Germany Drops Opposition to Macedonia Reforms
The Vienna correspondent of The Times reports Germany has shifted from resisting Macedonia reforms to accepting them as Russia and Austria Hungary push for changes. Public reaction shifts as pressure on the Porte is credited to Russia and Emperor William, with Germany’s stance now viewed as ignored by Vienna and St Petersburg.
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NEW York Times
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Times
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Austria- Hungary
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Germany
Porte
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National Zeitung
St. Petersburg
Possible German Ambassador Pick Fans Washington Post Talk
Berlin reports a possible replacement for Dr von Holleben as Ambassador to Washington within a year. Prince Henry XV of Pless returns from New York praising social fit for embassy duty, while other candidates include Dr Mummy von Schwarzenstein and Baron Speck von Sternburg.
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Washington
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Pless
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New York Chamber of Commerce
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von Bilow
Mummy von Schwarzenstein
China
Baron Speck von Sternburg
Calcutta
Foreign Office
Baron von Sternburg
Roosevelt
Mr Carnegie Returns Home From London Journey
Mr and Mrs Andrew Carnegie left London for Liverpool aboard the Oceanic and sailed to New York. In Washington the dedication of the Washington Public Library Building, funded by Carnegie, was postponed from December 16 to January 7 with Carnegie delivering the principal address. President Roosevelt accepted an invitation to attend along with Cabinet members and members of Congress.
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Washington
London
Andrew Carnegie
Liverpool
Carnegie
Washington Public Library
National Capital
Roosevelt
Congress
Premier Sagasta Resigns in Spain Amid Cabinet Crisis
Madrid reports Premier Sagasta has resigned after an audience with King Alfonso. He cited distrust from the Opposition and hinted at irrevocability. Catalonia tensions and internal party splits threaten Liberal leadership as Barcelona faces demonstrations and university closure.
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Sagasta
Alfonso
Scernor Segasta
Sefor Sagasta
Liberal Party
Liberals
Catalonia
Barcelona
Diplomatic Dinner in Paris Brings Envoys Together
United States envoys in Paris attend a social dinner at the American Embassy hosted by Ambassador and Mrs Porter. Attendees include Foreign Minister Delcassé and Mme Delcassé, the Lalisa Ambassador, Count Tornielli, Prince von Radolin, Jusserand, and Mollard. The illness of the Russian Ambassador prevented attendance. guests discuss posts and mutual interests amid lavish floral decor.
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Dec
United States
Ambasador
Delcassé
Mme. del- Crest
Lalisa Ambassado
Count Tornielli
Prince von Radolin
Mme. Jusserand
Charemagne Tower
Germany
Robert S. McCorm Ék
St. Petersburg
Baron d'Estournelles
M Mollard
Department of the Protocol
Russia
Mme. Wurine
Rue de Ville Just
Balfour Education Bill Passed in Commons
The Education bill gained passage in the House of Commons by 246 to 123 after debate closed. Premier Balfour urged public support as it moved to the Lords, where few peers witnessed its first reading. The measure faced opposition but was pushed through with a government-strong majority and the guillotine procedure.
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House of Lords
Tliondon
House of Commons
Balfour
London Times
Corrie Grant
Talbot
University of Oxford
Oxford
Venezuelan bond deal clarified by Seligman firm
The office of J. and W. W. Seligman said there was never any plan to obtain a US guarantee for Venezuelan securities nor any effort to secure such backing. The firm noted it was approached to represent certain European interests, but no results had been achieved.
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J. & W.W. Seligman
United States
Strike Commission Resumes Hearings in Scranton
In Scranton Pennsylvania the Strike Commission reconvened after Thanksgiving recess with no clear settlement in sight. Six witnesses appeared including President Mitchell, two miners and a German miner’s wife as the panel pressed for wage data and documentary records while debating how to summarize vast figures for about 145000 workers.
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Anthracite
Mitchell
Commission
Arbitration Commission
Presidnt
Hard coal to replace soft coal on Manhattan elevated lines
Health officials press the Manhattan Railway Company to switch from soft coal to hard coal starting Monday due to smoke and cinder complaints on West Side routes. Officials note most orders to stop using soft coal have been complied with while bids for anthracite for Queens pumping stations are to be opened on December 13.
