Roosevelt reunion plan dominates government stay in Washington
A crowded draft outlines Roosevelt era officials and cabinet members to remain in Washington for a holiday festival while families plan quiet reunions. It notes Newberry, Bonaparte, and Wilson attending events in Baltimore and massachusetts figures hosting gatherings. The piece blends political scheduling with a festive poem about St Nicholas.
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Washington
Newberry Geesco
Attorn
Bonaparte
Wilson
Baltimore
Christmas for Orphans in Washington D C Celebrated with Dinners Trees and Gifts
Orphans in Washington D C will receive Christmas dinners, trees, and toys during a multi venue program. President Finley of the Southern Railroad will help distribute gifts while St Vincent’s and Washington City Orphan Asylum coordinate entertainment for 190 children ages 2 to 11. Toys candy and new clothing are planned with donations from families and a late WWI Corcoran fund. Literary returns from the Parsbury poet arrive slowly as manuscripts are sent back.
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Tina Hes
Finley
The
Southern Railroad
Mondey Uney
St. Louis Chueh
St Vincents
Washington City
Asylm
Washington Society Dives Into Christmas Festivities At Diplomatic Homes
Foreign ambassadors and ministers gather for Christmas at Washington diplomatic households as families host festive dinners and gift exchanges. Churchgoers and teas fill the day with embassy tree celebrations, eggnog parties, and lively entertainments for students returning home from college.
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Dinmer
Gold coins in demand for Christmas gifts in broad market
The Treasury has halted new money to banks as demand for gold coins rises for Christmas. The Saint Gaudens design draws buyers for gifts, with banks distributing large sums in gold this season. The $5 gold piece leads demand, followed by the double eagle, while the $200 Saint Gaudens piece is least in demand. Banks report about $20,000 exchanged in new issues this year and earlier distributions around $10,000 in gold coins.
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Treasur
Saint-Gaudens
Ery
Abers
Saint Gaudens
Christmas Eve Mischief Under Mr Wardle’s Mistletoe
Reading from Pickwick Papers, Christmas Eve at Mr Wardle’s shows mistletoe kissing sparked by Mr Pickwick and guests. Laughter, playful chaos, and a wassail feast unfold as servants and kin share stories, songs, and a festive welcome to Christmas.
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Mr. Wardle
Pickwick Papers
Charles Bickens
Wardle
Pledwick
Trolimglower
Frombie
Winkle
Snodgrass
Emily
Weller
Emma
Pukekk
Ikar
Fickwiks
Pickwick
Vi Pickwick
Mr Plehwick
Wanile
Wardell
Mr. Pickwick
Christmas at the jail and juvenile court in debt to mercy
Christmas plans reveal limited meals for inmates with no turkey due to funds, while guards deliver baskets and a modest dinner. Juvenile court cases focus on probation and brief discipline, with Judge DeLacy showing leniency amid holiday temptations and hope for reform after Christmas.
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United States
Murderers Sum
Haines
Gregas
Murderers Row
Grison
Mckee
Diane
Zinhban
DeLacy
Todey
Shriner Christmas Baskets To Aid Poor Families
Mystic Shrine members will distribute 1130 Christmas baskets to indigent city families this afternoon. Each Shriner reports at least one needy family to his lodge. Willin Long chairs the Christmas basket committee and coordinates basket assembly at the National Rifles Armory.
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Mystic Shrine
Willin Long
iRiles Armory
Salvation Army to distribute 400 Christmas baskets tonight
The Salvation Army at Pennsania avenue barracks plans to deliver Christmas dinners to 400 worthy families selected with help from Associated Charities. Baskets include meat, bread, cereals, potatoes, vegetables, sugar, coffee, and fruit. Children will be entertained on New Year’s Eve with toys and goodies as part of ongoing charity efforts.
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Salvation Army
Army
Pennsania Avenue
Tent Street
Christies
Associated Charities
Aus
Maj
Elizabeth Harter
Joan
District holiday schedule as government offices close
District officers plan a half day holiday next Thursday with many department heads staying in Washington. Christmas and New Year periods will see reduced duties as staff take leave while key officials and engineers prepare for new roles and duties.
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Christinas
Washington
Macfarland
West
Lestalatigg
Congress
Ceaby
Iestact
Wilson
Charles C Rogers
Waldon
Woodward
Santa Claus Arranges Gifts for Poor Children
The Christ Child Society headquarters at 104 Twenty-sixth Street North West gathers thousands of presents for needy children. Branches answer requests from kids, with clothing and toys like teddy bears and wagons. The society's drive, backed by the Christ Child Security and Trust Co, aims to brighten Christmas for many families.
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Twenty-sixth Street
Santa Claus
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Jedas
Mai
aAvert
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Christ Child Society
Sian
Christmas at Hotels Brings Cheer to Holiday Guests
Washington hotels work to lift gloom on Christmas with festive decorations and lavish menus. Staff, including clerks, receptionists, and telephone operators, greet guests warmly and offer attentive service. The day features abundant meals, holiday parties, and interludes of music while guests exchange messages via the telegraph.
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Washington
Halulay
Evyergreen and
Hally
Christmas Hospital Service Aims to Ease Suffering for Patients
A long, chaotic OCR piece describes physicians, nurses, and young women preparing to aid sick patients across county hospitals on Christmas Day. It notes wards filled with charity, the spirit of giving, and staff working without murmur to comfort those in care, with patrols coordinating to maintain order and safety.
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Wemister Fo
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Patel Pos Bev
Asaal
Ives
Pepe
Fiat
Frewarda
Holt
Maude
Mughi di Sparks
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Iain
Moffitt
Furaarl
Provence
George Wastingto
Georgetoan Unierat Hemeopatl
Garfield
Specter
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Christmas in the Schools at Jefferson School
More than 90 students attended the annual Christmas entertainment at the Jefferson School. The program featured tableaus from Central High and western High, German songs, a comedy by Eastern Mich school, and readings and addresses by local staff. Santa Claus appeared as the Jefferson School orchestra performed under Miss Beulan Winter.
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Monda Acer
Mars
Sean
Central High Shula
Milon
Durevs Wun
Wiges
Caubage
Pate
Loicumvar
Business Fgh
Milton Day
Fe ‘Western H.gh
Heed
Alay Bently
Miss Sallie &Storon
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Thorpson
Thorpson Yeded and Addresses Were Made By S lTpaac Fuebrother and Woa Ir Chien
Emal
Jefferson School Orchestra
Beulan Winter
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