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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1906
Page
1
John F Cooper a carpenter at 228 Ira Street near the Southern shops attacked his wife with a hatchet then killed himself. Mrs Cooper survived briefly after a razor slash to the throat and a gunshot wound to the head. Neighbors say threats and abuse preceded the tragedy discovered by the couple's two boys.
The Army and Navy met at Franklin Field Philadelphia with Navy defeating Army 10 to 0 after a midday procession. Naval officials Admiral Sands Coghlan and Newberry attended while Army General Annamworth and Secretary of War Oliver watched from the stands. The game featured multiple punts, end runs and a second half Navy touchdown set by Ingram on a 22 yard run after a pass, followed by a field goal by Bernard.
Chicago reports a missing girl Dora Bennis from the city is held aboard Captain Hall's schooner Rover, accused pirate operations along the California coast. A letter from the prisoner describes forced voyage and resistance, prompting calls for a U S cruiser to pursue Hall and rescue the captive. The case draws attention to Hall known for evading authorities and lacking ship clearance papers.
About 500 masked men torched the tobacco stemmeries of John Steger and John G. Orr in Princeton Kentucky early today. The Imperial Tobacco Company of New York is linked to the latter factory. Cottages were damaged but no injuries reported. Loss estimated around 170000 dollars. The mob seized the town marshal, blocked the telephone, and dispersed toward Hopkinsville after the blaze. Firemen could only prevent spread to nearby structures.
Albert Young testifies in court that Cornelius Shea and others were bribed to call a strike against Montgomery Ward Co. He says he received $200 from the scheme after meeting with Robert Norsen of the Garment Workers’ Union, who displayed $1,500 and promised more to trigger the action. The witness recounts the meeting in the stock exchange building and Shea’s pledge to “make good” before the strike was called.
Special to The Georgian Summerville Georgia reports the re arrest of G L Groover former Chelsea postmaster and merchant at his home on a murder charge in Mrs Ane Hooks death in early October New evidence allegedly shows he bought a bottle of strychnine tied to the case Groover who was preparing to leave had his property attached by the dead woman’s husband Then Groover was arrested last night and lodged in jail after the coroner’s investigation
Brigham H. Roberts former Utah congressman and first council of seventy member travels with Elder Ben E. Rich and Apostle George Albert Smith to Atlanta for a Sunday meeting at the Junior Order hall. They tour Georgia and the South to inspect missionary work, claiming 10,000 members under Rich with 300 elders in the region.
Chester Gillette, accused of murder, endured hours of cross examination and a nervous episode in his jail cell. District Attorney Ward plans more witnesses to impeach his story. Gillette testified again as the trial adjourned, with Judge Davendorf saying the case would go to the jury at noon Tuesday.
Washington December 1 The Southern Railway honors its late president Samuel Spencer killed Thanksgiving morning in the Lawyers wreck with a five minute system wide halt Tomorrow at one o'clock all trains and mine machinery pause as a mark of respect. funeral service to follow at St Johns Church with Rev Dr Roland C Smith officiating. burial in private. An honorary pallbearers list includes Pierpont Morgan and other prominent officials, while ten of the oldest negro porters serve as active pallbearers.
Special to The Georgian from Columbus Ga on December 1 notes regret over Samuel Spencer's burial plan. Relatives want his body sent to Washington, not returned to Georgia where he was born and raised and began his railroad career. The piece mentions Coast Line offices may hire more women as stenographers due to male labor shortages.
All offices of the Southern Railway Company in Macon Georgia are draped in mourning following the death of President Ramuel Spencer. Telegrams were received yesterday ordering immediate display of mourning drapery.
Burlington, Dec. 1 A Rutland work train crashed into a passenger train on a side track at Vergennes twelve miles from the city this morning, killing nine persons and seriously injuring many. The wreck caught fire and six bodies were burned beyond identification. Rose Falke, a colored woman, died after removal. Other bodies have not been recovered.
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