Friday, December 11, 2015
Today -100: December 11, 1915: Of personae non gratae, cranks, Model T’s, menaced rears, and Hydes
Germany finally recalls attachés Karl Boy-Ed and Franz von Papen, as the US demanded, and asks the US to arrange with Britain and France for their safe passage back to Germany.
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Ford manufactures its one-millionth Model T. They’re now selling for $440; when introduced in 1908 they were $850.
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Again I have to ask: is this a war or an extended alcohol-fueled orgy? Indeed,
I think we all know what “into Greek territory” means.
Loring Cross of Elizabeth, New Jersey, an engraver, is arrested for terrorizing women and girls in the streets (the details are a bit vague). His excuse: he’s been in a state of mania ever since he read Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
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