Fragmented wartime notes mix of memory and politics
The text blends casual reminiscences about Christmas and New Year customs with political figures and efforts. It mentions Missouri payments, Castra, Said, Chiletmas, and Foraker, plus Washington help for a “Charlie” seeking a seat. It also notes labor leaders appealing to the president to save convicted peers and references Roosevelt and Gompers during the campaign.
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Charlie
Washington
Foraker
Roosevelt
Gompers
Walt
Christmas Tree debate and forest conservation stance
The United States Forest Service defends the Christmas tree custom as consistent with forest conservation, noting four million trees are cut annually. Foresters argue wiser use and proper management can sustain supplies, while reducing waste and fires. Germany is cited for forestry practices, with the U.S. aiming to balance demand for trees with long term woodland health.
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United States Forest Service
Jess Bae
Edvones
Cittler
Sebogis
United States
Gifford Pinchet
Adirondacks
Newt
Hogland
Forest Service
Germany
Ita
Caplin
Birth of Edwin B Chappell Sparks Reflections on Religion
Edwin B Chappell, noted Methodist Episcopal South minister and Sunday school editor, born in Tennessee on December 27, 1853, educated at Vanderbilt, served San Antonio Chicago Nashville and other pulpits, later editor and head of Sunday school work from Nashville, and linked to national church activities amid Roosevelt era politics and medical curiosities in a periodical column.
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Chappell
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Tennessee
Vanderbilt University
Reading
San Antonio
St. Louis
Nashville
Methinlists Belscopal Church
Birmingham
Ala
Cheppell
Nagh@ville
This Date in History Highlights Early 1600s and 19th Century Events
A dated mosaic notes events from 2811 and 1229 with mass casualties in Virginia and Osage-Chootawe clashes. It lists birthdays and notable deaths including Admiral George Dewey born 1837, Morgan Bulkeley 1837, Hugh Conway died 1885, and 1900 Kruger arrival in Paris, among others.
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Richmond
George. Dewey
United States Navy
Mont Nester
Morgan B. Bulkeley
Connecticut
United States
East Haddam
Cant
Hugh Conway
Bri
Bow
Tyhea Island
David Howard Harrison
Manitoba
Paw Kruger
Paris
Francis Brown 19th Century Hebrew Scholar Dies
Dr Francis Brown president of Union Theological Seminary and noted Hebrew scholar was born December 26 1849 in Hat over New Hampshire. He studied at Phillips Academy Dartmouth College and Union Theological Seminary and later taught Hebrew and Semitic languages. He was named president last spring and held honorary degrees from major universities in America and Europe.
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Union Theological Seminary
America
Hatover
N. H
Phillips Academy
Dartmouth College
Brown
Charles Cuthbert Hall
Europe
This Date in History December 27
This date recalls William Johnson born in Charleston died in Brooklyn Aug 11 1834. The British abandoned posts on the Delaware. 1825 Senate ratified treaties granting 1000000 acres to the United States. 1853 Clipper Great Republic burned in New York. 1811 Mason and Sudell surrendered to the British minister. 1854 Mexican republicans defeated imperialists of San Pedro. Navy flag design adopted. 1898 John Hopkins inaugurated mayor of Chicago. 1902 William J Sewell Jr U S Senator from New Jersey died in Camden.
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Sudell
San Pedro
Absi
United States Navy
John 2. Hopkins
Chicago
William J. Sewell
New Jersey
Camden
Burned mail recovered from wreck at Brighton Park
Chicago reports seventy five sacks of charred letters and ten unregistered pouches found at the Brighton Park wreck of train No 6. Many packages unreadable. intact items from ten pouches saved. Sorting to re mail to recipients with notes of loss. Post office plans processing, with 260 tons of outgoing mail handled overnight. College of Commerce reports 62 new day students, total 175, largest in the region.
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Chicago
Alton
Brighton
F H. Galbraith
Federal
Iinois
Missouri
Arkansas
Texas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Registry
College of Commerce
Janath
Spurr Studio Promotes Quick Artistic Photo Work
Spurr Studio advertises artistic photography on cloudy days with an electric printer enabling Mr. Spurr to complete work within 48 hours after errors are received. It claims leading quality and urges early Christmas orders to avoid rush with prices from $3.00 and up.
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Spurr
Two John Dys in Standard Oil saga contrasted
The piece contrasts John D. Rockefeller and John D. Archbold, detailing their roles in Standard Oil, their wealth, philanthropy, and public images. It notes Archbold's influence on publicity, Rockefeller’s vast donations, and the dynasty-like leadership shaping the company’s campaigns and policy.
Rockefeller Reminiscences and Publicity Fallout
The article surveys John D. Rockefeller and Archbold, noting a shift in Standard Oil policy toward greater publicity. It recounts letters read aloud by Hearst, leaked correspondences, and Rockefeller’s evolving public image as both benefactor and business titan.
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Archbold
United States
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Temple of Fame
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