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Lloyds Weekly News

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Dec 06, 1903

Page

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Special Sunday Edition Contents Overview

A dense catalog of topics across pages including recent crime stories, finance, royal reports, society notes, weather, and economics. Highlights mention Dalston arrest, Somali Campaign, Thames Conservators, Queen's Birthday gifts, and various ads, society features, and sports sections.

Pacus Dalston Islington London Russia Japan America M.p.’S France Russell England A& Thames Thames Conservators Mansion House Royal Society Lloyd's London County Council and School Board Andrew Wilson St. George's Bloomsbury Westminster Marcus Reed Carola Cradle Land Chelsea Zion City Captain Cobbs G. W. Appleton London Bridge Cape Eugens Aram Great Fingall London Firea Australia

Terra Nova sails for Antarctic relief mission

Foreign Telegrams from Hopary Tasmania report the Terra Nova, carrying supplies to assist Commander Scott's expedition, has departed this morning aboard the Discovery for the Antarctic relief mission.

Hopary Tasmania Scott Discovery Antarctic Reuter

United States and Panama Canal Treaty Delivered

In York on Saturday a Panama despatch reports the canal treaty was officially handed to Mr Gudger the United States Consul General at the palace in the presence of the junta and notable company. The treaty chest was carried to the Consulate by policemen according to Reuters.

En York Panama United States Gudger Junta and Distinguished Company Reuter

Bulgarian Atrocities Reported In Hatovo Village

Reuters reports Bulgarian authorities say a Bulgarian band murdered Father Athanasius and his brother near Iramnitza Hatovo. The two bodies were mutilated after death, shocking locals as the conflict worsens in Salonika on December 4.

Salonika Athanasius Hatovo Iramnitza

Diet Meets in Tokyo With Opening Expected Tuesday

The Japanese Diet convened today to arrange business, while the Emperor’s formal opening is anticipated on Tuesday. Reports say Russian Viceroy of the Far East Abreief is out of Port Arthur. Britain welcomes the Chilean warships purchase.

Tokyo Abreieff Far East Port Arthur Reuter

Imperial edict forms national army committee

An imperial edict appoints Prince Ching Yuan-shi-kai and a Manchu official to oversee a national army. The panel will coordinate provincial forces with standard small arms, equipment, and organisation.

Prince Ching Yuan-shi-kai

Ex-Queen Natalie Visits Son's Grave in Belgrade

Ex Queen Natalie of Servia arrives in Belgrade to visit the grave of her son Alexander. Laffan reports.

Natalie Vienna Natalie of Servia Belgrade Alexander Laffan

Drastic treatment of the press and a rabbi’s crime

Berlin reports two months suspension of local newspapers for alleged government unfriendliness. In Vienna Rabbi Zitron of Haidodorog Hungary killed his wife and child and then died by suicide in a religious mania.

Berlin Tiflis Russia Laffan Vienna Zitron Haidodorog Hungary Lujan

Spaniards receive double death sentences in Spanish court

A telegram from oulonsa reports two Spaniards found guilty of double murder of two country women. Each was twice sentenced to death for the murders. One man received 17 years penal servitude for aggravated assault. The other faces a murderously assaulting the prison warder charge next week. The court left the order on imprisonment before execution to the high court due to appeals.

Oulonsa High Court Dalsigh

Cotton Crisis Claims Washington Bureau Leak

The New York Times reports that several prominent men including a former Cotton Exchange president allege a leak at the Washington Bureau allowed advance cotton crop estimates to be issued. Reuters notes this assertion as reported from New York.

New York New York Times Cotton Exchange Washington Bureau Reuter

Exciting duel in Paris between Barré and Thomégueux

In Paris a public duel between fencing master Barré and amateur star Thomégueux ended in a 35 minute display of skill and a mutual draw. Spectators, weather and lunch afterward followed the formal affair, sparked by a dispute over invitations to Barré’s assaults-at-arms.

