The Peace Palace at The Hague and Its Arbitration Role
The Peace Palace at The Hague in Holland shines as a home for international arbitration donated by Andrew Carnegie. The complex near The Hague hosts the permanent court of arbitration and has facilitated numerous settlements, with Carnegie urging global leaders to pursue peace through mediation and frequent diplomacy.
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Holland
Court of Arbitration
Andrew Carnegie
Hague
Zergvilet
Scheveningen
Mr. Carnegie
Plus Fund
California
United States
Mexico
France
Germany
Great Britain
Japan
Norway
Sweden
Venezuela
Suvarkar
Givat Britula
Permanent Court
Nicaragua
Portugal
Netherlands
International Court of Justice
Central America
Reat Rit
Atlantie Fisheries
Carnegie
Palace of Peace
Oaks
Wie
Ceoar
Kha
Udu Tater
Bnuwe
Tia
Earl Otter
Butual
Briar
Palace design bids and arched portico debate in Brussels
Fragmentary notes describe a grand palace plan with a central court, a tall portico, vast pilasters, and a permanent court of arbitration. The description mentions Brussels style influences, a long hall, and galleries overseen by a titled figure, with references to a noble commission and ceremonial rooms.
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Court of Arbitration
Bielug
Balwile
Neadkes
Brussels
Palore
Eau
Abcormie
Troy Louk
Court of Art
Warlle
Varkage
Otter
Gilbed
Ates of
Clementcy
The Change in Manners in Early America and England
Senator Lodge laments shifts in social talk and manners over the last fifty years noting openness about money and health topics at dinner and in public. He recalls a regressive formality among Boston’s youth and contrasts it with new global chatter, asserting change is inevitable yet stifling in parts.
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Senater Lodge
United States
Mien
Wells Senator Lodge
Berthner
England
Anwrica
George Russell
Algernon West
Boston
Twentieth Centurs
When Cats Were Valuable in Early Wales Law
A historical note recalls an 188 A. D. Welsh law pricing cats by age and usefulness. It decreed punishment for stealing or killing the royal pantry cat, with forfeiture of a milk ewe, its home and lamb, or as much wheat as weighed down the body.
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Dick Whitington
British Isles
Wales
Boxing on Olympic program eyed for Berlin 1910
Boxing may be included in the next Olympic games to be held in Berlin to 1910. Germany’s opposition remains a hinge, with England, the United States, Sweden, Denmark and France backing boxing. If the pro-boxing bloc coalesces, Germany might withdraw opposition at the next Olympic congress. Berlin’s stadium and running and cycling tracks are described, with a $300,000 cost and plans to add fancy cycling and figure skating to the program.
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Berlin
England
United States
Sweden
Denmark
France
Germany
Stockholm
Europe
Princeton Football Seeks Veteran Eleven for 1913 Season
Princeton enters 1913 with a veteran roster nearly full at every position except tackle and end. Of eighteen lettermen, nine are eligible for next year, with possible rise to eleven if fullbacks Logan and De Witt join. Six seniors graduate in spring, while Streit and Hammond may keep two veteran ends on the squad.
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Princeton
Tiger Athletics
John Logan
de Witt
Tiger
Pendleton
Penfeld
Bluebenthal
Andrews
Dunlap
Wight
Siz
Harness racing boosts purses for Dallas event
Big Harness Purses In Dallas Dalina Tex will raise stake and purse offerings to 35000 to attract more of the grand circuit. The harness horse has been gaining popularity in Texas and the effort aims to draw larger attendance and competition.
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Dallas
Dalina
Tex
Exan
Weekly Illustrated Humor Fragments From Old Newspapers
A collage of vintage captions and quips from diverse papers. Jokes about solving alfalest problems and boiled eggs spark sly humor. Bits feature editors’ quips on marriage polo and fashion, with exchanges about servants and applause.
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Court of All Nations
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Arhinaton
Hage
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Forderly Etter Evuert
Velbed Tates
Anu
Steaua
Cohanuerew
George Gitwy
Ehreult
Jude
Elie Bates
Panama
Associatin
Permanent Court of Arbitration
van Dyck Gravure Co
New York
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The
Sport Mill
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Ferguson
American Ansociation
Ban Johnson
Mhillis
Twekles
W. Ewnet
Guards
Brownet
Baker and Emmons
Quarterimners
Drote Baker
Ernie Waller
Trenkman
Fittiary
Mloethenthal
Pope
McGearty
Meliorty
Billy Papke
Frank Kilace
George Carpentier
Interlake
Interlake Yachting Asociation
Putin Hay
Eddie Mare
Ibe
Will Beek New
Nm Francs
Weekly Illustrated Humor
Meggenderter Blatter
Philadelphia Record
Kansas City Journal
Philadelphia Telegraph
Cage
Chirag News
Walt
William the Conqueror
Baltimore
Olghel
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