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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1911

Page

5

Paris to Newport romance and a count's despair

Paris dispatch details Count Walkenstein’s suit to Mrs Seth Barton French, widow of Pierpont Morgan partner, as she travels to Newport to meet rival James J Van Alen. Also notes Mrs Van Valkenburgh’s matrimonial plans and plans to seek divorce from Frillo Van Valkenburgh, plus Americans thriving at Beaux Arts and Bon Acclaimed cast.

Paul Pierre Rignaux Washington Post Paris Count Walkenstein Benin Seth Barton French Pierpont Morgan New York Walkenstein Yrol Barton French America Forest of Vers Wailies Europe Roumania Bervin Greece England Newport James J van Alen Benjamin Goddard Lilly Lawlor San Francisco van Valkenburgh Agnew William Hays Chapman Phillip van Valkenburgh Ritz Carlsbad Frillo van Valkenburch Brack and Woolcombe Ike Creighton Webb

England Coast Erosion Reclaims Land As Towns Vanish Beneath Waves

A Washington Post summary of British coast erosion finds net land gain from sea retreat, despite towns slipping into the ocean. From Cromer to the Isle of Wight, shores erode and salvage creeks as manned fortifications fade, while gains occur northeast of the Tees and near Lynn.

Washington Post London England Cromer United Kingdom Holderness Flamborough Head Spum Point Hunstanton Yar Thames Eccles Isle of Wight Sheppey Kent Warden Church Sandown Degs Walmer War Office Hastings Banchey Head Wurst Castle Lyme Regis St. Michael Tees The Wash Lynn Wolferton

Burial disputes on suicide burial rites debated by Canterbury

Special Cable reports that the Canterbury upper house of convocation discusses burial for suicides with or without full Church of England rites. Previously clergymen had discretion, but bishops now urge permitting suicide victims to have the burial service read in church before burial, amid concerns over rising suicides.

Washington

Grave cures pilgrims in Ireland and Braunstone ritual

London reports two old grave curse ceremonies in Ireland and Braunstone Leicestershire where pilgrims visit graves for healing. In North Kilmurry near Cork they leave crutches and holy water cups while tearing cloth for the thorn bush shrine at Rev Patrick Dilworth's grave. Braunstone’s Holmes Meadow is mown before Feast Sunday and spread through the church aisles. Origin hovers between superstition and an ancient rush bearing rite from earth floors.

Washington Post London Ireland Braunstone Leicestershire Kilmurry Cork Patrick Dilworth Holmes Meadow

King Punishes His Cousin Count Salemi Detained at Castle

Rome reports King Victor Emmanuel orders Count Salemi confined at Moncalieri Castle near Turin for misdemeanors and wild pranks. After eighteen months at sea aboard a warship under a gendarmerie tutor, the scapegrace of the Savoy family faces further royal orders and a possible lightening of punishment due to Princess Clothilde’s death.

Washington Post Rome Count Salem Victor Emmanuel Moncaller Castle Turin Clothilde Genoa Savoy Letitia of Naval Leghorn Clothilda Letitia Helena Moncalieri Count Salemi J. Hamilton Lewis Dangleterre Ilinois Caruso Millan Florence Alle Panche Sesto

Memorial Day Honors Sailors in Shanghai Cemetery

In Shanghai at ver dant cemetery near the bub bling well, memorial day honors the two dozen plus American sailors who died in China or at sea. The service gathered U S Navy personnel, the Shanghai volunteer corps, and the American consul general Amos Wilder, with prayers by Bishop Graves, a band, and a firing squad. Names of the dead march from ships like Powhatan, Vandalia, Plymouth, Macedonia, San Jacinto, and Saratoga, reflecting a long naval legacy abroad.

