Chinese Management Sparks Rival Steel Trust Growth
A discussion of a Chinese management led steel plant on the Yangtse River, positioning to rival U S and European mills. It cites cost advantages, planned Philippine imports, and potential rail and ship material impacts, with attention to global price competition and wartime era markets. The piece highlights state control and domestic production for future railcar and machinery needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yangtse
Europe
America
Bountiful Harvests in France Reported
France expects large crops in September with wheat, rye and mash posses. Early figures indicate wheat yield around 130.377 million units, rye and mixture yields totaling about 2.474 million units, versus last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
May Beat the Lusitania With New Mauretania Trials
Rumors in London and New York discuss the Mauretania and the Hamburg American liner as bidders push for record times. Details cite trials at Belfast and Liverpool, with comparisons to the Lusitania’s speed and notable delays affecting anticipated performance.
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Warkington Post
London
New York
Offetala
Tual Lana
Atlantic
Mauretania
le Rot
Hamburg
Belfast
King Edward at Marienbad Terse Report on Abbot Wealth
The article recalls King Edward at Marienbad who objected to a sung scene. It cites the abbots wealth and his large landholdings surrounding Mazien, including Tepla Abbey nine miles east of Marienbad. The abbot Prince Gilbert Helmar reportedly owns vast estates and recently spent heavily on a library building. The piece notes the abbots estimated wealth over 50 million.
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Pest
Edward
Marienbad
Quenton
Heimer
Tent
Europe
Lennsla Haran
Tade
Austra
Gibert Helmar
Mazien
Apringa
Tepla
Aubot
Buckingham Palace
MATHILDE SERAO MOURNFUL WEA UL TE WASHINGT
Fragmentary note about Mathilde Sérao and Italian literary revival mentions a Parisian writer, recognition of influence, and a sense of personal and collective memory. The text is garbled and lacks clear events or dates but hints at publication and reception in the literary scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone the Steel Trust
England
Singhal
Klready
America
Materia ci Ng Belge
Enor
Reedrid
Csuk
Wea
Mathilde
Omyself
Italy
Aire
American Interviewer Seeks Views on Croker Case in London
A London dispatch recounts an American reporter's effort to obtain opinions from British lawyers on Richard Croker's naturalization and American city politics. Henry Stephen, acting for Crane, initially offers resistance before a tense exchange about fees and formalities yields a cautious legal opinion.
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London
Richard Croker
Port Lonton
England
United States
Eamne
Ank & Me
An Witersina
Naterous
Robert Newton Crane
United States Dispatch
Wigrane
Crane
Henry Stephen
Garden Couch
Mdale
Stephen
Cranes
Middle Temple
Garden Court
Stepher
St Phen
Ben Jeman
Tal
Croker and the 19th Century Naturalization Tale
A fragmented interview extract discusses Croker’s American naturalization, residence questions, and legal doubts tied to the 19th century naturalization act. It notes a 18 year timeline, a garden court interview, and mentions a son’s or friend’s influence amidst unclear details and copyrighed source constraints.
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Mr Crokers
Diabolo Craze Spreads Through Paris and Europe
The Paris Post reports a diabolo craze sweeping Europe with players of all ages. Origin disputed between Greek roots and Chinese import, but popularity blooms beyond Paris into provinces. Adolescent and adult groups form clubs, with competitions and agile displays drawing spectators.
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Paris
Aj Reyler
China
Tts
Tts Plas
Piris
Wis
Etampey
Orgat Leis
Sun Tays
Kgmupes
Americans Save Italians Near Rappallo Rescue at Sea
Dr Bartholomew of Virginia and William Kettridge of Boston rescued a drowning Italian chauffeur near Scutti le Vite, northern Italy, after the man leaped from a raft. The swimmer, who was exhausted and nearly black in the face, was pulled to safety and revived. The Save Life Society may award a medal to Dr Bartholomew.
