Hague Peace Conference Opens With Mixed Hopes
The Hague June 14 Eight years after opening for peace efforts the conference returns with cautious optimism. Delegates note broader representation 46 states and 190 delegates while sixteen small republics hold about a third of voting power. Key topics include neutrals rights immunity of private property at sea and arming limits with expected debates on Geneva principles and arbitration. The Pope may back conference decisions and press access gains momentum as Latin Americans align with US stance on Drago Doctrine.
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Hague
Apostles of Peace
Europe
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United States
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Norway
Montenegro
South America
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William S. Buchanan
U. N. Rose
Charles Henry Butler
England
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W. H. de Beaufort
Netherlands
M. Nelidoff
Hall of Knights
Rmans
Wilhelmina
Holy See
Raeburn Portrait Sells at Christie’s for 34 000
London June 14 Christies sold Raeburn’s full length Portrait of Mrs Hart from 1810 for 34000 to Agnew. The same buyers paid 29900 for Capt F H Huttsland Gainsborough pastoral landscape bought for 2125 at Lord de la Warr’s sale.
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London
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Hart
Christie’s
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Gainsborough
Lord de la Warr
China closes famine relief fund in Shanghai report
The famine relief fund in Shanghai is closed and the Buford troopship provisions are being used. A harvest portion failed and American Mr Faris and two English missionaries have died from famine and fever amid protests over proposed censorship of Chinese newspapers.
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Faris
Shanghai
General Famine Relief Fund
United States
Buford
Stromboli Erupts Near Catania Rattles Sicily
In Sicily near Catania on June 14 a period of quiet ended with a violent Stromboli eruption at 6 45 A M. The blast terrified the countryside and raised fears of damage comparable to Vesuvius last year though no damage was confirmed.
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Catania
Sicily
Bone
Japan Sees San Francisco Incidents as Diplomatic Moment
A Tokyo consular report dated May 25 details assaults on Japanese in San Francisco in a graphic but calm tone. Press comment urges swift official action to clear suspicions and warns against public prejudice while noting the incident could push toward a U S Japan entente. Secretary Taft’s upcoming visit is seen as strengthening Korea ties and aiding Far Eastern peace.
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San Francisco
Nichi Nichi
Japan
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United States
France
America
Taft
Korea
Ambassadors O'Brien Komura meet in London amid travels
In London Thomas J. O'Brien American Ambassador to Japan, en route from Copenhagen to the U S, met Baron Komura and other British diplomats. In San Francisco Uyeno states the consular report describes attacks on Japanese establishments and urges authorities to prevent future incidents.
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Japan
United States
Copenhagen
Baron Komura
San Francisco
Uyeno
Japanese Association of America
Extradition Rule Tightens Over Foreign Convicts in Britain
The Divisional Court led by Lord Alverstone rules a British subject who crime abroad and escapes to British territory cannot be extradited if the Extradition Act does not apply. Eddie Guerrin, once in Chicago, bank robbed in Paris, and exiled to Devil's Island, was freed by the court after extradition orders were rejected.
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Lord Alverstone
Hold Good
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England
France
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Guerrin
Chicago
Paris
Devil's Island
America
Newfoundland Fisheries Talks Aimed by Grey Plan
Foreign Secretary Grey proposed to US Secretary of State a plan to settle Newfoundland fisheries. Negotiations paused due to Foreign Office duties and The Hague matters. Premier Bond may be unsatisfied, and Grey returned home May 20 without a final imperial accord on future talks with the United States.
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Grey
Newfoundland
Foreign Office
Hague
Edward Grey
Bond
Home
United States
Red Cross Conference backs tuberculosis battle efforts
Delegates at the International Red Cross Conference discuss war against tuberculosis and favor Red Cross involvement in screenings and care for recruits rejected from service and soldiers discharged due to illness. Ambassador Reid hosts a Dorchester House reception for American delegates with 500 attendees including Cabinet members and diplomats.
