Friday, November 6, 1914
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Correspondence (1 of 2)
Letter #206Night
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My darling – after I wrote to you this afternoon I had a long & rather tiresome interview . . . as to the precise terms on which the War Loan of 250 millions is to be issued. . . . Goonie who sat next me at dinner was in very good form . . .
Asquith describes an interview about the War Loan, a dinner with Goonie, and discusses appointments.
Mentioned:Rufus Isaacs • Edwin Montagu • Bradbury • Cunliffe • Goonie Churchill • Wimborne
Metric Analysis
Romantic Adoration5/10
Political Unburdening5/10
Emotional Desolation0/10
Thematic Tags
War LoanPeerage for CunliffeWimborne appointment
Londonⓘ
HIS DAYCabinet. Lunch. Interview with bankers. Dinner with Goonie.
Cheshireⓘ
Official Register
1914-11-06Top News
Daily Edition
The German spy Carl Hans Lody is executed by firing squad at the Tower of London, the first such execution there in 167 years [1], [2]. In the House of Commons, Captain Arthur O'Neill becomes the first Member of Parliament to be killed in action [3], [4]. Japanese infantry storm the German trenches at Tsingtao [5], [4]. The Br itish Indian Army lands at Fao on the Persian Gulf [6], [4].
Cabinet Council
MEETING
>>Ref: War CouncilYes
Parliament
RECESS
Adjourned