All Bridgeport Awaits Santa Claus Holiday Cheer for Many
Bridgeport prepares for Yuletide with charity drives by Salvation Army Fraternal groups and church services. Hospitals, schools, stores, and public offices will host gifts, meals, and decorations as thousands anticipate Santa’s visit and the warm spirit of giving across the city.
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Christmas Sentiments From Local Clergyman
Bridgeport clergymen share Christmas thoughts in a column, urging obedience and sacrifice. Rev H A Davenport and Rev John Richard Brown reflect on gifts, the meaning of Christ, and the call to generous living across the season.
Vatican Xmas Festival Dims Amid Funeral Observances
December news from Rome notes deaths clouding Vatican celebrations as the Pope limits public rites. Cardinials abroad send greetings while Pope prepares a restrained schedule, greeting European Catholic leaders except Italy's king, and planning a day of rest with private prayers and limited contact.
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Lutheran Church Mourns Pastor Henry Wunder
Chicago December 24 Congregation of St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran church mourns Rev. Henry Wunder who died Monday after serving as pastor for 10 years before the Civil War era. Church records show he christened 17 250 babies married 502 couples and officiated at funerals.
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President Wilson Planting Elm at White House
President Wilson insisted on planting an elm at the White House roundel, to be named the Wilson Elm, replacing the Go sco Plein Boer edecuiaerrea tree blown down in a July storm. The illustration shows Wilson tossing dirt as the tree is set in its hole.
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Federal troops killed after explosion wrecked special train
A train carrying four detachments of government troops hit a dynamite mine near Charcos and was destroyed. Survivors were killed by rebels, as Charcos near San Luis Potosi becomes the farthest south rebels have advanced. Rebels show rising strength on the west coast near Acapulco. construction of the Acapulco railroad halted. Banks in the federal capital reopened with limited payouts. Sir Lionel Carden and the Japanese minister were warmly greeted outside the palace after the president received the diplomatic corps. Nacion, a clerical party newspaper, suspended publication at the government's request.
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Villa threatens Japs in Chihuahua
Juarez Mexico December 24 General Villa warns Japanese in Chihuahua state to change stance toward Huerta or face expulsion. He cites Japanese aid to Huerta and shipments of arms as provocation. Over 400 Japanese workers may flee toward the United States. Reports say General Salazar’s flying squadron may have reached the Mexican Central Railroad and rail lines near Terrazas cut. a bridge at Ojo Caliente burned, suggesting federal irregulars moving ahead of rebels.
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Local Work Shifts Near Pond and Bethel Skit Star Heads East
Reverel months ago arrived last Thursday and was set up a short distance below this pond. It will be shifted southward if occasion requires, there being timber on nearly 100 acres to be handled. The last of the Lonetown road workers departed Saturday, fences set to replace stone walls taken for road material. Robert E. Leonard of Bethel, head of the Idono club, secured a fifteen weeks engagement at the Lyceum theater New York with a skit Life in the Tree Top. Local friends attended his professional debut Wednesday night. Attorney Shaw and family vacated their summer home at the Rides for Bridgeport residence on Monday.
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City Officials Celebrate Christmas Tree Event at City Hall
City officials and families gathered at the police and fire building for a Christmas tree celebration. Mayor Wilson and commissioners attended as Commissioner Ladd and a committee arranged gifts, music, and addressed the crowd, marking an annual event to honor department staff with festive displays and a toy-gift program for officers and dignitaries.
Curley to officiate at late season game
A terse local update states Curley will officiate the upcoming game as the third tier follows the main event. The note confirms officiating duties and notes a secondary participants’ involvement.
Gey of debweleew achiol court notes and game recount
Fragmentary notes from a local school and sports report describe a seater, juror, and city matters. The piece details a fourth period basketball game with players and officials named, noting a victory by Lyre and listing coaches and participants, though many words are garbled.
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Fairfield Yearly Events Hinted In Fragments
Fragmentary notes mention a Fairfield event season with plans for a church gathering, summer fairs, brides, and community days. Several names and dates appear unclear, but references to a church day on Christmas and upcoming fairs suggest a schedule of local gatherings and church activities for the coming year.
Easton Williams and Lane Tekeee Field Meeting
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Easton Williams and Lane Tekeee involved in a community event or meeting. Mentions Ming and Fat, a purchase, a Wome of Ste ant re fe Wreement Silver Cieam Lane, and a Friday gathering with prices and seersaier. Names such as Adarie Behonl, Ernet Ferry, Mr. Sew, Mi Samaras, and Detry Bare appear, but details are unclear.
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