Laurier Described As French Type Yet Un-English Patriot
A London observer compares Canadian Prime Minister Sir Wilfrid Laurier to a French literary figure, praising his British loyalty while noting his distinct Gallic physiognomy and old world manners. The piece contrasts Laurier with modern French and English stereotypes, linking him to Talleyrand and Chateaubriand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P.o'connor
London
Wilfrid Laudier
Dominion
Claude Frollo
Victor Hugo
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Sir Wilfrid
Talleyrand
Chateaubriand
Waldeck Rousseau
M. Henri Rochefort
Noody
France
Wilfrid Laurier
Mascagni to Open New York Run With Cavalleria Rusticana
Italian composer Pietro Mascagni rises from poverty to fame as his Cavalleria Rusticana makes its American tour debut at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York on October 8 with an Italian orchestra and principals. His Rome rejection and later triumph at Teatro Costanzi mark a dramatic career arc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pietro Mascagni
Metropolitan Opera House
New York
Cavalleria Rusticana
Italy
Muscagni
America
Rome
Teatro Costanzi
Sig. Mascheroni
Mascagni
Costanzi
The Salt Eating Habit A Curious Modern Vice
A new habit of salt eating is spreading, especially among women, growing from craving with meals to carrying salt crystals constantly. The result described includes yellowing and shrinking of the skin, followed by hair loss including eyelashes.
Littlefield of Maine Emerges as Administration Champion
Charles E. Littlefield of Maine, a six foot plus lawyer and former Maine speaker and attorney general, rises as a national figure in the fight against trusts. Roosevelt praised him after his Cuban reciprocity move, and his record shows selective restraint of monopolies with aims to empower Congress over corporations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Charles E. Littlefield
Jerry Simpson
Blaine
Dingley
Frye
Milliken
BouteNe
New England
Congress
Littlefield
Chicago Daily News
Reed
Nelson Dingley
Roosevelt
House of Representatives
Diplomatic social season to feature new embassy heads
Washington society braces for a packed diplomatic season as Senora de Aspiroz departs for Mexico and Senora de Parez leads the Mexican embassy. Baroness Hengelmuller, Countess Cassini, and the British ambassador’s wife join a lineup of prominent hostesses, signaling a social shift with new ambassadors and entourages at the White House receptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senora de Aspiroz
Washington
Beyer
Senora de Parez
Sig
Des Blanches
Russia
Cowiut Cassini
Countess Cassini
White House
Tater
Baroness Hengelmuller
Peace Hope For Booth Family Reconciliation
A former Salvation Army officer in New York says Herbert Booth, recently departed from the army, is in America and Gen. Booth may arrive soon to urge reconciliation with six children now out of the Salvation Army. Ballington Booth of the Volunteers of America declines comment. Tensions began five years ago when Ballington was US commander and followed a split after he refused to surrender Army work to Canada. Reconciliation talks have surfaced since June with mentions of a September meeting and possible love feast.
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Salvation Army
New York
Herbert Booth
Army
America
Booth
Gen
Ballington Booth
Volunteers of America
United States
Canada
Gen. Booth
Nis
The Art of Conversation Notion and Advice
A compact reflection on conversation as a craft emphasizing suggestion over monetary aims. It warns against starting stories that cannot be told in one evening and highlights charm in the unexpected. The excerpt stresses listening, timing, and the value of deft prompts in dialogue.
Gen John C Black as a Grand Army candidate
Gen John C Black, Chicago lawyer and former commissioner of pensions, emerges as a strong bid for commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic. A Civil War brevet brigadier general with a long Congress tenure, he is well known among veterans and Loyal Legion members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Black
Grand Army of the Republic
East
Grand Army
Black
Chicago
Congress At
United States Anct
Iinois
Loyal Legion
The
Prince the Horse Saves Hazel in Barn Stall Incident
Hazel McDonough, a Toledo area girl, owes her life to Prince the 20 year old horse. Prince lifted the child from a kicking colt, pinned the colt, and carried Hazel to safety in the hay filled manger until her father arrived. The scene, recorded by the New York World, highlights Prince’s calm, protective action and the family’s gratitude. A separate note reports a Tioga Valley fair balloon wedding ends with the couple and Rev J P Hamilton surviving a rope break and a rough descent.
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Hazel McDonough
Ohio
Prince
William McDonough
Toledo
Dobbin
McDonough
Little Hazel
Mazel
Mrs. McDonough
Hazel
Princey
New York
Mra. McDonough
C J. W. Crawford
Crawfordsville
Ind
Elizabeth Tyler
Chicago
Tioga Valley Fair Grounds
Tioga
N. Y
J. P. Hamilton
Voudoo Mausoleum Amid Haitian Voodoo Traditions
Accounts describe Langlade Haiti where Voudoo priest lies in a clay mausoleum 15 feet high 25 feet long with painted faces and tree motifs. The ceremony includes long chants three tambour drums with varying tones and ends by drinking blood from a freshly killed animal.
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Solomon
New York Herald
Haiti
Africa
West Indies
Expert riflewoman Bibby shines in Ontario matches
In Dundas Ontario Miss Bibby, a slender but unflinching rifle shot, has gained renown among Canada’s top marksmen. A member of the Ontario Rifle Association, she competes against the province’s best at Toronto’s annual matches, winning prize money and praise for her skill.
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Canada
Dundas
Miss Bibby
Dominion
Tate
Bibby
Ontario Rifle Association
Ontario
Toronto
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T. P. O'Connor
Felah
Fan
Parliamentar
England
Trusts
Pietro Mascagnl Porer
the Diplomatic Corps
Senora DE Quesada
Cuba
San Ballingtom
the “Volunteers of America
G. A
Colt
Voudoo
Aliss Bibby
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