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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1906
Page
1
The article reports that President Theodore Roosevelt denounced the Nap case as untruthful and that Senate members demand clear facts about a school situation in San Francisco. It notes political tension and calls for accountability from Roosevelt amid the inquiry.
Dec 5 report states President Roosevelt is negotiating a new treaty with Japan. It aims to permanently settle the Japanese question by allowing the United States to exclude Japanese laborers and granting Japan the right to send American laborers out of Japanese possessions.
The San Francisco Chronicle and readers tilt against the presidents remarks on Japanese pupils and potential use of troops. Critics allege he oversteps authority, claim no legal basis for excluding Japanese from public schools, and warn of impeachment risk while ridiculing rhetoric.
Senate adopts a Flint resolution directing Secretary Metcalf to provide all official letters telegrams and reports on the San Francisco Japanese school attendance inquiry. A possible suit by an individual aims to stop the school board from unequal treatment of Japanese and white pupils, with the Justice Department likely to intervene for the federal government. Pacific coast members remain heated over the issue including threats of federal coercion if needed.
Judge Pendleton granted a temporary injunction in DeKalb Superior Court restraining the Georgia Railway and Electric Co from changing its tracks in Decatur. The suit by William H. Ansley and others alleges the company threatens to move its tracks from their residence and seeks a perpetual injunction to protect property.
In Macon on Tuesday Attorney John R. Cooper vowed to keep fighting to save Milton and Jesse Rawlins from hanging. He hopes the prison commission commutes their sentences, but warned he has other legal options if the board denies clemency. He stressed public sentiment in Lowndes County supports clemency and urged Governor and commission to act.
The prison commission weighs life or death for Milton and Jesse Rawlins, sons of Sirdennathe Carter, as petitions pour in from across Georgia. With their father dead and Alf Moore's statements scrutinized, the board must decide whether the boys were present at the crime and deserve life imprisonment or the gallows.
Albert L. Thomas, 26, a Seaboard Air Line car inspector, fired five shots at Dr. William Cawhern near Marietta street and Bellwood avenue, wounding him in the hand arm and hip. He said he intended to kill the doctor due to alleged abuse. Thomas surrendered to police, expressed regret, and claimed the pistol was faulty. His wife and child have left home. she denies the accusations.
J. H. Crutchfield, recently acquitted of assault with intent to murder his wife, Sallie Crutchfield, now lives with her at 300 South Pryor. He plans a downtown roller chair outing to view Christmas displays if weather permits, as she improves and plays the piano. He vows to provide for her and keep her happy.
Philadelphia dispatch reports Mrs. Peary, wife of Arctic explorer Commander Robert E. Peary, still ill at the Hotel Walton. In reply to a question on Arctic dangers, Peary said living in those regions is not as perilous as in New York City, where you must dodge trolley cars and automobiles.
The jury found Chester Gillette guilty of murder in the first degree for killing Grace Brown, his sweetheart. Judge to pass sentence Thursday after Senator Mills requested time to prepare a motion to set aside the verdict. Gillette appeared calm with a pale face and handcuffed wrists as he listened to the verdict.
Denver, Dec. 5. After a long wait, Chester Gillette's mother learned the first degree murder verdict. She sobbed, then steadied to declare faith in God and her son's innocence, saying the case will be appealed and she will attend the next trial. Her husband sat silently beside her.
New York Dec 5 At a special board meeting W W Finley was elected president to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Samuel Spencer Finley formerly second vice president of the company Six ballots were taken before the twelve directors agreed Also included is a jurors note on the Grace Brown case and a jail scene with Gillette reacting to a verdict without further comment
Reports from Washington say the Southern Railway will not annul its fast mail from Washington on January 6 causing anxiety over East coast mail facilities. Rumors of an Atlantic Coast Line fast mail between Washington and Atlanta are officially denied by Third Vice President J. R.
Columbia editor C W Creighton of The Christian Appeal is expelled from the Methodist episcopal church after a verdict of gross immorality finds he conspired with presiding elders. Three jurors refused to sign the ruling. A note on appeal to the General Conference is filed by attorney J W Daniel.
James McKeldin, wealthy clubman and businessman, is critically ill at his home at 15 North Avenue after weeks of illness. As president of the Piedmont Driving Club he was well known in Bath society and widely connected in business circles.
Alvaniah Rhodes infant daughter of Mr J B Rhodes died Monday at 187 Smith Street. Funeral services were held at Glenn Street church with interment in View Cemetery.
A fragment from the Atlanta Georgian notes Atlantic Coast Line has not arranged, and has not entered, establishment of a fast Washington to Georgia train. The text is limited and unclear but mentions Kenly of Wilmington and the operating department.
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