Statesmen Land Century of Peace
In Belfast on December 24 a 98th anniversary of peace between the United States and the British empire was celebrated. Prominent leaders in Britain, the United States, and Canada praised the Treaty of Ghent and its role in progress and civilization. Chancellor M Crimmon of Master University, Toronto, spoke of ninety eight years of peace and goodwill guiding Anglo-Saxon nations.
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Elfast
Ire
United States
British Empire
Great Britain
Canada
Belfast Telegraph
Ghent
Empire
M. Crimmon
M. Master University
Toronto
Earl of Meath
Philander C. Knox
G. W. Wickersham
M. Burrell
Judson Harmon
Ohio
Charles W. Fairbanks
W. H. Roberts
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
C. B. Brewster
Connecticut
Republic
United Kingdom
M. MacKenzie
Dalhousie University
Halifax
Motherland
Christmas Eve sings in Melrose by Trinity Church choir
Sick singers from Trinity Church Melrose performed Christmas Eve ward singing to patients at Melrose Hospital and nearby homes. Led by Edward L. MacArthur the group visited nine locations lighting houses and spreading cheer with Miss A Safford and Rector Rev Paul Sterling joining the event.
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Trinity Church
Melrose
Edward L. MacArthur
Melrose Hospital
Myrtle Street
Eoarollers
Miss A. §. Safford
Youle
Paul Sterling
MacArthur
Christmas food relief plans promise plenty for Chicago
Turkeys and meals will reach every needy person in Chicago this Christmas as city and charities team up. Hospitals jails and asylums will enjoy music and meals while wealthy clubs plan daily children’s parties and trees. Salvation Army starts distributing 2000 baskets today and the Volunteers of America expect to feed thousands in homes and a hall feast for 8000 on December 24.
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Chicago
Salvation Army
The
Volunteers of America
Tomorow
Cardinal Cables Greeting to Pope at Christmas
The Pope received the Sacred College for Christmas greetings in a simple ceremony. Cardinal Farley of New York and Cardinal OConnell of Boston sent telegrams with their wishes, which the Pope gratefully acknowledged.
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Cardinal Cables
Pope
Rome
Sacred College
Cardinal Farley
New York
O’connell
Boston
Boston and Maine issues order on train delay causes
A Portland division order signed by Superintendent C. E. McMullin directs station agents and Boston & Maine staff to inform commuters about delays on the Boston to Portland division. It promises some form of satisfaction when questions are asked of the stalled train crew.
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Boston
Way
Portland
Boston & Maine
C. E. McMullin
Instructions to dispatchers on informing public during delays
A Boston area memo urges agents and train dispatchers to inform riders during interruptions. It notes limited suburban calls between Boston and Lawrence and Boston and Newburyport, favors phone checks when wires fail, and defends railroad stance against public criticisms. It stresses reducing commuter annoyance from 15 minute delays.
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Boston
Lawrence
Newburyport
60-Foot Tree in Gotham Brings Christmas Shine to Madison Square
New York ushers in the holiday with a 60 foot illuminated tree in Madison Square Park. Crowds sing carols as snow eases and lights glow atop fir boughs. Boy Scouts place coke fires for warmth while philanthropists plan a grand New Year’s Eve event. Christmas box distributions by Volunteers of America and Salvation Army aid thousands. 10,000 children receive toys and dinners at the Sixty ninth Regiment Armory.
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New York
Madison Square
Broadway
Jacob Riis
Volunteers of America
Salvation Army
Sixtyninth Regiment
Christmas joy fills city as Mayor plays Santa
Mayor John F. Fitzgerald aided by Colonel Adam Gifford distributed about a thousand Christmas dinners and numerous toys to the aged and needy during the Salvation Army's 1912 Christmas celebration. He led the audience in song and praised the Army while announcing a $6000 Lucia Beecher Gaston fund and tri weekly meals for poor children supported by a $500 donation.
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John F. Fitzgerald
Santa Claus Fitzgerald
Adam Gifford
I.cuisa
Beecher Gaston
Salvation Army
Fitzgerald
Santa Claus
America
Gifford
Crane Family Gifts Pittsfield Mills Holiday Generosity
The Crane Company mills in Dalton distributed envelopes with a Christmas greeting and a crisp $5 bill to all employees at four mills the Bay State Old Berkshire Pioneer and Government. The gesture represents an expenditure of four to five thousand dollars and involves company members Senator Winthrop Murray Crane Zenas Crane Fred G. Crane and Mr. Marshall Crane.
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Pittsfield
Crane
Crane Company
Dalton
Bay State
Old Berkshire
Pioneer
Government
Winthrop Murray Crane
Zenas Crane
Fred G. Crane
Marshall Crane
Farewell Party at West Roxbury Mill for 100 Workers
Mr and Mrs O FY Oakes hosted a farewell party for their 100 employees at the knitting mill in West Roxbury yesterday afternoon. A large Christmas tree in the upper room held presents for the workers, with Mr Oakes playing Santa Claus. The couple received a silver service from the employees.
Collision near Cross Ledge Shoals strands 155 aboard
The steamship Merion carrying 155 passengers sailed from Philadelphia for Liverpool when it collided with the British steamer Oceano from Narvik in the lower Delaware Bay at Cross Ledge Shoals, 75 miles below Philadelphia. Both ships faced danger as authorities and crews began rescue efforts and assessed damage.
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Philadelphia
Merion
Liverpool
Oceano
Narvik
Delaware Bay
Cross Ledge Shoals
Merion Captain Hill Clears Sandy Shoal Then Reaches Philadelphia
Damaged text reports Captain Hill aboard the Merion ran her nose into a narrow shoal but later resumed under her own power, steering toward Philadelphia aboard the steamer.
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Hill
The
Merion
Philadelphia
Ocean steamer Oceano leaky after collision near Reedy Island
The Oceano with a stove bow steamed upstream past Reedy Island before midnight. The collision site lies on a 25 mile wide Delaware River where the Lewes life saving station 22 miles below would be closest. Lifesavers were told no aid was needed as both vessels could reach Philadelphia. Merion carries 2 first cabin and 183 second class passengers.
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Oceano
Reedy Island
Delaware Ay
Lfe
Lewes
Philadelphia
Merion
How I Earned My First Dollar by Taft in Post Magazine
President Taft presents a personal reminiscence in the upcoming Post Magazine about how he earned his first dollar. The narrative frames early ambition, practical work, and the value of industrious effort shaping his public service outlook.
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Chauncey Depew
Speaker Clark
Henry Clews
Post
Taft
Entries Many from the East Lead Junior Nationals Trials
The New England association championship committee meets tonight to pick the entrants for the junior national decor championships to be held at the 22d regiment armory on Saturday evening January 4. Cornell enters L B Williams to face D Trenholm W F Potter of New York A C and T J Lovell of Irish American A C. City College fields A C Cohn. Georgetown sent Marshall Low in the high jump. Mercersburg Academy ships W C Maxfield in shot put. Fordham lists Ellise Sulivan in 220 yards and McLaughlin Dolan in 660 yards.
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New England Association
22D Regiment Armory
Cornell
L. B. Williams
D. Trenholm
W. F. Potter
New York A. C
T. J. Lovell
A. C
City College
A. C. Cohn
Georgetown University
Marshall Low
Mercersburg Academy
W. C. Maxfield
Fordham
Ellise
Sulivan
McLaughlin
Dolan
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