The King's Visit to Cambridge and London Notices
Foreign telegrams and summaries of yesterday’s law, police, and inquests. Coverage includes port Arthur, Yalu, Siberian invasions, the King’s Cambridge visit, court proceedings, and extensive advertisements. boxing, theatre, and society items pepper the issue with notes on pensions and local events.
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Korea
Japan
Port Arthur
Yalu
Cambridge
Printers’ Pension Corporation
Arnold Forster
London
Streatham Hill
Dvorce Court
Imperial Parliament
London County Council
Siberia
Venezuela
Birmingham
Navy
M Sic
Croydon
Andrew Wilson
L.C.C
Princess Christian
Greenwich
Geo. R. Simg
E. T. Hooley
Sals
Shrubb
Dinner Honors Paardeberg Anniversary In Ottawa
Ottawa Saturday Night notes Lord Minto entertained about 100 officers for Paardeberg battle anniversary. Present were Canadian Militia Minister and Major General Lord Dundonald. Reuter report.
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Ottawa
Lord Minto
Paardeberg
Lord Dundonald
Reuter
Ottawa Militia Establishment plan outlined
Ottawa reports Saturday Night details a scheme for the new Militia Establishment setting a peace footing of 4924 officers and 42334 men, an increase of 1495 officers and 4090 men. Reuter.
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Ottawa
Reuter
Premier of New South Wales sails for New Zealand
Sir John Lee the Premier of New South Wales has sailed for New Zealand owing to ill health. Attorney-General Wise will act as Premier during his absence. A report notes an abetting banker surrender in Brevin with Fritz Meyer turning himself in to police today.
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Srpynezr
John Lee
New South Wales
New Zealand
Wise
Leuter
Capitol Fire Destroys Wisconsin State Capitol
A fire at 6 15 this morning nearly destroyed the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison causing estimated damage of 800000 dollars. Reuters reports the blaze heavily damaged the building and prompted emergency response.
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America
Mansison
Wisconsin
Reuter
DISSENSIONS IN THE FRENCH CABINET REPORTED
Paris reports profound differences of opinion among ministers. The cabinet no longer holds Ministerial Council discussions. Each minister submits papers to colleagues for signature with minimal explanation, and no open exchange of views occurs, according to Figaro via Reuters.
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Paris
Figaro
Reuter
Californian Pitchblend Yields Much Radium
New York reports Mr. W. W. Hammer of Edison experiments with Colorado pitchblend. He declares the American mineral produces radium far better than European sources and that its mine can ship 500 tons daily for months, signaling a strong domestic supply potential.
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New York
Wisconsin fireship sets four world gunnery records
A Manila telegram reports the United States ship Wisconsin achieved four world records in naval gunnery by scoring nine bullseyes in ten minutes with a 13 inch gun, indicating exceptional marksmanship.
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New York
Manila
United States
Wisconsin
Reuter
Dangers of Rontgen Rays Case in Czernowitz Dismissed
In Czernowitz a patient who underwent X ray treatment to remove hair sued her medical adviser claiming damages for facial scars. The court dismissed the case with costs, ruling the doctor's responsibility had not been proven.
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Vienna
Czernowitz, &Indy
Costa
Lufam
Near East Crisis Delicate Talks Resume Between Turkey and Bulgaria
Official advices from Sofie report renewed negotiations between Turkey and Bulgaria instigated by the Powara. The frontier remains volatile and hostilities could resume within 24 hours amid Turkish incursions. Sofia maintains war-averse policy, seeking reassurance from England and Continental powers that Turkey will be barred from attack.
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Sofie
Powara
Turkey
Bulgaria
Sofia
Goluchowski
Count Lamadorff
England
Honour for Mr Bryce Elected to French Academy
Paris on Saturday the French Academy of Science unanimously elected James Bryce M P to the academy in place of the late Professor Leoky Dalztel.
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Paris
French Academy of Science
James Bryce
M.P
Academy
Leoky
Dalztel
Lieutenant Killed by Smuggler in Minas Fight
In Minas on a Saturday near Como a frontier guard lieutenant named Baldini, feared by smugglers for his rigor, was shot dead in the dark by an unknown assailant, identified only as Laffan.
