French Heraldry Student Traces Posthumous Duke Chaulnes Line
Paris note details a French heraldry student mapping the family of the posthumous Duke de Chaulnes, son of Miss Shonts and Emanuel des Luynes, tracing lineage to 14th century Florentine origins and the Luynes line. It mentions linked titles Duke de Chaulnes and Picquigny, and notes a New York widow foiling suitors with money concerns. The piece also recalls a robbery of L M Cherry in Florence and his return plans to Egypt after securing clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Paris
Bibliotheia Nationale
Duke de Chaulnes
Miss Thedcera Shents
Theodore Perry Shonts
New York
Thomas Alberti de Cantenai
Florence
France
Alberti
Pont Saint Haprit
d’Albert
Leon d'Albert
Jeanne de Sugar
Aix Les Bains
Luynes
Mme
Honore de Luynes
Anne de Rodulphe
Henry IV
Navarre
Gabrielle d’Estross
Henry
Duke de Luynes
Duke de
Chaulnes
Cadenet
Duke of
Picquigny
I. M. Feusme
Woman’s alimony in court keeps support flowing
A Baltimore audience anecdote notes a woman who never asks her husband for money because the court orders him to pay alimony. The quip implies the court system ensures ongoing financial support rather than shared marital reliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Hoax Turns Out Whole Garrison Hoax
Berlin dispatch reports a discharged NCO named Walter carried out a prank at Strassburg. A telegram claimed the Kaiser would visit, triggering full parade preparations, Zeppelins and officials, then revealed as a hoax once Koenigsberg confirmed the Kaiser was elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Strassburg
Koe
Koenigsberg
Weissenburg
Count Wedel
Prinzee Joachim
Strassburg University
Walter
Wonderful gown sparks fashion craze in London society
A crystal embroidered satin meteres gown worn by Miss Swinfen Brown, a recent society bride, captures attention. The ivory magnolia blossom tone, looping overskirt, and wide parchment-cream Brussels lace with crystal frost detailing fuel a trend in evening and wedding wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
London
Swinfen Brown
Anglo American Marriage Brings Large Inheritance to Maldwyn Drummond
Maldwyn Drummond, son of a London bank partner, gains Cadlands near Southampton and substantial funds after his elder brother Andrew's death. The settlement includes eight thousand acres, a near sea-side Georgian house, and control of family wealth, with insurance proceeds on his wife’s stolen pearls contributing to the fortune.
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Maldwyn Drummond
Andrew
St. Moritz
Switzerland
London
International
Andrew Drummond
Cadlands
Southampton
Maldwyn Drummonds
Drummond
Maldyyn Drummond
America
Lloyds
Stock Exchange
Herbert, Wagg & Russell
Mr. Drummond
Marshall
Henry Field
Chicago
Cleveland House Terrace
Otto H. Kahn
New York
Allen Drummond
Alabama Patents Grant to Cottondale Resident
Washington patent attorneys Davis and Davis report this week the grant of several Alabama patents. L A Siareak of Cottondale is listed among the recipients with a combined invention noted in the brief notice.
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Wasneeen
D. C
Messrs. Davis & Davis
Washington
L. A. Siareak
Cottondale
Coyotes Terrorize Nevada Town Amid Severe Blizzard
In Reno and Elko fierce starving coyotes attack villagers and livestock as snowbound conditions block food. Residents form vigilance committees to patrol nights after several injuries and dog killings. An Elko merchant recalls a coyote mauling and death of a dog before the beast was killed. Also notes Weinacker's cash bargain day and contact numbers.
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International News Service
Reno
Nev
Elko
Chris Eschelman
Eschelman
Ambassador Herrick Attends Paris Art Exhibition
Ambassador and Mrs. Myron T. Herrick support local patriotism by purchasing a painting from Cleveland artist Av Warshawsky. The Paris show features Brittany and Normandy landscapes as Warshawsky prepares to ship about twenty works to America for further display.
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Paris
Myron T. Herrick
Av Warshawsky
Cleveland
Ohio
Isle la Cite
Paris II
Rue Francoise Premiere
Warshawsky
America
Brittany
Normandy
Corcoran Galery
Washington
Philadelphia Museum
Socialites flock to Nice for dances and rumors surround the Turkish
At the Paris Imperial Country Club dances like the tango and one step are forbidden, yet the turkey trot and grizzly bear flourish. Baron Meyrinotte de St. Marc battles the trend, while his wife Miss Waters of Philadelphia joins the revelers along with noted Americans and European society figures in Nice for the season.
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Nice
Paris Imperial Country Club
Baron Meyrinotte de St. Marc
Miss Waters
Philadelphia
Jason Waters
Davis Barnes
New York
Algiers
Willie K. Vanderbut, Jr
Berry Wall
Adrian, Mich
Dr. Harrison
Jack McVicar
Marmaroneci
N. Y
William Henry Young
Eleanor Perry
Perry Smith
Chicago
Aurel Batonyi
Hungary
Royal Tyler
Tylerdale
Pittsburg
Harry de Windt
Explorer
Asquith Health Anxiety Roils London Politics
Premier Asquith suffers severe low mood and fatigue after long speeches. The piece notes his upcoming seat in the house of lords, Lloyd George and Churchill resigning from the Reform Club, bets on Livya George and Churchill forming a coalition, and a hidden officer shortage amid talk of war.
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International News Service
London
Asquith
House of Lords
Reform Club
Lloyd George
Winston Churchill
Baron de Forrest
George
Churchill
Livya George
Wineton Churchill
Admiral Beatty
General French
Admiralty
War Offices
American women best dressed at Covent Garden opera
Report from Covent Garden notes American women dominate as best dressed among the patrons during Tristan and Isolde with tiaras corsages and diamonds. Diplomats wives like Madame de Villa and Madame Edwardes drew attention while duchesses and Lady Cunard impressed in gowns and jewels.
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London
Covent Garden
Madame de Villa
Madame Edwardes
Marchesa Imperial
Amd
Luchnowsky
Duchess of Marlborough
Duchess of Manchester
Lady Cunard
Jack Leslie
Raymond Wings
Lady Ripon
Charles Beresford
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Solt
Miss Shouts
Mobile
Adrianople
Kaiser
Nigsburg
M. Field, Jr
Alabama
Coyotes
Weinacker’s
Drs. T
T. J. Granade
Dauphin Street Bell
Swagger Club
Welnacker’s
Dauphin Street
Aulige
W. B. Dragheim
Bell Phone
Dauphin St
J. P. Ross
Junger & Gass CO
Weinacker
Hudnut’s
Piver'’S
Pinaud’s
Roger & Gallet
Drug Department
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