Master of the violin child prodigy Franz von Beesey
A ten year old Hungarian boy, Franz von Beesey, astonishes Europe with violin prowess praised by Joachim. He recalls Berlin audiences, Empresses, and Kaiser admiration, plans to buy a Stradivarius, and claims flawless memory for forty two concert pieces. His teacher notes natural talent over years of practice.
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Indianapolis Journal
Budapesth
Hungary
Joseph Joachim
Franz von Beesey
Wen
Europe
Franz
Berlin
Mamma
Eanes
Ell
Pagivini
Crusoe
Jules Verne
Maritzka
Andelssohn
Winlawsky
Deugremont
Hubermann
Buda-Pesth
Vienna
Joachim
Iittle
Ana
Princess Maud to assume royal duties on all occasions
Princess Maud, now Princess Christian, is ordered by King Edward to take her rightful place in the royal circle. He aims to curb overexposure to wealthy Americans during court presentations and to avoid overworking her talents for moneyed gain. Franz von Beesey, age ten, is a healthy boy with no genius airs and a talent for violin that moves listeners despite an average instrument.
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Christian
Maud
Edward
Franz von Beesey
Franz
Old Customs No More Prevail In Home Life
A Washington observer argues that wealthy Americans increasingly own multiple homes, eroding the love of home. He notes English families retain home ties, while the breakfast ritual wanes as families eat in rooms or in bed. The article contrasts urban neglect with country life where breakfast remains valued, concluding the situation is not as dire as feared.
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Washington
Sheil Ormm
Father
Fannie
Mamie
Tom
Henry
UniversalOneness and Shared Joy in Poetry by Charles D Stewart
Fragmented verse reflecting on unity, shared suffering, and mutual friendship. The speaker asks what life or beauty would be without others and suggests all beings are one like leaves. The poem closes with a plea to friendship and praise among companions.
Egyptian Beads and Jewelry Shown at National Arts Club
An exhibition in New York showcases ancient and oriental jewelry at the National Arts Club. Pieces include Egyptian bead necklaces, gold and lapis lazuli strings, amulets, and one from Amarna, with commentary on beads’ historic universality and craft.
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National Arts Club
New York
West Thirtyfourth Street
J. Walter Lawrence
Brainerd B. Thresher
Dayton
Luther
Knapp
Mary E. Pearson
Henry Butter
Egypt
Khu-en-Aten
Percy Newbury
B. C
London
Asinoe
Pier
Lawrence
Jerusalem
Cyprus
Asia Minor
Store owner alleges shooting during bold hold up at corner Mar tindale and Sixteenth
George W. Squires says two masked men entered his store around 9 pm, threatened him with revolvers, and shot him in the back of the head though doctors say a square instrument caused the wound. Two men Ezra Fletcher and Ed Clair were arrested after Squires identified them. Squires insists a shot was fired though neighbors heard none. Mrs Squires heard screams and later found him unconscious with head injuries.
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Martindale
Sixteenth Streets
George W. Squires
Mullin and
Blumburg
Squires
A. W. Ball
Columbia Avenue
Ezra Fletcher
Ed Clair
Mullin and Blumberg
Lancaster and McGuff
Fletcher
Clair
Squire
Plans for Immense Traction Network in Southern Indiana
Jeffersonville officials and bankers announce Louisville and Southern Indiana Traction Company will build several hundred miles of electric lines within a year. The routes will connect Jeffersonville with Indianapolis Cincinnati French Lick Springs and Evansville via cross river and bridge agreements. A franchise request to run in Louisville streets is planned for next month as lines extend toward major regional hubs.
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Indianapolis Journal
Jeffersonville
Ind
D. R. Nivers
Trowbridge-Nivers Company
Chicago
New York
Louisville & Southern Indiana Traction Company
Indiana
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
French Lick Springs
Evansville
Big Four Bridge Company
Louisville
Aurora
Columbus
Newburg
French Lick
Consul Nicola Cerri to wed Miss Josephine Rittman
Dr. Nicola Cerri royal consul for Italy in Cleveland will marry Miss Josephine Grace Rittman of Cleveland in Washington on Wednesday. They plan a four month wedding trip abroad starting January 2 and returning in April.
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Cleveland
Nicola Cerri
Italy
Washington
Josephine Grace Rittman
Veto in Papal Selection Draws Fresh Vatican Fire
Rome reports the Osservatore Romano rebukes the Austrian veto on Cardinal Rampolla and declares measures are studied to curb papal election vetoes. It says modern governments no longer hold veto power and suggests future actions could shift to leaders like Combes.
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Rome
Osservatore Romano
Vatican
Count Geluchowski
Austria
Rampolla
Holy See
Pius
France
Spain
Rebellion Imminent in the Czars Dominion
London reports from Russia indicate a critical revolutionary surge as uprisings near. Proclamations and seditious literature flood factories and schools. Aggressive agitation climbs among peasants workers youths and students across major regions.
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London
Russia
Japan
Far East
Russian Agrarian Socialist Party
Moscow Social Group
Tamboff Revolutionary Committee
Ural Revolutionary League
Asia
Astracian Revolutionary
Caucasus
Sebastopol
Crimea
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George Squires
Kersey
Zibeline
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