Christmas Hymns and Bethlehem The Babe in the Manger
A reflection on the Christmas story as the world’s central event of history. Sir Edward Burns Jones is cited about the Star of Bethlehem and angels. The piece celebrates Christ’s birth as divine love and the fulfillment of ages, urging faith in the coming kingdom of peace on earth.
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Edward Burns- Jones
Bethlehem
Heaven
Earth
God
Christ
Prudentius
Saragossa
Foreman Accused as Stabbing Hurts Workman in Evansville
Evansville inde Dec 23 Jesse Hampston 27 lies near death after a knife attack. Beach and Fuller basket factory foreman Sterling Barron is under arrest for assault and battery with intent to kill. Barron allegedly stabbed Hampston seven or eight times after reprimanding Margaret Ivy 17 for talking too much. Ivy remains at Hampston's bedside.
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Evansville
Ind
Jesse Hampston
Sterling Barron
Beach & Fuller
Barron
Margaret Ivy
Humpston
Ivy
Pretty Home Wedding seals vows in Kent Indiana
Miss Magpie Lutz and Cassius Ammons wed on December 22 at high noon with Rev. G R Henderson officiating. The bride wore white crepe de chine lace. groom in black. Guests toasted with a dinner and rice sent-off as they depart for a Deputy home.
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Kent
Ind
Magpie Lutz
George
Kathryne Lutz
Cassius Ammons
George Ammons
G. R. Henderson
Deputy
Fatal Shooting in Vevay as Marshal Fires at Burk
In Vevay Indiana Ed Burke 35 was shot by Marshal Sam Smith on Main Street at about 1 AM Burke lunged with a knife after being arrested for drunkenness witnesses say Smith struck with a mace Burke wrested the mace and knife across the street before the marshal fired twice the bullets passing through Burke's body Burke died at 5 80 PM local witnesses helped carry him to a doctor suggesting a chaotic confrontation with no official statement yet.
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Vevay
Ind
Burke
Sam Smith
Main Street
Smith
Burk
Christmas Party Shooting in Indianapolis Wounds Two
A horseshoer aged 82 named Harry Wasson shot into a Christmas gathering at his father in law Penrose McCreary’s home in Indianapolis. His wife Charoletta Wasson and McCreary’s wife Mary McCreary were injured. police charged Wasson with shooting with intent to kill.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Harry Wasson
Penrose McCreary
J. J. Nysewander
Montcalm
Eighteenth Street
Mary McGreary
Bancroft Street
Diw
Timothy Kirby
Dennis Kirby
Elis
Wasson
McCreary
DeRossette
Golinish
Huwk
Klaiber
Victims and Victories Mark Sunday Across US Headlines
Eugene M. Humphrey, a lawyer, found dead in his garage amid reports of automobile gas poisoning. President Wilson, caught in rain while golfing, has a cold and is not seriously ill. Detroit arrests probe the 1900 Carrie Selgave Indianapolis case as tensions rise. Cleveland American Association club fate to be decided Monday. Manuel Prieto named Juarez mayor as civil government foundation forms. Stolen stock certificates and checks totaling 500000 recovered in a wagon crew’s home. Yunnan troops join Tsai Ao’s revolution, declaring independence and promising foreign safety. Revolutionary force now 3000 strong.
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Petromortis
Chicury
Eugene M. Humphrey
Wilson
Cleveland American Association Club
Toledo Club
Cleveland
Juarez
Sach
Manuel Pfrieto
Wilmington
Indiana Jurist May Be Appointed Ambassador to Chile
Seymour Indiana report says Judge Joseph H Shea of the Indiana Appellate Court is expected to be named Ambassador to Chile to succeed Henry P Fletcher now in Mexico. Senators Kern and Shively and Rep Lincoln Dixon support him. the nomination could occur after January 2.
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Seymour
Ind
Joseph H. Shea
Chile
Henry P. Fletcher
Mexico
Kern
Shively
Lincoln Dixon
Shea
Lansing
Jungze Shea
Indiana Appellate Court
Senator Shively
Jackson
Scott County
Boy Dies During Operation in Hammond Hospital
Darell Mitchell twelve died at St Margaret s hospital Hammond during tonsillectomy under anaesthetic. County coroner J T Graham will hold an inquest. Santa Claus and the stork visited the Blooms on Christmas day bringing gifts and a baby girl to the couple. All concerned are doing well.
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Hammond
Ind
Darell Mitchell
St. Margaret’s Hospital
J.T. Graham
Santa Claus
Stork
Carl Bloom
A.y
Laey
Horseflesh deemed safe for eating says state health chief
Indianapolis report notes Dr J N Hurty, state health commissioner, endorses horseflesh as wholesome as beef if from healthy animals. He warns against overeating, citing auto intoxication risk, and notes horses and mules are generally healthy with comparable nutrition. The Indian Club held a Christmas banquet on West Main with an 85 pound roasted pig leading a long feast, and members hoped to reconvene next year.
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Indianapolis
Ind
J. N. Hurty
O. K
Harry
France
West Main Street
Christmas Sermons Echo Call to Let Jesus In
Pastor E A Lower delivered two Christmas sermons at the Baptist Church. He urged making room for Jesus, drew contrasts from Matthew 25 and Isaiah 60, and warned against crowding Him from life. The male quartet and Miss Leakey offered music, including Silent Night and Little Town of Bethlehem, described as a beautiful performance.
