Americans in London Criticize Ambassador Reid's Hospitable Way
Report notes crowded London hotels during Ascot Week and the Horse Show as Amb Ashley Reid's generosity draws guests to Dorchester and Ritz. Sloane reservations canceled after Reid urged staying with Dorchester House, seen as harming hotel business. Prominent Americans in London include Morton, Wellman, Schwab, and others, with Carlyan and Piccadilly stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J E Berwind
Italy
Adriatic
Carlton Hotel
Philp Lewisohn
Randolph Guggenheim
George T Wilson
Eben Jor
Fan Paul Morton
John J. Binelatt
Piccadilly
Percy Williams
Fannie Ward
Piccadilly Hotel
Savoy
Francis Wellman
Francis Wilson
Charles M Schwab
3. I Wormser
Henry Savage
J W Tlartsman
Jules . Bache
London
Paris
Francis Carolan
W D Sloane
Ritz Hotel
Ambassador Reid
Dorchester House
Sloanes
Reid
Ritz
Pope Fears Prophecy Reflects Cardinal Creation Delays
A June report discusses why Plus X has not held a consistory to create new cardinals from America, England, France, and Pereignese prelates. It notes prophecies about the pope's nine year terms and the recent long pause, with speculation on future consistory dates and stalled appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sperial
Washington West
Rome
Plus X
Leo XIII
Mgr del Val
Padui
Mer Callegui
Theo
Vremens
Sacret College
Clehtern Foth
Plas X
Expulsion of Jews from Kiev and surrounding areas tightens
Dispatches report mass evictions as forty five families are expelled from Kiev while others flee from summer residences. Police hunt Jews like game as aid societies scramble to arrange departures. Many Jews relocate to rural districts, leaving homes and businesses behind amid harsh measures and fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiev
Hueytol
Baba
Jewish Aid Society
Ressia
Smole
Lountrs
Utea
New King Sets Styles After Coronation
June 11 reports from Washington on King George’s accession and fashion shifts. Fashion notes focus on mourning black and new lounge suits, with King Edward’s bequests influencing studs and stables as society adapts to the monarchy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siend Cade
Washington
Vo T Tandon
George Mefacea
Edward
Hts
Barder
Joan
Mit
Rapidly Growing Piano House Expands Into New Twin Building
O Dentol & Co, a progressing piano firm, announces expansion by annexing the former J DeMoli building at Twelfth and G streets to its four story complex. The move follows a year of growth since moving to the current site and aims to display a vast stock of high grade pianos during an expansion sale. Nearby tenants integrate the two structures, connecting the buildings to widen showroom space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sis
Twelfth Street
Nothwest
J DeMoli & Co
Walt
Fim O. Dentol & Co
G Street
Twelfth
G Streets
Stolen Capuchin Reliquary Heart of St Joseph Targeted
A solid silver heart relic of St Joseph in a Carthusian-style reliquary was stolen from the Capuchin Monastery at Leonessa Italy. The 50-pound silver casket, once owned by Charles V and linked to Farnese arms, vanished amid fears of sale to American buyers. Italian authorities urge swift return as theft fuels art crime debate.
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Washington Post
Rome
Ascot
Pope Nicholay
Piepont Morgan
Paul
Leonessa
Heart
Joseph
Mar
Benvenuto Cellini
Charles V
Charles Voo
Marguerite of Austria
Vieseindrerte Medici
Asecum Fusbind
Fairnes
Larnese
Vault VI
Cardinal
St Joseph
Lbon
Stage Lecture A Success At Wis CH Ess Studio
George T. Palmers lecture at Wis CH ess Studio drew a distinct crowd and praised the essential element of persistence and determination. He urged listeners to be attentive and present, linking effort to success while noting a cited song performance by Horatia Pukes as part of the program.
