Congo Annexation Treaty Moves in Belgium Debate
Brussels reports show the Congo annexation treaty gaining support in the Chamber of Deputies with opposition wary of private concessions and Belgian sovereignty limits. Government aims for committee release by April 15 and a May 15 vote, amid talks of a circulating currency for tax payments and concerns over American company relations in the Congo.
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Leopold
Belgium
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International Forestry Company
American Congo
London Debenture Committee Plans US Talks on Reorganization
March 7 Robert Fleming sails for the United States as head of a committee of English debenture holders in the Great Western Railroad. The group seeks to assess mortgaging options and future capital needs and to draft with American stockholders a plan to reorganize the company.
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London
March
Robert Fleming
United States
Fhicase
Great)Western Railroad
Prisoner Techaikovseky in danger from confinement
Petersburg reports from the Fortress of St Peter and St Paul that Nicholas Techaikovseky is in danger of a complete breakdown if confinement continues. He suffers from penracthenia, a weak heart, insomnia, and one lung affected by influenza. The court may advise commuting General Stoessel’s sentence. emperor’s action expected tomorrow. Annulling sentence of reprimand for General Fock noted. Anglo-Chinese loan of 7.5 million dollars signed in Peking with a 4 percent rate. Kiang railroad agreement approved. impact on recovery of rights movement cited.
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Nicholas Techaikovseky
St Peter and St. Paul
Ti Te
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Stoessel
Fock
Peking
Chinese Foreign Board
British-China Corporation
Changes Among Chinese Officials Shake Imperial Administration
Peking dispatch reports General Chao Erh Feng appointed imperial resident at Shesa. An edict also reassigns administrative heads across Shan-Tung Kiang-Su Hoo-Pe Ho-Nan and Sze-Chuen provinces, signaling broad official reshuffles in the central and regional governance.
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Chao Erh Feng
Shesa
Shan-Tung
Kiang-Su
Hoo-Pe
Ho-Nan
Reichsbank to Cut Bank Rate Half a Point
Berli March 6 The central committee of the Reichsbank will meet tomorrow to reduce the bank rate by one half of one per cent.
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Central Committee
The
Fire Devastates Noda Bar Near Tokio Town
A blaze at Noda Bar near Tokio this morning destroyed a large portion of the town's housing. The fire caused about 2.5 million dollars in damages and left four percent of LO houses ruined.
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Tokio
Noda Bar
Hughes Men Run Club Form Taft Split at Harvard
The Harvard Test Club banners rallied against the rival Harvard Republican Club as Hughes supporters routed Taft partisans. W. H. Powers was elected president of the new Hughes led Republican Club, with other officers also Hughes men and a Taft indorsement resolution passing by a large majority.
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Cambridge
Mase
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Wee
Harvard Republican Club
Hughes Club
Taft
Hughes
Taft Club
W.H. Powers
Republican Club
Sermon Denounces Gambling As Moral Wrong At Trinity Church
Bishop Greer denounced gambling during a Thursday lent service at Trinity Church, urging public sentiment to drive it from society. He argued gambling harms life and history, insisting the moral stance be universal and not merely statutory.
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Potter
Bishop Potter
Bishon Greer
Higher post for John Burns in cabinet race
The message from the local goods issue and political gossip suggests John Burns, president of the local group, is viewed as a strong candidate for a high government role. The speculative column hints at him becoming Chancellior of the Exchequer if he becomes Premier, and notes potential changes if that occurs.
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Lander Merch
Chancaliovenip
Tha i
Kaiser's Private Letter Stirring Britain’s Anger
The article discusses Emperor William's potential permission to publish a private letter and the heated British view of Germany as a threat. It notes strain in Anglo German relations, public distrust of German overtures, and political awkwardness with King Edward abroad and Prime Minister Campbell-Bannerman ill, complicating official handling.
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William
Germany
Great Britain
England
Lord Tweedmouth
Edward
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Cobbler and Fairy Returns at Manhattan Opera House
Opera revival of Crispino e la Comare by Ricci brothers brings Mme Patti again, amid operatic battles between old and new houses. Tetrazzini charms with childish timbre and sudden vocal pyrotechnics, supported by Gianoli Galletti and Arimondi, with Mme Zaccaria as the fairy.
