Peace on Earth in the Last Christmas of the Century
The Expounder notes the paradox of a hopeful peace trend amidst global conflict. It traces humanity from tribal war to nation states and unions, arguing enlightened self interest drives disarmament. Despite modern wars in South Africa, the Philippines, and China, the article predicts the final step toward ending large scale war.
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Christendom
Regerve
South Africa
China
Philippines
Lunnyson
Hay-Pauncey treaty harms Monroe doctrine gains
The article criticizes Secretary Hay for drafting a new Hay-Pauncey treaty under Pauncefote that undermines the Monroe doctrine and the Monroe doctrine's dominance in the Western world. It accuses Hay of yielding to British influence and reviving the Clayton-Bulwer pact in spirit, weakening U S control over the western hemisphere. It references Pauncefote and Lord Salisbury and emphasizes the treaty as a major setback.
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Tercury
Davis
Sean
News
Amendanents
United States
Hay
Great Britain
Pauncefote
Clayton-Bulier
Straits of Gibraltar
Ttia
England
John Hay
Hall
Debate Over Hay-Pauncefote Treaty and Monroe Doctrine
The piece criticizes Secretary Hay and the Hay-Pauncefote treaty, arguing it weakens the Monroe doctrine by reviving Clayton-Bulwer provisions. It warns Britain could gain equal standing with the U S and stresses republican senators’ opposition as a credit to democracy.
China and Boxer aftermath loom over imperial blame
Dispatches from Shanghai and Pekin on December 24 report arrests of Prince Tran and Prince Chaung on Shan-Si and Shen-Si borders, with Yo Hsien ordered to return to Sian-Fu for execution. Observers expect China to accept the powers joint note within a month and warn the Dowager Empress may bear responsibility for Boxer upheaval. Local reflections and public notices mix with booster ads as commerce urges shopping at home.
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Shanghai
London Standard
Prince Tran
Prince Chaung
Shan-Si
Shen-Si
Yo Hsien
Sian-Fu
China
Pekin
Empresa
Prince Tuan
Cmpress
Prince Tuua
Li Hong Chaey
Talkiow
Fragmented Political Rambles on Pardon and Policy
A clipped, late 19th or early 20th century mock column critiques political acts and figures. It mocks pardons by Gov. Pingree, education speech bans, MacArthur proclamations on the Philippines, and raises concerns about criminal punishment bills. The tone is satirical, referencing West Point hazing, war taxes, and Michigan politics with wary humor.
Eight Couples Take Out Licenses on Day Before Christmas
County Clerk Austin issued eight marriage licenses on Monday, the biggest daily total this closing year. Three applications required parental consent, including a 19 and 17 year old couple and a 40 year old groom with a 20 year old bride. The day echoed last year’s pre New Year rush when ten licenses were issued.
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Austin
Uge
Bankruptcy for Julius A. Unau's Dry Goods Firm
The Battle Creek Journal notes Julius A. Unau's dry goods business at 30-32 Main Street West was taken over on Christmas Eve by trustee Joel C. Hopkins for 70 unsecured creditors. Liabilities reach $28,000 with assets likely around $9,000. Major claims include Ekrolick & Co. of Detroit at $3,160 and Edson, Moore & Co. of Detroit at $1,700. The business is now run under Hopkins' charge.
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Battle Creek Journal
Mainetrees West
Joel C. Hopkins
Upna
Ekrollick & Co
Detroit
Edson, Moora & Co
Hopkins
Notice to Taxpayers for December Tax Collection
Notice to taxpayers printed in a period tone states tax collection will occur at the Commercial Savings Bank in Marshall on Saturdays and at J Goop Arg Store in Murengo on the last three days of December. Treasurer W E Maztox signs the notice.
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Commercial Savings Bank
Marshall
J. ©. Gooparg
Murengo
W. BE. Mazstox
Treas
Marriage Licenses List Tangles Across Counties
A long list of marriage license pairs is reported, detailing numerous couples from Battle Creek, Butler, Clarendon, Bedford, Homer, Albion, and other Michigan towns. The article notes a Maccabees watch meeting next Monday to celebrate the new century, plus election of officers, with details continued in another column. Chocolates at Bradshaw's.
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George Hendershott
Elma Howe
Battle Creek
Daly McKone
Butler
Lillian Vandy Bogart
Clarendon
Glenn H. Wilder
Susie A. Vosbore
Bedford
Frank E. Radford
Norma Brown
LaRoy
Arthur S. Tobey
Winnie B. Austin
Daniel W. Sommer
Laura E. Whitney
John B. Heath
Mande
Watermann
Homer
Horace Mather
The
Maccabees
Midnight Mass at St Marys Church Next Monday Night
Church circles announce that midnight mass will be celebrated at St Marys Church next Monday night signaling the passage of the fifth century. It is expected to be an event of considerable importance with a large attendance of all denominations and impressive services anticipated.
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St. Mary’s Church
Nexst
Railroad Rumblings and Office Move at Michigan Central
A notice to Cincinnati Northern conductors about passes expiring December 31 notes the first year of the century. Rainmaster Stearns office is mentioned as posted. Ticket Agent Gifford has settled into a remodeled Michigan Central office, moved Monday night, now larger after the fire with extra space from the ladies waiting room and a new door to the outside.
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Notics
Cincinnati
Mindoipht
Ap ‘Vrainmaster Stearns
Gifford
Michigan Central
Offic
Jottings From Linden and Burlington News
Joe Bentley, a Kentucky Military Academy attendee, returns home for the holidays. Gull Lake reportedly has four inches of solid ice with good skating though not thick enough for ice boating. Henry Phillips and Miss Gertrudy Mahley of Burlington were attended by Rev. L. N. Pattison at the Methodist parsonage Monday afternoon. The Nowe wishes them well.
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Joe Bentley
Kentucky Military Academy
Linden
Gull Lake
Henry Phillips
Gertrudy Mahley
Burlington
Methodist
L. N. Pattison
Nowe
Personal notes on holiday visits across several towns
A long list of Christmas homecomings and visits from Frank Cathcart of Chicago to Miss Emma Blankenhorn at Pine Creek, Misa Bertha Davis at Ironwood, and many others, with mentions of residents in Albion Marengo Springport Laporte and Waco. Also reports a Boer Leaders rumor of surrender and Kitchener’s telegram about a pursuing force at Utrecht.
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Emma Blankenhorn
Pine Creek
Dan Hindenach
Chicago
Misa Bertha Davis
Ironwood
Misa Minnie Muchricker
Battle Creek
O. Brooks
Albion
Louise Powers
Marengo
Howard Grant
Post Office Force
G. E. Willitts
Wallace
London
Bloemfontein
Gens, Dewet
Hasbrouck
Steyn Hays
Kitchener
Pretoria
Borr
Utrecht
Social World dinner for Charles Kip family party
Christmas day dinner hosted by Charles Kip drew about 30 relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Parks and Mr. and Mrs. D V Furman. Roy Seymour and Daisy Fox wed at the bride’s Battle Creek home at noon with about 25 relatives present. The ceremony occurred amid warm wishes from friends local to the city.
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Charles Kip
Parks
D. V. Furman
Roy Seymour
Daisy Fox
Battle Creek
Will
Allan
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