Castro Fears No War Letter From M De Reus
From Caracas through Port of Spain, July 31 August 2, officials downplay threats of armed conflict between Castro and the Netherlands. They cite past recalls of Sackville-West and Dupuy de Lome as precedent, note De Reus published his letter, and describe a Dutch society in Amsterdam pressing for Dutch job opportunities abroad. The Netherlands minister reports Venezuela’s dictatorial regime and economic decline hinder employment for Dutch youths. The rumor of the Jacob van Heemskerck near Venezuela is denied.
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England set to push key reforms after summer recess
London reports Parliament's July adjournment leaves only two major measures passed since January. The old age pension bill and the Irish universities bill advanced, while licensing, education, mine sixteen hour rule, port authority, and children’s protections loom for autumn. Lords opposed some pension terms. government and Labour backed final framing.
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Dutch Gelderland arrives from Venezuela amid war talk
Colleagues report the Dutch warship Gelderland reached Curacao from La Guaira. Its commander says a bear was sent ashore at La Guaira with a letter, but shore communication was refused. Venezuelan authorities reportedly prepared forts for defence as Holland readies action.
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France's new marriage law boosts unions to historic highs
The July report notes a French law simplifying marriage formalities has raised marriages by 733 in the six months to 1997, total 169 68. historic peak aside from 1872 and 1813, amid wartime disruptions. Legal hurdles previously pushed costs high and translations needed, but growth may reduce illegitimacy.
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Lémaire
France
Butter Famine Hits Australia Amid Rising Prices
A sharp butter shortage in Australia drives price increases as shortages spread. Authorities warn of limited supplies and consumer strain, with producers scrambling to restore shipments and stabilize markets.
Zangwill Urges Galveston Plan For Jewish Colonization
London Aug 2 Israel Zangwill addressed a mass London meeting on the Jewish Territorial Organization anniversary. He said Galveston remains the practical model for Jewish colonization and warned against congestion in eastern U S towns. He urged acquiring Russian land for a Jewish settlement and autonomy guarantees, with a future expedition planned but details not yet announced.
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England
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Cardinal Gibbons Visits in Rome on American Affairs
Cardinal Gibbons met Cardinal Satolli and Cardinal Martinelli in Rome and discussed American university matters at Washington. He and Bishops Foley and O Connell planned a Castel Gandolfo visit to the American College villa. Monsignor Farley received congratulations on New York diocese centennial celebrations.
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Lord Roberts to Return Home From Montreal
Lord Roberts plans to sail for home on the Empress of Britain next Friday after recovering in Montreal. He may cancel his Canadian trip and will visit Ottawa as a guest of the Governor General for a few days, following his physician's advice.
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Dengue Fever Link to Mosquitoes in Philippines
Army medical experts in the Philippines report dengue fever is not contagious but carried by mosquitoes. They urge anti mosquito measures at Fort William McKinley and other posts. War Department allocates 400 to screen buildings and install defenses at camps and quarters starting with the hospital.
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LOWER FARE FOR G A R ENCAMPMENT IN TOLEDO
Railways offer one and a half fare for the round trip to the Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Toledo, with return extensions to September 15 for an extra dollar. Rates apply from most regions. western and Pacific Coast points also included. No passenger rate exceeds the summer tourist rate.
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Paris Prepares for 24 Hour General Strike
Paris is gripped by anxiety over a looming twenty four hour strike, with General Labor Federation unions mobilizing around one hundred thousand workers including car men and bakers. Police surround federation HQ and declare security measures tight, while authorities report no planned demonstrations but expect potential clashes, and Vigneux toll remains uncertain amid ongoing labor unrest.
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Island Quiet as Cuban Elections Tale of Conservative Gains
Fragmentary interior reports indicate Conservatives likely carried most provinces with Manzanillo and key centers such as Matanzas City Sagua la Grande and Santiago showing strong Conservative support. Havana city votes unclear amid counting delays, with Julio de Cardenas likely re elected mayor. Olavo Mesiez opposing Conservative General Albert counted in island wide returns, but overall peaceful scene and praise for Crowder drafted law.
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Mounted Patrolman Hurts While Stopping Runaway in Manhattan
Mount Ed Patrolman Frank Lemmon was knocked from his horse and severely injured while attempting to halt a runaway horse on Broadway near 44th Street. An excited bystander, identified as Frank Burn of Fifth Avenue, leaped toward the reins and was knocked down. The driver, George Blote, rode on until the horse exhausted itself near 28th Street without further injuries to others.
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Shells Fall in Tabriz as City Faces Levies and Turmoil
London reported with a Times correspondent that hostilities resumed in Tabriz with shellfire in the European and Christian quarters. Royalists and anti-royalists impose forced levies for funds, the business situation is dire, and Turkish advances in Drumiah threaten Sujbulak preoccupation.
