Exiled rulers across the world and their fates
The article surveys deposed rulers from Napoleon to Pu Yi and Abdul Hamid, detailing their exiles and wanderings. It notes Diaz, Castro, Zelaya, Estrada, and other former monarchs living abroad under surveillance, with many hoping to regain power while Europe and the Americas host these fugitives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Elba
Waterloo
St. Helena
Africa
Lst
Manuel
Portugal
Abdul Hamid
Turkey
Mulai Hafid
Abd-el-Aziz
Morocco
Pu Yi
China
Ali Mohammed
Persia
Castro
Venezuela
Zelaya
Estrada
Nicaragua
Diaz
Mexico
Madero
Porfirio Diaz
Europe
Paris
Felix Diaz
Cairo
Egypt
United States
South America
Juan Estrada
Americas
Asia
Yuon Shih Kah Pu
Wmairkey
Ile
Abdul
Musa Hafid
Drowned rebel leader Orozco hailed as a tiger
Manuel Mascarenas claims Pascual Orozco Jr and his party were surprised at Ojinaga near the Rio Grande as they attempted to swim to the U S side. Orozco junior disappeared after the flood of pursuit with his father and secretary Jose Cordova. A horse saddle and gold sword were found by a rebel member on the American bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pascual Orozco, Jr
Mexico
Rio Grande
Manuel Mascarenas
Orozco
Jose Cordova
Ojinaga
Orozco the Younger
Mascarenas
Leix Novazas
Danube Color Observations From Three Rivers Confluence
A Christian Science Monitor note describes the Danube as a golden river rather than blue. It cites the old bridge at Regensburg and Passau where the Danube meets the Inn and the Iz, noting the rivers retain distinct colors for a distance after joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danube
Ratisbon
Passau
Inn
Christian Science Monitor
African Police Ride Zebras as Mounted Units
German police in Africa employ zebras as mounts, finding them effective for patrols and mobility in challenging terrain. The unusual program highlights adaptive policing approaches and animal-assisted operations in colonial Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Rising baseball salaries mark sport's changing era
The piece reviews escalating manager pay from $5,000 to as high as $25,000 for John J. McGraw with New York Giants, cites salaries for Frank Chance, Connie Mack, Jake Stahl, Clark Griffith, and Tinker, noting executives also own stock and receive dividends. It mentions rule changes in football and praise for two White Sox prospects Ray Schalk and Borton as promising youngsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. McGraw
New York Giants
John Foster
Little Napoleon
Frank Chance
Yankees
Foster
McGraw
Chance
Mack
Athleticd
Jennings
Detroit
Clarke
Pittsburgh
Stahl
Red Sox
Tinker
Cincinnati
Griffith
Senators
Connie Mack
Athletics
Jake Stahl
Clark Griffith
Regattas Vie In Triangular Pacific Rowing Meet
Regattas feature Stamford California and University of Washington crews racing on the Oakland course April 19 with a three mile varsity eight race and a shorter freshman contest in which Washington will not compete. Annapolis Naval Academy crews enter the Schuylkill regatta in Philadelphia May 31 where the Henley distance is used. a special Naval Academy cup for the four oared event is offered by the American Rowing Association stewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
California
University of Washington
Oakland
Naval Academy At Annapolis
Schuylkill
Philadelphia
Academy
American Rowing Association
Schuylkill Regatta
International League Opens With Jersey City and Newark
Jersey City starts home schedule against Buffalo on April 16 in the International League and Newark kicks off at home versus Toronto the same day. The teams close the season September 21 at Newark.
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Jersey City
Buffalo
Newark
Toronto
Walter Camp Sees Small Changes In 1913 Football Rules
Walter Camp, noted football expert, endorses the upcoming season’s rule edits as limited and cautious. He credits the 1912 code for its strong results and notes the rules committee preferred minor adjustments to avoid experiments or mistakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Camp
Yule
Jim Flynn to umpire in Western league season
Jim Vignn, heavyweight pugilist, will serve as an umpire in the Western league this season. Flynon has substantial experience as an umpire in semipro and amateur games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Flynn
Jim Vignn
Flynon
Fragmented Vintage Cartoon Jokes Keep Readers Smiling
A column of short humorous clippings cites quips and punchlines from various papers. It mentions a mix of playful exchanges about letters, misheard phrases, wedding vows, a surgeon joke, and a boastful husband, reflecting lighthearted newspaper humor from multiple regions.
In a New Role. What's Bodking Doing Now
The Birmingham Age Herald notes Bodking is described as a demonstrator. He is questioned on his new role and labeled unfit in a brief, pointed exchange reflecting local opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bodking
Tie
Birmingham Age-Herald
Opera Party Question Spars with Witty Judge
A quip from a judge to an opera party host prompts advice about guest etiquette. The exchange centers on what boxes to bring and ends with a playful jab about chatterboxes. The remark captures a courtroom humor moment without further context.
Smiles and cloves in Pittsburgh Press line quarrel
A Pittsburgh Press line contrasts a smile with cloves, questioning the tendency to dampen cheer. The brief chiding line presents a playful snapshot of wit and aromatic metaphor in print.
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Pittsburgh Press
A Disappointment Why So Glum
A brief quote from the Houston Post notes a wife threatening to return to her mother and then choosing not to, reflecting a domestic vignette. The line captures mood and interpersonal tension without broader context or action.
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Houston Post
The Only Excuse Bessie What makes you think that he married for money
The dialogue presents a sharp exchange about marriage motives as Jessie claims to have seen the bride, reflecting social attitudes in the period. The line hints at romantic suspicion and social scrutiny without detailing events or names.
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Bessie
Jessie
New Orleans
Aines-Democrat
Her Match Ends Quietly as He Turns Out the Light
A terse exchange reveals a breakup moment. The line T told him Le didn't want to see him any more is followed by the question What did he do and the answer Turned out the light. The fragment hints at a pivotal, somber breakup scene framed in brief dialogue.
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James Schreiber
Cipriano Castro
Ellis Island
Cuba
Gomez
Texas Rangers
Sammy
Jose Santos Zelaya
State Department
Millat Nfafid
France
Ali Mohammed Mirza
Shah of
Russia
England
Carlos
American Press Association
White Sox
Connolly
Chicago White Sox
Ray Schalk
Borton
Milwaukee
Chicago
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Miss Kitty
Trady
Dearie
Shumley
Benham
Chicago News
Pan Mirse
Swid Jones
New, York
Job
National Monthly
Toonam
Detroit Free Press
New York Globe
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