Davies Offered Cabinet Post In Wilson Administration
Joseph E. Davies of Madison Wisconsin, secretary of the Democratic National Committee and manager of the western campaign at Chicago, was reportedly tendered a cabinet post by President-elect Woodrow Wilson. If accepted, he would become postmaster general.
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Washington
Joseph E. Davies
Madison
Wis
Democratic National Committee
Chicago
Trenton
N. J
Davies
Woodrow Wilson
Mr. Davies
Wilson
State cue artists to perform at La Crosse event
Plans for the state amateur billiard championship in La Crosse are near. C. L. V. Craft leads the local effort with ample public interest and substantial financial backing. Wisconsin Amateur Billiard association backs the tourney with entrants from Milwaukee Green Bay Madison and other cities expected. C. H. Schweizer is likely La Crosse’s top contender. Tickets available at the La Crosse Club or the Elks club.
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la Crosse
Green Bay
Madison
C. H. Schweizer
la Crosse Club
Elks Club
Wisconsin weighs in on savings from stricter scales
Madison reports a $4,250,000 annual saving to Wisconsin residents as governor McGovern was told by State Commissioner Emery that defective scales dropped from 29 percent to 13 percent after the new weights and measures inspections took effect this year.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
McGovern
Wisconsin Blue Book goes to printers in state release
The Wisconsin Blue Book copy for the state industrial commission was sent to printers. One hundred thousand copies will be published.
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Madison, Wis
Wisconsin
State Industrial Commission
Curious English Place Names and Their Odd Pronunciations
The London Chronicle lists eccentric Anglicized pronunciations for English towns such as Ribson for Rbudbaxton and Uddenmuckat for Woodmancote, with others like Sapser for Sawbridgeworth and Chosen for Churchdown. It cites a Hesiod aphorism on diligence and toil.
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England
London Chronicle
Rbudbaxton
Ribson
Woodmancote
Sawbridgeworth
Sapser
Churchdown
Sandiacre
Sensiker
Little Urswick
Lilosik
Aspatria
Spethry
St. Osith
Toosy
Chaddenwyche
Charnage
Happisburgh
Hazeboro
Salt Fleetby
Sullaby
Almondesbury
Amesbury
Conugresbury
Coomsbury
Childrens Conversation Cited in Detroit Free Press
Fragments show a mother and child exchanges about a father’s mood. The brief quote captures domestic tone and reflects period newspaper voice.
Cubs and Giants Win First Game
The Cubs defeated the Giants 24 to 17 while the Red Sox edged the Athletics 10 to 9 in the YMCA basketball league opener. The Giants led early but the Cubs pulled ahead before halftime for a seven point margin.
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CUBS
Giants
Red Sox
Athletics
Cubs and Giants Play Tough Rally Wide Lineup Details
In a hard fought game the Cubs led by Falk and Howe faced Anderson and Clowe of the Giants with final field goals tally and free throws showing Falk 1 Pope 2 Simmerling 1 Anderson 1 Clowe 7 Beranek 3. Red Sox edged Athletics by one point as Solie Strum Enders led scoring and Enders added free throws.
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Cubs
Falk
Howe
Pope
Simmerling
Kolb
Gates
Giants
Anderson
Beranek
Simon
Schwanzle
Clowe
Mueller
Red Sox
Athletics
Geupel
Solie
Ryan
Johnson
Lass
Woodbrooke School for Social Service Affiliated with University
At Woodbrooke in England a social service school hosts men and women from many countries studying various kinds of social work. The institution is affiliated with Birmingham University.
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Woodbrooke
Eng
Birmingham University
Marry Plans Prompt Landlord Quip From Eller's Dialog
A brief exchange shows a young man informing his landlady he will soon marry. The landlady jokes that marriage is not needed to repay a small debt, illustrating a lighthearted moment from the Meggendorfer Blatter source.
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Eller
Runge Found Guilty of Murder in Milwaukee Court
Wenzel Runge was convicted of first degree murder for the death of his wife Anna in a February fire at their Blue Mound road home. The jury deliberated about five hours before delivering the verdict in municipal court. A motion for a new trial followed, citing new evidence about a trunk key. a hearing is set for December 31 before Judge Backus.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wenzel Runge
Runge
Anna
Blue Mound Road
Edith and Ada discuss singing for Mr Boreleigh at length
Edith reveals strong dislike for Mr Boreleigh while Ada confirms she sang for him nearly an hour last night. The exchange shows personal tension surrounding the man and Ada’s performance.
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Edith
Lunar Peaks Outshine Mount Blanc on the Moon
The article notes twenty eight lunar mountains higher than Mount Blanc. It highlights the Moon’s topographical variety and mentions known peaks surpassing the size of Mount Blanc.
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Mount Blanc
Tea In Russia Becomes Imperial National Drink
Tea spreads across the Russian empire reaching Siberia and other regions becoming the favored national beverage.
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Russia
The
Empire
Siberia
Musical Note Dialogue Cited by London Mail
A London Mail snippet records a brief exchange about musical skill with lines indicating inquiry and partial affirmation about piano playing. The dialogue centers on whether the person is musical and includes a humorous negation.
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London Mail
Fast Mail Wreck near Casselton Ends in Fatal Crash
Great Northern fast mail train No 28 struck a standing freight near Casselton North Dakota yesterday. Engineer James Uppigrove of Breckenridge Minnesota was killed instantly and Fireman Charles Reid was badly scalded. The engine overturned and Uppigrove was crushed to death.
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Casselton
N. D
Great Northern Fast
James Uppigrove
Breckenridge
Trouble Always Finds Its Mark on State Street
A fragment speaks of trouble as an ever-present force and a witty exchange about sightings on State street. Narration contrasts perception with repeated claim of seeing multiple versions of a person. The tone hints at humor and social observation.
Domestic Hints From The Scotch American
Castor oil becomes tasteless if beaten and mixed with the white of an egg. Very old people need from a third to a half as much food as when in their prime. Cocoa has several nutritious oils, and in this respect differs from either tea or coffee. When choosing beef press it with the thumb and if it rises quickly it is of good quality. Some housekeepers believe eggs beat more quickly with a pinch of salt. When hanging out cloths hang skirts by the bands nightdresses by the shoulders and stockings by the toes. Bathe eyes with tepid water and boracic acid when tired and avoid overuse. A letter sealed with the white of an egg cannot be opened by steam as heat only firms it.
Thief Always Gets Caught in Germany’s Prisons
Berlin December 21 Herman Quarsdorf today began an eighteen month sentence after serving forty five of fifty seven years in German prisons for theft. Theft has always driven his incarcerations from a reform school at age eight, with brief releases followed by renewed jail terms.
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Berlin
Herman Quarsdorf
Germany
Advice Turns To Silence When Givers Speak
A quip notes that some people only heed guidance when they offer it to others, implying selective listening and irony in advice exchanges.
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