War and World News Highlights from Yesterday
Panoramic summary of wartime events and global updates including a hospital ship collision, a steamship missing, battleships attacked, and Sevastopol’s fate. Also reports on London theatre, railways, politics, law, public health, ads, and sports notes from across yesterday’s papers.
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Long Island
Irmh Industries
Yeaterday
London
Scho—Old Bailey
Hoole
Chamberlain
East End
Mongooss
Andrew Wilson
Cahir Healy
A. W. Hutton
London County Council
Kruger
Privy Council
Prince of Wales
Morley
Dietraint
Lady Huntly
Olympia
Lingfield Races
Woolwich Arsenal
Death of Deputy Syveton Shocks Paris
Paris reports a new twist in the Syveton case as Hanna Stubhnacher, a servant, says the deputy died in the bathroom and that she and Madame Syveton moved the body to the study where it was later found. The inquiry weighs whether a crime occurred.
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Paris
M. Syyveton
Hannah Stubhnacher
Madame Syveton
French Poisoning Case Opens In Paris Court
In Paris on Saturday night the Mar seilles poisoning trial continued. Madame Massot and her lover Hubs were found guilty of poisoning her husband with corrosive sublimate. She received life penal servitude. he was sentenced to 20 years penal servitude and 10 years exile. Massot sobbed after sentencing as she left the dock. The victim, an officer, was away often, while Massot, 28, had an affair with a young man named Haba, causing family grief. Letters found later in a corner exposed the crime and motive.
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Paris
Marseilles
Mdme
Massot
Hubs
Haba
Jndie
M. Magsot
Soma
Queen of Holland Returns to The Hague for Winter
The Queen and the Prince Consort have returned to the Hague from the Castle of Loo for the winter. They are reported in good health. Reuter.
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Holland
Tae Haang
Castle
Loo
Hague
Reuter
Pope Leo’s Valet Dies After Pontiff’s Death
Rose Saturday report that Pio Centra, the faithful attendant of the late Pope Leo XII, died today from apoplexy. Centra devoted his life to Leo X, sleeping in an ante-room and enjoying the Pontiff’s full confidence. He foresaw a short time after Leo’s death that his own end would come.
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Pope Leo
Pio Centra
Pope Leo XII
Centra
Leof
Safety of St Mark's in Venice Heralded by Architect
Signor Manfradi, renowned architect and author of the Basilicas of St Mark's report, writes to the Giornale d'Italia that the great monument shows weakness and disintegration but will be long preserved due to effective restoration begun and proposed in his report.
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ST. Mark’s. Rom
Signor Manfradi
St. Mark's
Venice
Giornale d’Itaia
Reuter
Copper stock panic prompt Lawson indictment call
A London holder of Amalgamated Copper Stock asks New York District Attorney to indict Thomas W. Lawson of Boston for circulating falsehoods to depress Amalgamated Copper. He also seeks access to the company books. The DA is out of town and will return Monday. Reuters
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New York
London
Amalgamated Copper
District Attorney
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
Amalgamated Copper Company
Monuit
Reuters
Steamboat Glenisland Blazes in Long Island Sound
A steamer named Glenisland caught fire near the Long Island Sound shore at midnight. Flames cut power and caused panic as a rescue tug navigated darkness. Of 31 aboard, nine died, including seven crew members and two passengers, with no inspection since May.
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New York
Ita
Ma Aloes
Long Islad Sound
Glenisland
Central News
Outrages by brigands near Tangier and Balkan clashes
British subject Knott Hill near Tangier warned by the consulate of capture by brigands. In Macedonia Bulgarian bands intensify after a Bulgarian wedding massacre near Zeleninoh. A two hour clash near Sarakinevo ends with 24 Greeks killed. four escape. Albanian-led killings of Bulgarians reported near Vodena and Uskub with no arrests yet.
