Foreign Capital Cable Forecasts Japanese Victory War Outlook
A long dispatch from a foreign news center predicts a likely Japanese victory and imminent war with the United States. The analysis argues Japan would demand a large indemnity, use it to build a powerful navy, and press for action against England. The piece outlines broader strategic stakes and the potential for a global power shift.
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Japan
United States
Colossal
England
Water scarcity in London shocks thirsty visitors
Special cable reports from London that Lancet lambasts dirty stale water and poor service. Visitors find pure drinking water hard to obtain in many venues from Savoy to Charing Cross, with clerks reacting with polite tolerance or outright jokes as delays and crumbs mar ordered bottles.
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London
England
Rood Coe
Savoy
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Charing Grass
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West End
Lunchion
Soldiers to buy clothes under new British army plan
Spetle reports that the British army will outfit soldiers by enabling them to purchase their own clothing with a special allowance. The system mirrors that of the United States with quarterly clothing allowances tied to rank and arm of service, plus up front advances and adjustments for promotions and provisioning.
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Spetle
Washington
London
Army of the
Jowansee
Rhoda Seligman Engaged to Frederick Lewisohn
Miss Rhoda Seligman daughter of New York banker Henry Seligman is engaged to Frederick Lewisohn son of the late Leonard Lewisohn and brother of Jesse Lewisohn. The Soltenane are staying at Pupps Hotel along with Mr Lewisohn.
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Frederck Lewisohn
Lel Cable
Warkington Peat Carinbad
Rhoda Seligman
Henry Seligman
Frederick Lewisohn
Leonard Lewisohn
Jesse Lewisohn
Soltenane
Pupps Hotel
Lewisohe
Famous Japanese Prima Donna Perla Regaled in Europe
A report on Perla, a nineteen year old Japanese soprano, lauded for a powerful voice and notable tone. The article traces her upbringing in Bornes, her Dutch nationality, and training from Amsterdam to study in France Italy and Germany. It notes sponsorship by Queen Wilhelmina and Queen Emma and her rising fame across European venues.
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Europe
Nonan Ninah
Kamajoch
Maoy
Washington Post
Sha la Small
Nonah Shay
Handjermasin
Island
Bornes
Aba
Coater
Amsterdam Academy
Usle
Wilhelmina
Emma
France
Italy
Germany
Four Generations of Royal Family in Savoy Line
A fragile four generation portrait revisits Savoy history. The late sovereign’s death left the throne to his heir’s immediate descendants, with the great grandmother still living and the Italian people watching the succession. The Duke of Genoa, Ferdnand, remains a focal point with sisters and the cherished Prince of Piedmont.
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Washington
Zoe
Rome
Royal Household of
Italy
Piedmont
Savoy
Margherite Lukt
Duchess of
Genoa
Wisabeth
Saxony
Ferdnand of
Destruction of Roman landmarks delays Victor Emmanuel monument
Rome August 7 A special cable reports protests over insurgent plans to demolish historic sites including the Ripresa det Bathers street and the Torlonia Palace to permit a new Victor Emmanuel monument. Austria funds rebuilding a wing of the Palazzo Venesia while Austrian embassy quarters await relocation and future restoration.
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Washington
Rome
Victor Emmanuel
Riprosa Det Bathers
Torlonia Palace
Torlonia
Austria
Venice
Vatican
Aueir
Haw Yoru Tea Coy
India and Europe Depend on American Cotton Supply
Extensive talk by Kempner of the Islon Cotton Exchange notes Europe remains reliant on American cotton despite India Egypt and Russia. He predicts only a gradual shift as German steamship plans and emigration concerns shape colonial strategies toward the Southwestern United States, especially Texas. Berlin reports Varied incidents on law and religion, with executions and press clamps cited, amid Moscow religious policy debates and Stolypin reforms.
