King Edward on European Peace and British Policy
The Paris Matin reports King Edward expressing belief that no nation seeks to disrupt Europe’s peace and that the Liberal Cabinet under Campbell-Bannerman pursues pacific aims. He notes strong AngloFrench cordiality and aims to deepen Russo British ties to prevent conflict, aligning with Britain’s government stance.
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Great Britain
France
Edward Grey
Russia
Edward
Edward VI
Willam II
Reuter
Moscow street scene ends in police raid on helper
A St Petersburg writer recalls a Moscow moment in Red Square where a man collapses and bystanders offer no aid. A passer by helps, then police arrive and accuse the crowd of rebellion. A Cossack rider lashes the helper, who is a doctor, as the mob jeers and mocks.
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Moscow
St. Petersburg
Skremlin Square
Mysterious Death Case Delayed by Key Witness Absence
New York dispatch reports the Hartley Horner murder probe stalled by the disappearance of Dr Frank and the illness of Horner’s stable-boy who testified Horner warned Simpson he would be killed. Authorities weigh calling Simpson’s wife as a witness as inquest evidence shifts.
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Lordon
Daily Mail
New York
Hartley Horner
Simpson
Fifth Avenue
Frank
Horner
Golfer Macnamara Quips on Blasphemy Law Repeal
A quoted remark attributes Dr. Macnamara with preferring golf to repeal debates. The fragment notes Mr Balfour’s milder responses on the topic, using "tut tut" and "dear me" as evident captions.
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Dr. Macnamara
Balfour
M.A.P
Cartoons of Roosevelt by an American artist in Vanity Fair style
A 1902 piece discusses a Roosevelt portrait from life by an American artist under the alias Keys or Flags. It traces Roosevelt’s rise from cowboy beginnings to Rough Riders captain and president, noting his conservatism, honesty, and public service as reflected in the comic's tone.
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Vanity Fair
Wind Sor Magazine
United States
Roosevelt
America
Johu Junior
Western Plains
Texas
Johu
Rough Riders
Old Warship Fortunes Copper Worth Thousands
An 19th century Express report notes copper bolts and fittings from old ships fetch high scrap values. It cites the Lion training ship sale and criticizes dockyard sales as wasteful, suggesting Admiralty be the breaker to recapture metal and save public funds. It highlights bids by dealer rings and potential economies.
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England
Expresa
Hampage
Admiralty
Devonport Dockyard
Gossip and scheme echo in Mrs Wise scene
Mr Gayman contends George plans to gift his late summer gown to the servant girl. Mrs Wise questions the plan and the servant’s looks. The dialogue hints at mischief as a kiss may be involved.
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George
Mr. Gayman
Mra Wise
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BeBe A
Wadel
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Orma
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Waugh
MR Roosevelt
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