Holiday Week in Washington and National Gatherings
Washington crowding with festive plans while President Taft and President-elect Wilson mark birthdays and diplomats observe customs. Boston hosts major meetings of economics history political science sociology and statistics as teachers hold state conventions amid a slate of scholarly assemblies. Also an ad promotes White’s Cream Vermifuge as a tonic for children and worms.
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Washington
D. C
White House
Colon
Taft
Executive
France
England
Archaelogical Institute of America
American Philological Association
Society of Biblical Literature
Association of American Geographers
New Haven
Christmas for Poor Children in Market Hall
La Liga Femenil Mexicanista organized by Misses Villa Real and Jovita Gutierrez plans a Christmas afternoon for needy children. On December 25 from 2 to 4 at Market Hall the event features recitations choruses and an enlarged orchestra. Toys candies and gifts totaling nearly one hundred dollars will be distributed with a decorated Christmas tree and Santa Claus present. All are invited to help entertain the children.
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M. ©. Villareal
Jovita
Dar
Tomaso M. Af Gutierrez
Laredo
Market Hall
Santa Claus
Personal visits fill holiday season crossings at San Antonio
A string of intercity travelers arrive for Christmas visits across San Antonio and nearby towns. Mexico City, San Luis Potos, Dallas, Austin, Corpus Christi, and Asherton figures appear with travellers including Mr. A. Blake, Mr. D. F. Anderson, Miss Louise Muller, Miss Eva Austin, Miss Helen MacGregor, Miss Gladys Howell, and Miss Anstolie Wilson among others.
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Mexico City
San Antonio
C. ¥. Holland
Helen MacGregor
Torrecillas School
W. W. MacGregor
Gladys Howell
University of Texas
Austin
Lucille
Ruth Murphy
Laredo
Brownsville
Thos. QC. Mudd
Monterey
Julia M. Moore
A. A. Wright
John W. Murstsett
Corpus Christi
F. S. Ulmer
San Luis Potos
Anstolie Wilson
Corpus Christi High School
Slachiregor
Electric Biers and King Discovers Adverts Shine
An early 20th century ad sketches praise for Electric Bitters praising relief from stomach trouble rheumatism and dyspepsia with claims of nationwide satisfaction. Mrs George Place testimonies cite pneumonia prevention and cough cold cures with Dr King’s New Discoveries offered for bronchial issues and priced at 50 cents to 1.00. Reed Drug Co advertises guaranteed results and free bottles.
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CL BL Rader
Lewishure
W. Va
Reed Drug Co
Monia
Dr King
George
VY Place
Rawsonville
Ares
Warning to Celebrators on Explosives Prohibition
Public notice warns that touching canon crackers and all explosives is illegal during holidays. Police will be on alert. violators will be arrested and prosecuted to the fullest extent. City Marshal M Brennan of Laredo, Texas signs the notice dated December 16, 1912.
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M. Brennan
Laredo and Nuito Laredo Aggregations Set for Big Football Clash
A highly anticipated football game approaches as the Laredo and Nuito Laredo aggregations prepare for a Wednesday afternoon clash. Both teams boast top available material, promising a competitive contest once the action begins. Gate time noted as 4 o'clock, with strong squad depth and eager players ready to perform.
Rebel activity on the increase in three Mexican states
Reports indicate renewal of rebel activity in Morelos Puebla and Mexico states and that Zacatecas and Durango are in worse condition. At Cananea mine 1 800 strikers. Two strike leaders are in prison. Mining conditions are normal today.
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Hy Associated Press
Washington
Morelos
Puebla
Mexico
Zacatecas
Durango
Cananea
Mex
Snow In Dusty Panhandle And Western Texas Reported
From four to seven inches of snow and ground cover in the Panhandle and northern Texas. Light snow sleet and heavy rain reported across North and Northwest Texas. Stamford and Cleburne report snow, while Muskogee Oklahoma notes melting snow. Two hundred miners entombed in Hokkaido Japan with only a few rescued. Federal grand jury indicts Mellen Chamberlain and Smithers over an alleged railroad anti trust pact.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Panhandle
Texas
Tokio
Japan
Hokkaido
New York
Charles Mellen
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company
FE. J. Chamberlain
Grand Trunk Railroad of Canada
Alfred W. Smithers
Grand Trunk Board of Directors
Balkan Peace Conference Adjoins to Saturday for Christmas Observe
London Dec 22 delegates at the Balkan peace conference adjourned after a short session to Saturday so they may observe Christmas.
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Balkan
Associated Press
London
Pe Ca
Delhi viceroy wounded as bomb hits procession
Lord Hardinge, viceroy of India, was slightly wounded when a bomb blasted from a housetop during a pageant entry into Delhi for the capital transfer from Calcutta. An attendant was killed as the elephant bearing Lord and Lady Hardinge was struck by the blast in the new capital's procession.
