Mayor Johnson Dis Unveils Three Cent Fare Railway Plan
In a Detroit era discussion, Mayor Johnson argues against public acceptance of a three cent fare proposal. He contends the city needs balanced control and private investment to expand streetcar service while avoiding price wars and unsuitable one company dominance. The piece notes the political and civic tension over route expansion, streetcar ownership, and public interest. It also briefly touches on holiday customs and community observations.
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ELAND
Detroit
Alwueyer
Moew
Hore
Iworth
Deve Dore
Rudy Thud
Tor
Iwwy
Cunitiel
Jehan
Abirtils Prey
Aguli
New View
T Fa
Holly and Christmas Decoration Trends of a Season
The article extols holly as the prime Christmas ornament, detailing its beauty, durability, and use in homes. It describes decorating options from frames and portieres to wreaths and garlands, noting holly’s superior color, resilience, and the ritual of wreath making as a seasonal duty.
Forest movement urged by Indiana forester
Secretary Wook Fregman of the Indiana state board of forestry calls for extensive forest preservation and use. He notes 80 years ago there were 000000 acres of home timber, with only second growth remaining, and warns of dwindling virgin and second growth resources. Freeman outlines a plan to cultivate hardy species like chestnut and Kentucky coffee tree on cheap lands, offering higher long term returns and quicker, portable growth.
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Indianatolls
Fregman
Ray Hare
Freeman
Mr. Freeman
Aso
Wanted At Once 40 Men Paint Bridge Crew
A New Haven notice seeks 40 workers to paint the bridge with wages from 1.75 to 2.00 dollars per day. Applicants should be at the bridge ready to work Monday morning.
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New Haven
Call for Democratic Mass Convention in Allen County
A Democratic mass meeting is planned at the Allen County Courthouse assembly room on Saturday December 3 at 8 p m to elect delegates to the district convention at the same place January 32 1902 at 3 p m County central committee members will be selected from wards and townships for the next two years with delegates apportioned for each 200 votes and over 100 including for governor candidate Fordon W Kern A district convention will also elect a district chairman and handle other business with Henry Berghoff as chairman of the Allen county Democratic central committee.
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Allen Countty
Allen County Court House
Fordon W. Kern
Jefferson
Lake
Lantage
Madison - Maunteg
Marion
Secserees
SOE
Slecteary
Allen County Democratic Central Committee
Henry
Berghoff
Giant Beaumont field oil deal looms in UK capital pact
Austin reports a vast Beaum ont field based oil venture linked to former Gov Hogg aims to tackle British capital. Plans call for a $25 to $30 million capitalization to acquire UK holdings of several independents, build pipelines, operate vessels, and establish a transatlantic oil fleet.
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Austin
Tex. Mec
British capitalists seal Texas oil deal with Port Arthur refinery
A London syndicate, Trie-Stuart, has bought the Hoge-Swayne property in Texas and will ship large oil consignments to Europe. Plans include a Port Arthur refinery costing about $800,000, storage tanks, pipe lines, and four barges, with first shipment scheduled for February 14. The venture seeks coastwise trade to Baltimore, New York, and other eastern ports using British steamers and a 4000 HP tug.
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New York
Deesle
Ara
Trie-Stuart Syndicate
London
Hoge-Swayne
Burnmont An
Port Arthur
Europe
Cette
Renew
Flavre
France
Middleon Pee
Roche-Stuart Syndicate
Tebrilary
Sentiat Gas
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Boston
Fexas
Indiana Christian Endeavor Union Council Minutes
Indiana Christian Endeavor Union executive committee met in Indianapolis at the YWCA. Cold weather limited out of town attendance. Next state meeting to be held in Indianapolis with time to be fixed later. Rev. C S Medbury of Angola presided. Rev. R Hunter retired as president and will be succeeded by Rev. George Know, new Indiana superintendent.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Christian Endeavor Union
Young Women’s Christian Association
Medbury
Angola
R. ¥. Hunter
Hunter
George Know
Indiana
Earnings Notice From Buine & Co. Financial Notice
Money to loan at three per cent interest on overdue notes. Buine & Co. located at 1D Court Street issues the notice seeking repayment or negotiation of terms.
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Lou
Buiune & CO
Holiday Excursions via Wabash Rail Offer
The Wabash announces excursion tickets at one third fare for all stations east of the Mississippi. Valid December 24 to January 1, return by January 2, 1902. Telephone service listed.
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Wabash
Mississippi River
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dUuiers
Greyehudred
Wella
Nen
Sante Claus
Iti
Polly
Beaumont Field
Great Syndicate
Atlantic
G. E. Union Conference
Taran
Uy Nabaral Gay
Oakdale
Vlove
Wayne Igoney
Santa Claus
Express
Fort Wayne
Foster Furniture & Carpet Co
Christen’s
Calhoun Street
George Albanus
Clay Street
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