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Dr Bartholomew
Mr Kettridge
Italy
Washington
Smalley Bartholomew
Virginia
William Ketfridge
Boston
Mass
Scutri Levite
Rappalio
Ihun
Bacdholomew
Ketridge
Ttajan
Tor
Bartholomew
Jalan
Society For Saving Life
Catholic Associations Seek Coalition Over Encyclical in Rome
Catholic associations in the province of Rome are holding conferences to unite all Italian Catholic societies to study the new encyclical and determine actions needed to counter the anti religious movement. The Rome meetings aim to organize solidarity and escalate efforts across the church.
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Bpsctal
Washington Post
Rome
Orantes
Defends Our Beauties Moors Prophet Points to Gibson Girl
A garbled account describes a figure called the prophet in Alviers influencing Pagania and stirring a crowd with garbled rhetoric. Mentions of Mohammed followers, sacred writ claims, and a parchment author labeled Mussulium ramp hint at a contested religious or political scene.
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de Gremer
Alviers
PontarWer
Pagania
Masson Forestier
Steion
Marocen
France
Penrhyn Stanlaws
Furth
Alli
Mohammed
Lng
Yissuiman
Grenier
The Talk on American Women Beauty Standards
A fragmented column discusses judgments by Masson Forestier on American, English, and French notions of female beauty. It contrasts American adornment and fashion with European idealism, questions cross cultural taste, and cites painters’ and critics’ views on who best represents national beauty. The piece notes biases of observers and the difficulty of judging beauty across nations and eras.
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Spovfol
London
Ameryn Ion
Jasem Lorentier
Ikea
Mo Musson Forestler
Forestier
America
Masson Foresters
England
Chaseno
Mannon Forestier
Masson Forestter
Maaron Forestter
Caprefekt
New York
Tima Ge
King of Siam Hosts City Birthday Feast in Hamburg
The Siamese monarch invited guests to a Hamburg birthday celebration with wine, champagne, and a grand banquet at the Kurhaus. The lavish event included funded hotel bills and elaborate hospitality, with thousands spent on preparations and entertainment.
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Chulalongkorn
Siam
Hamburg
di Lategiary
Sam
Kurhaus
Vendetta in Fondi: deadly crime fuels family fear
A brutal love vendetta in Fondi, Ca ser ta, ends with a masked attack and multiple killings. Vicenzo Siventio, twenty two, pursued by relatives, abducts and torments Driade Dancona, the prettiest local girl, prompting a violent plan. A cousin, Belone, aids the assault, resulting in a murderous siege and a large-scale pursuit as authorities search Caserta district.
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Washington
Fonds
Caserta
Driade Dancona
Fondl
Vicenzo Siventio
Ottay
de Silvestre
Ing Po
Ae Gil
Bel
Stolypin Leads Busy Life in Turbulent Russia
Fragmented OCR notes describe Stolypin and events in St. Petersburg, with references to political figures, protests, and reforms. The garbled text mentions elections, governance, and social unrest, implying a period of upheaval and attempts at stabilization. No clear dates or places beyond St. Petersburg are confirmed.
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St Petersburg
Mamunda
Weibel
Tani
Ford
Sts
Seldun
Death and protest amid Italian ministry mourning clash
A political row erupts over the handling of a Chinese minister’s wife death in Rome. Reported delays and objections to funeral terms sparked public dispute as officials pursued immediate burial arrangements, drawing sensational attention from Washington sources.
French Cruiser Launched Edgard Quinet At Sea
The French armored cruiser Edgard Quinet was launched, 515 feet long with 14 six inch guns and 12 rapid fire guns, armor belts up to 9.3 inches, deck armor up to 8 inches, powered for 23 knots, displacing about 10,780 tons, crew of 138, and costing around 6.5 million dollars.
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Edgard Quinet
France
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Despur
Renas
Frian
Steplen
Cours
Jim
New St
América
Stowen
Ur Croker
Chen
Croker
Soma
Coalition of the Catholic Associations of Italy
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Morocco
Drada
Dun & Hm
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Roosevelt
Kaiser
Huang-Kao
Penang
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Orlen
Peron
Moor
Moan
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Eyre
Rae
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Whlel
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