Memorable Christmas Seasons in American History
A look at how Christmas has shaped peace in the United States, noting key events on December 24 or 25 across centuries. It highlights Wilmington 1864, Washington 1783, the founding of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1814, and civil war amnesty milestones as markers of a holiday tied to peace rather than war.
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Prince of Peace
Wilmington
D. C
Admiral Porter
Butler
Plymouth
Washington
Congress
Annapolis
Winch
Daltomere
Ghent
Belgium
Easil
Tincoln
Johnson
Christman
Holiday railway rates for teachers and students
The Rock Island and Peoria will offer reduced tickets for teachers and students to spend holidays at home. Holiday rates apply December 24 25 and January 1 1902 with return by January 2 1902. Other lines advertise excursion fares within 200 miles with various contact numbers and dates.
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Rock Island
Peoria
Depot
20Th Street
4St Avenue
Rock Island & Peoria Railway
Paneulars
Moline Building Savings and Loan Plans Annual Stockholders Meeting
The regular annual meeting of the Moline Building Savings and Loan Association will be held at Warrhall on Monday January 12 1902 to elect three directors for three years one to fill a vacancy for one year and to transact other business as may legally come before the meeting. P C Simmons President J W Warr Secretary Moline IL Dec 13 1901.
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Moline Building, Savings and Loan Association
Warrhall
A Considerate Father-in-Law and Pirates Capture
A Washington Sitar column notes a father-in-law boasting of his daughters’ advantages and culture while a Philadelphia Bulletin item reports pirates boarding a passenger ship and terrifying passengers.
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Mr. Cumrox
Washington Sitar
Philadelphis Bulletin
Navy Upbuilding Continues With New Ironclads Planned
The president urges ongoing work to strengthen the navy. Secretary Long lists ironclads under construction and expected completion dates, plus nine unarmored cruisers, four monitors, twenty-five destroyers, and seven submarines in construction. He proposes three more battleships and two armored cruisers for the fifty seventh congress.
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Long
Meteo
Missouri
Jouchie
Nebraska
Georgiare
New Jersey
Rhode Island
West Virginia
California
Aleste
Colorado
South Dakota
Congress
Maryland
Waeekee
Hall’s Catarrh Cure Promised For Deafness Claim
An advertisement asserts deafness from catarrh can be cured by constitutional remedies. It explains the Eustachian tube inflammation causes hearing loss and offers 100 dollars for any cure not achieved by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Circulars and products Hall’s Family Pills are also promoted.
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Hall
B. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Tée
Reynolds Block Destroyed by Fire in City Corner John and Catharine
A four story Reynolds block at the corner of John and Catharine Streets was totally destroyed by fire Sunday morning. Total loss estimated at 287000 with 205000 insured. One fireman injured, another seriously hurt. Fire department battled the blaze through the night.
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Ullca, Wny
Dee
Reynolds
John and Catharine Streets
Uss
Huntsville
Maso quits contest in Cuba election dispute
Havana reports Gen Maso abstains from the December 31 presidential election citing lack of fairness. Party members withdraw and provincial boards resign after Gov Gen Wood denies representation on the scrutiny board and time to adjust the voting list. Central board condemned as partisan and a manifesto to the country to be published.
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Havana
Gen Maso
Republic
Maso
Gen Wood
United States
Cuba
Root
The New Prince of Wales Speech Praised Wideley
The breakfast speech by the Prince of Wales draws praise for delivery and earnestness. Critics note the speech surpasses contemporaries in impact with many papers calling it the best address of the event and praising its political propriety.
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Wales
Orater
Lord Salisbury
Lord Rosebery
Mr. Chamberlain
Prince of Wales
Plucky People Hit Billboard of Business Success
Catholic Standard and Times quotes a maxim about success in business as a test of character and resolve, contrasting it with a quip that playfully inverts the idea by suggesting aggressive tactics instead of perseverance.
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Catholic Standard and Times
104 Noble Blood Actors on German Stage Throughout Prosperity
The article notes that 104 actors of noble lineage in Germany rely on theater for livelihood, reflecting widespread impact on many old German families' prosperity.
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Moline, Illinois
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Daily Journal
Railway News
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Glneela
Tickoniwale
Aleo Jani
Petas
Rhone
Bance Schomy
Isa
Stockholders Meeting
P. C. Simmon
J. W Warr
Moline, IL
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Jer
Wl Tate
Jonathan J Bull
John B
A E. Ortman
Lynch
Chicago
Aades
Dentha
Lurdon Dee
New York
Donoughmere
S Webarts Church
Chester Square
Philadelphia Press
Chicago Post
Larusse
Wis
Nuc-Se-Ga
Barron's Island
Northwest
Red Snake
John Shermin Twoo
Sinin
Flin
Ceoonmat
Varneo
Wemar
Coteners Jotyen
Phillips
Senator Jonen Better
York Dee
John Po Tones
Neva
King's Christman Plana
Royal Fam
Sandringhoo
Vermont
Gia
Ainya
Twtr
Chicago Daily News
Fancy Rockers Coaches
Tabourettes
Drake Furniture & Carpet Company
Brady
Davenport
Iowa
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