Marriage of Privy Councillor Triggers Retirement Clash in Prussia
Privy Councillor Loehning resigns as chief director of taxes for Posen after marrying the daughter of a former sergeant in the German army. He publishes a pamphlet criticizing the Prussian Polish policy, noting high officials opposed a high ranking official marrying a sergeant’s daughter. Berlin finance ministry prompted the retirement amid broader debate on Germanization, Polish policy, and press surveillance. The pamphlet draws sharp editorials in liberal papers predicting attacks on the government in the diet.
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Leehning
Herr Loehning
Posen
Herr von Rheinbaben
Ganecee
Finance Ministry
Herr Loehnoing
Diet
Wassische Weltunge
Muse Store Bargains Highlight Seasonal Markdowns
The Muse Store discusses bargain season sales marking down stock with no reserve. It notes liberal patronage being a strong qualification for these sales and comments on fabric quality as daylight passes through the mesh.
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Muse’s
Holy Father Names Gott Senns Succession Clue in Papal Plan
Rome reports Cardinal Gotti is appointed prefect of the propaganda to succeed the late Cardinal Ledochowski. Cardinal Agliardi becomes prefect of the economy of the propaganda congregation, replacing Cardinal Vannutelli who will take Gotti’s former post. The move signals the pope’s personal preference for Gotti as successor.
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Cardinal Ledochowski
Propaganda
Rome
Cardinal Gotti
Sacred Congregation of Bishops and Regulars
the Propaganda
Cardinal Ledechowski
Cardinal Agliardi
Congregation of the Propaganda
Vincent Vannutelli
Cardinal Vannutelli
Sacred Congregation of Bishops
Canadian ministers disavow steamship service plans
London reports that the Canadian ministers in London deny press statements about a new steamship link to England. They say proposals are under consideration but no conclusions have been reached and the government is not committed to any plan. The Associated Press was asked to relay this clarification.
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London
Associated Press
Canada
England
Boer Generals Honored at Cape Town Marriage Tour Planned
Cape Town crowds celebrated General Delarey daughter’s wedding with Botha and De Wet receiving ovations. De Wet was carried from the church, while Botha and Delarey entertained in Stellenbosch with processions and a luncheon where students served. The generals plan a tour of England, the United States and Canada to fund relief for Boer soldiers' widows and orphans.
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Cape Town
Botha
Delarey
United States
Ferreira
DeWet
Stellenbosch
South Africa
Steyn
England
Canada
Royal proclamation fixes coronation date
London reports a royal proclamation designates August 9 as the coronation day with the monarchs stating they will celebrate on that date. The king's progress is reported as excellent and no postponement is expected. Visitors aboard the royal yacht Victoria and Albert include the Prince and Princess, the Radziwill and the Earl and Countess of Listowel.
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London
Victoria and Albert
Prince and Princess
Radziwil
Earl and Countess of
Listowell
Prince Ourousseff Dies in Paris Brother of Russian Ambassador
Prince Ourousseff, brother of the Russian ambassador to France, died today in Paris. The report notes his high rank and connection to the Russian diplomatic corps, marking a sudden bereavement in expatriate circles.
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Prince Gurousseff
Paris
Prince Ourousseff
France
Women Chase Lay Teacher In Religious Agitation
Paris July 29 report says agitation over Premier Combes circular closing unauthorized Congregationalist schools has abated. Some provinces may see disturbances when schools close, but Paris notes the movement is dormant. The only incident reported: a group of women in Rodez attacked a lay teacher, forcing him to seek refuge in a communal school, with gendarmes arriving to stop further trouble.
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Paris
Premier Combes
Paria
Socialiatg
Rodez
Aveyron
Helping Hang for the Boers Colonial Secretary Speech
Colonial Secretary Chamberlain spoke in the House of Commons cheered by Liberals and Tories. He outlined Britain's South Africa policy, insisting Boers keep traditions while inviting British settlers to boost Transvaal production. He rejected compulsory labor and noted leniency toward Boers, signaling tighter imperial unity and a crown colony status with a future nominated step.
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Britain
London
Chamberlain
House of Commons
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Henry Labouchere
South Africa
Transvaal
Lord Milner
King Victor Emmanuel Plans Berlin Visit After Russia Stay
King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Margherita visit the Pantheon to remember King Humbert as reports say the Italian monarch will tour Europe’s major courts. Accompanied by Signor Prinetti, he will depart August 22 for Berlin to meet Emperor William, amid talk of Italy-Germany ties. After Berlin, Vienna may follow.
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Victor Emmanuel
Europe
Signor Prinetti
Berlin
William
Russia
Nicholas
Italy
Germany
Ming
Vienna
Francis Joseph
Margherite
Humbert
United States
W. F. Draper
Kitchener Praised in Final Boer War Dispatches
London reports Lord Kitchener’s final Boer War dispatches praising officers and men who distinguished themselves. He names Milner, Giroard, and his brother General Fred Kitchener, lauding courage, sympathy, and colonial support as essential to the British army’s effort. Lord Methuen’s wounds and service are also highlighted.
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London
the Gazette
Lord Kitchener
South Africa
Count Kitchener
Khartoum
Vaal
Asphalt
Suffolk
Kitchener
Lord Milner
Giroard
Fred Kitchener
Lord Methuen
Mass for Repose of Col Mackay in London
In London on July 29 a requiem Mass was held at St Marys Cadogan Square for Colonel John W. Mackey. US Ambassador Choate attended among many American and English friends. Clarence Mackay and Princess Colonna joined family members. Mrs Mackay remained at home, ill, with her mother Mrs Hungerford.
