Comparatively Few Prisoners In City Court This Christmas
The police court report notes a marked improvement in unemployment and petty crime. Last night only one arrest occurred, Lorenzo Manoeka, a Mexican, given a suspended sentence after a six minute session. Records show 18 prisoners in the city, with no special night lodging for over a month, attributed to more work nearby and strong police and judicial action to curb wanderers with criminal tendencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzo Manoeka
Mquor
Ardf
Manpeka
Deak
Outa Erbe
Sentenes
Police
Whittieas Wanderers
Card of Thanks for Margaret Osborne
Cornelius Osborne expresses heartfelt thanks to relatives and friends for their kindness and sympathy after the illness and passing of his wife Margaret Osborne. He notes the comfort and support received and conveys sincere appreciation for the condolences and prayers offered during this difficult time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Aun
Cornelius Osborne
Foreign trade this year reaches 7.8 billion dollars
Washington reports that the nation's foreign trade for the year will total about 7.8 billion dollars. For the eleven months ended November, exports and imports together reached 7.145 billion. November export value set a new monthly record at 517.5 million, after September had been the previous high by about 3 million in exports. Imports declined slightly in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Union Pacific Insures Employees Life and Health Plan
The Union Pacific system announces January 1 1917 as the start of a comprehensive life, accident and sickness insurance plan for all employees with one year of service and earnings under 4000 annually. Life insurance equals one year of wages with 500 minimum and 2600 maximum, plus accident and sickness benefits, payable monthly, designed to aid employees and families. The plan awaits formal policy issuance from an insurer and details will be sent to all employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniag War
Elife Railroad Company
Ivaat
New York
Une Jon Pariflc
Union Pacific Hailroad Company
Oregon Short Line Mail Roa Company
Oregon-Wiaahington Mailroat & Navigation Company
Firth Life
Thore
Rmbloge
Union Pacific
Christmas Tree Lights Brighten City for Yuletide
The city prepares a large Christmas celebration in Central Park and near City Hall with an 85 foot tree decorated with lights. Santa will greet children at the west entrance of the city hall steps. About 300 hospitalized or quarantined children will receive cream candy gifts from Mayor Heywood, distributed by health officials.
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Oden
Central Park
Artificia
Joan
Santa Claus
George Shorten
Marika Society Day Nursery
Dee Hospital
A. R Heywood
Shorten
Woodmen of the World hosts children’s dance after Christmas
Parents urged to permit their children to attend the Woodmen of the World half Christmas dance from 2 20 to 6 30 in the afternoon. All children welcome with free candy offered.
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Woodmen of the World
Fire destroys Masonic Home in Wichita blaze
Wichita Kansas December 22 a deadly fire damaged the Kansas Masonic Home killing or missing several residents and injuring many as blizzard conditions hampered rescue efforts. Two bodies were found in the basement and more victims were recovered as the fire raged from the boiler room destroying the building valued at about 39000 with total losses estimated at 340000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kansas
Joseph Deck
Masonic Lodge of
Nts
Aoman
Noth
Jesse T. Brows
Frank Perris
Atchison
Gertrude Welgte
Nunden
Italian Army Performs Wonders on Mountain Front Rail Upgrades
Headquarters report from Tlallananuy on December 22 describes rapid military logistics achievements. Rebuilt or repaired 408 miles of milroad, 90 miles of new railroad, 350 miles of alrtine cables protected for telecommunication, 4000 miles of telephone wire pulled, and construction of 10,000 new hospitals and related facilities.
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Tlallananuy
Thin Domile
Popular Pens and Gift Goods Advertised Prices
Latest Copyrights and Fiction. Sheaffer and Waterman fountain pens. Native stones mounted in gold, sterling silver and gold filled jewelry. Poems, classics, 50c and up. Games 10c. Pennants 10c up. Tokanabe Ware vases and jardinières. Leather goods including tie racks banners pillows and writing companions. Oil paintings 25c up. Kodak albums 25c up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheaffer and Waterman
Kodak
Vast Front Construction Report Reveals Scale of War Projects
The record details 200 miles of narrow gauge railroad laid behind trenches and 2024 miles of operating line, 110 new bridges, and work by 120 government civil engineers aided by army engineers, 200000 workers, 100000 mules, and 60000 wagons. The18 month effort faced artillery, avalanches, snow, rains, floods, frost, material shortages, and other war hardships.
