Marriage syndicate shocks New York society with Berlin disclosures
Intense interest grips New York as Berlin cables reveal a "marriage syndicate" that lured American heiresses to impecunious foreign officers and nobles. Baron von Muenchhausen, tied to a lawsuit for blackmail, amid confessions by the baroness who says the baron sought a Southern heiress and borrowed money under threats, while a scheme operated by a pair of leaders long fed on German aristocracy. The baroness notes her husband is ill and she may return home, yet calls the exposure a victory that may spare others.
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New York
Berlin
Burchard von Muenchhausen
Germany
Martha Washington Beckel
Joseph Beckel
West Sixty-ninth Street
Barness Muenchhausen
America
Bissler
Eissler
Frau von Quitzow
Hanover
Castellane Unseated in French Chamber Vote
Paris Nov 7 Count Boni de Castellane loses his seat in the Chamber of Deputies by a 278 to 235 vote after a heated debate over alleged irregularities. Chauvin accuses the count of unethical conduct. Castellane denies charges and pledges to return. The ruling triggers another election in the Bass Alpes district.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Boni de Castellane
Chamber
Mile Chauvin
Count de Castellane
Dreyfusard
Basses Alpes
Count Boni
M. Chauvin
Chauvin
Boni
Why Colombia Rebels Fled Near La Victoria
News from Venezuela reports the revolutionary forces withdrew on the night of November 1 from positions near La Victoria and San Mateo due to ammunition shortages. General Rolando blamed General Matos for the lack, about 3200 men retreating toward Alta Gracia. President Castro orders pursuit as government troops strike back across the valley region, with captures including General Ramon Luizi and 20,000 rounds of ammo.
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LA Victoria
Venezuela
San Mateo
Matos
Rolando
Mendoza
Riera
Barrea
Valencia
Castro
Caracas
Ramon Luizi
Alta Gracia
Roosevelt Thanks White Berlin Birthday Letter
Ambassador White received a personal letter from President Roosevelt marking his 7th birthday and thanking him for distinguished service. A parade of officials, diplomats, professors, and 600 American residents in Germany sent congratulatory messages as White retires to private life.
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Berlin
Ambassador White
Roosevelt
White
United States
Europe
Diplomatic Corps
Reichstag
Mr. White
Mason
Dickie
Bernard Goldsmith
Germany
Lokal Anzeiger
Andrew White
Baron von Richthofen
German Foreign Office
Russia
France
Italy
Turkey
Sweden
Switzerland
Holland
von Buelow
Dr Agnew Catarrhal Powder Testimonies Claim Quick Cure
A collection of testimonies from people across the continent asserts that Dr Agnew Catarrhal Powder cures catarrh. They report long battles with catarrh and claim relief within minutes, praising the product as a great cure across ages and durations.
Completing Canal Treaty Progress in Panama Negotiations
Washington November 7 The conferences between Secretary Hay and Colombian Minister Concha on the Panama Canal treaty proceed at set intervals. Negotiations are satisfactory and officials predict a treaty agreement within about a fortnight. If reached the President will include it in the annual message to Congress.
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Washington
Hay
Concha
Congress
Shipwrecked Crew Honors Skipper's Wife Heroism
A Grenada port arrival tells how Captain Jacob Nevius Kay Vermaine Kay and eight crew members survived 11 days adrift after their lumber schooner Florence B Edgett wrecked. Vermaine Kay, placed above water during the hurricane, helped endure seeings of danger and hunger while her husband planned rescue. The crew lauded her courage, and Captain Kay pledged to sail with her again.
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New York
Granada
Grenada
Jacob Nevius Kay
Vermaine
Bear River
N. S
Florence B. Edgett
Normandie
France
Kay
Weymouth
South America
Africa
Edgett
Windward Islands
Barbados
Captain Kay
Sembrich Recital Pleases in Symphony Hall
Mme. Marcella Sembrich gave a song recital yesterday afternoon in Symphony Hall. The program featured familiar favorites by Gluck Handel Pergolesi Campra Bach Beethoven Schubert Schumann Brahms Bizet Tschaikowsky Hugo Wolf Strauss Grieg Bungert and Van Der Stucken. The annual city appearances remain highly enjoyable and the artist continues to rank among the era's best vocal exponents with notable Shumann numbers Nussbaum and Frühlingsnacht. Rubin Goldmark accompanied with artistic finesse as a large, enthusiastic audience applauded.
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Mme
Marcella Sembrich
Symphony Hall
Gluck
Handel
Pergolesi
Campra
Bach
Beethoven
Schubert
Schumann
Brahms
Bizet
Tschaikowsky
Hugo Wolf
Strauss
Grieg
Bungert
van der Stucken
Mme. Sembrich
Chelsea Young Men's Hebrew Association Plans Reorganization
The Chelsea Young Men's Hebrew Association, founded in January 1202, outlines plans to reorganize with headquarters in the new Chelsea synagogue. Elected officers include Li Finkelstein president, J Finkelstein treasurer, Max Strauss secretary, with 5 Stiles J Kramer T Rubins and G Stearns as outside directors. Headquarters are at 230 Hawthorn Street Chelsea.
