Miracle Nativity Play At First Congregational Church
A medieval style miracle play will be staged by First Congregational Church on Christmas Eve. The pantomime performance uses an unseen narrator and large off stage chorus to portray the Nativity with scenes of shepherds angels wise men and the Holy Family. Members of the church and Sunday school form the cast as vesper services and a chorus sing carols and old hymns.
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First Congregational Church
Holy Family
Former housekeeper backs Lloyd George in Milwaukee
Milwaukee resident Mrs. Z. A. Mather, former housekeeper and schoolmate of British premier Lloyd George, predicts he will resolve the world crisis and "pull the fat out of the fire." She recalls his quick mind and concern for the poor, noting his ambition and early top-class work.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Lloyd George
England
Z. A. Mather
Lloyd-George
Sixteen Hurt in Wreck Near Pendleton
Sixteen people were injured when a Blue Ridge train wrecked near Pendleton South Carolina on Friday. One car overturned as the train carrying 37 passengers derailed.
Partial grant of eight hour day for switchmen
The federal arbitration board awards a partial victory for the Switchmen's Union of North America. An eight hour day is granted with pro rata overtime pay. The decision covers conductors and helpers across thirteen eastern and midwestern railroads, dating from December 23, 1916 to December 23, 1917.
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New York
Switchmen’s Union of North America
United States District Court
Federal Arbitration Board
East
Middle West
Business Men of Tomah Triumph Over Professionals
In Tomah Wisconsin a basketball game at the Armory saw the Business Men defeat the Professionals 12 to 4. Alois Fix led with three baskets while Burkey and H B Sowle added two and one. Tim Donovan scored all four for the Professionals, who were hampered by weight and practice gaps.
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Lutheran Church
Messrs
M. Syverson
W. Brenan
L. Storkel
G. Graham
Allingham
Rev. Wheeler
Mesdames Bell
P. Johnson
Croty
Andrews
van Wie
Grace Randall
Tessie Brenan
Business Men's Club
F. Haecker
R. Wells
C. Croty
G. Richards
J. Kress
Wilbur Hendricks
Earl
Bernard Drowatzky
Florence Hamilton
Irene Eldridge
Kilah Hendricks
Donald Compton
Raymond Reinhart
University of Wisconsin
la Crosse
William Rocken
Milwaukee
Eight Roads Block Car Shortage Relief Efforts
Washington December 23. Eight railroads refused to cooperate with the American Railway association hindering the adjustment of the nation wide car shortage cited by federal authorities as a major cause of high living costs. The eight roads named are Boston and Albany Maine Central Lehigh Valley Philadelphia and Reading New York Central Michigan Central Wabash and Toledo and Ohio Central.
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Washington
American Railway Association
Boston & Albany
Maine Central
Lehigh Valley
Philadelphia & Reading
New York Central
Michigan Central
Wabash
Toledo & Ohio Central
Jefferson Sheriff Deputy Appointed U S Marshal
Madison Wis Dec 23 Will Touton sheriff of Jefferson county was appointed deputy United States marshal for the western federal district by Marshal Frank O Connor
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Madison, Wis
Will Touton
Jefferson County
United States
Western Federal District
Frank O'Connor
Four new ocean liners announced for American Line
New York December 23 officials of the International Mercantile Marine company announced four larger faster ocean liners for the American line to surpass the Mauretania and Lusitania. Each vessel will cost about 7.5 million dollars and exceed 900 feet in length. Construction is likely at New York Shipbuilding's yards in Wilmington Delaware.
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New York
American Line
International Mercantile Marine Company
New York Shipbuilding Company
Wilmington
Delaware
Prim Girls Refuse Rescue In Breeches Buoy Story
A remark notes some girls are so prim they would not be rescued from a wreck using a breeches buoy, reflecting Victorian manners and social attitudes.
Bedford Elected Standard Oil Head
New York December 23 Directors of Standard Oil of New Jersey elected A C Bedford as president to succeed the late John D Archbold Bedford has been acting head since Archbold's death and previously served as vice president and treasurer
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New York
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
A. C. Bedford
John D. Archbold
Bedford
Standard Oil Company
Archbold
Six Teams Lead In Six Day Bicycle Race
At 8 a m Saturday six teams had covered 2346 miles and five laps in the annual six day race in New York Madison Square Garden fans rested amid the usual odor of the arena Cameron led the pack while Smith Kopsky Lawson Mitten Thomas and H Ohrt trailed one lap behind. Eaton Ryan FE Ohrt and Bello were two laps back and the record stands at 2596 miles four laps set by Cameron and Kaiser in 1914.
