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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1906
Page
6
Omaha judge cites crucifixion day to delay executions of two murderers Jay O'Hearn and Harrison Clarke, ending the long standing Friday hangings tradition. Court notes Friday deemed unsuitable for death sentences.
New York report notes Harry K Thaw and Stanford Whites patronized Gravesend and Sheepshead Bay meetups. Thaw reportedly lost a large sum amid a disastrous public betting day when overall losses topped a million dollars. Sloan recalls Thaw’s last track visit and a final nose defeat after depleting his funds. Trainer Jack Lawler once bid on a watercress filly with Matt Allen securing the purchase.
The home of Mrs William Thaw mother of Harry Thaw linked to the Stanford White murder case was robbed of jewels and silver plate valued at about 60000. Police were notified though the incident was suppressed due to the family's prominence. The loot included strings of pearls diamonds and varied settings. The exact date was not released and most pieces were from Mrs Thaw’s traveling collection.
A joint resolution from Representative J J Connor of Bartow, president of the State Agricultural Society, reports the House unanimously passed and transmitted to the Senate inviting William Jennings Bryan to visit the State fair in Atlanta next October. The measure expresses hope he will attend and meet Jeffersonians of the South, and wishes him a safe return voyage.
Florence Nesbit Thaw writes to her husband from New York stating devotion and love and noting she avoided visiting to prevent harassment. The letter accompanies a day of tense court action and police chatter as Thaw faces legal scrutiny and possible developments emerge. Countess of Yarmouth learns of the tragedy and Earl Yarmouth notes possible rifts between Thaw and White.
Mrs Charley Holman of Pittsburg travels to New York to reunite with her daughter Florence Evelyn Thaw, after a period of estrangement stemming from the wedding. The elder Thaw meets Florence in the city as reconciliation appears possible following family tensions.
In Bowling Green Ohio on June 37 a person named Martin from Pemberville drowned in eight gallons of water. Found standing on her head in a blue stone jar used as a rain barrel she had fallen in while looking into the water and couldn't escape.
Cincinnati reporter cites Major Williamson of the Panama canal commission noting a brewing revolution in Panama. He recalls streets crowded with Conservatives and liberals, predicting upheaval or a theatrical flare as gunfire and arrests occur amid American presence on the Isthmus.
Special to The Georgian Spartanburg D C June 27 H R Howell resigns as YMCA secretary effective September 1 to pursue YMCA training work in Chicago. He has served as secretary since the association’s founding, and directors have not yet elected a successor.
James Webb keeps a rooster deemed fiercer than a watchdog in Philadelphia on June 27. As officers Policeman Schilakey and Sergeant Ward passed Webb’s home the bird charged and men were about to shoot it before Webb emerged and intervened.
J Ogden Armour, head of a leading Chicago meat packing house, returned from Europe and condemned the federal investigation and report on the packing industry. He argued the attack harms American goods and could cost millions in losses, while sensational journalism damages the industry and foreign competition gains. Armour noted one of his 10-year-old daughter’s health appeared good with only minor lameness.
Special report from The Georgian Augusta Ga dated June 27 notes DrwE Ly Cheeny’s June work as meat and milk inspector. A large amount of meat was turned down for not meeting standards and was submitted to the board of health last night.
The General Assembly opens amid a flood of measures. Legislation includes appropriations for state institutions, reorganizing courts, hiring reforms, and authorizing acts on corporations and infrastructure. Names include Rucker Clarke, Longley Troup, Butts Glynn, Jenkins Putnam, Marin Adams Elbert, Nix Wilson Gwinnett, Felder Bible, Alexander DeKalb, and others. The session features proposals on race separation in reform institutions and juror drawing rules, plus road and land recording matters.
The senate convened for a 55 minute session at 10 o'clock on Wednesday, introducing eight new bills and two resolutions, and receiving executive session recess appointments. The body reviewed the governor's messages, named committees, and prepared for a full term with plans for railroad, finance, and clerk pay measures, while honoring Doorkeeper Jonse Green.
In New York on June 27 George pursued divorce from Mea Grace Lovett. The court found the allegations true, Lovett absent but later reacting with gratification. Mea Grace Wells, mother of Orm, attended as the verdict was pronounced amid defense of injustice and calls for higher court review.
Seaboard Air Railway will operate a through sleeping car from Atlanta to Wilmington every Saturday June through August leaving 9:35 p.m. and returning Thursday at 1:00 a.m. arriving in Atlanta Friday 6:20 a.m. Cars will be ready in Wilmington for transfer to Wrightsville Beach hotels. Round trip end rate five days 5 dollars. Season tickets 18.55.
Mrs. Sarah Forsyth, age 66, died at her residence on 16 street of Bright's disease at night. Funeral services will be held from her late residence on AV day afternoon at 4 o'clock with interment at Oakland, Atlanta. Attending officials include Robert Ledsinger of G ville James Cameron of Athuntay Steed of Hater O mo Owens of Spring Place Aubrey Suddath of Maysville and Doo Jesse W. Green. All other officials of the last senate were present Wednesday.
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