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Newspaper

New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1908

Page

7

Turbulent Berlin Debates Over Prussian Manhood Suffrage

In Berlin on January 22 a heated Reichstag scene followed Chancellor von Buelow's refusal to answer a interpellation on manhood suffrage. Derisive cries of Vagabond Liar Scoundrel echoed as ministers left the chamber and socialists clashed with police. In Brunswick the same day protests for universal suffrage led to police confrontations, resulting in injuries and arrests as crowds dispersed.

Berlin von Buelow Herr Fischer Herr Kreth Herr Bebel Cribune Herr Stadthagen Tribune Brunswick Germany Labor Union Ducal

Chile Advances Plan for 2600 Mile North South Railway

Congress in Santiago approved a bill authorizing the President to contract for a railroad running north to south. Initial outlay is capped around 37.5 million dollars with a aim to extend to the frontiers. The line would stretch from the Peruvian border to the Strait of Magellan, about 2600 miles, with spur lines to coastpoints and mining and agricultural districts.

Santiago Chile Congress Peru Strait of Magellan

Atlantic steamship conference scheduled in London

The postponed conference of the White Star American Cunard Hamburg American North German Lloyd and other Atlantic passenger lines is provisionally fixed for February 5 in London.

Liverpool White Star the American Cunard Hamburg-American North German Lloyd London

Peters Wins Libel Suit Against Berlin Correspondent

Dr. Carl Peters former governor of German East Africa won a libel suit against R. von Bennigsen of the Cologne Gazette. Bennigsen was fined $25 damages plus costs or twenty days in jail for publishing statements alleging misconduct in Africa.

Cologne Carl Peters German East Africa R. von Bennigsen Berlin Cologne Gazette Peters Africa Herr von Bennigsen

Haitian Government Declares Vortigern Pirate

The steam er Vortigern carrying exiled Haitian revolutionists led by Gen. Firmin seeks landings at Haiti. Government troops mass around St Marc and plan to attack Gonaives as Washington notes revolutionists gain ground in the island s north with consular reports of captured villages nearby.

Port AU Prince Vortigern St. Thomas Firmin Haiti Gonaives Washington State Department Livingston Cape Haitien

Testimony paints siege poverty at Port Arthur court martial

Col. Vershinin testifies at Lieut. Gen. Stoessel's court martial that civil populations faced extreme shortages during the siege. He accuses Mme. Stoessel of inflating prices for eggs milk and meat amid wartime hardship and claims she attempted to sell assets just before the surrender.

ST. Petersburg Port Arthur Stoessel Col Vershinin Gen Mme. Stoessel

Irish Raiders Arrested in Geevagh District Raid

A force of 200 constabulary in Roscommon Ireland arrested twenty men in bed for unlawful assembly riot and interfering with the mails. The renters on Keogh and Knox estates formed a no rent campaign after landowners refused to sell lands to their tenants and rent documents on mails were blocked.

Boyle Cunty Roscommon Ireland Geevagh Keogh Knox

Von Hohenau Trial Opens With Court Martial

Berlin Jan 22 The court martial trial of Counts von Hohenau and Lynar over Die Zukunft articles and the Harden-Moltke libel suit began before five judges under Gen von LoeWenfeld. After the charge of abuse of authority, the room was cleared and will stay closed until a verdict. Maximilien Harden, reportedly ill with appendicitis, did not appear.

Berlin von Thohenau Lynar Die Zukunft Maximilien Haren M Harden-von Moltke Gen. von Loeiwenfeld Maximilien Harden

Japanese Caught Near Fort Stevens Battery

Two Japanese were arrested near the west battery of Fort Stevens Oregon on January 22 for loitering. The area is rarely visited without permission from the district artillery commander and the men could not explain their presence.

West Battery Fort Stevens Oregon

May exile Tchaykovsky in Russia

Nicholas Tchaykovsky, the Russian revolutionary arrested in St Petersburg last November, is confined in the Fortress of St Peter and St Paul. He may be punished by administrative exile for revolutionary activity rather than a regular trial, potentially serving a long Siberian sentence.

ST. Petersburg Nicholas Tchaykovsky St. Peter and St. Paul Russia Siberia

Archbishops and dignitaries move across Europe in brief

Reports from Rome Berlin Casablanca Hull Santiago Peking Newcastle and Berlin outline movements and actions of church officials politicians and workers. Archbishop Ricik ed Sinda Francisco and secretary depart Rome for Naples. Harvard professor William Scho field dines with Emperor Wilhelm. Mulai Rachid defeats French forces at Settat. Labour delegates declare socialism a goal. New petroleum finds in Chile. Na Tung appointed customs controller. Tyne shipyard strike solidifies with 4000 workers nonreturning. Berlin unemployment rises with 102 519 on relief at year end.

Weather forecast for cotton states in late January

Special to The New York Times from Washington reports the Federal Weather Bureau forecast for Thursday and Friday across cotton states. Fair or mostly fair with colder conditions, winds shifting from northerly to northwest, with light to fresh gusts in many areas. some eastern Florida showers Thursday and northwest Florida colder Friday.

New York Times Washington Federal Weather Bureau North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Texas Oklahoma Arkansas

Betts Academy Burned. Students Flee Safely in Stamford

A fire gutted Betts Academy in Stamford at 1 am. Student R Sheldon Cross and G E Malony led evacuations through the north wing, guiding about eighteen boys to safety while teachers and staff aided others. Ladder rescues saved two teens on a smoke filled window ledge as Annie the Polish girl and others escaped.

