Prince of Wales eyed as future president of Britain
Special dispatch from London notes a campaign to elevate the Prince of Wales to Britain’s presidency, portraying him as brave and democratic. It cites armistice fame, camp life, Masonic ties, and photo opportunities with Lloyd George as part of a sustained effort to cement his popularity and potential throne succession.
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London
Prince of Wales
Britain
Europe
Masons
England
Pingland
Lloyd George
David Lioyd George
Salt Cellars Bring Fancy Prices At London Auction
Salt day in a London sale saw the Queen Anne salt circle by Nathaniel Locke 1707 fetch 145 dollars an ounce. Hawkes 1698 William oral salt cellars sold for 125 dollars. George J triangular trencher salt cellars with molded borders by William Scarlett 1717 brought 139 dollars per ounce.
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London
Nathaniel Locke
William Oral
Hawkes
George J
William Scarlett
Korean School Girls Plea for Korea Independence Before Wilson
A special dispatch from Paris on June 11 describes Korean schoolgirls appealing to President Wilson and the Paris peace delegation for Korea’s independence. The letter details brutal abuses by Japan, calls for liberty, and asks Wilson to relay the plea to the world, despite fears it may not reach the conference.
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N. EB. A
Paris
Wilson
Korea
Kores
Japan
Great America
French Railway Unions Urge Frugality and Diligence
French railway workers are urged to slow down and be frugal while negotiating shorter hours and higher pay. The union warns that higher living costs could worsen conditions and calls members to use conscientious effort to achieve as much in shorter hours as before.
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N. Wi. A
Paris
French Railway Men’s Union
Slav Heroes Bones Taken From Austria
Belgrade reports the bones of Zrinkhi and Frankovan, 15th century Slav warriors who fought Hapsburgs, were moved from Vienna to Agram with solemn ceremony. They were beheaded at Wiener Neustadt near Vienna in 1671.
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Belgrade
Hapsburg
Zrinkhi
Frankovan
Vienna
Agram
Wiener Neustadt
Musician’s Wife Polished Presence Draws Attention
A composer's spouse often assumes the role of host, presenting an elegant, curated image that enhances social gatherings and public appearances. Her refined manner and taste influence events surrounding the composer’s career and circle.
Advertising Ideals at The Star
A compact note invites readers to associate The Star with advertising, highlighting its role in promoting products and services through strategic messaging and wide distribution. The line underscores The Star as a trusted channel for outreach and brand presence.
Brothers die in two planes crash above New Haven
In New Haven on June 13 two planes collided 1000 feet up. Lieut. Melvin B. Kelleher of Franklin Indiana died in the crash. Corporal Kelleher, his brother, piloted the surviving plane which landed badly damaged.
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Melvin B. Kelleher
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Fake Bayer Aspirin Fraud Warns Consumers
A historical consumer alert warns to verify genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin by recognizing the Bayer Cross. It notes millions of fraudulent aspirin tablets were sold nationwide and stresses asking for genuine Bayer products.
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Bayer
Artful makeup to give healthy look London
June 13 a London business woman advocates artful makeup for war workers now town girls to appear healthier and more alert in the business world. She says a light rouge daintily applied can create a bright appearance that helps with job prospects.
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London
Oatmeal Derwille Beauty Elixir Promises Quick Complexion Change
An advertisement touts a home recipe using oatmeal and derwillo claimed to smooth skin tone and erase freckles tan sun spots and roughness. It promises a noticeable improvement after the first application within 12 hours with a money back guarantee backed by Bartell and Owl Drug Co. in New York.
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New York
Thas Edna Wilder
Jon
Bartell
The
Owl Drug Co
Portugal Estimates War Losses Despite Neutral Status
Lisbon reports total economic loss from the war at 1.225 billion dollars and direct war costs at 400 million dollars, despite Portugal remaining neutral.
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Lisbon
Portugal
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