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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1906
Page
1
Reports say Naval mutiny in Moscow over unrest in the new government leads to officers killed and ships taken back to port. Marines reclaim vessel amid ongoing violence and purges within military ranks as turmoil deepens.
A private wire report from St. Petersburg dates June 25 describes escalating action in the east as the Goremykin ministry faces dismissal amid Bialystok massacres. Moscow reports mutinies, artillery volleys, and mutinous sailors aboard the Nijni Novgorod while officials are targeted in Warsaw and Pietkow. A New York bulletin notes nine dead in a lumber yard collapse on Broadway.
Report by John C. Reese describes a Rome debate between Smith and Howell ending with a handshake and mutual satisfaction. Observers on the streets and clubs noted a shift toward a more civil tone, despite lingering partisan chatter.
New York June 25. Ten tentative plans are being prepared to unify the large independent telephone interests of the country to develop new lines and resist the Bell company. A committee of leading independents has met in New York ahead of a Chicago gathering to report. The plan envisions linking major centers such as St Paul Minneapolis Chicago Kansas City St Louis Baltimore Philadelphia Buffalo Rochester Syracuse Albany and others with heavy trunk lines.
Springfield dispatch states Henry Harley of the Springfield team, while in New Orleans with Atlanta, learned Nieuffer the missing service director is en route to Mexico. Harley and William Smith confirmed seeing Nieuffer in New Orleans and him planning to Mexico.
In Helena Montana on June 26 a massive blast at the Harris Lime Quarry powder house blew it apart. Thirty to forty workers slept nearby and escaped uninjured as a dynamite cache with a lit fuse was found at the scene, suggesting a deliberate act by an unknown intruder.
In Chicago on June 25 Cupid triumphed as William Lelferman wed Grace Monroe, the 18 year old daughter of Rev Alexander Mongrega. The ceremony followed a middle ages like romance with abduction and rival suitors who had held Grace captive before she was reconciled to the match.
Large Howell supporters packed Nevin Opera House as the candidate delivered a bold speech. Howell appeared confident and energetic, drawing stronger applause than in the Atlanta joint debate, while Smith maintained calm and a mix of contempt and pity at his foe. A vocal crowd shouted "Watson" as Howell spoke.
A Cuban sailor aboard a steamer docked at quarantine 97 miles below New Orleans is the first yellow fever case reported in Louisiana this year. Health officials, after consultation with physicians and lawmakers, classified the case as yellow fever and said quarantine measures should prevent an epidemic, with several Gulf stations already under scrutiny.
A telegram to Dr. J F Hunter secretary of the state board of health reports in Port Eads quarantine six days due to a case of saantage hoot tnnigacad abhewea dee en eea opts Prone. Special to The Georgian Jackson Miss June 26.
New Orleans reports Tony Rosso, an Italian gardener, is charged in connection with the alleged theft from the body of his employer. The case follows a broader homicide inquiry, with police detailing findings from the scene and interviewing witnesses.
Miss Letta Allsworth, an amateur balloonist, attempted a parachute ascent at an amusement event yesterday. A mishap caused her to fall about a hundred feet onto a rock pile, suffering injuries described as likely fatal.
June 26 report notes the senate introduced a resolution directing an investigation by the Interstate Commerce Commission into relations existing between grain elevators and railways. The measure targets possible abuses in pricing and shipping practices affecting farmers and merchants.
In Kiel on June 5, Princess Alice and her husband dined with the Kaiser aboard his American built schooner yacht. It marked the second entertainment the German ruler offered to the visiting American guests since their arrival at Kiel.
Reporters covering the Atlanta Baptist ministers meeting recounted a heated session at First Baptist Church. Clarke of the Atlanta Constitution presented a rebuttal to last Monday’s report, alleging ministers misrepresented him and proffered a critical statement on newspaper and religion. The gathering ended with executive session and a bar on reporters, while Business Men's Union prepared a public reply with resolutions from the ministers.
Savannar mayor dismissed Collins and Turnkey Lar Breyer amid an alleged swindle involving L. A. Reid who purportedly received $160. The action followed a weekend hearing, with Reid cited as the key witness and sergeant's involvement noted.
