Christmas at the White House as Wilson hosts family
President Wilson ends Christmas celebrations with a large all American dinner for relatives and friends. He tours the White House Library tree with Josephine Cothran and distributes candy to Virginia children while in recess. Telegrams pour in from across the nation hoping for peace in Europe.
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Virginia
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Wilson
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Senate
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New York Feasts and Aid Spread Across City Christmas Day
On Christmas in New York thousands received shelter meals and gifts as the city, with Cardinal Farley leading high mass at St. Patrick's, coordinated with Salvation Army Volunteers of America and other groups to aid the poor. City stations, jails, hospitals, and missions distributed food, toys, clothing, and tobacco to hundreds of families and individuals, including 500 inmates at The Tombs, while Evangeline Booth oversaw thousands of baskets. Joseph Choate attended.
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Europe
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Cardinal Farley
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Salvation Army
Volunteers of America
Elke
National Guard
Evangeline Booth
Miss Booth
Joseph H. Choate
Great Britain
Railroads Alive Earned More Than a Billion
A condensed item reports railroads posting earnings exceeding a billion dollars, alongside brief notes on other items such as a White House Christmas on the battle front and university funding needs.
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State University
Gerard
Reserve Board
Anaconda News
Don Buckley
Bt. Mark's
Christmas on Battle Front Toasts the King and Empire
Illustrious Christmas message from soldiers on the front lines honoring the King and the British Empire. Soldiers remember home, pledge steadfast service, and send best wishes for victory and peace in the new year.
Christmas in the Trenches Amid Somme Fire and Festive Cheer
A wartime report from the Somme describes Christmas for British armies in France with toasts to King and empire, elaborate camp menus funded by troop pooling, holly decorations, and concerts in battered French halls. Soldiers, including overseas contingents, share pudding bought by British papers, while front line dining rises through shelling. Some chalk satirical messages on shells. officers and men anticipate a decisive spring offensive despite hardship and Wilson’s peace note reception.
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Young Men's Christian Association
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Lassen Celebrates Christmas With Erupting Mountain Glow
Reading California reports a great black pillar of smoke from a restless mountain, whipped into a halo by wind. Residents view the spectacle from rooftops with field glasses as they finish Christmas gifts. In Tucson, the first white Christmas in 32 years is noted with snow falling six inches at Bisbee before melting by night.
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Murder at Reeves home shocks Minden on Christmas
Neighbors rescue a 7 year old boy who reports murderers killed John Reeves and his wife at their home near Minden Louisiana. Reeves and his wife were killed by axe and a bullet wound. Three young children injured and hospitalized. a brother alerted authorities. Three suspects shackled at Minden jail amid unclear evidence.
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Reeves
Shreveport
Steamship Maryland Reported Sinking in Atlantic
A wireless message from December 25 reports the steamship Maryland sinking as its engine room floods. The distress call sought aid about six miles southeast of a defined position, with two vessels named Maryland in the register. One is a British ship of 2,196 tons and the other an American ship of 1,882 tons, last reported leaving Philadelphia December 23 bound for Liverpool or London.
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Maritime Register
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Regrettable delay delays paper train to Butte
An unavoidable accident derailed the paper train on the B. A. & the Standard near Silica, causing a late arrival to Butte yesterday. The Standard sincerely regrets the delay and its impact.
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Kaiser will see neutrals on Tuesday
London Dec 26 dispatch says Emperor William will grant special audiences on Tuesday to James W. Gerard American ambassador and to Dr. A de Claparede Swiss minister. The emperor and empress spent Christmas day at Potsdam palace per Amsterdam Telegraph dispatch.
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Potsdam Palace
Quiet Christmas in London Amid War Time Economy
London faced a quiet Christmas as Britain aimed for economy. Civilians stayed home with trains reserved for soldiers on leave while munition workers and families traveled less. Hospitals enjoyed meals for patients. soldiers received attention. theatres offered entertainment. pubs limited hours curbing holiday revelry.
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London
Great Britain
Sundday
Trial of Frederick J Small for Fremds murder in Ossipee
Preparations completed for the opening of Frederick J Small's murder trial in Ossipee New Hampshire. The former Boston broker is charged with killing Florence A Small whose body was found in their Lake Ossipee cottage ruins after a fire. Evidence included a $20000 joint life insurance policy and statements at the preliminary hearing.
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Tuttle
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Iife
George Kennett
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Cardinal Gibbons Named Honorary Chair Of Poland Relief
Cardinal Gibbons accepted the honorary chairmanship of Maryland's relief for Poland war victims and voiced strong sympathy. He cited a Polish survivor story of widespread child starvation and lack of shelter. In Minneapolis a fire destroyed a three story brick building on James Avenue, six dinners spoiled. Damage estimated at 1000 dollars. nearby flats were threatened.
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Cardinal Gibbons
Maryland Committee For the
Poland
Minneapolis
Christina
Prae- Healy
James Avenue
Montana University Support Debate Sparks State Vote
Montana institutions urge equal treatment in funding as lawmakers consider university support packages. Officials warn against unequal ranking that could disadvantage certain campuses and students across the state.
Montana University Faces Funding and Support Gaps
The board of education notes latent interest in higher education and Montana's citizens' lack of knowledge about state schools. Chancellor Elliott urges the state to boost support and facilities to elevate the University of Montana to par with neighboring institutions and to improve service to students and the public.
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Board of Education
Fae
Helena
University of Montana
Montport
Elliott Eaile
Montana
West
Northwest
Antess
Vta
Dust Storm Halts Camp Pershing Festivities in Mexico
A massive dust storm at Camp Pershing in Mexico halted Christmas celebrations and forced officers and soldiers into shelter. The southwest gale, the strongest in memory, stripped headgear, delayed guards, and obscured sunlight. The edition notes disrupted games and a disrupted rail earnings report amid broader stormy conditions.
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Mexico
Federal Reserve Appoints Bank of England Foreign Correspondent
Washington reports the Federal Reserve Board formalized a foreign banking link by appointing the Bank of England as a foreign correspondent of the New York Fed. The move aims to bolster U S financial leadership, support gold reserves, and deepen U S UK financial ties as war effects fade.
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United States
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Bank of France
Great Britain
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