Christmas Around the World in 1900s Traditions
The article surveys Christmas customs across the United States and territories including New Mexico and Arizona as legal holidays. It traces tree lights to early Rome, describes Santa, and notes regional practices in the Philippines, Porto Rico, Hawaii, Samoa, and Guam with emphasis on foods, music, religious rites, and gift customs.
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United States
District of Columbia
New Mexico
Arizona
New England
Middle West
Germany
Sweden
Julius
Rome
Christ
Jesus
Philippines
Hawaii
Honolulu
Fort St
Britain's Good Will Monroe Policy Upheld
London dispatch reviews the Venezuelan crisis and Monroe Doctrine role with Roosevelt as arbitrator. Highlights include English support for U S mediation, the potential avoidance of The Hague, and political debates on who handles financial claims against Venezuela. Also notes royal Christmas plans and travels of British nobility amid Atlantic tensions.
Italy urges Roosevelt arbitration in Venezuela dispute
Rome Dec. 24 Italy proposes that the Venezuela arbitration be conducted by President Roosevelt or, if he declines, referred to The Hague. Berlin Dec. 24 Germany prefers Roosevelt as arbitrator over The Hague and seeks his acceptance. A German ship carries a legal expert for Commodore Schecter’s blockade case as preparations for sail to Venezuela proceed.
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Rome
Italy
Venezuela
Bowen
United States
Roosevelt
Berlin
Germany
Great Britain
Hague Tribunal
Hague Court
Hamburg
Schecter
Sperber
Kiel
The Caracas Steamer Sails and Tensions in Venezuela
The Red D Line steamer Caracas sails from La Guayra at 4 PM while its sister Merida leaves Willemstad to test the blockade. Citizens blame Italian and German ministers Signor de Riva and Herr von Pilgrim-Baltazzi for Porto Cabello shelling. President Castro departs Caracas for La Victoria and is due back this afternoon.
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Caracas
la Guayra
Merida
Willemstad
Caracaa
Maracaibo
Signor de Riva
Herr von Pilgrim-Baltazzi
Venezuela
Porto Cabello
Castro
la Victoria
Dutch Steamer Prins Willem II Fails to Land at La Guayra
The Dutch steamer Prins Willem II arrives off La Guayra from New York but cannot land due to blockading duties and an agent's refusal to post port charges. The ship remains in communication with shore authorities as of December 24.
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la Guayra
Venezuela
Prins Willem II
New York
PENN LIMITED IN WRECK AT QUAKER VALLEY STATION
The Pennsylvania Limited, nearly an hour late, crashed into the rear of the Leetsdale accommodation at Quaker Valley station at 11 PM. The engine ploughed into the smoker car and forced the next car forward, two cars becoming one. The crash echoed for a mile as the train sped toward Eydeworth before stopping. Many injured, some fatally. the Limited’s engine front was crushed while the rest remained uninjured.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Limited
Leetsdale
Quaker Valley Station
Limited
Quaker Valley
Eydeworth
Six Die in Pueblo Train Wreck Near Trinidad
Six persons were killed in a Colorado Southern Railroad wreck near Trinidad Pueblo on December 24. The fatal crash disrupted service and prompted investigations by railroad officials authorities said.
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Pueblo, Col
Colorado Southern Railroad
Trinidad
Raymond and Whitcomb tours by rail and ship
The Raymond and Whitcomb Company offers direct New York to California car service and special trains with hotel on wheels, touring California via round trips through Mexico. They provide tours to Florida Europe Cuba Porto Rico Oriental Lands and sell rail and steam ship tickets worldwide. Cirulars will be mailed to interested parties.
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California
Florida
Mexico
Raymond & Whitcomb Company
Union Square
New York
Old Mexico
Europe
Cuba
Porto Rico
Oriental
Advt
President Roosevelt urged to act as sole arbitrator in Venezuela crisis
Washington notes say Britain and Germany request Roosevelt arbitrate the Venezuelan dispute. The notes are nearly identical and cast as polite invitations, not ultimatums. Officials fear a clash between naval vessels and merchant ships. pressure to accept arbitration comes largely from pro German commerce interests.
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THE
Tribune
Washington
Roosevelt
Great Britain
Germany
Venezuela
Venezuelan
United States
Proposals Considered on Venezuelan Controversy
The President and Secretary Hay conferred for hours on British and German arbitration proposals. They reviewed communications, weighing the restrictions the allies require. No decision or news was announced, and Hay said there was nothing further to report tonight.
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Hay
Associated Press
Washington
Great Britain
Germany
White House
Caracas Incident Protest Reproached Navy Delays Clarification
Washington reports no word from Commander Diehl aboard the Marietta regarding a protest against the blockading squadron at La Guayra over the Caracas. Officials express full confidence in Diehl and will act only if a protest is received. Also notes an advertisement for the electric lighted Overland Limited train to California via Chicago and North Western.
