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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1906
Page
6
Police declare the shooting of White a murder and will seek to prove the charge. The body shows multiple bullet wounds while Thaw's movements and the theater scene are detailed, including the dramatic confrontation with Mrs Thaw and scenes at Martin's restaurant before the fatal shot.
Chicago dispatch recounts theatrical manager George W Led erer detailing the long friendship between Stanford White and Florence Evelyn Nesbit, now Mrs Harry Thaw. He says Nesbit, once a model and stage figure in Florodora, stayed close to White, who aided her career and social circle, despite public scrutiny. The tale touches on Nesbit’s unclear motives and White’s influence as a noted social figure and patron.
In a dramatic incident at a theater, Thaw drew a revolver and fired two shots at White, then a third after a pause. White died from a shot to the head as Thaw emptied his revolver. Thaw remained calm, claimed concern for his wife, and declined to speak without counsel. coroner and police continued inquiries as the scene drew attention.
Special to The Georgian Macon Georgia June 2 funeral directors and undertakers from across the state gathered for the fifth annual convention. The event featured addresses by leaders of the profession, demonstrations at Hart’s Mortuary and discussions on funeral and burial practices.
A disjointed 1920s style dispatch reports a violent assault followed by robbery involving a private wire service. The text also mentions a child tied to a wealthy family and an accidental death context, with another item describing a large warehouse fire in Gainesville Florida on June 26.
A Pittsburgh report states Harry Kendall Thaw is a brother of J Copely Thaw the Countess of Yarmouth and of Mrs. George Lauder Carnegie of Cumberland Florida. He is a half brother of Benjamin Thaw. The Jefferson market court is to be formally committed to the Tombs in the custody of the coroner.
A Georgian reporter notes a perplexing sequence surrounding Mayor Woodward. Dan Carey greets officials and recalls a Kobe mayoral letter asking for reports in English and Japanese, then a Brooklyn city mail fragment leads to a spurious exchange about translating and publishing regarding The Atlanta Georgian.
Rain drenched the cotton belt on Monday afternoon but cooled the city of Atlanta. Forecaster Marbury notes heavy rain in Texas and the Carolinas while Yarrab’s spirit remains linked to the town. Forecast calls for partly cloudy Tuesday night and showers Wednesday.
Private Leased Wire reports Harry Kendall Thaw, 30, famed for a meteoric life that drew gossip from Pittsburg to Paris. Son of railroad giant William Thaw, his fortune lay in trust via his mother and elder brother. His circle included Evelyn Nesbit, Cleo de Merode, and aristocratic connections. The piece traces Thaw’s courtship, marriages, and high society entanglements in New York, London, and Paris, highlighting costly dinners and social drama surrounding a young, impulsive heir.
Georgia division head Charles Barrett visits Atlanta to launch an educational campaign. He notes the union has over 46 000 members in Georgia and will utilize top South educators to promote agriculture as a path for ambitious youth and opportunities for educated farmers.
Promising to be a fight to the finish, the divorce case of Marthe versus Frazier came before Judge Mobeet this morning. Marthe alleges the husband abandoned and the wife remained in estranged status while he was away, with the coachman named in the suit.
W C Wilson will take active management of the Atlanta Baggage and Cab Company. He has served as chief of telegraph and signal at the terminal station and will assume duties as manager starting Saturday June 20 following a board vote. The firm eyed reorganizations amid rumors of President Haas retirement as several fleet changes were considered and pending court actions awaited further word.
Colonel Sidney Tapp talks in Beaneville about public matters referencing Mer Rockefether, with remarks implying imprisonment and justice. The interview with Iville Coartee touches on theft and accountability as Tw me ip mentions a Chibetta.
The Brunswick Steam Company increases its capital stock from 100000 to 1000000, with Harry M. Atkins connected to the Atlanta and Atlantic railroad. Secretary of State Phil Cook filed the amendment Tuesday morning, stating the move funds payment for four engines under contract. The line Brunswick to the Atlantic seaboard will service the route, potentially by November 1. The Seaboard notes exams for teachers are being prepared. 148 county commissioners receive the questions from State School Commissioner Merritt’s office for Friday and Saturday tests.
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