King Donated 10 Million to Colleges in Past Year
New York reports John felled gave ten million dollars to universities and colleges in the last year. DePauw received 100000, Earlham 30761, Franklin 49300, and Wabash 50000 among others according to the General Education Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qil
Report of Educational
New York
N.Y
John Felled
General Education Board
Tadiaha Colleges
DePauw
Larlham
Franklin
Wabash
Forger Collier and Harvey Admit Similar Offences
Charles Collier and Harvey, professional forgers, pleaded guilty to a charge of forgery. Both men have served prior sentences for similar crimes and are expected to be sentenced late today. Harvey recently released from prison and living with Collier in Vincennes. local Jail inmates report past bad checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Collier
Seaatine Louis
Harvey
Collier
Wwe
Poth
Vincenes
Vincennes
Portugal votes to join Britain in war against Germany
Lisbon reports the Portuguese Chamber voted for preparations to join England in the war against Germany after a colonial secretary announced another German attack on Angola. The article notes fortifications along the English east coast with trenches and barbed wire, anticipation of further German raids, and vigilance led by Commander in Chief Sir Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Portiguese
Portugal
England
Germany
Portugese Provinc
Angola
United Press
Settrce
London
Flanders
Henden
Tha
Sirs
Hamilton
Lord Kitchenér
Ing
Dover
Gutierrez to Leave Mexico as provisional president chosen
Dispatches from Nuevo Laredo to the Mexican consul report provisional president Gutierrez will govern the capital until a new provisional president is selected by a convention in Mexico City on January 10. The information is unconfirmed by other sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuevo Laredo
San Antonio
Texas
Psident “Gutierrez
Aconimntios
Villistas
Zapatistas
Mexico City
French Advance Near Dixshoote Reported in War Front
French and British troops push forward along the front east of Befune toward the village of Giverchy as reports indicate progress on the Dixschoote sector. The advance signals continued pressure in the Verdun era style of engagement with shifting positions and renewed bombardments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Francé
Woman Suffrage Bill Defeated After Strenuous Debate
In Washington on December 23 the House defeated the proposed January 10 woman suffrage bill after a vigorous debate. The prohibition section was central to the discussion as lawmakers sought a breathing spell before resuming prohibitions legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Undertaking Firm Interest Sold by George Ziliak
George Ziliak, long tied to M. Colvin undertakers, sells his stake in the firm to Alva Key. After January 3, Key will take over control and assume the office duties. Ziliak plans to resell here by April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ziliak
Colvin
Undertakers
Basknésp
Alva Key
Jam
Solvin
King George Allocates Royal Gift of Beef to Sandringham Tenants
Royal gift of beeves arranged by King George for the Sandringham estate tenants and employees. The war impact led to no usual Christmas routines in the royal household this year and the annual present is still planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Royal Sandringham Estate
Royal Household
Ben Hur Notice for Ben Hew Payment Deadline
The notice states Thursday as the last day to pay Ben Hew. if not paid by the 25th, action will be suspended. Scribe Geo. H. Padgett notes the December 22-3rd date with a warning not to pend on the scribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. Padgett
Also Mentioned on This Page
Italy
College
MO. D
Forger
Chas
Peth
Enemiles
France
Lah Nok
HSS
Essex
Suffolk
Norfolk
Mes
Merry Christmas
the House of Good Outfitting
Whitmans
Gutierrez
Mexico
Commission Wil Rule Capital
Dis
Alva
Chanige
Mr. Zillak
King George
BEN Hur
W.hen
Ier
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!