New York Times Stamford Conn Betts Academy New York Fudge R. Sheldon Cross Fultonville N.Y G. E. Malony Hudson N. Y Mr. Betts Cross Malony Owen Carter Chester Kegarice Howard Lyall John Donahue Seth Kegarice Hallo‘e‘en Donahue Lyall Sarah Mollie Betts Annie Glen Knight Columbus Ohio C. M. Clements Larchmont Clements Trentway James Betts William J. Betts

Rifles for schoolboys proposed with Roosevelt support

A U S bill to promote schoolboy marksmanship nationwide may be introduced within two weeks. It would include military academies and schools with shooting clubs, backed by President Roosevelt. Readiness and resources in New York City schools have grown, with sub target gun machines donated for practice and interschool contests highlighting strong results. Master Ambrose Schartenberg of Manual Training High School, Brooklyn, earned high praise from Roosevelt for top scores in Whitney Trophy, Creedmoor, and interscholastic matches with a total 158 of 170.

Congress Roosevelt League Greater New York Grand Central Palace Creedmoor Ambrose Schartenberg Manual Training High School Brooklyn Chartenberg Scharfermberg

Bethany College Dormitory Fire Sparks Chivalry Rescue

At Bethany College West Virginia on January 22 the girls dormitory filled with smoke as a basement furnace ash fire spread. About 100 boys formed a bucket brigade and guided frightened girls to safety across the street where the men’s dormitory stood.

Bethany W. Va Bethany College

Cornell Upholds Miss Cook in Triangle League Debate

The Cornell Debate Union will uphold Miss Cook of Cornell as a speaker in the upcoming debate with Columbia. President Leroy Goodrich says the Triangular League rules were not violated and the protest is voidable by league meeting. If Pennsylvania supports Columbia, Miss Cook could be ruled out.

New York Times Ithaca N. Y Cornell Columbia Miss Cook Pennsylvania Leroy Goodrich Cornell Debate Union Goodrich

Gurko Loses Office Over Lidval Grain Scandal

St Petersburg report states M Gurko Assistant Minister of the Interior has been dismissed for ties to the Lidval grain scandals. He was accused of illegal grain supply contracts to famine provinces and of exceeding his authority by advancing money.

ST. Petersburg M. Gurko Lidval

Manhattan College Dominates St Francis College In 62 11 Victory

Manhattan College overwhelmed St Francis College at the De La Salle gymnasium Central Park South winning 62 to 11. Thorp led scorers with ten field goals while Bolton Murray and others added points in the wide margin victory. Earlier Manhattan Midgets beat Holy Name 26 to 10 in the preliminary.

Manhattan College St. Francis’ College de la Salle Central Park South Manhattan St. Francis Thorp Holy Name Bolton Saco Ops Heures Murray McIntyre Siscacckeeslens, Leng Euros Neers Hickey Miller Sweeney Donohue Riley Murray Donohue Miller Mullin Hickey Sweeney W. Grady

French Ambassador to Discuss Autos at Club Dinner

The French Ambassador to the United States M Jusserand will address the Automobile Club of America annual dinner on Saturday night speaking on France the Mother of the Automobile. Senator Chauncey M Depew will talk America the User of Automobiles. Augustus Thomas will discuss the automobile and pedestrian and Job E Hedges will speak on automobiles in general. The event at the club hall on West Fifty four Street near Broadway expects 300 members with guests including Gen Nelson A Miles Senator Jotham P Alldsof New York William H Hotchkiss Oliver A Quail Charles Jerome Edwards Patrick Francis Murphy and Rev Dr Wilton Merle Smith.

United States M. Jusserand Automobile Club of America France Chauncey M. Depew America Augustus Thomas Job E. Hedges Club West Fifty-fourth Street Broadway Nelson A. Miles Jotham P. Alldsof New York William H. Hotchkiss American Automobile Association Oliver A. Quail New York State Automobile Association Charles Jerome Edwards Long Island Automobile Club Patrick Francis Murphy Wilton Merle Smith

Elementary Schools Basket Ball Title Showdowns

The junior final features P. S. 109 Brooklyn versus P. S. 62 Manhattan, while the senior final matches P. S. 144 Brooklyn against P. S. 188 Manhattan. Games start Saturday at 2 p.m. in the City College gym.

New York Public Schools Athletic League P. S Brooklyn Manhattan College of the City of New York

Germantown leads in interclub squash despite unkept schedule

In Philadelphia today Germantown moved into a clear lead in the interclub squash racquet championships though not set for the day. Huntington Valley won a meritorious victory over Merion at Haverford while Overbrook and Country Club defeated Philadelphia and Racquet Club respectively.

New York Times Philadelphia Penn Germantown Huntington Valley Merion Haverford Overbrook and Country Club

Harvard to Row Cornell May 30

Harvard and Cornell crews will race on the Charles River Basin May 30 at 2 30 in the afternoon. The two mile event has been confirmed after questions about the venue with Harvard previously visiting Lake Carugua and Cornell visiting here twice.

Harvard Cornell Cambridge Mass Harvard Rowing Management Charles River Lake Caruga

Harvard Defeats Bishops College 4 0 In Quebec Hockey

In a game moved from Cambridge to St. Pauls School Rink Harvard shutout Bishops College Lenoxville Quebec 4 to 0 delivering a decisive hockey victory.

Concord N. H Cambridge St. Paul's Harvard Big Bishops College Lenoxville Quebec

Dwight School Second Team Routs Westbeblige Court

Dwight School's second team defeated the Sachs Colegiate InSties quintet 40 to 9 on its Westbeblige court yesterday afternoon.

Dwight School Westbeblige Sachs Colegiate InSties

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