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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1906
Page
1
Fragmentary report describes Mississippi troops deploying a Gatling gun to quell a race riot near a railway town. It details casualties from clashes, court actions, and implied federal and state responses amid tensions and investigations.
A chaotic early report claims a fire killed and cremated families while husbands slept. The fragmentary text mentions Princess Anoa and Blige Meeers, with unclear origins and possible references to a heated stove. Further details are unreadable.
An inmate at a federal prison received a Christmas liberty offer after a court review. The story describes plans for a quiet holiday with turkey, gifts, and a jailyard celebration, detailing officials and inmate expectations for Christmas Day and the days leading up to the event.
Atlanta reported the coldest Christmas Eve on record with temperatures around 16 degrees above zero at the Empire Building and even colder readings near ground level. The day featured a brisk wind averaging 20 to 48 mph, a trace of snowfall, and tourism and Christmas activity affected by the frigid air.
The 50th anniversary convention opens tomorrow with a 2 PM business session at the Rivervary venue. An estimated 448 delegates have arrived, with final turnout expected by Wednesday morning, as preparations for quarters and decorations proceed.
A reported confrontation involving Powell ended with a fatal police shooting. The article describes an attempted arrest, injuries, and the sequence leading to Powell’s death during the arrest. Witnesses and officials provide conflicting accounts while investigators review the case.
Fragmented weather note reports fair to cold conditions with some warmth in places. Mentions winds from the west and northeast and a vague date reference. Information is incomplete and names or places are unclear.
Early Christmas for Atlanta brings orderly streets and hopeful crowds. Amid brisk air and bright sun, religious devotion meets bustling shoppers as citywide confidence grows and stores prepare for a festive season. The piece contrasts past chaos with a disciplined holiday, noting saloons ordered closed and public serenity prevailing.
Neighbors report a double tragedy at 144 Gaskill Street where J Walter Wightower was found dead with gunshot injuries after an apparent homicide of wife Bessie Jones Hightower. Coroner to hold inquest as police review whether third party involvement occurred. Eye witness accounts include 7 year old son Henry. Witness statements and weapon recovered at the scene.
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