Paris Barré M. Thomégueux France Chori M. Barré M. Thoméeux M. Thomégneux Datziel

Pope Leo XIII Statue Under Way in Italy

Rome reports sculptor Bondi has begun a great marble statue of Pope Leo XIII to crown a hill near Carpineto, the Pontiff's birthplace. The figure will show him blessing land and sea with bas-reliefs of the poor at his feet seeking Holy Father's protection.

Rome Bondi Leo XIII Carpineto

President Roosevelt’s Wild Cat Sent to Zoo

A Washington dispatch reports a Georgia resident sent President Roosevelt a full-grown wild cat as a jab at his Panama policy. The President declined the gift and forwarded the animal to the Zoological Gardens.

Washington New York Herald Paris Georgia Roosevelt Panama Zoological Gardens

Walworth Tragedy Ends in Death of Fishmonger Henry Payn

A Walworth constable found Henry Payn a 49 year old fishmonger with severe throat wounds at 8 Orb Street. Payn rose for breakfast and shortly after sounds from the kitchen led his daughter to discover him dying. He died at St Thomas's Hospital that night. The coroner's officer was notified and an inquest will be held at Lambeth coroner's court.

Rodney-road Orb-street Walworth Henry Payn Payn St. Thomas’s Hospital Lambeth

Dramatic Dalston Arrest Targets Notorious Forger

Scotland Yard detectives nabbed Charles Marchmont Richmond in Dalston Lane after a dramatic pursuit ending with a cab ride to Clerkenwell police court. Richmond, long trusted traveller for jeweller James Hicks, faced charges of embezzlement forgery and bigamy amid a years long pursuit.

Lloyd’s Thorn Dalston-lane Scotland Yard Charles Marchmont Richmond James J. Hicks Hatton-garden Richmond Hicks Clerkenwell Police Court Ete Baxter Dalston Lane

New Stations for the District Railway

Mr. Yerkes advances electrification with two terra cotta model stations at Lilliebridge. Bricks and laborers rush to finish within a month, then experts choose the best design for uniform tubes.

Yerkes Lillie-bridge Lilliebridge

Making of a College Dinner at Morley Memorial College

The ninth annual dinner of the united clubs of Morley Memorial College was held at Covent Garden Hotel with Mr. F. Black presiding. Alderman Bowers and hon secretaries Ayley and Crew attended along with the college clubs. The chairman stressed student effort in promoting the institution and inviting new students, noting equal access for men and women.

United Morley Memorial College Covent Garden Hotel F. Black Alderman Bowers Southwark Borough Council A. Ayley H.G. Crew Literary Cricket

Cunard Wins Mail Race Over Merger Fleet

Incoming New York mails show Cunard victory in the contest with Morgan Merger vessels. Lucania lands at 6.26 am and reaches London by 10 pm. St Paul delayed by fog and signaling down Channel. Campania ahead of St Louis in New York, carrying 1907 bags plus 66 parcels. Etruria misses New Zealand mail. Philadelphia takes bags at North River amid a crowd. American Line fixes February 1 for Plymouth landing to beat Southampton.

New York Cunard Company Morgan- Merger Bsboilly Channel St. Paul Southampton American Line Cunard Campania St. Louis Etruria New Zealand North River Philadelphia Central News Plymouth London

Song of the Manxmen Dinner in London Honors Isle of Man Leaders

The London Manx Society held its annual dinner at the Inns of Court hotel with about 75 guests. Lord Raglan, Lieut Governor of the Isle of Man, attended as a guest of honor, and Mr. C Dougherty presided. Toasts to the Lion Governor and the London Manx Society were given, Ellan Vannin was proposed and sung, marking a successful year for the society.

