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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1905
Page
3
In Warsaw on December 24 the government battles Reds with war dawns. Doubagom’s acceptance of Moscow’s offer to form a loyalist SS militia sparks horror amid calls for revolution. A dynamite blast destroys a flat storing explosives, devastating the building without casualties.
In Philadelphia on December 4 a police officer warned Ben Hanford a New York socialist candidate to stop denouncing Roosevelt or the meeting would be shut down. The disruption sparked heated exchanges as Edward Moore defended free speech and police action.
Christmas and New Year travel rates offered by Western and Atlantic Railroad Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis Railway. One and one third fares plus 50 cents? Tickets available to teachers and students December 11 to 24 with return by January 8 1906. General public fares valid December 22 23 24 25 and January 2 1906 with travel end by January 4 1906. Charles E Harman general passenger agent.
Macon Georgia December 24 Special Zachary groceryman arrested on car breaking and receiving stolen goods bound over to answer in city court for receiving stolen goods. A negro arrested in connection with detectives Amason and Jenkins. Zachary held in possession of tobacco shells condensed milk and other groceries stolen from a car and warehouse platform.
Former Congressman James A Lockhart of Wadesboro died at Presbyterian hospital after a long illness at age 55. Democrat, served in the state legislature, and once in the forty fourth Congress. Charles Fitzpatrick of Godfrey Morgan County died yesterday. about 45 with two children, longtime prominent citizen and county commissioner. Funeral held in Madison Georgia area.
The Piedmont Hotel hosts a festive Christmas display with garlands, wreaths, and a fairyland dining room. New proprietors Harvey and Wood promise an elegant dinner from five to eight with a grand menu and orchestra. Prices and details reflect refined Southern hospitality.
The article argues President Roosevelt can sway delegates from Maryland and five other states totaling 842, shaping the Republican national convention. It notes Bonaparte as Maryland’s “boss,” Cortelyou’s lingering chairmanship, and broader efforts to build influence in the South and West to control the platform, candidates, and organization, while facing opposition from critics and congress.
The city rang with generous joy and unselfish spirit as Christmas was celebrated widely. Streets overflowed with gifts, winners head to toe in new finery, and families, soldiers, and merchants shared in the season’s warmth. The enduring message from Atlanta was a public toast to generosity and unity.
Short items of local interest report Dr J W Leh pastor leaving for Meral services in St Louis and return to Atlanta Thursday. Horace Mitchell charity gift for Christmas to helper children through Chief Jennings. Deaths include Horace Mitchell 5 year old of Mr and Mrs W T Pf tchell, Mrs M H Brown in Kirkwood, Lydia White 78, and related funeral details. Elberton alderman nomination closes with tight race. in Mexico City bank to double capital.
Washington reports a 1905 export surge with China yielding over 60 million in ten months and Japan about 46.5 million, far outrunning 1904 gains. Copper clothing cotton flour and machines drive China growth while Japan buys flour vehicles raw cotton and lumber. Cotton cloth exports to China reach 27.4 million, flour dips, and Japan’s cotton demand rises with high US prices.
Rev A B Holderby preached at Moore Memorial church on Christmas day affirming Jesus Christ as both divine son and man. He described Christ’s human nature, Jewish lineage, and royal Davidic descent, urged modest worship over revelry, and praised Atlanta officials for suppressing rowdy Christmas displays.
Pastor Ellenwood of Peachtree and Harris streets preached on The Greatest Gift detailing Christmas as more than a date. He spoke of the spirit of Christmas as giving and receiving, urging generosity from the heart and citing Christ as the divine gift inspiring humane growth.
A lost watch case bearing initials J R A was reported with a five dollar reward for its return to Southern Spring Bed Company. The notice appears amid a broader, religious-tinged column discussing spiritual strength and Christmas themes, alongside a brief item about the National Miners' convention being postponed to early next year in Mexico City.
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