Emperor to receive bride in Austro-Hungarian court mix
London dispatch reports Vienna society ready to welcome Miss Vanderbilt as future Countess Széchényi. Count Anton Sigray says the Empress will host the wedding party in Budapest and notes Vanderbilt’s esteemed lineage. He sails on Kronprinzessin Cecilie with Count Széchényi entourage.
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New York Times
London
Vanderbilt
Vienna
Francis Joseph Himelf
Laszlo Széchényi
Gladys van Gebiit
Kronprinzéssin
Cecilie
Dionys Széchényi
Stephan Széchényi
Esterharz
Bremen
Paris
Sigray
Count Laszlo
India
Austria
Miss Vanderbilt
Széchényi
Budapest
Count Sigray
Claridge’s
Count Széchényi
Bond Street
Peter Széchényi
Freeing Russian Duma Members Urged by U S Representative
Representative Waldo of New York asks the House Foreign Affairs Committee to seek U S intercession with Russia to liberate imprisoned Duma members and offer them asylum in the United States if needed, citing support for Russia’s push for a parliamentary government.
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Washington
Waldo
New York
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
United States
Russia
House of Representatives
Czar Celebrates Quiet Christmas at Tsarskoye Selo
The Russian imperial family observed a simple Christmas in St. Petersburg with a tree for Alexis and his sisters. Emperor Nicholas attended two trees at Tsarskoye-Selo for the Guards and Cossacks and gave thanks to soldiers as Grand Dukes gathered. The Empress’s illness is described as ordinary influenza and she will miss the New Year’s reception.
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ST. Petersburg
Alexis
Nicholas
Tsarkskoe-Selo
Ambassador to Mexico Receives Roosevelt Portrait
Ambassador Thompson has received a fine oil painting of President Roosevelt and will present it to President Diaz in a few days in Mexico City.
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Mexico City
Thompson
Roosevelt
President Diaz
Postum Promotes Pure Cereals and Health Benefits
Postum is described as made from pure cereals with no medication and when prepared as directed yields a nutritious drink. It is claimed to help with many diseases caused by coffee and serves as a delicious rebuilder. The advertisement directs readers to consult physicians and the booklet The Road to Wellville.
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Wellville
Peters Sues for Libel Over Africa Governorship Scandal
Dr Carl Peters former Governor of German East Africa has filed libel against Cologne Gazettes chief editor and Berlin correspondent in Cologne. The suit follows publication claiming he wrote a letter to an English Bishop confessing to killing a negro woman in Africa. Dozens of witnesses are expected to be called.
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Cologne
Carl Peters
Dr.Peters
East Africa
Peters
The
Enchener Post
Okuma Reassures Britain Over Kobé Speech
In Tokyo and London officials report a mistranslation from Count Okuma's Kobé speech. Okuma declares he did not use the quoted anti British line and reiterates his pro Britain trade stance and call for fair competition with India.
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India
Tokio
Japan
London
Count Okuma
Kobé
Great Britain
Amnesty extends to Austro Hungarian deserters in 1907 09
The Austro Hungarian Embassy in Washington reports an amnesty decreed by Francis Joseph I for citizens under military obligation who were declared deserters for enrollment non compliance. Those wishing to benefit must present themselves to authorities between December 2, 1907 and December 2, 1909, with consular offices issuing identification documents.
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Washington
Francis Joseph I
United States
Fugitive Cornered After Pursuit Through Manhattan Streets
Mrs. Abraham Bloomfield, 85, janitress at 152 West 185th Street, chased a man who attacked her. A crowd pursued to Seventh and Eighth Avenues, then a cross town car. detectives stopped the man at a saloon. He claimed to be Giuseppe de Gaetano of 1756 Third Avenue and was charged with attempted assault.
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Abraham Bloomfield
West 185Th Street
Seventh Avenue
Eighth Avenue
Marion
Geegan
Giuseppe de Gaetano
Third Avenue
Pilots Challenge New Piercing Rule At Execution Rock
In the Appellate Division, Hell Gate pilots argued against Port Wardens rules restricting pilot boats to within three miles of Execution Rock off Sand's Point. The order limits pilotage to waters between Sand's Point and New York Harbor and requires a single station boat off City Island. Some veteran pilots seek to keep cruising rights beyond ten miles east of City Island and deny the official boat at Execution Rock.
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Hell Gate
Supreme Court
Execution Rock
Sand's Point
Sand’s Point
Port of
New York
City Island
Skater Ignites Fire on Ice at Spencer Mill Pond
Worcester Mass January 6 A skater Alfred Chagnon struck a stone near a large crack in Spencer mill pond causing a spark to fly and ignite gas from Worcester County Gas Company refuse. The spark touched the charged pond and a sheet of flame spread across the ice.
