Nelson Letters Reveal Wife’s Bid to Reconcile Nelson
Washington Post reports a collection of Nelson letters shows Lady Nelson repeatedly sought to reconcile with Admiral Lord Nelson after his affair with Emma Hamilton. The notes describe his growing infatuation, Hamilton’s influence, and Mrs. Nelson’s attempts in 1801 to offer a separate home to preserve their marriage.
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German Women Personal Crisis Reports Rise in Berlin
In Berlin the development of the woman’s movement shows a remarkable rise in suicide attempts by women. The rate climbs from 8.5 to 10.6 per 100000 female population over the twenty years ending 1913, linked to greater participation in workshops and factories and expanded employment and professional roles.
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German Doctor Seeks Death Row Over Right to Die Case
Berlin reports indicate Dr. Timme, a Silesian schoolmaster who shot his wife after she begged for relief from cancer pain, is unlikely to face murder charges. He remains in hospital a prisoner, praying for death as public sympathy grows and debate over a legal framework for euthanasia emerges in Germany.
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Girl Star Is a Berlin Pet In The Miracle Show
Miss Botsford of New York wins laurels in The Miracle in Berlin. She stays in Garona till fall to act in motion pictures and will lead in The Tunnel, a Kellermann novel adaptation. Maria Carmi to play Madonna. Botsford returns to New York for The Miracle.
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Pan American Union Director Defends Nonpartisan Role on Suffrage
John Barrett of the Pan American Union says he is not an opponent of suffrage and does not sponsor partisan politics. He explains that the Union issues neutral bulletins from Latin America without taking sides, and his international position prevents involvement in political debates of any American republic.
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Woman Converts to Islamism at London Meeting
London June 2 Islam attracts converts as Safaraz Hussein lectured on Islam at Caxton Hall. A young English woman Gwendolin Fair publicly announced her embrace of Islam, reciting the creed and receiving a blessing. The presiding Lord and speaker claimed Islamic law grants women broader rights than Christian law, noting inheritance, property, and legal ability to work or become a judge. Mentioned were Lord Headley and Lord Brenley converting from Christianity to Islam.
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Federation Suffrage Row Sparks Rebuke in Chicago
The National Association of Opposed to Woman Suffrage sent a statement to President Hoover denying that a million women within the Federation of Women's Clubs favored suffrage. The move followed a claim by suffragists that a gag rule suppressed debate at the Chicago convention. The protest urged that many members and leaders opposed endorsement, challenging the federation’s presumed consensus.
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United States
Moving Pictures In Paris Surpass The French Theaters
In 1913 Paris amusement receipts favor kinema venues over orthodox stages. Kinema profits rose by about 360,000 with near 1.8 million in total, while regular theaters declined overall by over 400,000 due to bankruptcies at new Champs-Elysees houses. Subventioned theatres also fell, notably the Comedie Francaise, Odeon, Opera, and Opera Comique.
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Morganatic Marriage Sparks Court Interest Across European Royals
Berlin dispatch notes Emperor Wilhelm’s approval of Prince Oscar’s morganatic union with Countess Ina von Bassewita-Leyszow, highlighting royal shifts toward equal birth ideas. It cites Queen Mary of England and Princess Mary of Teck, explains morganatic terms, settles, and the impact on titles and inheritance.
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Patrolman Edwards Receives Medal for Heroic Arrest at A House Stairs
Patrolman Thomas L. Edwards of the metropolitan police was decorated with a gold medal by Washington Monument Lodge 45 LO. B. A. for entering a dark house at 1816 Seventh Street and climbing the stairs to confront Herman Kavansky who had shot his mother-in-law Mrs. Samuel Reabey, wounded his wife, and killed his little brother-in-law. Kavansky waited at the top with a loaded revolver. Edwards’ restraint and bravery ended the threat. The Hebrew order cited Edwards’ heroism in defending their race, and attendees included Samuel Rahoy and his son. Edwards modestly said he did his duty.
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German Target Range Tests With Moving Pictures
Berlin reports the army tests a new moving picture target system on the Prussian rifle range. Long strips of illuminated paper show impact instantly, arresting motion to reveal shot effects. The emperor fired several shots and approved the innovation for training and rapid fire practice.
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Gulf Stream Classified As Grandest Terrestrial Phenomenon
Rear Admiral John E. Pillsbury U N retired former chief of the bureau of navigation declares in a National Geographic Society letter released yesterday that the Gulf Stream carries about ninety pillion tons of water per hour through the Florida straits. He calls it probably the grandest and most mighty terrestrial phenomenon.
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