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Horta
Amerian Cuttin
Europe
Dideland
Kempner
Islon
Ormany
Mr Kempner
Kalsor
Herr Dern
India
Egypt
Russia
Henmner Rhe
Bun Jentral
Murone
America
United States
Texas
Lone Star
Tourists in London as Heads Turn Toward New York Yachting
Commuter social pages report a flood of visitors in London including Commodore Morton Plant and Lipton discussions on the upcoming American Cup. George Agnew and Grace of Boston arrive after motor tours in Southern England while the Guggenheims and Whitney clan journey between Ostend Paris and Yorkshire shooting preserves. A broad roster of notable Americans travel through London en route to homes and country estates, with chatter over stock rumors dismissed.
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Washington
Dun
Morton T
Mra Flant
New York
Charis G Gates
Wells
Carlton
Beetland
Gates
London Stock Exchange
George B Agnew
Grace
Boston
England
Records in Paris Broken by returning tourists
The Paris tourist influx remains strong with Americans still arriving in large numbers. Wealthy visitors begin returning from Europe, boosting activity at major hotels. Notable travelers include John Jacob Astor, Mr and Mrs Goslet, and the Cosalts, who drive and tour Spain and Belgium. Bellamy Storer postpones sailing.
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Justice
Mrz Dugro
Prederink He Cosaltt
Paris
Spain
Iney
San Sebastiano
Wiliam Scott Pyle
Misa Pyle
Belgium
Americans in Switzerland trip and society notes from Lucerne
The Washington Post correspondent reports Americans in Switzerland including Abedal Cable arriving in Lucerne via mountain passes, Mrs Astor and sister leaving St Moritz for a Paris motor trip, and Gackawano Railroad VP Gridwell with J Albert Caldwell in the group. British and American sports figures, skating ambitions, and local Lucerne police inquiries are mentioned amid a portrait of expatriate travel and social activity.
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John Jacob Astor
St Moritz
Mie
F C Lawrence
St Morte
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St. Moritz
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Paris
Cherbourg
Kronprin
Cecilie
DA Gridwell
Gackawanos Railroad
J Albert Caldwell
Philadelphia
Henry Li
Gaw
Erakaw
New York
Brakow
Misa Leary
Americans Entertain Yachting Guests in Kiel Visit
American yachtsmen led by Wolf Jr of Philadelphia arrived in Germany to meet Emperor William and tour Berlin. The group included Consul General Thackarat, Ulrich, Pragen, and naval attaché Lo Howard. After luncheon at the Wannen Yacht Club they toured Potsdam and met Crown Prince Frederick William. a banquet followed in honor of the visitors with a future dine invitation from the emperor at Hanover on August 7.
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Philadelphia
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Berlin
Ave
Kiel
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Wannen
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Otto Pragen
William Lo Howard
American Naval Euncha and Tdeut Col Joun P Wieser
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Potedam
Crown Price Trederick Wiliam
Wannees
Jewish Gentile Marriages Debate in The Jewish Chronicle
The Jewish Chronicle urges caution on interfaith marriages, citing statistics from Dr Flobberg about rising Jewish-Gentile unions in Germany England Australia and the United States. It argues such marriages dilute Jewish identity and notes children in these unions often do not practice Judaism or Christianity. It warns assimilation harms Jewish survival amid diaspora and modern civilization.
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Jewish Chronicle
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Chris Luanift
Americans in London Dominate Summer Card Sharps Field
A Washington dcs cable reports Americans spent millions in London during a damp season as hotel bills rose and card sharps profited. The London season drew Americans from New York to Plymouth, with many players and thieves advancing schemes from Windsor to Paris, while victims recount near total losses and sensational luck across venues and gamblers.
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Zionist Congress Praises Hebrew Revival At Hague Meeting
A London dispatch reports Zionists at The Hague Congress celebrate revived Hebrew language as a hallmark of Jewish identity. Max Nordau’s vibrant 50 voice and calls for a future international Jewish congress dominate sessions, with Hebrew speeches and a sense of renewed national awakening amid mixed reactions to leadership and fate of key figures. Cardinal Emilo Taliani dies in Rome after heart disease, born 1835, cardinal since 1903. former papal nuncio at Vienne noted.
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