A Christmas Night in Darktown Court
In a Darktown Christmas Eve session Recorder Broyles presided over cases of Adel Swann Joseph Brewer and Josephine Littl. Swann tastily defends apple jack indulgence while Brewer rides a mule and Littl defends festive banter. all face fines and scolding for drunken behavior and public mischief amid racial tension.
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Swann
Adel Swann
Andel
Emmy Trodernish
Adel
Yassah
Briles
Joseph Brewer
Darktown
Joseph
Darien
Recorder Broyles
Huttons Death Investigated Over Suspicious Circumstances
Bert Hutton a veteran saloon keeper found dead after sudden illness at his Garibaldi Street home. Police and coroner probe possible poisoning while doctors cite scarlet fever. $1,200 from saloon sale unaccounted for as investigators search for clues and survivors in Cleveland.
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Bert Hutton
Hutton
Garibaldi' Free
Cleveland
Pentestreet
J. L. Jarvis
Brown
Peiors Street
Ball
Covington
Garibaldi Street
Jarvis
Huttor
Young Woman Says Park Assault Claim Was Joke
Mary Estep, previously alleging an assault in a Washington park, told police the claim was intended as a joke and asked that the matter be dropped. The December 23 report notes police concern over the initial allegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mary Estep
Bete
Disorder on Whitehall Street Endangers Christmas Night
Crowds on Whitehall Street between Alabama and Mitiphell caused bedlam after dark. Firearms, cannons, and fireworks frightened ladies and horses. rubber balls with cords struck women. Police swiftly enforced city code sections 1828 1846 and 1847 to curb the nuisance. Small crackers in backyards allowed on Christmas Day, otherwise violators face arrest and fines. Chief Ball pledges strict enforcement to prevent disgraceful street scenes.
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Bedlam
Whitehall Street
Alabama
Mitiphell
Ball
Santa Claus to Visit Poor Children in Atlanta Today
A Christmas party for Atlanta's poor children is set for 2 PM at the fire department headquarters on Alabama Street. About 1,590 youngsters are expected as donations fill hundreds of gift packages with candy and other treats. Chief Joyner's team will lead the event with Santa Claus distributing presents and many volunteers aiding in the preparations and distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Atlanta
Alabama Street
Santa Claus
Police Department
Joyner
Ball
Harry Schtesinger
Heroic Georgia girl saves train and earns gold watch
Miss Jordan of near Marietta, Georgia, warned a freight train from a swollen culvert during a storm, signaling the engine crews and earning a gold watch from Western and Atlantic railroad engineers and firemen. The gift honors her courage and foresight, with a presentation planned by Gus Sanaihe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Marietta
Miss Jordan
Western and Atlantic
Mise Jordan
H. E. Ducket
HE. O. Stelle
Atlantic
Aason
Gus Sanaihe
Une
Atlanta news agent helps catch accused killer in Jackson
Carl Harvil an Atlanta news agent on the Southern railway spotted a big man fitting the Sparks killer's description in Jackson Ga He notified conductors and officers and helped arrest the suspect who denies being Porter claiming the name Joe Appleton The Sparks town offers 100 reward with Harvil likely to receive a share for the capture.
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Carl Harvil
Atlanta
Southern
Macon
Jackson
Henry Porter
J. L. Kirby
Marshal M. J. Kinard
Sparks
Young Harris
The
Constitution
Garvil
Harvis
Special -Service Department
Southern Railway
Reswt
G. S. Scarlet
Troon
Porter
Scarlet
Crawford
Butts County
Policeman Crawford
Joe Appleton
Harvil
Lawrenteville
Capitol Avenue
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Joe
Josephine Littl
Josephine
Stockade
Jedge Briles
de Perlice
Joseph Eorder
Suristma
Kalcatr
Western and Atlantic Railroad
Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway
B. Harman
Ey. F. Smith
Georgia Military Academy
Collageh-Park
Cc. Woodward
A.M
Rogers
Rogers’ Stag
King Hardware Co
Woolley
Pryor
Big Negro
Luxaire
Cy Ny
Chair Gar Travel
Burlington
N. Pryor St
Atlanta, Ga
Merrie
Geni Sou
Crankshaw
Harles W. Crankshaw
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