Suspicious of Russia and Albanian tensions in Macedonia
Special to The New York Tribune from Paris via The Times Association. From Constantinople April 23, dispatches describe shifting Turkish troop movements and ship redeployments between Smyrna and Salonica as reforms in Macedonia are mocked. Russia’s Balkan moves appear strategic, with diplomats hinting at long term plans while Albanians seek balanced foreign influence.
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New York Stock Exchange Opens In Grand Ceremony
A large crowd of bankers and financiers attended the opening of the New York Stock Exchange building on Broad Street. President Keppler and Mayor Low led the ceremony with Dr. Morgan Dix offering prayer as dignitaries and exchange leaders gathered in the new hall to accept the edifice and begin a new era on Wall Street.
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Edward C. Burgess
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Francis Lynde Stetson
Paul D. Cravath
Adrian H.oline
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Lord of Hosts
Donald Mackay
Board of Trustes
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Prince of Wales Named President of Royal Exposition Commission
London April 22 The Prince of Wales will be appointed president of the royal commission representing Great Britain at the St Louis Exposition by special request of King Edward who seeks to show personal interest in the exposition and cordiality toward America. John Redmond Irish leader was invited as one of two Irish members but declined due to many engagements.
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Great Britain
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America
John Redmond
Plot to kill aged emperor in Vienna alarm Hungarian troops
Vienna April 22 reports the arrest of a Hungarian soldier tied to an alleged conspiracy among Hungarian troops to murder Emperor Francis Joseph during military maneuvers.
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Board of Construction Recommends Outboard Propellers
The Board of Construction proposes switching from in board to outboard turning screws on ships starting from rest to boost maneuvering power with minimal cost, ending a lengthy board discussion.
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Washington
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Circumlocution Delays Small City Refund in Brooklyn
A 29 cent refund to William Calder for overassessed improvements on three Prospect Park lots cost Brooklyn about 750 dollars due to clerks in the Finance Department and the Sinking Fund Commission. The voucher circulated, was read aloud, and approved, delaying payment while accounting for clerks and commission salaries. Old Point Comfort tour ad follows.
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Duke of Loubat Fund Pays Delos Excavations
Paris reports the Duke of Loubat has donated 10,000 to the French Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres for Delos excavations. Total project cost is estimated at 30,000 to 40,000, with M. Homelle directing the work and bearing supervision, contrasting France's usual government funding.
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French Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Letters
Whitney
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Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres
Athens
Delphi
France
Went to Prison for Wife Man Served Ten Years
Perth Amboy New Jersey April 22 burial recalls a remarkable 20 year old tale. John Crempa once lived with his wife in Neutra Hungary where she was accused of stabbing a former admirer. He confessed to save her and served ten years in prison. He was freed to learn she lived with another man. He then moved to America and spent his final years in New Jersey.
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Crempa
America
New Jersey
Organized to Smuggle Chinamen in Niagara Region
Buffalo April 22. James Fox a 22 year old witness exposed a well organized smuggling gang that brings Chinamen into the United States. He said firms in Canada ferry them to Vancouver by rail to Toronto and then here, naming George L. Judson as the alleged leader. Federal authorities plan further evidence linking participants in New York Chicago and Toronto.
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New York
Chicago
Havana Theatres Reopen After Stamp Tax Protest
The Havana theatres reopened after a protest over a 5 percent stamp tax on tickets. Jai alai proprietors announced a 5 percent betting ticket price rise to cover the tax. Frank M. Steinhart became American Consul General, receiving exequatur and taking duty.
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Havana
Frank M. Steinhart
Palma
King Edward Leaves Naples For Messina Voyage On Yacht
Royal party sails from Naples aboard the royal yacht with escort by four destroyers bound for Syracuse. The list notes two ships, a stop at Victoria and Albert, and mentions plans to return via Lackawanna Railroad with through Pullman cars to New York. Tickets on sale April 26 for travel to St. Louis and back with return by May 4.
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Broadway
London Talks on the Bagdad Railway Sparks Alarm
London dispatch notes widespread opposition to the Bagdad Railway concession with control in German hands. It cites Balfour supporters pressing rejection amid Boer War neutrality fears and a familiar Burns quip about America. It also covers Vanderbilt engagement rumors and cautions on wedding licenses and English press cues.
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New-York Tribune
the Tribune Association
London
Bagdad
England
Germany
Balfour
German Ambassador Honored At Manhattan Club Dinner
Baron Speck von Sternburg, the German Empire’s special ambassador, was lauded at a Manhattan Club dinner hosted by Edward Uhl and Herman Ridder. Local political and business leaders toasted him as efforts to ease US Germany relations were urged, with remarks linking Samoa and Venezuela to mischaracterizations.
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Herman Ridder
Manhattan Club
Lyman J. Gage
the Treasury
James H. Hyde
Jacob H. Schiff
Melville E. Stone
James Speyer
Robert C. Lowry
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Low
Andrew McLean
Senator Depew
Philip T. Dodge
Joseph Howard
St. Clair McKelway
Lowell Mills Refuse 10 Percent Wage Increase Says State Board
The State Board of Arbitration and Conciliation warns Lowell textile firms except Lawrence Manufacturing cannot afford the 10 percent wage rise demanded by organized labor for 17,000 operatives. Its report to Governor Bates, supported by a state statistician and an accountant’s figures, sums up the mills’ fragile finances and has been forwarded to the legislature.
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Lowell
Lawrence Manufacturing Company
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Allies Likely to Accept Hague Arbitration Status Quo
Washington reports Britain may drop bids to overturn the protocol on who pays for the blockade. Venezuela refused the change, and Germany and Italy favor quick talks. Bowen plans Caracas trip by mid May while Castro approves Bowen’s approach. Castro’s wife to visit Paris and Castro hopes to visit the U.S. next year for the St. Louis Exposition.
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Hague
Venezuela
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Italy
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M. Bowen
Caracas
Herbert
Lester Pulide
New York
Castro
Bowen
Paris
United States
China Orders Immediate Signing of Boxer Indemnity Bonds
Shanghai April 22. The Taotai informed the Bankers' Commission that China, under pressure from the powers, has ordered the immediate signature of the Boxer indemnity gold bonds.
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Taotai
Benkers’ Commission
China
Imperial Edict Orders Reorganizing China Finances
An imperial edict directs Prince Ching to stabilize two monetary standards and start two mints at Peking to supply uniform coinage to provinces. The plan, prompted by Japanese influence, may not be carried out due to prior edicts being nullified by Peking officials and viceroy opposition. Peking April 12.
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Prince Ching
SEXTON TO LEAVE THE COMMONS
London April 22 Thomas Sexton declines invitation to re enter Parliament saying his duty is not equal to the tasks of a member of the House He retired from Parliament in 159 He was High Sheriff of Dublin in 1887 and Lord Mayor of Dublin a year later He has been asked to rest of the Trish crty.
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