Far East clash as Tokyo and Moscow push renewed talks
Tokyo hosts a prolonged conference of Elder Statesmen and Ministers to study Russia’s reply to Japan. Russians are said to reject the proposals and negotiations will reopen. In Mokpo, Korean laborers’ strike leads to marines and firing on rioters. Seventeen Koreans reported wounded as Korean coal workers boycott Japanese merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Japan
Tokyo
Seoul
New York
Mokpo
Tokio
Balkan reforms stall as Porte delays Macedonia scheme
Wednesday reports say the Ottoman Porte resists reform efforts in Macedonia and challenges the Civil Agent title for M. Demeric and Herr von Muller. A Bulgarian military buildup prompts a Turkish complaint to Baron von Calice and M. Zinovieff, while Sofia defends measures as public opinion driven. Six batteries of Krupp field guns are expected soon.
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Constantinople
Porte
Macedonia
M. Demeric
Herr von Muller
Baron von Calice
M. Zinovieff
Bulgaria
Sofia
Krupp
Damaraland Rising Under Fire on River Patrols
Hartebeeste River telegram dated Dec 12 reports a Hot tentot laager attacked and captured by a German patrol. Hottentots drove Germans across the river and fired as they retreated, with Cape police under heavy fire on the southern bank. A German lieutenant and a soldier were badly wounded, three Hottentots killed and two wounded. Berlin intelligence mentions an attack on Uhebis Customa station with one corporal and one trooper killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartebeeste
Berlin
Customa
Uhebis
South-west Africa
Mr Carnegie Predicts Britain Loses South Africa
Andrew Carnegie told a New York public meeting on Wednesday that Great Britain would lose South Africa as the Dutch strength grows while the British rise ends. He asked what Britain would give for nine million men as placable and lovable as the negro in a provocative comparison.
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Andrew Carnegie
New York
Great Britain
South Africa
Britain
Foreign epitome of world events and notable obituaries
A digest of 19th century international items including Archduchess Clotilde’s death at 19 from a pulmonary illness near Cordova tragedy with rail embankment collapse that killed fourteen. Also reports of Harvard professor Mattery on scarlet fever germ, U S Senate chaplain Hale, horses of the late King of Servia sold in Belgrade, Cardinal Gotti’s 34 million lire legacy, Paris area train collision injuring nineteen, Franco‑Prussian war saddle with $5,000 cash found, King Alfonso’s forthcoming European tour, German Emperor’s rebuke of his son over a theatre visit, and Honorary electoral election for Sir William Gowers by Vienna Medical Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clotilde Marie Raineria
Joseph
Cordova
F. B. Mattery
Harvard Medical School
Tus& Washington Senate
Edward Everett Haile
Boston
William H. Milburn
Hale
King of
Leo XIII
Nuisy-le Sec
Paris
Duke of
Saxe-Meiningen
Orlon
Luxemburg
Figaro
Alfonso
Crown
Berlin
Daily Express
Lessing
Jena
Sedan
Germany
Cruelty in the German Army Ordered Inspectors to Expose Abuse
The Kaiser orders regimental captains to regularly inspect soldiers for signs of ill use and report cases. Record bursts reveal 618 maltreatment cases and 57 improper treatment cases this week. Lieut Schillny of the 93rd Infantry got 15 months for maltreatment. Sgt Franzky of the 85th Infantry got five years for 1520 maltreatment cases and 100 improper cases. Breidenbach case returns to Berlin Military Court. Capt Von Grolman sentenced to four weeks but court reduces to 14 days.
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Guards
Schillny
93Rh
Sergt
Franzky
85Th Infantry Regiment
Breidenbach
Berlin
von Grolman
Capt. von Grolman
Supreme Military Court
Blood Money Controversy in China Inland Mission Indemnity
Amid Boxer incidents in Cheng Chou province several China Inland Mission agents were killed and a 7 0001 indemnity demanded by Britain. CIM rejected it as blood money, Wesleyan Society considered distribution to mission schools and hospitals but declined. Yale mission in Cheng Chou reportedly asked to consider accepting funds for education.
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Ching
China Inland Mission
Cheng Chou
Wesleyan Missionary Society
China
London
Yale University U
Sailors Rest Opened At Victoria Dock Road Institute
A new seamen's institute at Victoria Dock road is opened by the Missions to Seamen after being handed over by the Marquis of Northampton as executor to the late Lady Ashburton. It offers board and lodging at modest rates, a billiard room, libraries, games, and quiet rooms. No alcohol is sold onsite, tea coffee and temperance drinks prevail. About two score beds, rooms well fitted, and plans include further site and church work with about a thousand pounds spend on alterations. Donations of books and pictures are invited by Rev. E. Sinker.
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Victoria Dock-road
Marquis of Northampton
Lady Ashburton
Seilora
Jack
Greg
Marryat
Salt School
E. Sinker
NEW SWISS PRESIDENT ELECTED BY BERNE ASSEMBLY
The Berne Federal Assembly elected M Comtesse and M Ruchet as President and Vice President of the Swiss Confederation for the coming year. In other news General Delarey has won over Boer prisoners at Ahmednazar, signing allegiance to Britain and preparing to return to Bombay. A King's Bench court eyed where Lieut Vyner should be tried for Cape remount fraud. A Crimean veteran Sergt John Nixon Bond, linked to Waterloo and Peninsular War service, was laid to rest. Soap ads and skin lotion notices fill the page.
