Lord Mayor on Jewish Massacre and Russia’s Jewry
London Lord Mayor Samuel, at a synagogue prize distribution, urged patience over Russia’s Jewish treatment and noted Australian Jewish support. He warned agitation would fail and pressed for religious equality, while a Russian embassy note promised no anti Russian agitation in London and improvements for Jews in Russia.
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London
Samuel
Russia
Australia
Foreign Office
Roumania
Lora
Anti Jewish Prejudice Report From Paris Appears
The Times correspondent in Paris reports that Russian administration promotes anti Semitism through school history and geography books censored by officials. An extract claims Jews are a money seeking, unscrupulous group living off others and hindering production, taught to Russian youth with government approval.
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London Times
NEW York Times
London
Times
Paris
Empire
Lebedeff
White
Russia
Israel
Agreement on Manchuria War Ministers visit eases Russo Japanese tensions
St Petersburg June 20 Russian War Minister Gen Kuropatkin's Japan visit boosts Russo Japanese relations seen as peace signal by Japanese press. Shuropatkin hosted at Shiba Palace with no foreign guest prior. Peking June 20 Minister Lessar summoned to conference with Kuropatkin and others at Port Arthur. Lessar to leave ere July.
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ST. Petersburg
Kkuropatkin
Japan
Rus‘sia
Gen. Shcuropatkin
Shiba Palace
Plood
Re- Bine
Peking
Lessar
Kuropatkin
Alexieff
Pacific
M. Pokouleff
Port Arthur
Russia
Manchuria
M. Lessar
Fears Trouble in China Prompt Navy Marines Warning
Rear Admiral Evans warns the Navy to keep an adequate marine force at Olongapo for potential emergencies in China. He reports to the Navy Department highlighting the need for readiness amid tensions abroad.
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Evans
Olongapo
Washington
Navy Department
Chins
Marines urged to raise Olon gapo force to 1500
Recommendation calls for increasing the marine detachment at Olon gapo from 1000 to 1500. The Marine Corps is 500 short of the full quota, with active recruiting planned this Summer to obtain the extra 500 men for deployment to the Philippines in Autumn.
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Olongapo
Marine Corps
Philippines
War in Kwang-Si reported with Wuchow as HQ
Cable from U.S. consul McWade in Canton states Viceroy Then leads a war of extermination against alleged rebels in Kwang-Si with Wuchow as temporary headquarters. Disturbers are warned no mercy.
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Kwang-Si
Washington
State Department
United States
Corsul McWade
Canton
Wuchow
Railway schemes progress in Peking amid British proposals
The Times in London reports Lord Lansdowne sees Sa Tow returning to Peking with clear orders to push favorable railway proposals. The British Chargé d Affaires has presented four definite plans to Wai Wu Pu concerning the Peking syndicate and Chinese Corporation schemes. China finds most proposals acceptable though France objects over potential harm to the Peking Hankou line. observers expect growing Chinese government obstruction as powers hesitate to press effectively.
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London Times
New York Times
London
The
Times
Peking
Lord Lansdowne
Sa Tow
Ad Affaires
Wai-Wu-Pu
Peking Syndicate
Chinese Corporation
China
France
Peking-Hankou
Shanghai
Russia to Make Concessions in Manchuria Talks
Washington reports indicate the Manchurian question may rest temporarily as Secretary Hay takes a two week vacation and Count Cassini sails to Europe. Officials note Russia may shape policy to please the United States and have discussed Manchuria with Cassini and Hay, signaling developments not fully disclosed. China trade talks push for deeper ports in Manchuria, with new cues giving hope for progress.
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Washington
Hill
Count Cassini
Europe
United States
Hay
China
Tertary
Marehuria
Japan and Korea Strained Ties After Seoul Bomb Link
London dispatch reports Seoul's anti Japan party blames a recent hospital bombing on Japan while also condemning anti banknote agitation and Korea's delay in paying for a steamship bought from a Japanese firm. The dispute heightens tensions between Tokyo and Seoul.
