Nevada murder trial opens with self defense claim
Dr FD Todd testified in the Nevada Missouri murder case, describing the shooting of neighbor Wall as self defense. He recalled confronting Wall in his office and firing after Wall drew a weapon and threatened him. The trial advanced toward jury deliberation with judge instructions pending.
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Christmas Night Charity in Brittany Tradition
In Brittany France villagers bring lanterns to church for midnight mass on Christmas Day. They give their lanterns to old parish women outside then receive them back with a plate of money as charity gifts. The practice, valued by priests, symbolizes communal goodwill and care for the elderly.
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Convicts to be moved to Leavenworth Federal Prison
Leavenworth Kansas December 26. The United States government plans to transfer long term federal prisoners from Missouri State Prison at Jefferson City to the new federal prison at Fort Leavenworth. About 70 men with more than five years to serve will be moved, while short term inmates remain in Missouri.
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Yuletide in Austria and Christmas Eve Customs
Reading from a 19th century perspective, the article describes Austrian Yuletide traditions including family meals with consecrated meat, belief in angels ascending the Christmas ladder to bless worshippers, and outward signs of hope. It contrasts Czech fasting on Christmas Eve with nocturnal dreams of the Holy One and a quiet, fear-filled evening lit by candles and anticipation of gifts from Christ Child as described at home entrances.
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Roosevelt gifts candy to Cove Neck school pupils
Oyster Bay December 26. By the generosity of the president and Mrs Roosevelt, every pupil at Cove Neck public school received a Christmas gift yesterday. Mrs Roosevelt sent two barrels of candy to the schoolhouse for the children formerly attended by the president's younger children.
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Christmas Customs From Many Lands A Nordic Hearth Tale
Vivid excerpt describes Christmas practices across Europe and Asia, noting cattle facing east to worship trees, roosters crowing, birds fed with oats, and rich symbolism. Norway and Sweden communities feed birds three days before milestones, sharing oats and double rations for livestock. In Servig Bulgari Orthodox, a household ritual begins at dawn with a blessing and blows to drive birds away, ending with ash collection and treasuring for crops. Yute Ings are trimmed and ashes placed in fruit-tree crevices for fertility.
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Christmas in Servia Peculiar Holiday Weave
In Servia families cut a straight young oak for a Christmas rite. The tree is burned unlit through morning while corn grains are tossed. A pig is roasted on a long rod over a blaze as guests watch. Santa Claus appears as an honored guest and departs with gifts.
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Territories Aggressive Senate Push On Territory Statehood
Anticipating opposition from democratic senators to the Hamilton statehood bill pending before Congress, the Democratic executive committee of Indian Territory in session here formalized plans to press their party representatives in the Senate to vote for the measure. The effort centers on the dissolution of Oklahoma and Indian Territory as one state.
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Reverend Reavis resigns Presbyterian pastorate in Dallas
The Rev. Reavis announced to First Presbyterian Church members his resignation as pastor effective around January 1. He will assume the position of Secretary of the Foreign Missions Board of the Presbyterian Church with duties in Nashville Tennessee. The congregation noted his departure follows his consent and formal notice of resignation.
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Light of a New Year Brings Tragic Fate to Despairing Man
A man fearing lifelong blindness and social ruin confronts night and a looming deadline on New Year’s Eve. He struggles with darkness, wakes to a ruined future, and seeks a final spark of life with a match as the world around him glows with distant light and the refrain Today is the new sea echoes.
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Civic Federation Charges Police Chief in Onwita Neb Case
December hearing before the board of fire and police commissioners concluded with the Civic Federation accusing Chief Donahue of misconduct. Attorney Connell condemned Thomas and claimed a conspiracy to remove certain officials for revenue motives, as the federation defended enforcing laws.
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Christmas Grandpa Returns Home After Civil War Ordeal
A wounded veteran nicknamed John Doe, known as Fairfax, regains memory after Shiloh and Wilderness battles. Once thought dead, he wanders to a Pennsylvania village where a young girl helps him find his wife Etta Fairfax and daughter Marietta. He learns his granddaughter calls him “grandpa.”
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