Philadelphia-born Hopkinson Author of Hail Columbia
Philadelphia observes the seventy-fifth anniversary of Joseph Hopkinson who wrote Hail Columbia in 1798 amid war tensions. Born in Philadelphia in 1770 he became a noted lawyer and judge, famed for defending leaders in a riot case before Chase and later appointed to the U S district court by President Adams.
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Philadelphia
Patriotic Societies of
Columbia
Hopkinson
France
United States
Europe
Joseph Hopkinson
Francis Hopkinson
University of Pennsylvania
Benjamin Rush
Va. Cobbett
Samuel Chase
Supreme Court of the United States
Senate
Chase
John Quincy Adams
United States District Court
Pennsylvania
Christmas tree for horses in Boston sparks kindness drive
In Boston on December 23, the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals plans a postoffice square Christmas tree for dumb animals. The tree will be laden with apples carrots and other horse treats to teach drivers to be kind, a first of its kind in the country.
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Boston
Mass
Postoffice Square
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To
Christmas Holiday for Midshipmen at Naval Academy
Annapolis MD December 23 The Christmas holiday for midshipmen at the United States Naval Academy began today. Daily routine resumes January 2 after four days leave. Cadets may spend Christmas with family or friends out of town and may attend dances theatrics and other entertainments as available.
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Annapolis
United States Naval Academy
College Football Captains of 1917 List With Teams Across Nation
A compiled roster presents 1917 season captains by college and position. Notables include Alabama Carey Robinson center and Yale Artemus L. Gates tackle, with numerous peers from Harvard Harvard Walter H. Wheeler to Notre Dame James M. Phelan quarterback.
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Alabama
Poly
Carey Robinson
Allegheny
J. W. Harbaugh
Alma
Gordon French
Ames
Gilbert Demfield
Andover
Elmer G .Stover
Arkansas
Godie” Davidson
Boston College
Charles Fitzgerald
Bowdoin
Roland H. Peacock
Bradley Poly
C. A. Stewart
Brown
Mark Farnum
Carlisle
George Tits
Carnegie Tech
G. E. Finlay
Carroll
E. P. Atwood
Case
Frank Erben
Chicago
Frank KE. Pershing
Colby
Ernest J. Perry
Colgate
D. B. West
Colorado Aggies
Linnie Klenmedson
Colorado College
Thornton Thomas
Columbia
David A. Cochran
Cornell
F. T. Shiverick
Cornell College
Warren Hartwell
Dartmouth
F. J. Dusossoit
Denver
George Anderson
Doane
Wells King
Dubuque
Stephen Bessemer
Emporia
Steve Henshaw
Illinois
R. R. Kraft
Illinois College
C. Thiebaud
Indiana
Russell G. Hathway
Towa
Elwod J. Davis
Kansas Aggies
W.sanders
Kansas Wesleyan
B. Woods
Henyon
Lafayette Abbott
Knox
Temple Price
Lafayette
John A. Weldon
Lehigh
W. D. Maginnes
Maine
J. T. Reardon
Marietta
Frank Hayes
Marquette
Albert Delmore
Massachusetts Aggies
Roger W. Weeks
Miami
Lewis O. McVay
Michigan
Aggies
del Vandervoort
Minesota
George Hauser
Missouri
Paul Hamilton
Mt. Union
Dennis O’'Connors
Navy
Thomas G. Fisher
Muskingum
R.V. Gibson
Nebraska
Edson Shaw
New Hampshire
J. Morrill
New York University
Howard G. Cann
North Dakota Aggies
Paul Peterson
Northwestern
J. L. Driscoll
Notre Dame
James M. Phelan
Oberlin
Henry B. Hudson
Ohio State
Harold Courtney
Ottawa
Lloyd Staley
Penn State
Robert A. Higgins
Pittsburgh
H. Clifford Carlson
Princeton
Marion R. Wilson
Rensselaer
EL. N. Robertson
Rochester
E. M. Ogden
Rutgers
K. N. Randall
South Carolina
Richard Kerr
Stevens
W.G. T. Marshall
Syracuse
Joseph du Moe
Texas Aggies
Newton Settegast
Trinity
Myron Robinson
Tufts
Erling Deane
Union
F. D. Moynihan
Vanderbilt
Josh Cody
Vermont
Harry H. Denning
Villanova
Charles McGuckin
Virginia
James ©. Ward
Foley Kidney Pills Offered At Low Price For Relief
Advertisement notes no higher price for Foley Kidney Pills, a reliable family remedy from Manz Drug Company. Claims relief for sore muscles, stiff joints, rheumatic pains and bladder trouble at a low cost.
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Foley
Manz Drug Company
Petition in Belgians rest
Petition signed by prominent Americans calls on the President to oppose deportation of Belgian civilians by Germany. The document, announced by Elihu Root, will be forwarded to Washington tomorrow.
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New York
United States
Elihu Root
India Seen As Prosperous Yet Poor Compared To West
Simla India December 23 The Associated Press reports finance minister Sir William Meyer says India's economy is more prosperous than ever though still poor by Western standards. He notes rapid growth 1900 to 1910 in cotton and jute mills yarn and woven goods and rising exports while agriculture remains main industry. He cites bank deposits up and wealth spread uneven with middle class hit by price rises.
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Associated Press
Simla
India
William Meyer
William
Christmas Exodus From Washington Shrinks This Year
Washington reports a large number of trains carrying congressmen and officials home for Christmas. Both houses and the Supreme Court adjourned for recess, with government operations resuming after New Year. Officials plan to remain in Washington, while many from nearby states depart for holidays.
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Washington
Congress
Supreme Court
Government Service
Mortgage Sale in Guilford County High Point Lot 42
By virtue of a 1914 mortgage, W L White and wife defaulted. On January 8, 1917 at noon the land Lot 42 in Roland Park Co High Point is sold at public auction at the Guilford County Courthouse to satisfy the debt. Trustee W J Armfield oversees the sale.
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W. L. White
Guilford County
N C
N. C
High Point
High Point Township
Roland Park Company
Istor
Roland Park Co
W. J. Armfield
Christmas at Rideau Hall to be lively event
Ottawa reports the Christmas festival at Rideau Hall hosted by the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. A large Christmas tree, gift distribution, a household dance, and a sunrise service at the Anglican cathedral are planned. The couple enjoys winter sports and bring experience from Ottawa.
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Rideau Hall
Ottawa
Ont
Canada
Duke and Duchess of
Wrevonshire
Anglican
Duke
Duchess of Devonshire
Marquis of Osdowne
A 5 and Telegraph Company Action
A report notes the involvement of a five and telegraph company in the current proceedings.
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Harold Grove
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George Roach
Bethany
Kas
Cy” Bergstrom
A 5 and Telegraph Company
Greens
Boro Daily News
Mann Drug Co
Bennett’s Market
K.A.R
J. A. Hart Drug Co
Agents
High Point, N. C
K. R. R. Coupon
the Commercial National Bank
North State
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
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