ATE VIOLET BOUQUET DRAMATIST A STORY TELLER
A Washington Post Paris note profiles Maurice Vallesire, a French dramatist who collaborated with Sardou. The tale recounts a boyhood memory of Napoleon in Grasse on March 21, when the emperor accepted violets from a perfumer’s son, testing trust and loyalty amid a tense crowd.
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Pope Overcome by Heat During Ninth Anniversary Ceremonies
Pope Leo XIII’s successor appeared exhausted and faint during the ninth anniversary ceremonies. Vatican doctors ordered a suspension of public audiences and urged rest and reduced duties for the rest of the summer to guard against further complications.
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Leo Nitl
Vatican
Royal family awaits store special cabie in the Washington Post
In Madrid word spreads of a possible royal event late this year that could disrupt Queen Ena’s plans to visit England in August. King Alfonso’s other engagements reportedly prevent a camp over year, while Queen Ena may stay at Osborne Cottage in the Isle of Wight with Princess Henry of Battenberg in August and September. If canceled, it would mark her first missed annual visit since marriage. The Battenberg line notes births: Alfonso, Prince of Asturias born May 10, 1907. Jaime born June 23, 1909. Beatrice born June 1, 1906. Victoria Eugenie Julia of Battenberg married May 21, 1908 to the King of Spain.
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Suffragette Throws Flour at Premier in London
A suffragette throws flour at Prime Minister Asquith but misses. observers are left unharmed as the protest questions Home Rule. In London, Asquith reiterates that granting home rule would greatly strengthen the empire.
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Mr. Asquith
London
Detective George Burdette Haunts Police Headquarters
Police fretted over a man called Detective George Burdette who issues bad checks and drains cash from downtown merchants. He dresses neatly, flashes a badge, and cashes checks with ease, escaping capture as officers plan ways to stop his hot spell activity. A hotel drug store report shows one check refused, but no other trace has been found yet.
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National Hotel
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Suffragettes Attack Mr Asquith in Ireland and London
Suffragettes forcefully confront Mr Asquith in London and Ireland, driving him from a London exhibit, seizing his epaulets, and causing disruptions at receptions. They hire a boat to jeer him in Ireland and assault him in Dublin, including throwing a sack of flour.
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London
Suffragette Attack on Premier Asquith in Dublin
In Dublin a suffragette threw a flour bag at Premier Asquith but missed. The assailant was arrested as crowds expressed anger at suffrage violence. London reports Asquith returning to London claiming strong support for home rule and unity among Liberals.
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Child Paints Visions in The Washington Fest
London July 20 A 13 year old girl Daphne Allen daughter of Hugh Allen of George Allen & Co will publish a book titled A Childs Visions in London. The eight drawings include four in color showing delicate touch and dainty fancy with angels and saints a recurring theme. Art critic C Lewis Hind hails the spontaneous joy and Seymour Lucas and others see a bright future for her.
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George Allen & Co
Lewis Lind
Seymour Lucas
Cardinal Cavaralli Bans Low Necked Gowns in Vienna
Vienna July 20 Cardinal Cavaralli of Vienna declares women wearing exposing or tight fitting garments will be barred from confirmation as spectators or godparents. In a sermon he derides immodest fashions and says he can exclude any person showing disrespect for the holy sacrament.
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Cardinal Cavaralli
St. Peter's
Derby youth shot at 17 year old friend over actress crush
Charles Brown aged 18 faced Derby assizes for firing on Laurence Fitchett over a young actress Nellie Payne. The court heard Melbourne ties and May 8 farewell show details. Brown was found guilty of common assault and ordered to 12 strokes with the birch after ten days’ detention, with a barber-like offer to his father to deliver him for punishment.
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Lawrence Fitchett
Melbourne
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Lord Coleridge
Gov Blease Denies Graft Claims In Detailed Affidavits
Governor Blease of South Carolina issued a six page denial with affidavits addressing Felder and Burns. He refutes graft charges, claims no involvement in liquor or other corrupt deals, and disputes payments or plans to obtain pardons. The Atlanta Felder reply notes potential criminal alignments and forecasts further actions.
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Atlanta
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Ohio
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San Francisco
Oregon
Explosions From Magnesium Dust Ruin South London Mill
Special cable reports a South London mill destroyed after repeated magnesium dust explosions during a thunderstorm. An inspector noted failure to install an exhaust system, dust ignition, and water reacting to intensify the blaze, with workers unable to escape. Some inspectors praise cleaner factories from electricity use.
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Washington Post
London
Duke Disputes Cup Title at Elizabethan Tourney
The Duke of Marl borough contests the gold cup awarded to Capt Guast for defeating Knight in the Elizabethan jousting tourney. He argues Capt Guest replaced his brother Lord Ashby St Ledgers, making the announcement improper. Critics call the protest questionable yet possible. Plans loom for another tourney at higher fees and trips to Berlin and New York by local knights and ladies.
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Berlin
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Fashions Said To Cause Crime In Denver And New York
A Denver statement cites dress styles as provoking sex awareness and violence, linking Julia Connors' murder in New York to a Denver shooting. Dr. G Branley Hall of Clark University argues extreme view, noting high altitude and rapid sexual development in the West.
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Nathan Swarts
New York
Denver
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Clark University
Worcester
Mass
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West
Beer at Court Functions Introduced at Windsor Garden Party
London reports a historic shift as beer appears on refreshment tables at Windsor Castle gardens joining champagne tea and coffee. Elegant glass jugs held light beer admired by Society Women and guests. beer and cider grow fashionable at lunches, spurred by brewing magnates led by Lord Iveagh.
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Colgate Hoyt Marries at Washington Fest
Colgate Hoyt head of Colgate Hoyt & Co bankers wed Katharine S Cheesman daughter of the late Judge Sharp of San Francisco. The ceremony was small with only immediate relatives and a few friends invited. Notables present included General Nelson A. Miles and Mr and Mrs James H Hoyt of Cleveland.
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New York
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Colgate Hoyt & Co
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Judge Sharp
San Francisco
Nelson A. Miles
James H. Hoyt
Cleveland
Ohio
Bank Messenger Steals 65000 and Is Sought in Berlin
German police hunt Bruning the Dresdner Bank messenger who fled with 65000. Authorities use moving pictures in Berlin theatres to identify him and issue a letter allegedly from his sweetheart offering return in exchange for no prosecution.
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Berlin
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Russian diplomat to leave Washington for Paris post
Counselor Matthien Svantopoulo of the Russian embassy in Washington is named counselor of the embassy in Paris. Sevastopolou will be replaced in Washington by A K Scherbetssky, who becomes first secretary at the Russian embassy in Tokyo.
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