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Notable British and international figures in art and diplomacy
Carolus Duran returns to Paris from London after painting Lady Warwick with praise from the Prince of Wales. Miss Marie du Maurier marries Edward Horsman Coles. Dudley Hardy receives a large marine painting commission, keeping him in London. Miss Julia Neilson noted as a tall, classically beautiful actress coached by Ellen Terry. Baron Thielmann’s Sanskrit reports in war times. Wu Ling Fang, China’s new Washington minister, notable for railroads and legal advisory roles. Klondyke fiddler John Kavanagh foresees leading many musicians to Alaska, earning $30-$35 nightly in mining camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolus Duran
Paris
London
Lady Warwick
Brooke
M. Duran
Prince of Wales
Marie du Maurier
George du Maurier
Edward Horsman Coles
T. B. Hardy
Dudley Hardy
Hardy
Brompton Road
Julia Neilson
Alma-Tadema
Miss Neilson
Ellen Terry
Baron Thielmann
Washington
Sedan
Napoleon
Episcopal Church
Wu Ling Fang
Japan
Li Hung Chang
John Kavanagh
Alaska
Kavanagh
Port Costa
Juneau
Klondyke