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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1905
Page
2
Readers can obtain The Constitution daily at Hotaling's Newspaper Agency at Broadway and 38th Street in New York City. The item highlights current events, political figures, and economic notes amid a stream of miscellaneous observations about Russia, Cuba, and other international affairs.
An observant piece on Atlanta Christmas shopping contrasts rich and poor buyers, bustling crowds, and the seasonal mood. It notes elderly couples savoring family joy, busy clerks, and hidden sadness among derelicts, urging early shopping and reflecting on the social dynamics of the holiday rush.
The life of John Hipple Mitchell unfolds as a political romance with tragedy. Born poor in Pennsylvania, he read law at night, rose in Portland politics, and became a leading U S senator candidate. A later sensational Oregonian tale framed his ascent amid personal hardship and public controversy.
A narrative traces John H. Mitchell once Hipple from Oregon, a man who abandoned his wife and children, found forgiveness, gained power as a U.S. senator for thirty years, then faced land fraud charges. Indicted, tried, and jailed, his fall illustrates that moral flaws surface despite political success.
The Constitution congratulates Brandon and Matthews on the Taylor County Reporter’s debut. It notes Georgia’s prosperity shown by new country banks and newspapers funded by Georgia money. The piece commends Taylor County for its growing economic progress and local press presence.
Frank A Arnold passed away in Atlanta leaving a void felt by many. The cultured man with fine education and a joyful disposition made enduring friendships and enriched the social fabric of the community.
The Southern Medical College association elected officers in Louisville with President Dr Christopher Hopkins of Richmond Virginia, Vice President Dr T H Frazier of Mobile Alabama, and Secretary Dr D C Savage of Nashville Tennessee. The convention adjourned without adopting a constitutional amendment demanding high school education for all candidates.
In Atlanta friends note Dr Phintzy Calhoun son of Dr A W Calhoun has completed a year as intern at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary and has been named house surgeon of the eye section after a competitive exam. Local figures recount his career, other visitors and hotel proceedings at the Kimball and Aragon amid a city full of notes on Georgia professional life.
President Washington sent nominations to the Senate including collectors of customs in Tampa Key West Pensacola and Apalachicola districts U S attorneys for Southern District of Florida and Georgia and the Eastern District of Tennessee U S marshals for Florida and Tennessee and a pension agent for Knoxville Also Mississippi appointments announced from the White House last night.
In Slatesville North Carolina December 12 Hugh McDonald a former English subject who died by his own hand a few weeks ago had a suit against the government over cotton destroyed during the Civil War McDonalds heirs are pushing the claim which reportedly involves 2 500 000 for confiscated cotton and references to McDonalds years as a supprosort who was thought dead then reappeared in Statesville corpse
Children across Georgia write to Santa requesting gifts such as drums, trains, dolls, automobiles, skates, and blocks. They include photos, ask for family members, and share polite notes in a period newspaper voice, with many signing their ages and addresses for print.
A collection of child written notes to Santa Claus from Atlanta and nearby towns. Each letter requests toys dolls clothing and treats with mentions of ages addresses and family details. Children ask for items like dolls, doll carriages, toy guns, races, blocks and music toys along with holiday wishes for relatives.
A jumble of Santa requests from young Atlanta residents and nearby towns. Children name gifts including dolls, toy engines, trunks, tricycles, fire wagons, drums, and candy. Some letters note addresses on Hayden Street and Central Avenue, with hopeful signoffs to Santa and family references.
A dated collection of letters from children in Marietta Georgia addressed to Santa Claus. They request a doll stove tea set plane doll ring gold watch trunk train air gun lantern bicycle steam engine and fireworks, along with fruit and clothing items. Names include Gladys Gober Alice Gober and Gladys Pierce, with ages cited and family pleas for good behavior.
Two young readers from Marietta Georgia write hopeful Christmas requests to Santa Claus. John Adams asks for firecrackers Roman candles candy nuts a jumping jack and a tricycle. Ralph Kemp Greer asks for a real watch a bath an air gun shots handkerchiefs a red engine and more candy and fruit.
A collection of handwritten Christmas requests from Georgia youngsters. Kathleen Combs asks for skates and a large doll. Roy Hunter, Ezra Duprieu, Walter Aims, and others request toys and clothing for Christmas, noting ages and humble wishes in simple letters from Atlanta and Fort Gaines.
The central reform movement committee, led by Anderson & Anderson in New York, plans a noon conference today to arrange a Washington visit with President Roosevelt. Delegates from West Virginia Kentucky and southern states are expected. a mammoth mass meeting in Washington will be held Friday evening presided by Chief Justice Brinker.
Senator West of Georgia visited Washington on December 12 while en route to Atlanta from New York where he attended an immigration conference. He lunched at the Capitol with Senators Bacon and Clay and was entertained by Judge Griggs and other members of the house.
In Raleigh Nevada a special report notes a supreme car case involving a corporation and a petition. The Ben yer Company is mentioned in connection with the proceedings and the sidetracks of the case.
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