A Reason for Christmas by Frederick E Hopkins
A Christmas sermon celebrates Jesus as the unifying reason for the day, from the old cathedral sexton to organ prayers and bells, linking Bethlehem to a global, interdenominational rejoicing. Ministers, popes, priests, and choirs converge to honor Jesus and the universal message of Christmas.
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Bethlehem
Joseph
Herod
Zion
Heaven
Church Triumphant
Jerusalem
Jesus
Old Trinity
Mirthful Exchange Under Mistletoe Sparks Hushed Banter
A playful midwinter moment turns wry as two individuals spar over a mistletoe encounter. The exchange suggests tingle and tension, with a tease about being noticed and watched.
New Century Masses Hint at World Midnight Service
Right Rev. John W. Shanahan, bishop of Harrisburg, prepared a letter about midnight masses to be celebrated worldwide at the turn of the new century. The letters will be released within the next day or two.
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John W. Shanahan
Harrisburg
Miners Convention tightens UMWA leadership and forecasts
The United Mine Workers of America in Union Hall delayed closing business as reports praised membership growth of about twenty thousand for the year and a looming April 1 settlement date. John Fahy led talks predicting arbitration over strikes and outlining district officers and board members for District No. 9. The report also notes Alaska’s Nome future prospects and telegraph links as optimism grows.
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United Mine Workers of America
Union Hall
Fahy
District No.9
Fahey
Benjamin James
National Executive Board
Charles R. Reichers
New York City
United Garment Workers' Union
Eri. E. Greenawalt
Lanccaster
International Cigar Makers’ Union
Fred Dilcher
Ohio
United Mine Workers
T. D. Nichols
Nanticoke
Daniel Duffy
St. Clair
Shamokin
John T. Williams
Miles Dougherty
Joseph Lindsay
Excelsior
Thomas J. Richards
Minersville
Terrence McGinley
Girardville
Martin Powaysis
Shenandoah
Edward Harris
Lykens
Reading Will Sign Wage Scale for Anthracite Miners
A Reading official in Pottsville states there will be no April strike and that the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company will sign an agreement to maintain the current wage scale through April 1 1902. He notes amicable relations and a 16 percent wage increase for workers. He cannot say whether other operators will sign.
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Philadelphia & Reading Coal & Tron Company
Pottsville
Fire under Control at Summit Hill Mines Despite Fifty Foot Vein
Officials of Lehigh Coal and Navigation Co report the Summit Hill fire near Mammoth vein is under control and expected to extinguish in about two years. drilling machines have honeycombed westward. coolant poured into holes forms a solid mass to retard the fire. local hot water plant assists cold weather work. coal saved should repay costs many times.
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Summit Hill
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
Eulity
Christmas Day Affects The Item Publication Schedule
The Item shifts issues to today instead of Wednesday to give employees a holiday on Christmas Day. Print ers, despite limited finances, deserve occasional rest like others in different lines of work.
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Ajoy
Night Before Christmas Spoof From Norway Six Months Long
A humorous poem notes that in Norway the night before Christmas lasts six months with no gifts, feasts, or decorations as everyone forgets the holiday, a quirk attributed to seasonal time. Carolyn Wells.
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Norway
Carolyn Wells
Judge
Revenue Boom After Spanish American War Tax Act
The 1898 revenue act raised wartime taxes including a two dollar beer tax and added duties on tobacco cigars and snuff. Taxes on stamps telephones mortgages chewing gum patent medicines and rail tickets followed. Internal revenue rose from 16.9 million to 295.3 million by July 1900 far surpassing estimates and prior year totals.
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Internal Revenue
Saturday Evening Post
Mt Carmel Elks postpone New Year event
The Mt. Carmel Elks will not open their rooms tomorrow due to scheduling issues. The planned "happy" event is rescheduled for New Year Day.
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Mt. Carmel
Shamokin Valley Telephone Exchange Hours Noted
The Shamokin Valley Telephone exchange will be open tomorrow from 8 to 10 o'clock a m and from 4 to 6 p m.
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Shamokin Valley
Mt Carmel Borough Justice of the Peace Candidates
Several candidates announce for the office of Justice of the Peace in Mt Carmel Borough. Names include Richard Boelcke Lawence Amour Bleulina Las Ol n Card Jr and Ewton L Yarnali, all stating pledge to honest faithful service under Republican nomination.
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Justices-Of-The-Peace
Justice of the Peace of
Mt. Carmel
Justice-Of-The-Peace
Ithereby
Justice-of the-Peace
Mt. Carmel Borough
Ewton L. Yarnali
Christmas Gift Dilemma Sparks Mirror Rug Idea
A humorous exchange between Mr Billus and Mrs Billus from the Chicago Tribune imagines gifting a full length mirror for Bessie and a tough durable rug to place in front of it, highlighting practical holiday humor.
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Mr. Billus
Bessie
Christmas trolley plea near Mt Carmel
A clipped civic notice urges Mt Carmel residents to show kindness on Christmas by giving a small donation to the trolley line staff, thanking the motor man and conductor for their service. The message stresses community feeling and generosity for those who operate the line.
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Mt. Carmel
Bakery Change At Palace Delays for Tamaqua Return
Over the next weeks the Palace Bakery will pass back to William Montelius. Mr. Miller, who ran the bakery, will depart Tamaqua to reopen his former stand there.
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Palace
William Montelius
Miller
Tamaqua
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the Miners Convention
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National
Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
Spain
Congress
Elks
Richard Boelcke
Lawane
William Amour
Oln Card, JR
S Kas
Pines
Ayer
Palace Bakery Change
Mr. Garmmel Fa
North Oak Street
Z. Z. Leaders Son
Mt. Carmel, Penna
Grocery Department
Lord’s Novelty Store
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