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Ricci Brothers
Mme. Patti
Academy of Music
Colonel Mapleson
Academy
Metropolitan Opera House
Opera
Hammerstein
Crispino E la Comare
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Tetrazzini
Gianoli-Galletti
Manhattan
Arimondi
Mme. Zaccaria
Fairy
German press cautious on Emperor William letter to Tweedmouth
Berlin reports stir over The Times article about a February letter from Emperor William to Lord Tweedmouth. Foreign Office confirms the letter exists and corrects impressions of interference in British naval plans. Berlin papers urge restraint until full context is known. Berliner Zeitung notes possible indiscreet wording.
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London Times
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Lord Tweedmouth
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Berliner Zeitung
Foreign Office
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Great Britain
England
Germany
Mignon Returns to Met Opera in Italian Revival
The Metropolitans revival of Ambroise Thomas Mignon drew a large, expressive audience. Performances in Italian featured Bonci and an international cast led by Miss Farrar as Mignon, with mixed assessments of dramatic impact and vocal charm.
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Mme. Lehmann
Mme
Nordica
Thomas
Bonci
Rovy
Felina
Bessie Abott
Miss Farrar
Clemenceau and Pichon Dinner with King Edward in Paris
Premier Clemenceau and Foreign Minister Pichon were luncheon guests of King Edward at Buckingham Palace. Edward arrived from London and later toured Rodin's studio before visiting President Fallières at the Elysée Palace.
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Clemenceau
M. Pichon
Edward
London
Rodin
President Falliéres
Elysée Palace
Mexican Envoy Official 27 Dies in Washington Pneumonia
Senior Don Eduardo de Beistegui third secretary of the Mexican Embassy in Washington died late last night from pneumonia after a three day illness. He was twenty seven, appointed six months ago. His brother Miguel is Mexican Minister to Chile. Beistegui was born in Paris where his parents are visiting.
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Washington
Don Eduardo de Beistegui
Miguel
Chile
Sefior Beistegui
Paris
Opera Chief Cottenet Returns Amid Gatti-Casazza Talks
R L Cottenet director of the Metropolitan Opera, returned from Milan where negotiations were underway for Gatti Casazza. Met says no unsettled terms and Casazza has signed the contract, denying reports he would bring La Scala staff or replace Winthrop. Cottenet says he went abroad for pleasure and did not discuss business.
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Metropolitan Opera Company
Milan
Gatti- Casazza
la Scala
Metropolitan Opera House
Provence
Gatti-Casazza
la Beala
Cottenet
Paris
Vienna
Metropolitan Opera Frouse
William K. Vanderbilt
Winthrop
Death of John A Wenisch Brother-in-law of Controller Metz
John A Wenisch died at his Brooklyn home on Willoughby avenue aged about forty. Born in Manhattan, he lived in Brooklyn twenty years and worked in the provision business with his brother W F Wenisch before running his own place. A retired businessman due to ill health, he was a thirty-second degree Mason and is survived by his wife Miss Traut of Newark New Jersey.
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John A. Wenisch
Metz
Willoughby Avenue
Brooklyn
Manhattan
W. F. Wenisch
Wenisch
Traut
Newark
N. J
Washington Postmaster’s Widow Virginia Thompson Dies
Mrs Virginia Campbell Thompson a daughter of Rev Alexander Campbell founder of the Campbellite church died in Washington. She served thirteen years as postmaster at Louisville with reappointment battles spanning Hayes Garfield Arthur Cleveland and Harrison. Her husband William R Thompson of Kentucky died in 1877. She later worked in the Library of Congress.
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Virginia Campbell Thompson
Alexander Campbell
Thompson
Louisville
Hayes
Garfield
Arthur
Cleveland
Harrison
Bethany
W. Va
William R. Thompson
Kentucky
White House
Wanamaker
Library of Congress
Minnesota Gubernatorial Candidate Albert L. Cole Dies in Texas
Albert L. Cole sixty, Republican nominee for Minnesota governor in 1996 opposing Governor Johnson, died in Texas where he sought health care. A native of St. Lawrence County New York he served as a New York school commissioner and moved to Minnesota in 1882. Enob T. Taylor sixty eight president of the Citizens State Bank Huntington Indiana and county’s wealthiest man died in Huntington yesterday.
