Lloyd George eyed as future prime minister and Welsh investiture plans
From London May 6 Phillip Everett reports Lloyd George talks on unemployment insurance and a forthcoming investiture ceremony for the Prince of Wales at Carnarvon Castle. The piece notes Wales enthusiasm, the democratic nature of the event, and describes a new Gretna Green in Oban where a couple wed in a motor garage with a later registration. The Melampus, King George V’s old ship, is being broken up with royal mementos requested.
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London
House of Commons
Lloyd George
England
Roosevelt
America
Prince of Wales
Europe
Carnarvon
Wales
Gretna Green
Gretna
Oban
Esdaile Campbell Muir
Loch Awe
Miss Montgomery
Queen Alexandra
Countess Ladislaus Szecheny Accused of Tight Budgeting
The Countess Ladislaus Szecheny, once Gladys Vanderbilt, is said to endure a strict purse string policy by her husband. Rumor claims he forces garments to be made in Hungary for patriotism or savings, despite her protest over coronation attire costs.
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Ladislaus Szecheny
Gladys Vanderbilt
George
Mary
England
Hungary
Vanderbilt
Prison conditions in Russia probe ordered for Novetchersk jail
Officials in ODHSSA report a long standing prison scandal at Novetcherkask where 250 capacity prison housed 63 prisoners in a single room and 47 inmates died from typhus during a seven week outbreak. The minister of justice has ordered immediate clearance and transfer to hospitals.
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Odhssa
Novetcherkask
Ancient Inkstands Found in Berlin Museum
Berlin reports an ancient Egyptian inkstand on display believed to date around 1500 B C. The wooden piece has two ink wells and a reed pen holder, indicating use for black and red ink. A second large inkstand with four holes is linked to schoolboy use. Both were unearthed at Thebes.
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Berlin
Thebes
Farmers Sue Aviator Over Crop Damage Claims
Paris reports a group of farmers near Duc sue aviator M. Maurice Farman alleging crop damage from airplanes flying over. The case will be heard soon, with Farman flying his aircraft for a half hour to help his advocate Maitre Intrecq assess any harmful effects.
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Paris
Duc
M. Maurice Farman
Maitre Intrecq
M. Farman
King Patronizes Olympia Horse Show Attracts Royal Fete
A comprehensive prize list for the fifth annual international horse show at Olympia from June 12 to 24 under royal patronage. Events include fire brigades, Corinthian and Marathon coaching, four in hands harness, and jumping with a King Edward VII gold cup for officers of all nations. The program also features well-bred hunters, harness horses, park and ladies hacks, ponies and trade turnouts plus coronation day attractions. Belgium currently holds the cup.
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Olympia
Belgium
German conservatives accuse France over Morocco revolt
Berlin reports reveal conservative critics blaming France for stirring unrest in Morocco to distract from Germanys misrule. Editors cite Die Kreuz Zeitung and the Post echoing intervention fears while liberal papers predict socialist wins in upcoming elections and rising voter independence in Berlin.
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Frederick Werner
Berlin
Germany
Mexico
United States
Morocco
France
Die Kreuz Zeitung
Fez
Wbd
Shawia
Algeciras
Tangier
Herr von Kiderlen-Wachter
Reichstag
Socialist Party
Berliner Tageblatt
Singer
Tageblatt
Norwegians Press For Prince Olaf’s Education at Home
Norwegians favor raising Prince Olaf in Norway to strengthen native royal ties. King Haakon’s plan to educate him abroad draws public criticism as people want a monarch formed on Norse soil ready to defend Norwegian interests.
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Olaf
Norway
Haakon
Pageant of Empire 15 rehearsals to begin at Crystal Palace
London reports rehearsals for the Pageant of Empire 15 linked to the Festival of Empire start Monday at Crystal Palace. Many performers enrolled, with royal review on May 12 and gifts from the Earl of Plymouth. Costume prices range from 2 to 3 dollars. armour, robes, and jewelry carry high values. the production seeks banner bearers and a Geoffrey Hudson performer among others, with animals and exotic scenes planned.
