Curt War Reflections by James W. Gerard 1917 Memoir
James W. Gerard discusses early World War I expectations among Germans and mentions Japan potential entry. The Hungarian nobility are praised for manners and dress, with notes on Archduke Frederick's daughter and royal precedence implications. Mentions of Merlin and Prince Honen Feany hint at diplomatic attitudes and social roles during the period.
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James W. Gerard
Japan
Henlohe
Frederick
Merlin
Honen Feany-eolng
Russia
Austria
Wars and diplomacy amid German foreign intrigue 1914
An account recounts dumdum cartridge rumors at Longwy, the Japanese embassy demo, and Germany’s Aug 16 ultimatum leading to war. It details American naval talks with Von Tirpitz, Austrian and Hungarian contingents, and a Berlin embassy raid on Oct 2 as Germans press neutrality amid Marne battles and rising tensions.
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Longwy
Wilson
Walter Gherardi
von Tirpitz
America
Rotterdam
Geheimrat Letze
Foreign Office
Count Sigray
Berlin
Hussars
Montana
New York
England
Austria
George Iies
Count Czirakl
London
Washington
United States
Germany
Toc
Imperial Foreign Office
Marne
Harvey
Ciminal
Herr von Gwinner
Deutsche Bank
Tom
Kommandantur
Immunity Claims Over Seized Papers Highlight Diplomatic Dispute
The record notes a breach of procedure when a seizure incident occurred and describes how authority acknowledged the error. It details Mermann’s urging to forget the matter and the potential precedent a formal lapse might set for pressing similar seizures, referencing Von Igel’s private papers and Count von Bernstorff’s claim of immunity due to his German embassy service in Washington.
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Foreign Office
Mermann
von Igel
Vertheless
Washington
Count von Bernstorff
Dog Saves Children From Auto Accident
Two small boys on West Mercury were saved from serious injury when a large bird dog barked and dragged the younger child to safety as a speeding car turned the corner. The frightened sibling followed, but the dog kept both boys from harm. moments later they returned to play in the road.
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West Mercury
Aleck McLean Arrested After Assault Charge
Aleck McLean was arrested yesterday afternoon by Patrolman Hanni gar on a charge of assault and to be held by authorities. McLean is accused of firing a shot at J. McIntyre last Sunday during a fight in which McIntyre says he was set upon by several men. McLean denies being in the crowd.
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Aleck McLean
Hannigar
McLean
J. Mcntyre
McIntyre
Horoscope for Tuesday August Seventh 1017 Fateful Day for Lovers and Artists
The horoscope notes a strong benefic planetary alignment involving Venus Mercury and the sun promising fortune for lovers actresses and writers. It forecasts fame for a heroically acting individual and suggests a bright literary future. cautions balance between emotion and reason and foresees greater public achievement for women in theater and fashion. Children born that day may be unusually bright.
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Mercury
Jusiter
Gayellen
California
Atlantic
America
Russia
Leo
McChire Newspaper Syndicate
All Religions Are Brothers and Shared Divine Truths
A speaker from the Order of the Star of the Past argues that all religions share a hierarchy of divine teachers and common truths. He cites symbols like the cross, doctrines such as the unity of God and karma, and similarities in founder narratives, births in secret places, and miraculous deaths, as evidence of a universal spiritual inheritance.
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Lowell
Maate
Shay
Butte
Order of the Star of the Past
Theosophical Society
Jesus
Rome
Egypt
Assyria
Chaldea
India
China
America
Mexico
Sat
Chit
Ananda
Kahma
Vishnu
Mahadeva
Krishna
Mithra
Mary
Osiris
Buddha
Ralph Waldo Tring
God
Green returns home optimistic amid war effort in Montana
Al Green, touring Southern California, returns to Butte to declare investment in Butte real estate and optimism for local recovery. He cites California wartime activity, agriculture, and regional buyers as proof of national effort, noting soldiers and crops. Green welcomes Montanans abroad and emphasizes local opportunities.
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al Green
California
San Francisco
Butte
Los Angeles
Butteries
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