Governor-Elect Wilson Says He Will Land Anywhere on Some Necks
New York December banquet notes the New Jersey governor-elect Woodrow Wilson declaring he will land “on some people’s necks” and warning against losing local power as federal oversight grows. The Southern Society event featured Wilson and others praising national purpose while stressing local self government.
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Remai
New York
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Southern Society of New Yark
South
Weaingt
Tm Ptc
Thia
Neignabors
Wilson
Dia
Southern Society
William G Mudcoe
Geyelect Wilson
Martin W Littheton
Littleton
McAdoo
Mr Wilson
Abraham Lincoln
Grover Cleveland
Thedore Roosevelt
United
Three Sent To Asylum In District Police Action
Washington police picked up two suspected insane individuals and sent them to the Washington Asylum for observation. An escaped St Elizabeths patient was arrested and returned. Clarke, a 40 year old laborer from Bowen road, was taken to the hospital after suspicion of insanity. Catherine Roland, 43, of 1006 K SE, was found near the Government Hospital area and sent to the asylum. Sue, missing since yesterday, was sent to the asylum. Walter Engle, 27, an escapee from a prior institution, was arrested at 1721 G Street NW and returned to the asylum.
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Washington
Joe
St Elizabeth's
Sue
Walter Engle
Voliceman Mundie
Third Precinct
Engles
G Street
Firemen Housewarming For Engine Company No 2
West End residents hosted a firehouse housewarming for Engine Company No 2 on G Street between Twenty First and Twenty Second Streets Northwest. Commissioner Johnston and Commissioner Judaon attended, with tours, a dejeuner, toasts, and addresses praising the department’s efficiency.
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Tuainewamen
West End
G Street
Johnston
Judaon
Henry Franc Js
Minve
Abram Simon
Frank Wagner
Morris Hahn
Nurse Miss Ger yude Rupp Receives Will Gift
In Atlantic City New Jersey on December 14 an elderly Philadelphia patient who nurses in his final days left Miss Ger yude Rupp a bequest of 1700 dollars stating her attentive care and kindness. The estate is being settled and the legatee is to receive the amount within days.
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Atlantic City
Geryude Rupp
Philadelphia
Daily Post
Washington Post
Elea
Agesin
American guest of Kaiser hosts lunch with professor
On December 14 the German emperor invited Exchange Professor Charles A Smith of the University of Virginia for lunch and tea at Potsdam. They discussed American literature and culture. An exhibition on American life at the Roosevelt Room in Berlin opens tomorrow, with Prof Rudolf Tombe of Columbia arranging a lecture series on these topics.
West Point to ban keeping chickens and civilian staff
In Newburgh dated December 14, Gen Barry orders a ban on keeping chickens at West Point. Civilian employees at the cadet mess, about 23, will be displaced by soldiers or relocated by government teamsters. Highland Falls residents dominate the civilian workforce at the post.
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Wantington
Newburgh
West
Ehiliavant
Wet Point
Highland Falls
Army Officers Promoted In Departmental Announcements
The War Department announced new general officer promotions with nominations to the Senate. Promotions include Col Joseph W Duncan to brigadier general after Brig Gen Walter Howe retires December 30, and Col Walter S Bebuyler to major general with Brig Gen Earl Thomas retiring January. Other changes include Col William P Duval to command the Philippines division as a major general, Col Erasmus M Weaver to chief of artillery with brigadier general rank, and Col George S Anderson to brigadier general. Navy midshipman Midsipman Hagan resigns from Annapolis after a Navy Department notice citing his voluntary departure.
