Wedding of President Wilson and Galt to be family affair
Washington report details a quiet December 18 ceremony at 1308 Twentieth Street with Edith Bolling Galt and Woodrow Wilson. Only immediate family attend, with McAdoo the sole cabinet witness by relation. Post ceremony, the couple plans a brief southern honeymoon before returning for a White House reception and resumption of official duties.
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Woodrow Wilson
United States
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Wilson
Tyler
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Church of the Ascension
McAdoo
Grover Cleveland
White House
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Golt
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Francis Bowes Sayre
Williamstown
Mass
William G. McAdoo
Anne Howe
Philadelphia
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Virginia
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Julia
Gardiner
Long Island Sound
New York City
Cleveland
Frances Folsons
Jie
Cleve
Mr. Cleveland
Global War News With Balkan Front and Empire Plans
Reports from German and Greek sources indicate allied forces have crossed into Greece or are about to, with British and French retreats in Serbia and a possible decisive battle near Doiran. Germany refuses peace proposals unless terms respect German dignity, while Britain plans a large army by April 1916. Other items include American diplomacy, earthquakes, fires, and notable deaths and sports results.
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London
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Demir Kapu Pass
Kenali
Greet
Doiran
Washington Holds Defense Needs for Neutrality Amid War News
The annual report of Attorney General Thomas W. Gregory urges increased facilities and authority to keep the United States from being drawn into the European war and punish those who jeopardize neutrality. Austria is blamed for the Petrolite submarine attack. Britain’s interference with neutral trade is urged to be investigated. Emperor William removes Gabbin and Von Papen and seeks safe conducts for them. Britain cancels orders to requisition two vessels pending prize court. Treasury Secretary McAdoo states the current financial stance is strong, endorsing defense readiness as essential.
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United States
Congress
Thomas W. Gregory
Washington
William
Gabbin
Boy-Ed
von Papen
Coe
Great Britain
United
Hocking
Genesee
Page
London
State Department
British Foreign Office
the ‘Treasury
William’ M. McAdoo
Dunial
Denlares & Pond
Naeinalpie Gays
Swamp Root Promises Kidney Relief and Purity
An old advertisement extols Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root as a remedy for kidney, liver, and bladder troubles. It claims vegetable ingredients, non habit forming, and urges readers to buy from druggists or request a free sample by mail. Prices listed are fifty cents and one dollar.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
Paddy Ready With Excuse
A merchant suspected an Irish worker of tampering with whisky. The demijohn emptied, the liquor moved to bottles labeled Poison. Returning from the theater, the owner confronted the worker. The worker explained he feared suspicion and joked about poison, then admitted he tried to die by his own action.
No Children If War Continues Says Soldier Echoes
A New Republic piece quotes TI askel Zeni Peshkoff a socialist recalling the moment he went out to kill and how the unrealness of war sustains soldiers. Germans are not human beings to him. A French wounded man longs for peace and says he has no children and would desert for their sake if war returns.
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TI Askel Zeni Peshkoff
New Republic
Not today thank you halted bakery horse story
A London Mail note recounts a local corps review led by Sir Ian Hamilton. An officer rode a horse once known in a bakery business. A spectator yelled Baker causing the horse to stop. The officer then quipped Not today, thank you, and the procession moved on without more delay.
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Ian Hamilton
London Mail
Postum touted as quick aid for delicate meals
A reader letter from Kansas recalls a six year old niece sent to Ohio with typhoid risk after diet changes. Doctors gave up, but the Postum testimonial claims a restorative benefit from a nutrient rich drink. The letter emphasizes ease of digestion for convalescents and criticizes meat heavy diets.
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Ohio
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