Epicurean folly and frohman’s table tale in London
In London on January 25 Arnold Boriani, famed epicure and Pall Mall restaurant owner, explains that the public misselects dishes and seasons. The Savoy memory recounts Charles Frohman’s frugality and a dinner mishap with James M. Barrie that led to an autograph-book encounter and later a production of The Marriage of Kitty in America.
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London
Arnold Botiani
Pall Mall
Hay Market
Boriani
Caruso
Savoy
Joseph Pulitzer
Charles Frohman
Pulitzer
Fordman
Frohman
Admiral Fisher
Lord Asher
Mr. Frohman
James M. Barrie
England
United States
Mr. Borian
Mme. de Gressac
Kitty
America
Tolstoy's Widow Faces Church Excommunication Over Funeral
St Petersburg January 25 Tolstoy's widow held a funeral service over his grave on the second anniversary of his death despite Tolstoy's excommunicated status. The Orthodox church rejects lifting the ban and a commission will rule. Alexandra Tolstoy has taken no part in the dispute.
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ST. Petersburg
Tolstoi
Yasnayia Polyana
Romance and Manners in a Probationary Age
A collection of pithy quips on romance lasting only with support from men. Observations note men’s willingness to risk life for youth and longevity while highlighting recurring rheumatism as common and cures scarce. A playful query asks what happened to a woman who hid her store hair. It ends with cautions about men fooling themselves into believing alcohol aids health.
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O. F
Upheaval of France reshapes leadership and policy
Paris reports a political shift as Raymond Poincare and Aristide Briand rise in influence. Briand to lead a cabinet including Jonnart as foreign minister and Etienne as war minister, pledging pacification, electoral reform abroad, and a steadfast peace policy at home.
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Paris
France
Alexander Millerand
Theophile Delcasse
Raymond Poincare
Gaimbetta
Aristide Briand
Poincare
Ife
Legislative Assembly
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Europe
Briand
M. Briand
M. Poincare
Sisters of Charity
Justice
Millerand
Delcasse
Vivianni
Combes
Ribot
M. Jonnart
Algeria
M. Etienne
M. Baudin
Waldeck-Rousseau
Why Paur Gave Up The Directorship
Emil Paur resigns as Berlin Royal Opera conductor amid court intrigue and etiquette disputes. He says intrigues behind the throne forced his departure after six months in the post, claiming the emperor bears no direct blame. Paur planned to seek new opportunities while lamenting the influence of courtiers on the orchestra.
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Berlin
Weingartner
Herr Mack
America
Germany
Emil Paul
Beaton Symphony Orchestra
Metropolitan Opera
Paul
Cassel and
Manheim
William
His
Paur
Bismarck- Strasse
Emil Paur
William II
Chelsius
Royal Opera
Mules Regain Favor With Farmers Across the West
Arnold A. Graves of Fargo Idaho asserts Missouri can keep mule markets as motor trucks rise. He notes western farmers switching from horses to mules in the Dakotas and Nebraska, praising mules for lower feed, longer life, and harder work with fewer fence injuries.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Arnold A. Graves
Fargo
I. D
White
West
Dakotas
Nebraska
Denver Death Gifts and Marriage Deeds at City Hall
In Denver on January 25 Agnes Hubbard the death recorder and Regina Hoeffel the marriage license issuer preside over the city hall desk with contrasting personas Cupid and Charon. Hubbard is jovial and friendly receiving notices by telephone while Hoeffel preserves a Madonna like sorrowful demeanor. A prospective bride approaches the cheerful desk only to face the somber gaze that dims her joy.
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Denver
Cole
Agnes Hubbard
Regina Hoeffel
City Hall
Dowager Empress Suffering After Family Scandal
The Dowager Empress Marie grows frail amid turmoil at Tsarskoe-Selo as Grand Duke Michael faces a life under police surveillance following a harsh ukase. The article notes a costly wrist watch purchase for his new wife and plans for a racing stable in France.
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ST. Petersburg
Tsarskoe-Selo
Marie
Michael
France
Lady Boyle Le Poer Trench Breaks Engagement in London Society
London gossip reports Lady Boyle Le Poer Trench ending engagement to Dr. Hope of Cudston Street amid family tensions at Eccleston Square. Earl of Clancarty, new wife and mother-in-law clash over a rich match while Lady Boyle flees to her aunt Lady Kethlep Poor Trench. Also notes twenty retired Pittsburg public school teachers drawing pensions.
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London
Lady Boyle le Poer Trench
Hope
Cudston Street
Boyle
Earl of Clancarty
Belle Bilton
Music Hall
Irish Guards
Lord Clancearty
Berger
Clancarty
Eccleston Square
Lady Boyle
Kethlep Poor Trench
De Leon's Spring Put to the Test in California
John D. Mackenzie, a former San Jose political figure, promotes "Mackenzie's mud" as a cure all after experimenting with ore powder from a California mine. He has given away 96,000 ounces over three years, with testimonials from supporters while doctors offer no explanation for its effects.
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San Francisco
Leon
Ponce
John D. Mackenzie
Santa Clara County
San Jose
Clara County
Ponce de Leon
Groundhog Day Observances Prompt Civic Preparations
Citizens prepare for Groundhog Day events amid civic focus on safe inauguration duties. The passage mentions patriots and early shopping for a simple breakfast, highlighting local enthusiasm and practical tasks for the day.
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Artistiv DE Briand
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Wilhelm
Opera House
Charon
Cupid
Mme
Marie Poincare
M. Raymond Poincare
Rench Republic
M. Fallieres
Russia
Team & 9
Pittsburg
DE Leon
California
Castro
Vane
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