New Year Customs Through History and Across Lands
The article traces old New Year practices from Newcastle to Guernsey and Scotland, noting how gifts, calls, songs, mumming, first footing, and burning peat shaped celebrations. It contrasts modern prosaic rituals with enduring rituals, cakes, and regional rites that promised prosperity and good luck.
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Scotland
England
Edinburgh
Guernsey
Burghhead
Morayshire
Nolire
The Call of the New Year Devotion
A Christian man in the Masters presence contemplates the new year and resolves to live in him. He recalls old words guiding actions: complete in him, do what he says, and share to all the world. He pledges Bible study prayer and service through Christ for all years.
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Christ
Arcse
New Year Resolutions Quote Clash In Boston
Julia Ward Howe rejected year long vows saying good resolutions should be kept year round. Oliver Wendell Holmes joked about turning over a new leaf in a tobacco context, pausing after each cigar to reflect on change. The exchange captures a light, witty tone from early 20th century commentary in Boston.
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Julia Ward Howe
Boston
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Holmes
A Casual Observation on Culture and Showmanship
A speaker notes living in an age of exceptional culture yet observes people approaching pews to beg while a skilled book agent can sell a set of Shakespeare. The remark attributes social behavior to art and literature, contrasting public supplication with literary commerce.
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Farmer Cortesse
Two Englishmen Slain by Mexicans Reported
Washington reports from Devilas Aziz that R. B. Dunn and Thothae Francis were killed near Nacozar, Sopers. Initially thought American, they are identified as subjects of the British Empire. The British Consul at Douglas has opened an investigation and initial dispatch sent officials to Nogales and Nacorarl.
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Washington
State Department
Devilas Aziz
R. B. Dunn
Thothae Francis
Nacozar
Douglas
Francis
Dunn
Smpith
Nogalee
Sonora
Winn
Bowman
Nacorarl
Great Britain
Italy Senate Adjourns as Salandra Forecasts Glory
Rome Italy the Italian senate adjourned Previque to the adjournment Premier Salandra voiced hope that the year 19/5 would add to Italy s glory and events news. The titlement provoked applause with the premier declaring Italy s destinies will be accomplished through unity of the people and strength of the army Prolonged cheering followed his remarks
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Rome
Italy
Salandra
Anny Hener
American reporter honored with grand cross by Austrian emperor
Washington dispatches report John Callan O Latchlin, an American newspaper man who accompanied the Christmas ship Jazo u with gifts for children of war torn Europe, has been decorated with the grand cross of the Order of Saint Joseph by the Austrian emperor.
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Washington
John Callan O' Latchlin
Jazou
Europe
Local LVIS officials acquitted in illegal claims case
Indianapolis Indiana December 4 12 LVIS Legislature officials and employees were acquitted by Judge J T Markey in Criminal Court Saturday after being charged with suing and presenting illegal claims against the state.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Question on 1895 act in Oklahoma whiskey case goes to Supreme Court
The case Muskace v Ok challenges applying the 1895 act to the federal prohibitory law of Oklahoma. It seeks direct review by the United States Supreme Court on appeal from the federal court of the Eastern District of Oklahoma.
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Muskace
Oklahoma
United States Supreme Court
Federal Court of
Eastern District of Oklahoma
Denver Revolutions Denounce Untrained Surgery
A Western Surgical Association statement condemns untrained and incompetent surgery as dangerous and harmful to a vast number of patients under the protection of many American hospitals.
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Denver Co
Western Surgical
Le Roy Smith Buys Remarkable Azure Suit in Gentry
Gentry resident Le Roy Smith, living west of town, purchased a striking azure suit, the first notable departure from his usual blue attire. The piece stands out for its bold color choice in a long-standing clothing habit.
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Gentry
Mo le Roy Smith
Smiths Purchase
London death toll rises from German bombardment
Reported casualties grow as London notes 126 dead and 148 injured from the German bombardment according to official communications from command towns.
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London
Lome
Moat disaster at Alscitow hotel fire erupts early Sunday
The blaze began in the basement of Hotel We Creery near Webster's drug store and spread rapidly at 4 o clock Sunday morning. A three story hotel bolstering seven years old, Melreary, and others were affected as flames raged. A biplane from Paria, part of a military aviation event, failed and plunged into a cattle shed near Vaugh.
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Benton
We Creery
Orlock
Webster's Drug Store
Bolsting
Liewt
Arugere
Mal Destouche Militares
Geath
Laay
Paria
Vaugh
Koorville Tran Ler Melee Treasurer Dies in London
Former U S treasurer Koorville Tran Ler Melee died after a three month bout with typhoid fever and was hospitalized in London. The illness led to his death while abroad. Local officials have not released further details.
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Koorville Tran Ler Melee
United States
London
Retrenchment Crux in Republican Misrule Economy Debate
An editorial critiques Republican retrenchment as the hardest government task, arguing only purging fraud and reducing extravagance can balance pensions, franking, seeds and mileage abuses. It contends government growth tracks population and business, condemning pensions abuses and bloated systems the Democrats must address.
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Congress
Wilson could welcome progressives as a broader voter base
The piece argues that President Wilson might gain from expanding his stance and leading a broader partisan base. It contends that progressives could unite behind policies he supports to advance governmental duties and responsibilities, appealing to a wider electorate.
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Wilson
Cain
President Wilson Warns of Domestic Harms from Legislation
A Philadelphia Public Ledger excerpt quotes President Wilson stating the United States endures foreign war better than internal legislative upheaval. The passage emphasizes the firm conviction that domestic missteps hinder national progress and must be moved past to sustain momentum.
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United States
Call for Co Operation for Prosperity and Cooperation
A fragmented call urges cooperation to bring about better times and prosperity. The message stresses talking positively and working together in the United States to forge favorable factors, describing unity as essential to economic improvement amid wartime strains.
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United States
Kater
Democratic majority deemed large enough for Congress
Report suggests the Democratic party holds a sizable majority in the Sixty fourth Congress. Analysts expect the margin to enable efficient party work and smoother passage of agenda, with leaders signaling continued support for key measures.
Democrats Sustained in Fractious Senate Debate
Fragmented wording suggests a political debate where Democratic leadership aims to calm public opinion. Names mentioned imply a Senate discussion featuring key figures such as Proreeeanaes and Longworth, with emphasis on rhetoric about democracy and public conscience.
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Senate
Eecbh Twartionarinses Proreeeanaes
Longworth, Et al
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