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Minas
Como
Frontier Guards
Baldini
Laffan
Charge Against a Bishop Sends Dijon Clergy Into Turmoil
Paris reports an extraordinary imposture case at Dijon accusing Bishop Sgr. le Norgez of Froemgeon practices. Seminary students reportedly struck the Dijon diocesan seminary in protest. The bishop offers 5000 francs for proof of the allegation.
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Paris
Dijon
le Norgez
Diogesan
Laffan
Enormous Sprats Sent From Danzig to Riga Trade Route
Beruin reports a large shipment of sprats from Danzig bay Ong firm totaling 2,000 ewts. The Riga market processes the fish as anchovy and may re export under a Russian trade arc.
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Beruin
Danzig Bay
Riga
Laon
London Paris Athletic Club Smoking Concert Held at Cafe Monico
The second annual smoking concert of the London Paris Athletic Club drew about 350 members from the London and Paris exchange last night at Cafe Monico. President A Moraton Mandeville chaired the event and noted in a brief speech that everyone could assist in his duties through cooperation.
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London-Paris Athletic Club
London and Paris Exchange
Cafe Monico
A Moraton Mandeville
Bara
Korea and Japan form alliance as sea actions rage at Port Arthur
Reported treaty links Korea with Japan granting occupation rights if Korea’s independence is threatened. Concurrent Russian dispatches describe Russian ships sunk and harbor bombardment at Port Arthur. Russian forces advance on Manchuria rail corridor near Liao Yang and Yalu river with cavalry crossing the Yalu.
Russian Battles Near Port Arthur Reported by Telegrams
Telegrams dated February 26 describe Admiral Alexeieff and General Pflug relaying Japanese and Russian actions around Port Arthur. Russian cruisers Bayan Askold and Novik engaged, torpedo boats exchanged fire, batteries claimed a Japanese torpedo-boat loss, and a boiler explosion occurred on a Japanese vessel amid night battles and coastal bombardment.
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Sr. Purerssure
Alexeieff
Port Arthur
Bayan
Askold
Novik
Port Adams
Yellow Sea
Reuter
Pflug
Petersspura
Dalny
Craigers Askold
Batteriaa
Vladivostok Reoita
Buesky Island
Noy
Fievingr Harbour
Goldbins Bay
Goldbina Bay
Japanese Fleet Bombards Port Arthur and Shelters
Japanese reports from London detail actions near Port Arthur with ships Hokoku Maru Bushu Maru and others sinking or damaged. Russian Bayan Bayan and Askold engaged in long range bombardments and pursuit, with ships from both sides sustaining and avoiding casualties.
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London
PortArthur
Hathenr
Novi Fa
Bayan
Innner
Japan and Korea Sign Historic Alliance Treaty
A treaty of alliance between Japan and Korea was signed on the 23rd of the month. The agreement pledges mutual support for Korea's independence and internal administration while enabling Japan to aid Korea's welfare and defense. It outlines joint efforts to secure peace in the region, protect territorial integrity, and allow strategic cooperation in case of external aggression, with provisions for third power mediation and shared security interests.
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Japan
Korea
Tianesea
Yongampho San
Apsnene
Tokio
Keres
Koréa
Infira
Seat Trea
State For Foreign Affaira
Heyalu
Russian Cavalry Advances Near Yalu River Front
Russian forces push along the Pekin road on the Yalu south bank near Su-chen after crossing the river at Antong and Yongampho. Cossack scouts move along caravan routes ten miles east of Ping-yang, with infantry positioned far to the north and northwest, underscoring the widening front.
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Ta-to-be
Tatong-ka
Bay of Kores
Wija
Yalu
Antong
Yongampho
Pekin Road
Su-chen
Ping-yang
Infantry
Russians Penetrate Northern Korea As War Rumors Rise
A large body of Russian troops with over 50 guns has reportedly reached 60 miles north of Pingyang, with smaller detachments closer to the town. An estimated 6,000 Russians have penetrated Northern Korea and telegraphic lines north of Pingyang are out of action. Reports from Harbin describe quiet conditions with patrols and new signals on the heights near Gundiplin. A British steamer was stopped by a Russian warship near latitude 26 north, and funds and gifts support the Russian war effort.
