Christmas at Home Through Many Boston Scenes
A nostalgic tour of Christmas morning in Boston households shows children waking to gifts and family warmth, then shifting to adult reflections on sentiment. Uncle Robert, John Smith, and Mr. Bachelor Self reveal varied responses from joy to cynicism, as family, friends, and clubs illuminate the holiday's social texture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie
Dolly
Johnnie
John Wee
Carrie
Dolis
John Smith
John
Granite State
Santa Claus
Smith
Christmas Quiet in a Back Bay House
A Beaton of Boston visits his brother in Back Bay on Christmas day. He finds silent grandeur, holiday boredom, and memories of past revelry amid the still rooms, noting the contrast with Christmas cheer he expects. The contrast between festive season and quiet New England home life is highlighted through his reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Beaton
Geome
John
Alice
Tremont House
Builer
Brokers Celebrate Christmas Bull Campaign On West End Parlor Night
A group of stock exchange brokers Calumet Tamarack Sandusky Simmons Telephone Tools meet in Jones's parlor to celebrate a Prince of Peace natal day. They recall driving up New England Atchison Burlington Calumet and Bell stocks and sharing fat commissions before a Christmas draw poker game.
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Calumet Tamarack
Sandusky Simmons
The
Stock Exchange
Jolly
Jones
West End
Prince of Peace
Parker’s
New England
Atchison
Burlington
Fonoras
Calumet
Bell
Bob Bruin
Kasterp
Qovine Taurus
Ovine
Arch King
Bob
Jones’s
Cammel
Lake Superior
Sandusky
Arch
Telephone
Growth of the German Empire Expands Population and Colonial Drive
Consul General Raine in Berlin presents tables showing Germany’s population rising from 24,831,000 in 1916 to 45,244,000, doubling roughly every 47 years, outpacing neighboring powers. He notes emigration falling, Germany’s rising colonial activity, subsidized steam lines, and a novel tramp colonization plan in Westphalia improving welfare while shaping empire policy.
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Viasihington
Raine
Berlin
Mr. Raine
Netherlands
Denmark
Austria
Belgium
France
Empire
Germany
America
Sismarck
German Colonial Association
Bremen
South Africa
Boume
Suill
East Africa
Camerron
South Sea Islands
Reine
Hamburg
Congo
Westphalia
Secretary Hayard Reads Interesting News in Papers
Washington reports Secretary Bayard did not act on Consul General Mueller's recent comments collected from the press. Assistant Secretary George Porter defends Mueller as competent and states it is the consul’s duty to inform on matters affecting commerce. He notes German readers may react coolly, but diplomatic relations remain friendly and no rupture is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayard
Washington
Mueller
Bayard
George Porter
Germany
Frankfort on-the-Main
Muelier
Speeding Along on Their Way to the New Orleans Exposition
A Washington group of two congressmen and journalists with their families left at 10:15 p.m. in two sleeping coaches for the New Orleans Exposition. They will stop in Cincinnati for a few hours before continuing to New Orleans for events on congressional and journalist days. The party lists many named congressmen and journalists from Illinois Iowa Wisconsin Indiana Louisiana Tennessee Virginia New Mexico Missouri Kansas Maryland and several newspapers including the New York Tribune St Louis Post Montgomery Dispatch Baltimore Sun Philadelphia Press and Brooklyn Eagle.
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Washington
Baltimore and Ohio
Cosches
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Townshend
Illinois
Conger
Ladies
Iowa
Ward
Kleiner
Indiana
Kohn
Louisiana
Taylor
Tennessee
Lefollette
Wisconsin
Brady
Virginia
Joseph
New Mexico
Wade
Missouri
St. Martin
Perkins
Kansas
Cols
Maryland
Major Clarke
New York Tribune
Habercomb
St. Louis
Lonsdale Company Replies on Wage Increase Demand
Providence ob. operatives in Ashton mills voted to refer the dispute to the Knights of Labor after the Lonsdale company said trade stagnation prevents a wage rise. They noted three months of unprecedented stagnation and stated higher prices are needed before any raise.
Brockton Labor Troubles Turn in Affairs Amid Price Dispute
In Brockton on December 25, the Post reports a shift in labor strife as manufacturers allegedly violate agreement prices. James H. Stillman informed George Keith of the forty-two about the issue, with promises to refer it to the committee. A new pricing committee will be chosen at the next meeting to settle furnishing costs. A North End foreman posted an agreement discouraging tran sperease for six months. Breathing tension, talks continue in many shops. No lockout or strike is promised pending arbitration, though some manufacturers claim they must run higher prices to compete, a tactic seen as depressing workers’ wages. A Campello factory head gave turkeys to nonunion workers and $5 to bon-upion girls, prompting a union-related quip, but workers say money or turkeys won’t deter union participation.
