Law to curb spying in many places prohibited
The British bill replacing the 1889 Official Secrets Act broadens spying offenses and punishes approaching prohibited places or obtaining information for an enemy. It defines a prohibited place widely including docks, government works, telegraph stations, and war storage sites, with aims to deter espionage and enhance penalties. It notes gaps on wartime press dissemination and aerial spying concerns.
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Lord Haldane
House of Lords
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Dover
England
America
Lord Ellenborough
Aero
French deputy to close bar at seven for order
Special Cable reports Parla as president of the French chamber of deputies aims to restrain late meetings by closing the bar at 7 p.m. The last session saw heavy consumption of beer absinthe emouth bitters and various sodas with large quantities of food and cigars, involving nearly 600 deputies. Also noted is Ambassador Bacon sailing from Liverpool to New York aboard the Cam ship.
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Parla
Shah Fled as Stock Dealer in Caspian Escape
Aug. 5 report from St. Petersburg details the former shah’s escape by sea aboard the Christopher assisted by fourteen Russians. Capt. Alyeff of the Allabab identifies the traveler as Mohammed Ali Mirza, in an Anglo-Indian helmet with pistol-bearing guards, chartered for 50,000 roubles. The shah tipped officials and boatmen and misled locals by claiming a livestock-dealer party is bound for Egypt to buy sheep.
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Caspian Sea
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Allabab
Christopher
Shah
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Mohammed Ali
Egypt
Mexican rebels seized as officers accused of inciting revolt
Mexico City August reports nine self styled generals and colonels from the liberating army were arrested for inciting rebellion after signing a protest to President de la Barra over Emilio Vasquez Gomez's removal. Madero returned to the capital from Tehuacan and said he expected Francisco Vasquez Gomez as running mate. Former Puebla governor Gen Macio Martinez was arrested on charges unrelated details withheld.
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Puebla
Mexico City
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Department of the Interior
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Department of Justice
Candido Navarro
Tehuacan
Gen. Reyes
Reelectionist
Gomez
Francisco Vasquez Gomez
Oaxaca
Yucatan
Maclo Martinez
Japan Builds Giant Airship To Carry Forty Passengers
London Aug 6 Japan secretly pursues the world’s largest rigid dirigible. A 600 foot long craft with 60 foot diameter, six 120 horsepower motors, capable of 20 mph into normal winds and 5 mph in a hurricane. Gas to lift 62 tons, fuel for a week, crew of four with ten each, and space for 40 passengers. Japanese agents studied German designs, aiming to launch next summer.
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London
Japan
Mutiny on Spanish Battleship Numancia at Tangier
A section of the Numancia's crew mutinied while at Tangier roadstead. Mutineers were ironed, and the battleship sped toward Cadiz. Officials say the act was not political but a protest against harsh daily duties.
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Cadiz
Prince of Wales Investiture Strains Young Heir to Wales
London dispatch notes the 17 year old Prince of Wales during investiture ceremonies in Carnarvon. He speaks in Welsh with a stammering voice and relies on his parents for support. The pageantry features medieval dress, Welsh dragon symbols, and royal ceremony led by King George.
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Anxiety for Pope as health causes concern in Rome
The Pope's health remains a concern with audiences suspended until Wednesday for his consecration anniversary ceremony. He spends time reading press despite orders to avoid reports, aided by constant sisterly presence and twice daily doctor visits. Though danger rumors are overstated, age gout and heat have weakened him, with a likely rest period after the Sistine Chapel ceremony.
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Rome
Sistine Chapel
AEROPLANE RECORDS HEIGHT IN FRANCE
Etampes France Aug Capt Felix director of the military aviation school ascended 11 330 feet breaking the height record for aeroplanes The ascent took 63 minutes and the glide down 212 minutes The previous altitude record was 10 499 feet held by M Legagneux at Pau last December Archie Hoxsey had reached 11 474 feet at Los Angeles on December 26 before his instrument was destroyed in the fatal crash five days later.
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Pau
Archie Hoxsey
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Hoxney
Alger Falls In Aero Accident In Detroit
Special to The Washington Observer Detroit Michigan August Br A Alger son of the late Secretary of War took a foot tumble in an aeroplane today and escaped with only a bad shaking up after the Wright machine he recently bought and was learning to fly with aviator Fred Coffyn developed engine trouble during descent.