Washington Post Shanghai Twoscore America China William B. Hal U. S Vandalia William Carson U. 3 William W.pontawain U.S. S Powhatan Carla Luthiin Macedonia Edward Edward Cantejn Main Top U. S. Plymouth Whitlam Groggy Ake Sheat William Toy Susquehanna George McCorkell U. 8 Plymouth Miles Cross U. S. S. Macedonia John Bell San Jacinto Charles A Stynsick Michael J. Callins Powhatan John Smith Charles W. Reay Alexander McIntosh Mississippi James Lyons Seaman Wyo- Yaing Charles M. Curtain Pisogtaqua Andrew J. Harrington Marine Corps U. S. S. Alaska Robert Fenlon Alexander White Landsman U. & G. Hartford William McGregor Sappersmith John Foley Burns Landseman Wyoming Floyd G. Townsend Helena Laura Albert Lutz A. Wilmington Edward Gray U. 5 Monadnock A. J. ¥. Gerlach Thomas Callahan Dhank John L McFarland William John Campbell S Ae U Wilmington George Taylor U. B Edward Owens U. 8. S. Wilmington Louis Steven Manning U. S. Wilmington Charles Ed Watts Busquehanna Saratoga Piscataqua Alaska Monocacy Hartford Amos P Wilder Bishop Graves L Golemn

Entertaining at Henley by London Society

London society notes Henley season is lively with balls and arrivals. Hostesses include Lady Allendale Lady Cadogan Lady Salisbury and Mrs Maldwin Drummond widow of Marshall Field's son entertaining at Carlton House Terrace after years away from public life following her marriage to a Westminster cousin.

London Marshall Field Henley Lady Allendale England Cadogan Chelsea House Lady Salisbury Maldwin Drummond Carlton House Terrace Duke of Westminster Regent Street Tattler Drummond

Healthy, Happy Old Age Promoted by Fig Syrup

A health note extols a laxative remedy made from figs and senna as a natural, strengthening aid for all ages. It claims gentle internal toning without weakening organs and advises buying the genuine California Fig Syrup Company product printed on the front of each package.

California

Lavish on Hosts Yacht Takes Three-Week Niger Trip

Special Cable recalls Chester C. Mercury aboard a private yacht on the Niger from Lakota to Forcados. For three weeks he enjoyed luxurious hospitality as guest of Mr Watts, who hosted him and another passenger with endless fare. Mercury learns no bill is due, having been Watts’ welcome guest aboard the private vessel.

Washington Post London West Africa Chester C. Mercury Lakota Niger Porcades Bors Mr. Mercury Forecados Mercury Forcados Mr Watts Watts

London Bobby Outscored by New York Police In Coronation Report

A New York correspondent quotes Americans on how London police managed crowds at the coronation. The piece contrasts a lone carpenter’s act with a London sergeant’s restraint and notes London used 65,000 officers for about two million spectators while New York might rely on fewer.

Washington Post London New York S&s M. Felton Alton Railway Bobby Ludgate Hill London and Westminster Bank Court Or Marrow Street Felton Hig Block Weller London Bobby Is Not Quite All Mr. Felton

Government troops retake Valliere as rebels regroup

In Haiti's Valliere the government under Gen. Glemeau reoccupied the town without resistance. Rebels retreat and shift to weaker government posts. Two divisions move on Hinche while Picolet Point fight is extinguished. protests arise over navigation risks.

Valliere Port Au Prince Haiti Glemeau Hinche Cape Helden Picolet Point

Double Duchess Dead Beauty in Younger Days

The Dowager Duchess of Devonshire known as the Double Duchess and Sporting Duchess died at 76 after a sudden collapse at Sandown race meeting. Widely linked to two dukedoms Manchester and Devonshire, her life intertwined with politics and high society including a famed platonic friendship with the Marquess of Hartington and prominent British figures.

London Devonshire Manchester Sandown Park Esher Place Edgar Vincent Duke of Devonshire Nepew Duchess of Devonshire Prince Consort Countess Louise d'Anhalt Lord Mandeville Duke of Manchester Laulae Consuelo Yznaga Consuelo Duchess of Helen Zimmerman Cincinnai Charles Montagu Duchess of Hamilton Gosford Alice Stanley Lord Stanley of Preston Canada Marqulis Martington England Gladstone Salisbury Balfour Duchess of Manchester Chatsworth Princess of Wales Edward Bridge Chetaworth Continent Egypt Marseille Sir Thomas Lipton Ceylon Devonshires

African King Arrested in Lagos for Theft

King Je buremo, ruler of West Africa, is arrested in Lagos on a charge of stealing books. His followers threaten to massacre whites if he is not released, amid mounting tensions.