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Wrk Ia
Govermment Departent of
Public Works
Ikewina
Music Lessons Offer Violin or Cornet Classes
Advertises first class lessons after Christmas at Hana Locht seek details at 155 23d St. Centered on music instruction for violin or cornet priced at 50 cents per hour.
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Hana Locht
Australia to play her part after referendum vote
Melbourne reports Premier Hughes saying Australia will still fulfill its war duties despite the referendum rejecting conscription. He argues the decision affects democracy and empire obligations, criticizes anti conscriptionists, and notes industry tensions signal deliberate policy undermining morale.
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Melbourne
Australia
Associated Press
Boxeerument
Hughes
Higher
Germany
Frobulea
Steike
Nughes Pals
Tirikees
Uphravela
Duty to defend the empire in perilous times
The article asserts that Australia must wage war with vigor against German forces. It argues that the empire’s stability depends on Australia’s loyalty and unity, warning of anarchist elements aiding the enemy and stressing that defeating Germany is essential to the Commonwealth’s continued existence.
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Australia
Germany
Commonwealth
Buffalo Bill Seriously Ill In Denver Home
Colonel William F. Cody known as Buffalo Bill is gravely ill at his daughter May Necker’s Denver home after ten days indoors. The 70 year old suffers a nervous breakdown with a severe cold but his physician says he has a fighting chance to recover despite his age.
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Denver
Colo
William F. Cody
Buffalo BM
Mia
May Necker
Cody
Food Control Bill Favored by Commerce Committee
Washington reports the commerce committee favored a flood control measure totaling 446,000,000 for the lower Mississippi river valley and 95,600,000 for the Sacramento river. The action signals strong backing for major river defense projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Miasiecippi River
Sacramento River
Venue Commerce Committee
Senate Calendar Hurdle Passes House Amid Newlands Curb
The bill reaches the senate calendar after clearing the house but faces new obstacles as the committee rejects Senator Newlands compromise bid. The dispute centers on shaping the reform while navigating party positions and procedural rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Newlands
Girl Confesses Sending Poison in LA Store Box
Gertrude Cox a young store clerk in Los Angeles confessed to sending a poisoned candy box received at their workplace two days earlier. The box was addressed to both clerks Leonora Carr turned the box to authorities, Cox cited despair over a love affair and said she expected the postman would deliver the candy to her and her friend.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Nec
Gertrude Cox
Leonora Carr
Miss Carr
Miss Cox
Wilson nominates shipping board members
President Wilson named five individuals to the government shipping board. William Denman of San Francisco Bernard N. Baker of Baltimore John A. Daniel of New York John Barber White of Kansas City Missouri and Theodore Brent of New Orleans were announced as nominees in Washington.
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Washington
Wilson
Government Shipping Board
William Denman
San Francisco
Bernard N. Baker
Baltimore
John A. Daniel
New York
John Barber White
Kansas City
Theodore Brent
New Orleans
Three Trainmen Seriously Hurt in Collision at Yutan
In Lincoln Nebraska December 22 three trainmen were seriously injured when a Burlington freight train collided with a Union Pacific double header freight at Yutan crossing. Injured: Engineer Miller and Fireman Patrick of Burlington and Rear Brakeman Traylor of Union Pacific. Burlington men were rushed to Lincoln on a special Burlington train.
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Burlington Freight
Union Pacific
Yutan Crossing
Uincoln
Neb
Burlington
Yutan
Engineer Miller
Patrick
Attention Eagles Christmas Tree Event For Sun Day
Advertisement notes a Christmas tree and presents event by the Eagles on Sunday December 1 from 3 p m to 5 p m with details limited to the notice.
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Minnie Kaufman
Neal Abel
Ward
Faye
Rennees
Mutt and
Jeff
Nth City
Wwnon Pacific
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LOGAN
Phoon
Reading
Pio Grande
Omaha
Ween
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Chicago
St. Louis
Alaty
Sale
Coventher
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Ecle Dementor
MT Ni Dachaney
Seturninge
Janaey
Theonzh Paina
Eccles
Masonig
Ogden Book & Curio Store
Wolland
Wolland Publications
Buffalo Bill
Shipping Board
South Main Street
Salt Lake City
Hia
Dentere
Pam
Laka Odontological Society
Hte
Den
Salt Lake
N. Ray Mecham, D. ED
Modern Dental Co
Etther
Washington Avenue
Ogden
the Electric Shop
24Th St
Mazda
Simon Barlow
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