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George T. Palmers
Wis
Einer Theater
TRS
Palmers
Pipcot
Horatia
Boy Slayer Freed In Involuntary Manslaughter Trial
Norristown June 11 1900s William Sheppard a bi-year old boy accused of killing his stepfather Tererich Weatnus Jast Watch was found guilty today of involuntary manslaughter The jury recommended Smithy and the court released him on probation He shot his stepfather with a revolver during a quarrel with the boy's mother Sheppard testified he did not mean to harm the stepfather but only to protect his mother
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norristown
William Sheppard
Tererich Vweatinus Jast Watch
Furi
Smihy
Shepgird
Nin Wis
Shelny
Hirm
Remarkable foot remedy claims cure for sore feet
Mrs Crocket of Jeffersonville reportedly improved after a yocond treatment described as removing poisonous exudations from feet. The ad claims TIA 114 cures sore feet, cleans pores, and keeps feet dry, with per box pricing and Chicago distributor Watte Luther Dodge & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watte
Luther Dodge & Co
Chicago
O Donnells Drug Stores
King Boycotts Americans in Royal Household List
London dispatch notes a royal household gazette listing many appointees with no nobleman married to an American. The lone exception is John Ward, husband of Ambassador Reid’s daughter, an ex equerry, marking a notable deviation in the otherwise American-free list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
London
John Ward
Ambassaillor
Heart Nullifies Gravity Experiment Studies Blood Pressure
A London Hospital student was suspended by the heels to test how the heart handles gravity. Results suggest a healthy heart can adapt to any posture, keeping blood pressure in the neck and head vessels normal while leg pressure rises under gravity. Experiments by Leonard Hill and animal tests described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
London
London Hospital
Himelf
Leonard Hill
Marines Aid Strada Forces. Two Republics Loom
A chaotic dispatch from Bluefields describes US Marines and Estrada aligned troops engaging in fierce fighting. American commanders allegedly led machine guns that decimated opposing forces. One Milwaukee sailor, Ross Rozenthal, fell in combat near Gine fields. Mandate shifts and uprisings ripple through Nicaragua as independent Pacific and Atlantic coasts seem likely. Troops and matériel left behind are scrutinized amid post battle turmoil. Also notes revolts around Nundarme, calls for sterner measures, and the arrival of the Superman with the Fourth Infantry from Manila bound for Arkansas and Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Peat
Gers
Imperator
Bluefields
Skuwells Armistead
Womens
Missisippi
Vadele
Lstrada
Republicc
Madriz
Red Government
Rivas Nicaragua
Nundarme
Jersam Saenz
Laureano Hurtado
Marz
Babies Stop Trains In France Strike Camp
Paris reports quarry workers at Mery-sur-Oise in Seine-et-Oise halting railway traffic by sleeping on rails with families and laying babies on the tracks to block trains. Gendarmes have been dispatched as the dispute turns violent and critical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Paris
Mery-sur-Oisie
Seine-et-Oise
Mery
British dirigible to fly Atlantic 1000 feet long
Baron Roenne designs a 1000 foot long airship intended for transatlantic passenger and mail service. Planned as a pioneer aerial ocean route, the craft will be built with British capital and aims for its first flight next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron Roenne
British Capital
Washington Post
London
New York
Baron Ruenne
Roenne Hus
Berlin
Baron Rvennes
Atlantic
Paris
Vienna
Rome
St Petersburg
Americans in Rome prove Rome a year round tourist hub
Special cable from Rome notes 2000 Americans touring and booking in July to September, debunking malaria myths and proving Rome a year round destination with hospitals malaria free for two decades. The piece highlights sustained tourism as a major shift in Eternal City travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rome
Witchcraft in Baden Lawsuit Over Spells and Death Plot
In the Baden grand duchy Frau Wynocsi sues her sister in law Frau Berber over anonymous letters alleging she tried to kill her husband by spells and incantations. Frau Berber counters that a woman named Grein, long gone to America, acted as the witch and was paid 32 visits. The plaintiff says she visited the so called wise woman for health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Berlin
Grand Duchy of Baden
America
Threats to Kill Archbishop Blenk in Louisiana
A letter threatening Archbishop Blenk of the New Orleans diocese with death was received at the archbishop’s palace last night. The note targets his opposition to reviving race track gambling in Louisiana and is one of several recent threats aimed at the prelate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Blenk
Louisiana
Judge Jenkins appoints all girl staff in Puerto Rico
Judge John J Jenkins of the Federal court in Porto Rico selects a feminine staff from 350 applications. Miss Lou Cosgriff named court reporter at 2000 yearly. Miss Neil Colburn deputy clerk of court at San Juan at 1500. Miss Lulu Gross deputy clerk at Ponce at 1200. Miss Mary Nimmons deputy clerk at Mayaguez at 1200. Cosgriff and Colburn had been in his employ. Colburn also previously served as stenographer to U S Senator Stephenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clappens
Falls
Wis
John J Jenkins
Federal Court
Porto Rico
Wland
Lou Cosgriff
Neil Colburn
San Juan
Lulu Gross
Ponce
Mary Nimmons
Mayaguez
Jenkins
United States
Cosgriff and
Colburn
Stephenson
Academy Vaudeville at the Academy features Emmett De Voe act
The Academy offers Emmett De Voe and company in The Saintly Mr. Billings a non stop laugh sketch along with Four Kings of Harmony a strong English comedy team Pique and company and Leon Rogge offering humorous instrument imitations Besnah and Miller sing and dance a clever pair The bill promises first class entertainment in every respect
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy
Emmett de Voe
Mr. Billings
Mr de Yoe
Pique and Company
Leon Rogce
Besnah and Miller
Pigs with Eight Legs Each Litter in Mason Michigan
June 11 report notes a remarkable litter of marathon pigs near Mason Michigan. Two pigs have eight legs, two have seven, and four have six legs each. In other news Washington DC resident Weedale was elected president of the National Association of Controllers and Accounting Officers at the convention's close. Birmingham Alabama chosen as 1911 convention site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason, Mich
Noyes
Here
Marathon
Washington
National Association of Comptrollers and Accounting Officers
Association
Birmingham
Ala
Cotton Mills to Close Two Days a Week in RI and MA
BB and R Knight Company, operating cotton mills in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, posted notices today that all mills will close two days weekly starting next Monday. The firm employs about 6,000 workers. A British ship Knight of the Garter sailed from Portland with 6,023,000 feet of lumber bound for north China ports, and after loading the ship drew a little over 2 percent feet of water.
