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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1886
Page
1
Poem reflecting on Christmas morning, devotion, and universal goodwill. The speaker longs for the warmth of Christmas chimes and shared cheer year round, urging hearts to stay open and bright beyond the season. Lines evoke Christmas morning as a source of light, joy, and spiritual renewal.
In a Surrey manor, Geraldine arrives with Sir Cecil Leighton to a festive Christmas gathering. Under mistletoe, a staged kiss reveals Geraldine and Cecil are secretly married, prompting laughter and a reconciled ending as Caspar Ferris blesses their union.
Western humorist Bill Nye recalls boyhood misadventures from stealing eggs to a barn rescue, and shares a wartime anecdote of a rare truce between Union and Confederate troops near Atlanta, illustrating enduring humanity amid conflict.
A tourist on his tenth Atlantic crossing notes luxury on modern steamers but laments the lack of chairs on deck. He mocks elaborate palaces with spas and dining rooms while nine tenths of passengers sit on deck, suggesting passengers should bring their own chairs.
A collection of wry quips on democracy and social conduct includes comments about voters and spouses, a joke on mules with bricks, craft of tailoring, and a claim that humans may be bald and toothless. The tone mocks public life and personal quirks with light satire.
In a western town Elder R who claims world savvy hosts a satirical tale about a hotel keeper and a pastor. A Sunday collection yields a poker chip mistaken for value, later redeemed by Elder R who flees with a five dollar bill, prompting the host to vow not to dine with the preacher again.
A St Louis Globe-Democrat reporter hears from a shopkeeper that thefts in a large dry goods store are concentrated around rush times and holiday sales. He says most shoplifters are women and detectives are unnecessary as thieves are often detected by clerks during raids.
Senate and House logs show votes on repealing Civil Service Law, extending free postal delivery to larger towns, and refining money order fees. Executive sessions note opposition to Tenure of Office Act repeal and discussions on nickel-and-dime budget items, with multiple committees reporting and awaiting floor action.
The second trial of ex Alderman Arthur J. McQuade ended with a guilty verdict on the first count of bribery connected to the Broadway franchise. After a nineteen day trial the jury reached verdict in under fifteen minutes and McQuade was taken to the Tombs for sentencing, facing up to ten years and a $5,000 fine.
A fragmented report outlines expulsions of Hebrews and American citizens from Russia amid government tensions. It notes a joint resolution guiding a coastal plan and discusses U S bond deposits for banks and a tobacco duties bill opposed in the Senate with a 60 to 16 vote. An annual arms and equipment appropriation is mentioned as $400 000.
The House passed a bill authorizing the Interior Secretary to allot reservation lands in severalty to Indians. Allocations vary by status, with heads of families receiving one quarter section, adults one eighth, orphans one eighth, and other minors one sixteenth. If land is insufficient, pro rata allotment applies. Transfers are barred for 25 years, and allottees are subject to state law. citizenship rights hinge on residence and civilized life. Excludes certain tribes and territories.
The column lists varied items: seven birch distilleries in Connecticut making wintergreen and a tax on 1600 convicts at Si Ling prison. It notes an estate of 1 250 000 for Chases Francis Adama, Edward Good as a stenographer, and over 100 000 emigrants to the Argentine Republic from Italy last year. A national military drill is announced for Vi al next May with prizes totaling.
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