Lagos West Africa Jeburemo

Germans Tip Conductors On Berlin Street Cars

A Washington Post report from Berlin notes Germans often tip conductors on street cars. The average fare is 10 pfennigs, about 2 cents, with one third tipping an extra cent. This practice, usually by women, reflects conductor wage disparities and was confirmed by a Hamburg court in a case over yearly tipping amounts.

Washington Post Berlin Germany Hamburg

Little Sagan to be peer in Breslau courts

The Price Helle da Sagan, Duke de Halegrand and Prince Helte, has won in Breslau courts that his son Charles Howard Gould-Castellane will be heir to the duchy. The Kaiser previously refused court reception due to debt but the estate will cover debts, with the feudality held by a receiver until creditors are appeased.

Gen Spiridovitch Spain Carlsbad New York Whitney Mansion Count Saunis Edward Lauterbach Mr. Chapman Mr. van Valkenburgh H. H. Shesley Boston Ray Atherton B Beaumer Alabama Alva Crocker Fitchburg Mass Ecole Des Beaux Arts Beaux Arts Nna Gould Bon Ao 'Castellane Anna Gould Anna France Washington Post Berlin Helle da Sagan Duke de Halegrand Prince Helte Anna Gould-Castellane Breslau Charles Howard German Empire Hella Bogon of Segan Helie Madame Gould

Peril in Dollar Diplomacy in German Paper

The Frankfurter Zeitung attacks Wilson’s dollar diplomacy, denying the sword replaced by capital. It argues history links capitalist expansion to war, citing Boer War involvement and American policy aims in three regions including Turkey and the Far East, predicting limited peace impact and potential strain with allies.

Washington Post Berlin Frankfurter Zeitung Huntington ‘Wilson Baltimore England America Turkey Far Est China

SHE WEDS THE CONSTABLE ANDREW FISHER'S SISTER MARRIES BLUECOAT

A London cable describes Janet Fisher sister of Australian Prime Minister Andrew Fisher marrying George Galt in Liverpool. The Westminster Church ceremony drew crowds as the “bluecoat” constable and bride faced the street, with Prime Minister Fisher delivering a brief address and later guests pelting the couple with rice. Fisher’s Liverpool ties and political prominence are noted.

Washington Post London Marriag Liverpool Janet Fisher Andrew Fisher George Galt Westminster Head Congregational Commonwealth of Australia Mr. Fisher Kil Mamnock Wilfrid Laurier Fisher

English manners at Windsor banquet spark criticism in London

London reports cite rude behavior by some council members and guests at the King and Queen’s Windsor garden party. Critics say guests crowded the royal marquee and used chairs and opera glasses in a boorish display, prompting calls to curb invitations and discipline decorum at Guildhall events.

Guildhall City Corporation Washington Post London King Edward Queen Alexandra Windsor Carl Henschell Court of Common Council Henachell Financial Times The Daily Express Gog Magog Windsor Garden

Gates Holds His Strength In Illness At Gate

Paris July 16 family reports father John W Gates improved slightly but remains seriously ill. Son Charles says he slept much of the day and doctors note irregular heart action from the prolonged illness. Dr J Russell Ryan of London arrived for a second consult with Dr Gros and the team to stay through Sunday. Mire Gates and son remain at bedside as vigil continues amid cautious optimism.

Washington Post Paris John W. Gates Charles Gates J. Russell Ryan London Gros

Promising Foot Bath Cure Promises Quick Relief

A marginal health remedy instructs dissolving two tablespoons of Calocide in hot water to soak the feet for fifteen minutes nightly. Gently massage the sore areas in the basin and repeat for multiple nights until the cure is permanent. The advertisement claims magical effects.

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CABLE J. J. van Alen Bali Neersly Great PO ERS Inv Kaiser Wilhelm Mons Sree Moro Agadir Morocco United States M de Selves Britain Church of England Buria Place Salemi Grace Dukes of Manchester and CTORS Little Sagan Anna Gould Wind Bluecoat London Press Royalty Havre Soetris Thaling Condon
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