Christmas in Butte Churches Brighten Holiday Faith
Christmas morning in Butte united Catholics and Protestants in a coast to coast style of worship. The Sacred Heart church opened with hourly masses from dawn to early afternoon. Notable sermons from Father Mullaly and Father Muskopp highlighted the day as St. Patrick’s and Walkerville churches filled with worshippers. Episcopal and Methodist services drew large crowds and the day closed with Christmas trees and choral singing. Pastor Burrowes preached a hopeful sermon on the king of glory and the coming again of Christ.
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Butte
Sacred Heart Church
J. J. Callahan
Father Mullaly
Father Callahan
Father Muskopp
Spokane
St. Patrick's Church
Father de Siere
Father Batens
Walkerville
Father English
Wyoming Street
Father van Aken
South Butte
Shortridge Memorial Christian Church
Baptiste
EF. J. Groeneveld
First Presbyterian Church
J. Hocking
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church of
Centerville
Odist Episcopal Church
J. EK. Noftsinger
T. E. Burrowes
Immanuel Presbyterian Church
Burrowes
Christ
Earth
Son of
God
Jesus Christ
Mr. Burrowes
Earthquake Felt Across St. Lawrence County New York
A distinct shock of earthquake was felt today in Ogdensburg and across St. Lawrence county. Telephone reports indicate it was noticed throughout the St. Lawrence valley with buildings trembling.
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Ogdensburg
N. Y
St. Lawrence County
St. Lawrence Valley
Earthquake Near Madrid Shocks Residents at Night
A violent tremor occurred 16 miles east of Madrid accompanied by a thunderlike roar that woke residents. No injuries were reported as people checked on neighbors and secured homes after the quake.
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Madrid
Here
Carpenters Hold Annual Terpsichorean Event at Renshaw Hall
The Butte Carpenters union hosted a large social night on Christmas, filling Renshaw hall with members enjoying dances and music. Officers and committees ensured smooth entertainment with arrangements led by McGiveney and Johnson while the Arion Orchestra provided the music.
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Butte Carpenters’ Union
Renshaw Hall
Carpenters
Newport
McGiveney
Hugh Johnson
W. Billings
William O'Brien
J. FB. McNally
P. J. Kelly
F. Staton
W. W. Wiggins
Hank Hicks
J. H. Fowlie
D. A. McDonald
M. A. Turner
William Mes Naul
J. H. Ruhl
J. R. Coulter
Charles Cooper
R. B. Allen
Arion Orchestra
Infant dies on return from church in Granite street
The 1 year old child of Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Law, residing at 17 West Granite street, was found dead after a Christmas Eve return from church. Officials consider possible suffocation or heart disease, with determination not yet made. Separately, Mrs. Marguerite Doyle, 70, of 949 Missoula avenue, died yesterday leaving four children. Funeral arrangements listed for Monday and for Mrs. Timothy Connelly, 24, from 7 Buffalo street this afternoon.
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L. M. Law
West
Granite Street
Marguerite Doyle
Missoula Avenue
Thomas
James
James Lester
William Lester
St. Lawrence Church
Timothy Connelly
Buffalo Street
Escooe
Transports Sherman Buford and Crook Ready for Sea
Washington reports that the transports Sherman Buford and Crook at San Francisco are being prepared for sea mainly for Manila service. Officials say no orders have been given for troop transport to Panama, but ships could be used if needed. Sherman slated to Manila with repairs. Buford overhauled after two years idle. Crook undergoing overhaul and renovation.
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Washington
War Department
Sherman
Buford
Crook
San Francisco
Manila
Panama
Quartermaster
Philippines
Elk City Miner Promises Rich Veins At Relief Creek
W Smith of Elk City Idaho, long active in the Elk City mining district, discusses the Cleveland and Buster groups, the new vein at Relief creek yielding about four feet of ore averaging 18 dollars per ton, the Elk City Mining News start up, and regional interest from Spokane and Butte investors.
