Christmas News Highlights From Atlanta And Surroundings
A scattered summary of holiday events and local notes from Atlanta includes weather chatter, the Christmas mail boom, and civic shifts. Postmaster E F Blodgett notes record Christmas mail volume. W N Cox named superintendent of the Atlanta and West Point railroad. Noah R. Fowler dies at 79 in Kirkwood. Lily Langtry entertains in town. horse and crew events loom at Hamburg and nearby venues. crime marks several incidents in Savannah and other counties.
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Nine Black People Sought By Mob in Hopkinsville
A mob in Hopkinsville Kentucky sought nine Black individuals amid a two day conflict. The group was said to have fled toward Madisonville for safety as charges emerged over a serious assault and mutilation of an unknown man a week earlier. A confessed assailant claimed the stranger was robbed of 8100 by him and companions.
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Tragic Christmas Eve Murder Suicides in Hudson
In Hudson on Christmas Eve Jozeph Phillips a Hollows farm laborer, unable to buy gifts for his three motherless children, killed Todo 15 Frank 16 and Carrie 10 with an ax and then hanged himself in a neighbor's barn. Neighbors report poverty drove the tragedy.
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Quiet Christmas at the White House for Roosevelt
Washington December 25 President Roosevelt kept a quiet Christmas at the White House. He attended funeral services for Mrs Hoar and spent time at his desk after a short morning ride. Presents were distributed to children, Archie Roosevelt displayed a homemade sewing room tree. Several officials and notable guests joined via dinner with Senator Lodge and other dignitaries. embassies also hosted holiday dinners.
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Arson arrest of notorious forger in New York case
New York police arrest60 year old Charles Williamson alias Perrin later known as Charles P Hall linked to Bank of England forgery case and Hing Sing prison fire. Once a retired banker he allegedly forged bonds in 1893 and burned his Van Alen place, then vanished. He has spent nearly three decades in prison according to reports.
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Funeral of Mrs Hoar in Washington Attended by Roosevelt
Funeral services for Mrs Ruth Hoar wife of Senator Hoar of Massachusetts were held today at All Souls Unitarian church in Washington with President Roosevelt in attendance. The cortège accompanied by Senator Hoar proceeded this afternoon to Worcester for interment.
Senator Hanna Te Better In Cleveland Visit
Senator Wanna, who had been ill in New York, arrived home yesterday in a private car and was reported much better today. He was about his home and received several callers during the day.
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Three Die as Toy Pistols Claim Victims in Wilmington
Wilmington sources report three deaths from toy pistol incidents on Christmas Day, one white boy and two colored boys. Police say the holiday celebration was the busiest in years and the city jail is crowded with cases stemming from the spree.
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Alive and healthy woman lives without a spleen
Iowa City December 25 Miss Gave Smith of Kinnross Iowa visits University of Iowa hospital and tells Dr William Jepson the spleen was removed months ago. The remarkable case will be presented to the American Association of Surgeons in Denver next week.
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Menominee Disaster Aboard Steamer After Fifteen Days Stranded
Passengers of the Menominee recount a hurricane ordeal after a 60 foot wave disabled the ship near the Atlantic. The rudder post broke, steering failed, and the vessel drifted for five days until a temporary gear allowed return to Falmouth and transfer to ships for onward travel to Liverpool and New York.
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Zion Children to Be Excluded From Chicago Public Schools
Chicago December 25 health department orders all city children to be vaccinated for smallpox or face debarment from public schools. Zion followers claim vaccination is ineffective, leading to segregation of Zion children who must present vaccination certificates. noncompliant children will have their names and addresses sent to health authorities.
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Quarrel Fatal to Brown Evans in Brivania
Brown Evans, a known county youth, was shot five times at his Cameron area store after an altercation with Charley Stafford. Stafford surrendered to the sheriff and claims Evans began the trouble by striking them with a stick and firing first. An opposing account from a black eyewitness says the Staffords shot Evans without provocation amid local unrest.
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Russia Hopes to Prevent War in Far East Dispute
Reports from St. Petersburg and Tokyo detail Russia’s stance on negotiations with Japan over the Far East crisis. The Russian Foreign Office holds to its proposals, while hints of possible concessions surface. Tokyo officials discuss railway funding and public support for a potential war stance, with leaders urging transparency and national unity amid a critical international situation.
