Timeline highlights from 1808 to 1891 events
December 24, 1808 marks the marriage of Jerome Bonaparte and Elizabeth Patterson of Baltimore. The 1814 treaty of peace between the United States and Great Britain was signed at Ghent. 1838 London and Greenwich Railway first opened to traffic. 1864 Wilmington, North Carolina, bombarded by the Federal fleet. 1872 Barnum's Museum in New York City destroyed by fire. 1891 London experiences business suspension due to dense fog.
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United States
Ghent
London
Greenwich
Wilmington
N. C
Federral
Barnum’s Museum
New York City
Chicago Christmas Tree Brightens City's Joyful Day
Chicago officials and philanthropists prepare a vast Grant Park tree as the city extends festive cheer to the poor. Turkey and chicken dinners, entertainment, and Christmas celebrations are planned for inmates of county jail work houses orphanages hospitals and other public institutions. Salvation Army and Volunteers of America join multiple groups to feed and delight the less fortunate on Christmas Eve and Day.
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Chicago
Grant Park
Salvation Army
the Volunteers of America
Digestive cures ease persistent sick headache
Mrs. John Bishop of Roseville Ohio reports years of indigestion and two to three day sick headaches resolved quickly by Chamberlains Tablets after trying many remedies. Ad advertises sale by all dealers.
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John Bishop
Roseville
Ohio
Awakening Poem by Frank Prentice Rand
A lyrical sonnet of sunrise love and fleeting enchantment. The speaker recalls morning light, radiant imagery, and a vow uttered as affection blossomed, then laments the beloved’s departure like a fading rainbow and rose. The verse conveys longing and refined spirit after the tryst.
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Frank Prentice Rand
Paying the Penalty for Grandma's 18 Inch Waist
A Minnesota reader in January Woman's Home Companion argues that modern fashions are healthier and more comfortable than the era of corsets. She praises low heels, corsetless figures, and one-piece dresses, noting that future generations may benefit from the freedom she urges.
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Grandma
Woman's Home Companion
Minnesota
Nativity Play At Dixie For Six Nights This December
The Nativity Play will be presented at the Dixie for six nights starting Tuesday night December 238d by eighteen trained players. The manger scene will include all the settings and animals shown at Jesus birth in Bethlehem.
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Dixie
Jesus
Bethlehem
Watch THE TIMES everyday fog opportunities
The notice offers a subscription opportunity for THE TIMES at 60 cents per month. Readers are invited to access daily fog update content through a recurring payment plan.
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the Times
Spug Society Plans Mammoth Christmas Party for Lonelies
New York December 24 The Spug Society adopts Not a lonely person on Christmas Day motto and schedules a grand Christmas party tomorrow afternoon and evening at Grand Central Palace for all ages. A gigantic tree, dancing and an old fashioned Christmas dinner are planned as the centerpiece of what promoters hope will be the biggest party on record.
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New York
Spug Society of
Grand Central Palace
Grandpa
Grandma
Christmas Cheer Spreads Across New York City
New York's streets and shops buzzed with last minute shoppers as Christmas approached. Tradesmen gave gifts to customers and employers gave tens of thousands in remembrances while philanthropic groups wrapped up final plans to feed the hungry tomorrow, sharing in the holiday spirit.
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New York
Oldest Twins William and Samuel Muncy Celebrate 95th Birthday
New York December 24 William and Samuel Muncy of Babylon known worldwide as the oldest twins will mark their ninety fifth birthday anniversary. Both men remain active and hope to reach the century together. They are total abstainers and credit long life to health and temperance.
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New York
Wiliam and
Samuel Muncy
Babylon
Goss
Togeth
Torture In A Portuguese Prison Of Silence
A London Globe report describes a prison in Portugal called the Prison of Silence where inmates are kept in narrow tomb-like cells. Guards wear felt slippers and no one may utter a word. Daily, detainees are marched out shrouded, faces masked, to prevent prisoners from seeing one another, with torture lasting up to ten years for many.
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Portugal
London Globe
Dr King's New Discovery for Croup and Cough
A testimonial advertisement from Manchester Ohio praising Dr King's New Discovery for croup coughs and colds. Lewis Chamberlain reports fear of death during attacks but praises the remedy's effectiveness. Available 50 cents and 1.00 at druggists Bucklen & Co. Philadelphia and St. Louis.
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Dr King
Lewis Chamberlain
Manchester
Ohio
H. Be, Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Stocking Storage In Small City Apartment
A Massachusetts woman describes a simple device for storing stockings in a cramped city apartment. She tacks tape around a bureau drawer to create loops that hold each neatly folded pair, separating hers from her husband’s and arranging silk stockings at the front.
