De Chaulnes WOOING Miss Shonts Ends in Paris Dowry Dispute
The engagement of Emanuel dAlbert de Luynes ninth duc de Chaulnes to Miss Theodora Shonts ends with a Paris social romance and a New York wedding on February 15. The Shonts family, led by Mr. Shonts, faced questions over a large dowry and the duke’s finances as creditors pressed in Paris. The ceremony at St Patrick’s Cathedral in New York followed months of courtship amid political and social maneuvering, with Mrs. Shonts supporting the match despite earlier opposition. The couple planned work in Paris, while Shonts expressed growing approval for the ambitious French nobleman.
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Dre Me Chaulnes
Paris
Marse
Sfiss Theodora Suits
Theodore LP Shorts
Interborth Metropolitan Company
Miss Shorts
Varis
Shonts
Paul Morton
Shouts
Asis. Shonts
Duc de Chauines
Shonis
Washington
Chicago
New York
Thouzutt
Jus Wooinz
Miss Shonis
Papa Shonis
America
Shkonis
Fapa Shonts
Crarer Leaf
Interborough Metropolitan Company
New York Elevated
Subway
Miss Shonts
Mgr. Lavelle
St. Patrick's Cathedral
France
Miss Shents
Shents
Theodor
Bin
Wells-Fargo Express Company
Wells-Fargo
Ghown
Emanuel Theotore Bernard Marie d’Albert de Luynes dAillly
Duc de
Merry Widow Hats Sail Down South Chicago Streets
A quirky South Chicago scene features fourteen girls forming the Merry Widow club. They skate on roller skates with oversized hats rigged like sails, speeding along Exchange Avenue and Ninety-first Street, frightening pedestrians as feathers stream behind. Charter members include Margaret Terkins Amelia Thorson Theresa Thompson and Marjorie Bawson. Also noted is a blind watch with tactile buttons indicating hours and a strong minute hand for the blind wearer to tell time.
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South Chicago
Simmy
Mer Widow Statiog Club
Exchange Avenue
Ninety-first Street
Margaret Terkins
Amelia Thorson
Theresa Thompson
Marjorie Bawson
Briarcliff Auto Race Victory by Lewis Strang
Lewis Strang won the Briarcliff auto race at Briarcliff Manor New York driving the Isotta car to capture the Harvard trophy over a 2592 mile course in 34 minutes 18 seconds at a pace of 4914 miles per hour. Emanuel Cedrino in a Fiat Utica was second with 21 minutes 5 seconds behind. The event drew praise for safety as no major injuries occurred though spectators crowded the course. John H. Trson of Stamford owner of Strang’s car, paid Strang 1000 dollars plus a 2500 bonus. Marquis the mechanician received 300 dollars plus bonuses.
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Lewis Strang
Benes
Lewis Strins
Iserts
John LE ‘Iyson
Dales
Westchester County
Briareligg Manor
Hrrardtter
United States
America
Europe
Mount Kisco
Emanuel Cedrino
Guy Vaughan
Red Church
Stearns
Herbert Lyne
Punexa Curry
Suars
Isotta
Cedrino
Cedring
Strang
Ertle
Apperson
Poole
Watson
Vaughan
Celdrino
Surtono
Bianchi
Fred J. Wagner
Liile
Seymour
Simplex
John H. Trson
Stamford
Conn
Marquis
Yysen
Shang
Hawaiis Fleet Fever and World Tour Celebration Hopes
Hawaii plans a major celebration for the world tour of American battleships. Mayor Taylor of San Francisco and James D. Phelan, chair of the Geet committee, received letters seeking pointers. A Honolulu detective chief arrived to help coordinate festivities including rides, dinners, dances, and tours during the ships’ Hawaii stay.
