Nile Reservoir Opened Lays Last Dam Stone in Egypt
Assouan opened with Khédive, Duke and Duchess of Connaught present. The dam cost about £2.5 million and will boost Egypt’s annual revenue by £380,000, irrigate 1.6 million acres, and enable year round navigation to Wadi Halfa. Duke laid the final stone. construction by John Aird & Co. finished early.
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Assouan
Egypt
Great Nile
Duchess of Connaught
Lord Cromer
John Aird & Co
Nile
High Nile
Wadi Halfa
Duke of
The Czars Mystical Adviser Philippe Nilier Mystery
The Times St. Petersburg correspondent links Philippe Nilier of Lyons a physician mesmerist to the Russian court. He allegedly cured patients and was praised by Papus head of occult studies. Philippe reportedly met the Czar via Grand Duke Nicholas and was said to advise on state affairs and even summon the spirit of Alexander II.
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London Times
NEW York Times
London
Times
St. Petersburg
Philippe
Philippe Nilier
Lyons
France
M. Papus
Papus
Nicholas Nicolaivitch
Russia
Alexander II
Favored Religious Orders in Government Review
The Times Paris correspondent reports the government recommends five religious orders for authorization led by the Algerian White Fathers and the St John de Dieu Brothers. The former run schools that spread French language and civilization among Arab children, while the latter aid in caring for the sick and homeless and support relief for the poor.
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Lonon Times
NEW York Times
London
the Times
Paris
White Fathers
St. John de Dieu Brothers
St. John Brothers
Severe Storm Hits Southern Russia Coast
The Time's Odessa correspondent reports terrific snow storms sweeping southern Russia along the Black Sea coast. All railway communication between several large areas is interrupted.
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London
Odessa
Russia
Black Sea
Paris Auto Show Highlights Western Absence From Field
At the fifth International Exposition of Automobiles in Paris the Grand Palace opens with President Loubet and ministers present. American cars are scarcely represented amid French Swiss and Belgian models, while novel launches include automobile canoes and a launch for the Sultan of Morocco.
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Paris
Grand Palace
Loubet
Morocco
Japanese political crisis tightens grip on land tax fight
London dispatch reports two main Japanese parties unite to oppose the Cabinet over the land tax while backing naval expansion. They plan a unanimous lower house vote to deter peers, framing the clash as party government versus bureaucracy. Ito favors tax reform but urges finance through railways cutbacks and tech economies.
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London
Tokio
Times
Okuma
Marquis Ito
House of Peers
German Tariff Bill Moves To Fast Reichstag Vote
Berlin Reichstag debates tariff bill en bloc with aim to finish second reading today or tomorrow and third reading next week. Majority’s plan allows some duty-scale changes but risks a bill leaving the chamber with duties the government cannot accept.
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Reichstag
London
Berlin
The
Times
Belgium Passes Bill Penalizing Public Profanity
The Belgian Chamber of Deputies has passed a government bill imposing penalties on anyone convicted of using indecent or improper language in public places or at meetings. The Times Brussels correspondent reports this after a prolonged debate.
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London
the Times
Brussels
Belgian Chamber of Deputies
Newfoundland Treaty Publicly Announced in Washington
The United States and Great Britain released the Newfoundland commercial treaty. It grants US fishing vessels access to Newfoundland herring and other bait, duty-free import of certain fish and oils, and free exchange of specific goods. It specifies port certificates, ratification, and a five-year term with a one-year extension. Signed November 8, 1902 by Hay and Ambassador Herbert.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Great Britain
Newfoundland
Manila
Bona-Fide
United States of America
Senate
Washington
Hay
Herbert
Daughter of Lord Rosebery Engaged to Guards Officer
The Earl of Rosebery's elder daughter Lady Sibyl Rosebery is engaged to marry Lieut. Charles Grant of the Coldstream Guards, son of Lieut. Gen. Sir Robert Grant. The couple announced their intent in London on December 10.
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Lord Rosebery
London
Earl of Rosebery
Sibyl Primrose
Charles Grant
The
Coldstream Guards
Robert Grant
Civil Service Reform Debate Reaches Civil Sessions
Judge Hinsdale criticizes the present civil service law and the three at the top rule. He argues merit depends on appointing power exams and calls for a fair evaluation by Civil Service Commissioners. He favors the Black law for reducing favoritism and widening appointment opportunity.
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Judge Hinsdale
Court of Special Sessions
Everett V. Abbot
Civil Service Reform Association
Mr. Abbot
Justice Hinsdale
Civil Service Commissioners
Irate Senator Placed In Check Over Southern Appointments
Washington dispatch describes Postmaster General Payne steering Senate action to avert a fight over Senator Simmons alleged impertinence in Southern postmastership matters. Simmons planned a speech to expose White House consultations, but Payne persuaded Senator Pritchard to disavow and suppress it. Clarkson of New York then briefed Roosevelt on the Southern situation.
