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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1906
Page
7
May 31 report from Guatemala City says Peter Toledo, the former war minister, advances toward the capital with a force including Sal reguitos. He vows to carry the fight to Cabrera at the gates, prompting strong enthusiasm while Cabrera’s claim of crush is ridiculed by Guatemalans.
The Georgianville Tenn May 31 The state convention adjourned pending a committee report. Credentials contests from several counties occupy time. The credentials committee is split between Cox and Patterson with two undecided counties. a nomination now seems impossible until those results are resolved.
The Georgian reports an umpire was arrested after an incident at Montgomery where abusive language and obscene remarks were allegedly used. Bond set at 150 dollars, with a June 4 date before Judge Gaston. Additional witnesses and objections were noted as teams and bleachers filled the grand stand.
In Indiana on May 31, Dr John Hessie Rhodes allegedly attacked his wife at their home 730 South West Street inciting her to grab a horsewhip and fend off the assault. Both were charged with assault and battery as neighbors recalled the heated encounter.
Rosa Holmer once known as Rev. Dr. Broughton was sent to Dr. Allen in Milledgeville for mental collapse. She was treated at the Tabernacle infirmary after a suicide attempt.
Gasoline prices rise as news spreads that John D Rockefeller sailed for Europe. A 3 cent per gallon increase is reported in New York, with Standard Oil stock affected and large daily consumption noted.
In Atlanta notices readers learn farewell services at the old Baptist church at Porsyth and Walton, with plans to meet in the new Peachtree structure next Sunday. Other items report Lt Cmdr Howell Woodward's October furlough, Hargrove beginning a life term, a cocaine incident at Belle station, and various church and civic events in West End.
Conception Chile May 31. The British ship Ligmore, Captain Cowell, from Melbourne April 21 for Coronel, wrecked at Santa Maria. Twenty two of the crew drowned, all but the first mate and three crew members who landed at Dies.
Seventeen injured and one fatally in a Vine Street collision between Dr J C Atkins's car and two street cars. The car burst into flames after the crash as oil leaked and ignited. Burned in the auto were Dr Atkins, Bertha and Eugenia Nutson, and chauffeur Walter Loevil. Elders on one car were lightly hurt. Other readable notices include local political and legal items and community notices.
Mrs John Campbell proprietor of Barnes Hotel annex Pearl Street was murdered shortly after 1 am. Inmates say Campbell quarreled with his wife before a fall was heard and neighbors found him standing over her body. He was arrested soon after at the police station. The couple had been married about a year. both were over sixty.
A riotous anarchist gathering in Chicago on May 21 featured fiery speeches by Andrew Beckman and Anna Goldman. Enthusiastic supporters tore and trampled the American flag during the event, shocking local observers and prompting inquiries into the protest's conduct.
Special to The Georgian reports the Louisiana state senate unanimously approved a bill allowing New Orleans to vote on issuing 8,006,000 bonds for sewerage and water board improvements. If approved by the house and the public, cisterns would be abolished and drinking water would come from filtered Mississippi River supply.
May 31 Battle Creek Michigan George E Howe capitalist and ex mayor shot himself at the Clifton hotel at noon. Death reported about an hour later health cited as possible cause. Howe lived near Cashier Frank Broughton who killed himself Saturday and Neil S Phelps, breakfast foods magnate, whose body was later found in the river.
At Wilmington North Carolina on May 31 a clash during national memorial exercises led to a fusillade of bullets into the crowd near the National cemetery entrance. One Black man was shot in the head and nearly killed as hundreds fled in panic.
Police solved a basement death and hospital rush in a New York incident after four men were found overcome by gas. A coded letter warned of persecution, suggesting Russian exile origins and a czarist threat, guiding investigators to suspect a political motive rather than accident.
Berlin May 31 A rumor says American meat caused wholesale poisoning of hotel guests in Heidelberg with two Russian princes Obolinsky and Gagarin among the victims. The case is under rigid investigation due to the prominence of those involved and the princes’ condition remains critical.
A man identified as Comer, held on an alleged murder charge after a shooting at Herring’s store, was released on bond as the state delayed the preliminary trial. Herring, who shot back, remains hospitalized in Wynnton with a stomach wound.
The executive board of the United Mine Workers of Ohio meets in Columbus on May 31 to digest current Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois conditions and plan actions for the state convention Friday to protect members’ rights and benefits while addressing changed industry dynamics.
Joe Choate is reported ill at his New York residence in May notices. The former passenger or public figure reportedly remains under medical care with limited public updates.
Special to The Georgian from New Orleans May 31. The Gulf States tennis championship goes to Atlanta this year as finalists are decided. In a well contested morning match Nat Thornton defeated M x Smith 6-4 6-4, earning a spot to meet Grant in this afternoon's final.
New York May 31 A Supreme Court hearing on the Delahunty versus Canfield case stirs panic among political and social figures as cross examination threatens disclosures of Canfield’s patrons. The secrecy pact among lawyers breaks, with claims that Whitney, the late Wil LI Whitney, frequented the gambling den. Canfield denies and condemns the insinuations, insisting Whitney was never a patron.
W F Ray aged 45 died Wednesday at 2 pm at Battle Hill residence. Survived by wife and three children. Funeral Thursday at 8 pm at the residence, interment Westview. Beulah Walker services held Wednesday at 2 pm at Virgil Street residence, interment Westview. Mildred Terry services at 147 Kirkwood Avenue Wednesday 4 pm, interment Sylvester. Ida McNeil interment at Sylvester. Tia McNeil services held Wednesday at 2 pm, interment May morning. Archibald Aronson funeral arrangements pending. Interment Oakland. Hudson and Hodson noted among mourners. Brown, Faringstor, and other names listed for services. Multiple notices indicate varied deceased with diverse residences and interments across local cemeteries.
A fragmentary report notes a plan to build two cotton mills in Huntsville Alabama with work expected to begin soon. The message mentions men employed in sewing and spending earnings locally, though details are unclear due to the damaged text.
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