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War Department
Senate
Walter Howe
Joseph W Duncan
Sixth Infantry
Earle Thomas
Walter S Bebuyler
Fifth Cavalry
William P Duval
Philippines
Frederick K Waid
George 8 Anderson
Nth Cavalry
Midsipman Hagan
Hagan
Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Navy Department
New Jersey
Army Officers and Enlisted Transfers and Assignments
A series of 1911 dated orders transferring and assigning officers and enlisted personnel. Capt Louis WooMuit Man commisary to leave after absences. First Lieut Gideon Ho Williams from recruiting service to his regiment. First Lieut George M Ler to report to Fort Riley for Mounted Service. Maj Joseph M T Partello to Fourth Infantry with duty at station. Maj Amos B Shattuck to Twenty Fifth Infantry with battalion assignment. First Lieut George M Edwards medical corps to visit New York for eye refraction study. First Lieut John P Kelly medical reserve corps to San Francisco home upon arrival. Capt Edward Hartmann quartermaster to Fort Hancock, New Jersey. Capt John J O Connell Twenty Eighth Infantry to Sentry, $8 desertion drop noted December 13. Maj Herman C Schumm sails for Manila about March 5 to assume command at Fort William Grande Island. Maj Clint Hearn sails for United States about April 6 to Fort Moiros for reassignment. Maj Daniel YW Ketcham sails for United States mid April to Fort Mott New Jersey to command post. Maj Samuel A Hephart to Jacksonville Barracks to assume command.
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Louis Woomuit
Gideon Ho Williams
Twenty Eighth Infantry
George M Ler
Fort Riley
Partello
Shattuck
George M Edwards
WHIT
New York City
John P Kelly
Naval Orders Assign Naval Leaders and Vessel Movements
Commander BR Salisbury is ordered to govern the naval station at Gham Mississippi while Midshipman P F Hambsch is placed on temporary duty with Lancaster for the Tish crew. Vessels arrive and sail between San Juan, Corinto, Brest, Culebra, Mare Island, San Diego, Boston, and Hampton Roads with various assignments and movements.
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Salisbury
Naval Station
Gham
P F Hambsch
Lancaster
Dixie Flugser
Preston
Reid
San Juan
Yorktown
Corinto
Calgoz St
Brest
Culebra
Paul Jones
Rowan
Mare Ysland
San Diego
Caesar
Boston
Hampton Roads
The Thought Gift: A Heartfelt Christmas Idea
Barbara Loyd urges choosing gifts that show personal thought rather than cost. By recalling friends tastes, past wishes, and daily habits, gifts become fitting and cherished. A note keeper who records desires ahead of time demonstrates attentive giving that outshines generic presents.
Alexandria and Fredericksburg Lodges Honor Washington Tomb
Alexandria Washington Lodge No 2 and Fredericksburg Lodge No 4 sent wreaths to Mount Vernon for George Washington's death anniversary. Delegates Edward J Kemper Samuel W Pitty Charles W Swan and NK Sweetser represented their lodges as Supt Dodge guided them to the tomb. Royal Arcanum officers named for the grand council and various local notices follow.
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Washington Post Bartau
King Street
Alexandria
Alexandria-Washing
Fredericksburg
George Washington
Alexandria-Washington
Washington
Edward J Kemper
Samuel W Pitty
Charles W Swan
Predericksbug
Royal Arcanum
Alexandria Cornwell
Royal Arecanum
J Watkins
Ro Mansfield
Alvin Powell
J G Graham
R M Prettyman
J T Watkins
J Alexander
George Uhler
M Pulman
J H Mansfield
J G Cockey
James Bayne
W F Carne
Koob Downham H Bioch
D H <Appich
New Critic of Balfour and British Election Results
London reports the general election leaves coalition and opposition tallies unchanged with Liberal government 223 Nationalists 61 Independent Nationalists 9 Labourites 38 total 231 and Unionists 251 Coalition 80. Austen Chamberlain signals discontent with Balfour’s campaign and opposes a referendum on tariff reform while 47 Jewish candidates lead to 16 elected. Government aims for electoral reform including pay for MPs and end to plural voting with a possible all elections on the same day. home rule and Welsh disestablishment deferred to 1912.
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London
Great Britain
Liberal Daily News
House of Commons
Endeavorers to Meet in Sydney in 1914
Boston December 14. The next world convention of the Worldwide Christian Endeavor Union will be held in Sydney Australia in 1914, as decided at the union's annual business meeting in this city today. The executive committee also discussed the forthcoming international convention at Atlantic City New Jersey next July.
Prize Listing From The Past Contains Numerous Named Awards
A long OCR fragment lists numerous prizes for various places, items, and prizes with capitalized headings. It includes cash rewards for near-correct solutions, watches, furniture sets, phonographs, sewing machines, clothing, and household items. Names of prizes are interspersed with misspellings and inconsistent formatting.
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