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Curron
Providence
BB & R Knight Company
Massachusetts
Portlang
Vreg
Vlac
Knight of the Garter
Portland
North China
Officers On Long Ride To Civil War Battlefields
Twenty five military instructors and students from the Army War College camped at Wildericksburg Virginia after leaving Fort Myer on a thirteen day study of Civil War battlefields. The party under Maj Eben Swit will travel to Gettysburg with stops including Fairfix Courthouse and other Virginia points, month distance about 16 miles per day. Participants include Capt Fox Conner Lieut J A Legeune and many officers from the general staff and Marine Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army War College
Wildericksburg
Fort Myer
Fairfix Courthouse
Gettsburg
Eben Swit
General Staff
H Barth
Guy Clayton
A Legeune
Marine Corps
Fox Conner
Cocheu Jaeut
John C Tilson
Hunter Tageett
Cmo Conner
Ll W
Kennon Mais
T Knight
D Boughton
C Brown
Ceri Rechtman
Charles L Beekarts
DB J Baker Jr
C H McDonald
George L R Irwin
Missourian Appointed Chief Clerk in Commerce Bureau
Gustavus A Weber of Missouri has been named chief clerk of the bureau statistics in the Department of Commerce and Labor, reflecting a promotion within federal ranks. He succeeds the prior chief clerk and assumes duties immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missourian
Gustavus A Weber
Missouri
Bureau Statistics
Department of Commerce and Labor
Heroine Mrs Higbee Burns Saving Servant in Brooklyn Fire
In Brooklyn a fire harmed Mrs Jennie Higbee who saved her servant Helen Kearns from flames. Kearns suffered severe burns and eye damage while Higbee was burned on hands and arms as a lamp oil explosion occurred during breakfast prep. Charles Taylor helped smother the blaze using a rug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Higbee
Helen Kearns
Brooklyn
Steamships Collide in Fog Delays At New York Harbor
The steamship Carolina sustaining a severe bow hole and 127 passengers sent to hotels after the collision with a Standard Oil barge near Governors Island. A second crash involved the Bernu striking a garbage scow that sank in Hell Gate, with one unidentified man lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Carolina
Porto Rico
Mpan
Brooklyn
Governors Island
Bernu
Halifax
Nova Sona
Hell Gate
Justice Moody Recovers Plans Return to Bench This Fall
Associate Justice William T Moody, confined in a Brookline hospital for six months, is expected to resume his seat on the United States Supreme Court bench this fall. His physicians announced today that he will leave the hospital next week, spend two weeks in Marblehead, and then stay the summer at his Haverhill home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill Mass
William T. Moody
States Supreme Court
Justice Moody
Brookline
Marblehead
Late King's Charger and Pets to Live Life of Ease
London June 11 The magnificent charger that followed the late King Edward in his funeral is sent to Sandringham to end his days. The king’s dog Caesar, once unable to eat after his master’s death, is cared for by the queen mother Alexandra. Both dogs will go to Sandringham. The article also notes royal smoking habits across various monarchs, from cigars to pipes, and mentions a Russian wolf as a companion.
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Washington
London
Edward
George Newnes
Nelson
Everleizh Nash
Hutchinson's
Leonessa
Italy
Washington Post
King Edward
Sandringham
King Edwards
Aldersho
Andral
Caesar
King
Alexandra
Witen
Queen Alamdra
Termer
Ton
Buckingham Palace
George
Russia
Cloirettes
Fuemink
Almosc
Greece
VI Tor Emmanuel
Peter
Servia
M Triry
Sains Cyr
Alfonso
Manuel
Portugal
Sleeping Car Rates Stand After Court Action
Federal court refused to enjoin the Interstate Commerce Commission from reducing sleeping car rates. Great Northern Railway Compass Ltd asked to file a new brief without prejudice. Attorney Fay Tandrey said new evidence not presented to the commission should have been shown to the commission. Judge Greeson noted jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
United States
Great Northern Railway
Lid
Foc Tandrey
Great Northern
Interstate Commerce Commerce Commission
Gresecun
Autos Reach Philadelphia From Atlanta Tour
Thirty five automobiles traveling from Atlanta to New York arrived in Philadelphia today amid heat and rain causing bad roads in many areas. The group is being hosted by the Quaker City Motor Club and plans a final leg to New York on Monday morning.
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Atlanta
New York
Philadelphia
Atlanta Journal
Nex Vora Herald
Gettyshing
Panario
Man
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George H Palmer
Ates
Goulda
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Estrada
Manila
San Francisco
Superman
Fourth Infantry
Arkansas
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Eternal City
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