German Ties of Wealth in Kaiser Era Exposed in Almanac
In Rudolph Martin's Almanac of German Fortunes a stark tax reveal shows the Kaiser as Germany's richest landholder with an estimated 35 million dollars in wealth and no income tax. His family and several notable lords own vast fortunes and estates totaling tens of millions, while the crown prince remains comparatively poor with most assets tied to the Oels estate in Silesia. New York’s population grows by about 140,000 annually.
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Craily
Rudolph Martin
Kaiser
Germany
Bertha Krupp von Bohlen
Pagnee Henekie von Marck
Baron Goldschmidt-Rothschild
Duke von Ujest
Prussia
Hohenzollern
Frederick Wiliam II
William of
Myeror
William I
Europe
Cecile
Mich
Russia
Oels
Silesia
Duke William of
Brunswick
Freed of Charge Sues for Divorce in Atlanta Trial After Acquittal
In Philadelphia Mrs. W. Opie Grace, acquitted of attempting to shoot her husband in Atlanta, files for divorce claiming marital freedom. Eugene Grace has not appeared. Mrs. Grace plans to testify about her life with Grace to prove her innocence before public vindication. Paris veteran police chief M Tourney retired for banning Joan of Arc demonstration.
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Philadelphia
W. Opie Grace
Atlanta
Eugene Grace
Mrs. Grace
Grace
Paris
M. Tourney
Chamber of Deputies
Joan of Arc
German Airships Poor Investments
Berlin reports reveal the German Airship company saw 60 percent of its $750,000 investment vanish into three Zeppelins in 1912. The Schwaben’s loss, sluggish spring and summer, and late ships destroyed the Hansa, with 3,000 paying passengers and many officers carried gratis. Future winds may be tamed by revolving airsheds, but wartime costs could soar to 2.6 billion dollars annually for 3 million soldiers.
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Germany
Schwaben
Hansa
Henke
German General Staff
Fatherland
France proposes international parliament to settle disputes
In Paris the deputy François Fournier introduces a bill calling France to lead in founding an international parliament for amicable settlement of disputes between nations. The measure follows W. J. Bryan proposals to ambassadors in Washington. In New York Magistrate Kernochan frees Benjamin Herman for singing gems from operas, wearing a Caruso salute sign.
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Paris
U. P
Francois Fournier
Chamber of Deputies
France
Washington
W. J. Bryan
New York
Kernochan
Benjamin Herman
Caruso
Holidays Named By Shop Workers In Canton
Canton horseshoers and wagon shop proprietors met at O W Schnaerer s shop and voted to close Saturdays in June July August and September. Most attendees signed for a charter under the National Horseshoers association.
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Canton Horseshoers and Wagon Shop
O. W. Schnearer
Canton Horseshoers
National Horseshoers’ Association
War relations revision urged by Canadian church leader
Vancouver June 6 An unusual official statement at the end of the Methodist church conference in British Columbia calls for a revision of history on U S Canada relations. Reverend Dr S D Chown general superintendent of the church in Canada spoke on the matter.
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Vancouver
B. C
United States
Canada
Conference of the Methodist Church of British
Revision of school histories after century peace celebration
Ada at a New York meeting urged revising Canadian and U S school histories to reflect true relations during early troubles. She noted Britain faced war weariness against the U S independence movement and Pitt warned against royal policy. Mercenaries were used in Britain’s wars, she said, and texts should be updated.
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Ada
New York
Britain
Canada
United States
Kings Party
Pitt
Inyland
Elevator man admits kiss after assault in car
William Donovan, an elevator operator in New York, confessed that he kissed Gertrude Puzio in her car after describing her as "80 darned pretty" while explaining the arrest for the assault.
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New York
William Donovan
Gertrude Puzio
Petticoats Hit Summer Fashion Prices
Crepe Petticoats ideal for summer wear light and cool with no ironing after washing priced 1.00. Gingham Petticoats for wear under summer dresses from 0.50 to 1.00. Washable Silk Petticoats priced 1.95 each.
Newly Arrived Crepe Gowns and Combinations At Low Prices
Crepe gowns and combinations arrive in white stripes flowers and embroidery. Prices range from 1.00 to 2.50 for gowns and from 1.00 to 4.50 for lingerie sets. Ladies drawers lace embroidery medallions 25 cents to 2.00. Children's drawers and princess slips offered with value pricing.
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