26 Dec 1912
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1912
Page
1
A scrambled note reports Wilson's day ending in bed amid a puzzling sequence of names and titles, including an attaché and a foreign official, with unclear relations and outcomes. The fragment hints at a pending or failed operation and a possible arrest or suspension affecting the official party.
President elect Wilson spent Christi in bed sick with grippe in New Jersey. Mrs Wilson said he is somewhat better and may rest until he recovers. The governor planned to travel Friday to Staunton for a birthday celebration in honor of Mrontano Wort.
Amid crowded relief stations, volunteers handed out food and fuel tickets to about 100000 displaced residents. Congressman Big Tim Sullivan helped distribute gifts including toys and clothing to the hungry and cold. Immigrant groups joined in the civic Christmas event at waterfronts and parks as police released prisoners later during the holiday.
San Francisco December 2 large crowd fills Golden Gate Park as a 60 foot Christmas tree centerpieces a display with six other trees. Children receive candy and clothing, barefoot boys go home with shoes and stockings, as Santa Claus arrives amid a motorized sleigh mishap.
San Diego December 25 Bob Burman leaped from a fast burning car near Facile beach and pushed the vehicle into the ocean to smother the fire after a broken gasoline line flooded the stern. Burman escaped with burns and drove a sensational mile in 28 seconds before the crash.
A chaotic wedding day in Taylorville ends with a gunman firing at his wife and guests during Aly stepdaughter Miss Eisie Bates wedding to Ora Hedfern. The bride and groom escape by window as officers return fire, and Mrs Fisher, Miss Bates, and Hedfern survive while the assailant is wounded and captured.
Rescue of crew and passengers from the brigantine wreck off New Jersey shore details a chaotic yet orderly transfer to the Seneca. Passengers, crew, and baggage were moved as weather improved, with a Christmas journey planned for New York.
Assistant General Freight Agent PT Ti Fogerty announces Northern Pacific has placed a massive delivery order for next season. The announced total cost nears 910,040,000 with motive power including Minato engines and switch engines. The plan includes 440 box cars, 75 retraining? units, 10% gon dolas, 250 stork cats, and other rolling stock totaling 55 cars.
In Hudson New York December reports a suffragette expedition from New York to Albany arrives amid cheer. Miss Rosalie Jones organizes a skating party and charity ball while the troop gifts a volume and a historical plea for equal rights.
London December 25 The turmoil centers on Austrian aims in the Adriatic with Montenegro and Albania. Montenegrin delegates fear Austria will block their Sea Girl plan or press occupation terms tied to Albania. Reports say Vienna seeks demands beyond what allies expect, raising disquiet over demobilization and peace terms amid shifting regional power.
Constantinople reports the Turkish government wary of allied peace terms as London outlines remain undisclosed. The Turkish press condemns any conditions and demands a conclusive inquiry into alleged atrocities by allies in occupied areas. A U S yacht Scorpion incident and the recent Bulgarian general Ivanoff arrest also appear in the dispatches.
Dec 25 report states Greeks adopted effective measures to improve city sanitation. Infectious disease cases reported to authorities, hospitals opened for patient care, water supply and scavenger systems reorganized, and an extensive medical service arranged.
In Lisbon on December 23 the deadlocked conservatives and democrats staged rival demonstrations as parliament polarization grew. Cavalry and troops rescued Dr Amelda from danger when protesters surged around the leader’s carriage. The incident ended with his return home under military escort amid continued public unrest. The president requested clemency for imprisoned archbishops, but the premier refused relaxing punishment, noting decisions already made.
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