Postmaster Hitchcock reveals postal deficit figures
The annual Post Office report shows a national deficit of 17.5 million dollars, led by second class mail and rural delivery costs. Publications including magazines contribute heavily to losses, while savings banks and postal checks are proposed as economy measures.
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Rario
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Vath
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Loss to Free Thought Secular League Honors Capt Crosby
The Secular League of Washin' Vous memorializes Capt Francis Wilkan Crosby death with a tribute at Pythian Temple. Speakers include F Wo Brookshire of Indiana who discusses The Life of Jesus as Johnny Bradley receives a ceremonial gift marking his recent marriage.
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Francis Wilkans
Mo Surston
Hos Clepton
Pythian Temple
Aftrinaen
Janeis Willan
Washin
Wo Brookshire
Indiana
Leagues
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Motion Picture Show At Columbia Theater Draws Crowd
Large audience enjoyed Lyrian H Browe’s motion pictures last night at the Columbia Theater. Scenes ranged from North American regions to jungle tribes with varied clothing. The program included aeroplane races, Versailles fountains, English newspaper offices, and Nice carnival views.
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Columbia Theater
Lyrian H Browe
Tex
Uel
North America
Versailles Range
Reatest
England
Nice
Troops Prevent Lynch Attempt in Greenville
In Greenville South Carolina Deva Fuller charged with murdering J E Liddell a prominent real estate dealer was rushed to the State penitentiary of Columbia after local authorities and a mercenary mob narrowly averted a lynching. Jos Barker held as an accomplice was moved to Laurens jail. Fuller a desperate character arrested after an alleged confession to W O Stover contractor. Blythe Rifles guarding the jail, Fuller placed in an automobile and sent to Spartanburg then to Columbia.
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Greenville SC
Deva
Vcoor Fuller
J E Liddell
State Penitentiary of
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Iselsted
Jos Barker
Laurens
Fuller
W O Stover
Blythe
Spartanburg
Columbia T
Overlanders and Wild Cattle in Australian Trek
An account extols the cattleman who drives mobs thousands of miles to markets Across harsh terrains and storms the Overlander relies on horsemanship courage and stockmen teamwork Sudden thunderheads and flashing lightning spark stampedes guarded by vigilant horsemen and steady focused leadership
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Nlient
Overland
Jeeng
Benos
Pease
Gunther
Dngland
Australia
Spain to reopen talks on Concordat with Vatican
Madrid December 26 government vows to revive negotiations with the Vatican over the 1851 concordat. Modifications aim to align with Spain's constitution, particularly about liberty of conscience and education and limits on religious orders. Foreign Minister Benor Ceballero says discussion will proceed in a general spirit free from anticlericalism.
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Madrid
Vatican
Benor Ceballero
Taft advisers weigh Federal incorporation act delay
President Taft and congressional leaders debate enacting a federal incorporation law before final Supreme Court ruling in the Standard Oil case. Some urge prompt recommendation to curb monopoly power, while others fear fueling opposition and delay action until the Court decision, with plans to advance the case on the docket to March for early argument.
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Cannon
Standard Oil
Byth
Supreme Court
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Etreoit Court
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Crue
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Circuit Court
Phey
Remington's Life at Open Air and Art in Warenspace Studio
The piece portrays the painter Frederic Remington as a rugged outdoorsman who tied his craft to his love of Western life. It highlights his summers in the Adirondacks and St Lawrence region, his disdain for city crowds, his fierce energy, and his dedication to painting scenes of cowboys and Indians while seeking solitude and natural light.
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Oregon
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Remington
Big Island
Chippens River
St Lawrence River
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Aynset
Howe
Enna
Ev ‘Ry
Mig Island
Inglebrook
Chippewa
Arisona
St Lawrence
Habitant
Alway
Tafi
Rotand
Taft
Cupone Faye
Textr
Bia
New Rochelle
Statehood Prospects for Anzone and New Mexco
The article notes cautious steps toward statehood for New Mexico and Arizona, with Congress set to authorize constitutional conventions and funding. Presidents Taft urges care in selecting delegates and warrants submission of drafts to voters. Conventions failing to protect lands and resources may be rejected, but a congress bill may outline selection and voting processes for adopting constitutions, aiming to add two states within a year post adjournment.
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New
Mexco
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Arizona
Congresa
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Congress
Jaffa the Ancient Port of Jerusalem Seaport of Trade and Legend
Jaffa, one of the oldest cities, is famed as a seaport linking the Cedar routes to Jerusalem and as the gateway to the Holy Land. Visitors ride ferries in open roadsteads, view orange groves, and visit relic houses, convents, and markets before boarding trains to Jerusalem through the hills.
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Jesus
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Holy Land
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St. George
England
Story of Joan of Arc and the Maid of Orleans
The Maid of Orleans rises from peasant life to lead French forces, driven by visions. Joan, born in Domremy, inspires victories at Orleans and Reims, crowns Charles VII at Rheims, but is later captured, handed to the English, condemned as a witch, and burned in Rouen on May 30 1431.
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Snowstorm and ministerial moves shade midweek news
A jumble of items cites Radway men receiving five dollars and Pocantico Hills teachers ten, plus a note on gold pieces and school staff. It mentions snow blanketing John D Rockefeller’s golf course and Rockefeller’s possible Southward departure for leisure. Also reports Minister Wilton leaving Brussels as US officials await the new envoy Charles Page Beye, with Grant Smith in charge.
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Wilton
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Brusssle
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Charles Paga Beye
Leorismat
New Fors Formed District Smuggling Ring to Aid Authorities
A new association of wholesale firms in the Malden Lane district formed to cooperate with federal authorities in cracking down on smugglers. Committees were appointed and plans laid to track shipments and sales, aiming to curb diamond and pearl smuggling and improve record keeping from London to New York. The report notes diamonds largely originate in Bath Africa with Cape of Good Hope shipments to London, and mentions a broader push to trace imports and deter illicit trade including the use of a syndicate-led underground route.
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Washington Post
Malden Lane
Feders
Department of Commerce and Labor
Bath Africa
Cape of Good Hope
London
South Africa
New York
Amaterium
Antwerp
Paris
Waltham Watch Co Guarantees Limited to Regular Dealers
The Waltham Watch Company offers the broadest guarantee only when watches are bought from a regular jeweler and not from a general store. The reason is that only trusted channels ensure proper service, authenticity, and adherence to warranty terms.
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