Vast Array of 1901 News Bits From New Mexico to New York
A cluttered chronicle reports heavy snowfall in Taos and Apache counties, unusual potato yields, a protest in Vispa's legislature over Bible oaths, the capture of the Cherokee Bill desperado in Colorado, and a fatal trolley collision in New York. Also noted are California train wrecks, bank robberies near Des Moines, a Cumberland City fire causing a fatality, and President Roosevelt proposed arbitration for Venezuela. A Buffalo club speech warns against reducing congressional representation, urging universal franchise with racial balance as the cure.
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Colorado
Santa Claus visits area Sunday schools this holiday season
Old Santa Claus has circulated through multiple churches and Sunday schools this week delivering gifts from decorated trees and distributing presents to the children. Recitations, songs, and talks on gift giving accompanied the visits at First Methodist, Christian Church, Tabernacle, Baptist Mission, First Cumberland, First Presbyterian, South Columbia Methodist, and Frierson Memorial Sunday Schools.
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Santa Claus
Aonstant Calia
Haa
Attairs
Tor
Santa
Christian Church
Acantata
Tabernacle Sunday School
Baptist Mission Sunday School
Swat
J. T. Akin
Hal DeLay
South Columbia
Frierson Memorial
Two State Senators Endorse Peruna T: Two State Senators Endorse Peruna
Senators J H Sauer of Dougine Co and P Kennedy of Massachusetts write from Omaha and Boston praising Peruna as a tonic and remedy. They recount health gains, voice clarity, and bronchial relief after using Peruna, urging readers to consult Dr Hartman for personalized guidance.
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J. H. Sauer
Dougine“Co
Nebraska
Frank
Omaha
Neb
H. Sauer
Patrick Kennedy
Massachusetts
House of Resentatives
Boston
B. Hartman
Perana
P.J. Kennedy
Hartman
Poruis
Dry Hartman
The
Hartman Senitariu
Columbus
Compensation of Architect for Polk Flats Plans
In Chancery Court Chancellor Alison fixed the compensation of J. E. Carpenter for drawing plans of the Polk Flats which were rejected. The Clerk and Master reported the lowest bid for executing the plans at 100 500. The decree awards 5 percent of that amount totaling 5 025 with a credit of 400 already paid. The case, against J. Craig McLanahan, has been appealed to the Supreme Court.
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Chancery Court
J. E. BR. Carpenter
Polk
J. Craig McLanahan
Alison
Carpenter
Supreme Court
Nashville
Ameri
Preacher Indicted for Malicious Assault in Paducah
Paducah Ky December 19 ne v 5 W Briggs prominent Memphis Conference minister indicted by grand jury for malicious assault with intent to kill T J Garr proprietor of boarding house here in October last. Briggs accused Garr of harming his child. Dr Belge related trial at Paris conference ended in acquittal and resignation to lecture circuit.
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Paducah
W. Briggs
Memphis
T. J. Garr
Briggs
Gare
Horts
Dr. Belge
Paris
Tendy
Hand Mutilated Worker At Oakes Factory
Mr G W Bailey had three fingers of his right hand torn and mutilated and his wrist badly sprained at work at Oakes factory. Bailey escaped more serious injury when his hand caught in machinery would have pulled his arm in if the hook had not given.
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G. W. Bailey
Oakes
Pri-or
Bailey
New Year Reflections On Time And Change From 1902
A nostalgic essay reflects on time's passage as a New Year approaches. It compares a child’s picture from the year to an aging man, notes scientific and literary feats of the year, and muses on public ambition and civic life amid changing fortunes. The piece blends humor with social commentary about time, memory, and the year ahead.
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Avil
Chilblains
Galt
Iowa
Department of Literature
Kansas
Michigan
Washington, D. C
Kentucky
Indiana
Niagara Falls
Zodiac Family
Gladys
Willis
Muggle
Tommy
Christmas Presents and True Friendship, a Christmas Column
A reflective column mocks Christmas gift expectations and urges valuing friendship over costly presents. It jokes about absurd gift choices and stresses that true generosity is shown through affection all year, not extravagant tokens, urging readers to appreciate genuine sentiment.
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Jerry
Board of Health
Baby
Massa
Costly Fire Destroys Fulton Market in Chicago
Fire at Fulton street wholesale and manufacturing district causes about 100000 dollars in losses. Second floor and much of the land floor of buildings Nos 1 to 25 are ruined. Principal firms affected include Schwarzchild & Sulzberger, Weckenheim & Co, Swift & Co, Cook County Shoe Co, and Acorn brass works. A gas or oil leak may be involved as nearby plants are cited. Des Moines reports oil found near Kant City Sac county, with a 80 cent per quart purity claim and a woman discoverer leasing 6000 acres after analysis.
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Chicago
Fulton Market
No. 1
Fulton Street
Schwarzchild & Sulzberger
Weckenheim & Co
Swift & Co
Cook County Shoe Co
Acorn Brass Works
Sac County
Des Moines
Coon River
Kant’ City
Ofl
Ames College
Bank Robbers Halted in Lynnville Attempt
Two or more white men are thought to have attempted to blow open the Lynnville Bank last Friday night but were frightened away before gaining entry. No combination was stolen. the door suffered damage. Authorities pursue suspects.
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Barslare
Lynnville Bank
Trost Uns
70,000 Tons Phosphate Deal In Hickman County
Centreville’s 8. M. Ward signs with Charleston Mining & Manufacturing to sell 70 000 tons of phosphate rock from Swan Creek mines. A branch road from Swan mouth to the 4. J. McGill farm will be built immediately, with mining to begin once the road is finished. Largest county phosphate deal to date.
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8. M. Ward
Centreville
Charleston Mining & Manufacturing Company
Charleston
Hhe
Swan Creek
8. M. Ward Mining Company
Swan
County Criminal Court Docket Includes Weapon Charge
The case against Will Ashley for carrying weapons was continued to January 7. A conviction was fined $50 and costs for selling liquor without a license. Three docketed cases named charges, two were nolled.
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Will Ashley
Vicision
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W. F. Morrie
Olevon County
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Byron Springs
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Robo
William Patterson
Philip Phippin
Cumberland City
Misa Joy Herndon
Hopkinsville
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Perroe Ie
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Roosevelt
One
Otter Ours
Independent Club At
Buffalo
Spere
Nesses
Congress
First Baptist Sunday School
St. Peter's Sunday School
Cumberland Sunday School
First Presbyterian Sunday School
Peruna
H. Bauer
E. B. Carpenter
W. G. Bailey
Cupid
Frans B. Welch
Harry Daniel
Lynnville
Hickman County Phosphate
Ward
Sel
Senator Quay
Omaha Bee
Nashville American
Booker
Washington
Nashville News
New South Dakota Statesman
Atlanta Constitution
Schurman
Con- Cae
Philadelphia Toquirer
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Teanea
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