Christmas Day Dinner Feeds 500 Poor in Roanoke
Ellie Christmas organized a charity meal for Roanoke’s needy with 500 attendees at a large hall. Over $400 funded the event as long tables supported a crowd of visitors throughout the day.
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Roanoke
Virginia
Ellie
Henry B. Harshaw
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Tron Brigade
John Tiger
Eufale
Indian Territory
Jesse Beck
Dave Porter
Johnson
Webb Jay
Indianapolis
S Ttke
Charles Reuben Hall
Springfield
Cairo
Ohio
Local items report crashes, licenses, and livestock noted
Blackland Bros of Union county take delivery of a fine blooded turkey costing 150 dollars. Jacob Werten of Great Falls Man ama fatally shoots his son John after tensions with his wife. Beaman of Mepprer keeps a thrifty Hereford cow with three calves in ten months. Iranite refuses a liquor license, claiming pre incorporation rights. Pearl Gordon and Charles Beck quarrel at Wallace Idaho with pistols. both injured, woman may die. J B Smith of Dramlertown seeks to buy thousands of sheep. 100000 sheep expected in Morrow county before shearing. Schimmels and Benne killed in Tiger-Poorman mine incident. both unmarried newcomers. Rabbits boom after coyotes died, harming young trees near The Dalles. Oregon & Oriental plans steamship link Portland Manila from February 24. Grenville Reed named Autorin postmaster and notable pilot on Columbia and Willamette rivers.
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Blackland Bros
Union County
Jacob Werten
Great Falls
Manama
John
Werten
E. E. Beaman
Mepprer
Iranite
Pearl Gordon
Charles Beck
Wallace
Idaho
J. B. Smith
Dralmertown
North Dakota
Heppner
Morrow County
Pete Schimmels
Charles Benne
Dalles
Oregon & Oriental Company
Monmouthshire
Carmarthanshire
Portland
Manila
Grenville Reed
Autorin
Columbia
Rush and haste harm health and digestion warned
A literary critique argues the rush of modern life harms digestion and health. It cites obituary pages as examples of hurried living and endorses Dr. Pierce and his medical guides as remedies for stomach and digestive troubles.
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Pierce
British Efforts and Boer Terms Amid War Dispatches
London reports indicate Lord Kitchener says Boer generals may lay down arms under agreed terms. Skirmishes persist at various locations while British forces chase dispersed Boer columns. A separate dispatch notes British casualties at Malserberne and ongoing battles near Rakenbury and Utrecht with reinforcements driving Boers west.
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London
War Office
Cape Town
Bargbersdorp
Standerton
Tranevaal
Kitchener
Generale Knox
Pilcher Baker
White
Dewet
Loumkep
Free State
Reltpoortsprait
Lancers
Woman Fires Shot at Indiana Mason Lodge Leader
In Indianapolis a grand lodge official W He Smith, secretary of the Grand Lodge of Indiana, was shot in his office at noon. A blonde woman is suspected. Smith is fatally wounded and unable to speak. Attorney Coleman found him. Smith said the woman entered, grabbed the telephone, and fired as he refused to talk.
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Grand Lodge of Masona
Indianapolis
W. He. Smith
Grand Lodge of Mayous
Indiana
Smith
Coleman
Stage Driver Arrested In Robbery Case
Lakeview Oregon driver Bob Ogleeby of the Lakeview and Meisley stage has been arrested in Reno on a charge of robbing the United States mails. The arrest followed the planning of a marked bill by Oglenby. He was to marry tonight a prominent Lakeview woman.
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Reno
Lakeview
Ore
Bob Ogleeby
Meisley
United States
Oglenby
Oylesby
A Blow at the Trusts In San Francisco
Edward A. Lowery won a verdict against the Californian Tile Mantle and Grate Association under the Sherman Act. The court ruled the association was a trust and refused to sell goods, awarding damages in circuit court. The decision implies broader anti trust implications for local merchants.
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San Franciacu
Edward A. Lowery
Onder
Jeffersonian Banquet Honors Bryan in Lincoln Gathering
The Jeffersonian club of Lincoln held its annual banquet with leaders from Nebraska and neighboring states. W. J. Bryan made his first public appearance since the election to an exceptionally hearty greeting, while John W. Kern of Indiana spoke to the banqueters amid widespread enthusiasm.
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Byan
Lincolna
Jeffersonian Club of
Lincoln
Helone Rigel
Nebraska
W. J. Bryan
Auide
John W. Kern
Indiana
Eelies
Ryan
War Department approves limited rotation of Philippine volunteers
Washington reports a conference between the Secretary of War and General Gud Lawton concluded that further action may ease the return of volunteers from the Philippines. The Army will trim strength only if necessary to maintain a fighting posture, to avoid harming U.S. interests.