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Associated Press
Delhi
India
Lord Harlinge
Lord
Lady Hardinge
Lord Hardinge
Calcuta
SCHOONERS FOUNDERED IN CARIBBEAN STORM
The British schooners Cartagena and Georgiana foundered in the Caribbean Sea between the Cayman Islands and Jamaica during the recent West Indian storm. All twenty-two aboard were drowned.
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West
Hy Associated Press
Mobile, Ala
Dee
Caribbean Sea
Cayman Islands
Jamaica
Moving Picture Fire Causes Thirteen Deaths in Belgium
In Bar racters Barrracques Belgium on December 23 a moving picture house fire killed thirteen and injured fifty as patrons rushed to flee. All fatalities resulted from trampling and crushing during the panic.
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Ty Associated Press
Menin
Belgium
Barracques
New York Opens Children's Theatre Above Century Theatre
New York on December 23 opened the Children’s Theatre, the world’s only child focused playhouse, with a performance of Racketty-acketty House by Frances Hodgson Burnett. The roof venue seats 500 and was funded mainly by William K Vanderbilt.
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New York
Children’s Theatre
Racketty-acketty House
Frances
Hodgson Burnett
Littleford Fauntleroy
Children's Theatre
New Century Theatre
Yueliam K Vanderbilt
Supreme Court Denies Bond Issuance Amendment
The Arkansas Supreme Court struck down an amendment to the state constitution that would allow municipalities and the state to issue bonds for improvement projects. Arkansas remains the only state without bond issuance under its constitution.
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Arkansas
Union
Associated Press
Little Rock
Ark
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court recesses without decision on stock rights
Washington December 23 The United States Supreme Court recessed today until January 6 without issuing a ruling on the rights of stock holders in the distribution of Union Pacific stock.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Union Pacific
Supreme Court recess announced for Christmas holidays
Washington D C Dec 23 the Supreme Court announced a recess for the Christmas holidays at the end of a brief session today. The court will reconvene in January to hand down important decisions after the break.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Court of the United States
Silver service presented to Arkineas battleship
In New York on December 23 the Arkineas super dreadnought, joined by the Wyoming, received an elaborate silver service as a gift from the state bearing its name. The set includes many pieces and marks one of the most lavish presentations to an American warship.
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New York
Wyoming
Prominent New York Doctor Endorses Cough Remedy Ad
A New York physician warns that women wearing thin stockings and shoes risk illness and urges prompt treatment. He praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs and colds, noting its wide reputation and pleasant taste, sold by all dealers.
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New York
Sit
Christmas Program at Flores Avenue Kindergarten
Mrs Magnon hosted a Christmas afternoon at her Flores Avenue home for her kindergarten class starting at three. The event featured songs and recitations then gifts were given to the children, with all enjoying the festive mood and Christmas spirit.
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Flores Avenue
Hobbs Resigns as Southern Pacific Executive
W M Hobbs general superintendent of the Louisiana lines resigns effective January 1. The successor is not yet announced. The announcement was made in New Orleans with Associated Press reporting.
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New Orleans
W. M. Hobbs
Louisiana Lines
Southern Pacific Railroad
Died of Joy at Seeing Her Son in Sherman Texas
Joy over the unexposed sight of Fitch Hickman, the son expected to spend Christmas with his family, triggered a nervous attack that led to the death of his mother in Sherman Texas early today. Hickman had brought his young daughter from Montana after losing his wife and another child in a ranch fire three months earlier.
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Sy Associated Press
Sherman
Tex
Hickman
Montana
Slayers Sought in Logue Diamond Merchant Murder
Chicago police launched a search for two men believed to be the Slayers of diamond merchant Joseph H. Logue. Ten suspects were arrested but police say they had no connection with the murder and four have been released.
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Chicago
Joseph H. Logue
Baron Alverstone to Celebrate Seventieth Birthday
London December 23 Baron Alverstone Lord Chief Justice of Ringland will mark his seventieth birthday tomorrow. Known as Richard Webster earlier he rose through promotions including attorney general in 1885 Master of the Rolls and later Lord Chief Justice. He has deep ties with America and chaired the British commission to the Chicago World’s Fair and served on the Bering Sea and Venezuelan Boundary Arbiration Commissions.
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London
England
Baron Alverstone
Ringland
Lord Alverstone
Uchard Webster
Lord Salisbury
America
Lord Riverstone
United States
Bering Sea
Rentfrow Stock Co Presents Comedy On Home Run Nights
The Rentfrow Stock Company drew large crowds with The Judge and the Girl and In the Tiger's Den, both praised for comedy and strong performances. Moving pictures and illustrated songs added novelty. Tonight the company plans Way Out West.
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Rentfrow Stock Co
Tiger's den
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