Twilight of Gipsy Passion In Russia’s Social Scene
A 1914 feature explores how Tsiganki entertainers influence Russian life. From Moscow restaurants to army circles, gipsy singers and dancers shape fashion, loyalty, and scandal, with tales of lavish spending, revolvers, and romantic alliances amid a society enthralled by their mystique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Brown
St Petersburg
Tal Ganki
M Rogatin
Moghilet
Manansieff
Moscow
Tver
Bieleky
Fedor Pastukoff
South
Russia
Tsiganki Pastuhof
Broughc
Vasilief
Philologicial Faculty
Katinsna Sorokina
Bessarabia
George Wichaimiteh
Michelas II
Michael
Sleep Eases for Lord Rosebery After Night Cap Advice
London June 20 Lord Rosebery famed for insomnia found relief after an old Scotch woman advised wearing a night cap at bedtime. He previously sought cure from many doctors and even a Japanese specialist. He also reversed doctors orders on open window drafts, agreeing the breeze worsened his sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Rosebery
Tokio
Dalmeny
Jinney Macpherson
Lord
Cathleen Vanderbilt Seen As Fairy Godmother In Society Circles
London notes Cathleen Vanderbilt and her mother Mrs Reginald Vanderbilt visit Mr and Mrs Alfred G Vanderbilt and enjoy a gay season. Cathleen tours on the Venture distributing sweets to poor children along the road while Alfred and wife entertain at society events. The Vanderbilts plan Newport trips late June or near month’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cathleen Vanderbilt
Reginald Vanderbilt
Alfred G Vandermit
Alfred G's
Cathleen
Alfred
Brighton
Cathleen Vandertilt
Vanderbilt
Waten
Alfred Vanderbilt
Newport
Tariff Armageddon Threatens Europe War begun in 1917 predicted by experts
Readers are warned that Europe faces a tariff war as Germany Austria Hungary and Russia move to retaliate against high food and iron duties. Russia and Austria Hungary push for tariff reductions elsewhere while Germany threatens higher duties provoking a continental economic clash. The piece cites Delbruck, Ghillany, and various chambers and parties as driving factions toward a defensive or aggressive tariff policy, with projections of a broad conflict across Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vialtseva
Siberian
Valtseva
Katiusha Sorgkina
Kina Dulkie Vitsch
Russia
Europe
America
Curtis Brown
St Petersburg
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Russa
Austria
Hon-gar
Count Wittes
Count Wittes Tariff War With Culprigi
Clemens von Delbruck
Radical Peoples Party
Delbruck
Reichsrat
Austria Hungary
Olnische Zeitung
Affwe
Premdenblatt
Ito Melbinch
Promam
Hungary
Austra
Baron Emmerich Ghillany
Baron Ghillany
Budapest Chamber of Commerce
Hungarian Society of Industrials Jate
Haron Gnillanys Proest
Timiriazeff
Timitiayerf
Germain
Caprivico
Agrarians
Stock Exchange
Roups
Jerf Fensermann
Lehnerindustrie
Schiperindustrie
Uissermangs
High Taruf
Reichstap
Agsree
Greko
Lids
France
Bian
Fontier
Poor Scottish Peer Seeks Wealthy Wife
A long fragment describes a Scottish Duke, noted as wealthy and cautious, seeking a wealthy bride. It mentions interest in heiresses, including Miss Maney Cunard and Miss Lorna Burn, granddaughter of Lady Leith of Fife, as potential matches, amid social commentary on status and marriage.
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Brest
Amerein
Qheen Viet Mas
Lerac
David Beatty
Maney Cunard
Lorna Burn
Lady Leith
Fave
Prince of Wales Watches Young Ladies in Lofty Crowd
London society notes Prince of Wales showing interest in Lacy Mary Urzan and Maud Cavendish daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Devershire. Royal family amused, calling the prince a sport for his attention to the lively young women amid town gossip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jane
Lacy Mary Urzan
Baby Maud Cavendish
Luke
Duchess of
Devershire
Ant Vargas
Rosa Highness
Alleneth
Lady Mars
Maud Caendish
Thar
Faded recollection prompts chaotic diner tale
Fragmentary reminiscence recalls a confusing meal scene with cousins, a pie, a knife, ice cream, and an awkward refusal to join fashionable debates. The speaker narrates a bungled attempt to eat pie with a knife and ice cream with a fork.
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Steve
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Pastukoff
Mother
Volga
Pastukof
Mips
Irina Walaiin Tring
Tsiganka
European
Holy
Brandy Cistiller
Siganshi Khor
Gritcheff Choral Company
Artllery
Aulclee
Lublin
Frontier Guard
Geo. Michaelovitch
Bath
Wsa
Ducal
Gysus Vantina Muibet
Gasman
Moscow Albre de
Tove
Om Yang Ou
Saratvina Keile
Cortesshi
South Huss
Soctets
Har Succumbed
Ipsy Choms
Anim Tator
Samen
Ipsy
Jakevle
Russlad Gipsy Choir
Katiusba
Ortaa
George Michailovitch
Fairy Godmother
Duma
Schingaroff
Baarnos Once
Commerce
Timir Laz Ber
Duke of Argyll
United States
Prince OF Wales
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