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Queens
New Move in Manchuria Says Russia Plans Frontier Customs
The Times correspondent reports Russia plans a frontier customs service in Manchuria. Customs posts would levy duties on goods entering from Dalny Port Arthur and Siberia, with proceeds to China. Russian officials would run the setup, nominally under Imperial Maritime Customs but effectively independent. Germany may follow at Kiaochow.
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London Times
NEW York Times
London
the Times
Peking
Russia
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Dalny
Port Arthur
Siberia
China
Imperial Maritime Customs Service
Imperial Maritime Customs
Germany
Paris Figaro Fined For Pretrial Indictment Publication
London dispatch reports The Times Paris correspondent says The Figaro was fined 300 francs for publishing, before trial, the indictment against artist Lyndon.
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Paris
the Times
The
Figaro
Lyndon
Four bitten by Newark dog in lower city incident
In Newark on December 3 a big red setter bit a boy, three men, a horse, and another dog after following a wagon. The dog, owned by Frederick Brady, was killed by Policeman Kellett at Ferry and Polk Streets after biting several people. Wounds were cauterized.
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N. J
David Stillwell, Jr
Union Street
Christopher Donovan
Liberty Street
William Wilson
Elm Street
John Somerdyke
Houston Street
Frederick Brady
Lafayette Street
Brady
David Stillwell
Wilson
Stillwell
Donovan
Ferry Street
Somerdyke
Ferry
Polk Streets
Kellett
Rabid dog injures man woman and cow in Morristown area
A large Newfound land dog attacked a cow four times and bit Charles J. White on the thumb at James F. Pierson’s farm between Morristown and Mendham New Jersey. The dog had previously bitten John Franks’s daughter near the Franks home. The animal was shot in a cellar and brain examination planned. White sought medical advice in New York.
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N. J
James F. Pierson
Here
Mendham
John Franks
Pierson
British Naval Reform Promotes by Selection Sift
The Admiralty plans a major reform allowing a number of captains to be promoted to admiral by selection rather than seniority. The change aims to give capable younger officers a better chance at advancement.
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London
Admiralty
Rumored Rear Admiral Shuffle at Brooklyn Yard
Unofficial gossip suggests Rear Admiral Barker may assume command of a European station, tied to a San Francisco dispatch about Rear Admiral Rogers taking charge of Brooklyn. The chatter has circulated among yard officers for some time. Chicago moves to sever ties with the Open Board of Trade by cutting quotations and expunging tickets.
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Barker
San Francisco
Rogers
Brooklyn
Chicago
Open Board of Trade
Chicago Board of Trade
Open Board
London Chooses Parker Successor Between Campbell and Gunsaulus
London reports a relay of candidates to replace the late Reverend Dr. Joseph Parker at the City temple. The field narrows to two clergymen: Reverend R. J. Campbell of Brighton and Reverend Dr. Frank Wakeley Gunsaulus of Chicago.
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London
Joseph Parker
R. J. Campbell
Brighton
Frank Wakeley Gunsaulus
Chicago
Argentinean anarchist arrested in Orense over plot to kill King
Madrid dispatch reports Perez Pulgar was seized at Orense carrying a poniard and claiming he planned to murder King Alfonso in Madrid. Officials say he is believed insane and unable to travel. He identified as Argentine anarchist with no travel funds.
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Madrid
Perez Pulgar
Orense
Spain
Two Boys Killed by Train in Morrisville
In Trenton New Jersey on December 3 Joseph Fowler age five and Frank Fowler age thirteen were killed by an express train on the Pennsylvania Railroad at Morrisville across the river. They left home to buy corn for fattening ducks for a Christmas dinner and were struck while crossing the tracks.
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Trenton
N. J
Joseph
Frank Fowler
Pennsylvania Railroad
Morrisville
Penn
Malt-Nutrine advertised as a health drink
An advertisement for Malt-Nutrine from the Anheuser-Busch Brewing Ass'n promotes it as a food drink that strengthens nursing mothers and those recovering from fever. The ad cites St. Louis, U. S. A. as the producer.
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Anheuser-Busch Brewing Ass'n
St. Louis
Actor Barry John Stone Dies in Hospital After Kate Hassett Killing
Philadelphia dispatch reports Barry John Stone, actor of the Keith Theatre Stock Company, killed Kate Hassett and shot himself Monday night. He is dying at Hahnemann Hospital with physicians stating they have given up hope for his recovery.
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Barry Johnstone
Kate Hassett
Keith Theatre Stock Company
Hahnemann Hospital
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