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Taylor
San Francisco
James D. Phelan
Geet Committee
A. P. Taylor
Honolula
Hawaiian Islands
Jackies
Priceless venom drawn from Brazilian lancehead viper in New York
Dr. Raymond L. Ditmars of the Bronx Zoological Park performed a dangerous venom extraction from a Brazilian lancehead viper, yielding seventeen and three quarter grains. The venom, refined and preserved, is touted as a rare serum with potential medical value for insanity, epilepsy, and other diseases, with global supply tightly controlled.
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New York
Raymond L. Ditmars
Raymond I. Ditmars
Brorx Zoological Park
Iss
Amazon
Bronx Zoological Park
Ditmars
Dr. Ditmars
Kalewar
Brazil
Tis
Keener Snyder
Tornipay
B.C Ranron
General Linevitch and the Siberian Army Legend
A portrait of General Nikolai Linevitch, praised for his initiative and paternal leadership, his role in Siberian troops, and his clashes with Japanese war era strategies. Also notes a wartime exchange with General Chaffee and reflects on the officer’s influence and reputation among his men.
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Nikolai Petrovitch Einevite
St. Muters
Auropatkin Maner Jay
Czir
Manhhurst
Japan
Lurker
Caucasus
Siber le Wis
Lord Roberts
Roberts
Veksin
Tientsin
Generis Linevitch
Pekin
Chaffee
Linevitch
Siberia
Worth Monument Mystery in New York Square
A New Yorker explains the Worth monument in Madison Square, noting many pass by daily without knowing who William Jenkins Worth was. The article recounts the monument’s dedication to Worth, born in Hudson, New York, and details how locals rarely read the north side slab, remaining unaware of his identity and his 1754 birth and 1832 death in Texas.
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New York
Madison
Manhattan
Drinkfert Street
York
Georgia
Hutel
Worth
Scott
Mexico
Efe
Rms Wering
Batte
Sid
Iospecter
Hin
Tal
William Jonkins Worth
Hudson
N.Y
Texas
Pith Avenue
Broadway
Monument
Tours
Worth Fonghe
Milwt
Nove
Thardis
Ramet
Jade
Armed Bandits Steal $18000 In West Virginia Robbery
Armed men held up guards transporting $18000 from Welch to Gary to pay United States Coal and Coke employees. Sheriff’s posse scours the surrounding country for clues as to the robbers. no leads yet.
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Brzegel4
W. Va
Welch i. Gary
United States Coal & Coke Company
United States Steal Corporation
Vanderbilt's Triumph Stirring England Trip Enthusiasm
A delighted Alfred G. Vanderbilt described the millionaires trial trip as the greatest day of his life. A crowd cheered as the oil road coach Alescor, driven by Vanderbilt, rolled from London toward Brighton with Vanderbilt handing the reins to manager Charles Whisow. Crowds gathered at Berkeley Hotel and Metropole as the expedition drew to a close.
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England
Alfred G. Vander
New York
Meteor
Brighton
Ruslan
London
Alescor
Herkeley Hotel
Metropole
Siology and the Panama Canal at the AAAS meeting
At the American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting in Chicago attention was drawn to how the work on the Panama Canal is altering biological conditions in the Pacific and Atlantic slopes. The completion may allow marine fauna to cross oceans, causing a geographical shift with scientific interest and possible practical import. The association calls for an immediate biological survey of the canal zone at Congress.
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Panama Canal
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Chicase
Papsina
Association
Uise
Congress
Tunama Caval
Worth Fortnightly Visitor and a Jestful Fare Debate
A stout guest described as jovial and large, about twenty stone, leaves a friend's house and is persuaded to take a Biwa ride home. The host offers him the fare, the visitor declines, and the exchange centers on paying a shilling for the journey. The London Mail notes the humorous bargaining over transport costs.
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Cebtemin
Biwa
Urisse
London Mail
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Albert de Lurnes
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Huntington
Colyer
Coker
Moetor
Gerd
Linewitch
Thomas Hume
Griffy
Hume
Grand Duchy of Saxe-Weimer
Eisenach
Germany
Richard Wagner
Buireath Fisenach
Wartburg
Martin Luther
Nuremberg
General Worth
Vanderbilt
Tedar
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