A Medieval Sermon on Christ's Narrow Escape from Herod
A pulpit discourse by Dr Talmage blends nativity legends with grand allegory about Jesus escaping Herod. The sermon contrasts cosmic stakes with earthly humility, arguing the infant's survival reshaped world history and art, urging readers to celebrate Christmas by extending celestial fellowship to all.
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Talmage
Matthew
Jesus
Ld Ford
Jax Hippresstens
Iebelsus
Ploreat du Son Misterians
Ciar
Star
Christ
Herod and
Pilate
Sanhedrim
Epti
Courage of a Cowboy on the Grande Ronde Trail
A narrative recalls a dangerous border crossing near the Grande Ronde River. A narrow ledge gave way sending the party over a sheer drop as they clung to a rope and saved a companion. The incident ends with a narrow escape and reflections on the perilous journey.
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Oceanooys
Pier Wars
Owen
Russian minister's rise alarms European powers
A review notes Counrt Meswaviet, 30, seen after a central ceremony with Prince Lobuned, ranking among Europe’s ablest ministers. He signals confidence to officials in the Netherlands Sweden Denmark France and Germany, and could become an influential figure against any nation opposing Russia.
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Counrt Meswaviet
Hussia
Poreion Morris
Lobuned
Europe
Lbolland
Soaveley
Denmark
France
Germany
Russia
Fire Rages Through Terre Haute Factory District
A massive blaze swept a two story factory and nearby buildings in Terre Haute destroying the wholesale department of a firm across the alley. Stock losses reach 100 600 dollars with buildings at 160 000. Four hundred workers lose jobs as flames spread to nearby firms and the clothing shop across the street. Jayce Kramer is burned while trying to fight the fire and several witnesses are injured.
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Ta Haute
Terre Flaute
Louis Kramer
Tinella
Skate Maloney
Ie Thorman & Schloss
Thin Bréfring & Miller
Next Baxley & Co
Clothiota
Still Missing in Terre Haute Fire Mystery
Claude Herbert who played Santa Claus in the Havens Geddes building fire remains missing believed burned to death. He was seen running upstairs to change clothes during the blaze. He belonged to the 139th Indiana. Burned-out firms will rebuild and relocate to recover holiday trade. insurance covers zero percent of the 106 loss.
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Terre Haute
Claude Herbert
Santa Claus
Havens-Geddes
Indiana
Hobson Bows to Indiana Crowds on Monon Route
Richmond Pearson Hobson, famed for the Merrimac episode, rode a flag bedecked Monon train from Louisville to Chicago Sunday. He appeared on the rear platform at stations where crowds of 20 to 5 thousand gathered, exchanged a few words, and expressed pleasure in the warm reception, with no Hoosier girls managing a kiss amid his noted escapades.
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Richmond Pearson Hobson
Indiana
Monon
Santixaga Harbor
Louisville
Chicago
Hobson
Kokomo Gas Wells Revived by Moore Tube Method
Kokomo report notes William Moore an experienced gas well man devised a tube inside the casing extending below water. Valves carry water to the top and gas lifts it, reviving four Elwood company wells that had been dead for years.
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Kokomo
Wiliam Moore
Elwood
Singularly Unfortunate Kokomo Tragedy Claims youth
Garland Bruroker son of Dr. Bruroker of Sycamore in this county died Tuesday from sunstroke. The young man’s death is reported in local circles as a tragic case of heat exposure during the season.
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Kokomo
Garland Bruroker
Dr. Bruroker
Sycamore
County
Indiana’s Largest Baby Boy Lives Near Andersen
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Grover Allen of Indiana, near Andersen, is claimed by Barnum Bailey agents to be the largest boy of his age in the nation. At almost six, he weighs about 195 pounds with a five foot frame. His giant proportions include a 46 inch chest and extra wide shoes, while his family remains of below average size.
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Grover Allen
Indiana
United States
Barnum & Bailes Museum
Andersen
Ind
Les
Henee Rollins
Grover
Gus
Samurn-Lailey
Europe
Barnum-Bailey
Cincinnati Enquirer
Fire destroys block. firemen trapped and multiple injuries reported
A building fire collapsed a wall onto Ford & Overstreet clothing store as three firemen were trapped. Ostertoo and Welch were rescued after hours, Shea later saved. Injuries to other firefighters and a black resident aiding in rescues also reported. Loss pegged from 650000 to 1,000,000 with several stores saved.
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Ford & Overstreet
John Ostertoo
John Welch
Mise Shea
Ostertoo
Welch
Shea
Biller Bros
McKeen & Co
Swepe
Harvey’s Furniture House
Mamill
Andrew Thomas
Lexington
Filmore Smith
Indianians Receive Several Patents and a Hotel Sale
Patents issued to Samuel W. Crane of Lafayette for a window, Frederick A. W. Davis for an epols column, Clarence E. Kelly and A. J. Haworth of Greentown for a tool repairing clastic tubing, Frank ONeil of Cicero for glassware manufacturing, William Wiglus of Lafayette for a ditching machine, and Henry M. Williams of Fort Wayne for a combined rail joint and anti spreading device. Co P and J W Jack of Berkeley Springs have purchased the Doxey Hotel in Anderson.
