Sunday, November 8, 1914

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Correspondence (1 of 1)

Letter #208Time not recorded
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There is no news this morning except the capture of Tsingtau by the Japs . . . Winston of course would dearly love to break some crockery . . . After I went upstairs last night I tried my hand at drafting a King's speech.

Asquith mentions the capture of Tsingtau, Churchill's desire for adventure, and his drafting of the King's speech.

Mentioned:Winston Churchill • Hankey • Fisher • Sir Arthur Wilson

Metric Analysis

Romantic Adoration4/10
Political Unburdening5/10
Emotional Desolation0/10

Thematic Tags

Capture of TsingtauWinston ChurchillHankeyKing's speech
H.H. Asquith
Sutton Courtneyⓘ
HIS DAYDrafting King's speech.
Venetia Stanley
Sutton Courtenayⓘ

Official Register

1914-11-08

Top News

Daily Edition

British Indian forces capture the fortress at Fao, Iraq [11], [12], [13]. The German cruiser SMS *Emden* arrives at the Cocos Islands to destroy the wireless station [14], [12]. Russian troops repulse a Turkish attack at Kuprikeui in Armenia [15], [12].

Cabinet Council

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Parliament

RECESS
Adjourned