Atlantic satisfies Christmas fund with locals' generous gifts
The Atlantic Christmas fund nears completeness with more than $100 in donations and abundant goods. Citizens and organizations including The News, Daily Telegraph, and many residents contribute money, clothing, toys, food, and various items to aid needy children and bring holiday cheer.
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Little Old Atlantic
Hye
Telegraph and Key
Mack
Harlan Vd
Atlantic
Brown Salveter
Dr. Porterfield
Clyde Campbell
George Henningsen
W. J. Deering
Fred Porterfield
Fred. Townsend
J. P. Hill
Max Emmertse
D. W. Smart
Jap Piwree
S. B
Hammer
Will Pellett
Gus Hekels
Ceserereeee
G. Clark
J. G. We Carey
R. B. Butler
Migs
Nelle Walker
Laddesysee
B.D. Wilkin
Wm. Schroeder
Longnecker
Bevseereeee
Acceveere
BO Warren
Mark Nelson
Robert Roberts
Bernard Roberts
Hank
Seven Henningaen children donate to Christmas poor fund
The seven children Olof, Hla, Hines, Emmeanuel, Bivin, Hertha and Alf Henningaen contributed 8.52 to the News office for the Rev. Mack to help the poor. The paper praises their unselfish act and hopes their future years bring joy and charity.
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George Henningaen
George
Hfe
Mack
Olof
Hla
Hines
Emmeanuel
Bivin
Hertha
Alf
All closed Monday and New Year holiday schedules
Four miners died in a West Virginia shaft accident at the West Virginia Collieries Company when a bucket carriage plunged 500 feet. The report notes Poles and Italians among the victims. Funeral services for Mrs. Graue of Lewis were held this afternoon with interment in Lewis Cemetery. J. L. Wr. led the service and Rev. Braun preached.
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West Virginia
United Press
Beckley
W. Va
Six Die in Gas Carousal at Canton Secret Room
Six people are reported killed by gas in a secret carousal room in Canton Ohio. Victims include Clark Latham 35 his wife Henry Newcomb 28 Miss Bailed 21 wm Kennedy 60 and son Earl 24. Horan funeral Monday. In Chicago funerals held for Fire Marshal Burroughs and Capt. Collins. Chief Horan to be buried Monday. Over 130000 dollars raised for widows and orphans. fund may reach 200000.
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Canton
Blod
Clark Latham
Henry Newcomb
Miss Bailed
Wm Kennedy
Earl
Horan
Chicago
Patrick H. Collins
Chief Horan
Gillette Merchandise Co-20 Dress Goods and More
Merchant names and scattered goods listed including clothing shoes undergarments and produce terms such as dress goods dolls hats and bushels of potatoes. The fragment mentions W Bradley Clothing Mrs Platts overshoes Hanahan Martin and Plekies with assorted items indicating a local catalog or sale listing.
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A. Petit
Macomber
Marquis Grocery Co
M. B. Nelson
H. F. Duval
Gillette
Cédi Barber
C. W. Bradley
Platts
Overshdes
Head on collision kills six trainsmen in Nevada, Ohio
In Nevada Ohio a Pennsylvania line crash at the station killed six and injured a dozen. Victims include WM Ballner CHI passenger, FRIEDSTEIN CHI passenger, CHAS BEEBE CHI baggage man G B Norton, C C Craig engineer, C Miller engineer. One train stood while the other struck at fifty five miles per hour.
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The
United Press
Nevada
WM. Ballner
Chicago
Friedstein
Chas
Beebe
Pennsylvania
TOURISTS KILLED IN ENGLAND IN TRAIN COLLISION NEAR CARLISLE
A train carrying tourists bound for Scotland collided with an engine near Carlisle. A dozen travelers were killed and many injured. six passengers were trapped in the burning wreck. In Amsterdam, Cecil Grace’s aeroplane reportedly picked up in the North Sea near Texel. Lewis couple wed at the Methodist parsonage in Lewis. Weather forecast Iowa unsettled with snow tonight or Sunday. warmer Sunday east. Thanks extended to friends for kindness during illness and death of Gerald Nelson.
