Cronan’s Bold Turkeys and Cigarettes Heroic Tale
A naval officer William F. Cronan earns praise for bold actions during a 1902 Caribbean blockade. He secured Egyptian cigarettes and turkeys from British ships for his Marietta crew, earning admiration for leadership and resourceful, selfless conduct amid wartime shortages.
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William FP. Cronan
Connecticut
Pat Cronan
Marietta
Venezuela
Great Britain
Germany
Italy
Caribbean
Tropics
Philadelphia
la Guasura
Diehl
New York
Cronan
Tribune
Largest Christmas cake ever made tall seven feet high
A Leytonstone shop in England displayed a mammoth Christmas cake claimed as the largest yet made. It stood seven feet high and weighed 1,660 pounds, with vast quantities of butter sugar flour eggs and fruit used in its creation.
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Leytonstone
England
The Baresin at Home with a Gold Scarfpin Gift
A domestic scene in Brooklyn Eagle recounts Bobby and Mamma discussing a gift of a gold scarfpin. Bobby contributes 4 90, Mamma contributes a dime, creating a small, cheerful family moment.
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Bobby
Mamimia
Les
Papa
Brooklyn Eagle
Will funds toys for the poor from Nutt estate
The late George B. Nutt leaves a 31000 estate to his wife for life with remainder to his children. If all children die before the mother, the estate funds gift purchases for poor children in institutions in Pittsburg and Allegheny. The decedent wished the money distributed in small sums to reach many children.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny
George B. Nutt
Bead Christmas Trees Impress German Royalty
A German woman in America crafts miniature bead Christmas trees from green beads wire and wax ornaments. Created in her youth in Germany the trees were once praised by King Ludwig I and used for royal festivities. Now she continues making them for various notable people despite extended travel.
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Ludwig
Bavaria
Wkalser Wilhelm
Germany
Amiersen
Geran Siel
Eber Father
Hofsariin
Munich
Vague Stage Plans Highlight Holiday Drama
Fragmentary notes describe a theatrical event involving many children and spontaneous planning. The text mentions an aging actor and stage manager courting a festive program for about 200 youngsters during holiday time.
Charity Christmas party at Tammany Hall noted
The article recalls a 1907 Christmas festival initiated by Tony Pastor, his wife and "Aunt Louisa" Eldridge, featuring child performers, dolls, candy, and toys. A banquet in the basement fed attendees before a large toy distribution in the main hall, with beloved young acts and festive charity for east side children.
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Ers
Tony Pastor
E. L. Fernandez
Louisa” Eldridge
Santa Claus
Baby Esmond
Pastor
Miriam Jackson
Lillian ‘Fobin
John
Tammany Ball
Ani
Vis
Vernanders
New York Herald
A Christmas Warning From the National Marchers’ Congress
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Christmas gifts and emotional reactions. Aboard a discussion with Viv and references to the National Marchers’ Congress mention transport and overpayment, ending with sobs and disappointment. The text also hints at a family exchange about gifts and a shop or publication called Enquirer.
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Congress
Acre
Ponce
Christmas Hope for Justice Beyond Charity
The piece notes that love may birth justice rather than charity, with Christmas seen as the day when this hopeful venture feels more assured, a brighter beacon in World Today.
A Christmas Hymn By E Sangster In Collier's Weekly
A Christmas hymn contrasts peace with war asking for a star over a humble manger. It envisions the Christ child seen by lowly shepherds and promised to be the little children’s own. The Christ child is described as born in darkness and peace prevailing over conquerors.
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Bethlehem
Chrystehilde
Eneone Fielo
The Queerest Salad Says Inuits Eat Reindeer Moss
A gourmet describes the world’s queerest salad as moss from the stomach of a fresh killed reindeer eaten by the Inuits of northwest Greenland. He claims it is a bitter, stimulating dish aiding digestion and sought after despite its unorthodox preparation.
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Northwest
Greenland
Fragmented tale of frontier humor and Bridger memories
A garbled reminiscence blends tales of Dan Ife and a humorous cameos with Miss Ritchie and a plains scout Bridger. It touches on Missouri life, a captain, and Bridger longing to return to scouting, amid unclear dialogue and old frontier poetry.
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Ife
Plains
Wiick
Missouri
Russell
Bridger
Old Missouri
Plice
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