26 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1905
Page
1
A hazy excerpt mentions a big buck and a teller’s account query, hinting at a preferred method in handling sums. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names, dates, or places to identify a concrete event.
War dispatch from St Petersburg reports savage fighting around Moscow with machine guns and artillery blasting barricades. Insurgents, many drunk on vodka, attack Cossacks amid shattered streets and churches. casualties mount as troops and rebels exchange heavy fire through barricaded centers and Kremlin walls.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests Charles W Morse connected to a sensational marital affairs scandal involving a hotel clerk and two associates, with mentions of arrests and legal actions in a local context.
London reports the Moscow battle results with 5090 killed and 34 000 wounded as fighting persists. Barricades defend near rail hubs while cannons fire, residents shelter in basements, and provisions grow scarce. Reports note disrupted telegrams and shifting loyalties amid the upheaval.
Dr. Berke, a founder of the State Dentists Association, died at the age of 77. He had practiced dentistry in Wilkes-Barre for 22 years, with Ikes-Carr 5B Tiecke noted among his peers in the local state.
President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers joins marine coal producers in proposing eight hour work limits and the formation of a traveling conciliation board to settle disputes. Operators reportedly oppose the plan though it aims for universal recognition and ongoing labor peace.
A chaotic railroad incident near Paterson New Jersey involves a burning train car as a boiler explodes. An unnamed inspector notes most victims suffered severe scalding, with bystanders and workers shocked by the fiery scene. Further details unavailable.
In New York, Bridgemen sign a trade agreement, boosting wages starting next January. Stone and frame workers see raises of 2 cents daily, while cabinet makers gain 22 cents per day, as employers pledge improved conditions. The action affects several long-standing trades and promises broader industry alignment.
President Roosevelt kept government business minimal as Christmas observances filled the White House. Only urgent matters were handled. the President, his family, and close friends celebrated with limited visitors and a privately shared gift distribution. The cabinet kept routine work light, and no callers were urged unless urgent.
New York on December 26 saw widespread Christmas observances with private and public benevolence. About 29000 poor people received Christmas dinners across hospitals, missions, and Salvation Army distributions. Iron Army baskets fed nearly 5600 families at Grand Central Palace. Bowery events served thousands. Newsboys' Lodges hosted meals and gifts for underprivileged children. Police reported festive relief and concurrent incidents including a fatality and a robbery case amid the holiday actions.
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