The Viceroy Arrives at Delhi Durbar
At Delhi on December 29 the Viceroy and Lady Carson were greeted with a 31 gun salute and bands playing The National Anthem. The Tulang chiefs surrounded the view at the fort as elephants saluted and the 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards rode in to escort the cavalcade, marking the ceremonial entry.
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Hondon
Lady Carson
Delhi
Connaught
Jas
God Luchess
Royal Irish
Dragoon
Coronation Durbar Preparations Build Vast Delhi Camp
December 29 report from Losdos traces rehearsals for the January 1 Coronation Durbar in Delhi. The pageant features 80 000 tents for 20 000 people including 47 000 troops, 2 000 performers, and delegates from East regions. Camp spans rail and road routes with extensive food and housing. Lord Curzon and royal guests expected. Duke and Duchess of Connaught represent the King.
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Losdos
Te Fondon
Aden Kdotrbud
Phy Cauip
Leh
Delhi
Curzon
Rolston
Tam Yeats
Counaught
Duchess of Counaughe
Bombay
Susquaisa
Wireless telegraphy claims and maritime experiments
A London report outlines active wireless telegraphy experiments and proposed standard rates for cables and wireless messages. It notes a British push to monopolize transmission, a French attempt to block station at Cherbourg, and mention of five major cable systems including Anglo American and Western Union. The piece references routes to North America and Canada and lists rate variations across regions.
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Tondon
Thoombee
Cape
Cornwall
Vane Ar Keemelie
Tan Huoe
Cherbourg
Quebec
Battle Near Coro Fails Rebels Despite Rivera Victory
In Venezuela near Coro General Rivera with 1200 men clashed with President Cassas troops. Heavy fighting ended with Rivera retaining control of an 8 position as rebel assault faltered.
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London
Rivera
Cassa
Coro
Synedas
Arbitration Protocol Planned for Hague Tribunal Submissions
London reports December 2 that the Powers are preparing a protocol outlining arbitration points to be submitted to the Hague Tribunal for the dispute among Great Britain Germany Italy and Venezuela. American newspapers push for recognition of US hemispheric leadership and the Monro doctrine guiding actions. Baron Estournelles de Constant praised President Roosevelt for removing the boycott of the International Tribunal and urged Europe to match the United States proactive stance in resolving the dispute.
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London
Great Britain
Germany
Hague
International Arbitration ‘Tribunal
Roonevelt
Bin
Haine Internation Arbitration Tribunal
United States
Europe
News from London and world events in late December
London reports reference to Dr Temple Archbishop of Canterbury in churches across the kingdom. Rosalia sets up a customs bureau at Dalny near Port Arthur. Dutch troops in Sumatra seize Sudan hideout in mountains. Times cites public prosecutor fault over failing to prosecute director of Tandem and Globe Finance. Japanese lower house dissolved amid arrest plots against Count Larindorff. Clyde improvements noted with shipping and power updates.
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Rosalia
Dalny
Talien-wan Bay
Port Arthur
China
Ackti
Sumatra
Sudan
Dle
Times
Tanden and Globe Finance Corporation
London
House of Representatives
Jesus
Count Larindorff
Balkan States
The Rising in Morocco and Tangier Garrisons
London dispatch reports English forces moving from Fes and Tetuan to Tangier while Spain sends troops from Malaga Cadiz and Algeciras to reinforce Cen tes and Melilla. The Moroccan Sultan faces reports of revolts and desertions with Imperial artillery captured and 2000 soldiers fleeing toward Fez.
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London
Fes
Tetuan
Tangier
Spain
Malaga
Cadia
Algecinia
Cents
Melilla
Bultan
Morocco
Tena
Vex
Loyalist Fund Reaches Twelve Thousand Pounds
London. December 29. The Loyalist Fund for South Africa now totals 12000 pounds with a 250 pound contribution from the Duke of Westminster. Funds will aid purchases of farming implements and provide loan advances to settlers in the region.
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London
South Africa
Duke of Westminster
Chamberlain Tour Sparks Natal Speech Amid Support
London dispatch reports Mr Chamberlain addressing Durban crowds as Natal shows strong backing for British policy. He urged colonies to assume duties of manhood while Britain bears empire burdens, praising preferential trade and urging conference on South Africa’s customs and railways as urgent issues.
