Lord Fairfax Title Claims and Scottish Peerage History
Lord Fairfax seeks recognition of a Scottish barony from the Committee of Privileges. He must prove descent from Brian Fairfax, the eighth Lord Fairfax, and may incur thousands in legal fees. If proclaimed, he gains sitting rights in Holyrood and potential immunity from ordinary courts. The process mirrors elections by proxies and royal proclamations with the Duke of Montrose presiding.
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Foreign birth and naturalization shape British peers in Lords
The article traces several Scottish and British peers who were born outside Britain or abroad and later naturalized as British subjects. It highlights Lord Fairfax, the Earl of Newburgh, Lord Reay, and others like Baron Mackay, noting their paths to recognition, residence in Rome, roles in government, and shifts from foreign birth to British peerage. It also mentions Gladstone’s influence and the transformation of several honors into United Kingdom peerages.
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Wihihelming
Loeb Not Going to Africa with Roosevelt
William Loeb Jr., secretary to President Roosevelt, denied plans to travel to Africa with the President to hunt big game. He returned from Oyster Bay for a Washington Railway and Electric Company directors meeting where his candidacy for the presidency was discussed but not decided. He then left Washington for New York on the midnight train with W A Hibbs.
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Bullock invited to accompany Roosevelt on African hunt
Colorado Springs July 21 Seth Bullock frontier peace officer and South Dakota marshal received an invitation from President Roosevelt to join next year’s big game hunt in Africa. Bullock, in town for a Republican conference with Frank Hitchcock, expressed strong pleasure and confidence in his suitability for the honor.
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Sir William Randal Cremer Dies in London
London July 22 Sir William Randal Cremer died this morning born 1838. He served many years as MP for Haggerston Division of Shoreditch and founded the Interparliamentary conferences meeting in cities from Paris to St. Louis. He promoted arbitration with the United States and served 37 years as secretary of the International Arbitration League. He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1903 and gave $40 to the league as an endowment.
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Democratic fund drive urged for Bryan campaign in South Carolina
The News and Courier urges South Carolina Democrats to raise at least one hundred thousand dollars quickly for William Jennings Bryan and the Bryan ticket. It calls for individual contributions, warns against corporate gifts, and cites criticism from The New York Tribune as motive to donate. The piece frames money as essential for victory and urges rapid subscriptions.
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Prince of Wales Arrives in Quebec Amid Royal Pageantry
In Quebec July 21 final preparations for the Prince of Wales arrival aboard the battleship Indomitable are complete. Thousands gather as arches, flags and emblems decorate streets while salutes echo from British, French, American fleets. The prince will tour the city by open carriage with dignitaries from Canada Britain France and the United States in attendance.
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Earl of Ranfurly
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Henry de Villiers
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Duke of Norfolk
England
Bertrand Montcalm
George Wolfe
Plains of Abraham
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Levis
Arthur Murray
M. P
Murray
Brouage
Champlain
France
St. Lawrence
Garrison Club
Central American War Threat Looms Over Nicaragua and Honduras
From Guatemala City and Washington reports indicate Nicaragua and Honduras may again clash in war over alleged Nicaraguan support for Honduran rebels. The 1907 conflict context and Amapalas treaty history are cited as background, with naval movements noted at Puerto Cortez.
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State Department
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Puerto Cortez
Germanys new ship company faces strong backing
Berlin July 21 plans for a new steamship line to rival Hamburg American draw strong support from Prince Christian Kraft zu Hohenlohe Oehringen and Prince Egon Furstenburg. They reportedly plan a common investment pool and trust based capital concentration to create a global navigation company competing with American lines.
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Plague Rumor Flares As Venezuelan Ports Refuse Entry
Aboard the steamer Maracaibo eleven passengers arrive at Willemstad from Puerto Cabello, including Charles W. Vogel of the US Marine Hospital Service sent to Venezuela to probe bubonic plague. Puerto Cabello denies entry to the ship amid reports of a fresh outbreak in Caracas and La Guayra.
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Atlantic fleet to sail from Honolulu tomorrow
The Atlantic battleship fleet finishes coaling in Honolulu and prepares to resume its around the world voyage. Connecticut to depart at 2 30 pm and the fleet to sail at 6 pm with 5000 sailors granted shore leave. Fireworks, a Pearl Harbor excursion, and a fleet ball marked the day.
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Charge Against Officer in Honolulu
United States attorney Breckens filed information against Lieutenant Commander J F Carter U S N charging him with malicious assault on newspaperman F B Moore at the naval station a fortnight ago. Hearing moved to August 31. Carter, in command of the steamship Iroquois, demanded a retraction of statements in The Bulletin Moore refused to admit falsity and an altercation followed Carter struck Moore. Carter has been assigned as executive officer of the Georgia.
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Sultan's Rule in Peril Nearing Revolt in Macedonia
Paris reports Salonica sees a grave crisis as the Young Turks move to overthrow absolutism. Most Mussulmans reportedly back the revolution with many Turkish officers supporting it. Monastir notes Okhrida district backing the cause while Greek bands raid nearby villages. Bulgarian deaths recorded at Ribaraska and Belpilia amid fires.
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Japan to Rearm Warships Instead of Building New
The Japanese Admiralty plans to modify existing ships to modern standards. Mikasa type vessels will swap fourteen 6 inch guns for four 10 inch guns, doubling heavy armament. Retvisan rearmament becomes four 12 inch and four 10 inch guns. First class cruisers will join with 18,650 ton displacement, 44,000 horsepower, 2 knot speed, 450 feet length, seven inch armor, and ten 12 inch guns. one to be built at Kure.