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Johnson
Texas
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N. Y
New York
Enob T. Taylor
Citizens’ State Bank
Huntington
Ind
President's Yacht Mayflower Grounded Near Thimble Shoal
In thick fog the Mayflower bound for Norfolk Navy Yard went aground near Thimble Shoal Light in lower Chesapeake Bay. The Nero sailed from Old Point Comfort to assist. An official naval inquiry will determine causes and responsibility.
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Washington
Norfolk Navy Yard
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Chesapeake Bay
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Old Point
Bishop Sees Leaning Toward Rome
Telegraph dispatch reports Bishop Charles C. of Fond du Lac and Grafton says an Anglo Roman union seems likely though distant. After travels in the West he says high church leaders lean toward Rome, due to a perceived dissatisfaction with the open canon from the Richmond assembly.
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Grafton
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Iast General Assembly
Protestant Episcopal Church
Richmond
Tetrazzini to witness Bandanna Land at Majestic Theatre
Mme Tetrazzini will attend the Monday night performance of Bandanna Land at the Majestic Theatre, accompanied by Oscar Hammerstein. A group of agate ware trade representatives visiting the city attended Weber's Music Hall last night to see The Merry Widow burlesque and left well pleased.
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Majestic Theatre
Oscar Hammerstein
Weber's Music Hall
Miss Walsh Recovers. to Return in The Koreutzer Sonata
Announcement from Miss Blanche Walsh’s management states she has recovered and will return to the South tour. She will soon appear in the principal role of The Koreutzer Sonata on its focal stage, resuming her prominent engagement.
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Miss Walsh
Blanche Walsh
Artresy Rad Fally
Michigan Men Dine to Honor Angell at 79th Birthday
The University of Michigan Society of New York held its 50th annual dinner honoring James B. Angell on his 79th birthday. Speeches from Governor Hughes, Bishop Potter, and leaders from Yale, Harvard, Princeton, Cornell, Columbia, and the University of Tokio praised Angell and Michigan. Discussions covered education scope, practical training, and future university directions.
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University of Michigan Society of New York
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Harvard
Princeton
Cornell
Columbia
University of
Angell
Russell
Teachers College
Metz
Japan
Torama
Frederic R. Coudert
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Finley
The
City College
William McAndrew
Washington Irving
Michigan
Law of vivisection sparks editor letter debate
F P Bellamy of Brooklyn argues March 2 1908 that 1867 law sections 4 and 10 were repealed by 1886 enactments and that current Penal Code does not restore Section 10. He contends vivisection regulation hinges on misread “only” clause and challenges Tribune’s February 3 commentary.
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New York City
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Medical College
F. P. Bellamy
Brooklyn
Does Not Accuse Jerome in Merchants Association Letter
Henry R Towne president of The Merchants Association of New York states no charges were made against District Attorney Jerome by the association. He explains that George Ie Rives letter misrepresents the group and that William F King acted in a personal capacity, not on behalf of the association. Towne notes King’s ties ended in 1904 and urges readers to stop attributing King’s views to the association. The letter is dated March 6 1508 in New York.
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Praise for Mr Luckstone at Carnegie Hall concert
Elsie Littlejohn of Upper Montclair writes to The Tribune praising Mme Sembrich and Isidor Luckstone for a concert at Carnegie Hall on Tuesday. She notes the audience enjoyed the singing and urges recognition of Luckstone's exquisite accompaniment.
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Elsie Littlejohn
Upper Montclair
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Congestion Exhibit Maps New York Growth and Evils
The New York Museum of Natural History opens a three day exhibit on population congestion in Manhattan and its spread to Brooklyn and the Bronx. Governor Hughes and the Italian Ambassador speak at the opening, with diagrams showing Manhattan’s growth, land value, tenement and tuberculosis concerns, fire hazards, factory districts, and suburban migration.
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New York
Museum of Natural History
Hughes
Charity Organization Society
Foor
Rochester
Buffalo
Syracuse
Utica
Watertown
6Th Assembly
Proctor Funeral Draws Thousands Across Vermont
In Proctor Vermont on March 6 nearly ten thousand people gathered at the Proctor Union Church for the funeral of Senator Redfield Proctor. An official Congress delegation attended as carp of a simple service of Scripture and prayer. The procession moved to the mausoleum despite a snowstorm, with Governor Fletcher D. Proctor and Redfield Proctor Jr. among pallbearers and Vermont Marble Company officials prominent in the crowd. Governor Proctor declined comment on his father’s successor plans, with Page of Hyde Park favored for appointment and speculation he might seek the seat himself.
