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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1908

Page

7

Paris Society Rests and Tourists Flood Paris

Hotel men complain of lost business as touring cars lose demand to taxis. American society in Paris shows limited summer activity. Notables include Mrs William Moore hosting at the Ritz, Miss Fanny Reed, Jay Gould, Miss Torna, and many New York and Washington social figures arriving or departing for London, Aix les Bains, and wider European itineraries. Discussions hint at future visits to London and Aix, with several exhibitions and dinners noted along the way.

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Trade recovery in weeks ahead mentions cautious outlook

A fragment from a trade report notes tentative signs of recovery after difficult months. It discusses impact on dry goods and overall activity, with references to Wall Street and general business mood before improvements in production and demand are seen.

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NEXT PAPAL CONSISTORY LISTS CANDIDATES AND DELAYS

The article details a Vatican consistory nearing, with no new cardinal named after Archbishop Vaughan Tuglind’s death. It notes British, Canadian, and U S involvement, fundraising efforts to support the cardinalate, and expectations of who may be named as Rome considers the next college of prelates.

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London's Empty Houses and Shifting Population

A London report notes a surge of population movement from dense central districts to suburbs amid 31500000 pounds worth of idle property. Empty dwellings rise in Whitechapel, Shoreditch, Notting Hill and others, with rents and costs ranging widely and owners awaiting a sociological and economic shift.

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Many Auto Tourists Reach Europe on Tours and Then Home

A teletyped column notes Americans touring England and the Continent with many staying through France and preparing for home voyages on the Kra Timzea and other ships. It lists travelers including Mr and Mrs William May Hoffmar and Miss Innette Constees, Mr and Mrs George Coxe, Albert Wireler, Goodrich Lave, and others visiting cities, markets, and lumber hubs, reflecting business concerns tied to President Hoover’s policies and economic impact.

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Americans See Ball With Heavy Demand For Invitations

Port London May 3 A number of American guests at the Linch Flagsdats visit state ball faced disappointment as many were refused invitations due to limited official access. Mrs Herbert Shipman winning social success displayed gowns and jewelry while Mrs Whitelis Reid attended as Armynan ambassador wife amid a sea of white satin and diamonds.

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Legal critique of British criminal appeal court weakness

Special Cable reports that Chief Justice Alverstone warned of four defects in the new criminal appeal court including the failure to order a new trial. A case involving manslaughter and inadmissible evidence shows miscarriage of justice as the court cannot grant a retrial.

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Americans Meet Fallieres At London Embassy Reception

London May 30 The Washington Post reports a formal weekly reception at Ambassador Reid s in which Americans attended to honor French President Fallieres. Notables included Misses Hoys Shipman Mrs Hermin Oelrichs Mrs Ben Haggin Mrs Lansheld Lady Maitlands tableaux raised funds for a riding school in London. Attending Americans included Mrs Astor and Mrs Croker among others.

Sword as an officer emblem in British army order

A special cable report notes a British army order allowing dismounted officers to carry firearms. It criticizes disguising officers as privates, argues the sword remains an unreliable emblem in combat, and mentions plans for a new combat ready sword design to replace the ornamental field sword.

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Auction of Old Curiosity Shop Fails in Portsmouth Street Mystery

An attempt to auction the Old Curiosity Shop failed. The property, described as quaint and historic, drew American visitors but was withdrawn after bidding did not meet 900. Locals recall Dickens and the shop’s legend, while the building remains in doubt and the scene is described as a charming but unprofitable curiosity.

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Italian Picture in Ancona Cast as Papal Patrimony Dispute

A rare Titian Virgin painting once for a cardinal in Ancona becomes central to a legal clash over Italy’s artistic patrimony. Claimants and descendants argue rights to remove the work from church custody amid theories it was de facto depoliticized by law while Italian authorities seek to preserve heritage and oppose deportation.

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