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Tvo
Kars
Tandoff
Sarakinevo Ig
Vodens
Vodena
Sandek
Uskub
Reuter
Dingaans Day Meeting Backed by Afrikander Groups
A Dingaans Day gathering in Amsterdam yesterday evening, under the Netherlands South African Association and Christian National Boer Committees, featured Pastor Van Heerden and Boer General Kruitzinger. They traced Dingaans Day's history and thanked Holland for Afrikander support, urging aid to the Afrikander cause amid the ongoing struggle.
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Amsthedam
Netherlands South African Association
Christian National Boer
Pastor van Heerden
Ladybrand
Kruitzinger
Holland
Reuter
Harvard signs Wray as five year coach for sailors
New York reports Harvard University officially engaged Australian coach Wray to lead the students for a five year term. The hiring of the Australian caraman follows prior discussions with Harvard officials and marks a major move for the rowing program.
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New York
Harvard University
Caraman Wray
Anglo French Boxing Contest in Paris Victors Named
A boxing match in Paris this Saturday featured seven bouts between teams of seven men from the Belgize Club of London and Hayle's Academy of Paris. The English team won five matches to two, marking a clear victory in the event.
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Paris
Saven
Belgize Club
London
O DonovAN Rossa Arrives at Queens Town
The arrival of O DonovAN Rossa at Queens town last night is noted with emphasis on the recent travel. The report highlights the recent movement and situates the figure within local context.
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O'Donovan Rossa
Queenstown
Hospital Ship Rohilla Maru Collides with Munshu Maru
Telegram from Moji reports a serious collision near Shimonoseki between Munshu Maru carrying supplies to Japanese troops at Port Arthur and hospital ship Rohilla Maru with many wounded aboard. Rohilla Maru sank after beaching. wounded were landed, ship may be a total loss. Munshu Maru also damaged. Separate dispatches note no encounters night of 15th and describe hospital fire and hospital safety concerns amid broader Russo Japanese War updates.
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Moji
Japan
Port Arthur
Shimonoseki
Railway seizure reported near Shan-hai-kwan
A Paris telegraph from St Petersburg via the Echo confirms Shan-hai-kwan reports that Japan has taken control of the railway along Sinmixting coast northwest of Mukden. The line’s Shan-hai-kesn segment would aid Japanese reinforcements to Liao-yang, raising questions about Chinese neutrality and possible Russian action.
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Paris
St. Petersburg
Echo
Shan-hai-kesn
Sinmixting
Mukden
Thia
Liao-yang
China
Central News
Klado Relegation and Naval News From St Petersburg
Paris dispatch reports Capt Klado relegated by order of the Czar affecting the Grand Duke Alexis and the Admiralty. Klado to Paris. Hilsdo praised after release. reception at Novos Vremya staff and Naval Club. Moscow Nijni Novgorod fund Klade scholarship. Admirals Kaznakoff and Lo to Paris for North Sea Inquiry. Baltic squadron to sail in May. Admiral Davis of the North Sea Commission expected.
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Paris
Hoho
St. Petersburg
Klado
Alexis
Admiralty
St. Klado
Reuter
St. Purezssopg
Hilsdo
Editoris
Novos Vremya
Sid
Naval
Clob
Kilsdo
Russia
Moscow
Nijni
Novgorod
Nevat College
Admiral Kaznakoff
Capt
Ses-Inquiry Commission
Commission set to select fifth member and pick admiral
From New York, On Sunday night to Paria President Lonbet will receive commission members Tuesday. They will visit M Del sengne, Minister for Foreign Affairs, then assemble at the Ministry to select a fifth member. It is believed one sitting will enable agreement and Admiral Spann of the Austro Hungarian Navy will be chosen.
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Reagh Dever
New York
Paria
Lonbet
M. Del‘engse
Foreign Affeira
Spann
London Hospitals urged to boost fundraising effort
London commercial travellers debated raising the Metropolitan Hospital Fund from 63 0541 to an annual 100000. Lord Mayor presided as Sir Joseph Dimsdale urged support, noting hospitals drive medical education and antiseptic advances by Lord Lister. Sir Frederick Treves cited vast hospital resources and operations, urging a special push via St Paul’s collection to reach the target.