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New York Times
Worcester
Mass
Spencer Mill
Alfred Chagnon
Worcester County Gas Company
Cork Leg Identity Ties Body to Kentucky Man
A telegram received by Yonkers coroner Weisendanger identified a death by self harm as Charles D. Moore 22, a railroad worker from McAfee Kentucky, via an artificial leg marked by a cork right leg and a left big toe. The message from Anthony Sharp offered to ship the body to Moore’s mother for 150 dollars.
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Weisendanger
Yonkers
Anthony Sharp
Talmadge
Saw Mill River
Sue Baldwin
Mclfee
Charles D. Moore
Boston Police Chief Hails Bingham on Honest Force Cornerstone
Stephen O Meara, Boston police commissioner, writes to Commissioner Bingham praising his stance in the annual report. He calls the corner stone of an honest force assured tenure for the head with independence from parties and powers except the laws and courts.
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Bingham
Boston
Stephen O'Meara
O'Meara
Rain and War Creel Reports Weather Hit Wheat and Oil Seeds
A telegraph to Lord Minto notes India sowing areas for wheat down 34 percent and oil seeds down 37 percent due to drought. A Board of Trade release shows December and year imports and exports shifts dominated by grain wool and coal fuel, with yearly totals rising significantly. A Prussia wireless link kept Cave Blanco in touch across 2310 miles in eight days. In Spanish Honduras a gunboat inquiry found no rifles landed after a claim of arms sales near Puerto Cortez.
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London
John Morley
India
Lord Minton
Indian Empire
Board of Trade
Nauen
Prussia
Cave Blanco
Hamburg
Teneriffe
Canary Islands
Puerto Cortez
Spanish Honduras
Central America
New Orleans
Maxwell
United States
Marietta
Glover’s Reef
Times Change at London The Times under New Management
The Times faces a leadership shift as Arthur Fraser Walter is away, with Godfrey Walter disputing claims about policy changes. Sources note publisher pressure and a possible end to the Walter dynasty, while papers like Daily Mail and Tribune stress business moves over political overhaul.
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NEW York Times
London
Arthur Fraser Walter
Times
Godfrey Walter
Pearson
A. F. Walter
Walter
the Times
Daily Mails
the Tribune
Tariff Reform League
5 and 10 Cent Stores Bankrupt In City and Brooklyn
James J. Allen named receiver in the bankruptcy of the H Germain Company which runs a chain of fourteen five and ten cent stores across Manhattan Brooklyn and nearby. Assets in Manhattan about 30000 and total store assets around 90000 with merchandise and fixtures. Liabilities estimated between 175000 and 200000. The firm started eight years ago and was incorporated in 1905 with Herman Germain as president.
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James J. Allen
Brooklyn
The
H. Germain Company
Broadway
Borough
Manhattan
Bronx
Jersey City
Plainfield
South Norwalk
Conn
Man Found Dead on Third Ave Elevated Tracks
Motorman Walter N. Brown reported a dead man on the tracks between Ninth and Houston Street stations after an early morning collision. The victim had $53.17 in pockets and a signet ring with initials F. M. B. A key ring read Chief Engineer. Police suspect death by third rail prior to the train impact. Standard Accident Ins Co lists assets of 3 million dollars.
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Third Ave
Walter N. Brown
Third Avenue
Ninth
Houston Street
Women Not Bound by Oaths Sparks Northwestern Speech
Chicago reports Col. James Hamilton Lewis told 200 Northwestern University Law School students that a woman testifies for affection or duty or to satisfy resentment. He warned examiners to focus on the main point and avoid collateral grievances to prevent a witness from vindicating herself.
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Chicago
Horace
James Hamilton Lewis
Northwestern University Law School
Bond Increase Sought in Standard Oil Indiana Appeal
District Attorney Edward Sims filed in the U S Circuit Court of Appeals petition seeking a supersedeas bond rise for Standard Oil Company of Indiana. The company appeals a 29 240 000 fine from Judge Landis while government argues bond should equal the original fine. Original bond set at 6 000 000 based on defense claim of 2 5 to 3 0 million Whiting holdings plus 3 0 to 4 0 million elsewhere.
