Germany’s Dreibund Debate Stirs Reichstag Ridicule
Berlin January 9 Herr Richter mocks Germanys colonial policy as home needs are ignored and colonial schemes drain resources. He cites 47 million marks wasted in China and argues the dreibund loses significance while Franco Italian talks complicate Turbulent transoceanic risks. Vienna reports expect renewal though some press call chancellors stance a denouncement.
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Berlin
Herr Richter
Germany
Reichstag
Kiao Chou
Operatta
Count von Buelow
Prince Bismarck
Count Andrassy
Notorious Anti-Foreigner May Have Been Executed
Pekin reports that General Tung Fuh Siang, famed anti-foreigner, may have been executed after the dowager empress ordered his decapitation. A Tartar general in Kan Su province was assigned to enact the sentence, and a telegraph from Kaga requested guidance before a reply confirmed the edict.
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Pekin
Tung Fuh Siang
Kan Su
Kaga
Tung Suh Siang
Yamen
Central America Pushes for Coalition Against Colombia
General Alban reports President Selaya of Nicaragua invited the presidents of Honduras Guatemala El Salvador and Costa Rica to a Corinto Nicaragua conference. The aim is to form a coalition against Colombia, the Colombian commander notes.
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Colon
Colombia
Galveston
Alban
Selaya
Nicaragua
Central America
Corinto
Nicaragua Builds War Prep in Central America Drive
Dispatch from Hamburg reports Nicaragua preparing for war with Guatemala and Costa Rica to form a Central American union. It cites purchase of Armepius, two more ships, cannons, rifles, and 1,500,000 marks funded by a Managua bank loan. Confirmation uncertain. 1890s era alliance collapsed by 1898.
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Berlin
Kielns Journal
Hamburg
Zicaragua
Armepius
Senor Rocha
Nicaragua
Honduras
Salvador
Guatemala
Costa Rica
Prussian War Ministry
Kleins Journal
Balvador
United States of Central America
Anglo German row over British attack on Chamberlain
London reports rage in Britain after Chancellor von Buelow assails British colonial secretary Chamberlain in the Berlin Reichstag. London papers condemn the speech as offensive and warn that it worsens Anglo German relations while urging Berlin to back away from further provocation.
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Chamberlain
Great Britain
London
Mr Chamberlain
von Buelow
Berlin
Mr. Chamberlain
Edinburgh
France
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Count von Buelow
kKalser
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Germany
Europe
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Globe
William
Prince Sy Ales
Westminster Gazette
Prince of Wales
Edward
Daily Mall
Daily Graphic
Chronicle
England
United States
Dowager Empress Violates Forbidden City Audience Rule
Peldn January 9 the dowager empress of China asserted her supremacy by entering the most sacred hall in the Forbidden City. Diplomats were to be present only under her censorship as she seeks to maintain friendly relations and receive advice in audience. Officials say her edicts were garbled and she disapproved of certain policies.
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Peldn
China
We Dynasty
Emperor Wal
Gall for Volunteers London War Office Call
London January 9 the war office issued a call for nine thousand three hundred ninety six infantry volunteers to gradually replace troops serving in South Africa.
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London
War Office
South Africa
Clash Near in Colombia
Dispatches from Colon Colombia January 9 report General Castro with 600 men near Pese and General Herrera with 800 at Los Santos, while Otis with 400 at Agua Dulce aims to unite forces. Rumors of an imminent engagement surround Panama. The Lentaro, 2600 tons, brought 472 sailors and 49 officers en route to Europe. Also, the Chiriqui charter proposal fails as cannon fire caused minor vib rations. General Alban denies a Bogota revolt and president Marroquin's imprisonment.
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Colon
Colombia
Panama
Castro
Pese
Asuro Peninsular
General Herrera
Los Santos
Otis
Agua Dulce
Padilla
Pinchon
Alban
Managua
Wicaragua
United States
Bogota
Marroquin
Shaw Receives Public Reception in Des Moines
Governor Leslie M. Shaw was honored in Des Moines with a public reception and banquet by the Grant club as he becomes secretary of the Treasury. The event drew leading Republicans, with Governor-elect Cummins presiding and Shaw noting the Treasury role is largely run by subordinates and may face diverse questions.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Leslie M. Shaw
Grant Club
United States Treasury
A B Cummins
Shaw
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury Department
Milner Hopes For Peace In South Africa Banquet Speech
At a Johannesburg banquet Lord Milner Britain’s high commissioner declared the storm over Africa had burst and men breathed freely. He condemned pro Boer tactics and urged steady pressure rather than fidgeting with negotiations, arguing clemency suits Boers who surrender.
