King George Fears Bryan as Ambassador to London
The 1912 diary excerpt reveals King George V's grave fears that President Wilson might appoint William Jennings Bryan as Ambassador to the Court of St James. Sir Almeric Fitzroy notes the king's disturbance and Morley’s reception of the concern.
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International News Service
London
George
England
Wilson
William Jennings Bryan
Court of St. James
Almeric Fitzroy
Almeric
Privy Council
Bryan
Lord Morely
United States
Mr. Bryan
Unofficial Hint on Appointment From U.S. Ambassador Bryce
The remark, attributed to Bryce when he was ambassador, suggests he would view certain appointments as unacceptable. The context implies diplomatic sensitivities around a nomination or posting for an unspecified role.
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Bryce
United States
Replevin Writs Filed to Seize Maxwell Automobiles
Writs of replevin to secure two Maxwell cars have been filed at the courthouse by the National Bond and Insurance company against J. W. Enright and R. D. Reed through attorney Roy M. Jamison. The Enright Maxwell is valued at 800 dollars and Reed's Maxwell at 500 dollars. Writs are returnable the first Monday of October.
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Court House
National Bond and Insurance Company
J. W. Enright
R. D. Reed
Roy M. Jamison
Enright
Maxwell
Reed
Funeral Notice for Sister Vincy Ross by Rachel Rebekah Lodge
All members of the Rachel Rebekah Lodge No. 40 I O O F are urged to meet in their hall on North Mill Street Saturday at one o clock sharp to attend the funeral of Sister Vincy Ross by the order of the Noble Grand Bertie Poplar Local 11.
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Rachel Rebekah Lodge No. 40
North Mill Street
Vincy Ross
Noble Grand
Bertie Poplar
American couple returns from ten week Europe trip
Mr. and Mrs. James Fishburn of 416% East Washington street report a pleasant ten week visit to England Wales and France. They note slow employment in England with half the population unemployed and government dole. They observed regular air travel and cheap London to Paris flights but prefer the United States and New Castle with its living conditions.
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James Fishburn
Washington Street
England
Wales
France
United States
Mr. Fishburn
Sheffield
Gainsboro
London
Cornwall
Birmingham
Fishburn
Paris
New Castle
Damages Sought After Horse Killed In Croton Ave Crash
E. C. Chapman sues Arthur Prioletti for 347 dollars after a milk wagon horse was struck on Croton avenue near the Pennsylvania crossing. The horse valued at 300 dollars died from a fractured skull and was shot. wagon damage is also claimed.
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E. C. Chapman
Arthur Prioletti
Croton Avenue
Prioletti
Pennsylvania Crossing
Irish Senator Is Traveling Salesman
Ulster Senator Robert Dorman a Socialist travels among millionaires while receiving unemployment benefits. He works as a traveling salesman but is currently out of work, drawing about 4 dollars weekly for himself and 1 dollar weekly for his wife from the government.
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International News Service
Belfast
Ulster Senate
Robert Dorman
Senator Dorman
Fall Bargains In Beauty and Housewares On Board Sale
A newspaper listing advertises a light massage cream for cleansing and prep, silk hose in new Fall shades, collar and cuff sets, Carter’s knit union suits, beaded leather handbags, coats for toddlers, velour hats for junior miss, and assorted boys wear. Also featured are sheets, shirting, aluminumware, wash tubs, water pails, combinets, ironing tables, and folding furniture at reduced prices with sizes and colors noted.
Saturday Specials in Silk Goods and Dress Accessories
Listing of sales items including rayon silk vests, silk bandeaux, Woodbury’s soap, ribbons, head bands, silver thimbles, chiffon silk hose, gauze vests, Georgette crepe, pink satin bed spreads, and various dresses and blouses. Prices range from 16c to 3.95 with a note of 7 to 9 PM.
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Woodbury’s
E. and A Division Employes Enter Regional Meet
Employees from New Castle, Pennsylvania railroad, will compete in the Central Region field meet at Junction Park New Brighton on Saturday. About 150 workers will travel by rail or car. events include track, swimming, and gun club contests with a special Cleveland train aiding transport. The winners advance to Altoona on September 19 for the Pennsylvania system meet.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
New Castle
Junction Park
New Brighton
Cleveland
Johnny Shields
Walter Keen
Central
Pennsylvania
Altoona
Cricket Field
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Baltimore
Great Picture With An All Star Cast at the Regent
The Great Picture Frivolous Sal plays at the Regent today and tomorrow starring Eugene O Brien Tom Santchi Ben Alexander Mae Busch and Mildred Harris in a big screen showcase.
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Eugene O’brien
Tom Santchi
Ben Alexander
Mae Busch
Mildred Harris
Britain Rejects Help for Husband Hunters in Pension Bill
In London August 28 the government refused to aid older husbands with a widows pension bill. It allows a pension only if a wife has a child or they have been married five years after a man reaches sixty. Laborites and MPs clash over the policy as Ellen Wilkinson argues for freedom to marry. Colonel Freemantle and John Wheatly criticize perceived materialism.
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International News Service
London
House of Commons
Freemantle
John Wheatly
Ellen Wilkinson
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Sam H. McGoun
King George
J. Elder Bryan
Republi
Atlantic
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Lawrence Auto Co
Mercer Street
Charles Elton Blanchard
Salon
North Phelps St
Youngstown
Ohio
The
Children’s
Gardless
Carter
Cascade
Milady
Georgette
Coats
Virginia Lee
Jacquard Nursery
New
Brighton
Britain
Yatae
North Liberty Street
Mahoningtown
Arlington and
East Washington Streets
Valley Queen
Mercer County
Peck
Malaga
Blue Valley Creamery
West Washington Street
First Christian Church
Long Avenue
Veal Stewk
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