Dreyfus Controversy Reignites Lady Lee Scandal in Paris
The Washington Post reports a renewed Dreyfus era dispute over Lady Austin Lee wife of Sir Henry Lee the British attaché in Paris. L action Française accuses her of spying for England at a time of mobilization and her husband of funding defense funds.
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Jealous lover shoots at girl then surrenders to police
In Paris, March 4, Jean, a workman, fired at a woman he loved in her room, then walked to a wine shop and waited to be handcuffed. He claimed jealousy over letters and another lover drove him to violence. The girl survived with a mouth wound and a bleeding hand, Jeanne remains hospitalized while Jean awaits trial.
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Paris
Jean
Jeanne
Boy of 10 Robber Chief Makes Nation’s Crimes Youth Led
Special to The Washington Post from Paris reports that most murders and violent assaults are committed by youths aged 15 to 21. A ten year old boy emerged as ringleader of a roaming gang, after an earlier theft charge, leading to daily shop losses. Detectives nabbed two helpers. the boy was found sleeping at a railway station. Parents disown him as police take the trio to the prefecture.
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Paris
Amal
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Pichon lauds America at Paris luncheon toast
Former Foreign Minister in Briand cabinet M. Pichon praised ongoing good will among the United States Great Britain and France at a lunch hosted by American and British correspondents in Paris on March 4 He said his years as foreign minister aimed to strengthen Franco American and British friendship and noted his successor would continue cooperative ties Toasts honored President Taft King George and President Fattlres.
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France
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L. ©. Carnegie
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Foreign Office
Arthur Bailey-Blanchard
House of Lords
Camip
National Review
Dupes
Canada
Wilfrid Laurier
Two Mrs Athertons Fear Millions Die in China Plague
London reports Mrs Gertrude Atherton arriving amid mis identifications and social bustle as United States and English circles watch the coronation. Tokyo interview with Prof Kitasato discusses lung plague spread, hygiene, and quarantine in China and Manchuria, noting rats and tarbagan fur as transmission factors and urging strict measures.
Seventy-seven influenza remedy advertised in 1890s ad
Practically everybody has been afflicted during the past few weeks with influenza grippy colds. Seventy seven taken early shortens and moderates the attack. Don’t wait until the grip sets in. Pains and soreness in head and chest, cough, sore throat, and fever may prolong the cure. All drug stores 25c or mailed Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine Co. William and Ann Streets New York.
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Riding astride gains favor among society riders
London readers note a rising trend as women increasingly ride astride in Rotten Row and riding schools. Among famed riders are Lady Castlereagh, Duchess of Westminster, Lady Constance Stewart Richardson, and the Hon Mrs Fairburn, with young Duchess of Sutherland’s daughter among early adopters.
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Washington Post
London
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Lady Castlereagh
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Constance ‘Stewart Richardson
Fairburn
Duchess of Sutherland
Rogemary Leveson-Gower
Constance Stewart-Richardson
Constance
West End
Split in Tory Ranks as Reform Favors Second Chamber
London reports the Tory reform wing backing an elective second chamber while cautious unionists resist abolishing the hereditary Lords. Liberal opposition grows amid debates on veto bills and imperial policy, with Canada and Butler’s memoir cited in the discourse.
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No More Wrinkles Beauty Bust Secret Method
A sensational appeal touts a secret beauty method promising wrinkle removal. It claims instant facial transformation, bust development, and removal of pimples and blackheads without drugs, offering a free beauty book and instructions sent to Evelyn Cuningham in Chicago.
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Wisconsin
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A Markham
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Belgian Minister Transfer Sees Diplomats Reassigned
Count Conrad de Buisseret, Belgian minister to the United States, is appointed minister at St. Petersburg. He will be replaced in Washington by E. Havenith, presently minister to Persia and former counselor at the Belgian legation in Washington.
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Washington
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Persia
Royal Artists Exhibit Opens with Royal Exhibitors
Paris March 4 The Societe des Arts et Amateurs opened its eighteenth annual art exhibition. It features royal highnesses who paint among the exhibitors including Princess Pierre d Orleans with a life size portrait of Princess Louis d Orleans Braganza and Princess Marie of Roumania among others. Proceeds go to charity.
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Washington Post
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Societie Des Ams&teurs
Europe
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Countess
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Saxony
Dethroned King Popular in Richmond Habits Democratic
Don Manuel former King of Portugal, now living at Abercorn Richmond, endears himself to locals with democratic habits and long social hours. He visits Lesa of Richmond Hill Tavern for light red wine and social exchange. He rides with his mother, walks, and golf is pursued as exile north of Petersham. He spends hours at an organ on the terrace with Sir Frederick Cook, earning praise as an organist of the first order.
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London
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Portugal
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Idleness Wrecks Homes Says Lady Trowbridge in London
Lady Trowbridge argues inactivity breeds domestic unhappiness and drives some women to divorce courts. She notes home duties become a science after a few years of marriage and urges women to seek purposeful work and wider world involvement. She aligns with Miss Olive Schreiner on idleness causing distress at home.
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Monis Cabinet Draws Up Policy Declared to Deputies
Paris March 4 The Monis cabinet met and prepared a declaration to be submitted to the chamber of deputies on Monday. The Ha manite supports the ministry but the Paris press is hostile and the initial majority is doubtful. The Figaro launches a campaign against Delcasse and recalls 1887 cabinet events over Morocco. Delcasse resigned when the cabinet urged France to accept a conference, later claiming he was sacrificed to Germany.
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Beauty coupon offers free consultation with famed Paris doctor
Washington Post advertises a free consultation with Harriet Meta a famed Paris London and Syracuse beauty expert claiming a wrinkle removing process. It touts medals patents endorsements and testimonials from women across the United States praising rapid wrinkle disappearance after one or two uses.
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