Fear of Yellow Peril Reshapes World Power Alignments
Washington notes a shifting chessboard of diplomacy as the United States moves from isolation into Far Eastern involvement. Observers foresee US Russia and Germany aligning against Britain and Japan, driven by fear of the yellow peril, China’s awakening, and European rivalries. Germany and the United States pursue open trade while Britain presses Japan, with Russia wavering between aligning with the US and Germany or Britain.
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Washington
International Chess Board of Diplomacy
England
United States
Sam
Europe
Germany
Russia
Great Britain
Japan
China
Knox
Manchuria
London
Orient
India
Skin Sufferers Doubt Removed With Eczema Wash
Discouraged eczema patients receive a trial bottle of a standard excessa remedy priced at 2 cents. The wash combines oil of wintergreen thymol and glycerine as in D D D Prescription. The Tall Man Drug Co. asserts rapid relief from itching after first use and cites hundreds of cures.
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Tallman Drug Co
Elopment Crosses Seal In German Couple's Union
A young German couple, Carl Stever and Velaska Helduck, eloped to marry abroad amid parental objections over religion. Stever, son of a Cologne banker, and Helduck, daughter of a German government official, traveled separately by ships Finland and Teutonic to New York, were admitted by immigration and wed before a government intervention cable arrived.
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New York
Carl Stever
Union Square
Atlantic
Cologne
Velaska Helduck
Finland
Miss Helduck
Aleit
England
Teutonic
Stever
Couple Wed After City Hall Car Chase
At 3 20 p m Miss Hoel Duck and Ty reached city hall as clerks shut doors. An automobile dash across the city followed and the license to wed was handed to them within minutes. They were married shortly after.
Preacher Advocates Advertising to Revive Church Life
Rev Dr James W Kramer of First Baptist Spokane argues advertising draws people to sermons. He cites moving pictures hot suppers pink teas flowers and flags as successful tools. He warns against sensationalism yet says a church must advertise to avoid empty pews and maintain life. He likens the church to a humming machinery with live coals and active belts.
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Spokane
James W. Kramer
First Baptist Church
South Carolina
Jews To Conontze Soon In Near East Plan
A new movement by a society promoting Jewish colonization in the Near East aims to form a company to buy land in Turkey and sell at low prices to colonists with funds advanced. Many Anglo Hebrews support it, aligning with some Young Turk leaders who oppose a Palestinian autonomous state. A Constantinople committee has been formed to back the project.
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London
Zloniam
Near East
Turkey
Palestine
Empire
Itact
Constantinople
American Women Tild Handshaking Record in Paris
Paris reports that Mrs. Robert Bacon and Mrs. Frank M. Mason, leading hostesses of the American colony in Paris, are praised as the best handshakers. Their receptions have infused life, music, and charm, drawing notable society figures and highlighting American guests of status.
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Paris
Robert Bacon
Frank M. Mason
Lord
Lady Dufferin
Mason
Mra
Arthur E. Valois
William Sprague
Alexander Thackera
Chinch-Smith
Prominent European Hostesses Brighten Social Scene
Mrs L Baxter Tevis and famed hostesses such as Mrs Frederick Bell Mrs Griswold Grey and Mrs Spot tiswood are highlighted as among Europe’s most beautiful women. The text praises Mrs Frank Mason for her open house and wide welcome to Americans. Mr Mazon recounts 30 years in the consular service with posts in Basle Marseilles Frankfort Berlin and Paris.
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L. Baxter-Tevis
Frederick Bell
Griswold Grey
Spottiswood
Europe
Frank Mason
Mazon
Basle
Marseilles
Frankfort
Berlin
Paris
Roberts Says That Army 15 Too Small
London report on General Lord Roberts addressing the National Service league as he laments Britons' ignorance of national defense. He argues England lacks a sufficient army and warns the nation must prepare to defend itself, noting current forces could not withstand a larger invasion. He hopes a new era may be dawning.
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London
National Service League
Lord Roberts
England
Fa Nre
Italians Impress At London International Horse Show
Italian riders excel at the London International Horse Show prompting Britain to send cavalry officers to train in Italy. The British War Office approves, funding travel for officers eager to improve ranking next year. The move signals cordial international relations with Italy and a formal training collaboration.
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Hritoms
Rome
London
Italojan
Italy
Tralians
British War Office
War
Maeland 4
George Ia
No Man Can Become Acquainted With Riches Quote
A concise proverb notes that true wealth is not earned by chasing money alone, suggesting moral balance in pursuit of riches and life’s broader values.
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