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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1906
Page
7
Sergeant Archie Rummell of the coast artillery died after being caught in the surf near Fort Fisher yesterday afternoon. His body, about twenty four years old, was recovered last night one mile from the accident scene, after being washed ashore.
Private leased wire from Constantinople dated June 25 reports Persia furious over Turkish troop movements along its frontier. The frontier issue has assumed large proportions with protests intensifying as Great Britain and Russia express alarm.
The youth Mitchell faces trial for the killing of Creffield and avenging his two sisters. The case drew wide attention across Portland and Corvallis as locals recall the Seattle assault by a man calling himself Apollo Joshua. The defendant confessed to the shooting after arrest saying he killed Creffield and his wife on that avenue.
A flood of water used on Sunday drives twelve million gallons from the reservoir. The sink drops 14 inches in Sunday hours as pumps are evaluated and a plan to spin the river pumps is discussed. Reservoir expected to refill by Wednesday.
Fourth National Bank introduces a savings department to residents of Atlanta with C C Burns saving system. Yale students from New Haven distribute pocket banks to workers to save change, deposit monthly sums, and build savings. The bank provides early access near the entrance and offers semiannual 2 percent compounding.
In Geor gia on June 25 reports say the Eagle and Phenix mills sold rope at record levels during the past three days. The firm stated that its output for the season is exhausted and cannot meet demand before April. The article notes strong demand and production constraints affecting rope sales.
Atlanta mourns Yaarab the Fire Department goat whose 11 year tenure ended with his burial. The ceremony drew firefighters and civic figures as he was honored with elaborate rites and a tribute from Ernest Gilbert Bentley who offered a replacement, while officials weigh offers from other goats for the department.
The Oglethorpe Association of Stationary Engineers will host a smoker and banquet at the Society home on Central Avenue next Friday at 8 o'clock with several prominent guests invited. Officers and conventions delegates to Philadelphia in September will be elected after the meal. all members expected to attend.
Colonel Frank Callaway, a noted attorney, ordered a cab that did not come to his home on East Pourteenth Street causing his sister to miss a train. The matter was investigated by Recorder Broyles, with Cook of Atlanta Baggage and Cab Company explaining a misstep by an employee led to the faulty appearance and delay.
New York June 25 One man was killed and two others seriously hurt when an elevator fell in an eighteen story building under construction for the Carnegie Corporation at No 25 West Thirty ninth street The dead man was Thomas of 419 West 1eth street Others fell five stories and were badly hurt
Mrs A C Turner wife of the county police chief died at her Greensferry home Sunday at 1 am from consumption. Funeral service will be Monday at 3 pm conducted by Rev C L Pattie with pallbearers J Babb M M Turner S B A Wilson Jr Paul Toland W M Foo and G B Melarin. The former is to be interred at Westiew.
Miss Helen M. Franklin daughter of Mrs Eugenia Franklin died at 26 West Peachtree street at 8 o'clock Monday morning after five weeks with typhoid fever. She taught seventh grade at State Street School. She leaves a sister-in-law Mrs W Ti Mahr and brothers William J and Henry Franklin. Funeral rites at the residence tomorrow at 10 with burial at Veontriow.
One of Atlanta’s busiest figures, W. V. Bullock, assistant postmaster, signs pay checks for about 1400 rural carriers in Georgia. The average salary is around 60 dollars monthly, with most checks issued promptly after month’s end. The Elks’ home in Huntsville, Alabama, valued at 75 dollars, related to a separate report, signals rebuilding progress after disruption.
Governor Terrell said he would not issue a proclamation for a special election to name a successor to the late Lester in the First Congressional district. He will consult with legislature members forming the district as the general assembly convenes and a conference with the governor's office is planned, aiming to reflect the people’s wishes.
Asheville N C June 25 The Mount Mitchell Pier Company objects to the city actions on a distillery license. The board of aldermen first granted then refused the license, prompting the suit and an appeal for relief.
A playful note from a bygone Atlanta column reports Yaarab the camel mascot humorously directing the rain-maker to turn on the faucet over the city. Forecasts warn of showers after a warm spell with mixed signals from distant weather stations amid a cooled Mississippi valley.