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London
St. Mary Roman Catholic Church
Cadogan Square
John W. Mackey
Clarence Mackay
Princess Colonna
Telfener
High Officers in Disgrace
Parla July 29 two distinguished naval officers Vice Admiral de Beaumont maritime prefect of Toulon and Rear Admiral Servan commanding the Atlantic division have been relieved of their commands by order of President Loubet. Servan was aboard the Tage when Commander Barry killed himself off Martinique. De Beaumont’s discipline traced to a denied interview criticizing the minister of marine Pelletan.
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Parla
de Beaumont
Toulon
Servan
Loubet
Barry
Tage
Martinique
Illness at Walsingham hotel and death in Nottingham Hill convent
Telfener is very ill at the Walsingham hotel. Mr. Mackay's body lies at Nottingham Hill convent awaiting transport to America in September or October. Today's Mass for the dead featured lilies of the valley floral arrangements in the chancel, with Father Clarke of London presiding and a twenty-voice choir. Notable attendees included Joseph H. Choate, Commander Richard Clover and wife, Bradley Martin, Mrs. Harkinson, Sharpe, Mrs. Maitland Kersey, Mr. and Mrs. George Ward of New York.
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Telfener
Walsingham
Mackay
Nottingham Hill
America
Father Clarke
London
Joseph H. Choate
Richard Clover
Bradley Martin
Harkinson
Sharpe
Maitland Kersey
George Ward
New York
Dr T A Slocum offers four free disease combatants to aid consumption
The New York physician presents four free remedies Emulsion Psychics Tonics Coltsfoots Expectorant and Ozorell Catarrh Remedy to prevent and treat tuberculosis and wasting illnesses. He has spent a decade distributing these products to threatened patients and invites others to write for the complete free combination with usage instructions.
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T. A. Slocum
New York
Slocum
Lberty
Britons Come to America to Study Street Railways
Addressing the London and New York exchange, Dr. T. A. Slocum of 98 Pine St., New York, hosts the Atlanta Constitution’s correspondent note on a British deputation from the Association of Municipal Tramway Managers visiting American cities to study tramway construction and operation. They aim to diffuse practical knowledge among municipal systems. The visit follows a lecture by J B Robins of Leeds and leader John Young of Glasgow tramways.
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London
Great Britain
British Association of Municipal
United Kingdom
London Chamber of Commerce
New York Chamber
John Young
Glasgow Municipal Trams
J. M. McElroy
Manchester
New York
Brooklyn
Boston
Buffalo
Toronto
Detroit
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
New Jersey
Association of Municipal Tramway Managers
J. B. Robins
Leeds
FT *Sson
Chamberlain outlines path to self government in new colonies
The speaker urged caution yet optimism that the new colonies would achieve full self rule soon. He defended promises kept in spirit, noted unsettled questions on tariffs and mine taxation, and supported limited use of scouts as civil guards while awaiting a royal commission to assess wartime sentences.
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Mr. Chamberlain
South Africa
Transvaal
Chamberlain
William Vernon-Harcourt
James Brice
Brice
Royal Judicial Commission
Lieut Gregson Targeted in Life Guards Scandal
London July 29 A liberal court of inquiry into the alleged persecution of Second Lieutenant Gregson of the Second Life Guards held a secret Windsor session. Gregson and two officers testified detailing damaged kit torn carpet ruined uniform. Two lieutenants may be cashiered as a result.
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London
Libneral
Gregson
Second Life Guards
Windsor
Government remands Boer Colonel Arthur Lynch in treason case
London July 2. The government case against Colonel Arthur Lynch, elected to Galway City in the House of Commons, for high treason ended in police court. Lynch was remanded to allow counsel to review the record as witnesses were called to identify him.
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London
Arthur Lynch
Galway City
House of Commons
Lynch
Miners’ Custody Trial In Vereeniging Testimony
Witnesses Sonel Lynch and George Greig, both American caretakers of a Johannesburg area mine, testified they were arrested by Boers near Vereeniging charged as British spies, with Colonel Shyneh acting as public prosecutor at their trial.
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Sonel Lynch
George Greig
Johannesburg
Washington
Vereeningen
Shyneh
Assassins of De Mores: One Sentenced to Death
The Tunis trial of the Marquis de Mores assassins concluded with El Kheir sentenced to death and Hamma Chiekh jailed for twenty years. The Marquis was killed near Gabon in 1896 by bandits. his widow Marie von Hoffman offered 5,000 francs for the lead culprit. The Marquis once owned large cattle ranges in Montana.
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Tunis
Marquis de Mores
Susa
el- Kheir
Hamma Chiekb
Miprisenament
Mai “Is de Mores
Gabon
Kheir
Hamma Chiekh
Marie von Hoffman
L. von Hoffman
New York
Frances
Agesassin
Montana
Ware Houses for Tobacco at Bristol Docks
The city eyag unanimously decided to erect warehouses at the Bristol docks for the Imperial Tobacco Company at a cost of £ 90,060. This action was recommended to the city council by the docks committee last week. The Imperial Tobacco Company has decided to import direct to Bristol instead of via Liverpool.
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England
Eyag
Bristol Docks
Imperial Tobacco Company
Bristol
Liverpool
Cuban church property dispute unsettled by congress resolution
The tower branch of the Cuban congress passed a resolution stating the U S settlement with the Catholic church over church property in Cuba need not bind the Cuban government and church. If approved by the upper branch, the issue would reopen and require new adjustment by the next government and church authorities.
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United States
Washington
Tower
Cuban Congress
Cuba
Congress
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