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London
Joseph Dimsdale
London Hospital
Sir Frederick
Archdeacon Sinclair
J.” E. Alger
Charles A. Brodie
St. Paul’s
Christie’s dispersal sale of Wickham Mower collection
A large crowd attended Christie’s sale of the late Die Wickham Mower art collection. Fifty five works were offered with prices reported for items by Palma Vecchio Colnaghis Matsys and others. A two day sale of engravings and works from the late Mr Julian Marshall concluded at Sotheby’s yesterday with bids totalling 1,194? 118.
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Christie's
Die Wickham Mower
Wiiabeth
Palma Vecchio
Dowdeswell
Mary ‘Ludor
Agnew
Aly Emily
St.John the Baptist
Sandro Hotti
Future of London Government Lecture at Brixton
J Seymour-Lloyd spoke at St Johns Hall Brixton for the Indon Municipal Society on the future of London government. He hailed the Metropolitan Board of Works and London County Council for progress and urged cross party unity over petty rivalries to pursue essential public work and fair taxation.
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St. John’s Hall
Brixton
J. Seymour-Lloyd
Indon Municipal Society
Ture
London
Metropolitan Board of Works
Dendon County Council
Grouad Nes
Enite
Little Abstainers and Christmas Festival Recap
The Southwark Band of Hope held its annual juvenile gathering at Barmondaly town hall with about 2,400 children from 42 temperance societies attending. President A P Hills presented two banners after the group’s grand march and best formation judging, following summer demonstrations in Southwark Park.
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Southwark
Barmondaly Town Hall
Matto
Tolsaioy
Renee
A. P. Hills
Te Oh Union
Southwark Park
Imperial Defence Committee Meeting at Balfour Home
Yesterday the Defence Committee of the Empire held a two hour session at Mr Balfour's residence 10 Pall Mall. Prince's Pension Corporation reported the annual Christmas event at the Printer's Almshouses in Green took place with inmates receiving presents. A separate accident at His Majesty's Theatre saw Bonnett 42 fall from a ladder twenty feet and suffer brain concussion.
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Balfour
Imperial Nes
Paior Street
Anj
Printera’ Almshousen
Green
e.Collingridge
Bagnepuny
Ida Johnson
Oval Free Hospital
Majesty’s
Jes 'Bonnett
Fraser
Reading youth charged with sham curate fraud
James George Shearer, 17, of Swallowfield, appeared on remand accused of obtaining goods by false pretences and posing as a clergyman. Evidence from Swallowfield tradesmen described repeated purchases paid later by an imagined allowance, with mentions of a false military lineage and a family crest on printed notepaper. He denied ordination but faced several local witnesses before remand for a week.
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Reading
Yeaterday
James George Shearer
Bswallowfeld
M. J. Bacon
Swallowfeld
E. T. Hatt
Oxford
Shearer
60Th Royal Rifles
Cairo
G. J. Bullock
Swallowfield
Riseley Mission Hall
Hoe
Aloop
A.D. Webb
Scotland
B. J.dowse
Baker
At .o&sSwallowfeld
Hatt
Mission Hall
Liant
Eac
Rigeley
Lient
Colonel Shearer
Charre
William Shearer
Church of England
Smallerfield
Messra
Huntley and Palmer's Biscuit Factory
Church Army
London
Divine Compassion
Poplar
Deaths at football strike twice in Northumberland match
Ralph Young a noted Northumberland miners' secretary died suddenly at a Newcastle United versus Sheffield Wednesday match yesterday in Newcastle. He collapsed just before play began and despite medical aid life was pronounced extinct. He was 42 and married.
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Ralph Young
Northumberland Miners
Newcastle United
Sheffield Wednesday
Newcastle
Decdasad
Edgar Foreman
Helens
Huginesrs
Five-Pound Banknotes Lost and Passed On in High Street
Tom Taylor picked up a batch of Bank of England five pound notes in the High Street and gave them away, thinking they were advertising imitations. One recipient found a note was genuine, and efforts are under way to trace others. The owner remains unidentified after the incident yesterday afternoon at Milford.