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New York Times
Washington
Payne
Simmons
North Carolina
Senate
Senator Pritchard
Pritchard
Mr. Simmons
Surveyor Clarkson
New York
Clarkson
Roosevelt
Loftus closes Nassau Street shop and consolidates stock
W C Loftus & Co announces the move from 150 Nassau St to 1191 Broadway near 28th St, merging $50,000 of cloths from two locations. They offer made to measure suits and overcoats at $20 to $25 and promise a money back style and fit guarantee if not satisfied.
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W. C. Loftus & Co
Nassau St
Broadway
28Th St
New York
Loftus
Hyde Named Thirteenth Director in Colorado Fuel and Iron Accord
Denver dispatch reports that James H. Hyde was chosen as the thirteenth director of the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company under a late night agreement among Gould Hawley and Osgood factions. The board also elected officers including J. C. Osgood as chairman and J. A. Kebler as president, with Hyde joining to secure board harmony and protect all interests.
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Denver
Col
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
James H. Hyde
H. E. Huntington
E. H. Harriman
J. A. Kebler
J. M. Herbert
A. C. Cass
George J. Gould
Messrs
Gould
Herbert, McClement
Butler
Huntington
Hawley
Harriman
Trumbull
Hawley-Harriman
Kebler
Cass
Jerome
Osgood
Seymour Chomson
John C. Osgood
United States
Roll Call
Gould Party
de Clement
Charles Henry Butler
Hawley- Starriman Party
Frank Trumbull
Edwin Hawley
J. L. Jerome
J. C
J. H. McClement
D. C. Beaman
Iron Department
C. S. Robinson
Fuel Department
Johnes Kebler
Fred Herrington
Cass F. Herrington
New York
C. E. Phelps
S. I. Eqn
A. D. Moss
J. F. Welborn
R. M. Waite
McClement
Board of Directors
George le Gould
Sporting Goods for Men and Golf Dept Bargains
A wide selection of men s sporting goods with woolen exercise wear priced from 2.50 to 5.00. Home use bag and frame sets at 5.75, chest weights 8.75 to 9.75, Whitely and other exercisers, golf clubs and balls priced for Christmas gifts, and a full line of games and boxing gear with assorted prices. Royal Golf Clubs and balls are featured among brands Spalding and B G I.
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Ben
Royal Golf Clubs
Spalding
Smokers Articles and Accessories Price List
A detailed display of smoking accessories including collars and cuff boxes, sets in burnt wood with color decoration, pipe racks, tobacco jars, ash receivers, match safes, and various silver or gold items. Listings cover prices from pennies to tens of dollars for items like Sterling Silver Match Safes, Diamond Cigar Cutters, and Gold Cigar Cutters.
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S-S
Parker Will Leaves Estate to Wife Relatives
The Rev. Dr. Joseph Parker died leaving a will valued at 125000 dollars. He provides for his housekeeper and his lady secretary, with the majority of the estate to be divided among his wife’s relatives.
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Rev
Joseph Parker
London
Betrothal of Grand Duke to Princess Caroline of Reuss
Berlin announces the engagement of Grand Duke Wilhelm Ernst of Saxe Weimar born 1876 and heir to Jan. 5, 1901 to Princess Caroline of Reuss born 1881. Paris reports Count Boni de Castellane bought Chateau de Grignan for $60,000 near Montelimar, former home of Mme de Sevignes.
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Berlin
Grand Duke of
Saxe-Weimar
Caroline of Reuss
Wilhelm Ernst of
Saxe- Weimar
Caroline
Henry of
Reuss
Chateau de Grignan
Castellane
S. Paris
Count Boni de Castellane
Montélimar
Mme. de Sevigneg
Persian Lamb Jackets and Mink Scarfs Offered in Store Display
Third Floor showcases 22 inch medium curl Leipzig dyed Persian lamb jackets with storm collars and satin lining priced at 150. Short snappy Persian lamb jackets with natural dark mink facing sell for 125. Stone Marten clusters with six tails, Isabella and sable dyed fox scarfs, and Alaska sable cluster pieces are also advertised with prices from 8 to 12.50 and mink cluster scarfs priced at 7.75.
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Leipzig
Chinchilla
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Khedive
Assouan Dam
the Gzar
Belgium
TMES
Civil Service Scheme
Lily White
Colorado Fuel and Iron
Elect Board of Directors
John H. McCrement
J. €. Osgood
Floor
Women’s Umbrellas
Children’s Umbrellas
Union Taffeta
Dresden
Great London
Coleate
Colgate’s
Erenee Aire
Lundborg
Honbigant
Pinaud
Hk Recess Son
Roger & Gallet
Furs
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