Bible demand soars as missions gain global support
Leaders urge believers to give more than money to foreign missions endowing workers with zeal, training, and strength. China shows record Bible purchases, with Italy and other nations following. Rev. S. A. Neblett notes new mission momentum in Santa Clara as property is rebuilt for a chapel and pastor’s residence.
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Southern Missionary News Bureau
United States
China
Italy
S. A. Neblett
Santa Clara
Central Park
Cuban Amends 10 American Girls in Havana Protests
President Menocal through the state department issued a full apology to William E. Gonzales the American minister for indignities suffered by three American visitors Miss Annie V. Lally Miss Josephine Murphy and Miss Catherine Farrell who arrived on the Havana New York steamer October 29. The women were detained aboard after a missing diamond ring led to a search and accusations printed in local papers. Menocal’s apology clears the trio of blame.
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New York
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Josephine Murphy
Washington
Catherine Farrell
Brooklyn
Cuba
New York to issue all night licenses for New Year Eve
Mayor Kline announced New Year’s Eve permits for temporary all night licenses to a fair number of reputable restaurants and cafes. The move follows stricter enforcement of the 1 o’clock closing ordinance, with hopes the count will rise from last year’s 27 licenses issued by Mayor Gaynor.
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Associated Press
New York
Kline
Gaynor
Landmark Fort McHenry Fire Threatens Historic Post
Fire swept through Fort McHenry, birthplace of the Star Spangled Banner, as high winds fanned flames. Burning grass ignited the administration building and officers quarters, wrecking three rooms before crews contained the blaze. The post, long deserted, was guarded only by caretakers.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Fort McHenry
Hurrying Reciprocity Talks Delay Under Tariff Review
Secretary Bryan said no reciprocity negotiations will begin until the new tariff law’s revenue effects are clearer. With the law only two months old and McAdoo yet to report income, observers doubt a 1911 Canada deal. still, opening Panama Canal trade may prompt South American interest in reciprocal ties.
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Washington
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United States
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Canada
Panama Canal
Sayres Dine With Lord Haldane in London Visit
Francis B. Sayre and Mrs Sayre formerly Miss Jessie Woodrow Wilson were guests at dinner hosted by Lord Haldane the lord chancellor in London last night.
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London
Francis B. Sayre
Illinois Prohibits Dairy Cattle Shipments From Several States
Governor Dunne issued a proclamation to prevent tuberculosis spread by barring the shipment of dairy cattle into Illinois from Kentucky Tennessee Kansas Oklahoma Texas Arkansas and several other states as of December 13 in Springfield.
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Arkansas
California Syrup of Figs Promoted for Children
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and adults. It claims quick relief from coated tongues, upset digestion, and constipation, touts a 50 cent bottle, and warns against counterfeits while noting directions are on the bottle.
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California Fig Syrup Company
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