Opera in Esperanto Opens Berlin Congress With US Cast
Several Americans plan to attend the August congress where the Dresden Royal Opera will perform Goethe with Esperanto. The cast includes Miss Reicher of New York. Also noted are statistics on physician incomes in Berlin and visits by Sir Purdon Clarke of the New York Metropolitan Museum. Mr and Mrs David Hirsch of Philadelphia with Miss Lorine Teller depart the Black Forest for Switzerland, remaining abroad through October.
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New York Times
Berlin
Dresden Royal
Opr
Goethe
Esperanto
Miss Reicher
New York
Purdon Clarke
New York Metropolitan Museum
David Hirsch
Philadelphia
Lorine Teller
Black Forest
Switzerland
Italians Flag Ten Fly at Vatican Jubilee Games
Rome crowd witnesses ten Italian flags march at the Vatican during Papal jubilee events. Cardinal Gibbons attends mass at St. Maria in Trastevere as American participants and officials observe the ceremony with public interest.
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Rome
Cardinal Gibbons
St. Maria In
Trastevere
Mer O Sonnell
Washington
Castel Gandolfo
Pope Honors Miss Kennedy at Rome Audience
Mgr Thomas Kennedy, rector of the American College in Rome, presented his sister Miss Theresa Kennedy of Philadelphia to the Pope. The Pontiff received her cordially and gave her his photograph and autograph as a mark of appreciation for the Kennedy brothers work.
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American College
NEW York Times
Rome
Mgr
Thomas Kennedy
Theresa Kennedy
Philadelphia
Holy Father
Aversa to Return as Apostolic Delegate to Cuba
In Rome on August 15 it is stated that Mer Aversa, the Apostolic Delegate to Cuba, will return to his post in the autumn. The delay hinges on a question for Porto Rico that must first be considered by the Island Legislature and then by the United States Congress.
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NEW York Times
Rome
Vatican
Mer. Aversa
Cuba
Porto Rico
United States Congress
Oxygen Org y Invades London as Quick Stimulus Fad
London reports a rising trend of inhaling oxygen as a mind and body stimulant. Chemists note several society women partake while doctors warn of dangers from overuse. A Harley Street specialist says prolonged exposure could exhaust vitality and shorten life. An observer described an "oxygen orgy" with rapid pulse and exhilaration.
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London
West End
Be Aad
Archbishop Farley Enjoys Automobile Touring in Rome
Arch bishop Farley traveled by car with Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Truax in Rome. The party, including old acquaintances, explored nearby locales they visited together seventeen years prior, sharing time in the Italian capital.
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New York
Rome
Farley
Charles H. Truax
American writer chosen for leading role in foreign exchange play
Paris reports Emrey Pottle, author of Handicapped, selected by Booth Tarkington and Harry Wilson for the leading role in Foreign Exchange to be produced by George Tyler in December. The four act drama centers on an American girl’s marriage to a foreign nobleman and a love triangle with an American artist.
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NEW York Times
Paris
Emrey Pottle
Booth Tarkington
Harry Wilson
New York
America
Mr. Tarkington
Mr. Pottle
American Embassy Staff Shakeup in Rome Berlin Move
R S Reynolds Hitt left Rome for Berlin to serve as First Secretary of the American Embassy there. John W Garrett arrived from Berlin promoted to First Secretary in Rome. Ion Forcusateau arrived soon after, but ill health hindered his start amid the diplomatic exchange.
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R. S. Reynolds Hitt
Berlin
John W. Garrett Ili
Rome
NEW Fore Times
Roman_ society
Coyne in The Mollusc Sails Home to New Line
London reports Joseph Coyne and Alexandra Carlisle sailed for America to star in The Mollusc under Frohman management. Fans gave a hearty send off. Composer Herbert Henry Davies and producers echo Frohman’s belief Coyne will excel, as Oscar Asche denies New York plans for him and Lily Hanbury.
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New York Times
London
Joseph Coyne
Alexandra Carlisle
Bert Henry Davies
Oscar ‘Asche
New Theatre
Lily Hanbury
New York
Cornwall
Merry Widow Delayed In Paris For Next Season
Paris reports that The Merry Widow has not been staged this year. Alphonse Franck, Gymnase director, says lack of theatre and Parisian tastes push the Viennese operetta to next season. Public prefers revues or opera comique. Maxim's hosts lively waltz dances.
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Alphonse Franck
Théatre Gymyase
Paris
Continents
Vienna
M. Franck
Robert de Flers
G. A. de Caillavet
Gymnase
Gas poisoning in London linked to coal gas leaks
The Lancet warns that Londoners are exposed to coal gas poisoning from unaccounted leakage. A metropolitan gas meeting cited 110,000,000 cubic feet of gas unaccounted in six months, causing headaches dizziness and oppression during stagnant air and fog.
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Lancet
Compani
Americans Refuse French Silks Amid Tariff Slump
In Paris and Lyons a silk industry crisis unfolds as American buyers pause on imports due to tariffs and a weak economy. Lyons manufacturers report losses of two dollars per pound, with workers laid off. U.S. officials and Paris retailers anticipate steadier times after the election.
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Lyons
Paris
Helium Liquefaction Near Absolute Zero by Onnes
In a communication to the Amsterdam Academy Prof. Onnes details the steps and apparatus used to liquefy helium. He notes the near absolute zero target of 273.1 degrees below zero and estimates the critical liquefaction temperature around five degrees above absolute zero.
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New York Times
London
Amsterdam Academy
Onnes
Turmoil in Constantinople as Young Turk revival looms
London reports a mixed mood on Turkey after the revolution with warnings the sultan Abdul Hamid may be replaced by his younger brother Mohammed Reshad. Dispatches describe mass support for constitutional liberty, with rosettes, caricatures, and cries of freedom as streets fill with jubilant crowds and anti old-order sentiment.
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Mohemmed-Reshad
Abdul Hamid
Turkey
Reshad
Europe
London
Constantinople
Selamlik
Yildiz
Young Turk
Izzet Pasha
Zeki Pasha
Fehim Pasha
Brussa
NO LOWER BROADWAY BUSES PROPOSED BY INTERBOROUGH
E P Bryan president of the Interborough Rapid Transit Company abandons plans to run London type motor buses to lower Broadway New York after consulting with Theodore Shonts. He cites unprofitable investment in London franchise difficulties and outside advertising bans affecting profits. Bryan family then travels from Devonshire to Paris to study French traction methods.
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York Tres
London
E. P. Bryan
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Broadway
New York
Theodore Shonts
Fifth Avenue
Bryan
Devonshire
Paris
Ages of leading actors reveal long careers at Comédie Française
Paris dispatch notes Comoedie aged the troupe by publishing ages of top Comédie Française actors. Names include Mounet Sully 55, Paul Mounet 55, Mme Fayolle 59, Mme Bartet 54, Silvain 57, de Feraudy 49, Prudhon 70, La Bargy 50, Lambert fils 43, Ravet 88, Mile Kolb 52, Mme Sorel 86, Mlle Delvair 31, Le gond-Weber 41, and Pié rat 23.
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NEW York Times
Paris
Comoédia
Comédie Francaise
Mounet-Sully
Paul Mounet
Mme. Fayolle
Mme. Bartet
Silvain
de Feraudy
Prudhon
Mme. la Bargy
Albert Lambert
Fils
Ravet
Mile. Kolb
Mme. Sorel
Mlle. Delvair
Mme
Legond-Weber
Happy Mile
Piérat
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Aversa
Milmiz
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Lusc
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