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M. Comtesse
Radical
Federal Council
Neuchatel
M. Ruchet
Vaud
Berne
Federal Assembly
Swiss Confederation
Delarey
Bombay
King’s Bench
Lieut. Vyner
Cape
South Africa
Bow-street
Fakik
Theo
Warrington
John Nixon Bond
Waterloo
Sebastopol
19Th Light Infantry
Liverpool Regiment
Bermuda
View Parliament of First Test Match Australia
In the new Parliament the balance of parties will be approximately Ministerialists six Opposition thirteen Labour Party seventeen in the Senate. In the House of Representatives Ministerialists twenty seven Opposition twenty five Labour Party nine hundred twenty nine thirty one. The Labour party have thus scored a big success, to which women who have the franchise contributed.
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Labour
England Wins After Great Fight in Sydney Test
England defeated Australia by five wickets in the first test at Sydney after a gripping five day match. Foster starred for England with a record individual score, while Noble, Trumper, and Hill led notable Australian advances amid crowd unrest over an umpiring decision.
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Warner
Australia
Sydney
Noble
Foster
Arnold
Braund
Howell
Hopkins
England
Hirst
Bosanquet
Lilley
Hill
Relf
Gregory
Rhodes
Bateman
Kelly
Duff
Trumper
Crockett
Grand Stand
Thibet Expedition advances toward Chumbi Valley
The British Thibet mission and escort crossed Jelep Pass reaching Rinchengong Sunday. Officials from Chinese and Thibetan sides were friendly as Colonel Younghusband and Colonel Macdonald moved from Darjiling to Chumbi. Troops head to Khamba Jong for concentration. Dalai Lama letters returned. locals favor Indian trade though Lhassa monks hold influence.
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Jelep Pass
Rinchengong
Younghusband
Ucolonel J. R. Macdonald
Darjiling
Chumbi
Khamba Jong
Dalai Lama
Lhassa
Thibet
Flora and a Seagull Officers Reprimanded
A Victoria telegram reports the court martial into HMS Flora strandings found Captain Baker and Lieutenant Grant severely reprimanded for neglect or default endangering the ship. Defence cited a seagull on a beacon as causing mistaken steering marks. the lookout misread a Village Point buoy distorted by fog, making a gull appear as a white disc.
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Victoria
British Columbia
H.M.S. Flora
Baker
Lieut
Grant
Deily Mail
Bile Beans Claim Cure for Bilious Attacks
A Ware woman recounts recurring bilious attacks with headaches sickness and yellowing. After taking Charles Forde's Bile Beans she reports rapid improvement and eventual cure, with attacks ceasing and color restored.
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Clara Day
Priory-street
Ware
Herts
Chas. Forde
Bile Beans Promise Cure For Crostwight Woman
Mrs. Dixon of Crostwight, East Norfolke, after sixteen failed remedies and thirty years of biliousness, reports relief from Bile Beans. The ad claims the product cures, not just relieves, and offers a free sample via a mail-order form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
Crostwight
East
Depot
Leeds
Lloyd's News
Zam Buk Healer Claim Advertises Superior Skin Remedy
An advertisement touts Zam-Buk as an advanced skin remedy superior to common ointments. It promises rapid healing for bruises cuts burns and scalds, with antiseptic action and gentle use on delicate skin. The product is described as refined from rare plants without rancid fat or minerals.
London Lady's Praise for Zam-Buk Cure Ad
A dated testimonial from Miss Grack Mugrar praising Zam-Buk for cuts and burns. The letter claims rapid healing after wrist burns and finger cuts and notes a publication permission. It lists uses and pricing with address references to Zam-Buk Co. and a chemist supply point.
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MR. Carnegie
Enalis H. Paysteran
William R. Gowers, M.D
F.B
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Italies
Galadi
Mudug
Rome
Aden
Galileo
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Somaliland
H.M.S. Mohawk
Tukala
Sambuks
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Gaunt
Mohawk
Durbo
Haagli
Parliament
B. E. Foster
Lord’s
Oxford
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Armstrong
Orumper
Hayward
Tyldesley
Astralian
Laver
Saunders
Alresford
Catherine Foster
George Foster
1St Batt
Gibraltar
Corfu
West Indies
Canada
Royal Marines
Finst Ixnines
R. A. Duff
Arnold Oy
Wosiari
Arnola Peneecsereee
M. A. Noba
Poster
W. W. Armatrong
A. J. Hopkins
W. P. Howell
E. Gregory
J. Kelly
Tdo
Sabese Racesceeneas
Opeeonea V
CG. Hill
M. A. Noble
St Lilley
W. Armstrong
RE. Fost Sr
Howe
J. T. Bosanquet
Rel
Arnstrong
Saunders Rhodes
Daniaas Epigaceniae
Phedeonsaae
P. F. Warner
Eaetsions
St Kelly
C Noble
Ec Noble
London Lady’s Praise
Albion Villas-road
Syden Andham
Miss Grack Mugrar
Zam-Buk Co
Sted Crosa
B.C
Chemosta
Zam-Buk Univers
Bux
Lloyd's
Albert
Farringdon-Street
Locron Gqtedman
Dassail Co
Opti
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