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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1906
Page
1
Sensational developments in the Bailiff Dodgen death case are anticipated as Monday’s hearing may reveal a new arrest. A warrant for a missing man, linked to the crime, is held by officers and witnesses say he was at Mrs. Willie Stamper's home the night Dodgen was killed.
The Jordan case was continued as witnesses assented due to their absence. The request for a commitment trial for R A Jordan, Mrs Willie Stamper, Mrs Bessie Garey, and Miss Addie Goss, held in the Tower for investigation of John Dodgen’s murder, was adjourned to Monday at 9 AM before Judge Roan in superior court.
Dee 29. Charles Seafons of Mireville, acquitted with two brothers of their uncle's axan asia tion and linked to the murder and robbery of a Jew near Tinyton months ago, has been captured in Hobart Oklahoma. Wy Suecit Fenster of Rhea County and Telson of Bledo County brought to the city and jailed ahead of trial. Swafford’s escape and pursuit finally ended with his arrest.
Special to The Georgian Augusta Ga December 29 A dedica tion ceremony at the Hephzibah Masonic temple featured corner stone items including copies of The Georgian and three Augusta papers a lodge history by H S Jones of Augusta and a Heph zibah history by Walter A Clark Jesaurer of penne gountee A la. A number of Augusta residents attended the ceremonies.
A stray bullet struck a boy at 115 Reed Street in Brown, injuring him as a public safety incident unfolded. Report mentions Ida May Smith and Sally in a piano shop context. bullet's path described as entering the child's side and passing through the body. Police found a dangerous condition. investigation ongoing.
Mayor Woodward predicts a prohibition election in Atlanta as council fights over whisky licenses. He argues the ban will pass, with small dealers hurt by high fees, and vows to veto changes rather than support a license hike. He says the city may shift toward a whisky monopoly and insists the election will come regardless.
A short Georgian tale lifted a struggling mother of three, Mia Israel Russell, from despair at Christmas. Her grateful letter credits The Atlanta Georgian and its readers for aid that supplied food and necessities, helping her recover in a home for the friendless. Mrs Russell remains in care while recuperating health and strength.
St Louis December 29 Adolphus Busch the wealthy brewer confined at home with a severe illness attended a private physician and late morning reports said he had rallied and his condition appeared to improve after the forenoon.
The New Orleans program lists winners and times across seven races led by Gold Proof and Morales. Notable finishes include Juggler, Shawana, Henry Watterson, Lady Charad, and several purse races with weights and entrants in long-form fields. Time data for races one through three, five, and six appear, with full listings of horses and tote odds in the day’s meeting.
A fatal accident transfers grief to a family as 15 year old Carrie Moninger dies after a violent incident involving her 12 year old brother. Local authorities investigate, and the community mourns the loss of a young girl.
A 16-year-old girl Carrie Moninger reportedly said she wished to live after receiving a Christmas watch and chain. On Friday she discussed her watch and expressed that if she died she would want her mother to keep the gift. Less than a day later she was dead, prompting questions of a possible near death sense and coincidence.
Mrs Isabel W Van Alstyne seeks the return of her 4 year old son D Arcy who was kidnapped from her Gilsey house room with detectives and lawyers hired by the divorced wife. She identifies her husband Guy Chase Van Alstyne as one of the kidnappers in a high profile case amid the Van Alstyne family years of turmoil.
A freight wreck at Blacksburg blocked the Atlanta and Charleston division, delaying all five trains due Friday and Saturday. No fatalities reported. Trains then posted adjusted arrival times at Atlanta Terminal, with subsequent service restored on schedules after the disruption.
In a Grady hospital tragedy in Atlanta, 12-year-old John Moninger shot his sister Carrie in the left temple with a 22 caliber rifle. Authorities say the shooting was accidental as the boy claimed no intent to harm. Carrie, a seventh grade Ivy street pupil, died on the operating table after neighbors rushed her to the hospital. The German family, members of the German Lutheran church, reported the boy had the rifle for four years and previously fired it by accident.
Washington dec 29 secretary taft says he is not seeking the presidential nomination and will not be the republican candidate due to unavailability but would not deny he might rise to the office if unity favored him the president has preferred taft but has not fixed an heir root is out of the running and taft faces embarrassment over the report that he authorized friends to press his case the article notes.
In Paris M Briand declares liberty an enemy of the church as speakers argue against a loss to church authority. Catholic voices and many speakers are set to be heard amid the protest movement.
Paris, Dec 29. M Briand argued for religious liberty in the senate as a clash over church property and state separation laws in France. He warned liberty could threaten the church unless controlled by Vatican authority and noted France cannot rely on the papacy for protection.
Special to The Georgian Greensboro Ga December 23 J B Barnes section master for the White Plains and Union Point Railroad cut his own throat at about 6 o clock this morning. Bad health is said to be the ne. Barnes died shortly after he was aged about 60 years.
The demurrer of defendant Thomas B. Felder against Hartford Insurance Company for recovery of $100 was sustained by Judge Newman in the United States court. The decision clarifies the status of the demurrer and the proceedings moving forward.
In Carmel Pennsylvania on December 2 a man named William Whitaker allegedly attacked his wife with a razor after she refused to live with him. A posse pursued him through nearby mountains as authorities investigated the case.
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