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Johannesburg
Lord Milner
South Africa
Africa
Papal Commission Named to Study Holy Writ Questions
January 9 report states a papal commission on modern questions of holy writ is formed with Cardinal Parrocchi as vice chancellor, Cardinal Zegna as archives chief, and Prof Grangan from Catholic University of Washington among advisors. The group will define limits on Catholic exegetes freedom in biblical questions and distinguish orthodoxy from individual conscience.
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Papal Commission
Hamed
Tome
Adinal Parrocchi
Holy Roman Church
Cardinal Zegna
Vatican Archives
Vives Y Tuto
Grangan
Catholic Univerasity
Washington
Five Dollars a Box Dyspepsia Tablets Endorsement
A letter from A Ellins and Chas F Buzzell of South Sudbury Mass praises Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a reliable cure for indigestion and acid trouble. Mrs James Barto of Toronto reports relief after three to four tablets, noting improved digestion and overall health. Endorsements from pharmacists and others claim safe, simple ingredients aiding digestion and stomach disorders.
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Stuart
A. Ellins
Chas F Buzzell
Sudbury
Mass
James Barto
Toronto
Canada
Abiti Ag
Cane growers protest Cuban sugar concession in New Orleans
A large cane sugar growers meeting in New Orleans on January 9 unanimously adopted a protest to Congress against a proposed concession to Cuban sugar producers. The speakers argue the US spent vast sums and lives for Cuba’s freedom, then should not fund Cuban sugar relief via tariff remissions. They warn the measure harms US cane interests, airily noting Cuba’s small population would benefit while Louisiana lands and capital suffer. Copies were ordered sent to President Roosevelt and to Congress.
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Aternoon
Congress
Cuba
Pha
United States
Loulalana
Roosevelt
Gorge Blocks River at Arsenal Island South St. Louis
River gorge formed during December cold spell blocks water opposite South St. Louis and dams the Mississippi at Arsenal Island. Attempts to break the gorge by dynamite failed. Water backs up beyond the minimum January stage, threatening a new channel on the east side that could revive a past Illinois Missouri dispute over possession.
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South St. Louis
St Louts
Arsenal Island
Illinois
Missouri
United States Supreme Court
Havana Mayor Gener Faces Mass Removal Petition
In Havana on January 8 General Wood suspends Mayor Miguel Gener amid alleged incompetence and inattention. Twenty three Havana councilmen sign a removal petition, backed by Civil Governor Nunez and Secretary of State Diego Tamaya. Gener allies defend him, while La Lucha accuses U.S. military influence of shaping Cuban governance.
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Havana
Wood
Miguel Gener
Pie
Senor Nunez
Diego Tamaya
Nunez
Gener
Maso
Affif
Bartolome Maso
Democratic Party
Cuba
la Lucha
Freedomo
Fienor Gener
Tomas Estrada Palma
Gezette
Audência Court
Reptemper
France weighs coercive move on Venezuela amid US stance
Paris despatch says French claims against Venezuela push for tough actions while France keeps independent policy from Germany and leans on US sentiment. Washington monitors, awaiting possible shifts as tensions rise and a civil war in Venezuela looms.
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Paris
Associated Press
France
Venezuela
Washington
United States
Germany
Queta
Roosevelt
Congress
Clamants
State Department
Vere
Sultan Plans Defiance as Italy Presses Tripoli
London January 9 The Cairo correspondent of The Daily Mail says the sultan of Turkey failed to win French aid to stop Italy. He will fortify Tripoli and reinforce the capital with partisans armed with the latest weapons.
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Sultan
Italy
London
Cairo
Daily Mall
Turkey
Tripoli
Generous Terms for Boers Speech at Aberdeen
James Bruce liberal member for Aberdeenshire urged generous terms with the Boers in a Aberdeen meeting. He said he favored any peace end to the war, placing country interest above party and criticizing a ministry that had failed to maintain peace or win a war.
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James Bruce
London
Aberdeen
Liberal Party
Miiskey
Bryce
State of collapse in New Rochelle as inquiry proceeds
New Rochelle is in gloom after a fatal wreck as District Attorney Jerome conducts a wide inquiry. Witnesses including trainmen and Division Superintendent Franklin are questioned. the engineer Wischow is said to have collapsed mentally under strain. Jerome cautions that the coroner inquest may extend the investigation and that the grand jury could act, while noting possible company responsibility.
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Jerome
Goday
Franklin
Wischow
Echoler
New Rochelle
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