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Alice
Robert
Tom
Roberts
England
Brockton
Post
James H. Stillman
George Keith
Forty-Two
Wuitman & Keith
Keith
Stillman
North End
KKEOW
Campello
Uion
Ufbcon
Millionaire Body Laid In Cask at Graceland Cemetery
Chicago reports a sensational tale of Walter L. Newbury who died at sea in 1867 and was preserved in a cask of Mecrodrum. A New York contact arranged shipment to Chicago where the cask rested in Graceland Cemetery, believed still inside the coffin-like container.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Walter L. Newbury
Pris
Newbury
Hayie
Paris
Meon
New York
Graceland Cemetery
Mr. Newbury
E. I. Winkham
Mystery at Patch Pond Draws Ossipee Hopeful Clues
In Ossipee New Hampshire investigators probe the Patch Pond mystery. Hair and scalp fragments along with calico were pulled from the ice. four foot long clubs and a knife cut piece were found in the mud. Authorities suspect the remains may belong to a missing woman from West Ossipee or Moultonville. A boxer trunk is believed sunk in the mud. fifty men work to recover it.
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Newmarket Junction
N. H
Ossipee
Patch Pond
Plummeer
Sj Hotel
West Ossipee
Moulitonville
Fall River Man Arrested in midnight assault
Cornelius Lowney a streetcar worker was arrested while attacking Catherine Lewis in a Rodman Street tenement. Catherine Hurst was found badly beaten with serious injuries. Two intoxicated men in the same room were arrested. all had been drinking.
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Fall River
Mass
Cornelius Lowney
Catherine Lewis
Boston
Lowney
Catherine Hurst
Atenement
Rodman Street
Lillians Attachments At City Theatre Breach Suit
In Brockton on December 25 a deputy sheriff served an attachment on the box office receipts of the City Theatre. Manager Helbrook of the People's Theatre claims Lillian Lewis violated a contract by agreeing to appear at his venue through her manager. It was settled when the company paid Helbrook $45.
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Brocktoon
City Theatre
Wheeler
Helbrook
People’s Theatre
Lillian Lewis
Holbrook
Saloon Disturbance Ends With Shooting in Lawrence
John Boyle forced his way into Patrick Bresnahan’s Hamp shire street saloon and fired a shot that struck Mrs Bresnahan in the head, lodging in the ceiling, then shot at bystanders. He was arrested. cartridges found on him. No one else injured.
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Lawrence
Mass
John Boyle
Patrick Bresnahan
Hampshire Street
Bresnahan
Boyle
Cleveland, O
Wellsville
John Dennis
William
Roxbury
Dennis Brothers
Jesse Bailey
Johp Dennis
Provincials' stereoscopic salesman robbed in Portland
A man from the Provinces, who spent days selling stereoscopic views in Portland, deposited his commissions in a savings bank, withdrew the money, and while en route to the steamer was robbed by two strangers who claimed to be headed to the same boat.
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Portland
Body of Mrs MacCarthy Found. Foul Play Suspected
In New Haven on December 25, the body of Mrs Mary MacCarthy, a middle aged woman, was recovered from a shallow stream near Newtown. She was last seen walking near the location Wednesday night and all circumstances indicate foul play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Mary MacCarthy
Newtown
Dartmouth College Faculty Honors Rev Daniel James
Dartmouth College faculty adopt resolutions for the late Rev Daniel James D D. His family arrives with remains and the funeral is set for tomorrow at 2 30 in the college church.
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Hanover
N.H
Dartmouth College
Daniel James
Laborer Michael Cur Ran Killed Crossing Freight Track
New Haven, Dec 25 Michael Cur ran a freight train crossing at North Haven and was killed this morning. He was 68, a widower with several grown children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Michael Curran
North Haven
Bishop Fabre Issues Mandamus on Riel Agitation
Montreal dispatch reports Bishop Fabre has issued a mandamus to be read in all diocese churches this Sunday. The document labels the Riel agitation as a revolutionary movement and appears to aim at church-backed guidance amid the controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Fabre
Riel
Brussels to Freyeinet Return Predicted After Chamber Session
Paris reports predict Brisson ministry will resign after chambers resume in favor of M. De Freyeinet. Ferry contends a published dispatch misrepresented him and a full reading would show it written before Vangson disaster. Turbulent Balkans and colonial resignations also flagged amid global telegraphs.
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Paris
Brisson
M. de Freyeinet
M. Ferry
Tonquin
M. Clemenceau
Baron de Conreet
Germany
Prince Bismarck
France
China
Vangson
le Matin
Lisbon
Island
St. Thomas
Gulf of Guinea
Betengo
Cyclops
Galliber
Galber
Christmas Tree Blaze at County Hospital Causes Panic
A huge Christmas tree at Chicago County Hospital chapel, heavily decorated and lit with candles, caught fire as Santa distributed gifts. More than 300 people occupied the space. about forty were initially injured, with a later estimate of over one hundred injured from trampling and smoke. Warden McGarigie and hospital staff helped prevent further loss as a fire extinguisher doused flames.
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Chicago
Santa Claus
O'Neil Seen as Likely Labor Committee Chair in House
Congressman O'Neil of St Louis arrived amid backing from labor leaders who urged him to head the House labor panel. He declined, saying he does not want to pressure the Speaker and that prior labor actions at the last Congress should not guarantee the chair.
