Our Commercial War With Germany
A Philadelphia Times correspondent reports on Kaiser William's overtures to the United States and German dulling of anti American sentiment. It notes competition between Morgan's transatlantic ship trust and German lines, emigration shifts, and the push to protect German interests in South America while shaping public opinion at home.
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United States
Germany
Prince Henry
Morgan
Star
Philadel
Hita Times
Erlin
Kaiser William
Stephen
Texas
Roosevelt
Frederick the Great
Eisenach
North
South America
Washington
Atlantic Ocean
Asia
Australia
Africa
Europe
Transatlantic Ship Trust
Lloyd
Hamburg-American
New York
Bremen
Hamburg
MR. Wiegand
Castle Garden
Kaiser
Uncle Sam
Wall Street
Lombard Street
Northern Security
United States Steel
Atchison
American Tobacco
Reichstag
Rome
Goethe
Italy
France
Alsace-Lorraine
Loubet
Russia
St. Petersburg
Zollverein Discussed as Free Trade with Colonies Proves Impossible
Sir Michael Hicks Beach argues that free trade with British colonies cannot be achieved at present while Westminster debates the coin tax and education bill. Despite turmoil, Parliament continues laws though with political tension and ridicule aimed at Chamberlain.
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Philadelphia Times
London
Westminster
Zollverein
Michael Hicks-Beach
German Royal Navy Links and Cultural Notes From Berlin
Berlin dispatch reports Duke Paul Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Sweirin to tour Southern U S as a lieutenant aboard the Charlotte. Admiral O Neil returns from Krupp works and travels to Magdeburg and Wittemberg, with Kiel to follow. Other items include Hirth’s move to America, Munich librarian Barbara Renz, Hagenbeck’s American exhibit plan, and looming De Wet visit.
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Philadelphia Times
Berlin
America
Paul Friedrich
Mecklenburg-Sweirin
United States
Charlotte
Charles O'Neil
U.S. N
Krupp
Magdeburg
Wittemberg
Admiral O'Neil
Kiel
Herr von Turpitz
Admiralty Department
Francis M. Barber
Marconi’s
Bavaria
J. H. Worman
Munich
Germany and United States in growing rivalry over Caribbean interests
Analysis notes that American and West Indian waters should provide adequate protection for German property and citizens amid South American revolutions. Germany must stay within the Monroe Doctrine deadline or risk straining relations as commercial rivalry tests post Kaiser's overtures. Campaign to counter anti American sentiment in Germany and Pan-Germanic colonial zeal is anticipated.
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Prince Henry
United States
Frederick the Great
Kaiser William
State Department
Washington
South America
Brazil
Venezuela
Chile
Bolivia
South American
Lloyd
Hamburg-American
Germany
Kaiser Favors Age Pensions in Germany
Emperor William discussed expanding old age pension legislation after noting U S labor conditions. He urged mandatory employer contributions to support workers in old age and invalidity, arguing workers should not be discarded after long service. Germany already has a broad scheme but needs more to prevent poverty. The plan envisions worker contributions, state investment, and a regular employer quota.
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Berlin
Emperor William
United States
Germany
Record Year in Ocean Cables for German Atlantic Line
Berlin June 14 The annual report of the German Atlantic Cable Company shows 1901 as the record year for trans Atlantic traffic between the United States and Germany. The company reports words transmitted far exceeding optimistic forecasts and notes a new Germany to United States cable project costing 21 000 000 marks with Emden to New York cited among recent cabling plans.
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Berlin
German Atlantic Cable Company
United States
Germany
Emden
New York
Political tensions and church service protests rise in London
The article discusses unresolved free trade with colonies, colonial premiers in London, and the coronation aftermath. It notes high church protests against using the word Protestant in the coronation service and impending parliamentary debate. It also mentions Dick Seddon opposing peace terms and a Cartoon in the Westminster Gazette illustrating attempts to keep him out.
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London
Dick” Seddon
Carruthers Gould
Westminster Gazette
Seddon
American Red Cross Delegates Entertained by Russia
Admiral Van Reypen reports that Red Cross delegates were exceptionally well hosted in St. Petersburg by the Russian Government. He says no other country could provide such luxury and comfort for foreign guests.
