Secret marriage hints ripple through Anglo German intrigue
George Wagstaff’s daughter hints at a liaison with governess Ethel Willoughby while Henry Streetman, a German spy, presses for admiralty secrets. Streetman phones German headquarters as Sir George’s butler Brewster aids the plot. A tea party tense with spying, war talk, and hidden marriages unfolds.
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George Wagstaff
Sir George
British Admiralty
Ethel Willoughby
Henry Streetman
Ethel
Brewster
Admiralty
Secret Service
Streetman
Oeder
Georgy
Guy Falconer
Charlie Brown
iFew York
Europe
Conscription and Patriotism in Civil War and Today
A brief reflection on how the North and England used conscription, highlighting public reluctance to sacrifice, and noting an upcoming discussion on the topic. The piece contrasts historical and current wartime measures and the varied public attitudes toward duty.
English Tea Party Discusses Possible European War
At the home of Sir George Wagstaff of the British Admiralty an English tea party gathers Charlie Brown an American newspaper reporter and Streetman a German spy to discuss a possible European war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wagstaff
Admiralty
Charlie Brown
Streetman
English and American tensions swirl at a tea party
A retired admiralty man hosts a lively debate on war and patriotism among Sir George Wagstaff his guests and an American Charlie Brown. The group analyzes German English relations wonders about a coming war and jokes about leaving for Cuba as Captain Redmond returns to join them.
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Guy
Sir George Wagstaff
Sir George
Cuba
Charlie Brown
America
Mr. Brown
Champs Elysees
Ethel
Streetman
Guy Falconer
George Wagstaff
Admiralty
Miss Willoughby
Redmond of the Irish Guards Hints at Imminent News
Charlie Brown thanks a British admiralty friend and tells lingering listeners in Misa Willoughby’s room that news is coming mighty soon. Mrs. Falconer and Athel respond as he smiles and jokes about his fondness for talking.
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Georgy Wagstaff
Sir George
States
Mexico
Ethel Willoughby
San Juan Hill
Guy Falconer
Guy
Georgy
Charlie Brown
Mr. Brown
Miss Willoughby
Savoy Grill
Palace
Ethel
Richmond
Redmond
Misa Willoughby
Athel
Meeting Forecast Between Redmond and Ethel Willoughby
A cautious conversation unfolds as Redmond seeks clarity from his old sweetheart Ethel Willoughby. Readers wonder whether she will reveal the truth immediately or withholds details in hopes of easing guilt or sparing feelings.
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Redmond
Ethel Willoughby
Bringing Up Father Cartoon Gag Cited by Boston Paper
The Boston Evening Transcript quotes Bringing Up Father with Pa dining mishap as he uses three forks and two spoons unused at the end of dinner. The quip reflects the comic strip’s humorous family scene and status humor.
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Father
Boston Evening Transcript
By Degrees Dress Debate Attracts Courtroom Remark
A judge remarks on an extreme dress as a narrator notes a woman’s wardrobe choice to accustom the court to a particular style. The dialogue hints at social manners and courtly restraint within a translucent scene.
Zeppelin Raid Kills and Injures Londoners
London reports eight dead and 36 wounded from a Zeppelin raid on Thursday night. About 100 bombs were dropped, one craft reached London outskirts, and another raider was driven off after firing on a seaport town. Berlin says Harwich and Folkestone batteries were attacked with good effects observed.
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London
Berlin
War Office
Harwich
Folkestone
Archbishop Spalding Dies in Peoria Illinois
Archbishops John Lancaster Spalding longtime Peoria church leader and driving force behind a Catholic university project died at his Peoria residence after years of illness and a stroke in 1906. Born June 2 1840 in Lebanon Kentucky he became Peoria bishop in 1877 and archbishop in 1909.
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Peoria
Ill
John Lancaster Spalding
Illinois
Spalding
Scyphopholis
Catholic University At
Washington
Archbishop Spalding
Lebanon
Woman Kills Guard Officer at Georgia Mobilization Camp
Capt. B J Spratling of the Fifth Infantry National Guard of Georgia was shot and killed near his tent at a state mobilization camp in Mecon Georgia. Mrs H C Adams of Atlanta was arrested on officers statements and handed to civil authorities. She declined to comment and was jailed. Adams said nervous trouble followed remarks by Spratling who was also a private physician.
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Mecon
Fifth Infantry
National Guard of Georgia
Here
H. C. Adams
Atlanta
Captain Spratling
Allied Naval Loss Tallies 72 Ships by Aug 1
Berlin reports German admiralty loss figures show British and French lineof battle ships and cruisers totaling 72 vessels with 496050 tons displaced up to August 1. German losses in the same class were 25 ships totaling 62667 tons. Only established losses counted in the list.
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Berlin
Lst
Typhus outbreak reported in Aguascalientes Mexico
An epidemic of typhus has broken out in Aguascalientes Mexico with carloads of corpses sent out for burial daily, according to a letter from the city.
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Paso
Tex
Aguascalientes
Mexico
Germans blacklist Dutch firms in trade dispute
Amsterdam reports Germany issued a blacklist barring specified Dutch firms from German goods and threatens a reciprocal boycott on Dutch merchants who aid the blacklisted firms.
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Amsterdam
Germany
How Mrs Bean Met the Crisis in Nashville
A Nashville woman describes relief from a large tumor during menopause after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy with curing the tumor and ending doctor visits, and offers her testimony for others.
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Mrs. Bean
Nashville
Tenn
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
E. H. Bean
Joseph Avenue
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Getting Even in a Small Kitchen Exchange
A sharp-tempered woman refuses a seedy peddler offering bakin powder. The man, with staggered whiskers, explains he cannot sell there and notes the low kitchen ceiling would keep bread from rising.
Roman Eye Balsam Heals sore Inflamed Eyes
An advertisement claims Roman Eye Balsam quickly heals granulated eyelids and inflamed eyes. The copy emphasizes prompt relief and restoration of clear vision through this topical treatment.
Taft Toasted For Peace Work At New Haven Luncheon
Ex President Taft was hailed at a New Haven luncheon for his peace efforts. He told a story about a fat man’s good nature because he cannot fight or run, illustrating his message with humor.
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Taft
New Haven
Mr. Taft
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