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Woman's Home Companion
the Exchange
Massachusetts
Pacific Coast league sets next season dates
The Pacific Coast league opens March 31 and ends October 26, a day earlier than last season. Rumor links Brooklyn Superbas players Silent John Hummel or Enos Kirkpatrick to join the Newark Indians next season as pirates at base.
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Pacific Coast League
John” Hummel
Enos Kirkpatrick
Brooklyn Superbas
Pirat Base
Newark Indians
Personal visitors and holiday travelers arrive in city
Oliver and Jove P D Jennings came from Brownsville to spend the holidays with relatives. Antonio Salinas and others from Corpus Christi, Houston, San Antonio, and New York guests visit family in town. Mrs C C Biggio and Miss Hamilton host and travel plans include Christmas in the region. Captain Gatewood and Mrs Gatewood arrive from New York to spend holidays with Mrs Pierce. Anita Maria Garcia christened at San Agustin Church with Antonio Salinas and Herlinda de Gutierrez as godparents.
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J. Jordan
Ralph Fads
Enetnal
Hamilton
Georh Murphy
Brownsville
JY. Murphy
Jon Lieary Ooges
Houston
B. L. Hodges
G. Gatewood
New York
City
Gatewood
C. Pierce
Ordnance Department
United States Army
Galveston
Anita Maria
Amador &. Garcia
San Agustin Church
Antonio Salinas
Herlinda M. de Gutierrez
Martin Home
For neat and accurate job work ring up 43
A brief note urges precise invoicing and quick tallying, instructing staff to ring up 43 for a job. The reminder emphasizes accuracy in pricing and entry, aiming to streamline checkout and minimize errors.
Electric Bitters Prove 60 Cent Miracle for Women
Stomach liver and kidney troubles vanish with Electric Bitters. Thousands of women praise the remedy. Eliza Pool of Depew Oklahoma says it raised her from sickness and suffering and she urges others to try it. Guaranteed, 60 cents or 1.00, at all druggists H B Bucklen & Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
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Eliza Pool
Depew
Okla
Pruggists
H. BF. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Auto Club Feeds Poor Kiddies In Detroit Christmas Dinner
Detroit December 24 The Wolverine Automobile Club will treat five hundred or more poor children to a sumptuous Christmas dinner tomorrow at the Hotel Pontchartrain convention hall. Roast turkey and trimmings will be served, an electric Christmas tree will light the room, and the program includes vaudeville and music by a large orchestra for the festive occasion.
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Detroit
Mich
Wolverine Automobile Club
Hoel Pont‘chartrain
Vauderville
Notice Warns No Hunting In Heim Pastures By Alfred Matthew
A public notice warns hunters to stay out of Alfred Matthew's pastures in Heim and states no hunting permits will be issued. Prosecution will follow for anyone caught trespassing.
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Heim
McAdoo and Houston Map New Federal Reserve System
Secretary McAdoo and Secretary Houston began shaping the nation’s new financial system. They expect to map reserve districts first and choose reserve cities later with New York Chicago St Louis San Francisco and New Orleans among likely inclusions amid a flood of applications. The number of reserve centers remains undecided between eight and twelve.
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McAdoo
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
San Francisco
New Orleans
Supreme Court Ousts Twenty Lumber Firms in Anti-Trust Case
The Missouri Supreme Court today ousted twenty lumber companies for violating state anti trust law and fined them 274000 dollars. The decree suspending twenty other firms was revoked and fines of 56 dollars were imposed.
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Missouri Supreme Court
Priest Hans Schmidt Driven by Sacrifice Idea in Aumiller Murder
New York December 24 Hans Schmidt obsessed with sacrificing himself and ignored man made laws when he killed Anna Aumiller, defense psychiatrist Dr Gregory testified today as the fourth alienist to speak for the defense at the trial.
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Associated Press
New York
Hans Schmidt
Anna Aumiller
Mos. Gregory
Gregory
Christmas at Rideau Hall in Ottawa
Ottawa on December 24 reports a quiet Christmas for the capital. Duke of Connaught and his family will spend the day in Rideau Hall in traditional English style and attend church services during the day.
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Ottawa
Foster to Represent Canada at Imperial Trade Commission
Hon. George F. Foster Minister of Trade and Commerce will depart tomorrow for London to represent Canada at the next meeting of the Imperial Trade Commission. He will attend in Ottawa, Ont., on December 24.
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Ottawa
Ont
George F&. Foster
Trade and Commerce
London
Canada
Imperial Trade Commission
John D's 35000 XMas Plans In Cleveland Festivities
John D Rockefeller and wife will spend Christmas in Cleveland for the first time in 25 years. The rockefeller estate Forest Hill will host a large family gathering with many old Cleveland friends. The expected expenditure is about 35000 dollars though the celebration will remain understated.
