Fortune teller Emma and the ex crown prince
The article recounts how Emma, a renowned fortune teller in Charleville, influenced the ex crown prince Frederick William's personal life during World War I. It details love intrigues with a woman nicknamed Bebe, the prince’s threats to harm himself, a fatal attempt by a general, and the prince’s eventual flight to Holland after a 1918 spring offensive.
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Holland
Emma
France
William
Bebe
Papa
Charleville
Frederick William
Irish Delegates to Paris Prepare for Peace Talks
Irish American delegates Edward Dunne P Walsh and J Ryan sail from Ireland to Paris to press Irish views on peace talks. Dunne predicts success for home rule while delegates report enthusiastic reception in Dublin and entry into Westport guarded by troops.
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INDON
Paris
Gover
Edward Dunne
Illinois
P. Walsh
Kansas City
J. Ryan
Philadelphia
Galway
Dunne
Dublin
Westport
Boy Scout Week Observance Proposed by President Wilson
President Wilson urged national observance from June 8 to 14 as Boy Scout Week to boost the work of the Boy Scouts of America. James West outlined a 1,000,000 member campaign with 8 scoutmasters and leaders, across 12 divisions and HQs in Boston New York and Philadelphia.
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Pres. Wilson
Ashington
Caunas
Ie Boy Scouts of America
James West
Boston
New York
Philadel
Fight on Day Law to Be Waged in Congress
New York May 12 Representative Reuben L. Haskell of Brooklyn announced he will offer in Congress a resolution for a referendum on national prohibition. If defeated he will offer repeal of the prohibition amendment.
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York
Cnte
Stephen S. Wise
New York
Congress
Reuben L. Haskell
Brooklyn
Boy Is Killed After Grasping Downed High Voltage Wire
Fairfield 11 year old John Schneider warned others not to touch a downed live wire then approached it again and grasped the conductor. He died from the shock. Coroner John J. Phelan will hold an inquest tomorrow.
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Fairfield
John Schneider
John J. Phelan
Wesleyan Faces Memorial Plans For War Dead
Wesleyan University trustees in New York consider memorial options for fallen WWI students. Proposals include gym annex with courts and showers, a College Union for clubs and meetings, or a new library. Publicity will await Alumnus issue and June trustee meeting for final action.
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Wesleyan
University
Board of Trustees
New York City
Alumni Council
Fauvers
Mt. Vernon Street
Collee Union
College Y. M. C. A
Predicting Kolchak Army Victory To Seize Moscow
Tokyo dispatches report from May 12 that Japanese correspondents in Omsk foresee the Bolshevik regime in Russia collapsing within three months and Admiral Kolchak's Siberian forces occupying Moscow. Reds retreat with widespread desertions as mercenaries from China Latvia and Mayyar try to stall.
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Tokio
Omsk
Siberia
Russia
Moscow
Admiral Kolchak
Siberian
Likely Bolshevik Peace Delegates Invited to Paris
May 12 Paris report says Russian Bolshevik peace delegates may be invited to Paris before month’s end. Allies may consider half recognizing the Lenine regime in Moscow and possibly the Turks. International socialists plan a manifesto urging Germany to sign the peace treaty to halt further bloodshed.
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Paris
Lenine
Moscow
Germany
Canadian Troops Riot in London Seaford Restored Peace
May 12 report says Canadian troops wrecked a camp in Seaford over travel restrictions. A colored soldier was rescued from the guard house and carried off by rescuers. Canteen wrecked and shots fired at railway coaches as authorities restore order. Separately Washington announces $18,000,000 of War Department surplus railroad stocks to be transferred to the Railroad Administration including rails cranes and dump and tank cars.
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London
Seaford
The
Star
Washington
War Department
Railroad Administration
Emphatic call for Russia cooperation to secure European peace
The article highlights a firm position stressing that lasting European peace requires active cooperation with Russia. It notes the geopolitical importance and urges dialogue and collaboration among major powers. The piece frames Russia as a pivotal partner in stabilizing the continent and preventing conflict.
Belgians Protest German Flag Colors
Paris May 12 Belgians protest to the allies against the use of red black and yellow in the new German flag as these colors are also used by Belgium, prompting dissatisfaction about the symbol.
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Paris
Sub Treasury Report Crowns Banks’ Saturday Gain
Sub Treasury in New York reports a $333 000 gain from banks on Saturday, lifting the cash net gain since the week start to $402 000.
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Sub-Treasury
New York
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