Conspirator Spiridovitch Eyes Slavic Empire Dreams
Paris dispatch profiles General Count Arthur Spiridovitch, the enigmatic Slavic conspirator who allegedly directs sixty‑plus societies to forge a southern Slavic empire, dismantle Austria Hungary, and back a Poland confederation to curb Mohammedan expansion while pursuing Pan Slavic peace and the Hague tribunal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Paris
Mont Martre
Count Arthur
Tcherhep Spiridovitch
Turkey
Spiridovitch
Cataline
Slavic Society of Moscow
Germany
France
Vatican
Eec
Holy See
Russia
Bulgaria
Servia
Montenegro
Bosnia
Herzegovina
Albania
Poland
Austria
Europe
Gengis Khan
Tieur
North
Guch
Puccini Finds Inspiration in Obscure Librettos for New Works
Rome July 12 Puccini selects three one act librettos from a library of plays by famous and obscure writers after three years of searching. The trio will yield three operas in a single evening with dramatic sentimental and burlesque styles. d Annunzio and Tristan Bernard are among the authors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mascagni
Puccini
Tristan Bernard
International News Service
Rome
d’Annunzio
Pike's Peak Light to Sweep Heavens for Conventions
A gigantic searchlight and semaphore system will be installed atop Pike's Peak to illuminate the summit and cast beams over hundreds of miles. A 30 by 406 foot cross will glow in honor of the Knights Templars convention in Denver, with another Manitou canvas cross planned on Red Mountain. The device mirrors New York’s Hudson-Fulton display and aims to light Denver’s sightlines during upcoming events.
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Manitou
Red Mountain
Denver
Pike's Peak
Hudson-Fulton
New York City
Hertford engagement ends as Sparrow funds clash
London society reels as the Marquis of Hertford split from Alice Thaw over a $350,000 settlement after Mrs Mosscockle intervenes. The Chicago Schwab ball is canceled amid hostess clashes. Patrician Yvonne Fitzroy pursues stage life while court society debates dances and fashion as top guests attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
London
Marquis of Hertford
Earl of Yarmouth
Alice Thaw
Serung
Mosscockle
Sparrow
Hertford
Lord Hertford
Mrs. Schwab
Dancing Mistress at Adelphi Provokes Harsh Critique in London
A London review rakes The Dancing Mistress at the Royal Adelphi for dullness and chaos, arguing the production relies on style over substance. It mocks the cast and the book by James Tanner while noting Mr. Malone’s “set” of the leading lady and the music by Monckton falls short of expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
London
George Edwardes
Uw'ee
Pelther
Royal Adelphi Theatre
T. A. E. Malone
Archest
New York
Knickerbocker Theatre
Wallace Plans to Protect Migratory Birds Cleared
A resolution from State Game and Fish Commissioner Wallace passed Congress urging President Wilson to call an international convention to negotiate treaties for migratory bird protection. The plan seeks representation from all western hemisphere lands and a meeting in the United States. Senator Elihu Root notified Wallace of the passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Wallace
Congress
Wilson
United States
Elihu Root
Washington
Dancing Mistress adds sparkle to London stage mix
In London reviews of The Dancing Mistress the show draws praise for Grace Leigh and Miss Dare while critiquing its pacing. Performers including Phyllis Dare, Josephine Coyne, and several London chorus girls are noted for charm though the production is described as pale and stagey with uneven humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yvonne Fitzroy
Miss Fitzroy
Lady Arlington
The
Adelphi
Phyllis
Dare
Gertie Millar
Gertie
Daly's
Miss Dare
New York
Josephine Coyne
Switzerland
Gracie
London
Gracie Leigh
Mile
M. Caumont
Mile’‘Caumont
Bessie Spencer
Trixie Hillin
Gladys Kierton
Dorothy Devers
Dorothy Laimir
Isobel Elson
Kathleen Vinent
Gypsy O’brien
I. Fancy
Mohair Suits Offered at Special 15 Dollar Price
Elegant mohair suits trimmed finely available for just 15 dollars, discounted from 18 dollars. Limited stock and sizes may vary as store promotes value apparel for the season.
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Count Arthur Spiridovitch
Wonder
Tribunal of
the Hague
James Bryce
Clemenceau
Roosevelt
Didier Gold
Seine River
Georgette
Louis
Michael
Adam Glass & Co
Royal Street
George F. Baer
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
East
Marquis
Schwab
Richard McCreery
Lady Grey Edgerton
Ascot
Miss Grey Edgerton
Rufus Isaacs
Lloyd George
Mobile’s
Brighton
Tanners and Moncktons
Phyllis Dare
North Alabama
Alabama
Boaz
Marshall County
People’s Bank
W. H. Bartlett
R. E. Burroughs
E. M. Looney
Claude King
State Banking Department
Leighton
Colbert County
L.H. Meyer & Sons
Dauphin Street
Sutton
Sutton’s
Bank of Mobile
National Banking Association
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