Germany Defends China Policy Before Reichstag
Count von Buelow refutes claims that Germany’s Kiao-Chau presence caused the Chinese crisis and argues Germany acted lawfully. He pleads for peace, cites August 3 1598 limits, and outlines power demands, including indemnities, legal reforms, and the Boxer suppression.
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Berlin
Reichstag
China
Count von Bulow
Kiao-Chau
Count von Biilow
Germany
Far East
Count von Billow
Baron von Ketteler
Deerfoot Farm Sausages Advertises Purity and Cleanliness
Advertisement touts Deerfoot Farm Sausages as pure and clean amid rising health concerns over careless food preparation. Claims of purity, daintiness, and cleanliness accompany a bold call for discerning consumers to choose carefully. Also promotes Polish spring water as the purest in the world.
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Advt
Poland
Kwang Su Promises Return Through Telegram to William
The Reichsanzeiger prints a telegram from the fugitive Chinese ruler dated November 14. He vows severe punishment for those involved in the murder of Baron von Ketteler and hopes for soon restored friendly relations. He also says he will set a return date to Peking after peace commissioners reach the needed point and will protect Christian missions strictly.
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Berlin
Reichsanzeiger
China
William
Baron von Ketteler
Peking
Imperial Edict Punishments Anger Foreign Envoys
London dispatch reports the edict's punishments are too mild with Princes Tuan and Chwang banished and Duke Lan dismissed. Envoys refuse to accept, citing inadequacy. Count Waldersee claims order restored in Pe-Chi-Li while reports say Allies seize two passes into Shan-Se. German Consul Knappe returns from Nanking.
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London
Morning Post
Peking
Prince Tuan
Prince Chwang
Duke Lan
Count von Waldersee
Pe-Chi-Li
Shanghai
the Standard
Chi-Li
Shan-Se
Herr Knappe
Nanking
Si-Ngan-Fu
Fears of a Chinese Trap in European War Debate
In Paris the Chamber of Deputies discussed the Foreign Affairs budget as M. D Estournelles de Constant warned that the Chinese campaign could cost a fortune and provoke a universal war if an indemnity was pursued. M. Sembat questioned parliamentary authority and condemned atrocity rumors while denouncing von Waldersee. Debate to continue tomorrow.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
M. D’estournelles de Constant
la Fleche
Sarthe
China
Europe
M. Marcel Sembat
Seine
Count von Waldersee
Chinese destruction hits Manchurian railroad stake
Dispatches from Vladivostok report Chinese forces destroyed three hundred versts of the southern Manchurian railroad. All stations were burned and much rolling stock was destroyed. Estimated damage reaches 10,000,000 rubles.
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St. Petersburg
Vladivistok
European Powers Yoke on Chinese Settlement and London News
London dispatch notes impatience over delays in China settlement as European powers inch toward peace preliminaries. Empress rule likely restored. Tuan’s punishment blocks deal. Also reports Berlin policy drift, a doping scare at St James Hall, underground rail expansion, new Ophelia debut, Rosebery’s possible role, and the Duke of Manchester marriage verified in Marylebone.
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New-York Tribune
CABLE
THE
Tribune
London
China
Foreign Office
Peking
Tuan
Titus Makes First Raid In Social Evil Crusade
Captain Titus led a night raid on a Stanton street three story house run as a bar and brothel. Fannie Wilner a young informant led police to the dwelling and eleven women were seized while no men were found. Fannie was sent to the Gerry Society and Mrs Topper, proprietor, faced a disorderly house charge. Chief Devery moved plain clothes officers to Eldridge street at Titus request.
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Titus
New Crusade
Fannie Wilner
East Third St
Stanton St
Topper
Fannie Brown
Lower East Side
Rivington St
Martin Colberg
Rivingtoa St
Fannie
Dolberg
Stantonst
Rivington St. Fannie
Sheehan
Stephenson
Grimshaw
Captain Titus
Mrs. Brown
Gerry Society
Philip
Mollie
Wilner
Rivington-st
Delancey-st
Henry Goldstein
Red Light
Fifth-st
Riots In Kiang-Se Spark Anti Christian Peril
Refugees report anti Christian riots in Kiang Se Province. Non Christians wear badges and those not decorated face death. The Kiang Se Vice Roy appoints a deputy to settle French claims at Shun Tak and three French gunboats will accompany to enforce orders.
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Canton
Kiang-Se
Shun-Tak
Czar's Health Improves as Regency Discussed in St Petersburg
In Livadia the Czar shows good signs of recovery with temperatures near 101 and stable pulse. Paris reports that illness may last, prompting talk of regency with Grand Duke Vladimir named as possible regent. Also noted are Niagara Falls half fare ads and Poland water promotion.
