Seven Regions in China Leased to Foreign Nations
A historical summary explains which parts of China were leased or ceded to foreign powers between the 19th and early 20th centuries, detailing the roles of Germany, Russia, Britain, France, and Japan in regions such as Port Arthur, Weihaiwei, Hong Kong, Macao, and Manchuria, and noting postwar changes in lease terms and control. The article traces the progression from Macao's opened treaty presence to the broad pattern of foreign concessions that reshaped China's territorial sovereignty.
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China
Washington
Der
Teimy
National Geographic Socie
Bulletin
Africa
Serosa
Asi
Cathay
Macao
Portugal
Europe
United States
Great Britain
Fions Kong
Hong Kong
Japan
Corea
Chima
Germany
Shamrung
Port Arthur
Kiaochaw
Russia
Fort Arthur
Arethur
France
Vranece
Kyung Chow
Manchuria
Janan
Cains
Liaotyng
Shantung
Straits
Formosa
Portugese Macao
Court orders couple to return home from Rhodes
Emanuelidas and Anna seek admission as Italy’s quota for Rhodes Cyprus and Persia exhausted. Federal Commissioner Musband ruled Rhodes area classified under Other Asia, ending their immigration case. The ruling notes other Europe lands such as Angora Gibraltar and Liechtenstein in the quota scheme.
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Sey Fore
Emanuelidas
Anna
Rhodes
Aegean
Denaus
Asia
Italy
Musband
Washington
Cyprus
Persia
Flo
Europe
Angora
Gibraltar
Luetenstein
Mat Memes
Monato
Marengo
Americans Stranded in Manila Seek U S Employment
The American Chamber of Commerce appeals to U S Army HQ for about sixty destitute Americans in Manila. Many are with families, unemployed and unable to return home. The chamber proposes government work assignments to help them. Twenty are officers and the rest are civilians.
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Manila
P. L
American Chamber Commerce
United States Army
Thany
United States
Chamber of Commerce
United Stat
Proposals Pile Up For Mexico’s Ugliest Indian Winner
In a national university contest held recently in Mexico City Memije, deemed the ugliest Indian, won without a struggle. Despite his handicap he reportedly received numerous marriage proposals from admirers after his pistol photograph ran in the Mexico City newspaper.
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Mexico
National University
Memije
Mesicso
Soviet plans to privatize Moscow theaters
Moscow reports the Soviet moves to abandon state control of the Musical Drama Theater and Migseh along with two other venues. Private concessionaires are invited to submit proposals to take over and operate them, aligning with central government policy to loosen responsibilities while preserving bread and fuel distribution.
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Moscow
The
Cose Soviet
Musical Drama Theater
Migseh
Jecutity
Lis- Wen
Lers
Pri Pater
Moscow Soviet
Russian Novelist Visits Germany As War Crisis Deepens
The Russian author notes that travel to Germany aims to study paintings and observe circumstances affecting his country. He argues Western support is needed to aid elite and intellectuals, while criticising punitive measures and citing grim Petrograd statistics on anemia cancer and alcohol. He recalls starving children and dehumanizing scenes as famine worsens.
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Stuouistholm
Fuer Crorky
Massim Mevetiel
Marnier
Emrantia
Berlin
Gerrans van Muges
Gary
Gold Supply Diminishes Despite Argentina Law
Reports indicate Argentina’s gold supply has fallen by about 8.09 million dollars this year despite a legal ban on exports. Analysts note smuggling to the United States and say Finance Minister Salaberry ordered an investigation, though officials with the trade ministry dispute the claims.
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Argentina
Buenoss
Itc. i
Salaberry
American chop suey introduced in Germany
In Oblenz Rhineland a new American style chop suey cafe opened after a 15 year army career by Walter B. E. Smith. Initial German curiosity gave way to patrons trying the Chinese inspired dishes as the little cafe gained popularity among locals both male and female.
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Germany
Oblenz
Walter BE. Smith
Not Guilty Verdict in Fred Decker Case
Not guilty verdict returned in Comisla City murder case against Fred Decker. Prosecution said Decker plotted murder tied to Leroy Lover and others. Virgil Decker, brother of the defendant, received a sentence in the state prison for the crime.
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Fred Decker
Comisla City
Ind
Dee
Decker
Leroy Lover
von Lavelly
Eka
Virgil Decker
French deplore tax rebate to Americans
French observers criticize the 10 percent luxury tax on purchases by Americans returning to the United States. They claim the government is giving away francs that belong to the country. Officials at the port require receipts, a demand many homeward bound Americans are unaware of. Receipts are often forgotten or lost by women travelers, hampering tax reclamations.
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Tabs
Dre
Everit Wrenrt
United States
Rainchy
Usu
France
Masonig Burglar Shot While Caught Robbing Merchant
A man known as the Masonie burglar was shot by a merchant after being caught robbing a home in Brooklyn. He had recently been pardoned after a 40 year sentence in Sing Sing. Police describe a loud disturbance as the incident unfolded and the robber’s attempt to flee ended with the shooting.
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William Ateiofsky
Pardanal Egavich
Serail Woundel
al Brooklwie Maerghant
Obs Foyer
Sing Sing
Win Marines
Suse Wien
Trishesla
Brether
India to produce cheap steel says British inquiry
A British inquiry concludes India will soon build large scale steel plants near rich deposits in Bihar and Orissa. Iron ore and coal close together plus low costs could boost output. Proposed plant near Jeapalle aims for about 450 thousand tons of finished steel annually.
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London
SAT
Frnis
United Steel Corporation of India
Data
Bihar
Orisesa
Jieiran
Jeapalle
Porto Rico Not Planning to Secede Says President
A Washington statement asserts Porto Rico will not secede from the United States and criticizes attempts by local leaders to undermine federal authority. The piece discusses the Organic Act, governor powers, and debates over self-government with references to Barcelo and the Unionist party amid charges against local officials.
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Porto Rico
Washington
Porto Sileo
Auometeon
Js. Mentonily
Reily
Pari
Barcelo
Hae Ooo
Govenor
Patriotic League
Senate
Orean Sct
Gena Amsemliy
Union
Secretary of War
Foraker
Oimse
Kelly
New York
Fragmentary note on cornmeal mush prep and tea
Fragmentary OCR text mentions cornmeal mush stirred with tea and a reference to Wren. no clear event, date, or names to form a fuller news item.
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Piamonds
G. W.fairchild&sons, Inc
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International Siver Co
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