewis notes enthusiastic reception, local dinners, and farm community turnout with many residents pledging votes, plus a Bozeman family claim of unanimous support except one member who backs Hetil.
Washington March 13 forecast shows Georgia rain Wednesday then fair Thursday with fresh southeast to south winds. South Carolina expects rain Wednesday with Thursday fair and southeast to cowie winds. Eastern Florida partly cloudy Wednesday, Thursday showers with heat variable winds. Western Florida and Alabama rain Wednesday, Thursday fair and colder with south shifting to west winds. Local data note temperatures and precipitation figures.
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