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Paris
Dix-Neuviéme Stacle
St. Petersburg
Vladimir
Sze-Chuen Province Steps to Court Stimulating Officials
Shanghai dispatch notes a Sze-Chuen provincial move toward the court, stirring officials with no prior hint of Imperial family involvement. Advertisement touts Grand Central Station NYC through trains hourly with advance reservations, plus a plug for pure natural spring water.
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Shanghai
Sze-Chuen
Grand Central Station
New York Central
Advt
Venezuela Buys Atalanta for Gunboat Conversion
General N Bolet-Peraza acting for President Castro has bought George J Goulds steam yacht Atalanta for Venezuela at 125000. Thirty thousand paid. Colombia had earlier bought but failed to complete. Vessel may bolster Venezuelan navy amid regional tensions and potential use against rebels.
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N. Bolet-Peraza
Venezuela
Cipriano Castro
George J. Gould
Republic
Gonzalez
Atalanta
Colombian Republic
Driggs-Seabury Gun and Ammunition Company
Driggs-Seabury Com Riad
Gould
Emiliano Isaza
Driggs-Seabury Company
Colombia
Castro
Kentucky Battleship Heads to Smyrna on Way to Manila
The first class ship Kentucky under Captain Colby M. Chester will touch at Smyrna Turkey before sailing to Manila via the Suez Canal. Based at Naples, she weighs 11 525 tons with 22 main guns and highlights a diplomatic push for a roughly $100 000 indemnity from Turkey.
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Washington
Kentucky
Smyrna
Turkey
Philippines
Naples
Manila
Suez Canal
Colby M. Chester
United States
Angell and Straus
Griscom
Constantinople
Smyrna Les
Gulf
Levant
The Sultan Congratulates McKinley on Re-election
United States Chargé dAffaires Griscom attended a court musical at Yildiz Palace and dined with the Sultan, who sent warm congratulation to President McKinley. The Sultan said the election’s outcome pleased him as it would continue the close friendly relations between Turkey and the United States.
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Constantinople
United States
Griscom
Yildiz Palace
McKinley
Turkey
Depew May Lose Republican Club Presidency After Tight Fight
The Republican Club edged toward a split as supporters of Senator Depew won a Nominating Committee ballot 61 to 53 for December’s ticket. The Depew faction, led by Edmund Wetmore, may resign the presidency. Birrell and Wetmore backers aim to keep him, while Addams and Leary marshal the opposition. The club announced new members from both resident and non resident categories and discussed a $3,500 campaign fund for a permanent HQ at 132 Bowery amid cheers.
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Depew
Republican Club
Friends
Mr. Depew
Edmund Wetmore
Mortimer C. Addams
Henry Birrell
Mr. Wetmore
No. 132
Bowery
Louis Stern
Deue
John Sabine Smith
W. M. K. Olcott
Montague Leslie
Morgan
Charles H. Treat
Mahlon Chance
Pratt A. Brown
Alfred E. Ommen
Alexander Caldwell
John A. Dutton
Mr. Clark
Charles F. Homer
George L. Seabury
Business Men’s Sound Money and Republican Association
Tammany Hall
Congressman Boutelle Prepares Return Home
Miss Grace Boutelle reports her father Congressman Boutelle is convalescing in a Waverly sanatorium and will return to Bangor about December 1. Surgeons sanction his convalescence and Joseph E. Hall has gone to Washington. the Congressman is expected there soon after Congress opens.
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Bangor
Grace H. Boutelle
Waverly
Mass
Boutelle
Joseph E. Hall
Washington
Congress
Brooklyn Trolley Injures Three After Night Crossing
Trolley car 376 on the Douglass street line in Brooklyn struck Patrolman James Joyce and two prisoners, Owen Gallagher and John Gallagher, as they were being taken to the station after arrest for drunkenness. All were knocked down. Gallagher was left unconscious and rushed to St Mary’s Hospital with head injuries. Joyce and Gallagher sustained head and facial contusions. The ambulance crew treated all at the scene and hospital.
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Douglass St
Brooklyn
James Joyce
Eastern Parkway
Own
John Gallagher
Bergenst
Liberty Ave
Osborne St
Joyce
Owen Gallagher
St. Mary's Hospital
Police Board orders charges against two officers in vice probe
The Police Board moved to charge Inspector Adam Cross and Captain John Herthy for inefficiency and neglect of duty in the Twelfth Precinct. Chief Devery was ordered to enforce laws against vice and to investigate the precinct, with potential suspension of the officers. The board also sought counsel for prosecution and demanded details from Bishop Potter’s complaint through Mayor Van Wyck’s office.
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Bishop Potter
van Wyck
Cross
Herlihy
Devery
Inspector Cross
Captain Herilhy
Cross and Herlihy
Fernard J. York
Potter
Stanton St
John D. Herthy
Twelfth Precinct
Adam A. Cross
First
City of
New York
Robert A. van Wyck
Poice Board
Episcopal Convention
Police Board
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W. B. Collins
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A. E. Blanck
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J. E. Willoughby
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