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Lonpox
New York
London
Times
Tokio
Seoul
Japan
Korea
King Peters troubles begin in Belgrade
The Times correspondent reports Belgrade that the Skupshtina demanded presenting the new government to the Chamber. The government declined to conform, as the ministry remains the same and had approval from the Skupshtina. Independent Radicals call for dissolution of the Skupshtina and immediate elections. The situation remains unclear.
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London ‘Times
New York ‘Times
London
Times
Belgrave
Skupshtina
Skupshtins
Peter
Loubet's Visit to England Planned Schedule
London June 29. The official programme for President Loubet's visit to England outlines arrivals on July 6 at Dover with Duke of Connaught, then to Victoria Station and York House. Meetings with King Edward and royal family, lunches, dinners at Buckingham Palace and the French Embassy, and a gala at the opera. July 7 includes visits to French establishments and a Guildhall luncheon. July 8 covers Windsor Castle, Aldershot review, a Foreign Secretary banquet, and a state ball. He departs July 9.
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London
Loubet
England
Dover
Duke of Connaught
Victoria Station
King Edward
York House
Prince and Princess of Wales
Duchess’ of Onnaught
Oiiera. P
Loubett
Windsor Castle
Queen Alexandra
Aldershot
Lord Lansdowne
Buckingham Palace
Paris
Composition of Reichstag volleys narrows as votes count
DLWRGIN June 29 The two remaining Reichstag ballots on Saturday elected either Richter Radical or a member of the Bavarian peace League. The rebuilt composition lists Clericals, Socialists, Agrarians and Peasants, National Liberals, and various factions with counts showing dozens of seats across groups.
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Dlwrgin
Reichstag
Richter
Bavarian Peace League
Sree
Aaee Moor
Leook Cdaeae
Rabbi Silverman Calls for Jewish Unity Synod Plan
Detroit June 29 Rabbi Joseph Silverman, president of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, urged Jews to organize and form a joint assembly called a synod. He proposed central authority, uniting fraternal orders, evaluating national societies, and empowering a central board while preserving autonomy. The synod would set theology, Sabbath, rabbinic selection, and unity in ritual and education.
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Detroit
Mich
Joseph Silverman
D. D
Central Conference of American Rabbis
Union of American Hebrew Congregations
Lake Erie
Isaac M. Wise
Judaism
Rabbinate
Silverman
Russia
Roosevelt
B'nai B'rith
Israel
B Naj Brith
Kishineff
Order of
Silvermap
Chicago Plan Aids Russian Jews Emigration Effort
A Chicago dinner launched a movement to relieve oppressed Jews by aiding their emigration. Rabbi A R Levy and O W Rosenthal spearhead cooperation with existing charities to send lecturers to major cities to mobilize support for aiding Russians and other persecuted groups to immigrate to the United States. A Baptist Conference praised Roosevelt for sending the Jews appeal to the Russian czar.
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New York Times
Chicago
Kinsley’s
A. R. Levy
Binatbraham
O. W. Rosenthal
Russia
United States
Baptist Ministers’ Conference
West Thirty-third Street Baptist Church
Roosevelt
Committee of Americanews
Augusta veteran Choate dies after long public service
Winfield Scott Choate a longtime Augusta resident and prominent figure in Maine law fraternal political military and social circles has died He served as Justice of the Maine Supreme Court and held various public roles over more than thirty years in Augusta and the state
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New York Times
Augusta
Winfield Scott Choate
Maine
Supr
Banknotes Versus Checks in Georgia Bankers’ Talk
London notes the Georgia Bankers’ Convention address by Controller Ridgely claiming banknotes are best when elastic. The Times questions the general truth of that claim, arguing checks in England offer a superior, more efficient system.
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Controller Ridgely
Georgia Bankers’ Convention
Londox Times
New York
TIMES
London
the Times
Ridgely
United States
England
Lords Discuss Fiscal Policy in Debates at Westminster
In London on June 29 the Lords debated fiscal policy as Britain weighs Canada tariff questions. Earl of Selborne said an initial Cabinet inquiry would inform the nation, while Foreign Secretary Lansdowne promised forthcoming papers. Lords Rosebery and Devonshire pressed for public discussion and clear government plans before autumn campaigning.
