Minister Wu Speaks on Modern China and Patriotism
Wu Ting Fang, Chinese envoy, addressed the American Asiatic Association on China’s modernization and growing trade ties with the United States. He denied a boycott rumor, urged mutual fair play, and praised U S relations as friendly while noting nationalist sentiment in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minister WU
China
Wu Ting-Fang
American Asiatic Association
Poycott
Japan
Association
VS. Ho
New York
Lee Wing
Kwang Wing Lin
Legation
Huntington Wilson
Midrumo
Seth Low
John Barrett
International Bureau of American Republics
Orient
Mr. Low
Roosevelt
Asiatic
Far East
United States
America
Foord
South
Central America
Australia
Grape-Nuts Described as More Than a Breakfast Food
The text argues Grape-Nuts is more than a breakfast food, containing nourishing elements of wheat and barley. It claims the product is quickly absorbed to rebuild brain and nerves and to store energy for thinking and acting, and notes its flavor enhances appetite with a stated “There’s a Reason.”
Persian Brigands Routed Near Pessian Forces
News from St. Petersburg reports Persian brigands driven back by Pessian troops with heavy losses and retreating to the mountains. A Russian detachment from Belo Suvar advances into Persian territory awaiting reinforcements. In Tiflis 2900 troops are sent to the frontier as caravans fear the disrupted Caspian trade route near Lenkoran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St, Petersburg
Belosuvar
Ngarn
Tabriz
Tiflis
Caspian Sea
Persia
Lenkoran
Haitian Legislature Opens Amid Ceremonies In Port au Prince
In Port au Prince on April 21 the Legislature opened with grand ceremonies in the Senate Chamber attended by Diplomatic Corps members American and British naval officers and Haitian military officers. Troops filled adjacent streets as Minister Marcelin read President Nord Alexis message pledging to repress insurrection and seeking legislative cooperation to maintain order and protect citizens and foreigners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port-Au-Prince
Senate
M. Marcelin
Commerce and Finance
Nord Alexis
Attempt on Cabrera persists amid student shooting
In Guatemala City on April 61 President Estrada Cabrera narrowly escaped an attack as he traveled from his residence to the National Palace to meet newly appointed American Minister William Neimke. Troops quickly surrounded the assailants and took them into custody as the military authorities asserted control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guatemala City
Guatemala
Estrada Cabrera
National Palace
William Neimke
Vienna Professor Seeks Catholicism After Papal Chapel Sacrilege
In Rome on April 21, Dr Feilbogen the Viennese professor said no insult was intended for the Easter mass incident in the Pope's private chapel on April 19. He and his wife and a woman reportedly removed consecrated wafers from their mouths after mass and now express willingness to embrace Catholicism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Feilbogen
Cholera Epidemic Warning Placed Across City
The peace sect of Police in Saint Petersburg issues placards warning residents of an expected cholera epidemic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
April 21 Updates Across Europe and Tokyo
Reports from Berlin and Schleswig-Holstein note heavy snow and late spring, with Berlin hit by gusts. Dublin cites Churchill’s Irish self government assurances while Redmond backs Churchill. Copenhagen welcomes King Edward and Queen Alexandra. Tokyo hosts banquet honoring David Murray for shaping Japan’s modern education system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferlin
Empire
Schleswig-Holstein
Fisenach
Hhoenne
Berlin
Dublin
Winston Spencer Churchill
Manchester
Liberal Party
John T. Redmond
United Irish League
Mr. Churchill
Tokio
Japan
David Murray
Ore Pionnnz
Race Update and Sailings From Seattle to Vladivostok
Report from Seattle shows Alaskan rails impassable and a return from Valdez to Seattle with arrival in Seattle. Vessels instruct navigation toward Yokohama en route to Vladivostok and Paris via Vladivostok. One steamer departed Seattle April 20 for Vladivostok as the race advances to the 71st day with distances listed as 6036 4836 and 2966.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valdez
Seattle
Invidar
Yokohama
Vladivostok
Paris
American Thomas car Starts Siberian Dash to Paris
Seattle April 21 The American Thomas car ended a four day layover as the Shawmut left harbor carrying the car toward Japan and then Vladivostok. Fr L Thomas watched from the wharf as the crew prepared for the restart, hoping to reach Paris first amid Siberian dangers and bandit perils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Seattle
Washington
Thomas
Paris
Japan
America
I i
Pacific
Fr. L. Thomas
Thomas Motor Company
Goode
Tiveen
Glenlogan
Vladivostok
San Francisco
Golden Gate
Yokohama
Praise for American Navy From British Designer
Sir William Henry White, former British warship designer, said American naval criticisms are unfounded. He praised U S naval architects as capable and well trained, with store of experience and American mechanical ingenuity backing a fleet that he considers second only to the British Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
William Henry White
Four more deaths from Texas floods reported
The New York Times reports four additional flood deaths in Texas: J. F. Ainsworth drowned in the Concho River while on a tour for a Democratic District Attorney nomination. Harry Norris, 17, in Elm Creek. Henry Crockfort, 11, in White Rock Creek. Dr. Wallace Rouse of the State Medical College in Galveston killed by lightning on a Gulf wharf. Trinity Brazos and Colorado Rivers are slowly falling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Dallas
Texas
J. F. Ainsworth
Concho River
Harry Norris
Elm Creek
Henry Crockfort
White Rock Creek
Pallas
Wallace Rouse
State Medical College
Galveston
Gulf
Trinity, Brazos
Clorado
Quebec Steamers Plan Summer Run to Canada
The Quebec Steamship Company announces a summer service from New York to Quebec with calls at Halifax and Charlottetown. The first trip is July 4, and the July 18 voyage heads directly to Quebec arriving July 23 to mark the citys 300th anniversary ceremonies and view British warships led by the Prince of Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec Steamship Company
New York
Bermuda
West Indies
Quebec
Halifax
Charlottestown
Prince
Edward Tisland
Prince of Wales
Wreck death toll total 42 near Melbourne Braybrook Junction
Forty two bodies were recovered from the Braybrook Junction wreckage after the Ballarat and Bendigo trains collided on April 19 near Melbourne. Authorities expect more bodies beneath the debris and report eighty eight injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Australia
Ballarat
Bendigo
Braybrook Junction
Thomas Car Leaves Seattle for Japan Across the Pacific
Thomas Car departs Seattle aboard a mission to Japan with confidence of victory as he aims to steer foreign car imports toward Paris despite ongoing troubles.
