England's Christmas Cheer Dimmed by War Fears
From London reports on December 13, 1902, England faces a split mood as Christmas preparations continue amid tensions over the Venezuelan affair and the South African war. Public opinion calls for peace while authorities weigh coercive measures, and London observers note stark contrasts between royal pageantry and widespread poverty.
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New York Times
London
England
Foreign Office
Lord Lansdowne
United Club
French Army Mortality Report Sparks War of Figures
In Paris officials debate army losses and disease. Gotteron cites German and French data showing higher French deaths and hospital admissions. General André concedes France's higher death rate and blames typhoid and consumption, urging garrisons from towns with poor water supplies.
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Foreign Correspondence
New York Times
Paris
Cologne Gazette
France
Germany
Gazette
M. Gotteron
Algeria
Tunis
Europe
André
Americans in London Arrivals at Savoy Claridge and Carleton Hotels
Special cable reports several American visitors in London this week. At the Savoy Hotel R. J. Beéchiner A. A. Stevenson Mrs A M Rothschild arrive. Claridge's hosts include Mrs Robert Emmet Miss Eno George Westinghouse and others. Carleton lists Mr and Mrs Stenley W Symondson Edward Reynolds and Walter Norris among arrivals.
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New York Times
London
America
Savoy Hotel
R. J. Beéchiner
New York
A. A. Stevenson
Philadelphia
A. M. Rothschild
Chicago
Claridge’s Hotel
United States
Robert Emmet
Eno
George Westinghouse
BE. H. Tenor
Co. T. Garland
Porter
Mr. Pratt
Persia
Benziger
Drake
Burden
Peter Augustus Jay
Hitt
Walter Phelps Dodge
Ritz
Leishman
Turkey
Clarence Dodge
Bates
John J. Harjes
Miss Harjes
Francis Waddington
Mile
Sallandrouze de Lamornaix
Louilsbury Barron
Cannes
T. B. Whitney
Mme. Fabbricotti
Rue
Haitian Senate Election Sets Stage for President
In Port au Prince the Chamber of the Communes completed Senate elections and the National Assembly will soon convene to elect a new Republic President. Support centers on Seneque Pierre, unless War Minister Gen Nord opposes him as he returns with troops. D’Assas sails for Martinique amid unrest. In Bermuda, the Niagara carrying Howard Gould and party arrived from New York.
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Haiti
National Assembly
Seneque Pierre
Gen. Nord
Nord
D’assas
Martinique
Howard Gould
Bermuda
Hamilton
Niagara
New York
Mitchells
San Francisco
Savoie
Remsen Whitehouse
Dominici Hotel
Gen. Paget
Riviera
Chateau de Grignan
Count Boni
Vauxhall Bridge row gains art critique from Jackson
London critic T G Jackson joins Sir William Richmond in condemning the Vauxhall Bridge plan. He says the worst of two poor designs should not be built and urges a full redesign to avoid a national aesthetic disaster. He warns public funds and art education could be wasted if the bridge proceeds as is.
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Foreign
NEW York Times
London
Vauxhall Bridge
London County Council
William B. Richmond
William
County Council
T. G. Jackson
Sir William
Jackson
William Richmond
Mr. Jackson
Death of Private Rous Sparks Army Probe in Bohemia
Vienna reports a Reichsrat resolution ordering an investigation into the death of Private Joseph Rous of the Seventh Landwehr Infantry at Pilsen. Rous, suffering heart disease, was expelled from a room by Chief Surgeon Hisenschimmel, and died hours later after alleged mistreatment by army surgeons Krigelstein and Bruml. He left a widow and three children.
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New York Times
Vienna
Reichsrath
Count Wessersheimb
National Defense
Pilsen
Bohemia
Joseph Rous
Seventh Landwehr Infantry
Rous
Hisenschimmel
Krigelstein
Dr. Bruml
Ambassador McCormick Leases Palace in St Petersburg
ST PETERSBURG Dec 138 Ambassador McCormick has leased and furnished Von Bervees palace and will occupy it January 1. The building, which has never been let, is noted for its magnificent appointments. McCormick has returned to Vienna.
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Victoria
Gopsall Hall
Post Office
Edward
Smithfield
Balfour
Ambassador McCormick
ST. Petersburg
von Bervee
McCormick
Vienna
Australian Wheat Shortage and Union Reform Debate
The report covers a guilty verdict for Arthur Bently Worthington amid his frauds against women including Mme Miranda de la Juveny, a forecast of a reduced wheat harvest in New South Wales and Victoria, and criticism of trades unions by Justice Cohen. It notes New Zealand’s harsh union stance, anticipated elections, and calls for open immigration to boost Australia’s growth.