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Izzet Pacha Stopper and Ottoman Revolution Leader Unearthed
Constantinople reports the steamer Marta halted while Izzet Pacha seeks to flee to the Mediterranean and faces arrest talks with Britain. A violent Saturday attack on the Prefecture followed his escape from the German Embassy. The Young Turks take firm control as Albanian Ismail Kiamil Pacha is named leader of the revolution after a long exile in London and Paris.
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Guarantees to Turks read at Constantinople
Announcement from the Sublime Porte explains suspension of the constitution during Safvet Pacha’s term in 1878 and outlines a new ministry. It affirms equality of Ottomans, liberty, and ministry appointments by the Grand Vizier, with several high officials named and turkish reforms outlined.
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Sheik-ulislam
Tewfik Pacha
Omer Ruchdi Pacha
Rami Pacha
Hashim Pacha
Zia Bey
Mushteshar
Reouf Pacha
Vali
Salonica
Atta Bey
Mutiny at Adrianople Causes Panic in European Turkey
London report from Sofia says Adrianople, the region’s largest town after Constantinople, panicked as thousand time expired soldiers mutinied, triggering disruption and fear across the city.
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the Times
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Orange Underclothes for Soldiers Test in Philippines
Washington reports the army will test color protected undergarments to shield troops from actinic rays in the Philippines. Five thousand orange red suits and matching hatmings are being prepared at Philadelphia for shipment for observation on effectiveness in hotter climates.
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Philippines
India
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Leeds Necklace Case Reopens In Court Appeal
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals hears a renewed dispute over Mrs. William B. Leeds pearl necklace. Bernard Citroen of Paris sold the pearls to Mrs. Leeds about ten years ago and later paid 132000 with a six per cent ad valorem duty. Citroen concedes 22000 of the duty should go to the government, and his counsel seeks a 110000 reduction from the lower court judgment, arguing the pearls were not yet fashioned into a necklace at the time of sale.
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Fifth annual amateur circus planned for coast resorts
The fifth annual amateur circus will be August 29 under the summer residents of coast resorts from West End Long Branch to Asbury Park. Proceeds go to Hebrew, Roman Catholic and Protestant charities. A Hathaway Inn Casino meeting produced a new permanent organization with officers Byrne president O Keeffe and Smith vice presidents Olvillon treasurer Haggerty secretary and Dwyer manager.
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Smokeless warship foreseen by gas engine expert
Washington reports Professor Robert Heywood Fernald forecasts a future naval ship using a gas engine with no smokestacks and a low-profile gas producer to run a noiseless, smokeless vessel. He says it could cut coal use by about one third, improve range, free the deck for guns, and influence civilian ships and industrial growth, with government studies showing higher efficiency and potential value of lignite reserves for power.
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Wright to Inspect Western Camp at Fort Riley
Topeka dispatch notes nearly ten thousand federal and state troops assembling for Fort Riley maneuvers from August 10 to September 10. Cavalry and artillery regiments are already there, with the ith Infantry arriving after four days from Fort Leavenworth. General Wright may visit to inspect the troops as engineers build a night searchlight and a pontoon bridge across the Kaw River.
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Army to Buy 100 Telescopes for Coast Artillery
The ordnance department plans to purchase one hundred observation telescopes for army use in coast artillery practice. They will observe the fall of shots, and a contract to supply them will soon be awarded.
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Army and Navy News Preview Surgeon General Race
In Washington Aug, officers of the army medical department begin a campaign for the surgeon general vacancy as Brigadier General R M O Reilly contemplates retirement. Colonel William Gorgas and Colonels Havard, Hoff, Van R Hoff, aus, and Torney are named potential candidates reflecting a competitive field. Navy sees retired captains gain commodore rank as Mare Island handles duty and transportation shifts prompt ambulance purchases and four mule teams replace six mule wagons to boost mobility.
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Bishop Brent Operated On In Boston For Nasal Trouble
Boston August 2 Bishop Charles H Brent of the Philippine Islands and prospective bishop of the Washington Diocese arrived from Vancouver to undergo an operation for a nasal trouble. The procedure occurred Friday at the Mission House connected with St Stephen's Church in Florence street where he had served as rector for ten years. Specialists attended but the physicians remain unreported and the exact nature of the operation is undisclosed. Brent appeared weakened yesterday when moved to the home of a parish member. He was not expected to land until tonight but the seriousness of his condition prompted haste.
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Pacific Coast
Bartenders Sleuths. Atlantic City Exise Probe Revelations
Telegraph dispatch reports state excise detectives posing as bartenders have unearthed widespread liquor law violations in Atlantic City over five weeks. Chairman Fisk hints at sensational hearings, with findings suggesting brewery control of licenses and officials turning a blind eye. The probe spans statewide, potentially shifting fall political fortunes, including Hudson and Essex counties where candidates linked to liquor interests face pressure.
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Peter Backes
State Excise Investigation Commission
Charles J. Fisk
Robert Davis
Hudson County
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Essex
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