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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1906
Page
1
An officer on trial rejects the accusations presented against him, declaring his innocence while asserting that the charges are unfounded. Officials emphasized the formal proceedings continue, with defense and prosecution outlining their positions.
Police board adjourned at 2 15 this morning without a decision in the Moon Bahnefeld matter after hearing depositions from Fannie Parker Augusta and defense statements by Captain Moon The panel appeared split on action and sought more time while rebuttal witnesses asserted propriety of official visits to Mrs Bahnefeld ward Officials cited past Duncan affair as a possible motive for Mrs Bahnefelds opposition
In Cleveland on May 25 Interstate Commerce Commissioners Prouty and Clements questioned nineteen witnesses. George Lane testified that around 1901 1902 he worked to drive independent oil dealers in northern Ohio out of business for Standard Oil using fair and foul means. He claimed success in many towns but failed in Youngstown. Others described rival shipments recorded by draymen and Standard Oil telegraph networks spread across the country.
The report outlines a escalating feud between Katharine Hepburn and Gary Cooper in a controversial House dispute. Details describe a heated exchange, denials, and implications for their forthcoming project and public image. No final resolution announced.
In Washington on May 28 the rate bill debate turns tense as Rep Cooper of Wisconsin accuses Chairman Hepburn of assurances that the express company amendment would exit the bill. Hepburn angrily demands names and denies reliance on a single informant as the brawl intensifies without retractions.
In a recorder’s court scene, Louis Holshouser and his wife no. 2 vanished from the lobby amid neighbors’ uproar over alleged disorderly conduct. Ex-wife no. 1, Nita Holshouser, identified the second wife. Louis faced rearrest as police were warned to detain both spouses if found.
May 25 in Washington D C Hon Walter R Brown Councilman Hancock and Park Commissioner Dunn spent the day en route to New York Brown visited the Capitol and spoke on Judge Dick Russell s campaign for governor asserting public support for his headway and predicting a big win for Russell in Georgia remarks reflect strong backing from Georgians in the nation s capital
E Everett of 362 Peachtree Street and partner in the Everett Ridley Company lies gravely ill after an overnight decline. Taken to St Joseph’s Infirmary for an operation, his family and friends fear for his recovery as doctors monitor his condition closely.
A special train carrying Sarah Bernhardt and her company halted near Ankato Kansas after the engine balked and gear troubles. Bernhardt complained the locomotive was hogged and refused to permit the train to proceed, delaying the trip as crews replaced engine 245 and attempted to clear the tracks.
Philadelphia May 25. Interstate Commerce Commission closes its inquiry into alleged railroad discrimination in coal car distribution. EB Albert Von Boyneburg, Berkert Brothers Co. manager, testified that his firm's car supply fell short for two and a half years, crippling business and implying favoritism toward rivals due to stock gifts to officials. Cassatt blamed for the alleged discrimination. Cassatt returning home from France after a holiday trip begun May 9.
George L. Thomas freight broker and L B Taggart clerk working for Thomas were found guilty in U S district court of conspiracy to illegally give rebates to shippers. The jury reached verdict after about thirty minutes. A new trial motion will be filed and argued tomorrow. George H Crosby Burlington railway official was acquitted after demurrer ruling that no link to the conspiracy was shown.
Federal grand jury in Nashville has charged about eighty fertilizer manufacturers with anti trust violations in a multi count indictment. Indicted executives include Samuel T Morgah and Frank C Wilcox of Virginia Carolina Chemical, J Rice Smith of Georgia Chemical Works, and leaders from Portland and Tennessee firms. The case covers alleged price fixing and market restraint by a wide network of firms across several states.
The Weather section notes showers across Georgia on Saturday with Sunday fair conditions. Fresh to brisk east winds are expected along the coast.
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