German Press Attacks Britain Over War Declarations
A German press review cites England’s past undersea and naval actions without formal declarations of war. It notes Copenhagen battles, Navarino, Alexandria bombardment, and Foochow and Formosa fights as cited examples. The piece discusses British naval policy, the North Sea threat to Germany, and agrarian views on balancing military strength with diplomacy.
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Berlin
England
Vossische Zeitung
Great Britain
Nelson
Copenhagen
Lord Gambier
Denmark
Navarino
Alexandria
Foochow
Formosa
Germany
Churchill
Frankfurter Zeitung
Mediterranean
Democratic Journal
Eagland
North Sea
Austria
Italy
Lord Portman Still Rides Hounds in Eighty Third Year
London report notes Lord Portman aged eighty three, owner of Dorset estate Bryanstone, still rides with hounds and follows politics. He entered Parliament in 1852 for Shaftesbury, later Dorset, with liberal alignment. His sole contested race involved Shaftesbury and Dorchester ride to the town pump after results. He remained in Parliament until 1885 when constituencies were redrawn.
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London
Lord Portman
Dorset
Bryanstone
Shaftesbury
Dorchester
Extract of brain in treatment of insanity shocks British meeting
Liverpool August 17. Dr William Maule Smith presented a paper on use of extract of brain tissue in treating insanity claiming cerebrin and cholesterin injections cured delusions and grave disorders. Other talks covered spine curvature and childhood sweets as health threats to teeth.
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Liverpool
British Medical Association
Wiliam
Maule
Mark Jansen
Kellett Smith
Bradbourne
Congress
J. Sam’ Wallace
London Hospital
Salop
Squabble Over Four Cents Costs Man $50
Paris authorities settled a taxi fare dispute over four cents after considering time spent in traffic. A. M. Pochon argued he should pay 15 cents for a 1920 yard ride, while the chauffeur claimed 19 cents. The court awarded 17 cents plus costs, totaling over $50, split three ways between the driver, Pochon, and the fare.
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Paris
Justice of the Peace
Seine
A. M. Pochon
Boulevard Poisonniere
Rue Choiseul
M. Pochon
Quarters of Murat and Danton Are Destroyed in Paris
In Paris at the corner of Boulevard Saint Germain and Rue des Cordeliers a historic house tied to Murat and Danton has been demolished. The building housed Murat’s flats and his murder in a bath, with Ami du People printed there. Danton occupied rooms on the ground floor next to the printing offices.
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Paris
Boulevard Saint Germain
Rue Des Cordeliers
Murat
Danton
Charlotte Cone
Ami du People
Abbeyance
Hotel-Dieu
la Trappe
Legendre
Club of the Cordeliers
Morat
Rez-De-Chaussee
Propose with Flowers in Alpine Customs
In remote Alpine villages the language of flowers governs marriage proposals. Edelweiss bouquets signal acceptance, a rose on a girl’s window denotes a pending reply, and a faded rose ends the courting without words. The Canton of Glarus hosts the rose-note custom, with outcomes decided by the desired reply or silence.
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Geneva
Barnese Oberland
Canton
Glarus
Dr Griffith John Dies After Fifty Six Years in Mission
London reports the death of Dr Griffith John famous missionary to China born in 1881. He spent most of his life in Hankow where he saw ruins after the Taiping rebellion and again after the recent revolution. He served fifty six years with only two furloughs and five years away from China, declining to lead the Congregational Union chair in 1889.
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China
London
Griffith John
John
England
Hankow
Congregational Union of England and Wales
France Council of State bars women from high office over military duty
The Paris based Conseil d Etat ruled that all state functionaries must have fulfilled military service. A female applicant, Mile. J., was barred from a public ministry clerical exam because she never complied with conscription law. The decision ends debate on future lady ministers or presidents.
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Paris
France
Conseil d'Etat
Supreme Court of Appeal
aHas
Conseil d’Etate
Cutineil
Mile. J
Faris Bar
Council of State
Mlle. J
Americans Expelled Over Fake Roulette Scheme in Paris
Paris authorities order expulsion for two American newcomers accused of planning a swindle with doctored roulette tables. They allegedly offered to buy a gambling device maker, received a $400 table, and proposed delivering faked roulettes to gaming houses for untold profits. The case ends with France closing the field to their talents.
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Paris
Italy
France
Theory as to Cancer in London Lecture
Dr Dorbes Ross argues cancer stems from potassium deficiency due to cooking methods that strip vegetable juices. He says lime magnesium and sodium are common but potassium is missing, linking modern diet to rising cancer deaths among women and men.
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London
Dorbes Ross
Eustace Miles
England to Invest in Uganda and East Africa Railways
London reports England will spend about 2.5 million dollars next year on Uganda and British East Africa development. Focus includes expanding the 600 mile Mombasa to Lake Victoria Nyansa railway, building new lines to the Congo, and improving roads for motor traffic to move cotton.
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London
England
Uganda
British East Africa
America
Egypt
Lancashire
Mombasa
Lake Victoria Nyansa
Uganda Protectorate
Congo State
Thief Steals Aeroplane From Munich Aerodrome
Berlin reports an aviator Be lat discovers his monoplane missing from Puchhem near Munich. Neighbors heard a night drone around 2 am, and police seek a skilled pilot thief who used air to steal the aircraft. A large search by officers is underway.
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Berlin
Munich
Herr Belat
Puchhem
Woman seeks 5000 damages for failed beauty operation
A Lyons woman sued a Paris doctor for 5000 in damages after a facial lift promised youth but left her with a young right cheek and an older left cheek. The operation removed wrinkles on the right but failed on the left, and the court awarded nothing.
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Paris
Lyons
No War With Germany Expected for Next Year Says London
London reports no war with Germany is expected now or next year and likely ever. Politicians and speculators create war scare. the Kaiser aims for peace. Next year King George and Queen Mary visit Berlin with the Prince of Wales, whose engagement to the Kaiser's daughter will be announced. rumors of other betrothals are false.
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London
Germany
Kaiser
George
Queen Mary
Berlin
Prince of Wales
Thesdea
Winsto Churchill
Churchill
Lloyd George
Joseph Chamberlain
Admiralty
Cabinet Shakeups Seen in Liberal Britain Amid Reform Debates
London reports a cabinet crisis with anticipated changes including Birrell possibly moving to the Lords and Herbert Samuel replacing him. John Burns may be shifted as Asquith tensions grow. Churchill’s future remains debated amid naval policy splits, while Bonar Law faces party discontent and leadership rumors.
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London
England
Lettle Island
Agaim
Birrell
Ireland
House of Lords
Herbert Samuel
John Burns
Mr. Asquith
Bonar Law
S Tories
Lloyd George
Arthur J. Balfour
F. B. Smith
Winston Churchill
Mr. Smith
Syndicate of Poets in Paris Proposes Writers’ Union
In Paris on August 17 a plan for a syndicate of poets and other writers emerges led by Rene Blum and Muller. A general talent union would create exchanges and chambers for poetry music novels and drama with Bourget as secretary of the psychology chamber. If publishers oppress, a general ethic will shield writers from exploitation.
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Paris
Rene Blum
Muller
General Confederation of Labor
Poetical Syndicate
Bourget
Chambre Syndicate de la Psychologie
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DR. John
Anegisson
State Council
Duchess OF Sutherland
Fenton
Potteries
Minnie
Trentham
Sues Beauty Doctor
Syndicate OF Poets
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