Inns of Court Hotel London Manx Society Isle of Man London Lord Raglan J.T. Freer Elan Vannin

Poor Who Help the Poor Working Sale at St Thomas Lambeth

A sale of work in aid of the poor of St Thomas parish Lambeth took place at St Thomas hall Waterloo road yesterday. Rev J B Barraclough presided and noted a large visiting staff who distributed relief to the sick and needy. He said many unskilled workers faced unemployment or casual work in winter, while better-off locals willingly helped.

St. Thomas’s Lambeth St. Thomas’s Hall Waterloo Road J. B. Barraclough

Finsbury Park Cycling Club 21st Dinner At Trocadero

About 50 members and friends gathered for the Finsbury park Cycling Club's 21st annual dinner in the Oak Room at the Trocadero Restaurant. Sir George C T Bartley presided and distributed prizes while H Johnson and G H Savournin praised the season. A W Gamage lauded the president in a separate toast as musical numbers entertained by a cast led by Syd Pacy and performers including Bertha Watford and others.

Finsbury Park Cycling Club Oak Room George C. T. Bartley K.C.B M.P H. Johnson G.H. Savournin A. W. Gamage George Bartley Syd Pacy Bertha Watford

Brixton Ramblers Dinner Honors Club History and Growth

Under H Hobson Finch the Brixton Ramblers Bicycle Club held its 24th annual dinner at Empire Hall Trocadero Restaurant with 110 covers. W McCutcheon praised the club’s age size and achievements while secretary H Young spoke optimistically. J Burden Barnes toasted the Ladies and Visitors. James Godden proposed the Ladies visiting toast. the Chairman toast was followed by cheers and the song For he is a jolly good fellow.

H. Hobson Finch Brixton Ramblers’ Bicycle Club Empire Hall W. McCutcheon H. Young J. Burden Barnes James Godden

Arrest on a Liner: Danish Frauds Spur Britain Remand

On the Lucania’s arrival at Liverpool Lars Petersen was arrested on a fraud charge involving thousands of kroners in Denmark. He claimed intent to repay and was remanded to Bow Street. In Madrid a new cabinet forms with Senor Maura as Premier.

Lucania Liverpool Lars Petersen Denmark Petersen Bow Street London Madrid Senor Maura

King's cattle arrive for Islington fat stock show

King Edward's exhibits for the Smith field Club fat stock show arriving in Islington include about thirty entries with the Birmingham champion Hereford among them. The King sends animals from Windsor Sandringham and Balmoral and stands among the strongest exhibitors, with a large poultry class and a Sunday Divine service led by Rev. C. J. Procter.

Edward Smithfield Club Royal Agricultural Hall Islington Birmingham Highlands South Downs Windsor Sandringham Balmoral King Edward Rosebery Durham Coventry Carnarvon Blesmere John Swinburne Stesiald Cathcart C. J. Procter

Admirals Wedding At St Marys Piccadilly A Naval Ceremony

The King and Queen sent gifts to Admiral Sir Henry Stephenson and the Hon Mrs William Keppel who wed yesterday at St Marys Church Piccadilly. The ceremony was led by Rev Edgar Sheppard with Capt Godfrey Faussett as boatman. Notables including Prince Louis of Battenberg and Sir Harry Keppel attended. gifts ranged from a silver Monteith bowl to an Empire table and a trio of liqueur bottles.

Henry Stephenson William Keppel St. Vamen's Church Piccadilly Portsmouth Harry Keppel Lord Saltoun Godfrey Faussett Edgar Sheppard Chapels Royal Arthur Cowie Clewer Windsor Prince Louis of Battenberg Sir Harry Keppel Marquis of Winchester Earl of Clanwilliam Keppel Lowndes Street Sir Henry Lady Stephenson Amport Andover

Champion mice and fanciers show at Walthamstow

Five mice valued at ten each featured at the Walthamstow Fanciers show with the champion mouse exhibited by Mr. W Reynolds of Wolverhampton. Prizes highlighted include a Norwich plainhead won by Mr. J Hodder, a child’s best rabbit by L Whiteley, and Antierp pigeon first with special award to Mr. A Phillips.