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Detroit
Mich
Rurgell A. Alger
Alger
Wrights
Fred Coffyn
Coffyn
Philadelphia Woman Sues City for 2 Million
Mrs Frances Felton Gowry of Philadelphia and Paris sues the city of Philadelphia seeking 2 000 000 or part thereof claiming funds left by her late brother in law and sister in law fifteen years ago. She says the money belongs to her in equity and cites losses from the Seine flood and poverty after wartime events. Ambassador Bacon aided her in Paris where she currently resides as the sole American in Alfortville.
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Philadelphia
Lowry
Rebecca Reme Lavy
Metz
Lorraine
Marshal Bazaine
Francis Fulton Lowry
Seine
Ambassador Bacon
Alfortvile
America
Washington boy Peck sets cross capital flight record aim
Paul Peck, an intrepid aviator, completed a lengthy flight through Washington air lanes amid drizzle and crowd demands. Milling and other army flyers joined trials, with Peck later planning a record cross country run from College Park to Fort Myer to surpass Harry Atwood’s 12 minute 12 mile distance, aiming for 10 minutes.
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Milling
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Godfrey
Atwood
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College Park
Fort Myer
Paul W. Beck
Peace His Specialty Once He Was Laughing Stock
Almost exactly a year ago Alfred von Kiderlen-Wächter became state secretary at the German foreign office in Berlin after succeeding von Schoen. Once mocked for a canary waistcoat and a stuttering defense of the ministry, he rose to lead negotiations with France over Morocco, and to steer Germany’s diplomacy amid Balkan and Constantinople clashes, with a reputation for blunt yet effective action.
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French Senate approves cruelty to animals bill
Paris report notes the Senate passed a domestic animal cruelty bill before recess. It extends punishments beyond owners, allowing imprisonment up to three months and a 300 franc fine for maltreatment, marking a significant reform after long inaction.
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Paris
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Haiti Chaos Deepens as Simon Flees to Consulate
Antoin e Simon, deposed Haiti president, arrives in Kingston and seeks protection at the Haan consulate. Gen Jeremie says Simon refuses armistice, blames diplomatic corps for unrest. American diplomats warn of an inevitable clash between Firmin and Leconte factions as chaos grips Port au Prince.
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Jamaica
Halt
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Pring Nederlanden
Haan
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Haiti
Ducaste
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Leconte
Gen Firmin
Port Au Prince
Committee of Public Safety
Furniss
Laconte
Haitian
Washington
Republic
Furness
Baldheads Beat Youths at Wimbledon Courts Debate
Special Cable reports that aging players outlast youth in a recent Wimbledon lawn tennis tournament. Critics argue grass courts hinder learning, favoring continental hard surfaces that yield true ball bounds. England may shift to hard courts over time, creating a new generation of players.
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London
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England
King to Shoot Grouse on Dalowgill Moors This Year
London reports Huntsmen to shoot the Dalowgill moors for a few days in the year. King George VI attends opening sport as Prince of Wales once visited Ripon for the Eiocse shoot. Queen Alexandra may appoint a new maid of honor if Lady Knollys’s health allows. Queen Mary's diamonds to be reset. she favors diamonds as royal gems, with emeralds and pearls also worn by other royals.
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Queen Alexandra
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London
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Browne
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Niddersdale
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Laurn Knollys
Lady Knollys
Miss Anolis
Queen Mother
Sag
Miss Knollys
Mary
Duchess of Connaught
Princess Patricia
Earlier Dinners Define New Regency Social Life
A Royal shift to earlier dinners and home life under King George and Queen Mary signals the decline of the smart set. The king enjoys bridge occasionally and family time, while the queen eschews racing and card games. Dinners without card tables rise as society moves to earlier hours, with betting games fading from fashion.
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London
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Mary
Warns Civil War Is Over Proclamation Warns Against Confederate Money
Bertin Aug 5Police President Jago proclaims the Civil War has closed and warns burghers not to accept Confederate States currency. A German named Schreiber returned from the United States with blue backed Dixie money, circulating it at restaurants. Schreiber was arrested but says he did not intend to defraud anyone.
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