Delegates under Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, propose a world exposition focused on union labor. The event, slated to begin in Chicago, will likely be held in Minneapolis to showcase the growth and reach of organized labor.
President Roosevelt plans a first ever presidential visit to the Isthmus of Panama in November to assess the canal situation firsthand. He will start with a short Western trip prior to the voyage and cannot visit every invited city.
Allentown Pennsylvania on June 25 faced citywide saloon closures and a staged police guard as a streetcar strike triggered rioting. State constabulary and deputies were sworn in by Sheriff Krause to cap disorder while managers sought protection and union leaders offered arbitration.
From 10 a m to 7 p m Saturday the board of the Atlanta Birmingham Fire Insurance Company met at the Piedmont Hotel. They decided to retain current officers and increase capital stock rather than dissolve. The company will service claims from the San Francisco disaster and a further adjourned meeting will be held later in the week to announce the company’s future. Insolvency reports have long circulated but Saturday’s board meeting showed the company solid and able to pay all claims.
Special to The Georgian Augusta Ga June 5 Dr Edward Gedding aged 74 prominent Georgia physician long active in medical education and dean roles in Georgia institutions died after a long illness His career included leadership positions at major medical schools and hospital affiliations in the state.
New York report says Mrs. Alice C. Kinan named her killer as she lay dying in an ambulance en route from the Stenton house of mystery to Fordham hospital. Detectives weigh the claim amid ongoing inquest and anticipated testimony about visitors, with potential homicide implications.
A San Francisco wire despatch reports an American missionary Dr. A. and his family were bound and gagged by thirty bandits during a house raid in Canton. The raid occurred as native factions controlled the streets, and the U S monitor Monadnock was nearby. No reparations have been made though the Chinese government promised action.
Fulton county grand jury indicted Homer Bradley Ellis Allie and G Upchurch on larceny charges related to a robbery at the Fulton Hotel in West Hunterst last week. The case involved $160 stolen from the hotel safe while the clerk failed to watch the office.
In a Brooklyn court case, Grace Lovett faces questions over threatening letters said to be written to Mrs. Ines Courtney to stop her testifying against George M. Lovett in a divorce suit. Handwriting expert testimony and photographs of letters feature in the resumed trial as both sides press to prove or refute Lovett’s guilt or innocence.
Mattie Cronie a 17 year old girl of DeKalb County files a breach of promise suit in superior court against Miller alleging a contract of marriage entered in February 1906 and broken. The petition seeks damages of 3000 dollars. Cronie claims Miller obtained her trust and confidence and failed to fulfill the agreement.
G C Blickensderfer of Stamford, the typewriter maker, is critically ill from pneumonia and blood poisoning. The June report states he is confined at his home in Connecticut and receiving medical care.
London dispatch reports growing alarm over King Edward's health with concerns about organic troubles. The king reportedly slept several times and dozed in his box during the Ascot races amid the Toneheon tour, signaling weakness and fatigue to observers.
Special to The Georgian Winder Georgia June 25 With three bullet holes in his body the victim fell in three counties near the point where Gwinnett and Jackson meet. Harland Ramsey is charged with shooting the man after an apparent confrontation. Ramsey was arrested and placed in custody.
Governor Henry D. McDaniel presented the board of trustees report to Governor Terrell. The governor said the document already appeared in papers and contains no new issues. He noted the university will not abolish football but urges reforms to curb rough play.
Miss Lizzie Shields died of consumption at 267 Woodward Avenue at 1 AM. Funeral held at 10 AM Monday from the residence, interment at Wearview. Joseph T. Mayhugh of 177 Griffin Street died Saturday night after illness. Funeral in Poole's chapel Monday afternoon, interment at Westview. J T Z Smith, 62, well known in Griffin, died Friday after months of illness. Interment at Oak Hill Cemetery after services. William William 87 died at daughter’s residence, 448 Yorke Court and a street, after two weeks of illness. Funeral at 10:36 Thursday, Rev. C P Bridewell presiding, interment at Westview.
Special to The Augusta Chronicle reports a deranged Black man in Calhoun County is accused of using ground human bone dust as a conjure charm. He dragged children from their home, covered their heads with dirt and sharp debris, and threatened to murder their mother as screams rang out.
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