Ten Cents to Marry Under Wisconsin Law
Julius G. Kroken Dane county register of deeds offers to record common law marriage contracts for ten cents each. No doctor’s fee pastor or certificate required. Registration is needed for court recognition under the new eugenic law as inquiries report few licenses issued.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Atter
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Julius G. Kroken
Register of Deeds
Dane County
Tug and Two Barges Brought Safe to Port
The tug Ed Ward Luckenbach and the barges General Knox and Clintonia, feared missing, have been brought safely to Norfolk Virginia. The trio were towed in by the tug F Luckenbach after breaking away in a recent storm. The Edward Luckenbach reached a Delaware breakwater as the other vessels were located near Wachapreague and Winter Quarter.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
Ed Ward Luckenbach
General Knox
Clintonia
I F. Luckenbach
Edward Luckenbach
Delaware
Edgar F. Luckenbach
Wachapreague
Winter Quarter
Blame Fixed for High Prices In Grocers Meeting
Chicago January 8 retailers say blame for the high cost of living rests with consumers and not merchants. Sol Westerfeld of the National Grocers Association notes Americans shout about prices while foreigners stay silent. S. W. Straus proposes a conference with thrift groups to raise individual thrift standards.
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Associated Press
Chicago
National Association
Sol Westerfeld
The
S. W. Straus
Grocers’ ‘Association
American Society For Thrift
School Improvement Association Agrees Library Additions
At a well attended monthly meeting of the E. L. Russell School Improvement Association, held at the school building, it was decided to subscribe to a literary magazine and purchase twelve volumes for the school library. A kindergarten debt of $25 was moved to be paid.
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E. L. Russell School Improvement Association
Tennis Champion Jay Gould to Play Jay Gould
The Racquet Club of Philadelphia announces a schedule featuring a tennis match between Jay Gould world amateur champion and G H Covey world professional champion for the open championship. The match is likely in late March or early April.
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Jay Gould
Philadelphia
Tust
G.H. Covey
R Tervin Reappointed Chairman Of Mobile Bar Association
The Mobile Bar Association elected officers for the year with R Tervin named chairman and other officers retained. A disbarment committee was proposed to investigate ethics breaches including ambulance chasing after a fatal Mobile and Ohio wreck and related attorney solicitations. Membership and banquet plans were discussed and a 6 pm meeting time set.
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R. T. Ervin
Stewart Brooks
Norville RB
David H. Edington
Mobile
Mage
Edington
Ohio
Ethics and Reform Committee
Folington
The Blue Bird Engagement At Lyric Theatre
Seats for The Blue Bird at Lyric Theatre on Friday and Saturday January 10 began Wednesday morning. S O R sign expected at all three performances. Shuberts promise complete New Theatre production with the New York cast of 100 players. Box office open daily 9 am to 6 pm.
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Lyric Theatre
Mobile
Shuberts
New Theatre
New York
Morosco Brings Peg O Heart Cast to Lyric Theatre
Oliver Morosco selects the strong touring company to present Peg O My Heart at the Lyric Theatre Monday and Tuesday January 12 and 13 with a matinee. Laurette Taylor stars in New York Cort Theatre version. cast includes Blanche Hall Ruth Gartland Fred L. Tiden and Vivian Gilbert. Seats ready Saturday.
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Oliver Morosco
New York
California
Peg O’ My Heart
Lyric Theatre
Blanche Hall
Ruth Gartland
Fred L. Tiden
Vivian Gilbert
Money Saving Home Cough Syrup Recipe Promises Quick Relief
A vintage home remedy ad touts making cough syrup at home by mixing sugar and warm water into syrup and adding Pinex. The brew allegedly relieves ordinary coughs within a day, has gentle laxative and tonic effects, and improves hoarseness, with claimed cost savings over store bought preparations.
German Potash Syndicate Sues For 2 Million Fund
The German potash syndicate sues Imperial Chancellor von Gethmann Hollweg seeking the return of 2 million dollars from the propaganda fund. The fund, raised by a 1910 potash tax, was to advertise fertilizer merits at home and abroad but remains partly unused and may be diverted to general purposes.
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Associated Press
Berlen
von Gethmann- Hollweg
Propaganda Fund
Germany
Hulk of the Oklahoma Sent to the Bottom
The hulk of the Oklahoma, a derelict destroyer, was wrecked in eighteen fathoms off Fenwick Island. A Seneca attack used a six-pounder after mine explosives proved impractical, with shells fired as waves surfaced the tanker.
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Associated Press
Washington
Oklahoma
Seneca
Fenwick Island Light
Former Chief Justice of Manitoba Dies in Los Angeles
Sir Joseph Dubuc aged 73, former chief justice of Manitoba, died last night in Los Angeles after a brief illness. Born in Quebec, he served as speaker of the provincial legislature and for 21 years as vice chancellor of the University of Manitoba, later leading the province’s supreme court. King George V knighted him two years ago.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Jan
Joseph Dubuc
Province of
Manitoba
Sir Joseph
Quebec
University of Manitoba
Supreme Court
King George V
Turks Hanking After the Greeks
Constantinople dispatch reports confidential talks in London aiming to secure funds for additional warships. Indications point to a potential Turkish movement against Greece with about forty thousand troops involved in the scenario.
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Associated Press
London
Constantinople
Daily Mail
Turkey
Greece
Paris Journal Defamation Suit Dismissed for 20 Cents
In Paris on January 8 a civil court dismissed a $20,000 defamation suit by Mme. Steinheil against the Journal. The case concerned alleged defamatory comments in her memoirs and the court awarded both Mme. Steinheil and her English publisher 20 cents damages for breach of contract in abridging and publishing the memoirs. Both plaintiffs had sought $100,000.
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Paris
Mme. Steinheil
Forces Gather at Aivali for Possible Descent on Mytilene
Reports say forces are gathering at Aivali for a potential assault on Mytilene as the island remains under siege by Greek authorities late in the conflict.
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Aivali
Mytilene
Greece
Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey Praised by Elderly Couple
Geo W Margeaux of Arlington and his wife say Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey restored energy and health after doctors failed. They claim improved sleep, strength for daily chores, and renewed vitality at ages 66, urging others who feel run down or with weak heart to try the remedy as directed.
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Duffy
Geo. W. Margeaux
Arlington
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Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y
M. Forcheimer & Co
R. Tervin
Chaiman
Mobile Bar Association
Law and Equity Court Room
Edington Asks
Probe
the Blue Bird
St Emanuel
Ratine
von Hollweg
Hulk
Porte
Duffy’s Pure
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