Prisoners Given Liberties at State and Federal Pens
Prisoners at the Federal Prison near Chattahoochee celebrate Christmas with a rest day, a concert by the prison orchestra, meals, and smoking in cells. The event mirrors similar scenes at 23 felony and 30 misdemeanor camps statewide, with barbecues, singing, and a baseball game among inmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orison Orchestra
Frank
Foster
Mias
Ruby Brooks
Walter Ballard
Lucius Perry Hillis
Annie
Claire Anzford
Mise Ruby Brooks
Lucius Perry Hine
Annie Langford
March
Chattahoochee
Georgia
Christmas Brings Dinners to Atlanta's Needy Homes
Christmas was celebrated by charitable groups across the city with baskets and dinners for the poor. Salvation Army and Associated Charities distributed meals, gifts, and stockings at Home for the Friendless, Sheltering Arms, and the American Salvation Army Home. Major Berriman reported 217 baskets from Marietta Street headquarters, each feeding a family of five, with items like bread, milk, fruit, and vegetables. At the Home for Old Ladies and Soldiers' Home, frail elders and veterans received festive meals, aided by the Daughters of the Confederacy and similar groups.
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Salvation Armies
Highland Avenue
Anna T. Mitchell
Appling
A. Q. Turner
Miss Mitchell
Owen
Fairyland
Reoh
Walton
Santa Claus
Susie Oliver
Associated Charities
Atlanta
Salvation Army
American Salvation Army
the Salvation
Marietta Street
Berriman
Major Berriman
Auburn
Central Avenue
Williams
Army
East Mitchell Street
J. Purtell
Daughters of the Confederacy
Captain
Tip" Harrison
Amos Fox
Savannah
Uncle Sam Soldiers Spend Quiet Christmas at Fort McPherson
Fort McPherson soldiers kept to guard duty only and spent Christmas day off the lines. The four companies enjoyed freedom on the reservation, with a noon Christmas dinner and a contest to judge which could prepare the best mess. No games were played due to bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort MaPherson
Department of the Gals
Army
A Christmas Day in Atlanta Shines with Sunshine and Fireworks
The city woke to a perfect Christmas with sunny skies and a calm wind. Fireworks, drums, and toy parades filled the morning as 79,487 blasts rang through Washington Street and Peachtree Street. Officials and clubs hosted gatherings at Capital City and Piedmont Driving Club while hotels offered lavish dinners and family reunions.
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Gant Claas
Aleigh
Itv
Henry Gredy
The
Constitution
Cley
Amy
Bemt
Atlanta
Washington Street
Capitol
Peachtree Street
Turlin Street
Thurmond
Bedlam
Ara
Jack
Dorothy
Witch Fellows
Amd
Capital City Club
Atlanta Arthletic Club
Transportation Club
Piedmont Driving Club
Bo’ Club
Met
Society St
New
Kimball
Piedmont
Marion
Aragon
Mareats
East Lake
Henry Grady
God
Bowser Speaks on Christmas at Unitarian Church
Dr. Alexander T. Bowser delivered the annual Christmas sermon to a large audience at the Unitarian church. He praised the day as a beacon of good will and generous deeds across Christian lands, noting Jesus lived and leads humanity toward knowledge, morals, and religion.
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Unitarian
Alexanger T. Bowser
Jesus
Charmields
Hay
Mary
Babe
Palestine
Publc
Galilee
Capitol Locked All Day on Christmas Day
The state capitol was locked at every entrance and most offices were empty as officials kept Christmas at home. Governor and others stayed away, except State Treasurer R E Park who worked on the Neal Bank receivership. Most officials will resume routine duties next week after the holiday.
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State Capitol
Capitol
Statehouse
Atlanta
R. E. Park
Neal Bank
Candler
Central Bank and Trust Corporation
Man Ends Life On Busy Street During Christmas Party
In St Louis on December 26 Jas Hornish, desolate after marital trouble, drank carbolic acid on a crowded street corner during a student celebration. A pint of milk was forced into his mouth but failed to save him. His dying words were repeatedly "Mother." He was twenty six.
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St. Louis
Jas. Hornish
Djornish
Americus Christmas amid merrymaking and orderly streets
Americus Georgia reports a peaceful Christmas with business suspended for the day. Many entertainments were held in churches and donations given to the poor and state orphanages. The city was crowded with revelers but maintained excellent order through the night.
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Americus
Bussnesa
Americas
Boy Injury From Powder Explosion In Columbus
A 10 year old boy Curtis Johnson son of Walter Johnson of Bast Highlands was injured when he lit a match near packed powder in a can. The powder exploded sending a piece of the can into the corner of his eye and tearing the scalp open to the hairline. He received medical care for a deep scalp wound and eye injury.
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Columbus
Curtis Johnson
Walter Johnson
Bast Highlands
Handsome Swiss watch given to Gen Supt Levin
General Superintendent J. Levin of the Western Union Telegraph company in Atlanta received a handsome Swiss movement striking watch from department heads he presides over. Donors include B F Dillon J R Terhune L J Maxwell G W Lloyd R Crowder and L J Amaden with multiple district headquarters noted. The imported watch strikes hours, quarters and halves and is described as one of the handsomest in the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Levin
Western Union Telegraph Company
Atlanta
B. F. Dillon
Jacksonville
Fla
J.R. Terhune
Nashville
L. J. Maxwell
Richmond
Smoke remedy advertisement for cold and asthma
An old cigarette and cigar advertisement promotes smoke remedies for cold catarrh and asthma. It notes drug stores and cigar retailers offering the product at a discount.
Louisiana Railway Denies General Strike Closing Lines
In New Orleans on December 25, the Louisiana Railway and Navigation Company rejected claims that a nationwide strike tied up the line. The company reported that only a limited number of freight office clerks were involved and that passenger and freight movements continued as usual.
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New Orleans
Louisiana Railway and Navigation Company
Train strike narrows as New Orleans freight workers walk out
A strike by clerks in the freight office in Shreveport and nearby disruptions have limited operations. Officials say a ten percent wage cut precipitated the action. The company plans to move freight from New Orleans tomorrow, aiming to keep shipments on track while the dispute continues.
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Senger
Shreveport
Échcials
New Orleans
Death of Pittsburg Chinese Woman Alarms Community
Sang Foo Wah a 39 year old Chinese woman and Pittsburg’s only Chinese resident woman died suddenly at her cousin's home. Officials cited probable opium related heart failure. Panic spread among local Chinese as they refused to help move the body, terrified by beliefs of a local deity and omen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Sang
Foo Wah
Phyat Nm
Joss
Fired A Blank Charge Into Face Of Youth In Reynoldstown
T A Wright a young negro was arrested by County Policeman Davie for discharging eight blank cartridge plates into Earl McGuire a twelve year old white boy in Reynoldstown. The boy suffered facial burns with possible permanent injury though eyes escaped damage. Cox a drunken negro fired five shots into a vacant house and escaped officers.
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T. A Wright
Davie
Earl McGuire
Reynoldstown
Fred
McGuire
Ea Cox
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Pat
Uncle Sam
Soldier Boys
Bowser
Ito
H. W. Rountree & Bro, Trunk and
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