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Tom Taylor
Bank of England
Lford
Aled
Fires Yesterday Spill Across London Boroughs
A fire at 36 Commodore Street Stepney injured Mary Elizabeth Norn tana aged 47 with burns to arms and hands and she was taken to the London Hospital. Multiple minor fires were logged throughout yesterday at addresses including 42 Trefield Road Mawmers Lane Brixton and Tooley Street. A small fire in Newton Street left two children dustina and Julano Kuteshi with minor burns. The Bishop of Kensington dedicated a new organ at St. Alban’s Church with a large congregation present.
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Commodore Atreat
Stepney
Mary Elizabeth Nortana
London Hospital
Weat-hill
Wandeworth
Pan
Soithgtrest
Clerkenwell
Wood-road
Last -Dalvich
Hallmeremith-road
Tooley-steeer
Counce
Gruen
Kensington
St. Alban’s Church
Actan-green
King Edward and Queen Alexandra visit Bury St. Edmunds
The royals travelled from Culford Hall to the history Abbey gate where the Mayor and Corporation welcomed them with an address. King Edward praised the loyalty shown and wished prosperity for Bury St. Edmunds. The visit included St Mary’s Church and a tablet honoring two queens. 2000 schoolchildren sang as they departed for London.
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Bury St. Fidmunda
Charles
Edward
Queen Alexandra
Culford Hall
Harl
Countess Cadogan
Walcoms
Historia Abbey Gate
Bury St. Edmonds
Misa
France
Victoria
Suffolk
Bury St. Edmunds
London
St. Pancras
Thea
Buckingham Palace
King's Mediterranean visit aboard Victoria and Albert
The King will travel on the Royal yacht Victoria and Albert to the Mediterranean. He sails with escort by the Cruiser Squadron and Malta is among the destinations. The voyage is described as of extraordinary character with varied demonstrations.
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Mediterranean
Malta
Prince and Princess of Wales Visit Brockett Hall Event
The Prince and Princess of Wales will visit Brockett Hall near Hatfield for a morning to afternoon engagement with Lord Ajount Stephen. They plan to return to London Thursday and then travel directly to Sandringham.
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The
Prince and Princess.of Wales
London
Brockett Hall
Hatfield
Ajount Stephen
Sandringham
Princess as art critic visits Finn Art Society exhibit
The Princess of Wales accompanied by Lady Eva Dugdale visited the Finn Art Society on New Bond Street to view water colours and drawings of Italy and France by Mr Murray and Mr Wallace Rim.
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Princess of Wales
Eva Dugdale
Finn Art Society
New Bondstreat
Italy
France
Mfr
Lat Murray
Wallace Rim
Stabbing Affray in Wapping Leaves Man Seriously Wounded
Shortly after one this morning William Herley 21 of Cornwall Street St George’s quarreled with three men between Wapping Wall and New Gravel Lane A foreign seaman drew a knife and stabbed Herley in the stomach He was moved to the London Hospital in a serious condition His assailant was arrested at King David Lane station after receiving a cut over the right eye said to be from a broken bottle
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William Herley
Cornwall-Street
St. George's
Wapping-wail
New Gravel Lane
Horley
London Hospital
King David’s Lane
Found on the railway at Burdett Road station
A porter at the Green Eavorn Railway found a man dead near the signal box by Burdett Road station with head wounds. He was taken to London Hospital in critical condition. A letter in his possession identifies him as a 26 year old employed by a firm in Charterhouse Street.
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Ora O
Stories of Napoleon and a street stabbing near King’s Cross
A Tavistock page notes Napoleon as economical in war and a focus on debt, while a stabbing near King's Cross disrupts a Sunday morning crowd as Mrs Milis is assaulted and taken to Royal Free Hospital for treatment.
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Oscar Browning
Tavistook
Cresent
Kina
Kastim
King’s-croas
Milis
Waa
Hersassilant
Mra
Ellistras
Royal Fresh Hospital
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