Imperial Navy Display Shapes Imperial Defence Debate
The Imperial Press Conference visits Spithead to view Britain’s fleet including 24 battleships and 7 dreadnoughts. Delegates witness war footing with full crews stores and ammunition as maneuvers prepare for next week. Colonial delegates push for systematic colonial contributions to naval defense.
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Naval spectacle shows vast British fleet at Spithead
The Imperial Press Conference delegates toured Portsmouth as the Admiralty hosted a dramatic display of sea power. About 144 ships formed a double eighteen mile line, each dressed with flags while bands played and a Victory salute announced the Lords of the Admiralty.
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Natal Votes For Union With South Africa
A referendum in Natal on joining the South African union passed by 11 121 to 3 701. The vote supports complete federation of the Transvaal Cape Colony Free State and Natal. British majority fears Dutch dominance influenced the result.
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Spain’s Cuban Debt Claim Reopens in Havana
Havana reports an authority says Spain seeks Cuba’s payment of a proportion of the Spanish debt. The move stems from treaty era promises and French bondholder interests, with renewed negotiations and possible congressional action next week.
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Turkey Notifies the Kaiser Mehemed V Seizure News
Tewfik Pacha arrives in Berlin from Constantinople on a special mission to notify Emperor William II of the Turkish throne succession of Mehemed V. He will be received tomorrow and will breakfast with the emperor after the audience.
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Lord Hugh Cecil Faces Oxford Parliament Candidacy
London June 12 Lord Hugh Cecil emerges as a candidate for Oxford University to replace John Gilbert Talbot. The Oxford meeting backed him despite his Free Trader stance against tariff reform. Unionists worry over Cecil influence on Balfour as they seek to derail the tariff reformers.
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The Wealth of London Auction Scene Shines in June
Special dispatch reports at Christie’s in London on June 12 that auction sales of Turners Hoppners and Sir Joshuas bring high prices. Despite tax pressures London society enjoys lavish hospitality and costly prestige at great houses with entertainments and social privilege flourishing.
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King and Queen to Windsor for Ascot week visit
The King and Queen begin a weekend at Hatfield House then proceed Monday to Windsor for Ascot week with a large royal party. Court life remains crowded with diplomats, nobles, and a dozen balls after the court.
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American horses win many prizes at London show
Walter Winans led with Bonnie View in single harness class while Lord Baltimore and My Maryland swept pairs. Americans dominated the harness turnout with wins and commended entries across multiple classes, including ponies and women's teams.
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Corey Takes Short Walk After Auto Crash in France
William E Corey president of United States Steel Corporation was able to leave his room and walk in the chateau grounds at Palaiseau France following an automobile accident. Estate manager M Gidilleau who was seriously injured has shown great improvement and recovery is assured.
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Anti military step sparks clash over French courts martial
French Socialists led by Jean Jaurés push to weaken army discipline by inserting civilians into courts martial amid parliamentary debate. Critics say the move aims to abolish courts martial and replace them with civilian tribunals, while proponents seek broader civilian oversight.
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London Theatres draw crowds with varied repertory offerings
The International Horse Show and Church Pageant attract large audiences while Haymarket restores Peter's Mother with Marian Terry in a praised performance. Adelphi launches Martin Harvey matinees with The World and His Wife. Fires of Fate heads to Lewis Waller. Coronet showcases Sudermann and a Manchester stock company signaling a repertory trend.
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Pope Praises Americans For Jubilee Of American College
The Pope sent an apostolic letter to Monsignor Kennedy for the colleges golden jubilee praising the rector and the schools influence in training American youth for sacred ministry. Cardinal Merry del Val called the letter meant to solemnize the jubilee and highlight clergy virtue and zeal. A group of 107 American pilgrims arrived in Rome and received the pontiffs benediction after a brief address by Monsignor Falconio.
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Savannah
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Italy Congratulates Paris on War Anniversary
Messages of congratulations from Rome Bologna Florence and Milan to Paris were delivered at City Hall. A bellevist rider carrying special messages marked the fiftieth anniversary of the 1859 War victory by France and Italy over Austria.
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Bologna
Florence
Milan
France
Italy
Austria
Ashes of Dudley F Loomis Shipped
The body of Dudley F Loomis of Tiffin Ohio who died June 5 at Chilworth from syncope after tropical fever has been cremated. His ashes are aboard the steamer St Louis sailing from Southampton to New York today.
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Tiffin
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Equal Rights in China State Dept to Back American Claims
London dispatch reports the American Ambassador in China pursuing railway financing issues as the British syndicate allies with French financiers. The State Department intends strong diplomatic support for American capital, citing open door policy and equality of rights for foreigners in China.
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China Reports Postponement of Imperial Sanction on Rail Loan
Peking June 12 US protest over British German and French loan of 27500 to finance the Hankow and Sze-Chuen Railroad leads to postponement of imperial sanction by at least five days. A protocol was signed June 6 between banks and railroad officials. Chang Chih Tung says US partners not sought. American capitalists may request postponement upon arrival.