William Vennemann, 28, was shot dead last night by his wife Clara Shubert a known figure to police. She fired two shots and was arrested after a brief statement, jealousy suspected as the motive.
Washington June 25 The conference of the railway rate regulation was presented to the Senate by Mr Tillman of South Carolina He says he refused to sign the report because it failed to include the ending the breaking up State penalty once considered unlikely he came here dupiny
Washington reports Atlanta and other Southern cities to receive federal building funds. Listed totals include Atlanta at 800000 alongside entries for Albany Americas Jackson and New Orleans, with varied amounts for cities in Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi and Florida.
Local authorities charged the parents with killing their 17 year old daughter Cecelia who died Thursday at home from injuries a blow caused. The couple allegedly abused her before her death and later faced action for the fatal incident.
American tourists flood European hotels as prominent travelers are listed across Paris and Aix le Bain. Names include Mrs Henry of Titers, Mrs At loft of Philadelphia, Colonel B Harvever, Miss Langham, Mrs Shonts, Mrs pemrre of Detroit, Jamin Garland, P J Dugan, C F P Luets of Chicago, Miss Hopkins of California, and Edward Thaw of Pittsburg among others.
In Poughkeepsie June 15 H. B. At king died in a stacked, grief filled scene as workmen gathered at the Pennsylvania site. Four comrades clasped his hand, their eyes telling the silent loss, while the fallen leader had promised to stand in when the time came.
Special to The Georgian Washington Ga June 35 Mrs J C McKeon dies in flames while attempting to salvage a small trunk from her son William E McKeons home in Sha ron Ga The wealthy Augusta connected Mrs McKeon was living with her son during the blaze and rushed back into the burning building to retrieve belongings. She did not escape the intense heat and smoke and perished in the fire. Her body was to be sent to Augusta for burial.
Policyholders of Mutual and New York Life plan a December election bid to reclaim assets totaling about 900 million dollars from Morgan and allied interests. The movement, led by a committee including governors, ex-cabinet ministers, and Samuel Untermeyer, seeks to take the control of the two large insurers away from Wall Street. Cardinal Gibbons and the president's son-in-law are named among those waging the campaign.
Washington June 26 The senate Judiciary committee unanimously decided Congress would not intervene in insurance affairs including marine fire or life. The panel disposed of many items and passed a Long resolution requesting a report on all anti trust and anti rebate prosecutions amid noted members Cardinal and Rev Dr Conwell among others.
Reported as kidnapping victims, Leonard Kaufman and Mary Kaufman were later identified as drowned in a lake near Chicago. A reward of 3500 had been offered earlier, and hundreds assisted in the search while many local families aided in the effort.
A year after Hoke Smith formally launched his bid for governor with a Madison speech, the campaign has featured 160 addresses and sharp exchanges with Howell. The contest widens as other figures join, including J E H B Bavannah, Judge R K B Winder, and James M Smith, with Smith asserting potential defeat for Howell.
George Foster Peabody chartered a special train at 10 am to avoid waking ladies in his party at 6 am for a regular Columbus-bound trip. The early departure, cost nearly $500, carried Governor colleagues and many women. A mix up with gold tips led to the Sheltering Arm in Atlanta receiving the gratuity.
A south bound train No. 6 the Twin City and Chicago special on the Chicago Great Western railway jumped the track at Marshaltown Iowa. Local details are incomplete but indicate a derailment incident with injuries possible and investigation by authorities.
A private individual kills his wife Debra in May then takes his own life in a grim domestic tragedy. Authorities report a violent confrontation ending in dual fatalities with no immediate suspects named. The incident occurred at their residence and remains under investigation by local police.
Early today a freight train traveling over a bridge near Gladbrook Iowa derailed. Four coaches overturned, with several passengers injured but none fatally reported. Investigators assess track conditions and cause of the mishap at the scene.
Government records show a $100,000 expenditure to extend the case against Greene and Gaynor, bringing them to trial in Savannah, Georgia on charges related to defrauding the United States. An attorney general letter to Chairman Tawney discusses deferment and foreign counsel involvement in the matter.
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