Walthamstow W. Reynolds Wolverhampton J. Hodder St. Luke’s Norwich L. Whiteley A. Phillips J. S. Harford Mrs. Andrews Barnsbury

Child’s naked body found in parcel at Liverpool station

A Leeds to Liverpool parcel opened at Limestreet station held a linen bag with the naked body of a child. Iris Tenants agree to purchase. At a Killycan tenancy meeting the Earl of Loneford’s terms for sale of tenants’ interests were accepted by a large majority at 23 years’ purchase.

Leeds Liverpool Limestreet Station Earl of Loneford Killycan

King awards medal to King Edward VII schoolboy

An event at Sandringham saw King bestow a gold medal for all round proficiency on Joseph William Duidding, a King's Lynn King Edward VII Grammar School pupil. Rev W Loyve introduced him as the king congratulated the boy, who is the son of a solicitor's clerk.

Sandringham King’s Lynn King Edward VII Gramemar School Joseph William Duidding W. Loyve S& Pancras Islington Thetford Lveash

King Edward's School Gold Medal Given To Head Boy

The King awarded the Gold Medal for general proficiency to Frederick William Dudding, head boy of King Edward's School Kings Lynn. He was introduced to the King by Rev. Walter Boyce as General the Right Hon. Sir Dighton Probyn and Capt. G. Holford attended. Others including Earl de Gre and Rev. Leonard Tyzrumitt were noted in attendance or arrival.

King Edward's School King’s Lynn Frederick William Dudding J. Dudding the Chase F. W. Dudding Walter Boyce Dig

Chamberlain Invited to Gloucester Meeting

The correspondent invited Mr Chamberlain to speak at Gloucester. His secretary replied he cannot take further engagements until his current campaign ends, but he may begin a second series of speeches next autumn. The Leicestershire Chamber of Agriculture passed a two to one resolution in favor of Chamberlain's scheme after discussing the fiscal questia at two meetings.

Mr. Chamberlain Gloucester

Working Men's College Moves to New Camden Site

Last night E D A Morshead lectured on a Fortnight in the Isles of Greece as the college marks its fiftieth year. Founded to offer low-cost liberal education, it will relocate from Arundel Street to a new building at Crowndale Road and Camden Street after securing funds from a bequest and subscriptions. The Children's Hospital trustees sold the existing premises for 21,000, with 110,000 building fund targeting a site and erection elsewhere. An annual club supper on the 19th will feature speeches by noted professors and trustees.

E. D. A. Morshead Islea Greece J.D. Rogers Frederick Denison Maurice Charles Kingsley Thomas Hughes Tom Brown W. D. Mimpriss Children’s Hospital Working Men's College Arent Ormond Street Crowndale Road Camden Street Camden-town Ormond Street Dicey Westlake Furnival Fletcher Moulton

Hospital Amalgamation Sale Supports Orthopaedic Charity

The annual sale of work for the National Orthopaedic Hospital at Great Portland Street closed after two days, raising about 2001. Duchess of Marlborough was absent. Marchioness of Blandford opened and toured wards. Eight stalls offered fancy articles while Matron’s stall featured clothing for the poor. Next year plans aim to merge with Royal Orthopedic Hospital Hanover Square with a new twin-building site housing 200 beds, funded partly by King Edward's Hospital Fund for London.

Orthopaedic Hospital Great Portland Street Duchess of Marlborough Marchioness of Blandford Royal Orthopedic Hospital Hanover Square King Edward’s Hospital Fund For London

Farm Fire Near Sittingbourne Claims Oats Stack

Fire at a Lower Halstow farm burned a large oats stack and damaged wheat, with water shortages limiting efforts. The Sittingbourne brigade under Captain Peters saved one wheat stack as children playing with matches are blamed for the blaze.

Sittingbourne Peters Lower Halstow

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