History highlights from December events in early America
A digest of notable dates includes Washington resigning his commission in 1788, Joseph Smith born in 1805 and dying in 1844, the first Odd Fellows lodge in Ohio in 1830, Santa Anna’s provisional presidency in 1841, Illinois Central railroad ceremonies in 1851, Edward VII’s Calcutta visit in 1875, a British victory over Afghans in 1879, and Tahiti’s annexation bill passage in 1897. The items span political, religious, transportation, and colonial history with diverse locations and figures.
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Washington
Congress
Seasion
Annapolis
Joseph Smith
Mormon Church
Sharon
Carthage
Lodge of Odd Fellows
Ohio
Cincinnati
Santa Anna
Mexico
Chicago
Cairo
Prince of Wales
Edward VII
Calcutta
Roberts
Gough
Tahiti
Bishop Meerschaert marks fifty years in priesthood
The Rt. Rev. Theophile Meerschaert, bishop of the Oklahoma diocese, celebrates half a century in the priesthood. Born in Belgium, he studied at Renaix College and the American College of Louvain, entered holy orders fifty years ago, and later served Natchez and the Indiana Territory before becoming Oklahoma bishop in 1905.
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Theophile Meerschaert
Oklahoma
Belgium
College of Renaix
Louvain
America
Natchez, Miss
Natchez
Indiana Territory
Birthday lists mark notable births on December 23
Dr Gustav Ador former Swiss president and Red Cross head born 76 years ago today Giacomo Puccini Lucca Italy composer born 63 years ago Edwin T Meredith former Wilson cabinet secretary born Avoca Iowa 45 years ago Oscar Straus New York merchant philanthropist and former cabinet officer born Georgia 71 years ago Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics manager born East Brookfield Massachusetts 59 years ago
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Gustav Ador
International Committee of the Red Cross
Giacomoo Puccini
Lucca
Iltaly
Edwin T. Meredith
Avoca
Iowa
Oscar 8. Straus
New York
Georgia
Connie Mack
Philadelphia American League Baseball Club
East Brookfield
Mass
Pallium for New Archbishop in Baltimore Ceremony
At Baltimore Cathedral a large gathering of United States church leaders will witness Most Rev. Michael J. Curley invest with the pallium, symbolizing authority to lead the archdiocese and succeed the late Cardinal Gibbons. The Rome sent insignia arrives with a ceremonial procession, papal colors, and details of the ancient rite.
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Baltimore
United States
Michael J. Curley
St. Augustine
Cardinal Gibbons
Rome
Havana
Torre di Specchi
Social Calendar Highlights Friday and Saturday Events
Friday at 8:30 p.m. the Boys and Girls Club will stage an entertainment at the High School Auditorium. Saturday features the ninth Posada at the Latin American Club starting at 8 p.m., hosted by the young men.
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Laredo Community Center
Laredo
Titan’s restraint reshapes mighty force for human use
The poem by Pauline Frances Camp in Edison Monthly speaks of taming the Titan like power of a thunderous force to serve mankind. It contrasts divine curb with human duty and ends urging the mighty to aid those who toil for others, blessing the laborer.
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Titan
Pauline Frances Camp
Edison Monthly
Christmas Bits From Old Almanac Lore
Christmas customs and trivia across Europe and England. Notes on plum pudding, Santa Claus spelling, mistletoe myths, Christmas cards, crackers, turkeys, holly superstitions, Nordic and Danish dinners, and Parisian Christmas Eve and Day rituals.
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Dury Lane Theatre
England
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the Mother's Favorite
A traditional remedy praised for soothing coughs with a pleasant taste and prompt relief. Marketed as safe for children, it promises quick cures without opium or harmful drugs.
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Chamberlain
Railroad Timetable with Corpus Christi and St Louis trains
The schedule lists Train No. 1 for Corpus Christi at 12 10 p m and Train No 2 from Corpus Christi at 4 38 p m on the International and Great Northern. A through fast train to St Louis leaves at 12 01 p m and arrives at 6 16 p m. The night train departs at 10 p m and reaches at 7 30 a m.
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Corpus Christi
Want German to Leave Country Legions Urge Deportation
Blackhawk Posts of the American Legion and other posts urged deportation proceedings against Arthur Lorenz editor of Staats Zeitung. Lorenz, not an American citizen, authored an editorial that led to a libel suit by Blackhawk Post for allegedly slanderous statements about post members. Lorenz admitted authorship.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Blackhawk
American Legion
John Clinin
United States District Attorney
Arthur Lorenz
Staats Zeitung
Lorenz
Blackhawk Post
Post
Harvey Church Sentenced to Death for Double Slaying
Chicago December 23 Associated Press reports Harvey Church was found guilty of murdering two automobile salesmen who delivered a car he had arranged to buy and was sentenced to death.
