London Opera House hears Caruso contract dispute
Caruso, billed as a famed tenor, faced doubt about future appearances in London as doubts arose over his salary and terms under the American impresario Nielba Wit Vint Australia. The report notes possible performances at Covent Garden and a long contract, with emphasis on whether Caruso will sing in La Boheme and other works while discussions with impresario officials continue.
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Conned
Londons
Old Opera House
Impresano Nielba Wit
Vint
Australia
German Sailors Claim Dogger Bank Eyewitness Account
Fragmentary tale purporting to be an eyewitness report by German torpedo boat destroyer crews during the Dogger Bank incident. The narrator recalls signaling and firing during the Russian squadron’s proximity, with denials of involvement by named officers and a cover story preserved by authorities.
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Nerial Cabre Te
Wantington Peat
Berlin
Severn
Gurmat Allar
Dogger Bank
Far East
IL 49
Almamanner von Voo
Rojestyensky
Fishert
Dreyfus Seen as Pawn in Large Political Game
The report argues Alfred Dreyfus was manipulated in a vast political scheme. It notes his removal from active duty, subsequent reinstatement, and the push by Piequart and Labor to use court rulings to shape outcomes.
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Dreyfus
France
M Labor
Hy Picquart Hoth
Uin Dreyfue
Opposed Roosevelt in London talk by Gen Wilson
Gen WH Wilson of Delaware and Rudolph Billig head of Fidelity Trust left the Hotel Rite for Park Gen today to discuss American politics. Wilson denounced President Roosevelt and warned it would be disastrous for the conservative Republicans if Roosevelt were renominated. He said thousands of leading conservative business men in Republican banks would not vote the Democratic ticket, and he would vote against Roosevelt.
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Washington
London
Cen
J H Wilson
Delaware
Rudolph Billig
Fidelity Trust Company
Rite
Park Gen
Wilson
Roosevelt
WH Won
Belgium bans absinthe sales and imports
Belgium moves to outlaw absinthe with a new law to take effect tomorrow. The measure targets manufacture and importation, aiming to curb availability amid rising regulatory attention. The article notes parallel actions in France and France-style debates on safe production and toxicity concerns.
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France
Deluge of Poussin Rivalry Sparks Public Outcry
An artist known as Poussin faces derision and a vendetta after a dispute with a commissary of police. He admits planning to reveal a hidden masterpiece and explains his drastic act was driven by financial strain and a sense of injustice. Locals in a village learn his son is imprisoned as authorities pursue the case.
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Polire
Gentral
Paceats
R¢N
Inal
Ore Village
New Korean ruler fools journalists with spectacles
A fragmented report describes a so-called new Korean ruler, a French pattern maker in Seoul, presented to the Japanese as the imperial successor. He is depicted as shortsighted, guided by court etiquette, and accompanied by two eunuchs, with an account noting he ordered spectacles for the emperor.
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Peta
Washington
Joseph de la Te
Boris
Seoul
Tata
Fat Crowe in London Alleged Kidnapper Reads Bible in Public
The notorious Pat Crowe, famed kidnapper, has vanished into London’s crowds. He reportedly disguises himself, mingling with society at a top hotel while claiming reform and a habit of reading the Bible as his pleasure. An anecdote recalls a New York driver story told by a deputy police official who failed to identify him.
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Saya
Oke
Priit
Pat Crowe
London
Crowe
Frente
New York
Glaciers Diminishing Across Swiss Alps After Heat Wave
Report from Weehbeton Foat Berne dated July 1 notes hot summer effects on Swiss glaciers. Measurements show many glaciers shrinking in length with Durand and Grimdelwald among the largest losses, while Eiger glacie stands as a rare exception. overall, 53 receded, 9 expanded slightly, with width and depth reductions offsetting some gains.
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Weehbeton
Berne
Swiss Alps
Durand
Vial
Grimdelwald
Guinea
Police Censor Clamp Hits Masterworks in Vienna Show
A Vienna police move bans prints by Rubens and Titian from display in a gallery and window shows. The dealer and gallery director face orders to conceal works including Venus and Danae as officials consider broader censorship. Viennese artists protest what they call an encroachment on art by state authorities.
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Forbden
Titan Prats
Washington Post
Ipolica
Rubens
Lenkippoa
Imperial Gallery
Vienna
Imperial House
Pletgre Desler
Vienne
Prices Hit Highs for Shakespeare Folios and Rare Manuscripts
London cable reports at Rothebys in the afternoon several items sold high. A second folio fetched $1250 and a third folio brought $1500. A decorated English manuscript likely from the twelfth or thirteenth century sold for $2600. A rare edition of Pilgrim's Progress went for $33,600.
