Root Refuses Warrant for Extradition of Russian Refugee
Secretary Root rejected a warrant to extradite Jan Janofft Pouren in New York, citing a technical procedural question. The decision preserves Russia’s right to pursue a new proceeding with testimony on affidavits alleging political offenses. Witnesses from New England testified on Pouren’s alleged revolutionary activities and the Brothers of the Wood in Riga.
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New York
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Russia
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New England
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Roxbury
Mass
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Riga
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John P. Murray
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Lasdiich
Parsons
Lasdinch
America
Murray
Hourwich
Push for Pouren release follows Root decision
An application for Jan Janet Pouren’s release after ten months in the Tombs is to be filed today following Secretary Root’s decision. Herbert Parsons says Pouren could be freed soon. Hourwich predicts no renewed Russian action and outlines steps if it occurs.
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Root
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Pouren
Isaac A. Hourwich
Hourwich
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Secretary of State
Shields
United States
Professor Hourwich
Washington
New York
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Duke of Abruzzi Visits Queen Dowager in Turin
In Turin on October 2 the Duke of the Abruzzi met with his brother the Count of Turin and later with Queen Margherita who had returned from Paris. Officials say no departure date for the United States is set and no leave of absence has been requested. The Count gave a letter to Margherita regarding the duke’s marriage to Miss Elkine. Senator Elkins, contacted from Elkins West Virginia, refused to discuss wedding rumors and called most reports inventions.
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London
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Paris
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Miss Elkine
Cabrera Might Demand Protection in War for Guatemalan Holdings
Immigration officials report that large Cabrera property holdings in Guatemala have been shielded by U S protection through Cabrera's son Diego Estrada Cabrera who was naturalized in 1907 after studying at the University of California. Authorities fear U S would defend the Cabrera fortune in war or upheaval.
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Guatemala
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University of California
United States
Welcome Farewell for American Fleet in Tokyo and Yokohama
The American battleship fleet's reception in Japan closed with dinners on Fuji and Mikasa and a Shimbashi station farewell. Crowds cheered Rear Admiral Sperry and aides, while a Japanese arch fire incident sparked a notable rescue by an American sailor. The American Friends Association hosted 259 officers in Tokyo as diplomats and officials lauded the fleet's conduct and lasting friendship prospects.
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Count Nodzu
Tokio
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Wainwright
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Shimbashi Station
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Irons
Dougherty
Connecticut
American Friends’ Association
Baron Keneko
Baron Takahashi
Maple Club
America
Baron Kaneko
Emory
Commodore Perry
Hampton Roads
Bulgaria Turkey talks hit snags over tribute and railways
Sofia reports that M Dimitroff is recalled for new instructions as negotiations with Turkey stall over Rumelian tribute and railway ownership. A Bulgarian offer to pay for the railway remains, but tribute is rejected. Austria-Hungary envoy sees potential for peace. envoys to Sofia return for resumption of talks.
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M. Dimitroff
Constantinople
Bulgaria
Turkey
M. Poprikoff
Count Thurn
Austria-Hungary
Kaimil Pacha
M. Stoyamoyvich
Tevfik Pacha
Rumelia
Rumelian
Bulgarias
Funeral for General Nodzu in Tokyo Shinto rites
The funeral of General Cunt Michitsura Nodzu was held in Tokyo on October 23 in Shinto ceremony. Military honors proceeded at Aoyama parade ground with Admiral Togo Marquis Ito and twelve officers leading the guard. Admiral Sperry attended, the procession stretched two miles, and all social ranks plus the diplomatic corps mourned. The Emperor Crown Prince and royal princes sent offerings, and Sperry’s wreaths accompanied the coffin.
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Tokio
Michitsura Nodzu
Aoyama
Guard of Honor
Admiral Togo
Marquis Ito
Admiral Sperry
Diplomatic Corps
Chinese commissioners depart Shanghai to greet US fleet
Prince Yu Lang and Liang Tun Yen of the Board of Foreign Affairs left Shanghai aboard the Hai Chi for Amoy to meet the United States Atlantic fleet due October 3.
