Portugal Routs Franco Amid Crisis and Reform Moves
Lisbon reels from royalist and republican clashes as the new cabinet vows to end repression and restore liberal monarchy. King Manuel signs decrees freeing imprisoned MPs and reversing Franco era restrictions while Queen Amelie pushes for a milder course.
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Manuel for the People in Lisbon Speech on Duty
King Manuel speaks to a statesman saying he fears his brother's death yet vows to devote his life to the people and their welfare. The new Premier tells the Cabinet he will enforce respect for laws and public order under the current Constitution.
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Manuel thanks Roosevelt for condolence in Lisbon
The message from Lisbon dated February 15 shows Theodore Roosevelt, President of the Republic, and the Queen mother expressing deep gratitude to President Roosevelt and the American people for their condolence on their great suffering. A similar message came from the Duke of Oporto.
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Ebullition at Porto as Red Flag Flown Then Taken
Madrid dispatch reports revolutionaries in Oporto attacking the City Hall and raising a red flag before police forces pulled it down. The incident underscores rising tensions in the Portuguese city amid broader unrest in the region.
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Revolt in City Tower Suppressed by Police Reinforcements
In a sudden municipal assault, rebels seized the big tower and raised a red flag. Police reinforcements swiftly arrived, driving out the revolutionaries and tearing down the banner. Many were wounded on both sides.
King Carlos life insurance policies disclosed
Lisbon reports King Carlos held several life policies including New York Life Insurance for 2500, Urbaine Company Paris for 30000, and South American Company for 50000.
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Gems at Thebes reveal wife of Sety the Second jewels
From Assouan letters report discovery in the Valley of the Tombs of Kings at Thebes. Jewels of the wife of Sety II have been unearthed, with Sety believed to be a Pharaoh of Exodus. A parallel find at Shellal uncovers a prehistoric cemetery and a trench with forty decapitated Roman soldiers.
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Cuban Treason Trial Convicts Three in Havana
Masso Parra Cosé Vila and Gabriel Guerra are found guilty of conspiring to overthrow the provisional U S government and are sentenced to forty months in prison. Lara Miret and two others are acquitted. The defense plans an appeal to the Supreme Court and Gov. Magoon is expected to consider commuting the sentences.
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Predict War in April Between Russia and Turkey
The Novoe Vremya argues war with Turkey could erupt by April over the Turkey Persia boundary dispute. It notes Russia’s internal troubles and a disorganized army, while Turkish frontier fortifications remain weak. A Tiflis dispatch says Caucasus officers expect war soon and Turkey has chartered Austrian Lloyds ships for troops to Anatolia.
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Stoessel Acquittal Plea Pressed At Court Martial
Petersburg February 5 The court martial of Lieut Gen Stoessel may end tomorrow Deputy Syrtanoff counsel for the defense argued for acquittal of the Port Arthur commander He called Stoessel an old invalid soldier and said he seeks only justice before his judges
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Petition by Lord Fairfax Seeks Title Confirmation
Albert Kirby Fairfax, claimed American with an English title, has filed a petition with the House of Lords to declare and establish his right to the title Lord Fairfax of Cameron. The request is a formality for legal use. his claims have long been recognized in England and Whitaker's peerage list.
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Priest Flouts the Kaiser in Ars Address
In Strasbourg on February 6 a Catholic rector at Ars said Catholics have no reason to celebrate the Emperor's birthday. He called Catholics servants paying taxes and serving in the army and noted officers were barred from attending the Ars church by the army commander of the Sixteenth Corps.
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Aoki Named Privy Councillor in Official Announcement
TOKIO February 5 announces Viscount Aoki formerly ambassador to Washington will be appointed Privy Councillor with official notification expected tomorrow.
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Countess Freed from Yarmouth in Private Divorce Decree
In London Sir Birrell Barnes granted the Countess of Yarmouth a decree of nullity against the Earl of Yarmouth. The private hearing lasted about 30 minutes with four witnesses. The Earl offered no defense and the court noted no grounds for dissolution. the decree will become absolute in six months.
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Earl of Yarmouth and wife settle annulment terms
The Earl of Yarmouth did not oppose his wife’s plea for an annulment after an agreement was reached. She will continue the income she settled on him, about $80,000 a year from her Thaw fortune, with about half given to him since marriage. She plans to return to America to live with her mother.
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Steamer Baker Lost Off Colorado Reef near Cuba
United Fruit Company steamer Baker destroyed by striking the Colorado Reef fifteen miles east of Antonio Light. All 36 aboard saved after a late storm washed decks. Captain reported uncharted reef. Vessel built 1908 in Copenhagen, 275 feet, 4,? tons. Owner cited as N. Jebson of Hamburg.
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Ransom Paid as Kidnapped Briton Near Tangier
Caid Sir Harry Maclean, held for seven months by the Rais Uli bandit, is four hours from Tangier and likely to be freed tomorrow. The British Government agrees to pay $100,000 to Rais Uli and guarantee his protection and immunity.
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Ending Atlantic Rate War Reaches Near Deal
London editors report a conference of principal transatlantic passenger lines nearing a satisfactory conclusion. A basis on saloon and steerage rates has been reached and tomorrow’s session is expected to finalize an agreement to end the rate war and create a friendly working basis for all passenger services.
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China, Russia pact opens Manchuria frontier customs
Reports from Peking say a canon agreement with Russia opens customs stations on the Western Manchurian frontier with Japan to follow on February 7. The move follows China's notification of the pact and customs stations being established.
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