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Cleveland, O
John D. Rockefeller
Cleveland
Forest Hill
Leased Espejo pasture fenced against hunting east of Zapata road
Craig and Thompson warn that the Espejo pasture east of the Zapata road is leased and hunting is forbidden. No permits issued. Anyone caught hunting will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Ady. 11-7-41.
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Espejo
Zapata Road
Craig & Thompson
Rebels Recapture Torreon After Heavy Fighting
Reports from Jimenez say Juarez couriers confirm Torreon has been retaken by rebels after brutal combat. About 12,000 troops were engaged. heavy casualties reported and General Herrera, the rebel commander, was wounded.
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Associated Press
Juarez
Mex
Torreon
Jimenez
Herrera
Great Hearted Man Plays Santa Claus
Wilbur Harris, an eight year old boy, will have a Christmas thanks to the generosity of W H Heap a philanthropist who defied a doctor’s order to stay in bed. Heap died after delivering gifts to the Harris family in Denver on December 24, while tuberculosis confined him.
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Santa Claus
Associated Press
Denver
Colo
Wilbur Harris
W. H. Heap
Harris
Mr. Heap
Feast of the Maccabees Celebrated Worldwide Today
Jewish communities around the globe begin the Feast of the Maccabees coinciding with Christmas. The holiday honors the Maccabees, a Jewish family who led a revolt against Antiochus IV, marking a thirty seven year struggle that ended in Jewish freedom in Judea.
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Marcabees
Antiochus IV
Judea
Revenue Cutter Windom Delivers Food to Flood District
The Revenue Cutter Windom distributed three tone of food along the Uramos river section and continues aid work, per today's report to cutter headquarters.
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Associated Frees
Washington
Bee
Windom
Uraos River
Cutter
Christmas at Madrid Royal Palace With Spanish Royal Family
King Alfonso and the royal children will celebrate Christmas at the royal palace in Madrid. A Christmas tree has been set up in English style. Tomorrow morning the King and Queen will attend mass in state. In the afternoon the children attend the manger ceremony at church as part of royal custom.
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Madrid
Alfonso
Episcopal Services at Christ Church This Week
Christ Church announces services this week with a Wednesday Christmas Eve high service from 11 to 12, Christmas Day Holy Communion at 9 20 a m, Feast of St John the Evangelist Holy Communion at 9 30 a m, and Bishop's Visitation on Sunday December 3.
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Christ Church
St. John, the Evangelist
Quack attacker shoots attorney then turns gun on himself
Chicago December 24. Charles Alling attorney for the state board of health was shot in the eye and likely fatally wounded by Frank Klimek, described as an alleged quack practitioner, who then shot himself. Assistant P. H. Schwab was seriously wounded. Klimek recently convicted of unlicensed practice and fined $200.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Charles Alling
State Board of Health
Frank Klimek
P. H. Schwab
Alling
Klimek
Five Firemen Buried in Store Collapse
Washington dispatch reports five firemen were buried in falling walls after a five and ten cent store collapsed this morning. None were fatally injured, though all were rescued or accounted for as crews worked to clear debris.
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Associated Press
Washington
President Wilson Cheers Crowds in Carolinas Farewell
President Wilson rode through the Carolinas on his winter path to Pass Christian Mississippi as large crowds gathered. An old speaker shouted you are the greatest American living or dead. the president smiled and replied thank you.
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Spartanburg
S. C
Wilson
Carolinas
Pass Christian
Miss
Darkness shrouds central cities in smoke filled gloom
A pall of darkness blanketed many central valley cities described as from midnight black to heavy twilight. The cause was heavy smoke with no air currents. Chicago reported total darkness at unspecified hour.
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Associated Press
Louisville
Central Valley
Chicago
Wilson Christmas Program at the White House
President Wilson will celebrate Christmas Day at the White House with his family and guests after morning church services. The day aims for warmth and merriment while no special pleas were issued. a turkey distribution to White House staff occurred this afternoon.
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Washington, D. C
Whit House
Sayre
Murch
Jollity
Wilson
Stage Children’s Christmas Cheer Tradition Returns
New York on December 24 announces the annual Christmas festival for stage children linked to Aunt Louisa Eldridge Mrs EB 1 Fernandez and Tony Pastor now deceased. Next Sunday at the Criterion Theater donated by Charles Frohman the event opens with a children's stage performance followed by a barquet in the New York Theater concert hall and ends with gifts from a large Christmas tree.
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New York
Louisa Eldridge
EB. 1. Fernandez
Tony Pastor
Criterion Theater
Charles Frohman
Criterion
New York Theater
Constipation Posing Health Risks Warns Advert Card
An old advertisement claims constipation poisons the body and promises relief with Dr. King's New Life Pills. It asserts the pills cure constipation headaches and other troubles, pricing at 25 cents and available from HH Bucklen & Co. in Philadelphia and St. Louis through druggists.
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Dr. King
Math ‘Hh. E. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
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