Exclusion League Denounces Presidents Metcalf at Walton Meeting
Francisco reporters describe a Walton afternoon gathering of Exclusion League members where Roosevelt and Secretary Metcalf were assailed as unworthy of credence and accused of meddling in state affairs. About five hundred attendees heard speakers including Mayor Behmte and labor leaders condemn federal officials amid tense exchanges on the Japanese question.
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Francisco
Walton
Painter
Roosevelt
Metcalf Pe
Behmite
Metcalf
Thia
Smotherslump On Wall Threatens Market Decline
Stocke again today as thousands are thrown into the market causing a decline of one or more points. Traders fear a liquidation before money is relieved. The holiday spirit is lacking as margined accounts are wiped out. Great Northern and Northern Pacific bear the brunt with sharp drops. Northern Pacific falls about three points as the stand off sits on the market.
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Great Northern Northern Pacific
Pacific
Ireland Defends Roman Church in France Topic
Archbishop spoke on the church state relation in France describing separation terms, arguing the church does not object to state power but seeks proper settlement. He claimed Americans misunderstand German aims and urged clearer explanation of Catholics in state affairs.
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Geriops Telegraph Service
Paul
France
Germon
Seattle Christmas Trade Brims With Year End Rush
Seattle merchants celebrate a profitable Christmas season as many stores remain open late and streets fill with shoppers. The busy holiday period marks the strongest year in the city’s history, with stores planning a quiet shutdown after midnight as Christmas trade winds down.
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Seattle
Swamper
Meres
Open From 9 a m Till Noon Christmas Event
The notice describes an opening period from 9 a m to noon on Christmas. It notes the absence of certain individuals and mentions an active presence by an older man and Tam at the service. Additional lines reference F. M. 131¢ Second ay and a present offer.
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Tam
Christmas Eve Activities Across the City
Many venues open tomorrow outside drugstores cafes restaurants and hotels. Barber shops close at noon while railroads steamship lines banks and federal county offices shut for the holiday. Pavilions host clubs and private dances dinners as the BAC Multnomah football game at the university kicks off 1 30 pm. Theaters offer matinees and crowds plan celebrations before plum pudding and dinner.
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Ocity
Eluba
Cooks and Waiters Union
Bagies Hall
A. C.-Multnomah
President Roosevelt Calls for Aid to Chinese Famine Victims
President Roosevelt issued a proclamation urging the U S to contribute funds for relief of millions in famine in China. He said he will seek authority from Congress to use government transport to deliver food to the famine stricken area.
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Washington, D.C
Roosevelt
United States
China
Congress
Tricken
Burglary Threats Linked to Barefoot Home Intrusions
Pasadena residents A. Sprague and H. W. Stapleton report receiving letters signed Barefoot Bergiar demanding deposits. Police gathered the notes after a barefoot burglar entered several Pasadena homes during the past week.
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Star
Pasadena
Cal
A. Sprague
H. W. Stapleton
Barefoot Bergiar
Roosevelt Arrives After Farther North Reach
Peary's steamer Roosevelt reached Duty Inland this morning after a voyage to the farthest north. Firemen on strike in the Southern Pacific lines across Texas and Louisiana last night despite arbitration efforts to settle the dispute.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
New York
Peary
Roosevelt
Houston
Tex
Southern Pacific
Texas
Louisiana
Handkerchief Special at W B Hutchinson Co
A box of a half chosen men’s white handkerchiefs offered for one dollar. Sold by W B Hutchinson Co at the corner of Ted Avenue and Union Street.
Morosini Defends Expenditure on Fashion at New York Horse Show
Julia Morosini, daughter of Giovanni Morosini, faces criticism from Mrs. J Phelps Stokes over her dress display at a horse show. Morosini defends spending on attire, asserting it reflects personal judgment of taste and income.
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J. Phelps Stokes
New York
Mise
Julia Morosini
Giovanni P. Morosini
Wallat
Mra
Elanhurst
Riverdale
Hudson
Miss Morosin
Elaborate wardrobe in Morosini mansion described
A Morosini mansion features a dedicated wardrobe room with boxed hats stored on shelves. The heiress uses a gold decorated bed and a golden swan boat in her chamber. A maid assists in selecting hats each morning for the poorer girls invited to choose.