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Buster
Cleveland Group
Relief Creek
Elk City
Charles W. Goodale
Butte
Cleveland
Buster Group
Patrick Clark
Spokane
Rod Leggat
American Eagle Mining Company
Sherman
Davevans
Dennis
Evans
Storm winds cause damage at Buckingham hotel site
A St Louis wind storm driven by a 49 mile per hour gust felled portions of the east and north walls of the Buckingham hotel under construction at West Pine and Kings Highway. Damage is estimated at 75000 dollars. scaffolds and temporary structures on the world’s fair grounds were also wrecked.
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St. Louis
Buckingham
West Pine
Kings Highway
Buckingham Club
Helen M. Gould
Christmas Day at the White House Quiet in Washington
Washington on Christmas Day Roosevelt attended funeral services for Mrs Hoar and spent time at his desk after breakfast distributed gifts to children Archie Roosevelt created a personal sewing room tree The president and Mrs Roosevelt hosted a small mixed social dinner with prominent guests including Lodge and Cowles The British ambassador and Lady Durand hosted embassy staff while other diplomats were also entertained
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Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Hoar
Archie Roosevelt
Cortelyou
General Young
Army
Cowles
Lodge
George C. Lodge
John Lodge
Brooks Adams
Charles Henry Davis
Davis
Masters
McCardy Named Likely Auditor for Post Office Dept
Washington reports that Joseph McCardy former St. Paul city comptroller has practically been chosen to succeed Henry Castle as auditor for the post office department. The selection reflects Minnesota support as Captain Castle hailed from Minnesota and lawmakers from the state argue for the appointment.
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Washington
Congress
Joseph McCardy
St. Paul
Henry Castle
Post Office Department
Captain Castle
Minnesota
Typhoid deaths in Butler rise to seventy seven
In Butler Pennsylvania on December 25 the typhoid fever toll reaches 77 with three more deaths and two new cases reported today. The tally reflects ongoing outbreak conditions and local health updates.
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Butler
Poor Remembered. Christmas Cheer for the Poor in St. Louis
Christmas cheer was dispensed to thousands of poor in St. Louis as locals organized charity events on December 25. The effort involved volunteers and community groups providing meals and gifts to those in need in the city.
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St. Louis
Christmas Dinner Spread at the Coliseum for Distressed Families
Tables covered the Coliseum floor with turkey and accompaniments. Baskets of Christmas dinner materials were sent to numerous destitute homes. The day was observed in municipal, corrective and charitable institutions and private homes with special dinners.
Bitter cold grips Kansas City with 5 degree low
At 11 tonight in Kansas City the thermometer read five degrees above zero and falling as a bitter north wind drives the severest cold spell of the winter. No snow lies on the ground.
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Kansas City
Miners In Telluride Ordered to Work or Leave Town
Telluride Colorado December 25 striking union miners held on vagrancy charges were reportedly freed and told to report to work or depart the town. They have not yet complied with the order.
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Telluride
Colo
Florida Favors Treaty Urges Florida Vote In Congress
Pensacola chamber of commerce adopts resolutions urging Florida’s congressional representatives to ratify the Panama treaty. The decision signals broad business support for the agreement ahead of ratification votes.
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Pensacola
Fla
Chamber of Commerce of
Florida
Congress
Saylor Replaces Hughes as Coburg Commander in Germany
The state department announces Col Oliver D J Hughes resignation at Coburg Germany and selects Henry D Saylor from Dawson City Yukon territory to succeed him.
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Washington
State
Oliver D. J. Hughes
Coburg
Germany
Henry D. Saylor
Dawson City
Yukon Territory
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Burrowes’ Ser
New York
Law
W. Smith
S. W. Smith
Idaho
Salt Lake
Mr. Smith
Durie
Montana
Parke, Lacy & Co
the Buster Group
Black Hills
South Dakota
Thunder Mountain
William
Crooked River
William Hogan
Hunter Baltimore
THE
WM. Lananan & Son
Baltimore
Hennessy
Price
Hennessy’s
National Capital
Big Blackfoot Milling Company
Arizona
Aluminum Sts
Banner
Mont
Butte, Anaconda
Missoula
Saylor
Hughes
East Park St
Hill
State Department
John Todd Hill
Greytown
Nicaragua
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