Word: telegramming
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From Dean Pound came a telegram requesting more time in which to weigh the offer of Wisconsin's Presidency, saying that "a situation had arisen in the East which made immediate decision impossible...
...close of his speech Dean Pound stated that he had that morning received a telegram from the University of Wisconsin informing him that John Callahan, head of the Wisconsin State Board of Education, was arriving in Boston on Sunday afternoon for a final conference on the subject of his appointment at the Western university. Dean Pound intimated that he might be able to announce his final decision following the interview...
...Manhattan theatre is playing a drama entitled They Knew What They Wanted. One night last week, as the curtain was about to rise, a telegram was received saying that the President was coming to attend the play, but had been delayed in New Jersey. He was anxious to see the first act. Would it be too much trouble to wait a few minutes for him? For 30 minutes actors and audience waited. Then both became restive. Someone went out before the curtain and explained the situation, took a vote on whether the delay should be continued. The majority voted...
Bootlegging must be stopped in Philadelphia and Dartmouth in the stadium. Worcester Telegram...
Late last night the Lampoon received a telegram from R. E. Sherwood '17 saying that on account of illness in his family he would be prevented from attending the convention as he had planned...