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Mother Gives Xmas Kiss, Then Dies/Died on Xmas Smiling (1911)

The Tacoma Times 26 Dec. 1911 “BRAVE MOTHER GIVES XMAS GREETING TO CHILDREN-DIES      San Francisco, Dec. 26-Mrs. Alva … More

Suicides Exchange Christmas Greetings (1911)

The Tacoma Times, 26 Dec. 1911      “LOS ANGELES-‘A merry Christmas to you, old man. I hope you’ll soon be … More

Tragedies of Yuletide (1905)

The Guthrie Daily Leader, 26 Dec. 1905 “Brought on Apace With Joyous Events of the Christmas Season Poisoned by Candy. … More

Stabbed Farmer Fell Dead at Santa’s Feet Under Christmas Tree (1908)

  Salt Lake Tribune 26 Dec. 1908 “STABBED TO DEATH ON CHRISTMAS EVE      Louisville, Mo., Dec. 25-George Rider, … More

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