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Newspaper

New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1908

Page

6

Outrage in Ireland sparks Lords attack on government

In London on January 30 the Lords heard fierce charges that the government tolerated Irish terrorism to keep Nationalists supportive in Parliament. Marquis of Londonderry blamed government cowardice, citing cattle raids and a mocked jury system, while Leola Beauchamp defended the administration and warned against reviving coercive Acts.

London Ireland Commons House of Lords Marquis of Londonderry Lord Langford James Bryce Birrell Irish League Leora Beauchamp Lord Lansdowne Macedonia Balfour Gerald Balfour

Lisbon Faces Growing Nervousness Over Rumored Plots

Lisbon calm hides rising unrest as rumors of plots spread through all classes. Police intensify actions with daily house checks and arrests while officials deny plans for a state of siege and emphasize public support for Premier Franco. A newly found arms cache near an inclined rail line is noted as evidence of tensions.

Lisbon Gov Portugal Francoce Epini

No Divorce For Maud Gonne In Superior Court

The Superior Court today hears an appeal from a lower court ruling in the Maud Gonne case. Mrs. McBride known as the Irish Joan of Arc sued Major McBride for an absolute divorce, after a judicial separation earlier. The court previously refused an absence based on her Irish nationality and her husband’s Boer War service.

McBride Joan of Arc Major McBride Risad Ts Tribunal

Rescue at Sea Aboard Mauretanias Return to Port

The Cunard liner Mauretanias arrives after hours at 41 minutes at a fast eastward passage. It had three men aboard from the New York coast who were blown from a tug during a storm on January 24. They were picked up by the Mauretanias lifeboat and saved, exhausted but alive, the next day.

Cunard Retania Taylor Coffin New York

Cost of Old Age Pensions Proposal Discussed

An incidental remark during a speech exposed Herbert H. Asquith’s pension scheme for a million people. The plan, seen as government policy, is expected to propose a weekly pension around five shillings in certain cases, costing about TTL 550 annually if 30 percent eligibility holds.

Herbert H. Asquith Exchequer Mr. Asquith

Scientist Lodge Voices Spirit Message Credence Today

Sir Oliver Joseph Lodge spoke at a Psychical Research Society meeting expressing credence in spirit messages reportedly received from Edmund Gurney Richard Hodgson Myers and from Mesdames Piper and Verral through mediums Landen Jan noted researchers reported the claim from the late and Frederick era through the me 20.

Oliver Joseph Lodge Psychical Reto-day Edmund Gurney Richard Hodgson Myers Mmes Piper and Verral

Bishop Hartzell Aboard Saxon Sails to Southampton

In a dispatch from Cape Town dated January 30, Rev. Dr. J. Co. Hartzell, Methodist Episcopal Bishop of South Africa, was a passenger aboard the steamship Saxon which departed for Southampton. He is onward bound for America.

Ate Town J. Co. Hartzell Methodist Episcopal South Africa Southampton Bishop Hartzell America

Baron Takahira Delays Departure From Rome

Rome reports Baron Takahira the newly appointed Japanese Ambassador to the United States has postponed his departure due to a mild illness snza. He expects to leave on Monday.

Rome Insnza Baron Takahira United States

Flotilla Heads to Punta Arenas After Buenos Aires Stop

The American torpedo boat flotilla under Lt Hutch S Cone sailed from Buenos Aires at 9 am for Punta Arenas after a four day stay. The North American Society of the River Plate hosted officers with field sports and a large local turnout. Two Japanese aboard the British steamer Orita were noted ashore in Punta Arenas observing the fleet’s approach from Rio de Janeiro.

Buenos Ayres Hutch S. Cone Hampton Reeds Magdalena Bar Punta Arenas North American Society of the River Plate Orita Rio de Janeiro Hayes Liverpool Valparaiso Strait of Magellan

Chesapeake flag sold at London auction amid bid duel

London auction room witnessed a bid duel over the Chesapeake flag and Balaklava bugle from the T. G. Middlebrook collection. The flag sold for 4250 dollars to a London dealer who also bought the bugle for 1500 dollars. The buyer claimed to represent American parties, with no confirmation of a specific purchaser.

America Tribune The Tribune Association London Lawrence Chesapeake Boston Harbor Massachusetts Historical Society S. W. Partridge Yankees T. G. Middlebrook Shannon Grundy Royal Navy Light Brigade Battle of Balaklava Cornelius Vanderbilt

Yarmouth Divorce Case Set For Next Wednesday

In London Sir Birrellames, president of the Divorce Court, fixed next Wednesday afternoon for the hearing of the suit by the Countess of Yarmouth, formerly Miss Alice Thaw of Pittsburg, against her husband for the annulment of their marriage. The Countess’ attorney said the case would be short.

London Sir Birrellames Countess of Yarmouth Alice Thaw Pittsburg

Chesapeake Flag Goes to J Pierpont Morgan

London report quotes The Tribune that the Chesapeake flag is awarded to financier J Pierpont Morgan, marking a notable transfer of the historic symbol.

London the Tribune J. Pierpont Morgan

Detective Baldwin Escorts Extradited Murder Suspect

From Rio de Janeiro to Southampton on the Nile, detective Baldwin and Moses Ferris travel in custody of Ferris for transfer to New York. Ferris is extradited from Argentina on murder charges for the February Roanoke, Virginia shooting of Frank Assaid.

