Americans in London tease and tax shopkeepers over dollars
A Washington Post special cable from London reports thousands of Americans flood London for the coronation and more are expected. British papers mock American slang while shopkeepers boost prices for visitors, urging patrons to buy only where prices are posted to avoid overcharging. The piece notes Americans are often treated as millionaires by shopkeepers, then billed high at checkout.
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Americans at Dorchester House Attend Royal London Party
London reports Mrs Reid hosts large Dorchester House reception for American visitors. Guests include Mr and Mrs Taft and daughter, Mrs Whitelaw Reid, and Mrs Taft at the Devonshire House royal dinner. Attendees include the Russian ambassador and Countess Beckendorff, the German ambassador, and the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. Coronation plans feature prominent visitors such as Mrs Mackey, Princess Joannadi Stigliano, Count Jules Bonvouloir, and Mrs Edmund Bayles, with many staying through coronation week and into autumn in Europe and Britain.
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May Reunite Drexel Consul Hunter Very Ill Tale in Paris
Paris today reports a plan by Mrs Drexel's Paris circle to reconcile the estranged couple. A coming visit by a Drexel child in August is hoped to soften Mrs Drexel, while Mr Drexel tightens control to avoid a real separation. Meanwhile typhoid fears afflict William Dulany Hunter, the Nice consul, after oyster exposure aboard a steamer.
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Miss Magee III In Rome Reported Ill
An American woman, Miss Florence Magee, who arrived June 14 from Naples, was taken ill this morning in Rome with malignant scarletina and is in critical condition at a hospital. Her birthplace is unknown, but she is believed to be from New York.
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Shows Bible Animals Skeleta and Photographs
An exhibition at the South Kensington Natural History Museum displays animals, birds, plants, and stones named in Scripture in photos, skulls, and models. Highlights include a half-section sperm whale for Jonah, Behemoth as hippopotamus, Cleopatra’s asp, Moses' bulrushes, seven manna pieces, and a selection of sacred stones such as a large oval beryl and other gems.
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King Enjoys Visit to Zoo With Royal Family in London
King George and Queen Mary visited the London zoo with their royal children to inspect the new South African collection. Teddy bear antics drew crowd interest while youngsters marveled at cubs cobras and a blue black baboon. The king fed an elephant and penguin Hobbie Skirt, and the royal party lingered, with Prince Henry reluctant to depart.
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Victoria Favored Jewels And Regal Jewelry Styles
The article describes Queen Victoria's taste for costly jewelry, noting a gold collar with diamonds and pearls and a central ruby. It mentions her hours spent viewing her collection, and earrings given by Maharao during Victoria’s proclamation as Empress of India. It also references King Edward, the Kaiser, Queen Alexandra, and Empress Eugenie, highlighting bracelets, amethyst pieces, and notable pearls.
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Duke Gives Up Maid Romance With Imperial Ban Recalled
In St Petersburg on June 17 the Grand Duke Michael was appointed to command the guard regiment but a romance with a niece of Empress Marie led to a ban by the czar. The imperial family opposed the match. the czar and his brother argued until reconciliation. Michael renounced the marriage plan, the ban was removed, and he was restored to court favor.
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SANE IN ASYLUM THIRTY YEARS ENDS CLAIMS MARRIAGE PRESSURE
Matilde Andeyre, freed after thirty years in an asylum over a trumped up charge, rejected a trustee arranged marriage and lived in confinement to resist her fortune's trustees. Discovered by a cousin, her release has sparked heavy interest in Spain among high society. Her father was a colonel who built a large fortune in the Philippines.
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Spain to Crush Filibuster Reserves Fronts Portugal
Madrid reports Premier Canalejas vows no operation against Portugal. Marines embark on cruiser Republica for north Portugal to reinforce frontier garrisons as refugees find asylum in Spain if they refrain from conspiracies. Frontier governors warned to enforce the decree or face summary action.
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New Head at Monte Carlo casino king of gambling
Monte Carlo reports Monsi ur Marquet has taken control of the central Monte Carlo casino after conflicts with France and Belgium over gambling operations. He also owns properties in San Sebastian and near Cairo and Brussels. His divorce from Belgian authorities led to Ostend closures. Camille Blanc plans to resign. Marquet to be elected president before the next season.
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French Relics Go Cheap at Versailles Auction
A carved wood bed, armchair, and screen made for Marie Antoinette at Versailles were auctioned on June 3 with a 1,000,000 franc reserve. No bids were placed, the items were reoffered today, and bought in for 18,000 francs about 6,000 dollars. They belong to Marquis Cazegue whose father found them in a concierge’s room and bought them cheaply.
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Ten Foot High Royal Coronation Cake For King George
A colossal ten foot high coronation cake weighing 500 pounds was presented by Mesara Gunter & Co. to King George. The ornate white sugar confection features twin temples, a full rigged ship, hand painted miniatures of the king and queen, and panels with royal arms and colony emblems. Britannia and allied symbols crown the structure with figures of peace prosperity commerce and agriculture at the base.
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Villa rented for Boy Winans leaders summer European scene
New York social scene notes Marshall Field II plans stay at Princess Vicavare villa above Lucerne while his mother follows for a summer of visits and entertainment. Mrs Albert K Schneider loses a suit over stolen jewelry at Grand Hotel highlighting Paris hotel theft limits. Walter Winans suffers deafness from excessive shooting in Paris with treatment planned by noted specialists. European impresarios from Paris to Dresden recruit American talent, with 76 Americans on German opera stages.
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