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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1906
Page
6
New York, Dec 25. The sermon extols divine care for homes and family, asks removal of bitterness and vainglory, and prays for faith, virtue, temperance, and charity. It seeks unity in marriage, turning hearts to children and fathers, and ends with praise to God.
Albany Ga Dec 25 a gang of counterfeiters has operated in Albany for days passing two fake twenty dollar bills. One victim was C H McCarthy a colored saloon keeper and the other a boy selling fireworks on Broad street. No arrests yet but police are working diligently to capture the culprits.
Victoria B C December 25 a floating mine thought to have been used by Russia in protecting the harbor of Vladivostok came ashore recently at Sila on the northwest coast of Ja jit land while being examined by natives exploded killing ten of the villagers
An Eighty-first Infantry officer, Obruckert, was killed by an unseen assailant on his estate near Lu how Poland. The incident follows a court martial of revolutionists, with violent actions reported in the region.
A Japanese embassy report in Washington blames both sides for seal poaching and acknowledges failures to enforce regulations protecting the seals. It outlines tightened measures and policy responses to curb illegal sealing and safeguard the wildlife resource.
Harvey Magness about 50, a quiet laborer, shot himself with a pistol at about five this morning two miles north of Mineral Bluff Georgia. His wife and children were in another room, then rushed in to find him dead. no motive given.
Holiday excursions offered by the Georgia Railroad with round trip at one and one third first class fare plus 25 cents. Tickets on sale December 20 21 and 23 24 25 30 31 and January 1 final limit January 7 1907. Information from A Jackson Augusta Ga and G McMillin. Bishop Galloway in Tampa recovering health plans to stay through spring.
In Deland Florida a hard freeze struck the orange growing region last night nearly halting this year’s harvest. Trees suffer only minor damage but the loss of fruit promises a gloomy Christmas for growers across the area.
Special to The Georgian Meridian Miss Dec 25 Batteries I and Company D of the state militia are ordered to Wahalak to quell unrest after reports of a large gathering and threats of violence by armed Black residents. An earlier clash on a Mobile and Ohio Railroad passenger train left a conductor wounded and an unknown Black man killed, with Spencer pursued after escaping with a posse in pursuit.
A promotion for Draughon’s Practical Business College in Atlanta at 122 Peachtree Street offering a scholarship as a lasting Christmas gift. The ad claims a vast chain of two and a half dozen colleges across sixteen states, seven teen years old, the longest chain of business colleges worldwide.
Mrs. Jessie L. Bekle wife of J L Bekle died at her home 172 South Forsyth street Monday morning at 10 o clock Funeral services are planned for Wednesday and interment will be in Hollywood cemetery.
A slim tale unfolds on a Peachtree street car where a quarrel of petty vengeance ends with a small lemon as the supposed cost of misdeeds. A dishonest thread, a dropped coin, and two returned bundles shape a peculiar streetcar moment recounted by amused passengers. The conductor’s mischief and the lemon finale close the scene.
Antanas A. Jools, eight years old and president of the Scientific Novelty Manufacturing Company of Chicago, is accused of obtaining $50,000 by false pretenses. He allegedly ran multiple firms, sold stock at $19 a share, and used decoy letters before being arrested in New York. His wife was found in Philadelphia as investigators traced the fraud.
Fire at 3 a m in Williamson bakery spread to the Odd Fellows block housing the city post office and Randolph and Co jewelry store. The entire block was consumed with an estimated loss of 100000 dollars.
Savannah lumbermen warn they will sue local railways if freight conditions are not remedied immediately. They plan to challenge railways charters as common carriers, arguing contracts are not being honored and congestion harms their business.
In New York on Christmas morning Mrs. Edward Kelly, 50, suffocated and badly burned when her clothing caught fire at a stove in the fourth floor apartment at 135 West Sixtieth Street. Her husband, a railroad employee, fled the fire as tenants escaped in panic, and the body was found later in the kitchen after firefighters extinguished the flames.
Goldfield Nov. 25 Nearly all mines are closed pending a strike settlement. Some miners work on the diamond field section not affected, others conduct assessment on property. The miners union meets tonight and will confer with operators Wednesday. Governor Sparks visited Sunday to learn both sides views and will not intervene unless requested. The town is not deserted.
Norfolk Va December 25 Four lives were lost yesterday in a fire that destroyed two homes in Princess Anne county Mis Samuel Pyner with her child and Mrs Grimsted and her little daughter were caught in the flames and burned to death. The Star theater Christmas matinee promises a bright appearance with immense crowds and new features while optimizing comfort and seating capacity for matinee and evening performances.
Liverpool reports that Rev Chas Aked has written to John D. Rockefeller accepting the pulpit offer at Fifth Avenue Baptist Church in New York. He will receive 10000 yen plus a residence, with no official announcement until church formalities are completed. Aked is expected to face criticism for leaving Ply Chapel for a richer New York church.
Holiday excursion fare set at one third plus 25 cents with a minimum. Tickets on sale December 20 to 23 inclusive? December 30 and 31 1806 and January 1 1907 final limit January 7 1907. Information from W H District Passengers Agent.
Mrs Polly Brown aged 96 died at her daughter Mrs R B Johnsons home at 157 ae street Monday morning at 9 o clock. Funeral services will be held at the residence Wednesday morning at 10 o clock. Interment will be in Hollywood cemetery.
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