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Coreans Kill Fifty Japanese on Frontier
A Harbin dispatch reports Corean insurgents on the Russo Corean frontier killed fifty Japanese soldiers in engagement. Insurgent losses remain unknown. Prince Ito, the Japanese Resident General in Corea, plans to visit Oiso and return to Corea in October. Four thousand Coreans enlisted in the gendarmerie are being drilled and will be deployed. Dispatches from Seoul note improved conditions in outlying provinces.
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Cabrera Report Denied Again By Guatemalan Consul
Mobile July 21 Dr Andrew De Leon consul general of Guatemala in this city denies a report that President Cabrera gave money to the Republican campaign fund He calls the charges numerous yet unfounded notes that Dr Prowe was exiled and urges the American public to ignore the report
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Cardinal Rampolla Leaves Rome for Einsiedeln
After twenty years in Rome Cardinal Rampolla former papal secretary of state departed for Einsiedeln Switzerland due to ill health orders from his physicians. He will reside at the Benedictine Abbey during his stay.
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Condition of Colonel Vilas Resting After Brain Hemorrhage
Madison July 21 Colonel William F Vilas former United States Senator suffering a brain hemorrhage was said by his physician to be resting easily with a condition that prevents nourishment.
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Fresh Air Fund sends 12 youths to country homes
The Tribune reports the Fresh Air Fund sent twelve boys and girls from crowded city districts to two week country placements. One child failed initial medicals but was later treated. over a hundred children depart for Utica area farms. Notes include a boy asking if a grasshopper is a road with wings and a youth declaring college and reformatory are the same.
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China to Send Envoy to Washington for Boxer Indemnity Thanks
Peking reports an imperial edict directing Tang Shao yi Governor of Monkden to go to Washington to thank the United States for restoring part of the Boxer indemnity. The envoy is elevated to President of the Government Board and ordered to proceed to the United States. The move follows improved Sino American relations and recalls a broader Manchuria capital inquiry.
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Torrey Sermon Distorted by Omission at Broadway Tent
A sermon by Rev Dr R A Torrey at the Broadway and 67th Street tent is accused of selective quoting that suggested he urged dissolution of marriage for religious disagreement. The preacher stressed the higher life and that no human ties should bar striving for it, while denying any recommendation for husbands to desert wives or wives to desert husbands over religious views.
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Transatlantic Travellers Headed for Europe
Among those sailing today on the Mauretania are Mrs. Frank G. Allen Captain and Mrs. W L Brown Edward Darling Mr and Mrs W C Freeman. Also listed are Kaiser Wilhelm Der Alex Griswold Cummins Mr and Mrs D J Ellison and others bound for Liverpool and Bremen including Mrs Potter Palmer Dr R H Mann and Misses Pearson and George B E Weiseman with James Hammond among the returnees.
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Prominent Arrivals at Hotels Bel Mont and Manhattan
Prominent arrivals list across hotels including R. H. S. Goddard of Providence, Breslin Conrad Best of Philadelphia, Colonel G. Curtis Treadwell of Albany, J Taylor Ellyson of Richmond, Armour Anderson of Denver, D. H. Hunt of Chicago, A. E. King of Roanoke, A. H. Holt of Washington, Burdett Loomis of Hartford, Colonel S. M. Welch of Buffalo, Lady D. Smalite of London, Professor F. Soule of Berkeley, and Judge H. S. Priest of St. Louis, with others from various cities.
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Weather Forecast and Official Record for July Weather
Weather report from Washington notes brisk to fresh winds along the coasts with shifts to the southwest in New England and westerly elsewhere. Showers are forecast for New England and the mid-Atlantic with a rain area moving across the plains and into the Atlantic coast by early next week. Local records show yesterday’s high around 75 and a low near 62 with May averages cited for comparison.
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Busy in Pittsburg Plant Capacity Rises to 60 Percent
United States Steel reports Pittsburg area plants now run at 60 percent of capacity with a 10 percent rise in two weeks. Hundreds added to labor force as mills restart, Jones & Laughlin resumes work at Aliquippa plant. Panhandle Railroad orders box cars repaired due to car shortage.
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Arbitration Treaty With China Under Negotiation
Washington reports preliminary talks for an arbitration treaty between the United States and China. Terms will align with prior accords with Japan, European nations, and Mexico, with signature by Minister Wu and State Department officials once agreed.
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Obituary notices from The Tribune death list
Died notices republished without charge. Names include Lansing, Potter, Sayre, Sherman, Studdiford, Wetmore, Wickham, Eagleson, Emmet, Kearney, Potter, Sayre, Sherman, Studdiford, Wetmore, Wickham. Dates span 1998 1908 and locations Albany Morristown Cooperstown Larchmont New York City Geneva Dundee. Services and interments planned with church and cemetery details.
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Woodlawn Cemetery access and contact details
The Woodlawn Cemetery is accessible by Harlem trains from Grand Central, Webster and Jerome Avenue, or by carriage. Lots start at $150. For views or representation call Gramercy, office at 20 East 23.1 Street, New York City. Frank Fe Campbell, 2113 West 294 Street. Chapels private and public ambulances. Tel 1324 Chelsea. Rev Stephen Merritt, renowned undertaker. Only one place of business at St. Ave and 19th St. Largest in the world. Tel 124 and 125 Chelsea.
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Employment Ads and Subscription Rates at The New York Tribune
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