Shaw Libel Suit Witness Testifies in Defense
Leslie M. Shaw ex Secretary of the Treasury testified for the defense in the Borgfeldt libel case against the American Protective Tariff League. He discussed alleged methods to influence officials and undervaluations of Borgfeldt imports, citing letters and a large merchants’ petition. Wakeman then described the league as a protective tariff group aiding domestic production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie M. Shaw
the Treasury
American Protective [Tariff League
Borgfeldt Importing Company
Swann
The
American Economist
League
George Borsfeldt Company
Custom House
Lyman. J. Gage
Shaw
Wilbur F. Wakeman
Protective Tariff League
Borgfeldt
Lyman d. Gage
Wakeman
Borgfeldt Company
Funeral for Ferdinand Fox Jencken Seventy Years Spirit Family Leader
Fifty members of the First Spiritualist Society of New York attended the funeral for Ferdinand Fox Jencken who died Sunday at 88 in a sanitarium from consumption. Speakers included Mrs Helen Temple Brigham and Dr William Hale. Jencken, last survivor of the Fox family who helped found Spiritualism in Rochester, will be buried at Kensico Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First
Spiritualist Society of
New York
Stephen Merritt Burial Company
Ferdinand Fox Jencken
Jencken
Fox
Spiritualism
Rochester
Helen Temple Brigham
The
Ethical Society
William Hale
Boston
Herald of Truth
Mary A. Newton
First Spiritual Society of
Kensico
Kate Fox
Fox House
Fate
Leah
Margaret
Annual meeting of People's Home Settlement Day Nursery
The annual meeting of the People's Home Settlement Day Nursery at 545 East Eleventh Street is held this afternoon. Mrs. Arthur Dodge will speak on nursery work, with Mrs. Isabella C. Davis Miss Kate Bond Mrs. H. W. Stewart and Dr Yr M North also listed as speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People's Home Settlement Day Nursery
East Eleventh Street
Arthur Dodge
Isabella, C. Davis
Kate Bond
H.W. Stewart
Yr. M. North
Bingham Defeated Over Secret Police Service Plan
Aldermen killed Commissioner Bingham’s attempt to establish a secret service corps by refusing to fund $25,000. The Finance Committee had recommended $250,000, but the board rejected even the smaller amount amid harsh criticism of Bingham’s leadership and calls for reform. Sullivan supported the measure yet helped defeat the resolution, voting yea but engineering its loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Bingham
Secret Service Corps
Tammany
Alderman Dowlings
Brooklyn
Algerman Sullivan
Sullivan
German Libel Verdict in Harden Case Ties Eulenburg Money Claim
In Munich on April 21 Herr Stadell editor of the Neue Freie Volkszeitung was convicted for libel over the claim that Harden received £950,000 from Count Von Eulenburg to suppress evidence. The court ruled the bribery insinuation unfounded and ordered a $25 fine plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munich
Herr Stadell
Neue Freie Volkszeitung
Harden
Count von Eulenburg
Roumanian bill targets Standard Oil amid oil tax clashes
In Roumania the Chamber debates a government bill aimed at the Standard Oil Company as oil dealers protest and localities regulate oil tanks to hinder the company’s operations. Finance Minister Costinescu speaks in support amid applause, noting American claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltiarest
Roumania
Chamber of Deputies
Standard Oil Company
Seversl
Standard Company
Costinescu
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Cabrera
Notes of Foreign Affairs
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Copenhagen
Edward
Queen Alexandra
London
Frederick
Queen Louise
Trasteoe
de Dion
tProtes
Pocatello
Ida
Great Britain
Canada
Kneipp
the Oriental Store
A. A. Vantini
Waltst
Broadway
18Th St
Shawmut
Lyman J. Gage
Tim
Bunko
the Store News of Today
Rose
Sixth Avenue
18Th
19Th Street
B. Altman & Co
Standard Oil
MFG
Fifth Ave
Maiden Lane
W. & J. Sloane
19Th ST
N. Y
Grand Rapids Furniture Company
Fifth Avenue
Glidden Varnish Company
Cleveland
Ohio
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