Christmas in Chicago features lavish employer gifts and New Year dining
Chicago reports gift distributions by firms totaling millions for Christmas including half a million from the harvesters trust and $300,000 at Armour & Company. Banks give gold, many offer turkeys or dinners, and employee gifts shift toward homes. New Year’s Eve dining in Chicago cafes and hotels is expected to draw 7,000 diners at the College Inn and other venues, with per-person costs around 15 dollars.
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Chicago
Harvester Trust
Armour & Company
New College Inn
Sherman
College Inn
Lasang
Blackstone
Congress i Annex
Stratford
Wellington
DeJonghe’d
Bilvemarck
Union
Brovyort
Wongelwang’s
The
Holyswells
Hofbrau
Butlson’s
Butes
Uncle Bamagain
Alawka
Odioun
Alaska
Dominion
Olympia
Valdes
Laurier
Vansouver
Prince
Wilfrid I
Globe
Pacific Coast Ambitions and Far Northern Prospects
In a period of rapid rail, mine, and port development Prince Rupert and nearby northern waters draw attention from leaders like President Hays and Sir Wilfrid, signaling new protections and trade routes. The era sees government grain elevator plans and interior expansion, while media frauds linked to aggressive sales schemes face exposure among investors and workers.
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Prince Ruperts
Queen Charlotte
President Mays
Sir Wilfrid
Prince Rupert
Pacific
Democrats Seek Mild Tariff Reform In Incoming House
United Prose Wire reports the New York Herald’s poll of 228 Democrats elect shows 177 favor a revenue only tariff, 30 want lower rates with some protection, and 43 not on record. Among Republicans, 61 are stand pat, 70 favor downward revision with protection kept, while others stay silent. Result suggests non-extreme cuts with protection intact in many schedules.
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United Prose Wire
New York
Herald
M Fanvinn Mide
Ediec
Hove of Representatives
Aldrich Opposes Renomination For Senate Seat
Senator Nelson W. Aldrich firmly rejects any bid to rename him for a United States senate seat. He says he would not consider renomination if a legislative deadlock occurs and dismisses reports of a Lincoln bid as baseless. He notes he is sixty nine years old and cannot be forced into a political gamble.
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Aldrich
Providence
Nehson W. Aldrich
United States
Legisature
Ran Bicoln
Axcona Speaks of Mexico Revolt and U S Role
An interview with Juan Sanchez Axconi, a former press figure and Mexican revolutionary, discusses U S policy under Porfirio Diaz, Mexican trusts, and calls for a republic. He claims corruption within Diaz’s cabinet, supports revolution to end one man rule, and notes Madero’s peril before and during elections.
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Ay United Prose Wire
Winhington
Dec
Eenor Don ‘Sandhew Ascons
Meidelberg
University of Paris
Porenal
Porfirio Dia
United Press
Juan Sanchez Axconi
United States
Porfirio Ping
Porkie
Mexico
Mexicin
Dian
Himealf
Becaue Diag
Diax
Senor Vorral
Scretary
Interior
Benor Linnie Jour
Anance
Tam
Dine
Madero
Paris
Diaz
Nhimeech
Condi
Maxtenn
Longshoremen Prepare Strike In New York
A New York dispatch reports longshoremen plan a January 1 strike after demands for higher wages were rejected. The action would echo May 1907 disruptions with possible heavy labor trouble and potential need for police to maintain order.
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New York
What is the Matter With Akron Raid At Talon Hotel
Police raided the Talon hotel in Akron Saturday night and arrested Walter Predmore and Mrs J A Predmore along with four other guests. Predmore fined 100 dollars and sentenced to thirty days. premises ordered closed. Witnesses in the raid were released. Harlan P Smith based in Dayton planned an evangelist service and faced scrutiny as investigators followed rumors of his Akron visit.
