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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1914
Page
6
Mary Jane shares warm post Christmas thoughts urging charity and good cheer amid war-torn times. She notes the holiday rituals, church services, and family meals, invites gratitude for blessings, and wishes a blessed New Year with sincere resolutions and thanks to readers for past kindness.
Tokio December 26 The imperial diet was dissolved after the house of representatives rejected the government army expansion measures. The closing session was dramatic as the emperor Yoshihito used his royal prerogative to dissolve. Opposition grew over the 1915 budget of 556 million yen and a revenue decrease of 40.5 million dollars. Dispatches suggested the diet might be dissolved if the budget was not adopted.
Heavy rainfall caused a landslide at Valmontone, a 4000 resident town about thirty miles southeast of Rome. Part of the city was buried under debris and forty people are believed buried in the ruins.
Mr J B Jones sprains wrist after fall on ice. Baxter Droneburg family visits Chestnut Grove. Ray and Lindsay visit Baxter Droneburgs. Central school cantata Santa's Christmas Bargain set for December 30 at church hall with Santa Claus. Ruth Sidwell returns home for holidays. Edward Cashour travels to Baltimore for holidays. Eleanor Albaugh of Hood College home for holidays with parents C E Albaugh.
Baron Sonnino, Italy's foreign minister, works to keep Italy out of war as Turkish soldiers drag the British consul from the Italian consulate. Italy demands the envoy's release, a formal apology, and compensation for an Italian official injured. The Marco Polo cruises to Ho defda as cheers ripple through the deputies.
London December 26 Princess Patricia's regiment of Canadian fighters is at Salisbury Plains awaiting baptism of fire. They will soon be joined by Scottish troops as the 30,000 Atlantic men near final training. The first contingent to move will be Princess Patricia's unit, largely seasoned veterans ready to renew combat skills.
Charley Crawford slaughters 13 fine hogs at Sugar Loaf Mountain with guests including William Whitemore of Carroll Manor David Kanade and family Walter Funk Harry Cosgrove George Thomas C A L Kanade C Dickerson Mollie Kanade and others. Afterward a fine dinner was served Will Oden opens a blacksmith shop Monday Guy Plunkard moves to Park Mills Jessie Fink visits Green Valley Christmas entertainment planned for Flint Hill December 29 An entertainment war at Green Valley school Monday night drew a large crowd.
Mount Airy class No 6 of the M E Church South has formed the Priscillas with a weekly reading and embroidery circle and monthly socials including Why They Never Married seven bachelors and seven maidens. The Mt Airy Women's Civic League reports 18 members and $132.43 in receipts for the year 1913 50 cent dues, several town improvement projects, shade trees planted and funds for a new High School building with $17.17 on hand.
Graceham news notes an upcoming Ladies Aid Society oyster supper with ice cream cake and coffee. Also reported are visits by Luther Keilholtz and family and Lester Fisher and family to their parents, and a Sunday school entertainment at Apple s to be held on Saturday evening December 26.
Washington December 26 Democratic Leader Underwood predicted that the proposed constitutional amendment for woman suffrage would be defeated in the House likely by a two thirds vote. He said he would vote against it and that most Democrats in the House would as well. He stated the party has gone on record that suffrage is a state issue not a national question.
Mr. Ross Firor and wife visited Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Young on Sunday. Blanche and May Creeger spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Fannie Angell. Mrs. Chester Joy and children returned after a visit with Middletown relatives. Charles Collisower and two daughters visited Howard Colliflower. Laura Fisher spent Friday evening with her aunt, Mrs. Mattie Colliflower. Mamie Seles spent days with her brother Wils Seiss and family near Thurmont. Bascoe Mackley of Thurmont visited Jacob Shawm. Hedges and companions who stayed with Henry Morningstar returned to Baltimore Sunday.
The body of John KR Dorstler, forty, a cigarmaker, was found in the snow near Witmer. He had left Lancaster for a ship to the country and is believed to have lost his way and frozen to death. A wife and several children survive.
Rochester Minn December 26 Thoms Co DuPont the powder manufacturer of Wilmington Del who underwent an operation for abdominal trouble at St Marys hospital here was resting comfortably and is said will accomplish a complete recovery in a few days
In Portland Oregon on December 5 a coastwide wheat sale set a record with 10,000 bushels sold at $1.23 per bushel. This notable price reflects strong demand and a landmark commodity sale for the region.
Brownsville notes Mr W H Broadhurst of Bethesda is visiting relatives. Bethesda M G Sunday school will hold a Christmas entertainment and treat on Tuesday evening December 29 beginning at 6 oclock with music songs recitations and exercises. Mr and Mrs L C Smith and two children of Laurel are visiting Mr and Mrs Anthony Smith.
Columbia dispatch reports Governor Blease granted four pardons and four paroles to state prisoners on December 26, continuing his holiday clemency pattern. It marks the smallest mercy count since his 4 year tenure, bringing total clemency cases to 14 45.
An advertisement urges quick action against colds, claiming early cough relief prevents complications. Dr King’s New Discovery is advertised as soothing throat irritation and loosening phlegm with testimonials. Available for 50 cents at your druggist.
Duluth Minnesota December 26 the Duluth Roundhouse of the Duluth Winnipeg and Pacific railroad was wrecked by fire eight locomotives were damaged four destroyed with a loss estimated at 155000 dollars.
In Hazleton Pa on December 28 a six year old boy John Van Horn of Freeland died from a fractured skull after his sled crashed into a telephone pole while in control of his sled given as a Christmas present. He is at Hazleton state hospital.
A curious 19th century note explains how to copy drawings using sulphate of quinine. It describes drawing on paper, exposing to sun, then pressing onto photographic paper to transfer a faithful image. It also suggests copying printed designs and other images with this process.
English Navy officer Rear Admiral Moore leads a campaign against Germany. Details show his strategic role and the broader naval effort during the conflict, highlighting leadership and operations linked to Britain’s wartime maritime campaign.
President Wilson personally directed Christmas celebrations at the White House for his granddaughter Anne Cochran of Philadelphia. A large tree stood in the library as the family gathered before breakfast to exchange gifts. The president distributed gifts to White House staff and sent automobiles with clothing food and toys to Washington's poor in tribute to Mrs Wilson's charity. Other family members included Professor Stockton Axson Secretary and Mrs McAdoo and Miss Margaret Wilson.
Italian sailors occupy Aviona, an Albanian Adriatic port, amid reports of anarchy and civil conflict. Turkish commander Essed Pasha sends 500 troops to disarm locals and restore Turkish influence, while Kemal Bey supporters had pulled down the Turkish flag for Albanian colors last month. England seeks timber ties as J. F. Neame & Co. calls for tender of 0,000,000 feet of timber for England. Emperor Francis Joseph is reported in excellent health and Christmasing at Schönbrunn with family.
In Berwick Pennsylvania on December 26 at Briar Creek Union church Brownie landed a candle used to illuminate Santa. Miey Kate Rittenhouse daughter of Mr and Mrs M E Rittenhouse was caught by Santa's beard setup and caught alight. She sustained severe burns to face arms and legs with eyebrows and hair burned off and a fear of lasting scars.
Kokomo Indiana December 26 Mayor George W Stidger charged by Howard county grand jury with illegally selling a city fire engine to a junk dealer. He must appear in court and post bond or risk jail. The panel also alleges he kept only 40 of about 1100 received for the engine and accuses other city officials alongside him.
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