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London
Mrs. Chamberlain
Pietermaritzburg
Durban
Lond Milner
Mircuss
South Africa
Walty
Great Britain
Royal Scandal in London Over Crown Prince Heir
Paris dispatches report M Giron claims the Crown Prince of Saxony’s wife Crown Princess Louise is with child and accuses a Geneva liaison. He says jewels worth £16,000 belonging to the Erinewes were sent to Truseely but intercepted by the German government. Archduke Leopold Ferdinand of Austria refuses to renounce imperial rights without a guaranteed allowance.
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London
M. Giron
Louise
Saxony
Geneva
Erinewes
Truseely
Leopold Ferdinand of
Austria
Obituary of Bishop John Wogan Festing of St Albans
The Right Rev John Wogan Festing D D bishop of St Albans died aged 65 in London on December 29. He was educated at Bruton School Belmarsh King s College London and Trinity College Cambridge taking BA Beater Optime 1890 MA 1868 and DD 1899. Ordained in 1860 he served as curate at Christ Church Westminster 1860 1873 then vicar of St Luke s Horwich Street until 1878 and vicar of Christ Church Albany Street 1688 to his bishopric. He was prebendary of St Paul s Cathedral and rural dean of St Pancras. Festing never married.
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London
J. W. Pealing
St Albans
John Wogan Pesting
St. Albans
Alec
Gera Lo
Bruton School
Bamer- Bel
King's College Boholst Wella Theological College
Death of Samuel Higginbottom MP for West Derby
The death is announced of Samuel Wasse Higginbottom MAP Conservative MP for West Derby Liverpool a son of Stalybridge and Manchester born 1663. He was a calico propriet or and director of multiple companies serving Liverpool City Council since 1835 and chaired the electric power and lighting committee as well as tramways committee. He was elected unopposed for West Derby in 1901 and married Annie Bhanock of Scartabrick Southport Lancashire in 1977.
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London
Samuel Wasse Higginbottom
West Derby
Liverpool
Samuel Wesse Higginbottom
Higginbottom
Stalyoridge
Manchester
West Serby
Annie
Henry Bhanock
Scartabrick
Southport
Laseushire
Randwick Training Notes Highlight Morning Gallops
Gallop session at Randwick with Purser, Demure, Carmentta and others posting fast times. Redeemed, Inclelou, and several others clocked strong furlong and mile efforts, while Postillion fell after a lengthy trial. Multiple horses including Santi, Wryce, and Littleam showed solid pace in varied distances.
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Imin
Demure
Carmentta
Pews Inclelou
Crawfurd
Atiana
Argentum
Loch Leven
Hunton
Carrie Cleena
Speech- Jess
Devilment
Jenrpe
la Simmer
Caml
Equator
Myall
High Jinks
Rewina
Isex
Blue Spec
Premida
New Park
Farnworth
Grama
Katoomba
British Sile
Sminnisec
Santi
Wryce
Littleam
Imin Sigsee
Express Travelling By Sydney Express Letters Melbourne Failures
A Melbourne letter-signing group from Rutherglen, Wangaratta, Albury and others complains about the December Sydney express ordeal. They recount slow progress after Melbourne departure, engine overloading, two-mile delays, water stops at Donnybrook, and a later Goulburn Valley encounter before Seymour, highlighting railway accountability.
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Sydney
Melbourne
Christmays
Rutherglen
Emenden
Wangaratta
Albury
Ishbane
Mount Garnet
Bry
Sydney Express
Pascoe Vale
Donnybrook
Tovslock
Sta Hom
Goulburm Valley
Seymour
Barque Lord Shaftesbury Rescues Crew and Sails to Holyhead
London dispatch reports the barque Lord Shaftesbury of 27% tons being towed by a rescue steamer after taking the Lord Chattesbury in the Irish Channel. The vessel proceeded to Premantiy and Australian ports, while Bartholomew Wiles, a 16 month old infant, was admitted to Sydney Hospital with serious injuries. The Mayor of Sydney noted council actions and finances tied to a local benevolent fund and charges, including a payment of 21,200. Credit terms and due dates were discussed, with a grocer affidavit of date and address at Oxford Street Woodlands.
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London
Chattesbury
Holyhead
Ghattesbury
Bartholomew Wiles
Sydney
Bouth-wtreet
Bylney
Tall Record Sparks Skepticism Over Rangitikei Wool Claim
A New Zealand country newspaper correspondent reports a tall claim about 240 sheep in Rangitikei district with a runner up tally of 15 pounds, while The New Zealand Herald questions the truth. The piece also mentions pricing, colonial trade remarks, and references to Australian and Pacific colonial affairs.
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New Zealand
Rangitikei
Queensland
New South Wales
Shearirs
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