Christmas gift customs vary across nations and eras
The piece contrasts American and European Christmas traditions, noting gift giving starts weeks early in many countries, long celebrations in Germany Denmark and Switzerland, and home made presents in rural America. It discusses religious observance, monarchies wary of treason, and varied attitudes toward gift giving and spirit versus price.
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Germany
Mexico
Christias
Marald
Paris
Rn Alon
Germaany
England
France
Christ
Jesus Christ
America
Long a Temperance Worker Mother Stewart Dies at 62
The temperance advocate known as Mother Stewart died aged 62. She helped form the first Ohio WCTU at Osborn in 1873 and organized the first English WCTU in 1876. After the Civil War she lectured for war sufferers in the southern states and later aligned with Alexander Dowie teaching at Zion City for a year.
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Stewart
Ohio
Osborn
England
Alexander Dowle
Zion City
Hicks Ye
Spring Feld, O
America
Anti Saloon Crusade and Panama Canal Debate Stir Indiana
Indianapolis in the 1900s sees anti saloon sermons across Protestant pulpits urging county local option and backing a perpetual fixture in Indiana law. A congressional investigation into the Panama canal negotiations is urged by The News owner Delavan Smith. Public utilities law discussed at Indiana Manufacturers' and Shippers' convention with B H Meyer as keynote. Adair faces questions over $338.76 unaccounted funds from 12 years prior. Prominent Indiana figures tied to banking and politics noted. Logansport and Crawfordsville reports include a former attorney general’s death, Baldwin’s banking ties, embezzlement indictments, and jail violence sparking further controversy.
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Indianapolis
Ind
English
Opera House
Baker
League of America
Indiana
Congress
William Nelson Cromwell
Panama
Indianapolis Newa
Delavan Smith
Ananan Club
Roosevelt
Logansport
Dantet
Baldwin
Fowler
Ambia
Bakis
Struges
Benton County
Wabash College
Crawfordsville
Oratory
Session of Confusion Hints at Indiana Legislature Chaos
A sixty day Indiana legislative session appears chaotic amid party conflicts and shifting control in the house and senate. Republicans secretly discuss methods to manage Lieut. Gov. Hall while keeping scrutiny tight and ready to reject proposals.
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Indiana
House
Senate
Erncr
Frank J. Hall
Rushville
State Senate
Statehouse
Hall
Republicans Press Plan to Control Senate Committees
The article reports Democratic leaders in Indiana discussing a campaign response after Republicans aim to assign all standing Senate committees to block nonapproved legislation. The piece notes potential political tension at the state house and hints at lively clashes if GOP plans proceed. It also mentions local cases in Terre Haute and Wabash involving deaths, a murder, and a county local option law ruling, with December 29 elections referenced.
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Senate
O. K
State-House
Jeffersonville government plan outlined in early remarks
Fragmentary notes from Jeffersonville Indiana describe a large scale government action to be made in the coming months. The text hints at major local arrangements and administrative steps to be taken, but details are incomplete.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Indianapolis Doctor Injured in Hunting Accident
Dr John Burnatg of Indianapolis was accidentally shot while hunting near Columbus Indiana. He was climbing a rail fence when his gun discharged tearing the right forearm destroying bones and severing an artery. The injury will necessitate amputation at the elbow.
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Columbus
Ind
John Burnatg
Indianapolis
Temporary restraining order blocks county on vote call
Judge Wrigley in Whitley circuit court set February 4 for hearing as attorneys for saloonkeepers challenge the county commissioners decision to call a special on a local issue. The restraining order prevents the county from proceeding with the vote until a ruling is issued.
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Columbia City
India
Wrigley
Whitley
Fire at Enameling Works in Union City Ind
Electric sparks from pulling leather apart started a blaze at Enameling Works in Union City Indiana. Naphtha gas inflamed the interior causing rapid spread and many workers escaped by leaping from windows. The ore value is estimated at 50 000 dollars with 25 000 dollars in insurance.
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Union City
Ind
Emporters Cleared in Whitecapping Case at Rushville
In Rushville Indiana four men accused of whitecapping John Tribbey were acquitted. Tribbey was abducted by masked men on August 6 and beaten with a board before being tarred and feathered. Mrs Tribbey alleged involvement by others.
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Rushville
Ind
John
Tribbey
Halls
Mra
Tribpey
Vanderburg Democrats nominate Bertelsen for state senator
In Evansville Indiana the Vanderburg county Democrats nominated Jeppe Bertelsen by acclamation for state senator to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Walter A. Legeman Republican two weeks ago. The special election is set for December.
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Evansville
Ind
Vanderburg County
Jeppe Bertelsen
Walter A. Legeman
Montpelier and Bedford Ind Notes on Industry and Health
Montpelier reports a healthy rise in high grade petroleum field development east of the Mississippi as operators push work ahead of holidays. Bedford citizen James T. Stipp, ill with tuberculosis, recovered after coughing and swallowing a pin years ago. New Albany dealers shift to state safety standards requiring candy sold to be covered by a glass case. Evansville reports a woman burned when a fire ignited clothing in Mrs. John Rapp’s home.
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Terre Haue
Ind
Leonard Orr
Terre Haute
Joan Wilson
Shelburn
Joseph Orr
Nick Carter
Misa Flora Orr
Indiana
Montpelier
Mississippi River
Bedford
James T. Stipp
New Albany
Inauguration Sparks Talk in Jeffersonville Area
Fragmentary report notes a branch opening or ceremonial event linked to Fran ch Lick area with references to roads steps and a cure related phrase. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Jeffersonville
Ing
French Lick
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