An American Office Building for London
Anglo American syndicate seeks a 999 year lease on Strand site to build a 2 million pound office complex with 30 elevators and 6000 offices. Rotunda under a dome, Strand frontage 750 feet, London building laws limit height. Signatories include the Earl of Kintore and George Cornwallis West.
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the Times
County Council
Kubelik Seizes London Farewell Amid Enthusiastic Receptions
Kubelik the Bohemian violinist closed his London sojourn with a final Queen's Hall recital that drew packed crowds and a Paderewski like fervor. Women surged on stage after the program, presenting a floral crown and showering him with flowers as he prepared to depart for the United States. Amy Castle impressed at St James's Hall in her first English appearance, drawing comparisons to Melba but needing further refinement.
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England
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United States
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Austrian envoy to Vatican named Count Szeczsen
London Times reports Vienna letters say Count Nicholas Szecsen is approved as Austrian ambassador to the Vatican. He is presently Under Foreign Secretary and was long considered the likely successor to Count Revertera Salandra. The choice is described as fitting for the demanding post.
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Ambassadors Constans and Munir Bey Reach New Posts
Paris dispatch reports M. Constans the French Ambassador to Turkey will proceed to Constantinople today. Munir Bey, the Ottoman Ambassador to France, is expected in Paris next Monday.
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Said Pasha Becomes Grand Vizier Amid Disarray
The Constantino ple correspondent of The Times reports Said Pasha began his duties as Grand Vizier yesterday. His appointment is welcomed by most diplomats except Russia, amid a disorganized administration and social disintegration across the provinces.
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Index to Departments and Page References
An index listing departments and page numbers including Financial Affairs on pages 12 and 13 with commodity prices for wheat corn oats cotton and foundry iron. Amusements page 8. Arrivals at hotels page 5. Insurance notes page 13. Weather page 5. Real estate page 11. Court calendars page 10. Yesterday's fires page 5. Marine intelligence and foreign mails. new corporations page 12. railroads page 5. loss by fire page 5.
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The Concentration Camps Boer Woman Claims Comfort
The Times publishes translations of two letters from a Boer woman in a concentration camp near Pietermaritzburg. She says she is well housed fed and clothed and not forced to work. Kafirs perform the labor while Boer women may play tennis all day.
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Swiss protest over Pan Germanic League Boer stance
A Times dispatch from Zurich reports sympathy for the Boers in Switzerland but opposition to Pan Germanic League agitation in Zurich. The group held a large pro Boer rally Monday night led by an alleged Boer Commandant named Juste and others.
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Situation in Austria Deepens as Greek Flare? No.
Vienna reports a critical Reichsrath scene amid violent national conflict outside. Prague papers warn that government and German party efforts to prolong the current order will fail, as Czech linguistic rights remain at issue.
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Darwin Origin of Species Copyright Clarified
London agents deny impending copyright expiry for Darwin's Origin of Species. Only the imperfect edition Darwin revised loses protection soon, while the corrected work remains protected for years. Publisher John Murray says other publishers may flood the market with cheap editions.
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NEW York Times
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Japanese minister to Russia departs. Kurino to replace
A Times dispatch from St. Petersburg reports the Japanese Minister to Russia on leave will not return. He becomes Permanent Foreign Secretary in Tokyo and will be succeeded by Kurino Spinichiro, former Japanese Minister to France, Washington, and Rome. Kurino to assume duties mid January.
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Rome
Faultlessly dressed couple arrested for begging in Newark
Joseph L Fornachon and his wife faced the First Precinct Court on charges of violating a city begging ordinance. Complainant Ambruster of Lehigh Valley Railroad testified the pair solicited loans in the Globe Building. Both were sentenced to thirty days. the wife's sentence was suspended.
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Minister's Prize in a Lottery
Rev. Ties Mulder of Grand Rapids Michigan won a government land lottery tract in Oklahoma near Liberty. He plans to marry Miss Elizabeth Lauber of New Jersey on Thanksgiving Day in Liberty. Separately Rev Howard Rutsen Furbeck will wed Miss Abbie Rollins in this city on November 27.
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Grand Rapids
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Liberty
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Elizabeth Lauber
Oklahoma
Howard Rutsen Furbeck
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Greer Elected Bishop by Western Massachusetts Diocese
The new Western Massachusetts Diocese formed from Hampden Hampshire Franklin and Berkshire and most of Worcester County elected Rev Dr David H Greer of St Bartholomew's New York City as Bishop. Greer may decline and remain rector of St Bartholomew's. his decision will be announced to the convention.
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Ohio
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Century
Johns Hopkins seeks $1 million endowment with land gift
Friends of Johns Hopkins University raise $750,000 toward a $1,000,000 endowment goal and receive sixty acres of land in Baltimore's northern annex from William Wyman. William Keyser offers $200,000 and 60 acres, with additional donors contributing 151 acres total and more possible. Ex-President Gilman notes the site suits athletics and university needs with room for buildings, museums, laboratories, and gardens.
