Christmas Morning Reverence Across Faiths in Two Cathedrals
A memory renders two vivid Christmas scenes from distant places, one in a European Anglican cathedral and another at St Ignatius mission on the Flathead. The essay contrasts old civilization’s elegance with pioneer ruggedness, united by piety and devotion as choirs, bishops, and a grand organ fill the nave in a midnight service. The enduring influence of the Babe of Nazareth unites diverse worshipers across continents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Outlin
Montana
Nazareth
Earth
Prairies
Ships in Distress Off Columbia River
Wireless calls for immediate help issued tonight by the steamship Author. Harbor radio office reports the distressed vessel at about 47 50 N 124 50 W, likely off the Columbia River. The ship was en route from Lavre to Seattle, with Skagway as a listed destination, and distress details reference the steamship Author and location in Pacific waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Harbor
oMmce
Columbia River
Lavre
Christmas Shopping Crowds Fill Butte Streets
The Butte scene buzzed with last minute shoppers and carnival lights as Elks with a Christmas tree led parades and vendors sold fruit while stores reported strong demand. Turkey prices held steady at 25 cents a pound and Christmas trees blazed as crowds enjoyed the festive mood along Park Street. In El Paso a Mexican train wreck near Celaya killed over twenty with many injured as rebels moved to disrupt rail lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Park Street
Wyoming Street
Montana
San Francisco
Utah
el Paso
Texas
Celaya
Texas City
Mexico
Bozeman Woman Killed by Husband and He Shoots Self
Virginia Belle Maggard 66 was fatally shot by her husband Stephen R. Maggard at their home in Bozeman Montana. He then shot himself in the temple and died hours later while she died at Deaconess hospital. The couple had separated for months and the son lived with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Mont
Virginia Belle Maggard
Stephen R. Maggard
Thei
North
Bozeman ‘Avenue
Hi Wife
Maggard
Deaconess Hospital
Gard
Pred
John Neeby
Honor System to Rule Rinks in Butte Parks Board Decision
The parks and playgrounds committee announced a winter rule set for city skating rinks. Rules prohibit profanity and endangering games, require caution for younger skaters, and pledge enforcement by the honor system due to no on-site caretakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Comemissioner of
Con. Uct
Elt
Favern
Emaller
A.B. Wilkinson
Peter Potter
Sam” Kinville
Jo Lindquist
Cers
Ana Aupervieg
Raisuli Alive Despite Death Reports In Morocco
The Associated Press reports from Tangier that Raisuli the Moroccan bandit leader is alive and in improving condition, contrary to earlier death rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raisuli
Associated Press
Tangier
President Coolidge Lights National Christmas Tree
In Washington on December 24 the Coolidges opened the capital’s holiday observance by turning on the lights of the national Christmas tree. The President and Mrs. Coolidge then welcomed thousands to the White House grounds to sing carols. Cabinet members planned a Christmas Day service and many officials remained away from offices through the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President's Church
White House
Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
Dent
Daugherty
Middlebury “College of Vermont
Coolidge
John
Calvin Jr
Epi
Christmas Message to Disabled Veterans by President Coolidge
President Coolidge sent a Christmas message to disabled American veterans of World War I. He urged them to pursue civil work while the nation fulfills its obligations to their relief, expressing confidence in their fortitude and the country’s support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washen
Coolidge
Washington
Tole
Thone
Police disperse mob of Klansmen at Wayne County Building
Detroit scene details a mob of about 0 Klansmen on the Wayne County Building steps early today. Six police fired pistols to disperse the crowd but no serious injuries were reported, though several persons sustained bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Detroit
Ku Klux Klan
Wayne County
Alleged Forger Chief Poses as Detective Head
Spokane police and Butte officers arrest Co W Jones of Davenport Iowa alias J C Kennedy and Daly with George in Italian and Albertson for part in a ring defrauding over 80 firms with fraudulent checks. Jones identified by Marie Harvey stenographer at the Thornton hotel. checks written on Anselmo Mining and Clark Dank accounts. Officers report he posed as a national detective agency field agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Detective Agency
W. Jones
Davenport
Iowa
J.C. Kenenedy
Daly
Eekle Butte
Spokane
George
Mike’ O'Donnell
Jones
Albertson
Butte
Thornton Hotel
Marie Harvey
Anselmo Mining Company
Clark
Thornton
Poice
Washington City
Jere Murphy
Immunity Question Roils Diplomatic Liquor Case
Police contest immunity claims over 350000 worth of liquor tied to diplomats amid a raid in Washington. Only 15 quarts seized after permits were shown, while a missing customers list triggers a possible broad inquiry and congressional attention after the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legation
Washington
Wythe
Press
Otelain
Commissions Ontarie
District of Columbia
Oyster
Wenceslas Kolowski
Oliah Legation
List
Confident Dixmude Will Land Safely
From France a report says personnel in the Tatahouin region believe the airship Dixmude will be saved. They think it crossed south of Tatahouin and has landed at a distant isolated spot beyond radio contact due to transmission failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
UBR Pifrrefu
France
Wersoaute Tation
Tatahouin
Epec
Soviet and Communist Bodies Declared One and Same
Translation of Izvestia article signed by Steklov shows the declared unity between the Soviet regime and the Communist International. The State Department released excerpts to support claims of revolutionary propaganda by the Soviets. The piece asserts solidarity between Soviet republics and the Communist Internationale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Steklov
Izvests
Communist Internationale
State Department
State Depart ‘Ment
Hughes
Russia
Third Internationale
Muesli
Communit Internationale
Soviet
Also Mentioned on This Page
Christ
Agels
St Ignatius ‘Mission
Meee
Elks Sing
Knights Templars
Virginia Maggard
President Coolidge
Imerica
Tho
Congress
Legation Re
Dixmude
Eee
Nesinoviet
Reds
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!