Exceeds Expectations Across Country in Holiday Trade
The holiday trade has exceeded expectations with strong demand for staple goods. Rail freight rates rise about 10 percent, widespread fuel shortages persist, and manufacturing firms report brisk activity though weather and supply constraints temper some sectors.
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Bank clearings rise in most cities after weekend
Nearly all cities report gains in bank clearings for the weekend ending December 15, with Bradstreet data showing increases versus the prior week. Cities listed include Boston Philadelphia St Louis San Francisco Los Angeles Chicago and others, as totals across regions rise slightly amid mixed regional changes.
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Pan American Exposition creditors to be paid
Buffalo officials report that nearly all creditors owed by the Pan American exposition company have received warrants for their claims. Only twelve warrants for out of town creditors remain to be issued as the $500000 appropriation title is settled. Secretary Fleming says directors will wind up the company within six months and official affairs will be closed.
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Infected cattle slaughter in Vermont to curb disease
Germs eradication continues as twenty nine cattle herd and several hogs were slaughtered over the past three days, another herd of twenty seven cattle and thirty seven hogs, and today fifteen cattle were killed. Carcasses are burned to prevent spread.
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Veteran Soldier Swindled in El Reno Freight Scam
An elderly veteran, Enoch Adkins, who sold a claim near Lawton, was duped in El Reno by a confidence man claiming freight for a deceased friend. He lost 550 in a cash handoff and discovered only a pair of gloves in place of his expected 1200. He warns of organized gangs operating in El Reno Lawton and Oklahoma City.
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Buffalo Bill Picture Shines in Cody Exhibition Tour
Detroit December report notes Buffalo Bill Cody admires a new canvas titled The Life I Love painted by Artie Bacon. The painting depicts a Shoshone canyon hunt with vivid, robust realism. Cody purchased the canvas, plans to display it at the Olympia Hall in London before a European tour. Bacon has created three Buffalo Bill portraits now owned by the famed frontiersman.
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Rescued Drowning Bear Saved by Night Park Crew
After the zoological park closed, Bear the largest of three sloth bears slipped into a half frozen pool. Foreman Thomas Clarke and workers used cantliers to lift the nearly drowning bear from the water and resuscitate him by the den mud, a risky but successful rescue later praised by the Zoological Society with a commendation and token.
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Man With Big Feet Wears Size 19 Shoes Made to Order
Boston dispatch reports oversized footwear wonders. A pair labeled No. 77 FF in size reportedly the largest ever made for wear. The story notes a miner, Louis Mollanen, in the Copper Country near Hancock, who stands exceptionally tall and weighs about 50 pounds, requiring custom shoes for years.
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Stage Favorites and Shakesperian Revival Plans
John Griffith stars in a country tour revival of Macbeth produced by Arden Penenet with elaborate sets. Pauline Frederick tours with The Roger Brothers in Harvard and Mary Mannering stars in Clyde Fitch's Stubbornness of Geraldine at Garrett Theater New York with upcoming state visits.
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Haugan's Narrow Escape From Locomotive Ditching
Fergus Falls Minn Dec 0 B Haugan arrives home with details of a near fatal railway accident in Grant county. He, two companions and a driver were driving to a church when a train struck as they turned onto the track. The horses were knocked, one horse dragged along the pilot while another fell into a ditch. all escaped with slight injuries. Haugan a leading prohibitionist and former gubernatorial candidate two years ago.
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Cat scratch spurs strange claims in New York incident
New York report says Thomas Rogers claimed a cat caused injuries from a scratch three weeks ago. The tale includes mentions of a padded pit and Bellevue hospital, with references to Riichthwack and Degen as participants. Other notes mention Gans defeating Wilson in Providence.
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Maybelle Gilman Stars in The Mocking Bird Tour Debut
Maybelle Gilman, famed in New York play reading roles, now leads her own company in The Mocking Bird a romantic musical comedy. She plans an extensive country tour as the star of the production.
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Seasonal cough remedy touted for winter health
A damaged OCR notes Chamberlain's Cough Hem as a trusted season helper for homes. It claims quick relief, helps ward off colds, and is safe for children, urging prompt use with the onset of winter illness.
Jenkins Defends American Delta Catcher Wrestling Title
Tom Jenkins successfully defended his wrestling championship by defeating Jim Parr in a bout marked by tactical skill and decisive holds. Dee Buttito was a notable participant, with the match highlighting Jenkins’s continued dominance in the division.
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