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NEW York Times
Melbourne
Arthur Bently Worthington
Worthington
America
New York
Mme
Miranda de la Juveny
Broadway
Sydney
Unitarian Church
Australia
New South Wales
Victoria
South Australia
New Zealand
Tasmania
Justice Cohen
New South Wales Arbitration Court
Gardner to Join Santos-Dumont Venture in Paris Gossip
Paris dispatch reports American investor Gardner as Serpollet’s partner may back M. Santos-Dumont financially. Santos-Dumont cites cold weather hindering trials but remains confident, predicting many airships at Longchamp Grand Prix in two years and plans to visit St Louis if prizes are offered.
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NEW York Times
Paris
Gardner
Serpollet
M. Santos-Dumont
M. Santos- Dumont
Longchamps
St. Louis
Paris Auto Show Prompts Global Excitement at Grand Palais
Paris December notes the Grand Palais motor show as the week’s premier attraction. Prominent figures including Alfred Harmsworth and Boni de Castellane purchase cars. a long list of society visitors sail or arrive, with weddings and engagements scheduled for January and February, and notable gatherings at Ritz and the U.S. Embassy.
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NEW York Times
Paris
Grand Palais
W. C. Rieck
New York
Alfred Harmsworth
J. J. Bennet
Morton Mitchell
Mitchell
Raffaelli Paint Sticks Spark European Art Debate
The Times reports on J F Raffaelli's paint sticks as a new method to dispense with brushes and palettes. Critics like W Quiller Orchardson challenge the invention while supporters cite faster painting and improved color effects. London and Paris exhibitions showcase the method with works by Raffaelli Steinlein Besnard and Cherets, and a US and UK distribution plan is announced.
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NEW York Times
London
The
Times
Paris
J. F. Raffaelli
Raffaelli
Europe
W. Quiller Orchardson
M. Raffaelli
Duffer
Mr. Orchardson
Claude Monet
Orchardson
United Kingdom
United States
America
van Eyck
Durand-Ruel
Rue Laffitte
Barbizon
Corot
Rosa Bonheur
Daubigny
Constant
Puvis de Chavannes
Rousseau
Delacroix
Hundreds of Russian Nihilists Arrested in St Peters burg
Police in St Petersburg report forty accomplices detained linked to attempts to spread revolutionary proclamations in Russia. Among those arrested are several influential Nihilists. Also in Vienna authorities announce Hengelmueller von Hengervar, Austro Hungarian minister to Washington, is raised to ambassador.
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ST. Petersburg
Russia
Vienna
Herr Hengelmueller von Hengervar
Washington
Spanish King's Health Debatable After Madrid Arrival
Bellamy Storer the new Ambassador to Austria-Hungary arrived from Madrid and will move to Vienna as soon as letters of appointment are exchanged. He rejects boulevard rumors about Spain's royal family, praising the King’s health and the Queen Mother, and notes Spain’s improved prosperity and stable cabinet. Mrs. Storer accompanies him amid social duties.
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Paris
Bellamy Storer
Austria-Hungary
Madrid
Vienna
Porter
Spain
Storer
Portugal
Venezuela
American Art Association opens Paris club rooms
The American Art Association inaugurated its new club rooms in Rue Notre Dame des Champs. Ambassadors Porter and Gowdy attended with families among hundreds of guests. The salon displayed pictures from the just-closed exhibition. A musical program, supper, and dance followed.
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Paris
American Art Association
Rue Notre Dame Des Champs
Porter
Gowdy
French Strikers Turbulent in Marseille Meeting
In Marseille on December 13, strikers urged revolutionary tactics at a crowded meeting. Government orders deployed troops along quays and streets, with 1,200 troops arriving overnight. Arrests were made of Sailors' Union secretary Rivelli and Socialist Committee president Castellani for urging revolution.
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Marseilles
Rivelli
Sailors’ Union
Castellani
Socialist Committee
Strike Ties French Boatmen to Marseille Protest
In Nice and nearby ports boatmen and fishermen liable for naval service walked out in solidarity with the Marseille movement. The sympathy strike affects Nice Villefranche and Beaulieu crews, signaling broad unrest among maritime workers.
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Nice
France
Villefranche and
Beaulieu
Marseilles
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