Lord Decies Wins on Final Appeal over Sefton Park Bill
The House of Lords dismissed the builders appeal in the Sefton Park reconstruction case. Lords ordered the builders to cover Lord Decies legal costs, potentially about $200,000, with the record printing alone costing over $5,000. The dispute traces to renovations for Lord Decies's marriage to Vivien Gould and involved Holland Hannen and Cubitts as contractors.
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House of Lords
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Law Lords
British Empire
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George J. Gould
Holland, Hannen & Cubitts
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Lady Decies
South Kensington
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Justice Jail Hache
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Tobey-Made Furniture Lamp Inspired by Italian Renaissance
Tobey Furniture showcases a handsome carved mahogany lamp from its Tobey line. The lamp features sharp hand carving, a champagne silk shade lined with rose, and an overall elegant distinguished look. Priced at $250. Tobey Furniture Company Fifth Ave at Fifty-Third St.
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Tobey Furniture Company
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Fifty-Third St
Lake Constance Disaster Claims Ten Fishermen
Ten bodies of fishermen were recovered from Lake Constance with at least twenty-five still missing after a sudden storm. Rescue boats aided survivors as small craft capsized and crews struggled to reach land about a mile away.
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Friedrichshafen
Germany
Lake Constance
De Kay Appeal Set For Tomorrow In London
John W. De Kay ex-president of the Mexican Packing Company faces a scheduled appeal in London tomorrow seeking reversal of a judgment issued last March in a suit filed by a London jewelry firm.
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NEW York Times
London
John W. de Kay
Mexican Packing Company
Duchess jewels sold at Christie’s London sale
Jewels from the late Lily Duchess of Marlborough sold at Christie's in London. A 35‑stone brilliant collet necklace realized 22500 dollars, a 215‑pearl rope brought 14000, a tiara 8000, and cat’s eye brooches 4900 and 3800. The Northwick collection of engravings continued with Reynolds portraits and other items, led by a whole length Isabella Duchess of Rutland at 3580 dollars.
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New York Times
London
Lily
Duchess of Marlborough
Christie's
Northwick
Joshua Reynolds
Isabella
Duchess of Rutland
Valentine Green
Colonel Tarleton
J. R. Smith
Louis Philippe, Duke of Orleans
Oxford Honors Walter Hines Page at Commencement
At Oxford today Walter Hines Page American Ambassador Viscount Bryce ex British Ambassador and the Duke of Saxe Coburg and Gotha received degrees. Page and the duke were named Doctors of Civil Law while Bryce became Doctor of Laws. The public orator praised century of Anglo American peace and ties forged by Cecil Rhodes.
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Washington
Duke of
Saxe- Coburg and Gotha
Ambassador Page
Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Lord Bryce
Oxford University
United States
Cecil Rhodes
Anarchist Malatesta Escapes to Switzerland
Enrico Malatesta the Italian anarchist, sought by the government for recent uprisings, escaped from Ancona with naval guards reinforcing the garrison. Disguised as a workman he crossed the Chiasso border into Switzerland and is believed en route to London.
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London
National Committee Sets July 16 Meeting for Redmond Support
Michael J. Ryan president of the United Irish League of America cables from Philadelphia that all needed money will be forthcoming. Liberty-loving America is practically unanimous in approval of John E. Redmond leadership. Tory contention is inimical to twentieth century spirit and defeat certain. This is era of awakened democracy.
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John E. Redmond
Michael J. Ryan
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America
Aviation Fatality in German Army Flying Corps
Schwerin reports another fatality as Lieut Kolbe dies when his aircraft overturns during a too abrupt landing. Capt Ruff, aboard as passenger, sustains a broken leg in the same incident.
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Greece to Acquire U S Battleships Idaho and Mississippi
Washington officials set sale terms for the battleships Idaho and Mississippi to Greece, with the expected price near $11.5 million. Greece will man the Idaho on voyage to Gravesend, while the Mississippi will be stripped in Boston and crossed by Greek crews. The sale follows congressional authorization and pending naval approvals amid hopes for regional peace.
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Militants Resume Attacks in London Theatres and Boxes
Militant suffragettes, after Premier Asquith agreed to meet east end workers, attacked city letter boxes and raided several west end theatres. They also disrupted a Royal Academy social function in London.
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East End
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French town divided by a wife's elaborate dress
In Saint Mihiel a rector and mayor clash over Mme Corot's fashion sense. She defends self made gowns and a cloak worn on race day, noting she creates Irish lace outfits herself. The episode highlights provincial jealousy over female elegance.
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New York Times
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Mme, Caillaux
M. Calmette
M. Corot
Mme. Corot
Regent in Servia named as Crown Prince Alexander
Vienna reports King Peter of Servia appoints Crown Prince Alexander as regent due to ill health. Belgrade notes the king left for Vranja baths and a proclamation confirms the heir will govern during illness. Albanian Mussulmani rebels seize Berat and another small town near Avlona in continued fighting.
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Servia
Belgrade
Peter
Vranja
Alexander
Prince George
London
Albania
Berat
Avlona
Paris Postmen Hunger Leads to Bridge Food During Strike
Paris postmen ended a letter carriers strike after the Minister of Posts pledged to back their demand for higher allowances before the Senate. Hungry workers used a bridge of provi sions and a rope to receive food as police halted supply attempts. the dispute ended with a vow to resume work and two letter deliveries already underway.
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NEW York Times
Paris
Kemp Coming First Cabin Despite Tramp Poet’s Poverty
The tramp poet Harry Kemp sailing to New York on the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria has just one suit a handbag and 1.50. His dress suit was bought by his wife selling the second best suit, leaving him with little cash and a vow against convention. A separate note from Panama reports debate over renaming Culebra Cut Gaillard Cut amid mixed American opinion and lingering attachment to the old name.
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