Rio de Janeiro Jan. W Baldwin Southampton Moses Ferris New York Ferris Argentina Frank Assaid Roanoke Buenos Ayres

Paris Minister Briand Denies Interview On Trial Marriages

Paris Jan 3 Minister of Justice and Worship M Briand denies giving the interview published yesterday in which he was quoted as favoring trial marriages but does not repudiate the attributed views.

Paris M. Briand

Rug Man on Bail Back in Jail in Brooklyn Case

Louis Wolf a East New York rug manufacturer was returned to Raymond Street Jail Brooklyn. The District Attorney refused discharge despite higher bail unless a writ of habeas corpus was obtained. Wolf faces pocket-picking charges after a Wednesday arrest at 10th Street subway.

Louis Wolf New York Raymond Street Brooklyn Wolf Supreme Court Kings County Court 1Éth Street Subway Duncan Co. McKinley No. 39 Broadway Jefferson Market Court Fawcett Manhattan

Steel men in conference at Waldorf meeting

Seventy four representatives of large steel and iron interests dined then conferred at the Waldorf until 1 am. E. H. Gary of United States Steel presided and said a statement would be issued today. J. P. Morgan spoke and left before adjournment. The afternoon session met at 71 Broadway to discuss lowering steel rail prices. Participants included United States Steel Republic Steel Bethlehem Jones & Laughlin and Pennsylvania Steel.

Waldorf E. H. Gary United States Steel Corporation J. P. Morgan Mr. Morgan Broadway Republic Steel Company Bethlehem Steel Company Jones & Laughlin Steel Company Pennsylvania Steel Company

Kansas Senate Passes Deposit Insurance Bill for State Banks

The Kansas Senate approved the only guarantee deposit bill likely to become law. The measure creates an insurance company to cover bank deposits with a $1,000,000 capital, 20 percent paid up and 80 percent due within a year, under the State Charter Board. Senators defend it as a stopgap amid risk of no other guarantee legislation. Senator Benson warns of risks to banks and individuals investing in the venture.

The Tribune Topeka Kan Senate House Conference Committee Kansas State Charter Board Benson

Movements of Regular Troops Planned for Pacific Coast

Washington reports that regular troop movements are tied to dispatching regiments to the Philippines to free veterans. Assistant Secretary Oliver has urged state governors to mobilize militia in joint drills next summer, with rail lines eyed for mass troop shifts to proposed camps on the Pacific coast.

Washington War Department Omaha Pacific Coast Admiral Evans Philippines Oliver

Soft coal wage talks loom as April deadline nears

City soft coal firms monitor Pittsburg operators demand a 10 percent wage cut with a possible shutdown if not resolved by late March. J Wittenberg notes uncertainty and cites 75 percent fall in demand due to low business mood and mild winter. others report little current demand across distribution points as survivors of a shipwreck reach Honolulu after sixteen days at sea.

Pittsburg J. Wittenberg Pocahontas and Ved River Coal Company William L. & Ing Company Clearfield Penn Red Empire Min Honolulu Eclipse Newcastle Australia San Francisco Hene Meui

Submarines at Brooklyn Yard Press for Long Sea Voyage

Six submarines are at the Brooklyn navy yard with plans to send two to the Pacific within a month and three others on the longest open sea voyage yet. The Navy operates twelve submarines with seven more under construction. The Viper Tarantula and Cuttlefish, recently transferred, completed a 145 mile harbor-to-yard run in seventeen and a half hours, averaging around nine knots with no stops.

Brooklyn Navy Yard Pacific Uncle Sam Navy Department D. C. Bingham J. F. Daniels Edward Marquart C. B E. Courtney Government Newport R. I Navy Yard Newport Harbor Norfolk Delaware G. W. Castle Prentice Bassett L. Pegram

Army Pay Rise In Senate Lens As War List Grows

Senate debates a bill to raise army pay by 8.9 million dollars. Active officers number 4,268 with pay about 29.65 million. increases range 5 to 25 percent. Retired officers total 991 with 2.94 million. Enlisted lifts would push totals to roughly 26.9 million active and retired. Provisions tie to executive discretion and a 4 percent cap on certain raises. Orders list promotions and retirements across Army Navy and Marine Corps with several transfers and staff duties.

Tribune Bureau Washington Army George E. Pickett Pay Department Pickett Army Paymaster’s San Francisco McKinley Fort Myer Warren Senate Bist

Clergy Slur Charges Heard in Brooklyn Methodist Session

In Hanson Place Church nine Eastern Conference clergy, led by Rev. Dr. Charles S Wing, hear charges of slander and disloyalty against Rev. Dr. J M Buckley editor of The Christian Advocate, filed by Rev. Dr George A Cooke of Brandon Vermont. The hearing, continuing overnight, may proceed to a formal trial in May.

Hanson Place Methodist Episcopal Church Brooklyn Eastern Conference The Methodist Episcopal Church Charles S Wing J. M. Buckley the Christian Advocate George A. Cooke Brandon Buckley Cooke New York East Borden A. Bowne Bostom University Conference of i St. Buckley Christian Advocate

Explosion Kills Nine Miners at Lower Boone Mine

Nine miners died and about twenty five were inside the Lower Boone Mine near Hawks Nest after a blast. Several escaped with minor injuries as one body was hurled from the mine into a tree. The Boone Coal and Coke Company operates the second mine and the cause remains uncertain.

Charleston W. Va New River Lower Boone Hawks Nest Lowe Boone Boone Coal and Coke Company

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