English Aviator Could Have Stopped Mexican Revolt
Englishman Lee Hodgson, now with the Royal Flying Corps, reflects on a missed opportunity to fly into Mexico during the Orosco revolt and strike at rebel forces from 4,000 feet. He recounts secret pressure from U S and Maderista agents, a canceled mission at El Paso, and lessons from early air warfare. Dick Croker and his bride Beulah Edmondson honeymoon at Palm Beach, cultivating estate grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Shepherd
United Press
London
New York
Lee Hodgson
Orosco
Revel
Mexico
Royal Flying Corps
el Paso
Madero
Felix Sommerfeld
Joe Paso
Ball Park
Secret Service
Maderista
Europe
Rio Grande
Hombres
West
America
Dick Croker
Beulah Benton Edmondson
Chief Blue Jacket
Palm Beach
Mr. Croker
Florida
Relative of King George Hopes for German Victory
Berlin February 26 The Duke of Cumberland heir to Hanover says all nationalities united in dual monarchy defend their country. He favors Germany's victory and notes broad patriotism in Germany and Austria. He praises Emperor Francis Joseph for welding diverse nationalities as one people. His son Ernst August and soldiers receive praise for bravery and heroism at the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
Col. Steever
Europe
United States
Berlin
Duke of Cumberland
Kingdom of
Hanover
Prussia
Ernst Albert
Duke of
Brunswick
Victoria Louise
Germany
Vienna
Vossische Zeitung
George
England
Gmunden
Austria
Emperor Francis
Joseph
Olga
Duke Ernst
Louise
George V
George IV
Queen Victoria
Edward
King George
William
Notable European Royalty and Red Cross Efforts Amid War News
Franz of Mecklenburg Schwerin and the Duke of Brunswick oversee extended Red Cross work while Princess Olga consoles a wounded soldier. Rumors of dynastic ties surface as relations with the Kaiser improve. An anecdote recalls Sir George Alexander’s stage stunt and a near-miss incident with a stage cat. Abdul Hamid’s seven sleeping rooms and alarm floor illustrate palace precautions and fear of assassination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franz of
Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Duke of Cumberland
Duke of
Brunswick
Prince Max
Red Cross
Vienna
Abdul Hamid
Turkey
Ottoman Empire
Yildiz Kiosh
Royal Figures and Poetic Passions Across Europe
Mention of President Wilson enjoying Wordsworth and Queen Wilhelmina's skin care lemon bath recipe draws from a late 19th or early 20th century society column. References to King Albert, the Duke of Connaught, and Sir J M Barrie place the piece in a European high society context with gossip tone and scattered biographical curiosities. The prose remains fragmentary and whimsical with emphasis on notable names and peculiar habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmina
Holland
Europe
Dutch Indies
Maryland Theatre Presents The Thief and Broadway Favorites
The Cumberland Maryland Theatre hosts Marguerite Fields and company with The Awakenng of Helena Richie matinee and The Thief in the evening, plus Alma Where Do You Live and The Lion and The Mouse closing engagement. Upcoming acts include Robin Hood De Koven opera and Twilight Sleep Talks by Mrs Boyd and Mrs Carmandy on March 1 1915.
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Tonicht
Marguerite Fields
Maryland Theatre Daily
Cumberland
Helena Richie
Charles Frohman
New York City
Miss Field
Miss Fields
Ows
Holmes
Robin Hood
de Koven
Silvio Hein
America
Tom Waters
Felix Honey
Maryland
Matt
Jeff
Mexico
Mellinger
Maryland Theatre
Boyd
John Jacob Astor
Orme Wilson
Alma
Forest trees for spring planting in Maryland
Maryland residents can obtain state grown forest trees at cost with free planting advice. The College Park Nursery holds about a quarter million trees including White and Loblolly Pines, Norway Spruce, Douglas Fir, Black Walnut, Black Locust, White Ash, Tulip Poplar and Red Oak. Prices range from 2.50 per thousand for Locust to 5.50 for White Pine. orders are packed free of charge and early ordering is advised due to limited supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
State Board of Forestry
Baltimore
College Park
Real Estate Transfers From Local Assignee Notices
George Louis Hopler assignee transfers a lot on North Mechanic Street to Conrad G Beckman for 10 dollars. G Clinton Uhl transfers a lot on Mt Savage to William H H Norrie for 10 dollars. William Bruce and Clarence Litzenburg transfer a Bedford Road lot to Bertha L Athey for 10 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Louis Hopler
Conrad G. Beckman
North Mechanic Street
G. Clinton Uhl
William H. H. H. Norrie
Mt. Savage
William Bruce
Clarence Litzenburg
Bertha L. Athey
Bedford Road
Senator Chitton introduces relief bill for Goshorn
Washington Feb 26 Senator Chitton of West Virginia introduced a relief bill for George T. Goshorn. The measure was referred to the Committee on Claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Chitton
West Virginia
George T. Goshorn
Committee On Claims
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Sommerfeld
Baseball Park
Col. E. Steever
Palm Beach, Florida
Fifty-ninth Infantry
Ernst August
Braunschweig
Baden
Friedrich
Allegany County
Bride
Sir George Alexander
Sir George
the Duke of Cumberland
Wilson
Wordsworth
King Albert
Ostend
Brussels
Duke of Connaught
Waterloo
Sir J. M. Barrie
Adelphi Terrac Flat
Imme
Rour
Ead
Splendid Company
Ralph Campbell
Nancy Boyer
Victor Company
W. F. Frederick Piano Co
Baltimore St. Cumberland, Md
the House of Service and Quality
the Cumberland Dairy Lunch
Baltimore Street
J. G. Zilch
N. Centre St
Theodore Roosevelt
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