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Washington
Navy Department
Diehl
Marietta
la Guayra
Caracas
Department
California
Triumph for Marconi wireless messages to Italy
Wireless Italian messages sent by Marconi to General Brusaldi the Queen Dowager Margherita’s lady in waiting and the Italian Minister of Marine were received at Poldhu Cornwall by operators without Italian language knowledge. The messages were sent today to Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company directors in London and include Christmas wishes. Glace Bay station closes for Christmas holidays.
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Halifax
N. S
Marconi
Brusaldi
Italy
Margherita
Poldhu
Cornwall
Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company
London
Transatlantic Wireless Telegram
Marcons
Glace Bay
Noted Small Confession Triggers Large Silk and Coat Theft Plot
Edward J. Small, a recently arrested suspect, confessed to detectives Jerome's staff about a major robbery scheme involving silks, sealskin coats, Persian lamb jackets, and laces valued at about 35 000. Authorities say goods totaling up to 25 000 were stolen. a Brooklyn address later led to further discoveries after Small agreed to reveal where the goods were placed.
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Jerome
Edward J. Small
McLellan
Rooney
Small
Central Office
Elmira Reformatory
Foster
Elmira
Brooklyn
Coke Companies Raise Wages in Connellsville Region
The H C Frick Coke Company, a United States Steel subsidiary, announces an eight percent wage increase for about twenty thousand workers in the Connellsville coke region, effective January 1, boosting annual payroll by roughly 1.6 million dollars and maintaining top wage levels. The Bessemer Coke Company also plans an eight percent raise across its five plants starting January 1, affecting about five thousand workers. Carnegie Steel may follow.
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Pittsburg
H. C. Frick Coke Company
United States Steel Corporation
Connellsville
Carnegie Steel Company
Bessemer Coke Company
No Ground for Complaint in Non Rush Hours Says Official
Vreeland offers to discuss the issue and asserts there is no valid complaint outside rush hours. He remains open to dialogue while defending current arrangements and stressing cooperative solutions.
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Vreeland
Blame on Steam Overstairs to Electric Transit Improvements
Alfred Skitt, vice president of the Manhattan Railway Company, replies to Mayor Low explaining transition troubles with electric equipment and high travel. He argues trains ran to meet ordinary traffic, notes rush-hour crowding, and defends one end entry and side doors as impractical. He cites Dewey celebration traffic, capacity limits north of Fifty-third Street, and plans to add cars and electric trains to reach April completion.
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Alfred Skitt
The
Manhattan Railway Company
Low
Skitt
Mr. Skitt
Tavel
Rector St
Thirty-third St
Brooklyn Bridge
Manhattan
New York
Fifty-third-st
Ninthave
Ninth-ave
Fifteenth-St
Fifty-eighth-st
Sixth-ave
Ninth Ave
Railways Tangle Over City Transit Questions
Mayor Low received a reply from H H Vreeland president of Metropolitan Street Railway Company to questions on running cars late hours extra conductors and vestibules. Officials planned meetings with city engineers and State Railroad Commissioners as authorities weigh travel conditions and possible remedies. The Cantor conference adjourned pending a public hearing next week.
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Low
H. H. Vreeland
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Mr. Vreeland
Borough of
Manhattan
Board of State Railroad Commissioners
Vreelanes
Vreeland
President Cantor
Alfred Skitt
Oren Root, Jr
Interurban Street Railway Company
Wisner Martin
Cantor
State Railroad Commissioners
State Railroad Commission
Global Royal Ceremonies Mark Unmatched Year
Across the world major events unfold with involvement from America England Germany and France. The US President hosts Prince Henry of Prussia at the White House. Edward VII is crowned king and Emperor of India. The German Emperor christens the yacht Meteor. France unveils the Rochambeau Statue. Moët & Chandon Champagne is the exclusive toast at these events in a testament to its prestige.
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America
England
Germany
France
United States
H. R. H. Prince Henry
Prussia
White House
Edward the Vil
India
Rochambeau
Moét & Chandon
Moét & Chandon White Seal
Advt
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the Tribune Association
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Sussex
Thomas Gage
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Samuel Adams
John Hancock
Josiah Quincy
Boston
George Bancroft
Sandringham
Blenheim
Welbeck Abbey
Middleton Park
Lowther Castle
Riviera
Chateworth
Lord Howe
Lord Zetland
Algernon Lennox
Newlands
Royal Blue
Baltimore & Ohio
Triumph
Wales
COKE
H. C. Frick Company
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New-York Central Lines
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