Final Fling Prophecy Warns of US Destruction by 2000
A Hungarian countess and Bahai priestess, visiting Chicago, predicts war and desolation across the United States, with England and Germany involved. She foresees America’s downfall due to greed, a coming century of calamity, and a new world order without capital punishment or corrupt politicians, ending in a purifying divine kingdom.
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Werestess
United States
England
Germany
Washington Post
Chicago
America
sThua
Sorelia Bethlen
Hungary
Bethlen Ita
Hktaigo
Nicholas Andras
East Forty-second Street
Wife Sues Rudolf M Kahn for Absolute Divorce
Lucille Gross Kahn, daughter of banker Albert M Gross and granddaughter of James w Seiteman, files in New York Supreme Court for absolute divorce from Rudolf M Kahn a banker of Paris and New York. The couple, married after a September 1909 meeting in Paris, have lived abroad. details reflect intimate family and social connections.
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Washington Post
New York
Lucille Gross Kahn
Albert M. Gross
James W. Seiteman
Supreme Court
Rudolf M Kahn
Paria
Otto H Kahn
Kahn
Croan
Europe
Fisnjamin Berggenheim
Gusgen
Fire Devours Navy Yard Boat Building at Washington
May 27 reports detail a serious fire at the navy yard boat building with the commander Rear Admiral Nathanial R. Fenner's office area engulfed. Firefighters struggled as the structure housed plans for battleships and the scene drew Marines and officers to the scene amid secrecy and guarded inquiries. The census of 1514 lists Argentina’s population at 7,883,287 with Buenos Aires at 1,278,514.
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Peinl
Wrshington Post
Navy
Frary Ffort
Ser Thic
Nave
Nathanial R Fener
Orbin
Jurnos Altres
Republio
Buenos Aires
A Woman’s Vision of Postwar Britain and Empire
A woman writer argues wartime upheaval will reshape civilization and the empire. She urges reforms including a cabinet with more business leaders, more women on local boards, permanent reconstruction, better health and education, and limits on debt and moneylenders to build a saner future.
Wilson Whiskers Stir Washington Bearded Men Pace
New York May 27 The Evening Post reports President Wilson may rent whiskers as a disguise sparking Senate and House concern. Roosevelt’s shaving habit is recalled as many lawmakers face reelection while Debate over facial hair reflects political strategy and public scrutiny.
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Senate
House
Roosevelt
Washington Post
New York
Hvening Post
Washington
Wilson
Peter the Great
Richard Vi
Theodore Roosevelt
White House
Oyster Bay
Fairbanks
Oscar Straus
Hughes
J. Hamilton Lewis
Illnois
Senator Lewis
Redfield
Cy” Sulloway
Cyclone” Davis
Congress
Lodge
Massachusetts
Plymouth Rock
Martine
O'Gorman
Gallinger
Phelan
California
Kern
Indiana
Hollis
New Hampshire
Pittman
Nevada
William Hughes
New Jersey
Thomas
Colorado
Myers
Montana
Hasting
Wisconsin
Ollie James
Kentucky
Anzac Day March Through London to Trafalgar Square
A York Times style account describes the Anzac parade through London recalling Gallipoli battle days. The 27000 troops march past Nelson’s statue and the Abbey with King and Queen in attendance amid crowds and solemn commemorations.
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London
National Abbey
England
Fate of Women in France After the War
Special Cable to The Washington Post reports M Brieux discusses postwar roles for French women. He argues women will resist giving up work, demand equality, and cites women holding jobs in farms towns and public roles. Proposes remedies: curb alcoholism, respect women, end dowry, teach sons respect, and protect honest women from exploitation.
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France
Washington Post
Paris
M. Brieux
French Academy
Racket of War Forces Lloyds Vet Underwriter to Quit
London reports a wave of Lloyds underwriters quitting as war risks and ordinary sea risks rise amid complex navigation and crew shortages. An old timer recalls ringing the Latvia ball only for overdue ships, while one overdue Brasil schooner returns safely after a risky 16 percent premium.
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London
Lloyds
Navy
Latvia
Liegda
Brasil
Taxi cab as a public utility under DC law
The United Breton Supreme Court held taxicab firms operate as a public utility and fall under public regulation. The decision upheld the District of Columbia Public Utilities Commission authority to regulate local companies, rejecting claims that the law unconstitutionally interferes with private business.
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United Breton Supreme Court
Public Utilities Commission
Diastrict of
Columbia
Kentucky Feudists In Fight Clash Wounds Reported
Lexington May 27 feud erupts between Kimball and Lacey clans in Wayne County. A Kimbell and a Lacey man were wounded in a clash reported from the scene. Number of participants unclear as word spread.
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Lexington
Kimball-Lacey
Wayne County
Kimbell
Calvin
George Lassy
Charles A Holder resigns as foreign trade adviser
Dr. Charles A. Holder, foreign trade adviser of the Department of State, resigns to become vice president of G. Aminck & Co. in New York's banking sector effective July 1. No successor named, likely a U.S. consular officer will fill vacancy. Since his appointment in October, he represented the United States in unofficial trade talks with Britain and facilitated a $5,000,000 dyestuff import permit from Germany. He previously served in Rouen, Christiania, Cologne, and as deputy consul general in London.
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Charles A. Holder
Department of State
G. Aminck & Co., Inc
New York
Lansing
Dr. Holder
United States
Holder
United Atatag
Brittah
Foreign Office
London
Germany
Rotterdam
Rouen
Francce
Christiania
Norway
Cologne
Géderal
Everett Mason the Bad Youth in Oklahoma City Marauder Tale
A police file portrays Everett T Mason an 18 year old in Ada Oklahoma as a prolific offender. He faces charges of bigamy grand larceny highway robbery assault with intent to kill reckless living and resisting arrest. His spree includes marriages to two young women a bank robbery and a fatal hit and run in Louisiana. After a series of arrests and escapes he was captured again and awaiting trial with a boastful attitude.
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Ada
Okla
Everett T Mason
Everett
Jesse James
Cole
Oklahome City
Mary Hilton
Oklahoma City
Louisiana
Joe Burnett
Burnett
Jim
Riverett
First National Bank
Francia
Rose
Ergaretta
Hig Ledger
Organize to Aid Eagles Auxiliary Formed in Washington
A ladies auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles organized on Monday at Eagles Hall in Northwest Washington. About 100 women attended as officers were elected including Mrs J Louis Wedge as president and Mrs Frederick Reh as vice president. Meetings will occur weekly and the first annual excursion to Colonial Beach is set for Sunday June 18 to raise funds for fraternal and charitable purposes.
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Order of Eagles
Eagles Hall
Sixth and
E Streets
Northwest
J. Louis Wedge
Frederick Reh
Frederick Kneessi
Mra L. Saunders
O. Wiliams
Inaide
New York Becomes World’s Busiest Port in 1915 Trade
New York tops world port ranks as war trade makes it the busiest, surpassing 1914 figures by about 200 million. Department of Commerce data show New York’s 1915 total exports and imports at 2.125 billion, with exports 1.154 billion and imports 0.831 billion. London’s totals were 1.232 and 0.696 billion respectively, while Hamburg Antwerp Liverpool Marseille and Havre follow.
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London
Department of Commerce
Hamburg
Antwerp
Liverpool
Marseille
Havre
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