Over the Sea News Briefs From London Politics and Commerce
London notes that the political scene remains unsettled after last year�s events and the failed constitutional conference. Liberals strengthen for a possible general election as creditor meetings loom for the Charing Crom bank. Berlin hosts an American commerce figure. warnings arise over Germany�s gum chewing fad and a rising population in Russia. Royal Portuguese orders face republican scrutiny. Lord Rosebery finishes a book on Chatham. Preun ality School lists many titled pupils. Henry Asquith to receive Edinburgh’s freedom.
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London
Charing Crom Bank
King’s Hall
Holborn
Philadelphia
Wolf
Germany
Ruawhin
Xara
Ruesis
Manuel
Europe
Lord Roseberry
Lord Chatham
Chatham
Arthur le Humphreys
Haton College
George of
Teck
Siam
Cavon
England
Scotland
Ireland
Henry Asquith
Edinburgh
Old Paris Clock Restored After Six Centuries of Timekeeping
The Palais de Justice tower clock, likely the oldest in Paris and among the world's oldest, was restored after about 600 years. Its five foot dial and blue bas-relief decorate the tower begun in 1214 under Philippe le Bel, with Heinrich von Vic completing the mechanism in the early 18th century.
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Paris
Philippe le del
Charles V
Germany
Heinrich von Vic
Heinrich
le Quai de l'Horlonge
Ticks Endure Through Revolutions and Siege Echoes
A compact note reflects on ticking time remaining constant amid centuries of upheaval. The refrain mentions revolutions sieges and rifle crack as the timeless cadence continues today as it did five centuries ago.
Earl Dudley Likely to Quit Post as Governor-General
London reports a public denial of early retirement while court circle speculation grows. A rumored adulterous affair involving a Colonial woman has sparked divorce threats by Lady Dudley, with Georgiana Dudley distressed. Observers expect resignation soon, with Lord Pentland named as possible successor.
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London
Earl of Dudley
Australian Commonwealth
Lord Dudley
Dulley
England
Georgiana
Countess of Dudley
King Edward
George
Queen Alexandra
Dudley
Courneys
John Ward
Whitelaw Reid
Lord Pentland
Paris Journal mocks American girl marriage plans
A Paris weekly, under Cry Messieurs, ridicules American girls forming a league to boycott European brides after Mine Elkins failed to marry royalty. It claims several engagements will break for European nobility and suggests American women remain in America to pursue work, criticizing high society pursuits.
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Paris Journal
Paris
Messieurs
Mine Elkins
Europe
Republic
Monsieur Roosevelt
Therm
New York
Arich
France
Governor Tener Rose From Baseball Ranks
Pennsylvania Governor-elect John K. Tener rose from baseball bench to state leadership. Rumor says Tener still owns or controls a Boston National League club with John Harris as figurehead president. Tener once pitched for Captain Anson and the old Invincible Chicago White Sox.
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Governor Tener
Hoston
Great State
John K. Tener
Pennsylvania
Tener
Anson
Chicago White Sox
Heaviig
Boston
John Harris
Harris
Powder ban in Fresno area school stirs protests
In a large Fresno suburban Scandinavian colony district the principal Professor Arthur Caya ordered girls to appear with natural complexions only. Indignant influential women claim he overstepped authority. Some girls washed faces after his cloakroom demand while others protested and chose to stay. Parents plan to petition the Board of Trustees for reprimand.
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Fresno
Scandinavian Colony
Disner
Arthur Caya
Caya
Leive
Board of Trustees
Duke of Connaught lays cornerstone in Pretoria
In Pretoria the Duke of Connaught laid the foundation stones for the new government buildings amid a roaring ovation. Boers and Britishers cheered alike as loyalty to King George grew, marking a unifying moment in South Africa’s transition.
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Cape Town
South Africa
Pretoria
Transvaal South African Republic
Duke of ConnaUght
King George
George
Union of South Africa
Royal visit to Durban marks final week ceremonies
The Balmoral Castle entourage continues its England to South Africa tour with major events in Durban. A royal review of troops and laying of foundation stones at the Technical Institute highlight the last week of ceremonies for the visiting party.
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Balmoral Castle
England
Durban
Technical
Seattle Millionaire Charged With Swindling
Tacoma reports Clarence Hill, a Seattle millionaire real estate operator, must plead to indictments for conspiracy to defraud by mails on December 1. Judge Danworthy ruled the indictments sustained. He is alleged to have swindled hundreds of poor people by selling worthless real estate via a weekly payment plan.
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Tacoma
Clarence Hillman
Seattle
Danworthy
Menta
Army Meets Navy at Franklin Field in Penn History Clash
Army and Navy cadets fill Franklin Field stands for the annual West Point Navy game with two thirds of seats claimed by officers students and guests. Public attendance is limited as Penn allotment sold out yet both academies expect victory and betting pools may rise after kickoff amid expert favoring the Army squad.
