American Tourists In London During Coronation Season
A 1902 London note reports fewer American travelers than usual as coronation costs rise and travel to the Continent tempts visitors away. Despite cooler winds, Americans flock to Stratford, War through Week, and crowds fill flower shows, Derby plans, and social events with notable figures such as Gen. Joel Wheeler and Mrs. Melville Stone observed.
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Walsingham House
Tom” Ochiltree
Piccadilly Circus
William Enidicott
Melville Stone
Miss Stone
Nahan Franko
E.L. Stoddard
Joel Wheeler
Queen Anne’s Mansions
W. M. Chase
Sargent
New York Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Brander Matthews
Royal Institution
Charles T. Yerkes
W. M. Reid-Eings
Richmond
Anna Ejichberg Lane
New York
Boston
U S Cruser San On Way To Liberia For Coaling Station Talks
The United States cruiser San is reportedly headed to Liberia to survey semi diplomatic talks on a potential U S coaling station. Washington awaits Capt Ase Waelker's report with Monrovia seen as strategically important while France Germany and Britain watch closely. An incident in London shows racial tensions affecting Liberian connections with a Liberian cabinet member's son facing restricted lodging.
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San Francisco
London
Associated Press
United States
San
United Ster
West African Republic
Liberia
Ase Waelker
Etse
Montgomery
Monrovia
Washington
France
Great Britain
Bloomsbury
Royal Rift and Dinner Row Stir London Society
Reported quarrel between King Edward and Prime Minister Salisbury over Cassel peerage, with a stormy Buckingham Palace interview and a sharp exit. Also tension with Duchess of Buccleuch over dinner guest demands deepen royal circles' unease.
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Lord Salisbury
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Ernest Cassel
Ernest
Buckingham Palace
Buccleuch
Nobility Snubs Spark King's Social Life Disputes
The excerpt notes aristocrats and old count families openly disapproving of several royal social events, reflecting tensions within the nobility over the King's circle and public appearances.
Shah of Persia Suffer Health Strain in Berlin Stop
The Shah of Persia, in very bad health, grew pale and began to feel sick at the overa last evening. He sat through the first act, sipped lemonade, and fanned himself in the hot house. He fears rail travel faster than eight to ten miles an hour and travels with a large detective suite. He views arms and machinery exhibits with little interest and aims to reach Carlsbad for rest. The parade review failed to move him, appearing like wooden figures to his view.
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Berlin
Persia
Shah
Carlsbad
Kaiser Receives Envoys in Berlin Gala Scene
Emperor William hosted ambassadors after a gala opera, openly praising Sir Frank Lascelles of Britain and Andrew D. White of the United States. The Kaiser joked about a possible Washington transfer and discussed the generous reception for his brother during Prince Henry’s U.S. visit.
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Emperor William
Frank C. Lascelles
United States
Andrew D. White
Frank Lascelles
Washington
Sir Frankelles
Saery
Passy
Sir Frank Lascelles
Empor
William
Mr. White
Prince Henry
America
Dowager Czarina Hosts Red Cross Conference Delegates
The Dowager Czarina received Miss Clara Barton president of the American Red Cross Society at Gatchina Palace in St. Petersburg. She thanked Barton for traveling to attend the International Red Cross Conference. Admiral Kaznakoff, once stationed in New York, attended the luncheon with the Americans.
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Clara
Barton
ST. Petersburg
Clara Barton
American Red Cross Society
Gatchina Palace
International Red Cross Conference
Miss Barton
Admiral Kaznakoff
New York
Tablet to Archibald Forbes Unveiled in St Pauls Crypt
London May 81 Field Marshal Lord Wolseley unveiled a memorial tablet to Archibald Forbes, the war correspondent who died March 30, 1901, in the crypt of St Pauls Cathedral. The ceremony was attended by the widow and notable figures including Sir Evelyn Wood and Commander Richardson Clover Naval Attaché of the United States Legation.
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London
Lord Wolseley
St. Paul's Cathedral
Evelyn Wood
Richardson Clover
United States
Legation
Lord Wolsele
Sas
Riza
State Camp Opens with Silent Ceremony and Drill
The 21st season of the New York State Camp of Military Instruction opened at Peekskill with a 21 gun salute. Ninth Regiment of 583 men led by Col. Morris arrived, pitched tents, and held evening parade. Twelfth Regiment followed, under Col. Dyer, arriving in two train sections. A fall from a train injured Private Wilkins but he recovered. The Army Y M C A and Berlinghof Band provided services and concerts as armories buzzed with family crowds.