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St. Louis
O’neil
Committee On Labor
House of Representatives
Bureau of Labor Statistics
House
Democratic National Committee
Hadley reports wage data and labor questions in new pamphlet
Arthur T. Hadley chief of the bureau of labor statistics issued a five month ending report for November with a 150 page pamphlet. It contains wage comparisons from forty two manufacturing concerns. discusses arbitration cooperation and the role of unions. favors shorter hours and weekly pay, and notes the diverging fortunes of skilled and unskilled labor as well as regional pay disparities.
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New Haven
Conn
Arthur T.hadley
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Hadley
Lisa
Brockton Murder Plot Report Cited By Officials
Special to the Post from Brockton December 25 shows city authorities and four State police engaged in unraveling a planned murder and robbery. Guards protect E. E. Burke as suspects scatter to South Braintree Bridgewater and Saunton while Fall River officers pursue leads and warrants.
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POST
Brockton
OS Mens
Darkies
E. E. Burke
South Braintree
Bridgewater
Saunton
Fall River
Porter
Murder in Canton Merchant Found Wounded
D J Begges a Canton merchant was found in his room with throat cuts and facial wounds after last nights robbery. Chief clerk received most days receipts, a colored man George Green was arrested on suspicion after being found with Begges watch and revolver missing. Green had money on him and Begges remained unconscious, not expected to live.
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Cleveland, O
D. J. Begges
Canton
Mr. Beggees
Green
Gues
Berges
Begges
Man charged in theft. Riley dies of heart disease
Cornelius Riley aged 72 living on North Street died yesterday morning from heart disease after church. Manchester police arrested Alban Brockelbank for stealing and selling Daniel Perkins’s team. Brockelbank, posing as Charlie Smith, a fish merchant of Isle, held another wagon. Officer Shortelle to pursue Brockelbank with Tyler present. Inauguration of new city government due in one week. Law and Order League to back administration and enforce liquor laws. Essex Lodge attended Pitts funeral. Mary A Chase granted separate maintenance from Lyman Chase.
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Cornelius Riley
North Street
Manchester
N.H
Alban
John Brockelbank
Daniel A. Perkins
Brockelbank
Charlies Smith
Islem
Maurice Tyler
Midaleton
Shortelle
Tyler
Law and Order League
Essex Lodge
James Edward Pitts
Mary A. Chase
Lynn
Lyman Chase
Rescue at Fitchburg drawbridge saves man from drowning
Cornelius Scanlon of 25 Parkman Street fell through the Fitchburg railroad drawbridge about 7 15 last evening while walking the track. John Mahoney the drawtender and Patrolman Hines rescued him. He was taken to the station, Dr. Elliott summoned, then transported to the city hospital by police ambulance.
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Cornelius Scanlon
Parkman Street
Fitchburg
Downing
John Mahoney
Parrolman Hines
Elliott
City Hospital
James Sullivan
No. 8
Willow Court
Weather Outlook for New England Evening Into Sunday
Indications point to continued cold and fair conditions in New England with winds mostly from the north to east. Sunday will bring rising temperatures and a falling barometer as conditions change.
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New England
Prisoners Celebrate Gaia Day With Choir and Concert Praise
On Christmas day at the State prison prisoners enjoyed extra privileges with a high mass at 8, then a chapel program led by Warden Usher. Professor K. H. Mohr performed ventriloquism and sketches, Miss Emma Hughs read two selections, and several musicians entertained before a half hour yard recreation and dinner.
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K. H. Mohr
Emma Hughs
Mohr
Christmas greetings ripple through national telegraph network
Operators across New York Chicago Philadelphia and New England exchanged Merry Christmas messages as offices sent warm wishes to Boston managers and staff. A 1000 strong album of photos from managers and chiefs circulated with thanks from D H Bates and C J Sheehan. Chicago sent a light quip about beans while Boston kept to pleasantries.
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New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
New England
Bostom
Baltimore and Ohio
Leslie
F. Hutchinson
Boston
J. A. Helvin
Bates
Colon Clark
Washington
Osborne
Providence
Hutchinson
Sheehan
C. J. Sheehan
Boson
Pease
D. OH. Barns
Vulzar
Western Union
Harvard
Morning music at First Baptist Church tomorrow
The First Baptist Church on Commonwealth Avenue will present morning music with a Holy Night and a Handel Messiah selection. Soloists include Mr. E Korden tenor Miss RK Long alto and Mr A F Arnold bass with Mr Norgian McLeod as director.
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First Baptist Church
Commonwealth Avenue
Hayden
Diovision
Chor Mis
E. BE. Fuller
Sonrane
E. K. Rorden
Iiss RK
Fire at Swampscott Christmas tree injures children
During a church event at the Swampscott Methodist church a Christmas tree caught fire from candles. A young daughter of George E K Gilbert was burned along with two children of Frank B Marble. Dr Marble suffered severe burns to his hands and fingernails. Over half the gifts were destroyed and the building damaged.
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Swampscott
George EK. Gilbert
Frank B. Marble
Dr. Marble
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Caswell, Massey & Co
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Lawton
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Maas
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Wareham
Richard N. Lawton
Plainville Hotel
Fairhaven
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Beucurld
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