Christmas in New York and the vast express service burden
A 19th century analysis notes the immense Christmas express operations in New York Philadelphia and other cities. It estimates hundreds of millions in value, with tens of millions in shipments by express companies and a large manpower effort including clerks drivers and teamsters to handle the holiday rush.
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Anita
United States
the Express
Ian
Santa
City of New. York
Philadelphia
Ayas
Y.mag
Wom and
Child
Mer
Wouien
Chlidrett
Ducle Sam
Stendf Bny
Exreas
Santa Chaos
Salvation Army
Christmas Goose Saves Christmas at the Lighthouse
Baby Deb prays for a goose as the Stoughton family faces a bleak Christmas at the old lighthouse ten miles from land. A found goose appears after her plea, landing on the stairs and changing their mood as they praise the Lord for a Christmas feast despite hardship, with playful family reactions.
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Charles Baron
Prright
American Press
Boon Island
Jheogh
Sam
Sue
Ann
Ike
Ant
Christi
Santa Claus
Papa Stoughton
Savings Bank
Ouiey
Baby Deb
Sealpin
Tupa' Broighton
Deb
Stulpin
Papa Stoughtont
Ulus
Stupin
Mamma Stoughton
Baby
Abe
Eloc
Ps “Daud
Stoughton
Stoughtons
Tia
Dickens on Christmas Magic and Family Love
Dickens writes of Christmas as a wondrous period when family ties soften hearts and revive memory. He wonders how many estranged parents and children rediscover love through small, joyful moments of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dickens
Sande
Meg
Nava
Porkare
Old Fashioned Christmas Spirit Amid City Crowds
The speaker laments city stiffness and crowds while cherishing a traditional Christmas. He recalls a fond era of simple gatherings with neighbors, stockings, and old friends, preferring quiet feasts over lavish urban banquets and loud modern displays.
All Americans in Nicaragua as Zelaya forces resist
Washington reports confusion and calls for protection as American citizens in Granada and along the western coast face unrest. Marines land from the Prairie and move toward Corinto, while Estrada’s revolutionary army gains strength and eyes Rama and Managua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dac
Praia Ue
Gratada
Managuaj
Greytown
Estrada
Manegua
Nicaragua
Zélaya Esems
Raes
Mariya
Ant
Granada
Corinto
Revolutionary Army
Rama
Zelaya
Madriz
Trunk Full of Money Found With Death of Kansas City Servant
In Kansas City Hotel a trunk contained more than five thousand dollars after the death of Margaret Sullivan a long time hotel servant. She was about seventy years old and reportedly penniless prior to the discovery. The case involves a domestic tragedy and a substantial sum found among her belongings.
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Kansae City
Kansas City
Margaret Sullivan
Wafter
Olds
Tee
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Copley
Curtis & Cameron
Boston
Witte
Bob
Ning Street
Ani
Amy
Gurley
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Recreo
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Castrillo
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Stabistaus
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Mound City
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