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Peekskill
New York State
Sergt
H. W. Mack
William F. Morris
New York
Battery Hill
Roe
George Moore Smith
Times
Albany
Col. Morris
Madison C. Peters
Mohegan Lake
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Dyer
James N. Connolly
Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel
Corrigan
Quality Row
National Guard
Frederick Phisterer
James Wray Cleveland
William H. Chapin
Uilford Hurry
B. M. Ward
John B. Helland
Louis M. Greer
George M. Smith
Thomas O. Donohue
Harris B. Fisher
Pimore F. Austin
N. 8. Jarvis
Frederick C. Thomas
Arthur West Little
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H. G. Lyon
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George M. McLaren
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Altman and Co Introduce Lace Footwear Novelty Slippers
Altman and Co announce exclusive lace footwear for dress slippers matching lace gowns. Sales start June 7 with summer hours 8:30 AM to 5 PM, Saturdays 8:30 to 12 noon. Stores open through September.
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Altman & Co
The New British Grain Tax Debate
A London deputation representing half a million horse owners pressed the Chancellor Sir Michael Hicks Beach to drop the grain tax on oats and maize. He refused, arguing the tax applies to all grain used by humans as well, and prices would fall with peace and harvests. He urged horse owners to bear the duty while noting maize prices were temporarily high due to last year’s U.S. harvest.
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London
Michael Hicks-Beach
America
Notable New Arrivals Highlight City Scene
The notice lists Miss Pabst of Milwaukee Buchanan of Buffalo and Ger Iacinrich Conried of New York among the latest arrivals here, signaling a bustling social week with notable names and movements.
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Miss Pabst
Carriages at the Coronation Bring Plain Courtly Rides
Ambassador Choate will ride his everyday plain carriage to the coronation in London. White Law Reid will use the royal carriage assigned by the King, while other ambassadors travel in more elaborate vehicles. Irish MPs will be invited but not attend, with a party meeting to explain the decision.
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London
United States
Joseph H. Choate
Whitelaw Reid
Westminster Abbey
Austro-Hungarian Crisis Deepens in Vienna Speech
In Vienna on May 31 observers say Dr. von Koerber signaled concessions possible but not to the point of aggression toward Hungary. A serious crisis looms as Emperor Francis Joseph may intervene, with The Neue Freie Presse arguing the path to compromise risks widening the rift between Austria and Hungary.
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Reichsrath
von Koerber
Austria
Hungary
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Neue Freie Presse
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Celebration at Berlin Plans Coronation Dinner
The British colony of Berlin will host a coronation dinner for King Edward at the Swedish Pavilion near Wannsee to avoid anti British demonstrations in the city. The event aims to mark the occasion discreetly outside Berlin’s core area.
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Berlin
Edward
Wannsee
French Minister to Ecuador Recalled
Hippo lyte Frandin the French Minister at Quito departed Guayaquil for France after being recalled by his government. He had served in Ecuador's capital and left the port city on the day of the report.
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Guayaquil
Hippolyte Frandin
Quito
France
Lieut. Com Potts Honored by Berlin Royal Reception
In Berlin Emperor William seeks to reassure Lieut. Commander Templin M. Potts of the United States Navy that reports of his unwelcome reception are unfounded. Potts, who will become Naval Attaché of the U S Legation on October 1, was invited to the opera with his wife after a review and was later asked to dine at the new Potsdam palace with the Shah of Persia and the Crown Prince of Biam.
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Berlin
William
Templin M. Potts
United States Navy
William H. Beehler
United States Legation
Potts
Ala
New Palace
Potsdam
Shah of Persia
Biam
Taft Suffering Tonsillitis Delays Papal Meeting
Rome May 31 Governor Taft of the Philippine Islands is ill with tonsillitis causing the postponement of his scheduled audience with Cardinal Rampolla Papal Secretary of State.
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Rome
Gov. Taft
Philippine Islands
Cardinal Rampolla
Monument to Alphonse Daudet unveiled in Paris
The monument in memory of Alphonse Daudet on the Champs Elysées was unveiled this afternoon in Paris. Most of the citys well known literary figures attended the ceremony.
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Paris
Alphonse Daudet
Champs Elysées
Queen Wilhelmina Makes First Outing Since Illness
The Hague May 31 Queen Wilhelmina left Castle Loo Park for her initial public outing since a recent serious illness. The visit marked a cautious return to public life as officials announced her improved condition.
