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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1906
Page
2
Special to The Georgian reports a boarding house fire in Valhalla at 3 o clock destroying the home of Louis Cantrell. Two persons slept in an upper room and escaped as flames were discovered. The cause is unknown and an inquest is planned for this afternoon.
A Wilmington dispatch cites sworn statements from two witnesses naming Zeke Lewis as the man who seized the sheriff during the Johnson lynching at Wadesboro. D H Kendall, a state’s witness, alleges the event followed a Sunday gathering. The Raleigh report notes fifteen men are held without bail in connection with the Wadesboro killing, amid ongoing unrest.
A man in New Orleans reportedly shot himself this morning near Canal Street by the river, ending his life by his own action. The incident occurred in public surroundings with two witnesses. The deceased appeared to be about 30 years old and of some standing.
A major disruption hit New York City transit after an explosion at the city railway power house on Ninety-seventh Street and First Avenue. For about an hour, cars were paralyzed, lines crowded streets, and subways bottlenecked as operators scrambled to restore service across Manhattan.
New Orleans authorities say the Loop the Loop accident will be investigated to determine responsibility for the May incident. Officials plan inspections and review of the event to establish oversight.
Commander P Duval of the Gulf department conducted an inspection tour of Savannah ports yesterday. He was welcomed by temporary fort commander Captain H H Whitney with an eleven gun salute. A further sixteen shots marked the visit.
Madrid reports that a bomb killed twenty people while a fragment struck King Alfonso's chest, breaking the chain of the Portuguese Order of Santiago and preventing a chest injury.
Madrid June 1 The Calle Del Mayor explosion killed twenty and injured at least one hundred with several dying. Among the dead are the Marchioness of T1080 and daughter Don Antonio Calvo and his six year old niece Captain Barros and General Weyler were injured. The blast shredded the royal carriage clothes stained with blood. Alfonso to attend victims funerals. The assailant reportedly captured and confessing, but verification pending.
Edgar Everhart sues for 5000 dollars claiming a Georgia State Chemist card phrase defamed him. The petition cites a May Atlanta Constitution card and a half page Georgia Petroleum ad implying false oil reports. It accuses the state chemist of innuendo and attempting to ridicule Everhart's professional standing.
Washington report states Reed Smoot of Utah is declared ineligible over connections to the Mormon church and polygamy after a senate committee vote of 7 to 0. The decision mirrors earlier action on similar affairs, with women’s rights figures like Helen Gould referenced in the surrounding coverage.
Special to The Georgian reports a 13 year old African American girl Fannie Wilson was shot and killed near Columbus Georgia on June 1 190? with the incident described as murder alleged. The sparse Detroit style clipping notes the fatal shooting as a paneresite Le Pod mile location near the paneresite Le Pod area.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a disturbing scene with a girl injured in a pool of blood and a boy claiming an accident. The text is fragmented and lacks clear names, dates, or locations.
Birmingham Alabama June 1 Memphis baseball manager has released Cooley of New Orleans after this afternoon game.
L John Delaney a city sailor is believed to have taken his own life in a hotel, with despondency linked to troubling political circles in the Democratic arena.
A South Georgia conference begins its annual meeting at the Bodint Church tonight through Tuesday June 5. Delegates from the Woman's Foreign Mission Society are expected to number about 150. Sessions start at 9 am and 4 and 8 pm daily.
The text reports that the president will send the Nelil Reynolds findings to Congress early next week amid recent committee actions. West cattlemen protest the bill, saying it shifts inspection costs to them while packers oppose changes. The president aims to address protests and push the bill without altering its core terms.
Seattle residents felt a brief quake at around dawn lasting about ten seconds. The shaking caused minor alarm and disrupted beds and furniture but no serious damage or injuries were reported.
W. R. K. Bayle, president of the National Metal Trades Association, and W. R. C. Smith of Atlanta addressed the Cincinnati Metal Trades Association banquet at the Zoo. Smith spoke on the South’s prospects, urging the region to seize a golden opportunity to boost national trade.
Congressman Robert Adams of Pennsylvania killed himself with a revolver in his Northwest Washington apartment about 8:30 AM He was taken to emergency hospital where he died at 11 80 am The note to his caterer asks no memorial services and he opposed memorials His secretary and house leadership attended his death and funeral arrangements were to be handled by the sergeant at arms
In her eighty first year Mrs Jefferson Davis is reported regaining strength after a period of illness. The notice notes improvement and hopeful signs for her condition, with emphasis on continued care and family support during recovery.
A terrifying storm swept Indian Territory with heavy rain and high winds. Dozens dead or injured as Tulsa and nearby towns suffered destroyed dwellings and a brick building collapsed. crops damaged by the fierce weather and widespread communication outages hinder reports.
Governor Terrell may appoint special justices to preside if regular justices are unavailable as Georgia weighs back tax distribution vs rail stock. Counties DeKalb Cobb Lumpkin Richmond and others seek a full bench for a case on taxation across multiple counties. Lawyers pressed for vacancies to reach a full six justices.
J.B. Roberts, president of the Georgia Retail Marble Dealers Association and Ball Ground mayor, circulated a card charging Joseph M. Brown, a railroad commissioner, with discrimination against marble shippers. He alleges the Louisville and Nashville Railway imposes a 25 percent excess on marble haulage, seeks lower rates, and claims Brown promised to discuss rates if published figures could be verified.
A cyclone derailed two wheat wagons near Town Park fourteen miles north of Wichita Falls, colliding with a northbound passenger. The wreck injured fifteen passengers, with engineer Wallace Dyer suffering both legs broken and the fireman also hurt. Fort Worth line wires down prevented full details.
A large number of Atlanta enterprises have applied to the court for a charter for the Atlant Merchants and Manufacturers Association to extend Atlanta's trade influence and foster closer business and social ties with neighboring territory. Members include Tholstin Cunningham Spring Bed Co, Atlanta Buggy Co, Wilder & Tucha, Dobbs & Wey Co, Marsh & Hae Beret, Tudley & Abe J. K. or Shoe Co, and The Woodenware Co.
Rumor reports former Police Captain Moon may challenge Tibbs in a municipal race. Supporters urge Moon to run in the ward, while Tibbs allies push him as a candidate alongside Huddleston, already seeking the seat.
In Savannah on Tuesday afternoon the body of Frits Meyer the fourth engineer of the German steamship Harenfeld was recovered yesterday morning after drowning while bathing. His home was at Tewnhorst Germany.
Stephen A money lender faced a case in Ball Ground Georgia with argument over whether two loans violated state law. Judge Broyles ruled the defense showed proper conduct while relations with Vermont suppliers and price discrimination were cited. Attorney Samuel Hewlett led the prosecution and R Byburn the defense as the matter touched business without a Neen and possible salary purchase implications.
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