December 25 in American History Highlights 1776 to 1814
Key events include Washington crossing the Delaware with 2407 men and marching on Iron Fort Worcester in Shays insurrection, Fort Fisher siege on the Confederate port, and a century mark on revolutions. Astronomical notes mention stars and planets with a near southeast sky at 9 p.m.
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Washington
Ireton
Daniel Shays
Worcester
Mias
Shays
Mederitt
Fort Fisher
Wilinkigton
Kanto Domingo
Tribute to James Chandler Youngs Acknowledges Local Leader
Obituary honors James Chandler Youngs as a valued civic figure of Liberty County. It praises his industrious nature, frugality, and service to the community, noting his leadership, moral character, and influence among residents, merchants, and villagers.
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Liberty Roxinter
James Chandler Youngs
James Chandler Young Tong
Trg
Alj
Youms Waa
Baier
Janney
Thy
Wren
Government and the Crooks debate postal circulation law
A Paterson New Jersey newspaper piece criticizes a federal circulation statute. It argues the law punishes false Post Office filings only if filed, and not for misleading statements to publishers. The writer urges an amendment to include penalties for false circulation reports.
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Paterson
N. J
Post Office Department
Catia OF
Tha Dan
Questor
Big Preas
Anich
Vague Proclamation Amid Confused Global Rhetoric
An unclear, heavily garbled text fragment discusses distrust and independence, invoking world power dynamics and regional strength. It references a resolve to live freely, reject coercion, and warns against threats from others. The passage lacks coherent facts or identifiable events.
Whitman’s Legacy and New York State Budget Shortfalls
Fragmented text describes Whitman legacy and a state budget crisis. It notes Governor Glynn and a supply bill, with a call for $6,215,862.00 to cover deficiencies in former appropriations. Expenditures reportedly exceed revenues by over $3.5 million, with 1915 expenditures and 1914-15 revenues referenced. The piece hints at legacy left to the incoming Democratic administration and four years of fiscal issues.
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Glynn
Abolst
Herset
Hayotees
The Lamp of Experience and Neutral Trade Law
A compendium of opinions on how Supreme Court precedents treat contraband and neutral commerce. It argues that neutral merchants are not obliged to heed wartime conflict rules and questions whether executive or legislative power can overturn settled practice in maritime law.
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Supreme Court of the
United States
Jawamakhig
Massachwantty Supreme Court
Thiaa
Quelations Appropriate to the Day by Jesse W. Canfisia
At Christmastide the open hand scatters bounty o er sea and land and none are left to grieve alone for love is Heaven and claims its own. Days of feasting and joy and of sending portions one to another and gifts to the poor. Esther 9 22
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Jesse W. Canfisia
Christmantide
Esther
Utrakke
Milwaukee
Ben Wael
Return to the Convention System Debated in Oregon
The state weighs the convention system as the primary loses novelty. Citizens are urged to value an intelligent independent electorate and oppose safeguards that could shield voters from their own errors.
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Oregon
War time industry and political cartoons mix in press comments
Readers respond to the European war effort with notes on wool cloth for uniforms and men in mills. Critics question funding and philanthropy while others urge readiness and production, citing gunpowder and munitions work and wartime tax burdens.
Auto of Monroe Man Is Burned
Monroe December 22 A Studebaker passenger car, owned by Thomas Zabrarkic of Moume, was damaged by fire near Peter Turner’s residence on the road from Monroe to Harmican. The car burned after being driven to John Sader. The driver and passengers escaped as the vehicle was engulfed by flames and the wind aided the blaze.
The President’s Somersaunt: Immigration Stance and Senate Bid
Fragmentary report outlines a debate over immigration policy tied to President and party dynamics. The article references opposition shifts, rhetorical battles, and potential Senate strategy amid broader political pressures.
Dr Downs Lectures on World Movements at Kingston
Dr Downs delivers lectures at The Metropolitas Temple in Mee York cites. He notes study in Japan and training in Kingston, Ontario, and presents a series including The Ones Rip Wan Wena and Other Movements as part of his world history tour.
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Georer Downs
Metropolitas Temple
Mee
York
St Pauls
Kingston
Orlene
Japan
Midnight Sun: Six Months Day and Night Above Arctic Circle
Garrett D P Servian explains the midnight sun phenomenon, detailing solstices around June 21 and December 22, Arctic Circle timing, sun's path, and the long days and nights in Lapland and at the North Pole with reference to the Spokane Spokesman-Review.
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Scandinavia
Arctic Eirele
Antarctic Circle
Wilkes Land
Arctic Circle
North Pole
Equator
Earth
South Pole
Arctic
Salthe
Horion
Lapland
North Tape
Garrett DP. Servian
Spokane
Spokesman-Review
Shoes For Soldiers and Napoleon's Footwear Insight
A Scientific American study quotes Napoleon emphasizing shoe supply for war. It cites his notes that shoes are essential, aiding marches and battles, and records Sir John Burgoyne's inquiry to Wellington about a soldier’s first requirement, a good pair of shoes, followed by a second and third need, including soles for repairs.