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Fletcher D. Proctor
Redfield Proctor, Jr
E. S&s Holbrook
B. F. Taylor
F. C. Partridge
S. A. Howard
United States Senate
Carroll 8
Page
Hyde Park
Two Art Collections On Sale At Fifth Avenue Galleries
The Fifth Avenue Art Galleries at 546 Fifth Avenue held three of six weekly sales from the Henry Dwight Wheeler and Horace Townsend collections realizing 8433.50, pushing last night’s totals beyond 10,000. Notable pieces included E. Charlemont’s A Good Draught at top price Wednesday, J. Anderson the buyer, Delpy’s Sunset at 219, Chaigneau’s Sheep at Pasture 17, and Durer’s St Hubert engraving at 16. Morton W. Smith paid 225 for Girl Gathering Mushrooms. A carved gilt silk damask three-piece reception suite sold for 18 and a Ghorovan carpet for 10. Upcoming sale features Clara Schumann’s piano and two Portuguese chairs. Van Marche’s Shepherd and Flock fetched 519, Caught Napping 200, Mielich Street Scene Munich 259, and Otto Gebler In the Sheepfold 206.
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Fifth Avenue
Henry Dwight Wheeler
Horace Townsend
E. Charlemont
J. Anderson
H. C. Delpy
F. Chaigneau
Clara Schumann
van Marche
Sale of First Editions At Auction Fetches 76 Dollars
The Sister Years claimed as Hawthorne’s rarest work sold at auction yesterday at Anderson Auction Rooms No 6 West 2th street for 76 dollars, the top price of the first session from the Charles E Pyser collection of Paterson New Jersey.
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Anderson
West 2Th Street
Charles E. Pyser
Paterson, N. J
Prominent Arrivals at Major Hotels Listed
Notable guests checked into streetside hotels including George W. Cable of Northampton Massachusetts at the Albermarle Belmont C E Reynolds San Francisco Manhattan G H Stuart Reston Netherlands Z J R Stevens Chicago Plaza Reginald Gault Montreal Savoy George H Hodgson Cleveland Waldorf Astoria W Stuart Symington Baltimore.
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Manhattan
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Reston Netherland
Z J. R. Stevens
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Reginald Gault
Montreal
Savoy
George H. Hodgson
Cleveland
Waldorf-Astoria
W Stuart Symington
Baltimore
Weather Report Forecasts Winter Storm Move and Mild South
Official record and forecast describe a storm center moving from West Kansas to Western Ontario with strong southwest winds and rain across the Ohio Valley and snow or rain in New England. It notes higher temperatures in the South and Ohio Valley, with fair weather to Saturday and Sunday east of the Rockies. Local notes cover New England rain, warmer today, fair Sunday, and brisk southeast winds shifting westward.
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Westerday
Will of Bishop Worthington Noted in Probate Filing
Public bequests totaling over nine dollars are listed in the will of the late Right Rev. George Worthington Episcopal Bishop of Nebraska, who died in France. The will, filed for probate in Pittsfield, provides for a widow’s lifetime use and distributes funds to hospitals, religious institutions, and missionary societies, with a $10,000 Bishop Worthington Fund for diocesan missions and specified support for disabled clergy, widows, and orphans in Nebraska.
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Omaha
Death notices from The Tribune republication list
Death notices from The Tribune republication list names Christianna Grant and many others with dates in March. The notices invite relatives to attend services at various Brooklyn and New Jersey locations, detailing residences, dates, and times for funerals and interments.
Wanderer Cites Harlem Access to Woodlawn Cemetery By Transit
Public notices describe easy rail and trolley access from Grand Central to Woodlawn Cemetery with carriage options, lot prices from 180 dollars, and contact details including 4955 Gramere for Book of Views. Undertakers Frank Fe Campbell listed with address 2413 West 348 Chapel and ambulance services at tel 1824. Special notices advertise job referrals and Tribune office information at 1364 Broadway, plus subscription rates and newspaper distribution offices worldwide.
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