France Seeks Stronger Apache Law for Peace and Labor
Paris reports a new measure expanding penalties for weapon holders and for souteneurs, with bans on residency and prison terms. A proposed clause would cap foreign workers in state contracts at ten percent, amid hotel and cafe labor concerns. The government buys Palazzo Farnese in Rome for six hundred sixty thousand dollars and embarks on refurbishing the interior. A new casque helmet for French infantry is described, and Zola manuscripts offered to the National Library, totaling sixty volumes and illustrating his writing process.
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George Dufresne
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Senatorial Commission
Senate
France
Minister of Labor
Rome
Palazzo Farnese
Michael Angelo
Sangalla
Alexander Farnese
Paul III
Vatican
Grand Palais
Champs Elysees
M. Detaille
Zola
National Library
Picture Causes Commotion In Poitiers Diocese Over Sacred Heart Image
In Poitiers the Sacred Heart picture at Mirebeau’s Abe Vachere church sparked belief of blood drops. Bishop Humbrecht ordered the image remitted for examination and later barred its display without authorization. The affair led to public debate and a brief, tense imposition of church discipline.
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Poitiers
Abe Vachere
Mirebeau
Monsignor Humbrecht
Vachere
King Criticized Over Siam Coronation Gala
During Siam's coronation celebrations the king ordered a gala theater performance after a noble objected to his wife taking part. The noble was stripped of title and treasures, given thirty blows with a rattan, and imprisoned for one year. The woman continued rehearsals and performance, drawing sharp criticism of the king.
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Siam
Prince Arthur of Connaught to Head Indian Government
Special cable from London reports that Arthur of Connaught is slated to become the viceroy of India with Delhi as seat of government planned for 1913. The piece notes Bourbon King Edward VII’s favored choice and outlines the transfer of the capital from Calcutta to Delhi, with the viceroy to reside at the circuit house.
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Arthur of
Connaught
Bernstein
England
Germany
Fngland
Australia
South Africa
Breslau
Morocco
Social Democrats
Poch
India
Herr Bernstein
Prince
Delhi
Prince of Wales
Calcutta
Simla
Ganges
Circuit House
Arthur
Prince Arthur of
Conaught
Mrs Deeds Plans Eastward Yacht Voyage Aboard Semiramis
Mrs William B Deeds has chartered the steam yacht Semiramis from Lord Anglesey for a lengthy voyage through the Far East. She travels with the Duke and Duchess of Manchester Lady Sarah Wilson and other friends leaving Naples on January 16 for India.
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William B. Deeds
Lord Anglessey
Far East
Leeds
Duke and Duchess of Manchester
Sarah Wilson
Naples
India
Prince Arthur as Viceroy of India Plan Considered
The plan envisions Prince Arthur as viceroy of India for the full term, with a royal successor to follow. The article notes Arthur’s bachelor status may be resolved and Lord Hardinge’s return to the foreign office is anticipated before 1912. The goal is to keep the viceroy position within the royal family.
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Prince Arthur
Lord Hardinge
Foreign Office
Delhi
George
India
Dr Bode praises American art collectors and nation
Berlin reports Dr. Bode praises U S collectors after visiting the United States. He hails rapid growth in American collections and says they intend to leave treasures to the nation while Europe loses its gems to America and Pierpont Morgan dominates with a vast art budget.
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Berlin
Dr. Bode
United States
Europe
America
Pierpont Morgan
German Drive to Meet Aerial Warships
Berlin January 6 German military authorities push experiments to counter air warships. They expect Earth based devices to measure speed and direction of balloons dirigibles and aircraft and aim at airships with accuracy after further trials.
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Berlin
Portugal on brink as coup fears loom and graft exposed
In Lisbon a presidential crisis and talk of a military dictatorship grow as graft scandals shake the republic. A former consul general accused of siphoning embassy funds amid a bankrupt treasury with a twenty million dollar deficit provokes public fury.
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Lisbon
Portugal
a@’Arriage
Alfonso da Costa
Pimenta de Castro
Chagas
London
Manuel
Holland
Italy
Mystery picture shown in London by former painter minister
A London minister and former painter displays a so called mystery picture. In light the canvas shows Christ preaching with a blue mantle and white underdress. In darkness the scene shifts to the crucifixion with the Cross Calvary and Mary weeping appearing as the light fades and the crowd forms. When light returns the second image vanishes and the original remains.
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London
Christ
Mount Calvary
Mary
Randegger Praises American Pupils for “Go” and Eagerness
London reports Signor Randegger, famed singing master, has died. He credited American pupils with greater enthusiasm and willingness to act on instruction, while noting English-born voices are plentiful but less eager. He praised English orchestras and praised Welsh enthusiasm in his teaching.
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London
Signor Randegger
England
Notorious Residents See Paris Suburb Asnieres Come Alive
Paris dispatch notes Asnieres draw attention as home to famed figures Therese Humbert Frederic Humbert and his wife who sells art Gabrielle Bompard noted for an infamous murder case once hiding there while Jules Jalouzot of Magasins du Printemps stake in finance lingers nearby Mme Steinheil also linked to the town and rumors persist of a move to Portugal.
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Paris
Therese Humbert
Asnieres
London
Chelsea
the Madeleine
Humberts
Frederic
Romain Daurignac
Therese
Mme
Humbert
Frederic Humbert
Mme. Steinheil
Asneres
England
Portugal
Rue Des Ecoles
Jules Jalouzot
Magasins du Printemps
Boulevard St. Denis
Birth Rate Decline Worries Vienna Germans
Vienna faces a sharp drop in births from 1900 to 1910, down nearly 20 percent as German families shrink due to high taxes and rents. Immigrants from country districts, many Slav, show less decline. The trend prompts concern in German quarters over long term population and social balance.
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Vienna
Fear of War With Britain Spreads Across Europe
Berlin report by Frederick Werner notes widespread anxiety over a possible Anglo German war. Many ordinary Germans fear English aggression despite a desire for peace, while leaders acknowledge England’s naval strength and reject entente while public mood cools toward alliance. Turkey news predicts peace talks and possible cession of Tripoli and Cyrenaica to Italy, with Vienna optimistic yet cautious about debt and politics.
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Frederick Werner
Berlin
Germany
England
Europe
Morocco
German Catholic Press Association
Party of the Centre
Social Democrats
Turkey
Party of Union and Progress
Tripoli
Cyrenaica
Italy
Austria-Hungary
Bosnia ‘and Herzegovina
Vienna
Itis
Shen- Yui-Ling
Celestial Empire
M. von Zareski
British military aviation grows despite poor funding
Very quietly the British army and navy advance in aviation. A conference of leading aircraft manufacturers and aviators met at the Royal United Service Institute in London. Officers and civilians continue to obtain special leave to fly at multiple aviation schools, signaling steady development amid financial constraints.
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London
St. Royal United Service Institute
Rence Ore
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