Anecdotes About Clemenceau From Paris to America
In Paris a chauffeur lost his way after a Fontainebleau hunting party. He followed a financier's limousine containing Georges Clemenceau, who warned to keep distance lest it lead to La Sante prison. Six months later the financier jailed. interior minister blamed for prosecutorial zeal.
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Opposition and ministers jibe in chamber lobby encounter
Deputy Alexander Varenne met Georges Clemenceau in the chamber of deputies. Varenne recalls opposition while Clemenceau notes he was always in opposition against his own ministers. The exchange recalls Clemenceau’s long political career and wit.
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Rodin’s Bust of Clemenceau Strains a Frayed Friendship
Rodin depicted Georges Clemenceau in a lifelike bust after years of urging. The nervous model frustrated the sculptor as Clemenceau critiqued the portrait calling the old Mongolian general. The pair remained strained years after the completion.
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Clemenceau Lacked Patience for Technical Details
A clipped remark notes Georges Clemenceau’s impatience with intricate technical matters, illustrating his political style and focus on broad issues over granular, procedural detail.
Clemenceau Faces German Demands Over Casablanca Incident
In 1908 during Casablanca tensions the German ambassador warned Clemenceau he would demand his passports if not satisfied. Clemenceau retorted that the Berlin express leaves at nine and urged urgency. the next day Berlin conceded.
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Stranger quotes tied to Alsace Lorraine voyage
In Strasburg during the voyage to Alsace Lorraine he visited Catholic churches Protestant temples and synagogues. He told a friend I have chosen my religion the Jewish religion. The friend reacted with surprise noting the custom of keeping a hat on.
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Danville Bank and Loan Company Organised
A new bank named Danville Bank and Loan company is formed with capitalization of 50000 dollars to serve small borrowers. It will commence operations early next year. President John KB Anderson treasurer C L Booth and secretary Robert R Murray are named in the organization.
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Powell to Give Recital in Danville on November 27
The Music Study Club in Danville announces that Virginia pianist John Powell, internationally known, will perform a recital here on November 27. Powell was born in Halifax County near Danville, and has several relatives living in the city.
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Traveling eye specialist fraud warns readers
Raleigh reports a man claiming to be a state board of health eye specialist has fraudulently offered free eye exams and sold glasses in Wilson area. Dr. W S Rankin denounces him as an impostor. the board warns the public to beware of traveling eye specialists and prosecutes such schemes.
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Counterfeiters Busy In Japan
In Tokyo a flood of counterfeit 66 sen notes circulates as Japan replaces 6&0 sen wartime notes with silver coins. Counterfeit 10 yen notes and some forged silver coins have also been found, with police noting higher quality for the 10 yen fakes.
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Baldwin to lead war debt talks in United States
London reports that new chancellor Stanley Baldwin will travel to the United States before year’s end to conduct war debt funding negotiations in place of Sir Hubert Horn, who cannot make the trip due to government changes.
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