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The
United Press
London
Scotland
Carlisle
Amsterdam
Cecil Grace
North Sea
Textd
Holland
Lewis
A. BE. Griffith
Ralph Mortimer Olds
C. W. Olds
Grace
Belle.Daniels
Tewdan
You
D. Daniels
Iowa
Gerald
Virgil W. Nelson
Quarreled With Girl Then Shot Himself in Chinatown Club
John Rice quarreled with his girlfriend, went to a Chinatown club, phoned her, and shot himself saying it was all her fault. He was taken to a hospital where the girl joined him. doctors said he may recover.
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United Press
New York
John + Rice
China
Hos
Pital
Miners Buried in Common Grave in Manchester
Manchester, England Dec 24 200? A common grave will hold 200 of the 341 victims of the Pretoria mine disaster with one identifiable, all to be buried in the same grave. Also Nor wegian ship Bpera ashore off Hatteras. crew of a dozen saved by breeches buoy.
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Manchester
England
Hatteras
United Press
Norfolk
Bpera
New York
Dif Hatteras
Holiday shopping shines as shoppers report strong year
Readers indicate a robust holiday season with steady spending and plentiful gifts. Despite few exceptions, the public expresses satisfaction, noting money is available to purchase quality items and support the better class of gifts.
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Tidde
Gifta
Bills target Japanese in California schools and land ownership
San Francisco reports bills prepared for January introduction to bar Japanese from owning property and from attending public schools in California. The move, backed by Fruit Growers and union labor, could renew Pacific coast war scare. Marriage licenses and local notices appear in small items, including a Christmas dinner offer at the Oxford Cafe.
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United Press
San Francisco
Calif
California
Fruit Growers’ Association
Union Labor People
Pacific Coast
American Count at the Unique Promises Christmas Events
Odd fragmented notes mention Friday and Saturday events at the Unique with many Teller Sots for Christmas. Oxford Cafe advertises a Christmas dinner, while other lines hint at advertising and purchase activity with unclear spelling and placement.
Iowa Senators Hone Primary Push in Iowa
Des Moines December 24 Senator Young advocates a special primary to settle the Iowa senatorial race after the legislature convenes. He favors the primary system and urges safeguards against party interference. He also notes Iowa needs farming, education, industry, and better roads, and hopes for a big good roads convention December 28. Cummins stresses supporting a progressive Republican and discusses tariff commission plans for Congress.
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Des Moines
Cummins
Young
Washington
Iowa
Senator Young
Farma
United States -Sanate
Senate
Lorimer Cage
Cumming
Congress
Finance
Tariff Commission
Ways and Means Committee
House
Congressman Smith Not Seeking Federal Bench Seat
Congress man Walter I. Smith returns to Council Bluffs Iowa for the holidays after a trip from Washington. he says he is not seeking the federal circuit bench. He notes progress in Congress on deficiency, Indian and pension bills and indicates support for a pension increase for Civil War veterans aged 62 to 75, potentially adding about 45 million dollars annually for a few years.
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Council Bluffs
Walter I. Smith
Capitol
Chicago
Federal Circuit
Smith
Judge Smith
Senate
Congress
City of Boys to be Shown at the UNIQUE Tonight
Moving pictures fans are invited to the UNIQUE on Monday evening to see The City of Boys a tribute to Judge Willis Brown founder of the juvenile court of Utah. The film features Atlantic youths and older boys and girls and promises a splendid icework themed presentation.
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Boys
Willis Brown
Utah
Atlantic
Train Delay Disrupts Morning Commute
A regional rail line reports a delay impacting commuters. Officials attributed the holdup to signal issues and equipment checks, with trains resuming service gradually as crews investigate the cause and restore normal operations.
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Allen
Baxtér—Clothing
Geo
Henningshen
Donate
Savings Bank
Carousal
Sux
Ohio
G. B. Norton
C. C. Craig
C. Miller
Grace Aeroplane
Ghorus
Father
Gounod
Dudley Buck
Fulton
Dallinger
Phelps
Lagye
Miss Hedges
Dr. Heers
Orchestra
Postlude
Dhallinger
Mrs. Cavenaugh
Texic
Bert Garter
Cumberland
Nina Bell
A. N
P. I. Appleman
Oxford Cafe
Christman
Ita
Aepa
Goodell & Berry
Model Steam Laundry
ALN. &S
Wendling
Louisville
Joseph Wendling
Almia
Apie
Congressman Smite
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