England and its self conscious critics examined
An Englishman in the Daily Mail surveys England’s self conscious push for reform and the motives of foreign observers. It argues critics overgeneralize, mocks Greek abolition, defends public schools and universities, and urges a calm, self-reliant course rather than alarmist meddling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Fingland
Daily Mail
Bach
Uisezer
New York
Disinterra
Add
Hirth
Pegeon
Calman
Herlying
Nationa
Ridiuloun
France
Germany
Italy
Cgrere
Bjorkholm
Australia
Baghied
Waterloo
Bng Jif
Eton
Harrow
Oxford
Cambridge
America
Amarica
Great Britain
Scotland
Scottish Education Department
Education Department
Echolara
Carnegie
Guzagi
Duchess of Sutherland Wins Libel Case and Apology
In King’s Bench Division a libel action against John Bull Ltd and the Harris Tweed Journal printers ended with substantial damages and a full apology. The Harris Tweed Association and committee members were vindicated. the defendants admitted baseless allegations of misuse of funds and agreed to cover costs, with funds directed to the association’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bull
Harrie Tweed Association, Ltd
Duchess of Rutherland
Mra
Mary Stewart Mackenzie
King's Bench
Lford’s
Harris
Lewis
Scotland
John Bul
Harris Tweed Association
Duchess of Sutherland
Basrivas
Murderers Flight After Elegant Renata Massoli Brutal Killing
Italian city of Ferrara area reports the murder of Renata Massoli, daughter of a famed music master. The crime involved binding and smothering her in her bedroom, with a heavy wardrobe used in the struggle. Suspects Cesare Zamello and Gino Andresti, youths aged 17 and 23, fled after driving away in a motor car. A nationwide chase ended with Carabinieri pinning them under hay in a Villanova barn amid a violent mob atmosphere. The pair face strong resistance claims of self defense during a forced strangulation.
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Renata Massoli
Fiasco Umbertiani
Ferrara
Aid
Lloyd's News
Bignoring Massoli
Algne
Renata
Signor Mascoli
Cesare Zamello
Gino Andresti
Marcoli
Beathes
Andreat
Bia
Villanova
Rovigo
Hero IX Workhouse Receives Paying Guest
William Eking aged seventy one a Banstead Abbotts native was admitted to Ware Workhouse as a paying guest under exceptional circumstances. He fought in the American Civil War serving under Grant Sherman and Meade. He earned a forty five dollar pension and being injured in the San Francisco earthquake could not travel. The United States Government and Soldiers Home offered support, but the guardian admitted him at half a guinea a week until his leg improves.
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William Eking
Banstead Abbotts
Ware
Lloyd'’s News
Grant
Sherman
Mead Ckina
San Propeisco
Ekins
America
United States
Guardiana
Baif-Agunes
Bagatelle
Houses of Commons
Iself
Lower
Congo
Hell
Canement
Euch
Europe
Oine
Tinough
Congo Forest
BenVen
Andrew Lang remembered as a prolific, versatile writer
A tribute outlines Andrew Lang born 1844 in Selkirk and died at 69 from heart failure in Banetory, Kincardineshire. The obituary praises Lang as a brilliant, restless figure in literature and anthropology, noting his Edinburgh and Oxford education, prolific output across poetry, criticism, biography, myth, and folklore, and his influence on Victorian letters.
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Andrew Latin
Baigeday Wil Banetory
Kincardineshire
Tele
Lating
Andrew Lang
Selkirk
Beottiah
Edinburgh High School
Andrews
Balliol College
Oxford
Merton
Lhfe
London
Ewinhurne
Lang
Thie
Ratladea
Austin Dobson
Dobson
Belles Lettres
Atudenta
Giffard
St Andrew's University
Turna
Infallible roulette system touted by jugler in Paris
A Paris correspondent reports a self styled roulette system by a juggler named Ko Kon who claims to supplant casino outcomes. He bets £2000 as stake for proof with no bank willing to accept it. He promises modest annual gains instead of vast fortune, avoiding direct casino closures and courting cautious investors.
