Bigamist awaits some of his American wives
London Aug 18 A report from The Washington Post details the Thirteenth Rifles and Queen's Westminsters sailing to the United States on Sept 15 for an international rifle match. Capt M M Shattock commands. Col Sir C E Howard Vincent accompanies with Lady Vincent. The team funds itself, with a goal of up to $5,000, and will train at Seagirt NJ before visiting New York. The piece also notes a sensational tale of Albert Edward Richard, a long-time con artist and serial husband, now in a twelve month sentence in London.
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Washington Post
London
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Queen’s Westminsters
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Minnetonka
Seagirt
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Glenmaldo
Germany
Amazons of Gretelle Attack Paris Man for Loot
A clerk named Peter Peptier was assaulted on Boulevard de Grenelle by two women who claimed to be Amazons of Gretelle. They stabbed him in the lung and kicked him after he resisted an attempted kiss, taking his watch and valuables and leaving him insensible in a hospital in dangerous condition.
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Peter Peptier
Boulevard de Grenelle
Gretelle
Peter
Kaiser and Ballin friendship fuels rumors of chancellor gift
Berlin notes amusing press tales about Herr Ballin, a leading steamship manager, and the Kaiser. Rumors claim Ballin could be named chancellor if Prince Buelow retires, plus possible ennoblement and honors. Reports say the Kaiser rents Ballin’s steamer at 4000 per day, suggesting a possible gift or nominal charge in exchange.
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Washington Post
Berlin
Herr Ballin
Kaiser
Ballin
Empire
Yor. Buelow
Frenchman Describes New German Austrian Entente
Paris reports Alexandre Ular in Journal arguing a new holy alliance between Germany and Austria to save Russia. He says a definite understanding is in place and Russia would receive aid from the pact if a dictatorship is proclaimed. The Czar is said to expect no help from England or France, while seeking close ententes with both, and a German Austrian invasion of Poland is hinted if its throne is threatened.
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Washington Post
Paris
Alexandre Ular
Journal
Germany
Austria
Russia
England
France
Poland
Dog Meat Sold in Berlin Sparks Disturbing Trade
Berlin reports say dog thefts surge as police handle frantic appeals from owners. Public taste shifts to dog meat, driving demand and prices up at butcher shops. Tanners experiment with dog skins for luxury leather, while unprocessed skins fetch high prices as Thibet goat skins.
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Washington Post
Berlin
Germany
Will of the Wisp Moves From Chicago to London
The Will of the Wisp, a Chicago monthly, will be relocated to London with Rosebud Selfridge aged twelve as editor. The young editor will reside in London and continue the publication, daughter of a Chicago dry goods man planning a large store opening there.
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Washington Pot
London
Chicago
Rosebud Selfridge
Miss Selfridge
Storks Bring Flames To Village In Aerial Fireball
Special Cade reports villagers in Kahlweblen witnessed eight flaming balls fall from the sky as storks, their feathers aflame, were prevented from alighting. A lightning strike likely set a stork nest ablaze, leaving the nest charred and two dead storks nearby.
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Washington Post
Berlin
Kahlweblen
Kahlwehlen
France Destroys Gift Palace and Builds Apartment House
Paris August 18 An American gift to France the Palace of Sovereigns once owned by Dr Evans has been torn down Contractors now build a block of dwellings on the Bois de Boulogne site Revenue will go to the government The palace once hosted Empress Hugenne royal guests including the King of Sweden and the Shah of Persia it stood as a historic abode before demolition begun on the first day of the month
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Palace of Sovereigns
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Napoleon Iit
Hugenne
Tuileries
Sweden
Persia
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Bois de Boulogne
London Doctors Call Billings Fee Excessive
London doctors criticize Dr Frank Billings for a $25,000 weekly bill for Marshall Field attendance. They argue a local expert should not command tens of thousands for a week and that even the top English specialists charge far less. They estimate a reasonable maximum around $2,500.
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Washington Post
London
Frank Billings
Marshall Field
England
Lorenz
Armour
Vienna
French Executioner Turns Sinecure Salary Cut Sparks Debate
Anatole Deibler remains France’s public executioner but the budget commission has scrapped his 3500 dollar yearly salary. He claims he can live without pay, having built a property portfolio and a comfortable life. Paris watchers expect compensation to avoid lengthy legal action, as the office remains effectively vacant.
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Paris
Anatole Deibler
France
Budget Commission
Minster of Justice
Predicts Big European War Over Russian Crisis
Special Cable to The Washington Post reports Ernest Judet in L Eclair warns of a general European war due to the Russian crisis. He cites England’s campaign and France’s Extrema Left as pushing toward disaster, with France facing a choice between aiding Russia or preserving French investments and the Anglo French treaty. If France sides with England, he says a continent splitting conflict could ensue.
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Pars
Ernest Judet
The
Eclair
Russia
England
France
Europe
South Africa Native Question Divides England
Special correspondent reports on British views of South Africa noted by Churchill and Chamberlain, debates on native franchise, Natal native trust, and colonial administration. It highlights racial tensions, the Drago doctrine, missionary influence, and calls for European control to prevent sedition while warning of collective responses to debt collection.
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Winston Churchill
England
Joseph Chamberlain
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Mashonaland
America
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Natal Native Trust
Kraals
Fea
Iute
Tim
Little German Girl Steals Horses As Amusement
Berlin reports 13 year old Wilhelmna Hochstein a noted kleptomaniac who steals horses for companionship rather than sale. Doctors confirm a positive mania to steal horses and predict a difficult cure. She roams streets seeking unattended horses, rides them briefly then is captured.
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Tam
Westing
Berlin
Wilhelmna Hochstein
Prisoners Flout Justice in Algiers Outburst
From Algiers a French court report details about thirty thieves facing sentences of six months to a year when a thief named Michel threw a boot at the bench. The blow spurred a large riot as prisoners hurled boats caps and other items toward the bench. Gendarmes drew swords to restore order and all prisoners were recaptured and retried, receiving three years more at hard labor for the outrage.
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Paris
Algiers
Michel
Death of Prince Imeretinsk Shocks New Couple
Special Cable reports from St Petersburg that Prince Alex Imeretinsk died by his own action with no motive found. The 32 year old former dragoon officer had married days before. He and his bride shared two furnished rooms. The princess recalls no prior discussion of suicide after the bridal night, but mentions a joking confession. He returned home at 9 am, refused to kiss his wife, ordered her to fetch his revolver, and shot himself.
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