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London
House of Lords
Earl of Selborne
Admiralty
Warl
Portsmouth
Germany
Canada
Chamberlain
Great Britain
Lord Lansdowne
Lord Rosebery
Duke of Devonshire
Irish Land Bill Debate Ends With Broad Support
London June 20 The House of Commons spent about six hours on the Irish Land bill accepting Clauses IV to X with little change. John Redmond showed conciliatory spirit and with drew his party's objections to advance other sections. William O'Brien proposed empowering Land Commissioners to help evicted tenants return to former holdings, a social aim the government agreed to consider at the report stage. The House adjourned at midnight after progress was reported.
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London
House of Commons
John Redmond
William O'Brien
William O’brien
Wyndham
Memorial for Henry Bessemer Promoted at Mansion House
An influential meeting at the Mansion House supports a memorial for English inventor Sir Henry Bessemer. Andrew Carnegie and others may fund it as a London annex to Lord Rosebery’s plan for a vast scientific and technological education institution costing about 1.5 million dollars. King Edward is said to approve. London County Council may provide 150000 dollars annually for maintenance.
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London
Mansion House
Henry Bessemer
Andrew Carnegie
Henry Marion Howe
New York
Edward
Earl of Rosebery
Sim Wernher, Bell & Co
Lord Rosebery
London County Council
Bloemfontein Customs Convention Adopted in Cape Assembly
The Legislative Assembly approved the Bloemfontein Customs Convention uniting Transvaal Orange River Colony Cape Colony Natal and Rhodesia in a ten percent preference for Great Britain and reciprocal colonies. The move aims to lower living costs in the new colonies.
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Cape Town
Cape Colony
Legislative Assembly
Bloemfontein
Transvaal
Orange River Colony
Natal
Rhodesia
Great Britain
Bank officers accused of payoffs to Berlin press
In the Pomeranian Bank fraud trial in Berlin the court heard the bank lent 6250 to the Society of the Berlin Press without security and with no interest to curry favor. It also paid large sums to individual journalists, including a reporter receiving 3000 dollars annually, provoking agitation in the Berlin press.
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Berlin
Pomeranian Bank
Society of the Berlin Press
Reception on Kearsarge Reflects Kiel Naval Ties
About 1,000 guests, mostly German officers and visiting Americans, attended a reception on the US flagship Kearsarge in Kiel. Emperor William distrubed prizes at a tennis match and later hosted a yacht-club dinner with rockets display.
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Kiel
United States
Kearsarge
Meyer
Italy
Emperor William
Hohenzollern
Allison V. Armour
Chicago
Dobrogen
North Sea
Dunkirk
Government Yard
Armour
Mr. Armour
Meteor
Eckernfoerde
Princess of
Cotton
Yacht Club
Jackies
No Criticism Of Emperor’s Inspection Of The Kearsarge
Secretary Moody replies to inquiries about reports that Emperor William’s inspection of the Kearsarge drew naval criticism. He states no responsible person in the Navy Department has uttered any criticism and that Rear Admiral Taylor confirms the inspection is in no way subject to criticism.
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Washington
Moody
William
Navy Department
Taylor
Bureau of Navigation
Moody Remarks On Courtesy And Treaty Inspection
Fragmentary note cites William H. Moody praising courtesy toward foreign officials and the long-standing stamp of inspection for friendly nations, reflecting diplomatic protocol.
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Peter
William H. Moody
German General Huelscye Haesser Seeks Temperance Endorsement
In reply to a German Temperance inquiry, General Count Huelscye Haesser, a famed retiree and total abstainer, recounts twenty five years of no beer wine or spirits except minimal champagne on a birthday and notes physicians once advised two glasses daily but he stopped. He argues that alcohol impairs work and that water coffee and tea suit soldiers best.
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Berlin
Huelscye Haesser
French Chamber Validates Boni de Castellane Election
The Chamber of Deputies approved the committee report affirming Count Boni de Castellane’s election. M Hubbard, a Radical Socialist, urged enactment of a general law to curb electoral corruption.
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Paris
Chamber of ‘Deputies
Boni de Castellane
M. Hubbard
Radical Socialist
George Meredith Sinks Back Into Critical Illness
London June 2 George Meredith the novelist who had been ill for some time yesterday suffered a relapse and his condition again became critical.
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George Meredith
London
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