George Washington Called for Troops in England War Posters
London dispatch cites reproductions of Washington quotes urging active duty and patriotic effort amid crisis. Posters claim a stronger, more practical commitment from every man, echoing early American resolve as UK observers weigh the United States response.
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United Press
London
George Washington
England
Foland
Washington
United States of America
Ambitious Seattle official builds municipal wireless service
Capt. A. A. Paysse port warden of Seattle creates the first municipal wireless system in the United States using junk and a patrol boat tender. The service dispatches ship messages at no cost, challenging Marconi’s monopoly and gaining backing from local commercial and shipping interests. Paysse aims for two operators on duty every hour.
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Paysse
Marconi Company
Jack Jungmeyer
A. A. Paysse
Seattle
United States
Marconi Corporation
Capt
Marcon
Marconi
Paysane
Marecont
Capt. Paysse
Amateur cop lands in jail after impersonation
James Bleacher a 23 year veteran with dreams of policing tricked himself into impersonating an officer. He followed a couple to their Market Street home in Chinatown and confronted them. Bleacher was arrested and sent to the workhouse for 10 days after pleading for mercy.
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New York
James Bleacher
Allen Sr
Herman Marguller
Sarah
Market St
Chinatown
Bleacher
Margulies
Policeman Petit
Madison St
Lieut. Summers
Ten Eyck
Tombs Court
Preacher
Lloyds Bets On Ferdinand and War Duration
Lloyds in London offers odds Ferdinand of Buleria will not reign until June 1 1916 at 3 to 1. War duration odds suggest the conflict may not last beyond December 1916 at 10 to 1. A new heavy bet covers a soldier not being killed, offered 1 against death.
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United Press
London
Lloyd’s
Ferdinand
Buleria
Balkans
Lloyd's
Workingmen Save $2,150,000 in October Postal Savings
Washington reports a record rise in postal savings deposits for October, with total deposits increasing by 2,150,000 to 71,500,000. The number of individual depositors reached 552,000, reflecting strong post office savings activity nationwide.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Harvard senior walk-in in pajamas at Gallitzin tower
Louis R. Barber, a Harvard senior, walked into the Pennsylvania railroad telegraph tower in Gallitzin, Pennsylvania at 1:30 a.m. wearing only pajamas an overcoat and shoes. He was dazed with blood trickling from a cut over his right eye and could not recall recent events.
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Gallitzin
Louis RE. Barber
Harvard
Pennsylvania Railroad
England solves munitions puzzle with shotgun cartridge supply
Copenhagen dispatch reports evidence suggesting England has resolved the munitions shortage for sporting shotgun cartridges, with a plentiful supply cited as achieved.
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Copenhagen
England
Girl cured but does not realize recovery shocking doctors
In Los Angeles a 15 year old girl named Carlotaa Sauseda who was paralyzed after a 12 year old fall is now deemed physically and mentally normal by doctors and teachers. Her mind, however, has not acknowledged the recovery, and awakening it could allow walking and talking like other children.
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Los Angeles
Carlotaa Sauseda
Keeps Same Store 67 Years He Is 87
Phoenixville Conn December 2 Simeon A Wheaton 87 years old has run a single room store for 67 years since 1848. He opened shop in Phoenixville and has continued uninterrupted business. A curious note describes his weight as 150 pounds and his soap making urge.
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Phoenixville
Conn
Simeon A. Wheaton
Electrical Prosperity Week Ends With Big Ball Spectacle
The six day celebration closes with an incandescence blaze on Saturday night. A large crowd attended the Hippodrome Thursday and joined the electrical ball fundraiser for injured workers. Prizes were electrical appliances. Hale E. Dewey's orchestra played at the Press Club Theatre with the Green Lake Ladies Quartet.
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Hippodrome
Hale E. Dewey
Press Club Theatre
Green Lake
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