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...Basil Zaharoff, G. C. B., recipient of the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor, born in poverty in Egypt, was recently described by the Paris press as the " First Croupier of Monte Carlo." He is generally alluded to as " Europe's Mystery Man " or as the " Croesus of Europe...
From the meagre reports given in the press there is no doubt that the troops of Sun Yat-Sen have for the moment gained a victory; but no indications are given as to what action General Wu in Peking contemplates...
...anxious organizations and individuals are ready to pay to get their names in the papers and how valuable a young, presentable bachelor may make himself in the incessant social life of Washington. He capitalized both discoveries and soon made connections with a large, conservative, lobbying organization while doing unofficial press agent work for a few semi-prominent personalities on the side...
...increasing envy. The people of Barbados are tired of having magazine writers describe their perfect government, as recently in Scribner's, and want a little Thompsonism or E. Mont Reilyism. As for the Philippines, every one knows that the Tribune for a quarter century has led the Republican press in such demands as 'Haul down the flag!' 'We want scuttle!' and 'Bryan is right on anti-imperialism !" A proud people like the Filipinos like nothing better than being swapped about...
...During the Past Week the Press Gave Extensive Publicity to the Following Men and Women. Let Each Explain to You Why His Name Appeared in the Headlines...