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Chicago
Ill
Edward Sims
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
K. M. Landis
Whiting
Ind
Fire Water for Poor Indian on Blackfoot Reservation
In Helena Montana January seventh a federal case against E P Wilkinson over introducing liquor on the Blackfoot Reservation was submitted to Judge Hunt. The dispute centers on whether federal law governs railroad rights of way through reservations and would decide if a guilty or acquittal verdict should be returned. The ruling could affect saloon permissions on railroad traversed reservations.
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Indian Department
Paris Press Declares War With Japan Most Unlikely
Paris newspapers publish inspired pieces saying war with the United States is improbable and would be regarded with horror. Count Hayashi's statement of cordial negotiations is noted, while Rome prints views on Roosevelt fleet orders and Japanese emigration policies.
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NEW York Times
Paris
Japan
United States
America
Matin
Count Hayashi
Rome
Tribuna
Pacific
Roosevelt
Baron Takahira
Italy
San Francisco
Lloyd C. Griscom
California
Ment
Train Hold-Up at Union Station in Kansas City
Four men attempted to rob passengers aboard the Missouri Kansas and Texas Southwestern flyer at Union Station. They brandished pistols at German immigrants, took two valises, then fled. Conductor Hi Drew struck one robber with a lantern. police pursue through freight yards. Descriptions: three short males and a tall leader about 60, all well dressed, no masks.
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Kansas City
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Southwestern Flier
Union Station
Southwest
M. H. Kennedy
Hi. W. Drew
David White
Drew
Provident Life Inquiry Opens Before Grand Jury
A special Grand Jury in Manhattan began work examining Provident Savings Life Assurance Society officials John Vroome and Controller Ralph R Hubbard. They reviewed books and records for over two hours, with the Italian American Trust Company treasurer also testifying as the probe continues tomorrow.
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Manhattan
John Vroome
Ralph R. Hubbard
The
Provident Savings Life Assurance Society
Kresel
Provident Life
Hospitals Lose Fire Alarm Gongs Under City Order
Commissioner Lantry orders removal of signal gongs in city hospitals to call the Fire Department. Hospitals protested the change but Lantry says hospital attachés ignored alarms and did not dispatch ambulances until police advised. Alarm boxes in hospitals to call the Fire Department will continue.
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Lantry
Farm teams burned to death in Oneonta stable fire
Special to The Newee Times from Margaretville New York reports a stable fire at Oneonta yesterday afternoon killed nineteen teams of farmers who were feeding and delivering grain at the barn. The blaze broke out suddenly preventing any rescue of the animals.
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Newee Times
Margaretville
N. Y
Oneonta
San Francisco
Cal
Viscount Aoki
America
Pacific Mail
Manchuria
Aoki
I. Iowague
Fairmount Hotel
Oe Kioke
Matsuara
Washington
Secret Service
J. M. Nye
New York
J. A. Sommers
H. B. Monnitt
Secret Service Office
Exclusion Bill Conflict Echoes in Washington
In Washington a debate over the Japanese exclusion bill surfaces as Representatives Hayes and Kahn press President Roosevelt for consideration. The California delegation plans to push the measure despite Roosevelt's noted discouragement amid ongoing Japan U S talks.
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Washington
Hayes and
Kahn
California
Roosevelt
Hayes
Japan
United States
William J Mackay Held on Forged Distillery Certificate Charge
William J Mackay a broker living at 120 West 19th Street was held in 3000 bail in the Tombs Court yesterday charged with obtaining 10300 on forged distillery certificates from Lemuel E Dehreman a broker of 716 Old South Building Boston Mass Mackay will be extradited.
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William J. Mackay
West 19Th Street
Tombs Court
Lemuel E. Dehreman
Old South Building
Boston
Mass
Mackay
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Okuma
Britain
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Notes of Foreign Affairs
London Times
Mr. Pearson
Grapie
Printing House Square
the Gazette
the Globe
The.h. Germain Co
Standard Accident Ins. Co
William St
Indiana Oil Concern
Wilkinson
Hayashi
President Roosevelt
Provident Life Inquiry
Long Beach
Long Beach Realth and Improvement Company
State Land Office
Albany
Municipal Art Society
Metropolitan Parks Association
Women's Municipal League and Independent Club
Rogers Bros
Meriden Brita SO
Brill
Oxford
Cambridge
du. W
Inda
Cheviots
Harlem
Union Square
14Th St
N. B’way
Cortlandt
N. Greenwich
N. Chambers St
125Th Street
Cor
3D Avenue
WM. Knabe & CO
Fifth Avenue
Thirty-ninth Street
Knabe
Sohmer Kranich& Bach
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Wm. Knabe . Co
Los Angeles
Southern
Chicago & North-Western
Union Pacific
Salt Lake
R. Tenbroeck
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