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E. A. Lower
God
Jesus
Isaiah
Lower
de Long
Howard Hitz
Geo. Simpson
A. M. Leakey
Miss Leakey
Bethlehem
Mr. de Long
Mr. Hitz
Aged Couple in Chicago Die By Gas In Bedroom
An octogenarian couple, Andrew Skoog 83 and his wife 81, died by their own action in their Chicago bedroom by turning on gas jets. No cause is known.
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Chicago
Andrew Skoog
Continent al plan faces opposition in military bill
Washington December 27. The Garri son continental plan will not be incorporated in the army bill unless sentiment grows in the Military Affairs Committee. Strong objections to the plan are becoming evident.
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Army
Washington
Military Affairs Committee
Fire damages Frazier pier at Ocean Park
Fire in Ocean Park destroyed part of the Frazier pier causing an estimated two hundred thousand dollars in damage. Strong flames were confined to the structure and no injuries were reported.
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Los Angeles
Ocean Park
Chilean Ambassador backs Pan Americanism in Congress
Eduardo Suarez Mujica, Chilean Ambassador, urged Pan Americanism in a Congress speech. William Wise of Carrollton Ky was fined one dollar and costs for a board bill incident at Gebest Hotel. Ferd Jahrries and son Ferd Jr visited then returned to Newcastle Ky. Miss Christina Fisk died of paralysis at her uncle Daniel Morris home near Corinth Ky and was buried at Quercus Grove Ind.
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Washington
Eduardo Suarez Mujica
Congress
William Wise
Carrollton
Jenkins
Alexander
Gebest
Crozier
Ferd Jahrries
Ferd, Jr
Annie Jahrries
Louisville
Newcastle
Christina Fisk
Madison
Daniel Morris
Corinth
Quercus Grove
Ind
Beautiful Christmas Entertainment at Craymont
A Craymont program directed by Mrs. Hazel on Christmas Eve featured stereoptical views read by Mrs. Hazel The Birth of Christ The Holy Land and a choir led Holy Night and Joy to the World Santa Claus arrives with gifts Overture Il Trovatore piano duettos by Mrs. McWilliams and Mr Pence Cantata The Messiah under Mrs. Hazel with multiple choruses The Virgin Mary vision Shepherds vision and Three Wise Men in Oriental costumes. Solo Behold the Star of Bethlehem Cornet Melody in F and a fairy drill with 20 patient dancers The Birthday of a King and Among the Pines solo Piano and Christmas playlet Santa and the Fairies How Mrs Santa Brought Santa to Time Santa's Visit decorations and stage direction by Ehrhardt
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Hazel
Christ
The
Holy Land
Miss Brown
Santa Claus
Mary
Gibbs
Angel
Rice
Leachman
Renner
Ehrhardt
Bethlehen
Pence
Smithe
Mir Pence
Miss Gibbs
Christmas Charities Brighten Dreary Day at Trinity Church
In a damp Christmas, Trinity Church hosted a Sunday school charity event with hundreds of attendees. Mayor Crozier opened the program as gifts were distributed from a decorated tree with toys, candy, and fruit for about 500 children and 250 families aided by the Kings Daughters.
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Trinity Church Sunday School
Broadway Fountain Esplanade
Santa
James E. Crozier
FE. E. Scott
Mayor Crozier
Santa Claus
Elmer Crozier
Helen Lauer
Frieda Schelke
Anna Harper
Josephine Lowry
Marvuette Bersch
Edna Mersdorff
Mollie Bach
Edna Bach
Mary Leland
Elks’ Band
Fountain Esplanade
Crozier
Suicide of Thomas Robinson in Crawfordsville
Thomas Robinson committed suicide in Crawfordsville by shooting himself in the head with a revolver. Despondency was given as the cause.
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Crawfordsville
Thomas Robinson
A Year Pension for Ex Presidents If This Bill Passes
Washington news reports Senator McCumber's proposal for a ten thousand dollar yearly pension for ex Presidents serving as retired commander in chief of the army and navy. The item also notes musician Lola Johnson visiting Washington and local car purchase by Chas E Iddings in Hanover, marking the county's first Model 75 sale.
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Washington
McCumber
Army
Navy
Lola Johnson
Washington, D. C
M. C. Johnson
North Mulberry Street
Chas. E. Iddings
Hanover
Madison Auto Co
Madison shows Dean's Kidney Pills cure for kidney trouble
G N Leland of Madison endorses Dean's Kidney Pills after suffering kidney complaint and back pain. He reports rapid relief and urges others to use the same remedy. Mrs Mary Dunlap and son Howard travel from Memphis to visit relatives before continuing to Paris Crossing and Indianapolis on a two week trip.
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Madison
G. N. Leland
Prop
West Main Street
Dean
Leland
Foster-Milburn Co., Props
Buffalo
N. Y
Adv
Mary Dunlap
Howard
Memphis
Tenn
Paris Crossing
Ind
John W. Dunlap
North Vernon
Indianapolis
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