German Reichstag to consider death sentence for barmaids
Berlin Oct 30 The Kaiser backs a Reichstag bill targeting saloons in towns over 16 000 to curb barmaids seen as a public morals risk. The bill would include a federal probe of these venues while preserving beer consumption. A new airship by Siemens and Halske promises four propellers and moved by air transport aims.
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Malcolm Clark
Berlin
Siemens &Hauske
Siemens& Halske
Doebertz
Fussa
Siberia
When Is Woman At Her Best
Berlin reports on Dr. Adele Schreiber’s essay Woman at Her Best arguing that women’s best years lie between thirty five and forty five. It cites opinions from a Swedish journal and various writers praising youth, experience, friendship, and balanced maturity.
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Berlin
Adele Schreiber
Dr. Schrieber
Uth
Men Wanted for Military Work in London
London oct 30 a government plan by secretary of war haldane to recruit 17000 able bodied men for six months of training this winter aims to relieve unemployment and strengthen defense. labor party opposes compulsory service and prefers alternative jobs or farm colonies, while suggesting deepening channels and building jetty ties to aid trade.
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London
Haldane
Labor Party
W. Steadman
Diamond Trade Grows as African Mines Run Longer Hours
London dateline reports brisk business in diamonds despite general trade depression. De Beers mine at Kimberley increases hours, revival linked to American prosperity. Uplift seen in English market too as demand returns.
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London
de Beers
Kimberley
South Africa
America
Prison for Kopenick Trick Debunked Spanish Impostor
Emile Pedro, a young Spaniard posing as Villamil and claiming royal connections, was sentenced to four years in prison. His scheme involved forged claims of royal visitations, embassy greetings in Paris, and a Gibraltar escape, weaving a farfetched tale across multiple cities before detection in Valencia.
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Madrid
Kopenick
Buront
Emilean Pedro
Villamil
Pedro
San Pedro
Isn Gil Nel
Cherbourg
Paris
Spain
Gibraltar
Saragossa
Toledo
Cardinal Sancho
Valencia
Zeppelin Devoutly Praises Airship Plans
In Karlsruhe Count Zeppelin is described as devout and punctual at church in uniform. He tells the Kaiser that inventions are laws in need of practical shaping and praises the airship program as a path to progress. Carmelena Lopez is found murdered in Nice Palace Pellegrini. A servant reports the scene and an Italian suspect is being hunted after a lengthy period with the victim.
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Karlsruhd
Baden
Zeppelin
Paris
Nice
Carmelena Lopez
Pellegrini
Carmelena
Ito Italy
Cassel Family Rise From Obscurity to Power
London. The Cassel family has moved from obscurity to prominence in English society. Marcel Cassel, nephew of Sir Ernent Cuevel, nears marriage to Lady Helen Ormiston as he becomes a king's counsel and a member of the London county council. His rise hinges on patronage and wealth, not principle, surrounding the Whine circle. His sister, Mrs. Di Liant, is noted for her quiet tact and favored status with the king.
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London
Noth
Cassel
Avertown
Sson
Er‘nent Cuevel
Agglaer
Helen Ormiston
Earl of Verulam
Mar ¢Eel
King's Counsel
London County Coupell
Tinancialy
Raymond Ascuith
Duchess of Marlborough Chooses Simple Kent Life
London Oct 30 Duchess of Marlborough moves from Blenheim to Berkeley in Dunkirk East Kent to live among hop growers and farmers. She keeps early hours at the white brick BERKELEY home with Ivor Churchill her younger son as constant companion and rents the house for twelve months. She visits hop gardens and meets East End poorer workers who recognize their benefactress. PARIS Oct etc Jules Truffier seeks to quash exaggerated reports about himself. He cites a catalog claim that autograph prices rise for the late Jules Traffier.
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London
Dunkirk
Canterbury
Faversham
Duchess of Marlborough
East Kent
Boughton Hill
Ber
Berkeley
Blenheim
Sunderland House
Mayfair
Ivor Churchill
Paris
Mark Xwain
Jules Truffier
Comedy Francaise
Autographes
Truffler Jules
Socretaire
Comedie Francaise
New Turkish Constitution Welcomed by Citizens and Allies
London reports the King Edward telegram to the Sultan confirms Turkey's new constitution as established. Women in Turkey rally for full equality, while international congresses in Perlin London and Oxford push peace, education, and global cooperation with leaders praising patriotism, reform, and gender rights.
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Henry Somerset
London
Edward
Turkey
Pierre Loti
Prosut
Sabineh-Hiannum
Th ‘Wsician
Rifaat-Pasha
Austin
Magnificent Bore of Auto Bouillists
London reports the hero of the war plan for a new Automobile Club palace to be built for motorists. The front will be 288 feet long and 80 feet high with a 120 foot deep site, inspired by the Automobile Club de France in Paris. Patronage by King Edward and a cost near 1.4 million dollars are cited, with extensive facilities planned including sleeping rooms, baths, a swimming pool, restaurant, writing rooms, and a photographic studio. the club currently lists 8 750 members.
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London
Ed Anid
En Club
Desgu Ins
Pty Fame
Paris
Automobile Club de France
Place de la Concorde
Edward
Carlton Gardens
Paris Apaches Sack Police Station in Fateful Riot
In Paris an Apache gang stormed the police station after a local fete leaving doors smashed and documents burnt. Six prisoners were contained but the mob looted the commissary’s office and forced a cafe owner to pour wine, creating a night of reckless hilarity.
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Paris
Pellce M. Lepine
M. Lepine
St. Cloud
Desperate Thief Jumps From Moving Train in Escape Bid
Bordeaux reports a captured thief, charged with stealing 20000 dollars, escaped from two gendarmes aboard a moving express train near Lormont. He pushed through a window, headfirst, was stunned on ballast, recovered, and attempted to walk away handcuffed, only to be halted by bicycle police.
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Paris
Bordeaux
Gannat
Lormont
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M. EB. Sadler
University Ofchester
Workers' Educational Association
People’s High School
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