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Szovt
Pingyang
Korea
Ping-yang
Central News
Sv. Prrerssura
Harbin
Eiverything
Pogranitschnaya
Gundiplin
Nada Eschi
Datsan
Vankuren
Perr
Benalder
Yokohama
Devonport memorial marks Doris crew in South African war
A memorial was unveiled in Devonport to honor 14 crew members of HMCS Doris who died in the South African War. A captured pom pom gun stands on Dartmoor granite, with the inscription Ready aye Ready and panels detailing the memory of shipmates who fell in the 1809 1902 campaign.
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Doris
Devonportark
Metal Piste Cronje
Paardeburg
Dartmoor
West Country
Devonport
Hmcs, Doris
Westminster bridge collision injures rider after car crash
A motor car rammed a brougham on Westminster bridge at 11.45 pm causing the carriage to skid and the wheels to derail. A gentleman inside was taken to St Thomas's Hospital with a minor ear wound after the incident. Separately, goods of nine rate resistors including three Nonconformist ministers were seized on distress warrants at Sedgley and moved to the Court House Hotel for sale.
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Westminster Bridge
St. Thomas's Hospital
Sedgley
Court House
King receives Lord Tennyson on relinquishing Australian post
Bolloxmvenam Palace reports the King granting an audience to Lord Tennyson regarding his relinquishment as Governor of the Commonwealth of Australia. At MaseisoRnouck House the Prince of Wales attended a standing committee meeting of trustees for the Bri Mouseum at the Natural History Museum in South Kensington.
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Bolloxmvenam Palace
Lord Tennyson Iq
Commonwealth of Australia
MaseisoRnouck House
Prince of Wales
Na’ History Museum
South Kensington
Duchess of Albany Hosts Visit Ends with Royal Departure
The reigning Prince and Princess of Waldeck-Pyrmont finished their stay at Claremont with departure from Esher station to Waterloo. They then proceeded from Victoria to Queenborough pier en route to The Hague in their royal tour.
Dr Emil Reich Praises Parthenon as World Drama in Marble
Dr Emil Reich told university extension listeners at the British Museum that the Parthenon embodies the highest religious, philosophical, and artistic expression in ancient Greek culture. He linked sculpture to daily life and noted the Athena temple’s ties to Greek religion and imperial adornment. Afterward, the audience viewed the Elgin marbles as Lord Hesy thanked the lecturer.
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Emil Reich
Athens
Athend
Vistoria
Actes
Lord Hesy
London School Board
Lesturer
Paddington opens new technical institute at Saltran oreacent
A historical Paddington event occurred yesterday as the Saltran oreacent technical institute opened with Lord Monkewell presiding. Sir Arthur Ricker of London University declared the building open and urged shared access to knowledge to raise general culture and education. He hoped for closer ties with London University and the broader educational movement.
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Paddington
Saltranoreacent
Lord Monkewell
Arthur Ricker
London University
Lawson Foster
A. Ricker
Bresent
Woman leapt from Blackfriars Bridge, rescue attempt failed
A young attired woman leaped from Blackfriars Bridge in the early hours. A brave constable dived in to save her, but she disappeared in darkness as steamboat pier officials retrieved the exhausted man.
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Blackfriars Bridge
Tayo
Lord Onslow Urges Education to Keep Men on Shropshire Farms
Lord Onslow, president of the Board, warned that vocational education now taught in schools will mainly benefit county lads and urged county councils to provide agricultural education to encourage them to remain on the land. A separate report notes a theatre premiere in Shrewsbury and a fatal horse racing incident at Acton, where a labourer from South Ealing died after a dog incident. Lord Plunket was named Governor of New Zealand succeeding the Earl of Ranfurly.
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Lord Onslow
Fanonie and Oat
Gee Bary
Ne Hee
County Council
Cils
Fife
Ariel Wylford
Rene Serery
Rost
Newgasth Lisbees
Donat Tan Fay
Actonwea
Aén Onitens Hospital
Mertapeph F Inglesfield
South Ealing
New Zmananp
Lord Plunket
Earl of Ranfurly
New Zealand
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Ware
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Owan
Theaver
SAPAN
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Brepin
St. Petersburg
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Ural Mountains
Porsressure
Count Tolstoy
Far East
Inagaki
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Aldershot
1St Cavalry Gade
Scobell
Royal Irish Hussars
Foxton Hall
Chifu
Mesars. G. C. Dunn and Company
Liverpool
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Cronje
Duchess OF Albany
Queen Victoria
Goddess Athene
Paddington’s New Technical Institute
Blackfriars
Constable
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