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Crystal Palace
Earl of Plymouth
Lord Howard de Walden
Black Prince
Queen Elizabeth
Empire
Frank Lascelles
Geoffrey Hudson
Charles I
Indies
Duke of Marlborough
Blenheim
Degorations Valens Genius At Work In Lille Scandal
Paris authorities investigate a fraud and illegal traffic in decorations involving Maitre Guillaume Valensi and M. Clementi of the National Humanitarian league. Valensi alleged leader in the Moroccan order gifting fake decorations for fees, culminating in a Lille visit staged with a Kaid and Moorish officials.
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Lille
Paris
Paris Court of Appeals
Maitre
Guillaume Valensi
M. Clementi
National Humanitarian League
Valensi
Tunis
Faubourg Montmartre
Academy
Order
France
Kaid Said Garder
Morocco
Kaid
Fez
Order of the Golden Crescent of
Baloncy
Valens
Burglars Loot Lenton Hall Near Nottingham
London May 6 burglars seized battleaxes from a private collection to plunder Lenton hall near Nottingham. They damaged dining drawing and bedrooms, smashed brass taps, toppled chandeliers, and carried off brass fittings and a statuette leaving the house in chaos.
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London
Lenton Hall
Nottingham
Powell
Slumber Motorworks
Missionaries Lack Comforts in Australian Outpost
London May 6 An account from Carpentaria Northern Australia details Rev A M Hassell of the Colonial Continental Church Society living in an iron room twelve feet square with earth floor. His nearest clerical neighbor lies 200 miles away one way and over 100 miles the other, with poor roads. He is described as doing faithful work and respected by all classes.
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London
A. McD
Hassell
Continental Church Society
Carpentaria
Australia
King Educates Poor Boy in London
An eight year old Newcastle boy, Francis Campbell, chosen as the king's scholar, arrives in London to attend the Royal Merchant Seaman's Orphanage at Snaresbrook after his father, a steamship chief engineer, died of pneumonia. The king will provide for his maintenance and education, addressing poverty in seafaring families.
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London
Newcastle
Francis Campbell
Royal Merchant Seaman's
Snaresbrook
Essex
Merchan
Campbell
Weybridge
Gates- Head-on-Tyne
Gates-Head-on-Tyne
Disappointing Spring Salon in Paris Draws Mixed Praise
Paris May 6 The Spring Salon disappoints critics with a weaker collection since 1899. Latouche’s panneaux democratifs and Menard’s labor symbol stand out, while Lavery and Baldini receive praise for portraits. American artists merit pride amid the overall lukewarm showing.
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Paris
Meissonier
Panneaux Democratifs
Gaston Latouche
Menard
John Lavery
Baldini
M. Roll
M. Gervex
Paderewski
Forbes Robertson
Hugh de Glazebrook
Fear and tragedy sweep Vienna schools as youngsters self-harm
In Vienna reports describe repeated child related self harm cases including a 12 year old girl who shot herself after losing a half penny, and a nine year old boy who hanged himself. A provincial school staged an April Fools dummy hanging causing panic until it was removed.
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Vienna
Queen's Name Aids Robber Posing as Royal Messenger
Swiss born con artist Hein rich Wyler, son of a Solothurn merchant, a four and a half year sentence for thefts, led a life resembling fiction. His crimes spanned Europe from Monte Carlo to Rome and Munich, involving disguise, royal intrigue, and a diamond bracelet theft from the Russian ambassador at Rome.
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Heinrich Wyler
Solothurn
red@ds
France
Monte Carlo
Italy
Spain
Africa
Lombroso
Duke
Abruzzi
Wyler
Milan
Bucharest
Count Halwyl
Rome
Royal Opera
Munich
Rosetta
Becomin
Cliff Climber Saved Near Newquay
May 6 report from Newquay describes professor Mr Swinstain of the Royal Academy holidaying at Trevelya beach who became stranded on a high cliff. Coast Guard Chief Officer Hunt and A Noad used ropes to rescue him as rock sections broke away, pulling him to safety after exhausting efforts by onlookers.
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Tunison
Micham Iftikar
Valensi
Academy
M. Clementi
Clementi
Order of the Golden Crescent
Morocco
Fez
Legion of Honor
Newquay
Swinstein
Royal Academy
Trevelya Beach
St. Columbine
Cornwall
Swinstain
Swingstain
Hunt
Coast Guards
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