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Gantleman
Paris
Daily Telegraph
A-Bo-Kon
Etetes
Prince of
Monaco
Summer frock description in blue linen fashion details
A descriptive note details a blue linen summer frock with a corsage and skirt embroidered in eyelet Wory eneding, two sailor collars, elaborated edging, pearl buttons, and imitation buttonholes. Irish linen cambite 34 to 40 inches wide ranges from 1/2 to 2/den in price, white eyelet embroidery 4/6 a yard, with other shades priced higher.
Portrait of Roger Casement The Conscience of a Consul
Ed Morel presents a vivid portrait of Roger Casement, praising his moral courage and integrity. He recalls Casement’s Africa service, the Congo atrocities exposure, and the personal cost of his whistleblowing against powerful interests. Casement’s dedication is framed as a defining exemplar for public service and humanitarian action.
Divorce decree granted despite wife’s confession
In a Divorce Court case before Sir Samuel Evans, Mrs Sewell received a decree nisi with costs and custody after the court exercised discretion to grant divorce despite her admission of infidelity. The proceedings centered on her relations with Mr Ward and a prior entanglement with Mr Lowell, with testimony from her husband and others.
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Grant
Samuel Evans
Lloyd's News
Rose Sewell
Tin Doc le Mar Arthur Victor Willim Stevell
Frank Wank
Emmiantel Avenue
Actot
Mra Sewell
Ward
Trinidad
Mr Ward
Prank
Sewell Alew
Worthing
Lowell
Vera Frederick
Ceraelin
Leflore
Re Married Too Soon in Divorce Case Shocks Court
The Divorce Court rescinded a decree after finding the petitioner had remarried before six months elapsed. He testified he was told to wait three months by various people, including a taxi driver named Cairns, prompting questions from the President and an intervention by the King's Proctor. The case centers on wilful disobedience of the law and late petitioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oriaado Palmer
Battersea
Lloyd’s News
Barah Tilman
Oxford
Mr Palmer
Cairns
Attack at Ogurt Trial Sparks Escape Attempt
Luka Jukios attacked Royal Commissioner Cuval with a revolver on June to disrupt a trial. Cuval and a secretary were killed. two policemen severely wounded. Jukios feigns insanity and a court panel of two mental experts is ordered during proceedings.
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Luka Jukios
Cuval
Lloyd's News
Na Accou
Jukics
Jukica
Barry Triumph in World Sculling Championship Match
Ernest Barry of Brentford defeated Richard Arnst of New Zealand in a dramatic Putney to Mortlake race amid rough weather and high crowds. Barry rallied from early pressure, pulled ahead near Chiswick, and finished strong to reclaim the world sculling title. Arnst praised the effort, while Barry credited a hard journey and fine watermanship for the victory.
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Ernest Barry
Brentford
Richard Curnst
New Zealand
Putney
Mortinke
Lloyd's News
Umea
Torrenta
Barry
Arne
Leander Club
Vesta Club
Harrods
Crone
Hammersmith Bridge
Armin
West End
Hirwick
Arnat
Chiswick
Arnet
Chiswick Steps
Arnst
Chiswick Church
Middlesex
Thormycroft
Barry Bern
Morilake
Uwewery
Deal
Harry
Fle
Nen Mipert Guinness
Thema Rowing Club
Ballony
Vesta Rowing Club
Sporting Life
Tarry
Arnett
Alwaye
Len
Warde
Zambeal
Easly
Edward Trickett
New South Wales
Sadler
British South Africas Company
Rhodesia
Thames
England
British South Africa Company
Surprise Birthday Plans for Emperor at Tyrol Fortress
The aged Emperor of Austria will celebrate his eighty second birthday on August 18 at Sechl Tyrol with a surprise prepared by Archduchess Gisela. Quietly filmed cinema pictures of the Emperor on his pony Brat are to be shown as part of the festivities.
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Austria
Sechl
Tyrol
Liroyd
Gisela
Blehemith
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