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Washington
Gud Lawton
Philippines
Tie Millitey Sliaatiot
Aetloge
Theolutely
Maser
Talent Armiy
Nooo
Wunhol Pal
United States
Nicaragua Canal Bill Provokes British Dissent Debate
Washington December 27 analysis shows conservatives won over radicals on the Hay-McManus treaty amid fears the amended pact could provoke Britain and affect the Nicaragua canal. The Foraker amendment repealed the Clayton–Bulwer treaty, shaping a US only stance and risking future complications with Britain and other nations. In Barre Vermont two Italians, anarchists, fired on the Chief of Police Patrick Brown wounding him fatally as Hussle and co conspirators fled.
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Notaire
Iin TV Tp
Ragland
Othr
Hile
Polley
Telegraph Operators May Strike Across Northern Pacific
Northern Pacific telegraph operators threaten a strike over wage scales and house conditions. The company plans staff deployment for emergencies as talks continue with union leaders amid broader labor unrest.
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Paul
Lee
Northern Pacific
Mother Kidnaps Her Son in Indianapolis Sensation
A seven year old boy, Sidney Miller, was kidnapped by his mother and found at a farm near Lawrence after an all night search. The boy’s father, a son of former U S Attorney General, is an Indianapolis attorney pursuing custody with his wife, who plans to move the child to New York or Washington. Police and courts are involved as the case unfolds with the mother seeking recovery of her son.
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Sidney Miller
Millar
Howe
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Gener
United State
Brightwoods
Lawrence
Buly
Miller
Manele
New York
Washington
Tia
Telore
Miller Teft Lawrence
Hirlinnapolis
Crowe Seen in Omaha, Polio Report Confirms Contact
Two men say Pat Crowe was in Omaha last Monday and insist they are certain of the sighting. The report notes their confidence and adds no further details beyond the men’s claims.
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Crowe
Omaha
Pat Crowe
China objects to parts of joint note on fortifying and permanent colonies
Emperor Kwang 80 has acknowledged the powers note and informed Li Hong Chang and Ching that China objects strongly to sections about strengthening of Chinese forces and the establishment of permanent colonies. Commissioners Chamg and Chiw were central for a conference after receiving the note and may seek further talks with foreign representatives.
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Haw
Chinemean
Li Hong Chang
Ching
China
Ton Youre
Chamg
Chiw
An Howe
Booz Hazing Case at West Point Reveals Silent Testimony
In a slow moving inquiry at West Point cadets recount hazing rituals amid fear and silence. The brother of a deceased cadet says a dying note outlined injuries but failed to explain why a complaint was filed at the time.
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West Point
Hope Teat
Bank Rampage Shocks Capital as Depositors Flee
In December 27 reports from Haltioure describe a mob that invaded the Old Town bank during banking hours. The disturbance, linked to a recent loan failure, escalated morning deposits panic and spread to several banks, with victims mainly clutching savings accounts as fear rose.
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Old Town
Ronson
Progres
Savings Banka
Wilcox Receives Record Mileage Claim in Congress
Robert H. Wilcox, Hawaiian Islands delegate in the house, has been paid $1000 for mileage. It is the largest mileage claim on record, but was promptly acted on by the sergeant at arms.
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Wilcos
Washington
Robert H. Wilcox
House of Representatives
Hawaiian Islands
Alarnes
Thalian Evolution Reported in Italian and Viennese Districts
Fragmentary dispatches from December 27 indicate confusion across southern provinces with engagements in towns and reinforcements at Triente. Reports mention repulsed attacks and artillery actions amid unsettled provincial fronts.
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Italy
Vienna
Tulay
Triente
Columba Dispatch Reports Governor Opposes Jeffries-Rubin Plan
Dec. 27. Officials say Governor Noah opposes the Jeffries Rubin plan in Obin and works to block it if possible. The executive action remains uncertain as authorities consider alternatives.
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Columba
Dt le
Gaverner
Noah
Jeffries
Obin
Death of Lord Armstrong Inventor of Armatrong Gun
London reports the death of Lord Armstrong a noted engineer and inventor of the Armatrong gun. He was widely recognized for his contributions to modern ordnance and defense technology.
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London
Lord Armatrong
Armatrong
Mas Pady Fought Duel in Paris
Paris dispatch reports the Paderowak duel story widely credited here with claim of a decisive clash. Details remain fragmented as readers await fuller accounts and official confirmation of participants and outcome.
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Mas Pady
Paris
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