Kaiser Plans Grand Duchy For Son in Law in Hanover
Berlin reports Kaiser will carve a new Grand Duchy from Hanover to grant Ernest Augustus of Cumberland two titles Duke of Brunswick and Grand Duke of Lunebourg upon his marriage. The move draws German discontent as the Kaiser asserts sole authority. The Crown Prince may join the voyage delay as trial trips shift.
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Berlin
Prince Ernest Augustus of Cumberland
Prince Ernest
Brunswick
Lunebourg
German Empire
Saxony
Wurtemburg
Bavaria
Hanover
Sain
Grand Duchy
Germany
Kaleer
William
Imperator
Elbe
Vulcan
Ards
Hamburg
Cuxhaven
Gibraltar
The Minister of Police by Henry Montjoy
An excerpted scene portrays intrigue in Paris as the Minister of Police debates leverage with Madame Linden and De Joyeuse amid revolutionary tensions. A dramatic water prank exposes a cowardly ally, revealing the dangerous web of state plots and personal ambition in a volatile court.
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Police
Henry Montjoy
Baroness Faces Social Heat and Jewelry Row in Paris
Madame Linden endures threats and scorn as her romance with De Lussac mocks social norms. Boehmer presents a jet necklace while Behrens councils on gowns and bills. A sudden note from Madame de Brentis ruins her evening plans and triggers further bias in a society ruled by appearances.
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Monsieur Boehmer
Monsier Behrens
Behrens
Boehmer
Monsieur Behua Baroness
France
Paris
Panay
Europe
Matas
Madame
Oamour Hompard
Mme
Monsieur Bompard
Monsieur Heb
Rene
Madame Linde i
de Bartines
de Joyeuse
de Sartines
Madame de Brentis
Placide
Madame Aestenlia
Madame de Steala
Madame la Baronne Linden
Rosine
Madame de Brenlis
Vaudrin
Elgree
Ministerial table scene from a royal era
The passage describes a royal supper arrangement in the time of Louis, with nobility dining at specific hours. Monsieur de Sartines, positioned by his office, sits near the king’s circle. Dines from 4:99 to 8:30, and Lussac’s imprisonment influences the seating. Sartines, fatigued by duties, is at the hotel de Bartines chamber where he interviews the agent Lavenne, with Beau regard nearby.
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de Joyceuse
Rosine
de Lussac
Bastile
Monsieur Beauregard
Monsieur de Sartines
Choisuel
Aoa
Oc Nm
Hotel de Bartines
Lavenne
Beauregard
Wall
Broadway
Baker
Dirigible Profit Questioned In German Airship Venture
The Boston Transcript notes commercial losses for the German airship company behind Zeppelin passenger-cars. It cites 1912 figures: capital 3 000,000 marks, ticket revenue 600,000, receipts 827,000, expenses 737,000, net 90,000, plus past losses and insurance depletions. Additional sums may be sought from shareholders.
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Boston Transcript
Hwaben
Never the Twain Ghall Meet
Hiram Bingham discusses difficulties in forming alliances between the United States and South American republics. He cites language differences, race, and political contrasts, noting revolutionary histories and racial prejudice as obstacles to Pan American cooperation.
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Hiram Bingham
Atlante
South American
South America
Americas
Menor Calgerse Valuntly
Thie
The Really First Gunday Boheol From the Christian Herald
The article notes Robert Raikes and Mr. Hoecker's school teaching religious instruction to local children. It mentions memory verses on cards, later printed, and records Mr. Hoecker's death in 1798 after a long career.
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Christian Herald
Robert Raikes
Raikes
Hoecker
Great Arts From the Heston Lobe Debate on Nudity in Art
The writer argues artists study the nude from accurate knowledge and reverence for God’s creations. He claims true art comes from high intelligence and restraint, noting that great artists never produce vulgar work.
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Heston
The Farmer as Mechanic in Auto Education
A fragmented discussion argues farmers make better automobilists due to extensive machinery experience. The stationary farm engine is praised as a key educator, akin to the auto engine, shaping general principles of vehicle utility and mechanic skill.
