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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1906
Page
1
The investigation into Richard Cheatham secretary of the Southern Cotton Association began in the association offices with formal charges presented by Representative J. Randolph Anderson. Cheatham claimed he traded in good faith for Mike O Grady and P A Lee but had no personal stake, while the identity of P A Lee remained undisclosed.
Hon J Randolph Anderson read a lengthy statement before the Southern Cotton Association investigation committee in Atlanta Georgia on August 1 1906 addressing charges made by Richard Cheatham. He alleged falsities in Cheatham interviews and Card in The Atlanta Journal and The Atlanta Constitution and argued his amendments strengthened the anti gambling bill in cotton futures. He called for a formal investigation into alleged speculating in the name of Mike OGrady and an official tied to Piedmont Brokerage Co while noting he had more evidence to present.
The investigation committee may not be referred to the national executive committee for action. The executive committees are the final tribunal, with a meeting at Hot Springs, Arkansas, on September 6 to act on the investigation's recommendations. Chairman M. L. Johnson said the matter had not been discussed and he could not confirm if it would go before the executive committee.
Calvert Texas July 29 1906 letter from E S Peters former vice president of the Southern Cotton Association criticizes Harvie Jordan editorials in The Georgian. Peters alleges Jordan tolerated speculation with Hoadly and Thomas asserting a cotton scheme costing the South millions by boosting fertilizer use and acreage.
A posse of policemen and detectives pursued suspected black thieves from the station toward Auburn and Piedmont avenues around 10 am. Detective Connally entered Will Keith's home and surprised several others who fled. Keith was captured and others, including a man with a wife, were later apprehended.
Washington reports Deputy United States Marshal Stephen B Callahan was severely burned when a woman identified as Mary Bafis threw hot water on him during an attempted ejectment at 2507 M Street Northwest He was treated at an emergency hospital and his injuries dressed.
From Helsingfors dispatches dated today mutineers control Sveaborg as rebels aim to capture Cronstadt and Sevastopol. Loyal troops retake Skatuden Island but fighting continues with hundreds believed dead. Colonel Nataroff killed. telegraph links to Gronstadt broken. Reinforcements crippled by mutineers who blow railway lines across the region.
A narrator describes arriving in a large town without home or friends and seeking help in classified sections. Suggesting readers consult Page 10 Rooms for Rent or Boarders Wanted in The Georgian, the piece emphasizes finding room and board through newspaper ads to end social isolation.
Des Moines August 1 Cummins supporters claim a Cummins nomination is secure after a 56 to 784 roll showing a growing majority. Garst aide warns of danger to his ticket while anti Cummins factions tout a victory by replacing several counties delegates. The convention debate centers on whether Cummins can craft a platform and name remaining nominees.
Governor Terrellon signs the Bellchild Newer bill making it law and ready for enforcement. The bill affects child labor, with supporters praising its impact while opponents, including older Iowa politicians, weigh the shifts in labor and political policy. The convention in Des Moines concentrates on nominations and party direction as Cummins appears favored for a third term amid a broader reform platform.
Special to The Georgian reports a shocking Gauton county crime. J. Kincaid killed W. M. Brown, a groom about to depart on his honeymoon from Bessemer City, as they waited at the depot with the bride Bettie Kincaid. The motive appears tied to jealous love.
Asheville reports that Lord Douglas the infamous bigamist who wed then killed Josephine Hood of Asheville in New Iberia has been arrested in Portland Maine. A U S marshal telegram asks for instructions and identifies a witness traveling from Asheville to confirm the capture as authorities pursue the eight week Mexico fruit farm tale.
Georgian reports a cavalry drill in screening and reconnoitering maneuvers by cavalry artillery and infantry. The session highlighted shelter defense tactics and featured spirited, if brief, demonstrations.
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