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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1906
Page
1
A Christmas morning blaze at Harper Brothers and Ragsdale Carlisle stock yards on Marietta and Emmett streets cremated 700 horses and mules valued at about 125000, with the building at 20000. Night watchman R L Bayne escaped after being burned. Fire hampered by distance from city water and cold 19 degree weather. Safe largely emptied of cash. insurers cited around 50000 on stock and building.
Kingston Jamaica December 25 Sixteen persons drowned when a boat capsized in a two day storm. The tempest caused heavy damage to banana and other fruit crops and marked the worst weather in years.
In San Jose on December 26 eighteen people were injured when two day coaches and a baggage car of Southern Pacific train No 502 derailed on a curve near Birmingham siding and plunged 75 feet down an embankment. The train had slowed before the impact, and it is believed rail spread contributed to the accident.
Colonel James E. Pepper of Lexington Kentucky, a famed distiller, died at the Waldorf Astoria after a fall near Thirty third Street. His wife lies seriously ill in the same hotel with bronchial pneumonia. Autopsy likely to be performed as health officials cite missing death details.
City and J A Carlisle of Atlanta report the Harpers connected to a burglary with ties to Albert Leonidas and George Harper in St Louis and Charleston. Chief Turner of the county police is notified and detains two officers for inquiry. County officers Gordon and Echols arrive near the fire about midnight to find only a night watchman and nearby stock men present.
A devotional verse travels from northern lands to Bethlehem, promising peace and the birth of the King of Love. It envisions angels sweeping the earth, guiding shepherds and children to a human Christ who remains present today in human needs.
The paper notes two editions today to keep content light and allow families time with their folks. The editors express quiet satisfaction at delivering a paper that satisfies readers without printing any material to be ashamed of.
Special to The Georgian Waycross Ga Dec 25 Fred Ficken who has charge of the Railroad Restaurant here at night was shot in the arm shortly before 6 o clock Sunday morning Three shots were fired through the glass door from the east side of the building at Mr Ficken One ball broke a plate which Mr Ficken had in his hand at the time and another hit him in the arm at the elbow and ranged down into the wrist The other ball missed its mark and crashed through the door on the other side Policemen N J McClellan and E Cott ingham went to work on the case and soon had Tom Pughley a negro arrested as being the person that fired the shots The negro was locked up on the evidence against him is very strong While painful Mr Ficken s wound is not at all serious and he will soon be at right again
Chicago police report Herman Oberg 55 and Robert Widgren 54 dead after a mysterious explosion on Elm Street. Two others injured while attempting rescue. Investigators consider suicide, accident, or robbery motives. theory also mentions railroad involvement. No injuries beyond the four men.
Miss Tymna Freeman a near Covington girl and a stenographer was accidentally shot by her uncle E Larrimore on Christmas morning at 7 in the Larrimore home kitchen 38 Strong street. The 38 caliber revolver bullet pierced the abdomen and she lies in Grady hospital in critical condition. The pistol discharged while Mr Larrimore reloaded the cylinders after dangling cartridges were handed to him by Freeman. The tragedy occurred as gifts had just been worn from the Christmas tree and the family prepared breakfast.
A fire sparked by a grate on a birthday afternoon burned Marie Ford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Ford, as she reached for a gift. Neighbors and Engine House No. 8 members extinguished the flames, but she died Tuesday morning at Sacred Heart Hospital. Funeral services are planned for Wednesday at Sacred Heart Church.
At Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, members of the Ninth (colored) Cavalry allegedly intoxicated assaulted a bound car crew, kicked the conductor, and locked them in before racing toward the fort. Rioters were placed in the guard house. several women were present. Captain Edgar A. Macklin was slightly improved after injuries. assailant still at large as officers pursue leads.
In Halifax on December 25, a rescue saved the crew of the Beatrice traveling from Charlottetown to Sydney as the vessel hammered toward rocks at the entrance. Wounded sailors were treated at Grady hospital after ambu lanced aid, while a Georgian resident recounted a restless scene and the moment a pistol discharged during a distressing incident at a nearby home.
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