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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1901
Page
1
Washington marked Christmas with formal church services and charitable giving. Prominent figures joined public celebrations and family gatherings at official residences, including Roosevelt and other leaders, as they shared meals and holiday customs amid festive displays.
Report describes a reception at Covington hotel in Paris with American visitors and dignitaries including Mrs Gowaty and Mr Gowaty. The event features a ceremonial tree and gifts such as toys from Hama Pure.
Mrs McKinley spends Christmas Day alone at home and declines the Barber family invitation to dine at the Six Ton homestead, citing a desire to forget Christmases past. Relatives note her condition improving after the tragedy as she greets friends with flowers and presents.
Fragmentary OCR text lacks clear names, places, or events. The readable bits mention a celebration and seats but do not specify participants, dates, or locations to form a factual summary.
King Edward and Queen Alexandra distributed charity gifts in London. The royal couple attended morning church services with the duke and duchess of Connaught, toured hospitals, and donated funds to hospitals as part of the royal family Christmas observances.
Berlin reports Emperor William walked near Potsdam and spoke with residents about charity. The Christmas bounty is said to be expansive, with the emperor emphasizing generosity and urging support for those in need.
In Retreke Virginia on December 25 the Elks lodge distributed a Christus gift program aiding about 500 persons with meals and charity items as part of their Christmas efforts.
A blaze at a city residence left Anderson and others injured as smoke and debris filled the rooms. Firefighters reported a blocked chimney and signs of exit obstruction as they battled the flames and searched for those inside.
A December 18 dispatch reports Hawaiian dissatisfaction with the sugar interests outlook, noting opposition to reciprocity and concerns over Chinese labor causing discontent despite strong sugar works remaining firm. Attorney General Toole defends Washington actions before the Supreme Court amid legal debates in the Territory. Local tensions rise over trials and juror delays affecting overdue ware migrants from Pacific coast ports.
In New York City charity efforts spread happiness as the Salvation Army organized a fund to provide meals. About 400 baskets were distributed at Madison Square Garden for dinner, and thousands received substantial aid through baskets and meals at the Bowery mission, aiding men and boys.
Rome reports the pope celebrated midnight mass at the Vatican and attended two other functions. His health has improved and he will resume diplomatic duties tomorrow.
Reports from Havana on December 2 describe General Gomez campaigning for Palma while Mazo candidates withdraw. In Puerto Principe crowds shout support for Palma and stones are thrown at Gomez observers, with veterans and a band seen on his escort. The Nucion claims Gomez is government funded to calm unrest as Mano adherents ditch followers.
Fort Wayne detectives report two deaths from suspected poisoning at the home of Grogge Schaffer, a wealthy grocer on Broadway. The deceased are George Schaffer and Anna James, with Henry Anderson gravely ill. A nephew arrived with Christmas visitors and found the scene as investigators began inquiries.
A report from New York says Hog J McGowan president of Indianapolis Street Railway is key in plans for a trolley system linking New York and St. Louis. Merdocky of Lafayette and Frank Dirke Rolicon of Cleveland are named as prominent backers with the project developing after McGowan’s recent New York visit.
Gloucester Mass December 25 Eight men are believed lost with the schooner Mite H Parkhurst of this port after it foundered off the coast. The Parkhurst was commanded by Captain John T D McKinnod and carried a crew of eight men and one passenger. The vessel last sailed with a cargo of herring.
C M Athwah president of the piled States corporation will sail to Europe tomorrow aboard La Bavale to represent the company. Mrs Schwab accompanies him and will remain abroad for two months.
Fragmentary text describes a fatal event involving brothers and a weapon. The wording is garbled with names such as Sting, Lewis Pon, and J Fox, and references to toxins and a December date. No coherent sequence or identifiable facts emerge from the readable fragments.
Four lives lost on the Sun steamer in Memphis trade after most passengers fled before a fast spreading blaze. Mrs Tombs and baby among the dead. husband D. N. Tombs identifies wife by a dog bite. Missing infant presumed drowned. wreck and cargo losses placed near twenty thousand dollars.
Washington reveals Governor Lee M. Shaw of Iowa is chosen to succeed Leman J. Gage as secretary of the treasury with Wilson of Iowa remaining in the cabinet. Transfer to occur at mutual convenience. Gage may retire after his term ends, and Shaw will prepare during January before taking office.
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