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Army
Navy
Philadelphia
Franklin Field
Army and Navy
University of Pennsylvania
Weat Point
Mystery of Flood Traced by Centuries Old Seine Map
A Paris flood study cites an ancient Seine arm that started near the eastern fortifications and curved south of the modern river, crossing Gore Saint-Lazarre and Lower Champs-Elysees before joining the main channel. The map aligns with reports of high water causing seepage into distant city areas.
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Poria
Paris
Seine
Gore Saint-Lazarre
Champs-Elysees
Diamonds rise 20 percent since 1908 in London markets
Diamonds are now 20 percent higher than in 1908 when American financial problems reduced demand and business. Prices have steadily climbed since that year, with large and very small stones benefiting most. Medium stones remain relatively cheap due to German Southwest Africa discoveries. Jewelers increasingly use tiny diamonds in decorative items such as chatelaine bags and purses.
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London
Africa
Moral Wave in the West Drives Gambling From Deadwood and Lead
In Deadwood and Lead, authorities vow to rid the region of gambling and enforce the state liquor law. Once notorious for round-the-clock saloons and gambling dens, the towns are under a new regime reflecting a genuine, nonviolent shift in sentiment.
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Pierre
Deadwood
Pasture offers 600 acres stubble and 140 road of water access
Ads urge readers to start mail order business from home with free booklet from Heacock of Lockport MN, offering practical tips and no canvassing. Other notices promote lace curtain laundry work and a deal listing 7060 acres of wheat land in Umatilla county with terms, plus jack and ground offers from J. Donaldson in Walla Walla Washington.
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Heacock
Lockport
MN. Y
Umatilla County
J. Donaldson
Walla Walla, Wash
Local Professionals and Real Estate Firms Listed in Pendleton
Directory segment lists Dr Lynn K Blakeslee CHRO and offices on Main and Court streets with phone numbers, dentist E A Mann on Main street with contacts, Hartman Abstract Co offering title abstracts and realty services, James Johns and Bent ley Leffingwell real estate and insurance agents, new location at 815 Main Street and phone 404.
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Lynn K. Blakeslee
Judd Building
Main
Court Streets
Hartman Abstract CO
Umatilla
Pendleton
James Johns
Pres
Marsh, Bee
Bentley & Leffingwell
Main Street
Love rivals duel ends in tragedy in Dragovita
Milena Spassitch rejected two suitors Marko Dadlyevitch and Lazar Simiteh after a dispute over her affections. The rivals agreed to mortal combat but Milena chose to flee and ended her life by washing ashore on the Sava river, leaving the village in shock.
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Vienna
Dragovita
Milena Spassitch
Marko Dadlyevitch
Lazar Simiteh
River
Sava
Times have changed letter overrides old style sign off
A quotation from the Los Angeles Times notes that current times demand actions beyond writing letters to constituents and signing as Your obedient servant. It reflects a shift in expectations for congressional duty and public service.
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Los Angeles Times
Northern Pacific Timetable Note From Pendleton
Train schedule fragment shows Pendleton departure at 1 30 p m and 7 30 am arrival times for passenger and mixed trains with a note of mired train status. Key entities include Northern Pacific and Pendleton.
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Northern Pacific
Pendleton
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City OF
Mexico
Southern Pacific Company
Portland
San Francisco
8Rd
Townsend Streets
San Franciseco
Coast Line
Southern Pacific
National Lines of
International and
Great Northern
G. da
8. A
Santa Fe
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William McMurray
Oregon
Seattle Millionaire
Seine Channel
Castoria
Harry
Mike
Miracle Cure
Cenes
York & York, Chinese Medicine Co
W. Main St
Walla Walla
Wash
Dre
York & York
J. M. Ashworth
Weston, Oregon
United States
East Oregonian de
East Oregonian
East Oregonian Pub. CO
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Pendleton Business College
Classified
Garfield
M. D
Judd Block
E. A. Mann
Commercial Association Rooms
Kern & Bennett, Dental Surgeons
Thomas Vaughan
Judd W Building
D. C. M'Nabb
State Veterinary Board
East Court St. Res
Raley & Raley
Attorneys AT Law
American National Bank
FEE & Slater
Despain Building
Carter & Smythe, Attorneys At Law
James B. Perry
Office
Over Taylor Hardware Company
Lowell & Winter
Law
George W. Coutts
Batates
Schmidt Block
Peterson & Wilson
Smith- Crawford Building
Phelps & Steiner, Attorneys At Law
Smith-Crawford Building
Chas. J. Ferguson
Attorney At Law
Douglas W. Bailey
Taylor Hardware Co
D. A. May
Oregonian
Cok F. G. Lucas
Athena
First National Bank of Athena and
Farmers’ Bank of Weston
V. Stroble
East Court Street
Insurance and Land Business
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Thompson Street
Carney & Bradley
Props
China Restaurant
Ung D. Goey
Alta Street
Tallman & Co
East Oregonian Publishing Company
J. le Vaughan
Damon Lodge NO. 4
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