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Willard Straight Sees Mr Taft About China Loan
President Taft grants Willard J D Straight an interview as he resigns as Consul General of Monkden to join New York financiers backing the Hankow Sze Chuan railway loan. Straight departs for New York then Europe en route to China. State Department liaises with London Paris and Berlin on American participation in the Hupeh Hankow Sze Chuen loan, recently agreed with European bankers.
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Paris Social Notes Celebrate Pre Catelan Festival Amid Cold Weather
Special Paris notes from June 12 report an earthquake in the South followed by unseasonable cold and northerly winds dampening open air events. Frederick Townsend Martin hosted a Pre Catelan lawn party with Cléo de Méroda and Opéra dancers, attended by numerous ambassadors and high society figures including Mr. and Mrs. Schwab, Mr. and Mrs. Gould, and many titled guests. New arrivals include Irving Brokaw, Reginald De Koven, and the Morses among others.
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Germany
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J. H. Purdy
Vanderbilt
Pierre Lorillard
Ronalds
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Jules Montant
Clarence
Russia Supports Persla in Persian Turmoil near Urumiah
From St Petersburg the report says Urumiah in Northwestern Persia faces potential Turkish seizure unless strong measures halt aggression. Russia backs Persian appeals to the Porte, which defends Turkish actions as maintaining order. Turkish and Kurdish forces girdle the city, isolating it and contesting Russian advances from Tabriz. General Snarski ferries troops across the lake after road access proves impractical. The capture would aid Turkish operations toward the Caucasus.
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Paris Still Talking of Chauchard Will Change
Wealthy Paris retailer M. Chauchard died last week and legacies sparked public interest. The 1906 will left $1.6 million to his store employer and funds to societies, with $1 million to George Leygues. A 1907 codicil after Chauchard received the Legion of Honor cut the employer to $600,000, zeroed societies, and raised Leygues to $3 million. Leygues withdrew a $200 pension fund offer amid opposition.
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Russia Ready to Open Talks on 1832 Trade Treaty
St. Petersburg June 12 The Foreign Office notified the American Embassy it is ready to negotiate a revision of the 1832 treaty between the United States and Russia governing commerce navigation and related matters.
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Japanese Appointments Shake Corean Administration
Tokio reports the planned appointment of Viscount Arasuke Sone as Resident General of Corea for Japan to be announced Monday. Prince Ito becomes Privy Council president with an imperial rescript praising his service. Ito will also tutor the Corean Crown Prince as Yamagata steps back to military duties.
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Cholera Deaths Reported on Amoy Island
Amoy June 12 two deaths from Asiatic cholera are reported in the village of Kangtow on Amoy island.
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Shocks Kill Hundred Two Towns Destroyed in France
An earthquake devastated southern France hitting Hérault and Bouches-du-Rhône towns from St. Cannat to Rognes. One hundred dead, one hundred injured with many still buried in ruins. Rescue work by soldiers continued as food aid and troops were sent from Aix. Fears of further shocks prompted mass evacuations in Toulon and surrounding areas.
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Honors for Shackleton in London and Dover
London and Dover report Lieutenant Ernest Shackleton arrives after the South Pole expedition. He tours London meetings with publisher William Heinemann and will lecture before the Royal Geographical Society. He is to receive club and society honors, engage in lectures in England and America, and visit European capitals.
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Paris Plans 135 Million Beautification Drive
Paris officials approve a plan by the Seine prefect for 135.5 million dollars in city improvements including new roads gardens and squares in a Haussmann era scale project. Tar coatings on Paris streets are opposed with calcium chloride chosen for the Boulogne race preparations on June 20 to reduce dust and eye irritation.
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Death of H Bennett in Naples at sea mystery solved
Naples authorities report Holland Bennett, an American from Cambridge Massachusetts, died by his own act after disappearing from the steamer Berclin en route Genoa to Naples. Boston's Josiah Quincy Bennett says the son likely had an accident and rejects Black Hand murder theory. wife Mrs Bennett seeks more details from Naples via cable.
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Freeman Ship Runs Ashore at Cape San Juan
The American bark Freeman under Captain John Van Name from Boston ran aground at Cape San Juan San Juan Porto Rico and was a total loss. The captain and a crew of fifteen abandoned ship after failed salvage attempts. She carried one thousand barrels of molasses and was bound for Arroyo after departing from Africa.
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Market Outlook Sways Bear Talk With Confidence
The Financial World portrays a bright security market outlook with strong agricultural yields and robust demand. It cites United States Steel at eighty percent capacity, copper improving, and calls a bear movement a mere phantoms. Ontario and Western stock, Vulcan Detinning earnings, and potential takeovers hint at near term buoyancy despite lingering bearish rhetoric.
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