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Napoleon
Baron Lejeune
John Burgoyne
Wellington
Scientific American
Ways of Iceland Revealed In Fragmentary Text
The excerpt sketches Icelandic life noting that people rely on their own skills for goods and craft. It mentions natives making shoes and saddles, a few artisans in the capital including a bookfinder and a jeweler, and then diverges into jumbled dialogue about domestic life and affection.
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Iceland
Eters
Veritable Hint Flattery and Nonsense Adver Advertisement
The text samples a jokey line about flattery and punctuation in a playful ad style. It mentions a Jack and a Lecter reference with playful mis-spellings and a request for commas, creating a whimsical, fragmented note rather than a clear news item.
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Hite
Tanadelphia Lecter
Interview Satire Echoes War Talk in Princeton Style
An in text flurry of mock formal talk parodies political debate as John W. Low recalls a New York Press piece. The speaker riffs on preparedness diplomacy and wartime policy with references to Huerta Villa Carranza Tumulty Bryan and Japan in a brisk satirical exchange.
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John W. Low
New York
Gardner
Oxford
Wm Pacific
Princeton
Huerta
Regimenta
Prohibition Bill Defeated in the House Vote
The Hobson resolution to submit a constitutional prohibition amendment failed 197 to 189 in the House. A two thirds vote of 288 present was required, leaving the temperance camp 91 votes short. The debate hinged on localizing liquor by state, with amendments offering state control defeated. The session saw party lines blur as temperance advocates faced a setback.
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Washington
House
Hobson
Prohibitionista
Alabama
Wilson
Mann
Ilinois
Prohibition
Henry
Mules Committee
Underwood
Kentucky
Cisde Kelly
Pennsylvania
Maine
California
Rallerson
United States
Holwon
Aquor Trust
Newburgh Grand Jury Presents 24 Indictments
The Newburgh grand jury, session since early December, presented 24 indictments through foreman A H Pickens. Defendants charged include burgarly third degree, attempted rape, robbery first degree, assault second degree, grand larceny, carrying evacuated weapons, rape, and violation of penal section 1716. Several indicted suspects were in custody. others were dismarched from further consideration.
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Newburgh
Supreme Court
A. H. Pickens
John Guy
Albert S. Talmage
John Perry
W. E. VanDuren
William VanHouten
Sherman Johnson
John Freeman
Henry Brown
Charles Albert
Manguino
Antonio
Virmenzo Starratti
James Reger
Heart Bullock
jJohna Ferruson
J Oranzo Sabato
John White
Banara
Randell Wadden
Gariio Clark
Convor
John Brook
Justis Greanor
George Gallandora
Justice Finsbrook
Harvey A. Lindsay
General Hitchcock Visits Local Armory in Albany
Gen Charles Hitchcock of the New York National Guard headquarters in Albany visited the Armory this day and spoke informally with Company 1 members during the evening drill period.
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General Hitchcock
Charles H. Altchcock
Biahamton
lPire
New York
Guam
Taredas
Ios
Armory
Odd Fellows Visit Goshen Lodge by Special Car
Forty five Middletown Lodge members toured Orange Lodge in Goshen on Tuesday. They traveled by a special car leaving Franklin Square at 7 26 and returning at 11. The Middletowners performed the third decree for candidates and enjoyed a buffet lunch as part of the educational visit.
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Middletown Lodge
Orange Lodge
Goshen
Franklin Square
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Orange County Times
O Y 5
Orange Ant
Oranges County
Orange County
John BD. Stivera
HH. Knickerbocker
Associated Preas
Postoffice
Middletown
Smivers Printing Company
John D. Stivers
M. A. ST
King and Canter Streets
Middetown
NOTH
Molter
Saturn
Mars
Mara
Mercury
Constellation
Perseus
James Chandler Young
Santa
Koemble
New York Evening Sun
Wilton
Ten Wall
Paanfid
Badass Taatera
Whitman
Weil
Johannes
Pete
New England
Worcaster
New York World
Bryan
Omaha
Europe
Sacrety Bryan
Vo Nebracks
Paladelphia Ledger
Indianapolia News
Selowob
Schenectady
Vara Crux
Nuco
Boston
Maldon
Carl
South Bend Tribune
Chicago Herald
Ara Dle
Wnywaye
Chicaza Herald
Monroe
Wooton Wilson
Tysons
Alton
Wien
Senate
White House
DR. Downs Making
North Pela
Sot
Houston Bort
Mexico
Villa
Carranza
Harry Avera
Hi Degree
Sustice Holdroox
Salvatore Dolid
Astawit
Justices Berane
Elmer S. Rese
Justica Berana
Oddfellows
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