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Morosint
New York Cold Wave Claims Five Lives
A December cold wave left New York hospitals crowded with frostbitten cases. Two dead and five unconscious by noon as destitute faces scarce shelter. a 60 year old woman found on East Sixteenth Street dock alleged being cast out by two wealthy sons. A newborn infant on a hospital roof was found frozen stiff.
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New York
East Sixteenth St
Helen @tacy
Supreme Court Lacks Jurisdiction in Tennessee Lynching Case
The Supreme Court decided it has no jurisdiction to try Sheriff Shipp and other Chattanooga citizens for contempt of court connected to the March lynching of E44 Johnson, a Black man. At the time, the prisoner faced a stay of execution granted by the court.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Washington
Supreme Court
Sheriff Shipp
Chattanooga
Tenn
Johnson
Gompers Portrait as Humble Leader of 2 Million Workers
The article profiles Samuel Gompers, re elected president of the American Federation of Labor for a 24th term. It notes his lack of wealth, saying he owns no real estate or investments, and that he is proud to be poor. It covers his view of union progress, Roosevelt’s help, and his personal background from Holland and New York, including language skills, family, and hobbies.
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American Federation OF Labor
Washington
America
Samuel Gompers
American Federation
Lenow
Mall
New York
Federation
Nee
Roosevelt
Rooseveltt
Holland
London
United States
Umbrella Sale at Chicago Jewelry Co
One quarter off on all fine gold and silver mounted silk umbrellas at Chicago Jewelry Co. Located at 1207 Bec ond ave, this store offers closeout pricing on a selection of umbrellas in a period shopstyle.
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Chicago Jewelry Co
Becond Ave
Eee
Gompers Faces Tough Image With Grim Gaze
Ramuel Gompers, fighting chief of a massive union, is described as forbidding in appearance. The excerpt notes his stern smile and a terrierlike readiness, highlighting a formidable set of teeth reinforced with gold blocks, implying a menacing, powerful presence.
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Ramuel Gompers
Gompert
Former seedsman leads tobacco raisers to war
Indianapolis December 20 report profiles J. A. Everitt head of the American Society of Equity a farmers union known for opposing the tobacco trusts. The piece notes efforts to raise leaf prices from seven to sixteen cents a pound and details barn and warehouse fires linked to trust tensions. It covers Everitt's background seed business and the union's plan for minimum prices and organized marketing.
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Farmers’ Union Trust
Bays J. A. Everitt
Society
Indianapolis
J. A. Everitt
Tobacco Trust
Everitt
Ohio
Kentucky
Hopkinsville
American Society of Equity
Farmers’ Union
Tobaccs
American Tobacco Company
Continental Tobacco Company
American Snuff Company
Sp dl
Handkerchiefs Offered by Hutchinson Co at Corner
A box of a half dozen Men's White Handkerchiefs priced at $1.00 is advertised by W. B. Hutchinson Co. located at the corner of 2nd Ave and Union.
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W. BH. Hutchinson Co
2Nd Ave
Union At
Chicago Jewelry Co. 1207 Recond All Prices
A fragment notes Chicago Jewelry Co at 1207 Recond offering the lowest prices seen. The garbled text hints at a sales pitch claiming unmatched value on jewelry items.
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Chicago Jewelry Co
Farmer society movement promotes marketing control and colleges
The text describes a farmer society led by J. A. Everitt with four departments in Owensboro Kentucky and other offices. It notes membership totals over 200 000 and a shift to a two dollar annual fee. It highlights Equity College at Owensboro with a motto about placing the right man in the right place and mentions phrenology.
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American Society of Equity
Indiana
Canada
New England
Admiraton
Treasury
Society
Tobacco Growers
Owensboro
C. Haye Taylor
Fruit and Produce Department
Thomas Harmerton
Bloomer
Wia
Hexential Olla
Kk. Osborn
Sherwood
Ciety
Iveritt
Equity College
Everitt
Col Obruchoff Killed Near Lukov Russia
Colonel Obruchoff commander of an infantry regiment was killed near Lukov Russia on December 24 by an unknown enemy sniper. The death was confirmed by local authorities and follows prior combat actions in the area.
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Obruchoff
Lukov
Russia
Tate
Here
Ae Sanaln
Revolution feared as Castro near death in Venezuela
Reports from Venezuela state President Castro's condition is serious and his death is believed likely. A revolutionary outbreak is anticipated after his passing, causing great alarm in the region.
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Trinidad
Col
Venezuela
Castro
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