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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1909
Page
5
Washington readers are told of a chaotic scene around William James Stead and his spirit medium, Lombroso, with an apologetic quotation about a ghostly visitor. The piece recounts a London interview, alleged astral tempests, and a discussion of modern education and civil rights, culminating in a broad critique of monarchical notions and a Prince August education.
Dorando, the marathon racer, was stopped and questioned by Rome detectives in the Queen’s Park at San Rossore. The king, calling him a guest and friend, promised to arrange a race for the royal children and cautioned detectives to avoid arresting athletes in the grounds.
A civic dispute centers on a sponsor for a dog named Tint enabling a patient to witness surgery on himself without feeling pain. The controversial plan sails for America where he will continue his exodus.
A costly new London history volume titled The Central Criminal Court of London will publish at 6000 for a 160 copy edition autographed by private individuals for the trade. The work, issued by Menara Myre and Spottiswoode to mark the court opening, blends court history with London’s legal past.
In Letalingen a hunting castle enforces a ritual where every guest must drink from a large horn cup set in deer antlers. During Kaiser Wilhelm II and Archduke Franz Ferdinand's visit, the Kaiser's suite endured the ordeal while the archduke was exempt. Notable participants included Crown Prince George, Prince Owens, Austrian ambassador Smogeny, Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg, and Admiral von Tirpitz as the gag drew laughs at the ceremony.
The passage notes Kaiser’s son planning to study law while Berlin history studies begin. The text references a forthcoming education path and a formal initiation into scholarly pursuits in Berlin, with unspecified dates or participants.
London reports Princess Patricia of Connaught travels with her family on a late year hunting trip. American friends Mrs John Ward and Lady Inned-Ker plan celebrations in her honor. The Duchess of Marlborough postponed London events to open a girls home sale of work at her home. Misses Kate and Helen Brice guests at the affair. Jenny Crocker sails for America with the Ridgely Carters. Mrs Frank Mackay hosts a Melton hunt season house party at Lime. News that Melton and Pychely balls would be abandoned sparks debutante unease amid political tension.
Special Cable from Paris reports a dramatic court scene at the Palais de Justice. Mile. Crubeard died after fainting while magistrate Boucard heard evidence in a murder by vitriol case. Witnesses included the victim’s mother who urged punishment to spare other mothers.
London dispatch reports Monte Carlo officials will enforce evening dress for visitors after dinner. Continental guests are the main violators, with American and English travelers more often in proper attire. The regulation aims to restore the nightly splendor of past eras.
Americans in Berlin plan to attend the Passion Play at the local festival, with projected attendance estimated from 20,000 to 42,000. Beds with play tickets will be arranged, each bed numbered to match seat numbers, with prices from $4.50 to $8 per day for bed, board, and performance.
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as root-cause treatment for indigestion and wind. It claims the product fixes digestion by neutralizing gassy foods, aids nutrition, and improves overall energy. A free trial package offer and mailing address in Marshall Michigan are noted.
Nov 2 Lofton dispatches report that two brigands Haltitch and Markovitch were blamed for a spree of murders and robberies across half the country. Rural guards led a long chase to the Bosnian frontier where one brigand was wounded killed thwarted by bullets after a final standoff. the other surrendered in a village but was killed soon after.
London novelty tale reports a British Museum Egyptian mummy case numbered 204 allegedly curses visitors with misfortune and death. The piece recounts a long chain of accidents and deaths tied to the coffin lid, a photographer who died mysteriously, and fear among museum staff and guests.
A liberal press backed scheme for a land bank in Ireland aims to aid smallholders via a partly public, partly state-owned institution with a proposed 50 million dollar capital and guaranteed state interest. Promoters claim security, easier loans, and rapid possession for small holders, while noting modest capital suffices due to asset security.
Paris reports the Mont de Piete, state monopoly for pawnbroking, plans a December 6 sale lasting a week of a rich jewelled collection. The Abdul Aziz jewels, seized from a former sultan of Morocco, were forfeited after a loan default. The trove includes hundreds of pearls and twenty baguettes, weighing about four pounds, and will be sold at auction after accrued interest is paid.
Special cable from London reports a heated week in the House of Lords over a tariff budget. Lord Northcliffe pins the struggle on defending free trade while urging a general election. He argues Americans misunderstand the Lords as business-dominated and cites bankers Rothschild and Revelstokt and Baron Faber as examples.
Adelina Patti marked the fiftieth anniversary of her New York debut at the Academy of Music in 1869 when she appeared as Lucia. Details recall her earnings from early engagements, London debut in 1861, and later rising fees amid a storied operatic career with reported totals around 400000.
George Bernard Shaw defends suffragette martyrs against forcible feeding while Home Secretary Gladstone calls the method non-torturous. Fabian Society linked banquet proposal mocks ministerial stance as suffragists press on with fundraising and protest actions. Asquith declines further deputations as militant suffragettes hold meetings to fund campaigns. A Yuletide fragette play may be staged from Hullaway jail cell.
Washington reports Professor Metchnikoff concludes a microbe named proteus on fruit vegetables butter and cheese causes infant gastro enteritis. Mothers may pass it to infants via handling and nursing with dirty hands. Thorough hand washing and boiling cheese and salads are advised to prevent illness. The microbe is blamed for about 19 000 child deaths yearly.
Sir William Willcocks, under Turkish government contract, outlined a plan to reconstruct irrigation in the Tigris Euphrates delta. The project aims to double cultivated area and triple wheat yield, cost about £1,750,000, and include a central delta canal irrigating 3,000,000 acres with a cheap Damascus to Bagdad railway link to the Mediterranean.
Berlin trades newspaper Ei gen objects to an American led exposition in Berlin arguing it could harm German trade. It warns of a price by contrast between German and American wares and cites Prince Henry of Prussia as an American trade patron and reception committee head.
The United States and the Marchionessi Rudini failed to settle on a Rome embassy house as high asking price of 1,250,000 lira frustrated negotiations. Rome officials and American negotiators reported the stalemate over the property for the embassy.
Mr Chas W Foster of Karl Mayer Connecticut, advised by experience, centuries ago adopted Pure Malt Whiskey in a tonic, making it his regular remedy and stand-by for years, cited as a notable local belief in health practice.
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