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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1909

Page

7

Berlin Plans American Exposition 191? Prince Henry Linked

Berlin reports preparations for a major American exposition to be staged in April to June of 191? at the Berlin Zoological Gardens. Baron Rudolf von Brandenstein spearheads the project with U.S. bankers merchants and professionals aiding funding. Prince Henry of Prussia may attend as a formal recommenda and to help quarters and arrangements.

Waublogton Post Berlin Baron Rudolf von Brandenstein United States Ambssandor Varcemagng Hiera Zoological Gardens America Jdmiru Prince Henry of Pris

Newtons Law Questioned and Medieval Physics Cited

An unusual article discusses questioning Newtonian concepts and mentions medieval theories and early experiments. It references momentum, speed limits, and the idea of a universal speed constraint, highlighting debates that echo foundational physics principles and their historical development.

NEW YORKER HELD ABROAD IN RUSSIA JEWELRY THEFT LINK

Aug 7 Liteinak Russia police say they arrested Alexander Shen Aere Tunciser a former salesman for New York jewelry house Sackett. He is wanted by New York police for jewelry theft worth a large sum. He faces charges of passing counterfeit money after an examination revealed his identity. The prisoner admits dealings with Sackett but denies employment.

Russia Liteinak Ag City Alexander Shen- Aere Tunciser Saloss New York Sackett Suender Tanelger Veing G@acket Pit Saya

Women Bankrupts Rise in England Across Businesses

London reports show 44 women failed in business this year, down from 489 last year, with more married women bankrupts and fewer widows and widowers. The largest sectors include dressmaking and millinery, women grocers, and fancy goods and menswear shops, reflecting speculative enterprise.

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Goings of New York Financiers on Chinese Bond Route

Berlin dispatch reports Willard J. Straits, an agent for New York financiers seeking Chinese railway loan funding, left Berlin en route to Peking without meeting German bankers. The Chinese railroad issue continues to draw sharp debate among local finance circles amid American and English criticisms over reopening the matter and attracting foreign interest.

New York Peking Washington Berlin Willard JD. Stralsts Chineas Straight Jonues

Weather progress in predicting seasons urged by de Tart

Renowned meteorologist Edmond Teisserenc de Tart argues that long range weather forecasting may soon be possible. He notes observations of ocean currents and atmospheric pressures linking spring patterns in Newfoundland to North America and Ireland to northern Europe. He contends extended data could reveal laws to foretell seasons globally.

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Paris Automaton Letter Registry Patent Filed

Paris reports the French government introduced an ingenious automate device for letter registration. The coin operated slot drops a nickel into a slot, then a ceramic wheel turns to deliver a numbered receipt stamped with the letter’s tracking number. The magnet only attracts nickels, ejecting all other coins. iron would be rejected. Also noted Vanderbilt plans to stay in England for a year after sailing on the Lusitania.

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Wright's record beaten as Sommer soars in French flight

Roger Sommer in Mourmelon l es Grand, France, set a new duration record of 2 hours 27 minutes 15 seconds for a prolonged flight in an aeroplane. He started at 8:14 a m and finished after beating Wilbur Wright's 2 hours 40 minutes 57 seconds record set at Le Mans last December. Crowd cheered as Sommer landed, praised by Farman as a daring aviator.

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Roosevelt party visits Avignon in France travel stop

Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt, with sister Miss Caroline Roosevelt and one of her sons, arrived in Avignon from Milan and proceeded to tour the city. The group plans to continue to Paris, aiming for a Sunday or Monday arrival.

Mire Roosevelt Avignon France

Warner's Safe Cure Offered Free Trial in Post Ad

An ad touts Warner's Safe Cure as the sole remedy for kidney and related diseases. It promises a free trial bottle and a free urine analysis by mail, urging readers with backache and urinary symptoms to respond to The Washington Post offer.

Washington Post Warner Bright Warner's Safe Cure CO Rochester N. Y Washington Lungay Post Ganuinensad Thie

Actress Weds Bajah in Hindu Rite at Tikart Palace

Miss Blaze Forreste once Elsie Thompson, Sydney born actress, wed the Maharajah of Tikart in Bengal. The ceremony followed Hindu rites with Urdu dialogue, water rituals, fire offerings, and a sandalwood banquet, sealing her conversion to Hinduism as Sita Devi.