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Chicago
Harvey Church
Fort Worth Grand Jury Clears, Recommends Continued Lynching Probe
Fort Worth Texas December 23 The ten day grand jury investigating the lynching of Fred Rouse a black packing house strikebreaker returned a report this afternoon without indictments The panel condemned mob law and urged continued investigation by the next grand jury to pursue results and ensure accountability.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Fred Rouse
Gov Wood's Plan Consolidates Government Costs
Governor General Wood plans to streamline government activities to fund leper and insane care, education, public works, and welfare. He emphasizes retaining needed officials while eliminating unnecessary ones. The mint bureau will merge into the insular treasury, ending its status as a separate bureau.
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P. J. Dee
Wood
Voliva Declares Santa Claus Abolished for Zion Children
Chicago December 28 Wilbur Volive head of the Ukrainian Catholic Apostolic Church in Zion Illinois issues a decree banning Santa Claus for the town’s children announcing no reindeer hoofs on the roof tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Children of
Cough Remedy Promoted for Grievous Colds
The notice urges caution on colds as severe ones harm lungs and weaken vitality and touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a cost effective cure. It stresses not risking serious illness and encourages use of the remedy for bad colds.
Rio Grande and Eagle Paes Train Schedule Card
Train No. 1 leaves Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 30 a m and arrives Minera at 10 20 a m Train No. 2 leaves Minera daily except Sunday at 11 a m and arrives Laredo at 8 18 p m
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Rio Grande & Eagle Paes
Laredo
Minera
Fugitive Tommy O'Connor Said Seen Near Ward County
A telegram from Pyote in Ward county reports Sheriff Priest of Winkler county in pursuit of a fugitive believed to be Tommy O'Connor the Chicago killer. The man sought food at Ranchman Birdwell's home Thursday then left on foot after indicating a freight train had taken him 30 miles away. Birdwell identified the photo as O'Connor.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Pyote
Ward County
Priest
Winkler County
Tommy O'Connor
Chicago
Birdwell
O'Connor
Japan Premier Now Satisfied Burdens Lessened
Paris dispatch quotes Premier Takahashi stating the Quadruple Entente eases Japan’s burdens and may prevent war. He adds Washington conference marks a new Pacific epoch and Japan will be stronger in the Far East as China deteriorates. Briand reportedly accepts the capital ship ratio in Washington while defending submarines and coast defense ships.
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Associated Press
Paris
Baron Takahashi
Japan
Tokio
Excelsior
Washington
Pacific
Far East
Takahashi
China
Briand
Jusserand
France
United States
Movement Aims to Unite Workers in New Party
Delegates in New York consider forming the Workers' Party of America uniting revolutionary labor groups under Third International leadership. The convention to run through Monday will host American Labor Alliance, Workers Council of the US, Jewish Socialist Federation, German Workers, Finnish, Greek, Irish American, Scandinavian, Hungarian, Italian Workers Federations, and Jewish Workers Federation.
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New York
America
Workers' Party of America
Third Internationale
American Workers’ Republic
American Labor Alliance
The
Workers Council of the United States of America
Jewish Socialist Federation
German Workers Ducktional Society
Jewish Workers Federation
Greek Socialist Union
Irish-American Labor League
Scandinavian Socialist Federation
Hungarian Workers Federation
Italian Workers Federation
Organization of the
Workers Party of America
New York City
Workers’ Council of the
United States
Robbery Conspiracy Suspect Moved From Fort Worth
Arthur Jenkins, who confessed to a robbery conspiracy, was moved today to Dallas to cut Fort Worth contact. Two bandit suspects were killed during the robbery attempt in Fort Worth.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Tex
Arthur Jenkins
Dallas
Harding Signs Relief Bill For Russia Aid
Washington December 23 President Harding signed the relief bill providing twenty million dollars for aid under the American Relief Administration. The action directs expenditure under ARAs supervision with the funds earmarked for relief operations in Russia.
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Washington
Harding
Women wage earners and luxury taxes noted in Europe
The Denver market notes nearly 30,000 women wage earners. A London hotel opens with a women only smoking room. Turkish law permits up to four wives, though most have one. German finance minister links hats as luxuries to luxury tax.
