Santa Claus Mistakenly Awakens a Lonely Man
In a New England town Mr. Gennister detests Christmas but hosts a shy by Willie for a night. A servant’s hurried absence leaves a child alone in the house, and the bachelor discovers joy as Willie believes in Santa. Toy gifts and a Christmas awakening soften his heart.
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Mortimer
Mr. Mortimer
New England
Mr. Gemister
Westley
Lem
Ellen
Jane
Whélder
Childers
John
Joe Gennister
Santa Claus
Noah
Mitter Dennitter
Willie
Weil
Burt
Aden
Old Nash
Canal Treaty Ratified by Senate 72 to 6 Vote
The Senate ratified the Hay-Pauncefote canal treaty by 72 to 6 after almost five hours of closed-door debate. Senator Teller led opposition, with speakers like Clay Mason and Bacon weighing in on the amendment and neutrality provisions. The vote confirmed ratification with 72 yeas and 106 nays and paired senators noted.
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Sewell
Young Mechanic Warns of Trap in Clause Themed Tale
A fragment from a published piece features a mechanic warning about a trap. The dialogue references fitting a device and a character named Sandy Clauskin, hinting at a perilous scenario as the trap hinges on the character’s return. Nearby details are sparse.
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Sandy Clauskin
Tell-Tale Indications In Death Of Washington Printer
Samuel C. Presley a 39 year old Washington printer was found dead in his bed at 1119 K street. Officials attribute death to his own action by inhaling gas. He left burial letters for Many Louisiana. A key to Mrs Dennis adjoining house was found in his room and a boy linked a man to the Dennis property after the recent assault. Bloodlike stains were spotted on Presley garments.
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Mr. Gennister
Jane
Jane's
Santa Claus
Willie
Washington
Samuel C. Presley
K Street
Ada Gilbert Dennis
Presley
Many
Dennis
Lonsdale
Pope Opposed to Divorce Laws
In Rome on December 17 the pope announced nominations to bishoprics including Rev. John J. O Connor as bishop of Newark New Jersey and Rev. William J. O Connell as bishop of Portland Maine. He denounced proposed divorce laws for Italy and urged Italians not to import such reforms to the United States.
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John J. O'Connor
Newark
N. J
William J. O'Connell
Portland
Italy
Sharp Criticism by Premier Seddon Toward British War Office
Wellington December 17. Premier R J Seddon sharply criticized the British War Office in addressing New Zealand troops back from South Africa. He accused London of snubbing the colonies and warned that freer action and less red tape among colonials would have yielded better results.
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Wellington
N. Z
R. J. Seddon
New Zealand
South Africa
British War Office
Oceanic explorations reach unprecedented heights in history
Last year saw a record number of deep sea expeditions. The Austro Hungarian team studied the Red Sea, the Monaco prince examined North Atlantic currents, while Dr. Schott published the German trip's oceanographic and meteorological report. The Dutch East Indian archipelago work, Helgoland zoological survey, and Murray’s Oceana voyage off Ireland added to the rapid pace of marine science.
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Prince of Monaco
North Atlantic
Schott
East Indian Archipelago
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Rudiger
Murray
Oceana
Ireland
Chicago Tribune
Oar Amunmaal Sacrifice and Public Health Claim
In a farewell at Washington University St Louis Prof Johnson argues consumption diphtheria typhoid and scarlet fever are preventable infections. He says over 350000 Americans die yearly due to ignorance indifference or incompetence. He cites contagion from drying excretions in public spaces including street cars and legislative chambers.
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Washington University
St. Louis
Johnson
United States
Chicago Tribune
Italian Army horses learn to climb and leap
The Italian army trains horses to navigate rough mountain terrain. They progress from small gravel banks to steeper grades until the horse can scramble up a near vertical bank then sit on its haunches and leap down to land on its feet.
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Italy
N. Y. World
Parlor tale on James Smithson and microcosmic salts
An anecdote describes James Smithson observing a tear on a lady’s cheek and attempting to capture it in a crystal vessel. One half of the drop escaped, the other half was preserved and tested with reagents, leading to the discovery of what was then called microcosmic salts and related saline substances in solution.
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James Smithson
Apple Turnover Pastry Recipe Steps
Peel core and stew eight apples with lemon peel and a ounce of butter. When tender beat with a fork and place on rounds of short pastry. Wet edges fold them cover brush with water and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Bake about half an hour.
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Cinciroad Enquirer
St Jacobs Oil Endorsed By Welsh Sufferer In Cardif
Mrs G Thomas of Alexandra Road Ysbrod near Pontypridd Wales testifies to St Jacobs Oil freeing her from months of ankle pain after severe sprains. She says the remedy quickly improved her condition and enabled mobility again. The article notes twelve gold medals awarded to the product by international exhibitors and medical practitioners.
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Cardiff Times
St. Jacobs Uni
G. Thomas
Alexandra Road
Ysbrod
Pontypridd
South Wales
St. Jacobs
Thomas
St. Jacobs Oil
What Is a Promoter In Plain Terms
Quote continues the Boston Commercial Bulletin joke about promoters. It notes a promoter as someone who can sell you a colander for a wash basin, illustrating skeptical view of marketing hype and salesmanship. The line is presented as a humorous aside reflecting business language of the era.
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Jim
Boston Commercial Bulletin
Pseudo Cure Ad Claims Easy Health Fixes
A torn ad paragraph touts generic laxative tablets with bold claims and misleading testimonials. It urges readers to buy Bromo Tablets and faceless dyes while promising refunds if ineffective, warning to beware of imitations and presenting scattered, garbled wording from a vintage newspaper page.
Peruna Credited by Sisters Across the United States
A Catholic institution recounts using Dr. Hartman’s Peruna for influenza and catarrh with strong results. Congressman Meekison of Napoleon, Ohio, also endorses Peruna after benefiting from its use against long-standing catarrh. The ad-style letter invites readers to write for Dr. Hartman’s free medical advice.
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United States
Detroit
Mich
Oklo
Meekison
Napoleon
Ohio
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
David Meekison
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
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