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London
International Red Cross Conference
Red Cross
British Red Cross Society
Harrison
Thomas J. O'Brien
Japan
Brien
Interdict for Bordeaux Suppresses Church Services
Cardinal Lecot Archbishop of Bordeaux bans church services in several communes after municipal authorities order bells rung for civil marriages and funerals without religious ceremonies. The move follows officials overstepping church authority by enforcing bell ringing.
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Paris
Cardinal Lecot
Bordeaux
Women of Norway Lose Universal Vote in Parliament
The Norwegian Parliament rejected universal women's suffrage by 73 to 7 but approved a municipal style franchise by 96 to 25. The law grants voting rights to women 25+ taxed for a year, with city incomes of 113 and country incomes of 8, creating about 1,000 women voters. The reform is praised by the press.
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Christiania
Government plans Chinese miners removal in Transvaal
Premier Botha told Parliament that all Chinese miners will be sent home when contracts expire. Sixteen thousand to depart this year with native workers to fill posts. Mine owners fear loss of labor could threaten business and halt operations.
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Pretoria
Transvaal
Botha
Strath
All Teachers Quit at St Pauls School After Dispute
Garden City June 14 Every member of the St Pauls School faculty has resigned following a quarrel between Headmaster Dr Gamage and Bishop Burgess. Seven teachers will join Dr Gamage at Pawling, while others seek positions elsewhere. The unrest includes parents withdrawing pupils and a contested leadership transition.
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George Jacobus
Horace M. Snyder
Edward G. Kendall
George W. Anderson
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James M. Elliott
George H. Hero
Percy M. Newton
Hamilton M. Magee
Littlejohn
Long Island
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Music ban on The Mikado withdrawn in navy bands
In Chatham England June 14 the order prohibiting playing The Mikado by naval and marine bands during Prince Fushimi's visit has been withdrawn.
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England
Prince Fushimi
Winegrowers Strike Expands Across 452 Municipalities
Argelid France June 14 452 municipalities have resigned as the winegrowers movement grows in Midi Marcelin Albert leads the effort urging mayors to ignore Clemenceau and municipal orders Calm prevails and no prosecutions are planned. The Interior Ministry plans no action and hopes Clemenceaus letter will quell the movement The debate on an Anti-Fraud bill continues in the Chamber of Deputies with adjournment to Monday.
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Emperor William denounces army gambling officers
In Hanover on June 14 Emperor William condemned over fifty officers from the Military Riding Institute for gambling. He ordered all officers to return to their regiments with warnings of dismissal for further disobedience. Guard regiment officers face transfer to line regiments as the riding institute likely breaks up.
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Prussia
William
Croker Not Ill Despite Rumors in Dublin
In Dublin on June 14 a physician attending Richard Croker denied any illness. Reports from other inquiries support the doctor’s assessment that rumors of Croker’s illness have no foundation.
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Dublin
Richard Croker
Mass meeting calls for arrest over Brooklyn power house nuisance
About 500 residents near the Brooklyn Rapid Transit power house at Kent and Division attended a meeting at Brooklyn Business College in South Eighth Street. They urged Deputy Health Commissioner Maxfield to resign and formed a Ten to seek a warrant for arrest of BRT President Winter for creating a nuisance. Robert Conn led the gathering. clergy urged action and a fund was started with $25 from Father Edward Duffy and over $300 raised.
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Aldermen to Play Ball Against Philadelphia Councilmen
The Board of Aldermen selects a nine to face the Philadelphia Councilmen next Wednesday at the National League grounds. Lineup includes Monahan Noonan Clifford Hahn Hatton Collins Haggerty Sullivan Rendall Umpire Culkin mascot Little Willie Went bat carrier Downing. The New Yorkers travel from Jersey City at 9 am and aim to bring back Father Penn statue and Liberty Bell as souvenirs.
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Philadelphia
Rank Farrell
War Clouds Over Central America Threaten Union Efforts
Central American tensions flare as Nicaragua and El Salvador clash over President Zelaya’s push for a union under the Central American Republic plan. U S officials foresee renewed hostilities, with both nations mobilizing forces and a possible multi‑front conflict lingering through the summer.
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Figueroa
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