Russia and Japan Near Peace Talks Amid War Tensions
A Tokio meeting between Baron Kowara and Baron von Rosen discusses Japan's reply to Russia. Russia rejects key points, including Chinese and Korean sovereignty guarantees. War prep continues. Seoul-Fusan railway aims to finish by 1904 with Japanese control.
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Russia expands in Manchuria with yoke of ports and fleets
Mr Bennet Burleigh reports from Nagasaki on a Manchuria tour noting Russian plans in Dalny and Port Arthur. He describes dock and fort construction, 14 ships at Port Arthur, a mixed Germanic officer corps, coal stocks, and a dragon emblem on local buildings. The Kaiser awards General Teranchi the Order of the Red Eagle in a Berlin message.
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Crown Prince Buys Toys For Child In Potsdam
The Crown Prince, while strolling in Potsdam, bought a toy sheep from an 11 year old vendor for five marks and sent her to the palace with the sheep. He then spent the rest of the evening buying Christmas trees for soldiers of the First Regiment of Guards.
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Attempted assault on Dr Nordau at Zionist ball in Paris
A 23 year old Russian born Jew Chaim Selik Kouban attempted to shoot Dr Max Nordau at a Zionist society ball in Paris. The assailant fired twice. one shot struck a bystander and a bullet lodged in the wall. Kouban was arrested and said he favored Jewish return to Palestine. Nordau supports Great Britain's land grant for a Jewish colony in West Africa.
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Princes Omar Pasha Toussoun sue Suez Canal for 10 million
Pleadings closed in Cairo Mixed Tribunals as Princes Omar Pasha Toussoun and Djemil Pasha Toussoun sue the Suez Canal Company for 250 shares valued at 10 million pounds claiming founder shares of 1855 list by M de Lesseps. Judgment suspended until January 4.
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Red Star Liner Fin Refloated After Grounding
Telegram from Antwerp reports the Red Star liner Fin, grounded at Nieuwensluis on December 19, has been refloated. About 1,000 passengers were landed on Tuesday after the vessel was freed and brought to safety.
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Deadly Duquesne Limited Wreck Shocks America
A collision near Laurel Run on the Baltimore and Ohio line killed about 65 people and fatally burned 15 more. Rescue crews faced looting, while heroism emerged as baggage master John Dom signaled approaching trains with matches and a handkerchief.
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Kishineff Trial Sentences Issued After Jewish Massacre
Gretschin and Marosiuk received seven and five years penal servitude for murder. Twentytwo others faced prison terms from one to six months. Twelve were acquitted and forty eight civil actions were dismissed. The jury proceedings and Protocals reportedly fuel Jewish persecution in Bessarabia as Dr Solokoff is said to have been arrested to deter Jewish victims counsel.
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Panama Republic Recognition Confirmed by Britain
Telegram from Washington on Christmas Day reports that the British consul informed the Junta that Great Britain formally recognizes the Republic of Panama. Senor Reyes the Colombian delegate and president elect presented to Mr Hay a protest against U S recognition of the Panama Republic.
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Six motor-cars for the Empress of China arrive in Tientsin
The Governor-General Yuan Shi Kai intends to present six motor-cars to the Empress of China. They reached Tientsin where two German engineers are fitting them for use. The vehicles resemble tramcars with ornate interiors and seats for six, along with lamps, looking-glasses, silk curtains.
Big Fight With the Mullah in Somaliland Despatch
War Office dispatches Major-general Egerton reports heavy fighting near Badwein in Somaliland. British and Tribal Horse forces repel 2,000 Dervishes, with 80 enemy killed and 100 wounded. British losses include wounded and a missing man. Italian government congratulates officers for Durbo bombardment.
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Fatal attack on Albanian Christian officials at Gusinie
A Christian judge and two Christian gendarmes appointed to posts at Gusinie in Northern Albania were fatally harmed by Mussulians. The report notes no foreign consulate at Gusinie.
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Royal Divorce Granted in Dresden Case
The marriage between Prince Schoenburg Waldenburg and Princess Alice formerly Bourbon was dissolved today in Dresden.
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Paris Bakers Strike Over Registry Offices Abolition
Paris bakers walked out on Wednesday protesting a government plan to abolish registry offices used for obtaining work. Labor leaders pushed a hasty bill through the Chamber, with Senate opposition seen as likely despite union pressure.
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London County Council Meets on Hampstead Road Plans
The London County Council held its weekly meeting at Spring Gardens with Lord Monkywell presiding. The Improvements Committee proposed a capital estimate not exceeding 245,5001 for works on Hampstead Road and related rails.
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Rex. General O Connor recalled. sapphire found. zebras trained
General O Connor recalled from Algeria command. Emil Urban in Beuthen Silesia sentenced to 18 months for lèse majesté and listed as blind. A large sapphire found near Standerton South Africa. geologist to survey the district. Five German lieutenants transferred to field transport battalion No 16 at Forbach. Paris duel injures both journalists but not seriously. they shake hands. Nome Alaska bans gambling prompting Behring Sea ice casino plan. Rome audience with Lady Bertie expresses Britain visit pleasure. Dar es Salaam zebra training praised under Governor Geitzen. Chicago reports livery drivers striking hindering funeral hearses. several disturbances occur. Sultan of Turkey attends Eid prayers in Constantinople. Norway bans Arctic whaling for ten years. Council discusses tramway expenditure and rail contracts. bids favor British and Belgian steel. plan to educate committee and housing reforms outlined.
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Emperor of Austria Plans Spring Visit to England
London reports with authority from the Lord Mayor that Emperor Francis Joseph will visit King Edward in England next spring. The Emperor recalled the pleasure of Edward’s visit and, though aged, said he wished to undertake the journey, aiming to go to England next spring after Methuen delivered the British Field Marshal insignia to Vienna.
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Kaiser and Waterloo
The German Emperor's Hanover speech on December 19 marks the centenary of the Hanover regiments. He toasted the German Legion for deeds aiding Blucher and the Prussians in saving the English army at Waterloo. The Times NY correspondent notes ridicule over the Water logo explosion while The Evening Post mocks the idea as gaiety of nations.
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Gift to France from Lord Curzon of Indian Army medals
The complete collection of Indian Army medals from 1799 to 1900 was presented to the French Government for the Military Museum at the Invalides. M. Delcassé sent a cordial letter of thanks for the gift.
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Dreyfus Case Revision Approved by Paris Committee
Paris reports that the Revision Committees unanimously found the Dreyfus case revision justified. A Vienna telegram notes violence in Hermannsdorf Bohemia where villagers attacked a mayor amid aid-distribution disputes, the mayor succumbing to injuries. A Lugano printers strike reduces papers to two pages during the action.
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Guy’s Tonic Promises Digestion and Vitality Boost
Advertises Guy’s Tonic as a universal aid for weak digestion and poor appetite. Claims to restore appetite, ease digestion, aid liver function, and strengthen nerves and vitality, with the product offering “triple power” on digestion, liver, and nerve centers.
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Guy's Tonic Praised in Letters for Indigestion Cure
Advertisements quote testimonials from Mrs Hall Miss Harding and others praising Guy's Tonic as a cure for indigestion and a general restorative. Readers are urged to try a six ounce bottle priced at 1s 13d, sold by chemists and stores nationwide.
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