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Chelsea
Happy Wash-day No More Backache
Modern laundry promo extols easier washing with no wash boiler no fire reducing effort and wear on clothes inviting readers to embrace faster chores and healthier routines using claimed ease and efficiency.
Numerous Boston stage plans reveal a busy spring season
Edmund Breese plans a San Francisco stock company after a brief home visit. Julia Marlowe may rehearse a Caroline dramatization. The Boston Theatre hosts the Show Girl and When Johnny Comes Marching Home with a 300 member company. Mrs Patrick Campbell begins at the Colonial with The Joy of Living and The Second Mrs Tanqueray. Major theatres present Old Homestead, David Garrick, and a rich program of vaudeville. Concerts feature Creatore and the Musicians’ Aid Society fundraiser.
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Patrick Campbell
London
Charles Frohman
Tanqueray
Jeannie
Magda
Edmund Breese
Monte Cristo
St. John
N. B
George W. Cable
John F. Abbott
Colonial Opera Company
Theatrical Mechanics’ Association
Park Theatre
Columbia
Johnny
Homer Lind
Albert McGuckin
Maurice Darcey
Will H.bray
George Backus
W. H. Thompson
Lucille Saunders
Maude Lambert
Bertha Darrel
Zetti Kennedy
Thelma Fair
Julia Gifford
New York
Boston
Mars
Museum
Driftwood
Melville and
Stetson
Comediennes
Carroll Johnson
Lillian Western
Burke
Johnson and Well
Fbilizabeth Knight
Annie Laurie
Austin & Stone's
Strathspey
Carrie Nation
the Howard
Frank B. Carr
Palace Theatre
Fulton
Jolly Grass Widows Company
Nickelodeon
Thomas E. Shea
Grand Opera House
Colonial Theatre
Harvard
John WL. Sullivan
Grand Theatre
Cert
Elmore Sisters
Laney Haskell
Martha A
Luke Pulley
Albert C. Orcutt
Berrill Fisher
Everett JL. Westcott
First Regiment
Joseph Murphy
Kerry Gow
Music Hall
Musi Hall
B. L. Benevolent Association
Patrice
Harry Hotter
Albert Parker
Bennett
Rich
Murray and Andrews
Baby Grace
Rita Marie
Felix Sisters
Frances Aldworth
Gaffy
Shuby
Creatore
Symphony Hall
Musicians’ Aid Society
Harry Murray
Theatrical Mechanics
Alexander Clark
Defender” Company
Clark
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Lawrence McCarty
Lessee
Mgr
Matinee
Nman Thompson
Elinore Sisters
Dover St
George W. Magee
Lessee & Mgr
Tremont
Jas. W. Harkins, Jr
A We
Alphonse & Gaston
Theatres
Hollis
Herald
Globe
Mr. Richman
Miss Anglin
Journal
Post
Empire Theatre Company
Charles Richman
Margaret Anglin
H. V. Esmond
S Wed
Hollis St
Regal
San Francisco
Summer ST
Women’s Store
Castellane
Colombia
Germaine Kay
Sembrich Song Recital
Hebrew Association
Willard
Louis N. Parker
David Carrick
David Garrick
Eve
Tom Pinch
Mr. Willard
Tonight & Sun
Verdi
Crand
Rhee Kerry
Hal
B. L. Bi
Comedienne
A Ward
Curran Bennett
Rich Rita Marie Frances Aldwor
Steuth” -Vaudeville Concertenevolent Association
Harry Bullyw
Lbert
Parker Murphy & Andrews
Baby Grace Felix Sisters
Ustin & Stone
Colonial Theatre Mat
Riicehy
Sis
Wallack’s
Hermann Gudaemann
Mats
Toda Pragadie el
Sellin O
Charles
Hawtrey
Castle Title
Tremont St
Oxford
Owen
Castle Sq
Phroso
Horticultural Hall
Massachusetts and
Huntington Avenues
Bowdoin
Zeffie Tilbury
Power of the Cross
Tel
Evege
Famous Stock Co
Josephine
Mason & Hamlin
A. H. Chamberlyn
Lessee and
Palace
Haymarket
Papinta
Franco Piner
Arretto
Alphonse
Gaston
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Hal Stephens
Mr. Stephens
Neil Florence
Teresa Taube
Rosa Tiffany
Charles Meredith
Master Martin
Joe Stanley
Castle Square Theatre Company
Three Musketeers
Anthony Hope
the Park Theatre
Mr. Payton
Una Abell Brinker
Rogers Brothers
Defender
Emma Carus
Harvard Night
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