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Red Cross
St. Petersburg
Berlin
Admiral van Reypen
American Red Cross Society
Marquis of Anglesey Stages Aladdin at Anglesey Castle
The Marquis of Anglesey reopened his Bijou Theatre at Anglesey Castle with a pantomime revival of Aladdin. About 150 guests enjoyed new costumes, songs, and dances as the audience applauded the marquis and Prince Peirce. A Hungarian band from Paris provided the music as plans include a drama adapted from French and a new English tragedy.
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Philadelphia Times
Holyhead
Wales
Marquis of Anglesey
Anglesey Castle
Menai Straits
Anglesey
Waterloo
Pretter
Prince Peirce
Lord Anglesey
Paris
Lynch Charged With High Treason at Bow Street
Colonel Arthur Lynch, British subject born in Australia, is charged with high treason for taking part with the Boers in South Africa. He appeared in Bow Street police court as evidence was read of his role, oath, and allegiance to the Transvaal government before a June 21 remand.
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London
Arthur Lynch
Bow Street
Sir Edward
South Africa
Lynch
Transvaal
Buller
Pretoria
Australia
South African Republic
Trish
Natal
Charles Russell
Baron Russell of
Kitlowen
Walsh
Hamilton Holt
Hardy
United States
Berne
Switzerland
Herbert W. Bowen
Teheran
Venezuela
Richardson
Athens
Galway City
Ireland
Horace Plunkitt
France
Australia has large army in Popularity and Cost
Major General Sir F E T Hutton reports on Australian forces with a table ranking by troops per population. Switzerland leads with seven per hundred, Britain 1.65, France 1.59, New Zealand 1.26, Germany 1.05. Australia exceeds Belgium, Holland, Italy, Canada and has triple the US. Cost per head: Australia spends twice per person compared to Canada.
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Philadelphia Times
Adelaide
Victoria
F E. T. Hutton
Australian Commonwealth
Switzerland
Great Britain
France
New Zealand
Germany
Australia
Belgium
Holland
Italy
Canada
United States of America
Dominion of Canada
King Lewanika of Barotseland Enjoys English Country Life
King Lewanika, ruler of Barotseland, visits Dorset shire and stays at Marston Rectory. Crowds greet the royal party at Sherborne and Marston as villagers haul the royal carriage to the Rectory. He attends church on Sunday and approves the English religious service in his own way.
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Philadelphia Times
London
King Lewanika
Barotseland
England
Marston Rectory
Dorsetshire
Sherborne
Marston
Lewanika
Buarotseland
Harding
Marsten
Lewanrtka
Unprecedented Snow Strikes South Africa Towns
On June 14 Cape Town reports severe winter storms sweeping the midlands. Trains blocked by six feet of snow, telegraph wires down and extreme cold. Nasanpoort grift noted as Springfield endures twenty year cold spell.
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Cape Town
Midlands
Nasanpoort
Springfeld
Ferdinand Poised for Bulgarian King Title Amid Decorated Status
Report from St Petersburg states Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria, visiting the Czar, may receive the Saint Andreas order usually reserved for kings. Born February 26 1861, he was elected Bulgarian ruler July 7 1887 and confirmed by the Great Powers in 1896.
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ST. Petersburg
Ferdinand of
Bulgaria
Prince Ferdinand
Prince Augustia
Saxe-Colurg and Gotha
Clementine
Bourbon-Orleans
Louis Philippe
National Assembly
Alexander
Parma
Porte
Russia
Vatican
Ferdinand
America Pictured as Iniquity's Den
Berlin reports a pamphlet by Felix Baumann circulating widely titled In Darkest United States. It portrays American cities as immoral with chapters on New York Chicago New Orleans and San Francisco. It alleges lynchings police briberies and sale of justice, warning Germans especially women against immersion in such an atmosphere.
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Berlin
Felix Baumann
United States
New York
Chicago
New Orleans
San Francisco
Stara and Stripes
Gaynor and Greene Contempt Motion Returns in Quebec Court
In Quebec City on June 14 Judge Andrews hears the motion by Taschereau seeking punishment for Detective Carpenter of Montreal for contempt of court. The writ of habeas corpus followed the arrest and removal of Gaynor and Greene aboard the steamboat Spray. The United States Government lawyers resist. Decision is expected June 21.