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Wilhelmina
the Hague
Loo Park
Cunard Liner Etruria Sails to New York After Breakdown
The Cunard Line steamship Etruria, under Capt. Stephens, left Liverpool for New York for her first crossing since breaking down in February. She lost her propeller and rudder mid Atlantic on February 26, was towed to Horta and Southampton, with passengers forwarded by special steamer, then to Liverpool for stern frame repairs.
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Etruria
Stephens
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Azores
Southampton
French Victory In the Sahara Retakes Oasis
A French detachment led by a lieutenant, returning to Ain Salah after striking a Tuareg raiding party, was attacked by about 3000 Tuaregs near Diless. The Arabs routed the raiders, leaving dead they found on the field. French casualties were three killed and ten wounded.
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Algiers
Algeria
Ain Salah
Tuat
Diless
Emperor William views Potsdam garrison parade
In Potsdam Prussia on May 31 Emperor William with Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia and other princes watched the Potsdam garrison parade from opposite the statue of King Frederick William I The Shah of Persia observed the display from a window at the Stadt Schloss.
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Lustgarten
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Spanish Cabinet Change Se May 31
Senor Suares Incian is named Minister of Agriculture as King Senor Canalejas reshuffles the cabinet. The announcement lists the date of appointment as May 31 and notes notable changes within the government.
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Senor Canalejas
China to Decorate Consul Goodnow for Peace Work
Peking May 31 The Government plans to award a decoration to John Goodnow United States Consul-General at Shanghai for his services in maintaining peace in the Central Provinces of China in 1900.
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John Goodnow
United States
Shanghai
China
The Chinese Tariff Change at Shanghai
The Chinese government instructs members of the International Commission in Shanghai to shift from ad valorem to a 5 percent specific tariff and to move duties to a silver basis, with plans to levy in gold to meet the foreign indemnity. Sir Robert Hart supports the plan as foreign merchants and ministers likely oppose.
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International Commission
Shanghai
China
Robert Hart
Pan-German Movement Provokes German Press Debate
Berlin reports show responsible periodicals protesting abroad exaggerations of Pan-German aims. They deny plans to annex parts of Switzerland and German Austria and reject Budapest debates suggesting Berlin supports a broader pan German dream.
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Berlin
Rowland Blennerhasset
Germany
Austria
Eisenach
Steyn Paralysis Ends Active Role in Peace Talks
Acting President Steyn of the Orange Free State is stricken with paralysis and withdraws from the Vereeniging peace conference. He has given parole and travels to Krugersdorp, fifty miles southwest of Pretoria.
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Pretoria
Transvaal
Orange Free State
Vereeniging
Krugersdorp
Five Prominent Carlists Arrested in Barcelona
Five prominent Carlists are arrested in Barcelona including Marquis Lacour aide de camp to Carlist leader Gen Moore and Father Matat. The report notes high-profile detentions in the Carlist crackdown.
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Barcelona
Marquis Lacour
Moore
Matat
American schooner Amelia Hearn wrecked in Bahamas
The American schooner Amelia Hearn from Baltimore, Capt. Griffith, was wrecked May 24 on Abaca Reef in the Bahamas en route to Tarpon Bay. The vessel was a total loss, but the crew were saved. The ship was built in Liurel and owned by William F. Moore of Baltimore.
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Baltimore
Bahamas
Nassau
New Providence
Amelia Henorn
Griffith
Tarpun Bay
Abaca Reef
William F. Moore
Te Timore
Liurel
Americans Spread Through Berlin Hotels This Year
In Berlin 260 Americans stay at one hotel with others at multiple Berlin hotels. Hot weather units drive travelers to baths and mountains as Adenhus Busch and family of St. Louis are mentioned among the visitors.
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Berlin
Atlantic
Adenhus Busch
Family of
St. Lows
Southern Education and the North Revisited in Debate
A Letter to the Editor discusses Northern influence on Southern schooling, arguing for unified public schools and highlighting disparities in South Carolina. It cites enrollment figures showing more colored than white students in public schools, and unequal funding favoring white education. The writer urges abolition of separate schools to boost overall educational progress.
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New York Times
Taz Times
Benjamin Franklin
Theeneral Educational Board
Howard Coltens
Eastlake
Ala
South Carolina
Great Empire
Keystone States
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