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Denver
London
Finnce
Cotton rate cut approved in Texas rail plan
The railroad commission in Austin granted a 10 percent reduction in cotton rates in Texas. The concession, requested by the railroads, marks the first discount under a broader agreement to reduce farm and ranch product rates by 10 percent. Road officials plan to file further reductions on additional products soon.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Railroad Commission
The World Admires A Man of Nerve
A man of nerve energy stands out in his successes attracting admiration. With strong nerves and rich blood he accomplishes great tasks. He uses a clear eye active brain and steady hand to sink quickly and work fast. His tremendous energy ensures success.
Mustard gas used on snakes in New York experiment
New York dispatch reports Second Corps at Governor's Island relaying Agriculture Department work to rid the state of venomous reptiles. Mustard gas was released into a lava rock bed once thought impenetrable by rattlesnakes. Snakes appeared dazed and blinded, then clubbed to death.
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Associated Press
New York
Second Corps
Governor's Islad
Husum
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Washington talks linger as naval craft tripwires loom
Washington reports the French delegation failed to obtain promised extra instructions on military naval craft from Paris. The delay signals more debate on submarine policy at the Washington conference and may end the pre Christmas lull in a single session.
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Washington
Paris
Increased import duties on motion picture films urged in Senate
Washington on December 23 a film industry representative urged higher import duties on sensitive but not exposed films before the senate finance committee citing foreign competition chiefly from Germany as having closed two of five U S film factories. Sixty girls have applied to mission to a training cell Swansea Wales for next or
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Germany
Swansea
Wales
Italian delegation calls wider conference on submarines
The Italian arms conference delegation urged the naval committee to convene a broader gathering soon after current talks end to focus on submarines and auxiliary craft. They noted several nations with submarine programs were unrepresented and warned that modest outlays could build submarines that threaten security among powers present.
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Naval Committee
Juarez Plumbing Co Christmas Greeting Extends Season Wishes
Juarez Plumbing Co extends season greetings to friends and customers wishing a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Dated 12 23 21.
Juarez Plumbing Co Announces Sewer Connection Service
Juarez Plumbing Co, at Corner Farragut and San Francisco, states it is fully prepared to take all orders for connecting sewers to the City main sewer line. Satisfactory service guaranteed. Phone 1203 day and night. 12-21-tf.
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Juarez Plumbing Co
Farragut
San Francisco
Bearded Condition To Identify Bank Robber In Jail
Associated Press reports at Osage County jail in Oklahoma that Jesse Jennings, arrested in Muskogee and jailed in connection with a Negley bank robbery, must grow a heavy beard before identification by cashing official N Bolman. The robber was described as bearded, so authorities will use facial hair growth as a means to confirm identity.
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Presa
L'Awhuska
Okla
Ncrew Jennings
Muskogee
Negalay
Oklahoma
N. Bolman
Jennings
Bolman
Marse Henry Watterson Funeral Held In Private
The body of Kentucky journalist Henry Watterson was interred in a vault after a brief private service for immediate family only. His son Henry Watterson Jr arranged the hour and requested no public service or flowers, with J T Boone of First Christian Church officiating.
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Associated Rrese
Jacksonville
Fla
Deg
Henry Watterson
Henry Watterson, Jr
J. T. Boone
First Christian Church
Wetterson
Post Office approves shooting of students near Denmark
Washington reports the post office department has approved the Marine postal guard’s reports of shooting and wounding two college students near Denmark, South Carolina, on December 17. The incident prompted investigations and raised questions about guard duties and rules of engagement.
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Associated Press
Washington
Post Office Department
Denmark
South Carolina
Adriatic Brings Gold and Christmas Mail to Newark
The steamer Adriatic arrived from England with over 7,000 sacks of Christmas mail and $3,500,000 in gold consigned to local banks. The shipment boosts holiday communications and bullion reserves in the city.
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Newark
England
Recovered Bodies Of Two Local Boys In Corpus Christi Bay
The bodies of Lloyd Jones age 15 and John Hickey age 16 two local boys drowned when their canoe capsized in Corpus Christi bay were recovered today on North Beach continuing a bay area search.
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Sn Associated Press
Corpus Christi
Tex
Lloyd Jones
John Hickey
Corpus Christi Bay
North Beach
Catholic bishops mark jubilees and nuns’ founder remembered
Rt Rev J J Ryan of Alton Til and Rt Rev Theophile Meerschaert of Oklahoma observe 60 and 50 years in priesthood respectively. The death of Mother D Youville founder of the Grey Nuns is noted in Canada. Special trains and a major project in Indianapolis are mentioned with varied local transport plans and construction.
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J. J. Ryan
Alton
Til
Theophile Meerschaert
Oklahoma
Youville
Grey Nuns
Ana of Charity
Canada
Indianapolis
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