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Quebec
Gaynor and Greene
Andrews
Superior Court
Tascherean
Carpenter
Montreal
Gaynor
Greene
Stuert
United States
McMaster
Taschereau
Russian exiles return home amid amnesty wave
In St Petersburg on June 14, many exiles banished from rural districts in 1901 are being allowed to return. Interior Minister M Vol Plehwe is urging petitions for permission to go back. Among returnees is Professor Leshoff, the noted educator who was involved in the Saratov disorders and punished with a whipping.
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ST. Petersburg
M. von Plehwe
Interior
Profesaor Leshoft
Saratoff
Denmarks Sizzling Summer Draw For American Tourists
Copenhagen reports a rise in American visitors choosing Denmark as a summer resort. Dorsey B. Smith of Portland, Oregon, private secretary to Oregon Railroad and Navigation Co president A. L. Kohlar, is in Denmark examining transportation matters.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Norway
Dorsey B. Smith
Portland
Oregon
A. L. Kohlar
Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company
Shriners Take Excursion on Final Reunion Day
In San Francisco on June 14 the annual Mystic Shrine reunion concluded with a guided excursion as members spent the last day of the gathering on a planned outing. The event highlighted the group's activities and camaraderie during the reunion in the city.
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San Francisco
Mystic Shrine
Asphalt Bonds Seen Favorable in Reorganization Plan
The American protective committee foresees a stronger standing for Asphalt Ss bonds after a ten day surge in purchases. Inside buyers reportedly hold most of the bonds around 80. National bonds last traded at 12 with scant recent activity. The committee plans an early week statement with figures on the trust, but will not disclose details of organizational plans or terms of any reorganization.
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American Protective Committee
American Committee
Meade Steam Pipe Burst Scalds Five Sailors
A valve on a steam pipe aboard the U S transport Meade blew out causing five sailors to be badly scalded while at the harbor receiving ship in San Francisco on June 14.
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San Francisco
United States
Meade
Swarthmore College to Welcome Dr Swain as President
Word from Philadelphia reports Dr Joseph A Swain will become president of Swarthmore College succeeding Dr William N Birdsall whose resignation took effect last Tuesday. Swain required an endowment of 600000 by June 12 and agreed to take the post if 100000 was raised by that date with the remaining 200000 to be secured within three years. The final funds were subscribed at the alumni dinner on June 10 and Swain was notified the next day.
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Philadelphia
Oseph A. Swain
Indiana State College
Swarthmore College
William N. Birdsall
Carnegie Gift Proposed for Library Building
During the Falrsington Library centennial exercises a letter from B H Taylor now with Andrew Carnegie urged a 2000 annual upkeep gift in exchange for 20000 toward a new library building. The library company cannot meet the condition but hopes Carnegie will fund a suitable building on workable terms.
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Morrisville
Falrsington
B. H. Taylor
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Catholic College Association to Convene in Chicago
The fourth annual convention of the Association of Catholic Colleges in the United States will be held in Chicago in July and 10. Papers will be read by Right Rev John Quirk Lefola College Bagimore John M Reiner Rev John Poland St Xavier College Cincinnati and Very Rev B Verheyn St Benedicts College Atchison Rou The Right Rev Thomas J Conaty Catholic University Washington will preside as president of the association.
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Chicago
Association of Catholic Colleges In
United States
John Quirk
Lefola College
Bagimore
John M. Reiner
John Poland
St. Xavier College
Cincinnneti
B. Verheyn
George Goodell Pardoned by Roosevelt
Columbus June 14 George Goodell has been pardoned from the Ohio Penitentiary by President Roosevelt. He was sentenced in the Indian Territory to two ten year terms for manslaughter after killing John Fulsom and a set. Goodell was released this morning.
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Columbus
George Goodell
Ohio Penitentiary
Roosevelt
Indian Territory
John Fulsom
Goodell
Reward for Convicts Doubled in Oregon Escape
Governor Greer and Penitentiary Superintendent Lee raised the reward to three thousand dollars for the capture and return dead or alive of escaped convicts Tracy and Merrill. The sum doubles the previous offer.
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Ore
Greer
Lee
The
Penitentiary
Tracy and Merrill
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