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Washington Pose
London
Rothebys
Notable Americans Visit Lucerne During Extended Tour
Senor and Mrs Depew lead a party touring Lucerne by auto and train with many U.S. visitors following long Swiss trips. Notable attendees include George L' Peaboily and Mrs HL HL Mitchell, Mrs Beatrice Bien, Miss Dora, Mrs Parr, Miss Sarah Boone, and figures from New York, Boston, Chicago, and Baltimore. The group notes superb weather and plans continued stays around Lucerne, Interlaken, and nearby resorts, while Swiss-born leader William Kieter dies at Chalet Tosmard at seventy.
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Mra. Depew
Lucerne
Stirm
Washingto Post
Apsivala
Americ
Beery
Bim
Chiuncey
Depew
Paria
Urstons
George L' Peaboily
Boston Beaker
Wie
Mra
Mitchell
Mies
Golow
Cluchivistl
Pas
Louis Stern
New York
Gaga
Interlaken
Irving C @tern
Stern
Mises
Beatrice Bien
Atie Rein
Ann
Benjamin Brewster
Italy
Guserne
St. Gothard
Paos Wits
Misa M- Dora
Parr
Misa Sarsh H Boone
Baltimore
A L Livermore
A. J Lamme
F A. Higgins
Geneva
Edward Toan
Pittsburg
Tosmard
Bankrupt De Trafford Faces Court Over Debts
Sir Humphrey Francis De Trafford Trent, a London social figure, enters bankruptcy proceedings after a career marked by immense debts. Once earning substantial income from his Manchester estates, he faced rising charges and unsecured claims, with creditors pursuing life interests and a special act of Parliament invoked to aid him. He admitted betting losses funded by high-interest moneylenders and remained hopeful estate values would cover 200 pounds on the pound for creditors.
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Washington Post
London
Humphrey Francis de Trafford Mart
Europe
Mary Rrc Am
de ‘Trafford
Losna
Sir Humphrey
de Truford
Tim
Berkeley Square
Market Harboro
Dent
Humphrey
de Trafford
Manchester
Joker at Large in Paris
A staged prank strikes Paris opera circles as telegrams falsely claim Mme Astre and her husband Affre are dead. The panic touches stage life. another dispatch warns a great wave has devastated Boyan, but is later found unfounded as police trace the misuse of Affre’s name.
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Monsieur
Suime
Mme Astre
Thas
Paris
Sud
Diewlafoy
Boyan
Servant of Mme Varadesse Made Three Suicide Attempts
Ting Li, husband of opera singer Mme Varadesse, living in Paris, attempted suicide three times amid nostalgia for the artist. After swallowing poison and then taking opium, he leapt from a second floor window but landed on a padded seat and survived. He told police his singer mistress overwhelmed him. she decided to send him back to Shanghai.
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Mme Varadesse
Apeclu Cabte
Washington Post
Ting Li
Hei Yyas
Mme de Varadesse
Janemette
Tewin
Tades
Ting
Shang
Italian Royal Family Plans Summer at Castel Racconigi
The Washington Post reports Italy’s royal family enjoying summer at Castel Racconigi. King, Queen, and children, especially Yolanda and Mafalda, seek private family time while Yolanda fears storks bringing a baby and open windows to keep a baby warm. The king hopes for more sons to secure the throne amid succession rules.
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Washington
Rome
Italy
Castel Racconigi
Saung
Yolanda
Mafalda
Linder
Gran
Haing
Te Bany
Nationalist meeting calls Dolan to resign from Leitrim seat
A special Nationalist meeting in the House of Commons committee room urged Charles Joseph Dolan to resign his Leitrim seat after Sir Thomas Henry Grattan Esmonde’s resignation. The body backed calls for Dolan to quit and praised Sir Grattan’s steps toward Cornelian alignment. James Gilhooly protested disciplinary moves against colleagues and a separate sympathy for Edward Blake was approved as Blake readies return to Canada due to ill health.
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Irgh Natonalista
Leitam
Commons
London
Wlonulist
Tomas Henry Grattan Esmonte
House of Cowuems
Lort
Wexford
Charles Joseph Dolan
Leitrim
Hela
House of Commorz
John H Ragmond
Dolan
Sim Thomas
Acute
Cornell
Dolans
Senn Fein Society
Irisn Taraxve
James Gilhooly
West
Cork
Otra
Edward Blake
Blake
Longford
Canada
Plan Tailoring Academy Opens Early 1968 in Vienna
The Viennese tailors union announces the Techialish School for Ladite and Gentlemen tailors to open early in 1968. The program aims to protect dignity and uphold standards by training students in anatomy materials science foreign languages mercantile law and commercial training with a $650 state subsidy.
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Carle
Washington Post
Viena
Techialish School
Taftors’ Union
Sn Academy
Hackett Sails For America In Westlngton Fest Notice
Paris July 2 James K Hackett surprised by plans to go to New York from Carsbad in mid August. He will visit Italian lakes and a friend's villa on the Riviera before returning to Paris and then home in October.
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James K. Hackett
New York
Carsbad
Tulta
Marigwe
Arthur Symonds
Tureday
Fhunsinbad
Riviere
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