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Dinners Dropped for 25000 Poor in New York
The Salvation Army distributed 25000 Christmas dinners at Grand Central Palace in New York. Starting at 10 o'clock, 6000 baskets provided meals for five persons each, while another 6000 families hoped to share a feasting evening. Commander Booth-Tucker led the drive with the Army staff assisting across the city.
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Seismic shocks felt across St Lawrence county and Los Angeles
A distinct earthquake shook Ogdensburg New York and was reported across St Lawrence county with buildings trembling in Madrid and a thunder like sound. Separately Los Angeles recorded a severe quake at 6 40 this morning lasting eight seconds with tall buildings swaying and residents rushing outside.
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Trains Crash in Snow Storm Fatality Reported
A suburban Pennsylvania train crashed into a trailing freight train on the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul line at Fifty fourth Street during a heavy snow storm. Brakeman James Dooly was killed and four railroad men were lightly injured. Three cars and the Pennsylvania engine were demolished.
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All San Domingo Once More in Arms
San Domingo December 25 reports say most of the republic under arms backs General Jiminez who leads insurgents toward the city. Provisional government braces for defense as San Pedro de Macoris backs the insurgents. City quiet but mood and business slump amid dire finances from pre mortgaged duties. Panther and Newport arrive. German ships Vineta Gazelle sighted. Dutch ship De Ruyter seen.
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Missing Lanier and pay troubles hit Austell crew
Austell Ga December 26 special Lanier an employee of Brookes construction gang for the Birmingham extension of the Seaboard who had vouchers for upwards of 1400 to settle with men on his payroll is missing after receiving the money from the bank here early yesterday morning Some of the men who should have been paid for the last two weeks arrived in town this morning Some obtained secured notes to tide them over the holidays Lanier s whereabouts are unknown He has been in Brooke s employ for some time and was regarded as honest reliable and efficient Professor Hill appointed consul general at Greytown Nicaragua Washington December 25 The state department announces the appointment of Professor John Todd Hill to be consul general at Greytown Nicaragua
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Leaning Tower Sold in Rome at Stirring Auction
Rome December 28 Bologna’s famed Garisenda tower begun in 1110 by Filippo and Ottono Garisenda and once owned by Marquis Malvezzi has been purchased by Baron Raimenda Franchetti, a noted com pager. The 168 feet tall structure leans ten feet from perpendicular, Dante’s Inferno likening Antaeus to it when a cloud passes. The tower’s misaligned base has prompted public dissatisfaction and calls for government seizure to preserve it for the nation.
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Paris Bakers Strike Inspires Police Show of Force
Paria reports a quiet city aside from scattered bakery shop attacks as police and militia guard the streets. Bakers claim 20,100 workers struck, while police say 80 exited. A Bourse du Travail meeting condemned army intervention to restore order.
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Lead purchase by Japan for bullets alarms Mosney report
The Daily Mail correspondent at Mosney New South Wales says Japan ordered large quantities of pig lead to be used for bullets intended to shoot Russians. Separately in Washington the destroyer Lawrence was disabled by a storm off Hatteras during a torpedo flotilla run. repairs at Key West will take about a month.
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Bodies Sought in Wreckage
Washington Ind December 25 The most terrific wind storm passed this vicinity this afternoon causing much damage and possible fatalities A new five story Cincinnati Heating Company building was leveled with lives feared Fire Chief F Bagans searched for missing Hoes The loss to the building is 20000 and other damage followed Wires down Cold Wave in Nebraska and Missouri Omaha Neb December 25 The mercury fell six degrees since 0am reaching zero later A Louisville Ky ferryboat City of Jeffersonville was blown ashore with passengers safely ashore Storm damaged chimneys show windows St Louis Touched by Storm St Louis December 25 Zero weather after a warm day A 40 mph wind damaged Buckingham Tottel and world fair structures Blizzard Weather Terra Haute Western Indiana reports blizzard conditions The mercury fell three degrees and telephones crippled Snow Storm in Chicago Chicago December 28 Snow fell heavily then a 40 mph northwest wind The thermometer dipped from above to 4 below by night Six Below Zero Sioux City Ia December 26 Temperature dropped to 6 below Franco Italian Treaty Signed Paris December 28 France Italy signed a treaty of arbitration identical to that with Britain
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Britain Recognizes Panama Republic Cheers In Colon
News from Colon reports British recognition of Panama's republic. British residents, including Senor Melendez, celebrate with a torchlight procession and cheers of God Save the King. Washington notes quiet in Casco area and plans to move Minister Beaupre via Olympia.
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