Indian Spectacle Opens Delhi Coronation Festivities
Special to The New York Tribune reports Delhi coronation ceremonies led by the Viceroy Duke of Connaught with princely retinues on elaborately caparisoned elephants. The event features a gilded journey, royal canopy, and cautions of growing Moroccan conflict and European diplomacy shaping the Mediterranean balance of power.
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London
Delhi
Duke of Connaught
India
Lord Lytton
Alexandra
Mogul Palace
Railroad Commission Hears Many Complaints Against B R T
A railroad commission conference with Vreeland outlines improvement suggestions for Brooklyn Rapid Transit. The proposals will be considered on January 7, with officials and customers weighing the potential reforms.
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Vreeland
Cuban Senators In No Hurry Over Reciprocity Talks
Havana reports after a long cabinet and Senate conference no extra session will be called to discuss the U S reciprocity treaty. President Palma seeks quick conclusion urging resumption January 5 while Senator Capote notes the committee cannot report before January 12. Many senators are absent, majority needed for debate, and the Ad res views higher duties if treaty passes. United States seeks a naval and three coaling stations on Isle of Pines.
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Moroccans face danger as Fez missionites feared
Dispatches from Tangier warn that if Fez falls, American missionaries and other foreigners may be in peril amid Moroccan unrest. State Department notes nine thousand foreigners reside in Tangier while consular posts exist at Casablanca and Mogador. France, England, and Germany have commercial and strategic stakes, with possible allied military action discussed as tensions rise across the region.
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Spanish Troops Ready for Morocco Crisis
Madrid reports the government orders troops at Malaga Cadiz and Algeciras to be prepared to reinforce Ceuta and Melilla if needed. A cruiser is to Tangier and Tangier dispatches say rebels drove Sultan’s troops toward Fez as Europeans plan to leave. Officers on furlough are recalled and various arms units stand ready to move. Premier Silvela notes a Tangier ministerial telegraph discusses the situation.
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Tangier
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Silvela
Morocco Premier cautious over Moroccan clash outcome
Morocco, taking a serious view of the situation, says the defeat of the Sultan's troops was due to a surprise and that there has been no serious battle. The Premier expects other powers to send warships to Morocco.
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Morocco
Sultan Barricades Palace Fortifies Fez Amid Rebel Threat
In Tangier on December 29 the Sultan reportedly withdrew to the Palace at Fez with artillery and ammunition and barricaded himself after rebels threatened an attack.
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Morocco
Fez
English Missionaries Depart Fez and Tetean Coastward
A Tangier dispatch dated yesterday reports the departure of English women missionaries from Fez and Tetean heading to the coast. It omits any note on American missionaries in Fez and Mequinez or English male missionaries.
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Tangier
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Tetean
Mequinez
Coffee Trust Proposal From International Congress
Washington reports a proposed world coffee output trust, urged by the International Coffee Congress in New York. A treaty would curb supply to stabilize prices, with Brazil called to convene a second congress to draft and push the measure. U.S. delegates included Percy B. O’Sullivan and Thomas R. Dawley Jr. Porto Rico was represented by Antonio Mariani.
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New York
Antonio Mariani
Meetings on Ausgleich Fail to Settle Compromise
Vienna reports that Austrian and Hungarian ministers failed to reach agreement on the Ausgleich arrangement. With Dr von Koerber and Coloman de Szell at odds, expected resignations loom unless the two premiers yield to imperial pressure tomorrow.
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Hungary
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Coloman de Szell
Unparalleled Year of World Celebrations Ad
A vintage advertisement touts 50 major events in one year with monarchs crowned and world leaders hosted. It highlights H R H Prince Henry of Prussia at the White House, Edward VII crowned, the German Emperor’s yacht christened, Rochambeau statue unveiled, and Moët & Chandon champagne served at all functions, claiming the brand’s superiority.
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Thief Steals Diamonds In Heist At West Forty-Second Pawnshop
A youth, eyeing $100,000 in jewelry at R. Simpson & Co., No 143 West Forty-second Street, returns with a heavy object and smashes the window. He flees pursued by a crowd, is tackled by Alfred Plumpton and Special Policeman Hugh Sheridan, and is arrested by Detective Reid after a struggle. Four diamonds are later found on the sidewalk. investigators hunt for the rest while the suspect, William Morrison, claims poverty and an assumed name.
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West Forty-fourth St
Boston
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Austin
Riot at Mount Vernon theatre over pay dispute ends with lights out
At the Orpheum Opera House in Mount Vernon a performance of Human Hearts was halted as orchestra quarrelled with management over pay. Lights went off, audience faced confusion, and police restored order. Money and passes caused chaos. E. J. Nugent disappeared as company chased to a trolley for New York.
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Mount Vernon
E. J. Nugent
New York
Commission Here Today On Overcrowded City Cars
The State Railroad Commission holds a 10 am hearing at City Hall on overcrowding on Manhattan and Bronx lines. Merchants Association lawyers led by Theron Strong, plus Will iam F. King, present a plan for action. Metropolitan Railroad Company officials discuss improvements and possible January 7 forum topics to ease congestion and improve service standards.
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John Ford
Frank Harvey Field
Abner S. Haight
Adolph Openham
Denunciations At Brooklyn Rail Hearings On Transit
The State Railroad Commission heard five and a half hours of complaints against the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company in Borough Hall Brooklyn. Officials of the company and the Manufacturers’ Association outlined crowded cars, insufficient heating, poor service and unsafe conditions. The hearing resumes Tuesday with company officials on the stand as public pressure grows for relief and stricter commission action.
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Don Smith
C. E. Roehle
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McCarroll
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