Chicago School Board Reins Young as Superintendent
Ella Flagg Young is rehired as Chicago public schools superintendent after a stormy board session. Seven members decline to vote on reappointing John Shoop, replacement candidates clash with Mayor Harrison appointees, and a tense standoff with police ends with Young restored to leadership despite opposition claims.
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Chicago
Illa Piage Young
Chicago Public Schools
Board of Education
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Young
Harrison
Shoop
Christmas Day Plans At Medicine Hat Hospital
Christmas Day at the Medicine Hat General Hospital aims to imitate home life with special arrangements. Superintendent Miss Winslow and the board of directors promise a cheerful day for patients and staff, keeping in mind those who may not enjoy festivities.
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Medicine Hat
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Eta
Singere
Mayor Play at Santa Claus Event Hints Holiday Fun
Fragmentary text shows a mayor involved in a Santa Claus event with playful notes and references to a mayoral role in a holiday activity. No full details are readable.
Sensational shooting shocks Chicago scene
In Chicago today Charles Alling, former alderman and longtime attorney for the state board of health, was shot in the eye by an unidentified man who then shot himself. The incident occurred this afternoon amid a volatile urban scene as authorities investigated motive and connections.
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Chicago
Charles ‘Alling
State Board’ of Health
Curate Henry Hodgson Severely Injured by Exploding Shell
London December 24 Rev Henry Hodgson curate of Crediton Devon is in Exeter hospital in serious condition after a French bayonet heated red hat fitted to a shell exploded. The blast shattered his right leg damaged furniture and windows with shell fragments embedded in walls. Hodgson directed first aid before loss of leg use was anticipated.
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London
Henry Hodgson
Crediton
Devon
Hxeter
Hodgson
Death of Original Gilbert and Sullivan Actor Albert J James
Albert J James, described as one of the original performers in the Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera, died in London today at the age of ?? The report notes his association with the early productions in the famous partnership.
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London
Albert J James
December Issue of Medicine Hat Manufacturer
The December issue of the Medicine Hat Manufacturer is off the press and billed as a mild weather number. It includes weather notes and an overview of new local industries, with a variety of information on many points. Edited by Cox and published by the Chamber of Trade.
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Medicine Hat
Little Journal
Ieaby. of Trade
Cox
Calgary licenses inspector ousted by city council
Calgary reports that License Inspector W H Manarey was removed from office by the city council. The licensing department is placed under police control with a one month notice and a new deputy to be appointed at $125 a month.
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Calgary
H. Manarey
Manarey
Winnipeg Chauffeur Held by Government Officials After Wild Ride
William Dyck, the Plum Coulee chauffeur tied to a December 3 robbery and murder, was kept in jail by authorities for nearly three weeks. Habeas corpus proceedings were planned, allowing him to go home only after legal steps began.
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Winnipeg
William Dyck
Plum
MacLeod Chosen By Conservatives
Local Conservatives select MacLeod as their candidate in a tightly contested party selection process. A party committee announced the nominee amid heated debate and expectations of a strong bid in the upcoming election.
Christmas Day Church Services in City
Union service at Fifth Avenue Methodist church 10 30 A M with Baptist Lutheran and Methodist participation. Rev L P Amacher to speak. special music and offering for General Hospital. St Barnabas Church holds Holy Communion at 7 30 and 8 30 A M and 11 A M with rector and Rev A E B Burgett leading. choir music and decorations noted.
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L._ P. Amacher
General Hospital
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A. E B. Burgett
Diocese of
Qu’Appelle
Dr. M. Clark Visits Edmonton Cracking Cold News
Dr. M. Clark M P from Red Deer arrived by OPR train in Ottawa wearing semi summer clothes. He noted the weather as unusually cold after days of cricket with his sons near his home. He linked global finance to armament costs and said Europe’s arms race stalls Canada’s development as he plans political meetings in Nova Scotia and Eastern Canada before Parliament opens.
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Red Deer
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Clark
Nova Sco
Associated Charities Fund Near $600 in Christmas Drive
The Associated Charities fund approaches six hundred dollars with gifts still arriving. Community groups and individuals donate generously to provide Christmas meals, toys, and baskets, ensuring needy families in Medicine Hat enjoy festive cheer and spiritual support.
Famous Juvenile Court Judge Dies in Toronto
Toronto reports the death of Rev. J. E. Starr 18 years old and serving as commissioner of the Juvenile court after an operation for appendicitis. He championed the Gibson bill for juvenile protection and adoption credit is attributed to him.
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Toronto
J. E. Starr
Royal Bank Building Nears Completion in Toronto
The Royal Bank building at Toronto Street and Fourth Avenue nears completion with last stone laid on Christmas Day. Purdy and Henderson of Vancouver and Montreal have worked to finish outer walls for interior completion in cold weather. The $60,000 pressed brick structure uses Brackett sandstone trim and Nelson granite interior decoration. The Royal Bank of Canada will occupy the building within about two months.
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Royal Bank of Canada
Notary Appointment for John Schroder in Walsh
John Schroder of Walsh has been named a notary public. The appointment adds authority to administer oaths and certify documents within the Walsh area.
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WALSH
John Schroder
Hussars Send Christmas Cards Worldwide to Sergeants Messes
The Diet Alberta Hussars announce wide publicity through sending Christmas cards to sergeants messes across the empire. Recipients include Cape Town Waterford Singapore Aldershot Cairo Belfast Dublin Pretoria Rawal Pindi Hong Kong Toronto St Johns Kamloops Winnipeg Edmonton Irvine Lathebridge Kilkenny Vancouver Regina Pietermaritzburg Africa Macleod Windsor Brantford and Gibraltar. Sir Edward Carson, the Irish revolutionary figure, also received a card.
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Macleod
Windsor
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Gibraltar
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Suffragette Zelle Emergon Cleared of Assault Charges
London reports that Miss Zelle Emergon and her friend Miss Emerson were cleared of assault and disturbance charges. The magistrate praised their general truthfulness while noting the possibility of accidental helmet contact.
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Policars
Zelle
Emergon
Eufragette
Remary Emerson
Foll¢Eman
Train crashes into GTR on Brockville line kills two
A light engine overtook and struck a Grand Trunk train in Brockville Ontario. Daniel Cahill, a shunter, was killed. Engineer Wilkinson and Fireman Daly reported injured. Police and railway officials investigate the fatal collision.
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Brockville
Ont
Rnfornjing
Dainiel Cahill
Wilkinson
Cold weather but no snow in west for Christmas
Winnipeg and western prairie towns report bitter cold with temperatures dipping to twenty below zero. Prince Albert, Sask, records the lowest at eight below. Despite clear skies, no snow arrives. retailers clear winter gear while camps and mills long for a snowfall to aid employment.
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Winnipeg
Dee
Prairls
Prince Albert
Sask
Christmas Monday Sets Ridership Record For IRT
New York reports the Interborough Rapid Transit lines carried 3 323 057 passengers on Christmas Monday the busiest day in company history. Officials note only a 1912 figure and a flood relief event exceeded this total.
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New York
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Interborough
Ohio
Port Arthur Lighthouse Keepers Recalled for 1918 Navigation Work
Port Arthur Ontario reports lighthouse keepers have been brought in from Victoria Cape Thunder Island and Pie Island for 1918 navigation duties.
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Victoria
Cape
Thunder” Island
Pie Island
Pope's Christmas Greeting Amid Cardinalate Rumors
Uncertain Vatican chatter surrounds the Pope during Christmas as cardinals face reshuffling. Officials expect the season to proceed with customary papal greetings to Catholic Europe.
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