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Farmer
The
Christian Herald
Somal
Wilty
Paris styles shock and delight as new skirts emerge
Blase Paris remains unshaken yet intrigued by the latest fashion trends. The hobble skirt ends at the knee while the grove skirt widens the silhouette and the glove skirt restricts movement, signaling a bold shift in dress aimed at elongating lines and changing walking strides.
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Paris
Mysterious Wall Street Titan George F Baker
A profile of George F Baker, self-made NY financier and head of a dominant bank, detailing his rise from a grocery clerk's son to immense wealth. The piece notes his restraint in public life, vast banking power, early stock dealings, and notable philanthropy including large gifts to Cornell Medical College and New York Hospital.
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Washington
George F. Baker
New York
Baker
Rypablo
Co F. Baker
Jay Cooke
Oon Baker
Googe F. Baker
Dent
John Thom
First National Bank
Thompson
Mirec
Blige
Cooke & Co
Fahnestock
Thomane
Oneson
Beloge
Dew Bunker
Wall Street
Peece
First National
Sox
Daniel G. Reid
Mr. Baker
Cornell Medical College
New York Hospital
Flrst National
Tux
A New Rose From Wister Described By The Indianapolis News
A detailed account describes a new rose hybrid developed after years of cross breeding by Mr. McGrady of Portadown Ireland. The rose, named pink, is rare with limited blooms and sold at 6 dollars and 20 cents each. The stock includes 16 000 plants, with all being kept from sale old stock.
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Wister
Indianapolis News
Catia
Thadian
McGrady
Portadown
Ireland
Uletor
Roosevelt Second Napoleon Aims at Montenegrin King Memoir Claims
Nicholas of Montenegro dictates memoirs to a London syndicate English journalist in Beutari seeks release amid Balkan intrigue. He praises Roosevelt and Napoleon as heroes, faults Austrian archduke and Emperor Franz Joseph, and hints publication in autumn will shock Europe. Count Berchtold pushes for advance proofs.
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Berlin
Beutari
Nicholas
Montenegro
London
Calle Roosevelt
Napoleon
Roosevelt
Ceetee
Cettinje
Africa
Belgium
Ama
Nicholan
Count Berchtold
Ausin
Conta
Marchioness Rules Over 6 000 Subjects
From the Wide World Magazine Arran is ruled by the Marchioness of Graham wife of the Duke of Montrose Inheriting the little kingdom as Lady Mary Hamilton She governs nearly 6 000 loyal subjects on an island 19 miles long 10% wide with 168 square miles historic sites include King’s Cave Lochran Castle Brodick Castle and stone circles Noted events include a 1903 royal visit by King Edward and the castle’s Scotch baronial style grounds Brodick Bay and its ponies are highlighted The piece blends travel lore with local history and legends about Edinburghs Bruce era references
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Marchioness
Arran
Marchioness of Graham
Duke of Montrose
Mary Hamilton
Duke of Hamilton
Robert the Bruce
Pete Bay
Bruce
Carrick
Lochrannn Castle
Brodick Castle
Brodick Bay
Edward
Favorite of the Gods Cicada in Greek Myth and Poem
The passage notes cicadas held religious respect in parts of Greece as a favorite of wisdom deities. It recalls Athenian women wearing gold cicada hair ornaments later adopted by Roman ladies and cites a poem praising the cicada as a friend of the land, celebrated by Phoebus.
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Lafeudio Hearn
Greece
Adios
Phoebus
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Wilson
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Aakiin Boeheer Peluine
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Cape
Shac Uscene
Ereas
Bete
de Bartinow
de Lassag
Paneeren
Vienna
Poando
de R Foneiou
de Luseac
Vieoma
Madame Linden
Monsieur de Joyeuse
Ahe
Dewi ‘Bane Ee
Mae Folt
Monaleur
Monsieur Earn
Monsieur de Bartines
Don Alglinstas
Banat Len
Boehemer
Monsieur Bostang
Monsieur Behrens
Haberdasher
Baroness Sophie Lindsa
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Masie
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