Death of Baron Speck von Sternburg German Ambassador
Baron Speck von Sternburg, German Ambassador to the United States, died in Heidelberg at the Hotel Victoria after a lung inflammation. The Kaiser sent condolences, praising his services in fostering Germany US relations. Funeral arrangements were not yet set. his brother Joseph von Sternburg arrived with a telegram from Emperor Wilhelm.
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German Chancellor mourns Baron von Sternburg
Dispatch from Prince von Bülow from Nordernay conveys grief over Baron von Sternburg's death. He praised the statesman as energetic and dutiful, noting his role in strengthening U S Germany ties and the strong friendship with President Roosevelt. He expressed confidence the partnership will endure.
President Roosevelt Mourns Death of German Ambassador von Sternburg
Roosevelt learns of Ambassador von Sternburg’s death in Heidelberg and sends a message to German Chargé d Affaires Count Hermann von Hatzfeldt-Wildenburg at Beverly Farms. He calls the envoy a fearless, sincere diplomat who fostered US Germany friendship and patriotism.
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Late ambassador Hermann von Sternburg born in Leeds England
Hermann Speck von Sternburg born August 21 1852 in Leeds England was the son of Baron Alexander von Sternburg and Martha Shaw. A German subject by 18 to join the Franco German War he pursued law economics and naval science then served in the Saxon Dragoons. He held posts as military attaché in Washington secretary legation in Peking and chargé d affaires at Belgrade. Later he became German ambassador to the United States on July 1 1908. His death followed an injury from service in India. His American wife Miss Langham of Kentucky aided his social influence in Washington.
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Possible German Ambassador to Washington Named in Prospect
Berlin Aug 24 The Foreign Office said no successor to Baron von Sternburg had been decided but likely candidates include Baron von dem Bussche Haddenhausen Count John Bernstorff and Baron Mumm von Schwarzenstein American links appear for Bernstorff and Schwarzenstein. Other names mentioned include Count von Goetzen and von Ihne with potential October changes and a Bi/Bilow meeting in September to finalize a choice.
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Mulai Hafid Proclaimed Sultan of Morocco
Paris reports Mulai Hafid proclaimed Sultan of Morocco with no untoward incident. Hafid named protector of Europeans in Morocco. French and Spanish envoys may seek new accords at the Algeciras framework to recognize his rule and stabilize the region.
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Kaiser Wilhelm II Sets Long Ocean Run Record
The North German Lloyd steamer Kaiser Wilhelm II. established a new record for the 3,080 mile Sandy Hook to Plymouth course. She completed the voyage in five days nine hours and fifty-five minutes, averaging 23.71 knots. The best day’s run was 556 nautical miles, achieved on two consecutive days.
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Embargo on West Indies stir Venezuelan ports action
Port of Spain reports President Castro ordered Venezuelan customs to block clearance of passengers to West Indian islands. Venezuelan Consul told to withhold passports from would be travelers to Venezuela. Action provokes strong indignation.
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Wormser Case Examined In Supreme Court Proceedings
Attorneys for banker Maurice S. Wormser and for H L Mack & Co argue before Justice Bischoff in the Supreme Court over Wormser supplementary proceedings. Mack & Co claim a 5053 check to their lawyer was unpaid due to insufficient funds. Wormser's counsel say ill health kept the issue from payment and a default judgment was entered. The case centers on whether to reopen the default.
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Lawson Replies to Frank Fayant in Volatile Exchange
Boston financier Thomas W. Lawson defends himself against Frank Fayant and criticizes The Times framing of his actions. A St Paul letter from 1908 praises Lawson's public-spirited reforms and mutual respect with an editor, urging continued dialogue amid controversy.
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Lawson lauds Yukon and National Stock efforts in public offer
Thomas W. Lawson claims his public offering of Yukon surpassed past successes and that Feyant praised his efforts. He argues the present National Stock push is far greater than Yukon or any prior endeavors, challenging critics and boosting reelection prospects.
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Will Rest Beside Fiancé in Paris Mausoleum Plan
Miss Winifred Parsons, an American in Paris, will be buried beside her fiancé Emile Maas who died four months earlier of consumption. Parsons, daughter of the late Charles Parsons of the Rome Watertown and Ogdensburg Railroad, died by suicide in her Avenue d Iena apartment. Funeral at the American Church likely August 27, then interment in Pere la Chaise Cemetery vault ahead of a special mausoleum construction. Maas died of tuberculosis in a Pau hotel, not in an auto accident as some reports claimed.
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Embezzler Geltermann Shoots Self in Frankfort
Herr Geltermann, cashier of the Mitteldeutsche Credit Bank coupon department, shot himself in Frankfort after embezzling 125000 dollars. He left a confession to the bank management and had speculation on the London Exchange. He died while under arrest.
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Alfonso in Paris Incognito Arrives to Visit Queen Victoria
King Alfonso arrived in Paris incognito from Spain and lunched in the Bois de Boulogne with friends. He later traveled via Boulogne and London to join Queen Victoria in London.
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Capers Leaves Berlin After Denatured Alcohol Inquiry
United States Commissioner of Internal Revenue John G. Capers will depart Berlin tomorrow after a full inquiry into Germany's denatured alcohol production. Charles A. Cramp ton of the Internal Revenue Department will stay a week longer to study technical and chemical aspects of the manufacture.
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President Alfaro visits Guayaquil for climate cure
President Alfaro arrived in Guayaquil from Quito seeking a climate change for his health and plans to stay a fortnight. In his absence the Senate President Abelardo Moncayo will assume government duties. General Flavio Alfaro was appointed Minister of War and Marine.
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American financiers arrive in Berlin to study German finances
H. P. Davidson of New York and George Reynolds of Kishen arrive in Berlin with the American Monetary Commission to gather material on German finances. They visit bankers and financial authorities as speculation grows that Senator Aldrich may visit Berlin this week before Ax-la-Chapelle.
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Fitzgerald Held For Treasury Theft Case
Chicago report on George W. Fitzgerald accused of stealing 173000 from the Sub Treasury in February two years earlier. Bail set at 50000 after preliminary hearing. U S Government will not prosecute absent substantial new evidence. Porters push for no action while state case proceeds.
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Policeman Arraigned for Pointing Revolver at Dealer
Frederick C. Struss, a mounted policeman in Traffic Squad A, was arraigned in Tombs Court charged with pointing a pistol at Frank Sanfillipo a marble dealer of 6 James Street. Sanfillipo identified Struss in a crowd near Water Street and James Street saying the officer seized him after a threat. Struss claimed he was at Coney Island with his wife on Saturday and remained in custody pending examination.
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Overcome by a Cigarette in Street Incident
Brescia, 407 Past seventeenth Street, reports a stranger offered a cigarette after a request for a match in Madison Square Park. Brescia says he smoked it, became unconscious, and later learned a tester was left in the cigarette which was analyzed by police at the Old West Twentieth Street Station.
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Stowaways Transferred After Coastal Atlantic Voyage
The two stowaways were discovered aboard the Minneapolis off the Lizard and transferred to the Minnetonka at sea. They were kept from work as the Minnetonka neared London, then moved ashore without incident. The returning cattlemen, all Southern boys, had twelve days abroad, witnessed the Olympic finish, and helped drive 23 head of cattle aboard the Minnesota from Baltimore.
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Excursion Boat Adrift in the Sound Near Flushing
An excursion boat carrying about 1500 passengers from Roton Point Connecticut drifted in the Sound until after midnight Sunday. The propeller broke and the Shamrock towed the disabled boat to College Point Dock. Relatives had gathered anxiously as the steamer was brought in.
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