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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1913
Page
16
Berlin reports strain in the triple alliance as Austria and Germany clash over Balkan policy and Greece. Officials warn that philhellenism in Germany irritates Austria while Russia lurks as a potential balancer amid English and German interests.
In Paris on August 16, a charming gathering at the Swiss chateau of M. and Mme. Paderewski drew notable guests for an evening of music and sociability. The event showcased refined hospitality and featured performances highlighting American ragtime.
The famous pianist Ignace Paderewski celebrated his birthday at his home with Dr. and Mrs. David Jayne Hill and leading European musicians. Guests relaxed, performed ragtime pieces, and Brahms works, drawing uproarious applause. Paderewski praised America and anticipated his next U S tour.
The body of Herr Kimposcht, who died by his own hand in a cave on Mount Muchstein in the Austrian Alps, was brought down after a storm left him and his companion Herr Werner stranded. In a diary he spoke of loneliness and desperation before opening a vein with a pocket knife and piercing his heart in four places. His last line noted Werner had gone for help and not returned.
In Brighton the Irish doctor argues against the obsession with a long death free life. He says extending life of the hopelessly ill or cancer patients is not ideal for the community. He advocates for quality over quantity, preferring a short merry life to prolonged suffering.
A wedding procession in Calcutta was attacked by native washermen. The bridegroom, a young Tamil, was beaten to death for failing to distribute the customary wedding alms or baksheesh.
The death of Henry Arthur Manning, longtime Windsor chef to Queen Victoria, occurred in London. Manning was reputed to be the sole cook in England able to prepare the queen’s preferred plum pudding.
French administration under General Gourand showcases Fez as a model city run by a fifteen member municipal council elected a year ago. The city enacts taxes for slaughterhouses and street cleaning, ships refuse, bans gambling and sorcery, and prohibits sale of alcohol in the Muslim district.
A gang in Nice France, using advance locale knowledge, entered a lace shop connected to a jeweler and blasted through masonry to reach the safe. They then extracted jewelry valued at 100000 dollars and escaped with the loot.
Countess Fis iehler von Treuberg wife of a former German naval officer was arrested in her Berlin suburb apartment. She is accused of running a money-lending business and matrimonial agency and has victimized army officers and others.
In Paris on August 16 a French socialist, Marcel Sembat, urges French voters to choose a capable king or seek lasting peace with Germany. He argues the republic cannot match Germany in military power or policy and critiques France’s industrial failures. A second note reports Professor R W Cothier’s discovery of a new dryland bean variety named tepary at the University of Arizona, yielding up to 730 pounds per acre with minimal water.
A cautious mother questions a young couple about love and commitment. Gwendolyn affirms sincere affection after listing proofs of devotion as she awaits her partner's decision to marry.
Lady Cunard formerly Miss Maude Burke of New York has returned to Nevil Holt after a strenuous season and is acclaimed as London's musical arbiter. She displaced the Marchioness of Ripon as adviser to Covent Garden with a Russian opera season at Drury Lane, aided by Caruso Melba and Destin.
London reports say naval maneuvers exposed weakness, with experts abroad arguing Britain would be vulnerable to a first class power. Critics blame Churchill for halting the exercise to avoid strengthening opposition claims.
Hamburg faces public feuds as a dog tax sparks a religious protest. Citizens threaten secession from the state church over license fees graded by dog size. Small breeds like Poms and Pekingese pay a few cents, while large breeds such as St Bernards and mastiffs bear higher charges, with bulldogs and collies in between.
The Academy of Medicine in Paris discussed reducing typhoid risk from oysters. Dr. Mosny recommended soaking oysters in filtered salt water about six days before consumption. The item also includes a separate excerpt about Matthew Arnold challenging an income tax assessment and adjusting the figure after an exchange with tax commissioners.
London reports ongoing speculation over the Prince of Wales marrying a Russian Grand Duchess Olga Olga is described as beautiful bright and well informed with a potential match seen as suitable and linking the royal family through inter sister marriages.
A London report states that most Irish point lace imported to America originates in Asiatic Turkey. An Irish firm hires hundreds of women and girls at Aintab to hand sew linen handkerchiefs and lace for sale mainly in the United States.
Summer health tips urge careful bowel care for babies and children. Clean water and wholesome milk, ripe fruit, and modest portions help prevent constipation and diarrhoea. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is recommended as a mild laxative and cold remedy, with free samples available by mail.
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