Christmas Toboggan and the Halfway House
In a mountain inn the Cameron family plans a festive Christmas as a threat of losing their home looms. A runaway sleigh wrecks the party, unveiling a will that bequeaths the Halfway House to Prudence Cameron. The accident shocks Herman, but Christmas dinner restores some cheer and a tense acknowledgment of Uncle Herman’s changed fortunes.
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Mounttain
Hermon
Cerainly
Ned
Mrs. Cameron
Edith
Herman Cameron
Faintheart
Camerons
Mr. Cameron
Fultons
Cameron
Widow’s
Mr. Fulton
Prudence Cameron
Herman
Mrs. Fulton
Brother Hermon
Prudence
Fulton
Vania Lone
Santa Claus
Under the Mitletoe Scene Ends With a Kiss
A stage scene from a fashionably furnished parlor features Mr. Van Tucker Miss Edythe Smithers and a maiden aunt. Mistletoe above the sofa leads to a blush and a kiss as the couple defies propriety and keeps their word.
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Mr. van Tucker
Edythe Smithers
Crutain
van Tucker
Miss Smithers
Edythe
Mr van Tucker
Mrs Busby’s Mischievous Christmas Gift Prank
Elisa Armstrong Bengough narrates a humorous domestic exchange as Mrs Griggs visits Mrs Busby on Christmas Eve. The pair recall a playful ruse by a Parker’s clerk who suggested a fur coat or robe gift and whose advice led Mrs Busby to select a blue bathrobe for Mr Busby, sparking Mrs Busby’s astonished discovery.
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Mrs. Busby
The Christ as a Peaceful Contrast to Earthly Heroes
William J. Rosser Cobbe argues that unlike conquerors famed for battles and bloodshed, Jesus Christ embodies a different heroism. Christ’s life centers on peace, love, and inner sovereignty, surviving the fall of kingdoms and influencing civilizations through teachings rather than warlike deeds. He notes the lack of contemporary records yet asserts Christ’s enduring moral power.
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Earth
Switzerland
William Tell
Russia
Peter the Great
Prussia
Frederick the Great
France
Napoleon
Italy
Garibaldi
England
Alfred the Great
United States
Washington
Mohammed
Arabia
Armenia
Balkans
Moses
Joshua
David
John Hyrcanus
Bethlehem
Betold
Christ the Lord
Galilee
Illuminati
Sea of
Judea
Josephus
Rome
Pilate
Christ
Jesus Avery Knee
William]rosser Cobbe
Gift Dilemmas and Thrifty Christmas Plans
Two engaged youths discuss gifts for their girlfriends at a frugal Christmas in November. One plans a hand drawn brown ink scene with a lute playing maiden and dove, arguing handmade gifts touch the heart more than costly tokens. A philosopher notes small, clever goods can yield fortunes, while joking about a perfect gift under twenty dollars.
Not to Be Caught Again in a Christmas Quip
A Chicago Record Herald quip notes a husband’s vow not to give his wife a solitary gift for Christmas. He says he accepted her word once and remains an advocate of peace when it can be earned with honor.
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Ned
RS. Busby
Cynthy
Httie
Chicago
Chicagoo Record- Herald
Christmas Mischief Echoes From The Street
Readable scraps show a rough street exchange about Christmas gifts and a threat of punishment. The terse lines reference a promise of a beating and a tense mood during the holiday season.
Isthmus Debate Highlights Panama Question In Senate
In Washington on December 13 the Senate held a lengthy debate on the Isthmian canal issue tied to the United States recognition of Panama. Senators Hoar Gorman and Foraker delivered notable speeches with sharp exchanges over transparency executive conduct and the Panama treaty.
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Hlear
Foraker
Senate
Washington
Isthmiamn Canal
Republic of Panama
Hoar
Gorman
United States
Gomini
Panama
Loomis
New York
Mr. Foraker
Mr Hoar
Mr Foraker
Massachusens
Crusade Against Perjury In Bankruptcy Indictments
Four men in New York were indicted on perjury charges in a federal bankruptcy crusade. Leon Weebeler Kassel Oshinsky David Levy and David Lachman faced arraignment before Judge Thomas with bail set at 2500 each. The commissioner cited growing perjury in bankruptcy cases and pledged continued action.
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New York
Leon Weebeler
Kassel Oshinsky
David Levy
David Lachman
Inter
East Fourth Street
United States
Alexander
United States District Court
Thonas
Minister from Panama addresses American Academy in Philadelphia
Bunnu Varilla, the Panamanian envoy, spoke on how the new republic was founded and backed Roosevelt. He praised the Spooner Act as granting presidential authority and argued Colombia sought blackmail in opposition to U S actions.
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Philadelphia
Dee. Ts
M. Bunnu- Varilla
Republic of Panama
United States
New Republic
Roosevelt
Colombia
Senator Hanna Hospitalized After Illness at Banquet
New York on December 21 Senator M A Hanna who was too ill to attend the national executive committee banquet of the Cisse Federation was confined to his Waldorf Astoria room yesterday. Dr Calvin Nahas said Hanna has a severe cold and will remain indoors for the present.
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New York
M. A Hanna
Waldorf-Astoria
Calvin Nahas
City council discusses reinstatement amid officer disapproval
The war office reports that the council has considered the reinstatement of a former officer. A resident will consult with the lieutenant colonel to resolve the situation as plans are made to address officers who oppose Dresfugen Grtement.
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Liberte
Council of the War
Othee
Mayor veto blocks city budget bill in Philadelphia
Philadelphia December 18 Mayor Weaver returned to city councils without his approval the low tell appropriating sixteen million dollars for municipal improvements and both branches promptly passed the bill over the veto. He argued for separate ordinances so voters could approve each item individually instead of the entire 16 million package.
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Philidelphoa
Weaver
Army transport KiloAitrick sails to Manila via Suez
New York December 21. The transport KiloAitrick carrying the Sec ond United States cavalry with six troops from Fort Ethan Allen and the rest from Fort Myer Va left port Sunday for Manila by way of the Suez canal. The voyage is expected to take about 50 days.
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Philippines
New York
United States Cavalry
Fort Ethan Allen
Fort Myer
United States Army
KiloAitrick
Manila
Suez Canal
Six Die From Gas Asphyxiation in San Francisco
Six persons died from illuminating gas asphyxiation on Saturday night in San Francisco. The coroner ruled the deaths accidental in nature and attributed the tragedy to a gas leak or faulty appliance.
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San Francisco
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