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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1901
Page
6
Atlanta embraces a lavish charitable surge on Christmas with Salvation Army feeding thousands, Santa events for hundreds of needy children, and widespread aid across hospitals jails shelters and orphanages. Public servants keep essential duties, while officials and churches celebrate with services and family rituals amid holidays.
Foreman L Watson receives a silver tie with a greeting card from colleagues as a Christmas gesture. The issue notes Motormen and Conductors Union post a wage increase to 19 cents an hour effective January, while holiday travel tickets with special dates are announced by school officials and rail lines for December and early January.
Anthony Manley, a long time state servant since 1830, died at his home last night at eight from pneumonia. Once a butler at the executive mansion, he spent the past decade as a porter for Comptroller General Wright at the capitol and was known across the state for his faithful service.
Henry L Jones an employee of The Constitution was injured while working on an elevator carriage. A sudden upward movement fractured three ribs as he adjusted machinery. He was taken to Grady hospital and reported resting easily with favorable condition.
The Atlanta police department presents Chief John W Ball with a solid gold badge as a Christmas gift. Hoenre H Cabaniss chairs the ceremony, with brief remarks by Captain J W English and city officials praising the force. The badge, made by Charles W Crankshaw, features Iskarat gold, an eagle crest, and weighs 60 pennyweight.
More than two thousand underprivileged youngsters visited Atlanta fire department headquarters for a Santa Claus event. Chief Ball, Chief Joyner, and Harry Schlesinger led volunteers from the police and fire departments to distribute bags of candy, fruit, and baked goods. Despite crowding, the process was orderly, with 150 bags remaining and donations benefiting Carrie Steele Home and the Barclay mission.
A formal badge presentation honors Chief Ball as Harry White pins the emblem while speakers praise the police force. Recurring notes emphasize loyalty, vigilance, and a new era of support with Christmas and New Year wishes from Recorder Nash Broyles Councilman Kontz City Attorney Mayson ex-Councilman Barrett and Police Commissioner Jones.
Unknown person fired a 3 caliber pistol into a residence at 296 Rawson Street late yesterday afternoon. The bullet narrowly missed two occupants. A reward of 350 is offered for information leading to arrest and conviction. readers with any description are urged to contact the city editor of The Constitution.
J H Jackson owner of a junk emporium on Marietta Street and four assistants began at 6 am to count every person crossing the viaduct over the next eighteen hours. The motive remains a mystery as they work in shifts and offer no reasons. The effort aims to complete at midnight with the workers silent on the purpose. A separate notice touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a remedy for various ailments with a testimonial from J F Gerall of St Paul Ark.
The article argues clothing and household items vary in longevity and promotes the Wheeler & Wilson No 9 sewing machine as a lasting choice. It asserts long service with minimal upkeep beyond cleaning and oiling and notes sales room 71 Whitehall.
Christmas travel advances on Southern Railway with one third fare round trip to all territory points. Students may buy Dec 16 22 return by Jan 8 1902 with school cert. Public sale starts Dec 21 with same rules. For details call Union Depot phone 178.
Colonel W G Obear, inspector general of Georgia state troops, is removed from regular active duty by Governor Candler and will serve only when called by executive order after January 1. The change leaves his pay unchanged but limits regular duties, with potential resignation possible if the new arrangement stands.
The inspector general plans to finish inspection next week with one company remaining. Capitol reports say Governor has figuratively decapitated Colonel Ghear, though he retains his office under new limits. Longstanding friction in the adjutant general’s office continues but affects only the inspector general. Also an advertisement notes Ten Thousand Packs of superb playing cards from Lyon & Healy at 25 cents per pack, gilt edges, leatherette case.
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