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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1910
Page
6
A suburban family drama at Christmas follows Muriel and her father as they stage a playful burglary. The ruse ends with the father confessing to his daughter that he was the burglar, and Muriel declares the episode a good Christmas burglary.
A narrator dreams of a world where everyone, from president to cricket, behaves with courtesy and kindness, each helping others and maintaining order. Upon waking, the dream fades as the world remains unchanged, but the speaker resolves to be more obliging.
The piece advises against selecting Christmas books solely by covers and urges postponing purchases if unsure. It recommends buying from reputable publishers to ensure quality and responsibility for what is sent under a firm’s name.
The poem invites opening the heart to the New Year, welcoming it with care regardless of its mood. It urges carrying the year forward with quiet resolve, accepting whatever joy or fear may come as a gift from God. The tone is warm and reflective, urging compassion.
In Topeka Kansas William Green a former reform mayor is ordered to pay 5500 to his niece Selina Dalrymple for breach of promise to marry. The jury delivered the verdict after Dalrymple testified Green invited her to live with him and promised marriage. Green plans to appeal.
Philadelphia reports Captain of Detectives Souder has identified the body as Frederick Zudzack of New York. Zudzack, linked to a wealthy family, is said to have brothers Charles and Simon and a Brooklyn-based mother, who refuse to claim the body.
A brief Christmas poem invites Cousin Jack to visit with true friends for holiday fun. The child narrator mentions plans with Ned and Frank on ponies and a chariot, notes Nan expects play with a doll from London, and mentions gifts of gingerbread and a Dragoon while sparing King George for Jack.
Mathew Wilkonski of Mayfield swore out a warrant in Scranton on December 22 charging his wife with poisoning their three children aged 8 years and younger. He fears she is insane and says she put poison in cabbage and beans. Authorities investigate as the children grew ill. He also admits occasional beatings of his wife.
Joseph L D Green of Oak View was convicted of second degree murder for shooting his infant son Hart and received 20 years in Media jail. He also pleaded guilty to assaulting his wife and drew 5 years, to be served consecutively. With good behavior release possible at age 17.
Fire at about 7 15 yesterday morning heavily damaged the Wright House hotel in Smethport P A causing an estimated loss near 7000 dollars. The top floor burned away while lower floors were water damaged. Origin is believed to be in the hotel restaurant. The hotel is owned and managed by Dodge and Sherburne.
James Cole told Judge Haymaker he struck his wife several times during their ten year marriage and after two years of living together. He received six months in the workhouse for the assault.
George W. Walsh a huckster was held up by two women as he was leaving barns where he kept his horses and robbed of 65 dollars. One woman asked for ten cents carfare while the other covered his eyes and the second snatched his pocketbook before fleeing.
Three Providence sportsmen in Wastford between here and Pilshire district last night shot two large raccoons and an old brindle dog mistaken for a raccoon. John Day, attempting to capture the cat alive, narrowly avoided serious injury.
Harrisburg officials led by Tairy and food Commissioner James Foust ordered seven arrests for selling nuts unfit for food. The actions targeted walnuts and chestnuts with four arrests in Johnstown and three in Altoona.
A Suburban Life piece describes the porcupine as mild and slow, evolved with a defensive coat of quills. The quills span from nose to tail, each barbed and driven deeper by muscle movement when they embed in flesh, giving the animal a steellike protection.
A quotation from John La Farge on art as civilization’s mirror. The line frames art as humanity’s long reflection through time.
A reflective verse recalls a Yuletide at Holly Court with Dick Nan Harry Ned Frank Fan and Jack. The scene features hearty feasts cider games and rustic cheer contrasted by Jack joining the army and Dick becoming a squire. The poem traces changing times and vanished scenes from a bygone Christmas distant in memory.
A dainty pink girl in Boston listens as a Harvard man explains Edwin Abbey decorations in a library delivery room revealing the Holy Grail legend. He notes her keen interest, then she reveals she wondered how many pieces the painting would make in a picture puzzle.
George asks if God washed the sky after he sees clouds part and sunshine return. The line captures a child’s simple faith and the calm moment following a storm.
In a lighthearted Q and A, a couple recalls meeting on a sea voyage. The husband quips about seasickness while the wife smiles at the tale, highlighting a playful moment from their courtship.
A nature study discussion ends with Felicia blaming a cat for the loss of their canary claiming the bird is extinct. The exchange centers on a classroom pet incident and a ghost of extinction.
Mr Snapp vows to bring Cadley home for dinner on Wednesday night claiming an old score must be settled. Mrs Snapp objects noting she must cook that evening, while he insists the meeting is planned to address the dispute.
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