Washington London Blaze Forreste Sydney New South Wales Lucknow Tikan Bengal Misa Forreste Elsie Thompson Suneee William Collier India Sita Devi Heroming Muberani Tikart

Restored Castle Angelo Reveals Subterranean Torture Chambers

Restorations at the Castle Angelo in Rome open cleared subterranean chambers to visitors. The Hadrian mausoleum era, earlier uses as fortress and papal residence, and later barracks are recalled. Vaults and magazines transformed into depots and prisons show a grim, historic echo of past punishments.

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Bolivian Congress opens as Montes outlines foreign policy

In La Paz on August 7 President Montes opened Bolivia's congress and stated the government will await Congress’s decision on whether Bolivia should accept the boundary dispute ruling with Peru handed down by Argentina. He noted cordial ties with Peru and referenced the approaching presidential transition. President-elect Eleodoro Villeazen is to assume office August 12.

Sagalad Cabla Washington le Paz Montes Melanger Congress Galivia Peru Alcorta Hortela Eleodoro Villezen Gssume

German bankers weigh impact of US China loans on Berlin abroad

Berlin reports that German financiers watch Washington's China railway loan proposals with keen interest. The piece analyzes diplomatic and financial implications for German capital, noting English and American opposition, and Germany’s push to expand influence in China through the International Bank with branches planned in Hankow and Peking.

Washington Post Berlin America Chineas Washington Far East England Germany Palley State Department der Tag Orient Canton-Hankowie Yangtse Veliey International Bank Ite New York Tulvo Peking Hankow

The lamentable fade of German capitaiste leadership

The article notes Germany as the perpetual pacemaker, forced to accept second place during harvest. It discusses the Hanken rail loan, taken by Deutsch-Asiatische bank after Britain and America showed interest, and Wilferd D. Straight of the New York capitalist interest arriving in Berlin to gauge German opinion and connect with bankers before proceeding to Petrograd.

Lothirs Hanken Rail‘weg Deutsch-Asiatieche Bank America England London New York Germany Ching

Greece urged to curb pro Crete annexation agitation

Special cable from Athens reports Greece asked to publicly denounce Crete annexation agitation and state no island ambitions. If not acted, Turkish minister may depart Athens and sever relations. Berlin notes Germany urges moderation to avoid complications. In Paterson Greeks raise 785 dollars for modern artillery guns amid Greece Turkey tensions. Spiro Mochovea leads fundraising, with 16000 dollars raised elsewhere including New York.

Washington Post Athena Greece Crete Pubic Athens Berlin Turkey Germany Constantinople Paterson N. J ADE Anix Spiro Mochovea New York

How Moors Got Arms Amid Moroccan Conflict

Madrid dispatch says the Bureau confirms a large cache of old rifles said to be bought by the Moors to fight Spaniards in Morocco. Among foreigners seeking service with the Spaniards at Melilla are several English and German officers. Exiled Eugenie reportedly contributed $3,000 to Queen Victoria’s war relief fund.

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Prince in Moving Pictures Engaged Spear at Cable to The Washington Fest

Berlin reports the German Crown Prince appears in newly filmed military scenes showing him commanding a battery, loading and firing, handling a gun in barracks, and sharing moments with officers. The sequence ends with him in a motor car waving goodbye.

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Mexico President Diaz Plans Grand U S and Europe Tour

The next Mexican vice president is seen as the real leader, with Diaz likely taking a leave after the election to tour the United States and Europe. If Diaz travels, the vice president would act as president and Corral supporters fear Diaz’s retirement aims to shape a successor and block Corral’s election amid intra party feuding.

Mexico United States Europe Washington Post Mexico City Ten Tiaz Jadiogenea Diaz Ile Ramon Corral Gen. Reyes Reyes Hiewn Carral Agaist Corral

Congress Suspends Sessions for Honor to Former President Caro

Bogota notes congress suspended sittings for two days to honor Antonio Caro a former president. The move marks a ceremonial pause in the capital as officials reflect on his contributions.

Congress Caro Bogota Antonio Cara

Harvest trip for czar to regions as Balkans host rulers

Czar plans a voyage from Massa to Cringea during harvest, with Sultan of Turkey and Ferdinand of Bulgaria due in Crimea and Sofa respectively. Ferdinand reportedly seeks Greek Orthodox baptism, while a border incident with a German watchman prompted Hague arbitration talks that were rejected by the Russian foreign ministry.

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Don Jaime to marry German princess soon

A Madrid dispatch says Don Jaime, the pretender to the Spanish throne, will wed a princess of the German imperial family. Emperor William has given consent to the union.

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