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Samuel W. Crane
Lafayette
Frederick A. W. Davis
Clarence E. Kelly
A. J. Haworth
Greentown
Frank O'Neil
Cicero
Wiliam Wiigus
Henry M. Williams
Fort Wayne
End of Spanish Cuba Rule Marked by Flag Exchange
Joint meeting of United States and Spanish military commissioners approves January 1 noon flag exchange in Havana. Twenty one gun salutes by American ships and Spanish artillery honor the flags as El Morro and public buildings are raised and parades honor incoming authorities. Western troops and immunities under international law govern post transfer with Cienfuegos and Manianzas as remaining Spanish posts. Spanish sick to be cared for under American flag until repatriation.
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Havana
United States
el Morro
Cabanas
Manianzas
Cienfuegos
Robbers Foiled at German National Bank Crime
Three men attempted a bank robbery at the German National Bank in Cincinnati on a Thursday afternoon. They entered, approached cashier Herzog and tried to seize a large cash haul through a window. the cashier struck one assailant and the trio fled toward the river landing, with police from both sides of the river searching for them.
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Cincinnati
German National Bank
Third
Walnut Street
Herzog
Greenbucks
Cancellation rule for revenue stamps enacted by IRS
The Internal Revenue Bureau of Washington issued a regulation to cancel documentary and adhesive internal revenue stamps with the initials of the user and the month day and year. Prior to this, only the month and day were not required.
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Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue Bureau
Washington
Montenegrin troops perish in Lara pass snowstorm
Vienna Daily Telegraph correspondent reports several hundred Montenegrin soldiers frozen to death after a snowstorm overran the Lara pass. Rescue party found snow drifts too heavy to permit saving them.
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Swondon
Vienna
Daily Velegraph
Lara Pass
Hhe
Judge Day returns home after Paris trip ends governor speculation
Canton News reports Special Judge Day and Mrs. Day arriving home by Pennsylvania Railroad at 10 15 Sunday for Christmas with family. He denies any interest in becoming governor despite rumors during his Paris tenure and rejects talk of large compensation for peace commission work.
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Canton
Judge Day
Peace Commission
President nominates Ethan Hitchcock for Interior Secretary
The President nominated Ethan Allen Hitchcock of Missouri to succeed Mr. Bliss who retires due to ill health. Hitchcock, currently ambassador to Russia, was minister before and reappointed when promoted to ambassador. He is a great grandson of Col. Ethan Allen the Ft. Ticonderoga captor.
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Ethan Allen Htechcock
Missouri
Bliss
Hitchcock
Russia
Ethan Allen
Ft. Ticonderoga
Havana camp Christmas mood amid scarce feasts
Amid scarce turkeys and summer heat the Havana camp held a lively Christmas. Troops enjoyed the sparse provisions and hedge rows in bloom, signaling holiday spirit despite shortages.
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Havana
Camp Themados
Bridget’s dispute over going out every other Thursday
In a New Jersey home Bridget the servant defies her mistress over the instruction to go out “every other Thursday.” The mistress insists the pattern means every second Thursday thereafter, but Bridget claims she was told both Thursdays. The clash ends with Bridget prevailing.
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New Jersey
Bridget
Two Folk Grandchildren Elected to Congress Story
The Washington Post notes it is remarkable that with no President Folk offspring two of his grandchildren were elected to the next Congress, highlighting an unusual family political lineage.
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Folk
Washington Post
Grain-O replaces coffee for children’s nutrition
Promote Grain-O as a nourishing grain drink for kids with coffee like taste, costing about four times less than real coffee. The copy urges feeding Grain-O to children for health benefits and notes it’s sold by grocers. Chester Turley, once of Crawfordsville, is editing a Paducah, Kentucky newspaper.
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Chester Turley
Crawfordsville
Paducah, Ky
Coughing Leads to Consumption and Peace Day
The ad touts Kemp's Balsam claiming immediate cough relief with free sample bottles at druggists. It notes bottles sold at 25 and 50 cents and warns that delays are dangerous. In Friends churches Sunday, peace day was celebrated.
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Kemp
Friends’ Churches
Laxative and patent remedy notices in local classifieds
Advertisements offer Care Cold cure with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising refunds if ineffective. Claims mention genuine tablets marked L I Q and a Pittsburg bottle interest rumor. Also notes Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething, Ripans samples offer, and Piso’s Cure for Consumption cited by a Chicago address.
Anti-Trust Live Stock Market Report from Indianapolis
KR R Shiel Co reports fair Monday receipts at Union Stock Yards Indianapolis. Market steady to Saturday's quotes with primes at 3.40, averages 3.324 to 3.40, heavy weights 3.25 to 3.35, and pigs 3.15 to 3.25. Expect heavy receipts next week and possible price declines due to holidays. commissions reduced to half of trust charges as buying and selling costs remain equal.
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Indianapolis
Ind
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