Thorne Faces Peace Charge in London Bow Street Court
William James Thorne social democrat MP appeared at Bow Street after a writ accused him of breach of peace for urging the unemployed to rush baker shops. Magistrate ordered him to find good behavior sureties for about a year or face six months in jail. MPs Curran and Starady provided sureties.
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William James Thorne
House of Parliament
Bow Street
Thorne
Peter F. Curran
James Starady
House of Commons
Negotiations Break Down Over Bosnia Annexation
Vienna reports that the Porte will end direct talks with Austria Hungary on Bosnia and Herzegovina and defer settlement to a European conference. A Foreign Office official hints British influence, while Viennese papers attack Britain's diplomacy. Austria plans to attend the conference only after annexation is registered as accomplished. Germany backs the move.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Germany
Iswolsky's Fate Hinges on Berlin Congress Talks
St Petersburg reports the Russian effort to mend Balkan ties through an international congress led by Foreign Minister Iswolsky. While some say failure forces abandonment, officials insist on the need for broad sanction, despite rumors of Iswolsky's retirement and Prince Ourousseff's replacement plans.
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Berlin
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Prince Qurousseff
Count Witte
Montenegrin Envoy Arrives in Petrograd for Talks
M Miaskevich president of Montenegro's Council of State arrived in St Petersburg to discuss Montenegro's stance with the Foreign Office and seek an audience with Emperor Nicholas. He plans to stay about a week to ten days. Servian leader M Passich is expected to arrive Sunday.
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M. Miaskevich
Two Extremes in Ceramics and Laces Showpieces
A Marie Antoinette suite from Versailles with Aubusson tapestry and solid gold lacquer carving priced at 5000 dollars. A New England Bedroom Suite in Hepplewhite style lists 88.50. A Royal Doulton vase in alto relief purports to be the finest imported piece at 750. Also a small Potschappel vase priced 3.75. Second Gallery, New Building.
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New England
Fifth Gallery
New Building
Frederick Hancock
Price
Second
Zeppelins Triumph in Display Over Lake Constance
The reconstructed Zeppelin airship No 1 completed a three and a half hour test flight with ten passengers. It averaged 29.31 mph at about 800 feet, performing maneuvers that impressed observers. Notable attendees included King Wilhelm and Queen Charlotte. Daily trials continue into next week before an endurance trip. A separate note reports Judge Wilfley of Shanghai and S R Price facing bail on appeal after a recent assault conviction.
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Lake Constance
Mantell
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Rhine Valley
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Count Zeppelin
Berlin
Wilfley
San Francisco
United States Court of Appeals
United States
Shanghai
China
S. R. Price
Parseval Dirigible Bursts Over Berlin Tail Compartment
The Parseval dirigible balloon burst a tail compartment while at six thousand feet in Berlin. The craft became unmanageable and dropped rapidly this afternoon. Major Parseval and his assistant landed safely after the accident.
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Parseval
Bail Raised for Tschaikovsky in St. Petersburg Case
Friends of Nicholas Tschaikovsky in London secure a $25,000 bail for his release from imprisonment in St. Petersburg after eleven months. Subscriptions and a telegraph from the Russian capital backed the guarantee. release expected tomorrow.
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London
Nicholas Tschaikovsky
St. Petersburg
New Austrian Battleship Floated After Storm Stranding
The Erzherzog Franz Ferdinand, a new Austrian battleship then unfinished, was driven ashore at Isola near Trieste during a gale. No crew was aboard when she ran onto the beach, later floated off, and towed to a dock at Pole for repairs.
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Batriesth
Erzherzog Franz Ferdinand
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Foreign notes from Rome Tokyo and Berlin
Rome reports private audience for Bishop T Hendrick of Cebu. Tokio notes Tang Shao Yi visits Emperor. Berlin describes German doubt over Ambassador Hill’s welcome and a Russian execution tally from military court sentences.
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T Hendrick
Cebu
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Hoeperor
William
David Jayne
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