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Newspaper
Coeur Dalene Evening Press
Location
Coeur D´Alene, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1909
Page
3
A collage of reflective musings on virtue, generosity, and social behavior. The piece remarks on pride after salary rises, the value of real music, women's aging, and church Christmas observances, interwoven with anecdotes about sleigh rides, post office packages, and house etiquette. It comments on patience, self-restraint, and the idea that money cannot buy lasting traits or happiness.
In a heated dispute over Mary Averitt Harriman widow of the late Oliver Harriman the value of her inheritance is debated. Officials say estate appraisals place the tax at about 1490000 while The New York Times disputes the figure and asserts no gifts were made before death.
Lewiston dispatch reports former Senator Henry Westfeld returning from Washington as delegate to the Rivers and Harbors congress. He says prominent lawmakers back improvements and expect large appropriations for immediate needs. A key resolution urged Congress adopt bonds or an appropriation of 500 million dollars over 19 years for rivers and harbors.
Reports from North Manchuria and Siberia quoted in Shanghai papers reveal large troop concentrations in Siberia. About half a million troops are said near Lake Baikal, with 116 submarines reportedly sent to Vladivostok. Amur railroad construction cited as risk of a second war with Japan. Japanese spies active along the Siberian frontier and at Kamchatka coast.
Chicago sport editor announced a $200 bonus to Overall if he reaches 30 games in season extension. The report cites last season’s performance and hints at further bonuses and stakes behind this contract talk.
Review notes a vivid western film with cowboys, bucking bronchos, and a dramatic bull scene. A local children’s song performance adds charm while the comedy remains strong. The production is praised as superior to previous Lyric offerings and very engaging for audiences.
Governors and trustees of the American Civic Alliance met in New York to elect officers. N. Lafauette Savoy, alleged to claim descent from Lafayette, offered his resignation as president, which will be accepted. The group aims to repair harm to the alliance and invite a prominent figure to lead the organization. Savoy said he wished to step down after being visited by the prominent and deserted by friends, and accused of using the alliance for his own aggrandizement.
In Springfield Ohio on December 27 hotel clerks met to discuss creating a national body for hotel clerks. The Ohio Motel Clerk Association led the effort and endorsed forming the Naval Hotel Clerks Association as a unifying group.
Members are urged to attend a special meeting at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. The notice stresses important business to be transacted as announced by A. Guptill, Commander.
Calfornia Teachers Association convenes to unite the four largest educational bodies of the state. The four merging associations include northern and southern California makers’ groups, the San Joaquin Valley association and the California Teachers’ conference.
Yale Dramatic Association announces a touring schedule with performances in Washington and New York. The itinerary includes shows in Orange and Jersey cities, with dates set through January, highlighting the group’s engagements on a historic circuit.
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