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New York
Cameron
Madison Square Garden
Smith
Cameron and Kaiser
Daily Werathed Bulletin
A brisk bulletin warns that failure to identify and correct mistakes risks customer dissatisfaction. The message emphasizes proactive quality control and accountability to protect consumer trust.
Christmas Mail Rush and Small Town Happenings in Sparta
In Sparta Wisconsin the Christmas postal rush fills the office as clerks and Postmaster Rice handle parcel post swiftly amid a busy season. The week also notes a night school start supervised by Harriet Hutson, a December lecture by Charles R. Taggart, a Cataract wedding, funeral for James Murphy, a fire incident, and forthcoming poultry show events.
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Sparta
Wis
Rice
The
Methodist Church
Harriet Hutson
Monroe County
Charles R. Taggart
Vermont
Cataract
Anna Scheuermann
Edwin Janes
Schmeling
Lutheran Church
Janes
James Murphy
Lafayette
C. L. Clifford
Angelo
Mr. Murphy
Columbus
Elroy
Edward
George
Harriet Murphy
Lizzie Hall
Walter Ellis
Northwestern Dray Line
Hemstock
Sparta Poultry Fanciers
la Crosse
Harry Angle
A. Anderson
John Summerfield
John Herbst
Mike Stellick
Watertown
Golden
Evan R. Jones
Jefferson Avenue
Martha Ellen Case
Manchester
Mound Prairie
Jones
Old American House
Nellie M. Jones
Margaret Wilson
Estherville
Iowa
Charles W. Jones
John Bradley
Robert E. Jones
Winnipeg
Canada
The Manager Seeks Answer At The Expensive Cafe
In a crowded restaurant scene, a diner challenges the manager about occupying the principal table and ordering only one bottle of ginger ale. McTavish questions the audacity as the manager asks who speaks, revealing a tension over seating and service.
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McTavish
Remark on hen laying twenty six eggs in twenty seven days
A Louisville Courier Journal quip notes a hen laying twenty six eggs in twenty seven days and tending a brood, joking that the bird hardly belonged to any clubs. The brief humorous line reflects rural life humor in the era.
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Louisville Courier Journal
Princeton team blamed for poor season not coaches
A Princeton publication letter condemns the leagal snapshot of a speed problem plaguing Speedy Rush era Tigers. It accuses the seniors of bonehead thinking and argues solid ivory caused Harvard and Yale defeats, urging players to think for themselves next season.
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United Press
New York
Princetonian
Princeton University
Speedy Rush
Rush
Harvard
Yale
Princeton
Nassau
Packer backs Tinker in Columbus deal
Chicago December 23 Wilson president of Wilson and Co packers backs Joe Tinker in taking over the Columbus American association club for 637000 with 75 percent of stock to be transferred to Tinker and backers Peoria gain Tinker keeps half interest in Peoria Three I league franchise per President Ryan announcement.
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Chicago
Thomas E. Wilson
Wilson & Co
Packers
Wilson
Joe Tinker
Columbus American Association
Tinker
Peoria
Ryan Here
Columbus
Gans Beats Johnson in Twelve Round Final
Joe Gans defeats Leo Johnson in a twelve round bout held in Saint Louis Missouri on Friday night. Gans controlled the action with sharp punches and ring work earning the decision over Johnson.
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ST. Louis
Dee
Joe Gans
Leo Johnson
Regulars Beat Alumni In Narrow State Street Thriller
In a fast game at State Street gym on Friday evening the Normal team edged the alumni 47 to 44. Captain Meinert scored 11 and Weisse 7 while Dahl and Weisse also contributed seven field goals each. Referee Ralph Bradish.
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Meinert
State Street
Wachter
Hoeppner
Dr. South
Benjamin
Weimer
Weisse
Dahl
Strum
Huber
Gordon
Roellig
Kwicynski
Hodge
Byers
Willard Goes into Movies With D W Griffith Plans
Chicago Dec 23 Jess Willard the world heavyweight champion will star in five reels of his ring career in a film project arranged by his managers and director D W Griffith.
Darcy as Stoker arrives in America aboard oil boat
Australian middleweight champion Les Darcy landed in New York on the Standard Oil steamer Cushing under the alias Lester Dawson. He went to the Brosetel hotel and withdrew from reporters and managers. Tim O'Sullivan will handle affairs until an American manager is found.
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United Press
New York
Les Darcy
Battery
Brosetel Hotel
Lester Dawson
Stoker
Darcy
Cushing
Tim O'Sullivan
Charley White Heads to New York for Monday Fight
Charley White leaves Chicago for New York to fight Monday afternoon. He planned a mill clash with Walter Mohr but learned Mohr is sick and Harry Pierce of New York is likely to substitute.
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Chicago
Charley White
New York
Walter Mohr
Mohr
Harry Pierce
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