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Akron
Talon
Walter Predmore
Mra
J. A. Predmore
Billiday
Predmore
Harlan P. Smith
Dayton
Alow Oil Church
Faldaity
Duke Abruzzi Ambitious 10 Plans Polar Quest
United Press report from Lavon notes Duke Abruzzi aims a fresh polar expedition with dual airship and airplane partners. He previously led a polar ascent to 86 33 north, seeks new routes and is supported by aviation pioneers amid plans including a Bleriot monoplane. The piece also mentions jockey James Bt. Korne’s next riding season and Keene racing plans.
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United Press Wire
Lavon
Dee
North Pole
Rome
Central News
Duke Atrugal
America
Hiplane
Hihiee Amon
Tue
Duke Abingsl
Mowat Bt Milne
Alaska
Peary
Hockey Thatwell
Jacksonville
Jamen Bt
Korne
Butwell
New York
Tere
Keene
Prominent Business Man Seeks Rate Cuts on Pullman Berths
United Press dispatch from Kingston reports tentative approval of a new rate schedule by the commission reducing lower berth costs and altering upper berth charges. The changes, effective January 24, 1911, aim to save more than 1 million annually on Pullman travel and affect all lines except New Haven and Great Northern Milwaukee railroads.
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United Preac
Kingson
Intube
Litentnte Com
Netce
Momimtses
Alkave
Wilkin Company
United States
New Haven
Great Northern
Milwaukee
Explosive Disaster Sixty Injured At New York Central Depot
A catastrophic explosion at the New York Central milk depot and carpenter shop near Ninth Avenue wrecked buildings, toppled windows, and injured over twenty people. Fire and police squads raced to the scene as ambulances ferried the wounded to hospitals. investigators sought the dynamite source amid chaotic reports of casualties and heroic rescue efforts.
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The
New York Central
New York
Beere
Ninth Petrvet
Laewmarton Avert Tollay
Haver
Meanylenie Kos
Jpwamieo
ORIEL
Cenker
Leline
Elmo
St. Patrick’s Cathedrat
Fifty- Fifth Street
Lexington
Murry
Manhittan
New Wrfe
New
Hartford Ratlewad
Porte
Twenky
Everal
Porty-Ninty
Manhattan
Pifteth Street
Laxington Wat
Patie Fouire
Flower Hospital
Hellevite
Bronhyterian Hospi
Krone Kelly
Billy Holt Does America in a whirlwind tour
London reports Billy Holt’s 9000 word cable from New York describes the city’s skyline as bewitching and the rapid pace of his whirlwind trip. He notes the dazzling geometry of skyscrapers, cites nightlife districts, and recounts meetings with notable figures including Willam G McAdoo and Geraldine Porrar.
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United Prose Wire
London
Rae Holt
America
London Daily Mal
Hin
United States
Mauretania
Holt
Mab
New York
Waliington
Lee Defarton
Dietance
Mol
Tie Volt
Maddie Hara Mornhart
Mise
Geraldine Porrar
Metropoliten Opera Company
Cremelie
Amierican
Prin Din Utrar
New England
Howton
Donna
Mither
Holt Ville
William GQ McAdoo
Willam
Pall Road
Ucn
Emel
Holtwayne
AC Erlend
Wwe
Chuck
Oriainathy
Power House Fire Triggers Citywide Commuter Chaos
A major fire at the Joney City power house cut power to Manhattan and nearby avenues, collapsing the Third street ferry and forcing a rush of commuters onto limited boats and trolley lines. Police reserve efforts coordinated as the blaze burned for hours before being contained. Chief Justice White began the Supreme Court session at 12:10 p.m.
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New York
Hideo
Manhattan
Avelon
Wibboken
Jorey CY
Bigth Avenue
Waure
Hendon
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Liman
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Texas
Duke Abruzzi
New York City
Cam Piatech
Miry B. Puke
Patrick Joran
Frank Spacy
B. T. Livermore
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Francis C. Kelly
Politeman
Pam Berger
Edith Oseman
George von Utamin
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Thimas Suaer
Intier
Te Mile
Torey and Tench
VeLorney Makine UK
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Walt
Gary
Kelly
Mhjef Croker
Mindie
Patemont
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Chiefton
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Perry
Washington
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Billy Holt
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