Socialists gain control in Oslo municipal vote
In Christiania and across Norway the Socialist share rose as the capital shifted from Conservative rule after 16 years. The Socialists won 42 of 84 aldermanic seats, leaving Conservatives 37 and Radicals 5, signaling plans for mayoral selection and broader state-driven measures to curb living costs and provide municipal stores, housing, and goods at cost.
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Associated Press
Christiana
Norway
Christian
Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound and Pills Trial Offer
An advertisement urges readers to mail five cents with name and address to Foley & Co. in Chicago for a trial package. The bundle reportedly contains Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets, distributed by Mann Drug Co.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Ill
Foley
Mann Drug Co
Austria Denies War Responsibility in Dispatch to Neutrals
London reports Count Czernin von Chodenitz, Austro-Hungarian foreign minister, sent a note to U S diplomats and the Holy See outlining Vienna’s view of the Entente reply to peace proposals. The note echoes Germany, cites Serbia tensions, and declares before God and mankind Austria repels responsibility for continuing the war.
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London
Czernin von Chodenitz
United States
Holy See
Entente
Austria
Serbia
Sarajevo
D. A. R. Denounces Graveyard Bill in Charlotte
Five Charlotte D. A. R. chapters telegrammed Representative Pharr protesting a bill by W. M. Matthews granting local authorities power to move graves without extra legislative enactment. The bill is denounced in Mecklenburg. Also reported, the will of Regulus A. Lee was probated, dated yesterday, reading only one line: all that I have is my sister's.
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Charlotte
Pharr
Raleigh
W. M. Matthews
Mecklenburg
Regulus A. Lee
Lizzie Lee
Whole Time Health Officer Sought in Rowan
A joint committee of county commissioners health and school board and city aldermen11 decided to recommend hiring a whole time health officer and to establish a system of medical inspection for all Rowan County schools.
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Salisbury
Health and School Board
Rowan
Major League Managers for 1917 NL and AL
Lists of major league club managers for 1917 across the National and American Leagues. Highlights two new pilots Jack Barry of the Red Sox and Fred Mitchell of the Cubs, with veteran leaders Connie Mack McGraw Griffith Stallings and Mathewson among the seasoned managers. Barry to manage while still playing, Mitchell previously a pitcher turned catcher and coach.
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Boston
John J
Jack) Barry
Chicago
Clarence H. Rowland
New York
William A. Brown
Detroit
Hugh Jennings
Washington
Clark Griffith Cleveland
Lee Fohl
Philadelphia
Connie Mack
St. Louis
Fielder Jones
Jack Barry
Red Sox
Fred Mitchell
Cubs
Barry
Bill Carrigan
Athletics
Holy Cross College
The
Eddie Collins
Keystone
Worcester
Mass
Chicago Cubs
St. John
N. B
Boston Americans
Philadelphia Nationals
Brooklyn
Toronto
Maple Leafs
Mitchell
Cambridge
Concord
N. H
John McGraw
Giants
Clark Griffith
George Stallings
Braves
Hughey Jennings
Detroit Tigers
Miller Huggins
St. Louis Cardinals
Wilbert Robinson
Bill Donovan
New York Yankees
Pat Moran
Phillies
Clarence Rowland
White Sox
Cleveland
Christy Mathewson
Cincinnati Reds
Jimmy Callahan
Pittsburgh Pirates
St. Louis Browns
Callahan
Jones
Dinner Honoring Frederick B. Lynch At Delmonico's
A group of New York financiers and Democratic figures host a dinner at Delmonico's tonight to honor Frederick B. Lynch of St Paul. The event recognizes his 16 years as Minnesota member of the Democratic National Committee and as chairman of the executive committee.
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Frederick B. Lynch
New York
Delmonico’s
St. Paul
Lynch
Minnesota
Teo
Founders' Day Plans At Washington and Lee College
Lexington Va Jan 13 Arrangements for Founders Day at Washington and Lee University on January 19 are nearly complete A feature will be an address in the morning by Secretary of War Newton D Baker class of 1894 The event is expected to draw the largest alumni gathering ever seen at Lexington before finals
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Lexington
Washington and Lee University
Newton D. Baker
Milner born in Germany launches with English loyalty
The article notes Lord Milner one of England’s Big Five for directing the war against Germany was born in Germany. It highlights his early education there and his evident loyalty to England and his mother’s native country. It adds Milner’s surprising linguistic talent and mentions his quick arrival in South Africa to begin his duties.
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London
Lord Milner
England
Germany
South Africa
Multilingual Proficiency of a High Commissioner Discussed
The high commissioner demonstrated fluency in Dutch enabling ready conversation with Boer statesmen. He was versed in most leading European languages, nearly all at his command.
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Europe
Tarnow to Sail for Washington as New Austro Hungarian Ambassador
Amsterdam reports Count Tarnow named Austro Hungarian ambassador to the United States. He will sail today on the Noordam to assume duties in Washington. His crossing is guaranteed by England and France that naval commanders will not hinder him.
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Tarnow
Amsterdam
Count Tarnow
United States
Dumba
Noordam
Washington
Atlantic
England
France
Croup Relief Noted After Foley’s Honey and Tar
Billie Mayberry of Etkert Ga reports that two children began choking with croup three weeks ago and after giving Foley's Honey and Tar before bed, both slept well and awoke with no cough or croup signs. For sale by Mann Drug Company.
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Billie Mayberry
Etkert
Foley
Croup
Mann Drug Company
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Patrick J. Moran
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Christy Matherson
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International League
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Crimson
Stallings
Washington and Lee
North State Telephone Company
High Point Enterprise
Lee
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