Archduke Henry Ferdinand Placed On Leave Over Love
Vienna reports Emperor Francis Joseph has placed Archduke Henry Ferdinand on leave with stoppage of emoluments. The painter, brother of Princess Louise of Saxony and Archduke Leopold Salvatore, longs to renounce rank to marry a Munich girl of non noble birth.
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Vienna
Imperial House of Hapsburg
Francis Joseph
Henry Ferdinand
Louise of
Saxony
Leopold Salvatore
Archduke Henry Ferdinand
Munich
Archduke John Orth
Archduke Career Shifts Amid Royal Romances
The Hapsburg line shows a pattern of dramatic exits from service for personal unions. Archduke John Salvatore, later John Orth, vanished after leaving rank to wed actress Minlly Stiebel and reportedly sailed to Chile in 1890. Princess Louise of Saxony fled Dresden in 1902, divorced the King of Saxony in 1903, and was barred from her archduchess title. Archduke Ferdinand Charles deserted his post to marry a court councillor’s daughter and adopt Burg. Archduke Leopold quit military life in 1902 to wed Bavarian actress Adamovics, later divorcing, and living in Switzerland as Woelffling.
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Hapsburgs
John Salvatore
John Orth
Minlly Stiebel
Chile
Santa Margaretha
Princess Louise of
Saxony
Dresden
King
Archduke Ferdinand Charles
Burg
Archduke Leopold
Adamovics
Switzerland
Woelffling
Robbery on Busy Brockton Street Strikes Prominent Woman
Mrs. Sadie Ward Burrill, 74, of Thurber Avenue, was robbed of her handbag on a busy Brockton street near wealthy homes as she walked with her sister after Christmas shopping. The thief, described as short and thick-set in a black overcoat and derby, fled with the bag while bystanders pursued. Police hunt continues amid citywide concern.
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Brockton
Sadie Ward Burrill
Thurber Avenue
Chiropodists to Hold National Convention in Chicago
Chicago announces the first annual convention of the National Association of Chiropodists under the Pedic Society of New York. Delegations from cities nationwide will attend the event slated for July 1 2 and 3 1912 in Chicago with high expectations.
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Chicago
National Association of Chiropodists
Pedic Society of
State of
New York
United States
Navy Yard to Build Fine Playgrounds for 1912
At Portsmouth New Hampshire the navy yard is laying out one of the finest government reservation playgrounds. The project, ready in 1912, follows the plan of the American League grounds in Boston. It will host baseball and football events and include a race track while remaining independent of military drill grounds.
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Navy Yard
Portsmouth
Postoffice Burglars Hit New Building In Maine
Burglars described as professionals entered the new South Waterboro postoffice last night or today and stole about 4000 stamps worth 50 dollars and ripped open three mail bags. They escaped without clues. At Edwin’s grocery store the article cuts off.
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South Waterboro
Dec
Edwin
Safe Blown Open As Burglars Take Cash and Watches
Bandits forced entry and escaped with 25 dollars, twelve watches, and two to three fur coats from the premises. Security details and exact location not disclosed.
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Carle
Merchant Accused by 12 Year Old Girl
Edward F. Slater of 170 Cambridge Street Alliston is held on 1500 bail to appear before the grand jury on charges preferred by 12 year old Marion Russell of 9 Sorenton Street Allston.
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Edward F. Slater
Cambridge Street
Alliston
Marion E. Russell
Sorenton Street
Allston
Officers elected for Ladies Auxiliary No. 7 AOH
Last evening the Ladies Auxiliary No. 7 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians unanimously elected their officers for the coming year. Annie V. Geary was chosen president for a fourth term with Katherine Mullany as vice president and Margaret Porter as recording secretary. Rose Rowan became financial secretary, Mary Moynihan as treasurer, Elizabeth Brown as mistress at arms, Annie Dick as sentinel, and Mary A. Green as standing committee chair.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
No. 7
Order of Hibernians
Annie V. Geary
Katherine Mullany
Margaret Porter
Rose Rowan
Mary Moynihan
Elizabeth Brown
Annie Dick
Mary A. Green
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