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Roosevelts Horoscope Predicts Political Upheaval And War Spirit
Washington November 19 Two copies of President Roosevelts horoscope were received for copyright by Julius Erickson of St Louis The astrologer notes Capricorn and Aquarius at the oath and foretells major legal and policy changes enemies confounded and American supremacy advancing He warns of opposition in Congress a possible calamity at a reform school and a cabinet officer may suffer a violent death
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Forecast of international tensions and financial turmoil
The text signals rising global attention and sharp commentary on an impending financial crash. It notes no foreign war is indicated, but anticipates a dispute involving the United States and another nation with potential broader consequences.
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No More Parley with Miss Stones Captors
Sofia reports United States Diplomatic Agent Dickinson has told Bulgaria the Ellen M Stone and Mme Tsilka captors are hidden in a Belleritza Mountains defile near Smotchno. Troops may be sent to surround and free the captives though officials decline to confirm. Eight bandits guard Stone. some sympathize with her.
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Indian Harbor Yacht Club to buy waterfront property in Greenwich
The Indian Harbor Yacht Club plans to purchase Rocky Neck Point land in Greenwich formerly leased from Charles T. Wills. Wills built a clubhouse and, after leasing, offered the property for sale at a fair price. Subscriptions for bonds to fund the purchase were secured by treasurer Richard Outwater, with the deed expected to pass soon.
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Brown urges reform of Maryland Democratic Party
Frank Brown ex governor and former Baltimore postmaster announces a plan to reorganize the state party. He calls for a vigorous house to house campaign to win back dissidents and attract quality Republicans. He aims to unify factions and draw back members who have drifted away. Brown is known in New York club circles.
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New York
Seth Low to confer with Senator Platt
Mayor elect Seth Low and Senator T C Platt will meet at Low's 30 East Sixty Fourth Street residence tomorrow at 9 30 AM Low announced the conference in a written statement read to reporters He thanked Platt for Fusion support and sought his cooperation in city matters Platt replied there were no differences with Low and hinted copies of exchanged letters would be released
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Albany
Erastus Knight
Buffalo
Missouri Faction Fight Narrows Around Hitchcock
Washington reports a deep Missouri factional battle centering on Secretary Hitchcock. Kerens faction leaders meet with President Roosevelt as anti Kerens forces push for renewal of Smith and Grenier. Atkins leads the Hitchcock side asserting control of patronage. Odell declines talk on excise reform while awaiting Albany and contemplates a State Controller appointment.
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Hilton Heirs Fight Over $20 000 Property Suit
Henry G. Hilton of New York sues Albert B. Hilton and Hattie King Hilton for $20,000 alleging conversion of estate items from the late Judge Hilton. Replevin has seized about $15,000 in goods including paintings and furniture. Greenwich attachments total $25,000. case returnable at Bridgeport Superior Court.
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Yale Harvard Football Train to Boston Ad
Special train with parlor cars leaves Grand Central at 1 30 P M Friday returning from Boston at 6 P M Saturday. Adv.
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President Roosevelt Delivers Lengthy Cabinet Message
Roosevelt reads a long earnest message to his Cabinet, with two hours and a half session. He covers many points, notably navy expansion, and offers running comments without final recommendations. The document remains in proof and will likely be typewritten when sent to Congress.
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Tax valuation dispute halts gas company assessment
Springfield reports the Board of Equalization weighs whether People's Gas Light and Coke should be valued at 50 million or 10 million for state purposes in 1909. James Meagher defends a higher franchise value while equalizers probe the accounting. Chicago records note an injunction restraining assessment of Union Traction and Chicago Consolidated Traction franchises.
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Woman leads race for Westchester county official post
At a recent election William G. Barrett of Yonkers won the county register seat, forcing resignation as School Commissioner. in Scramble for the post Miss Alice M. Abbott, a 25 year Oakside teacher, gains headway and is favored to win the appointment issued by County Judge Smith Lent. The salary is about 1700 a year and the appointee may be renominated next year.
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N. Y
William G. Barrett
Natonah
Westchester
Smith Lent
Nathan Platt Bashnall
James Dempsey
George E. Briggs
Warren Jordan
Isaac M. Smith
Alice M. Abbott
Oakside
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Vo T1ich
Metropolitan Bank Closes After Run in Tacoma
A Tacoma bank led by P W Caesar closed after a run fueled by a misunderstanding. It held a $50 000 capital and over $400 000 in deposits, with nearly $90 000 paid out that day and only about $6 000 on hand at night. The run followed a notice about a receiver for Metropolitan Savings Bank, liquidated earlier by George Vanderbilt.
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Enos
Linus F. Post
James le Baron Johnson
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Mary Hoffman
San Francisco
Secretary Hay at New York Chamber Banquet
At Delmonico's the 133rd annual New York Chamber of Commerce banquet honored Secretary of State John Hay with a speech on American diplomacy. Guests included Gov. Odell, Mayor-elect Seth Low, Ambassador Choate, and Gen. Miles as the crowd praised McKinley and Roosevelt amid elaborate decorations and a toast sequence.
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Words on the Death of a President in an Address
Secretary Hay pays tribute after the Buffalo tragedy, noting the global mourning and the late President's outstanding qualities. He recalls the sudden loss, the universal sorrow, and the President's strong, wise, and gentle character that guided the nation through dire moments.
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