Fiscal Laurels For Joseph Chamberlain In British Tariff Fight
In Birmingham, Dec 2 - Joseph Chamberlain gains support as fiscal reform advances with two thirds of Britain backing him, while opponents rally at Leeds and London. A new tariff commission, funded by the Tarif Reform League, will examine the tariff and its social effects, with Charles Booth and other leaders named in the effort. Mrs Chamberlain’s public warmth is noted amid the campaign, and the tariff debate spreads among political and social circles.
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Birmingham
England
Chamberlain
Duke of Devonshire
Ege
Chamberin
London
Tmnt
Leeds
Chamberlin
Lst
Prince Henry
New York
Charles Booth
Aee
Booth
Tarif Reform League
Mrs. Chamberlain
Mr. Chamberlain
Balfour
Master Arthur
Popa Joseph
Papa Joseph
Arther
Linley Sambourne
John Leech
Punch
Robert Peel
Poisoned Love in Marseille Ends Husband Life
A Marseille case of illicit love ends in murder by poison. Mme Massot and Edouard Hubac, a civil tribunal official's son, allegedly conspired to kill M Georges Massot, a Messageries Maritimes captain, with corrosive sublimate. Evidence includes letters and a postmortem exam planned.
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Paris
Marseilles
M. Georges Massot
Messageries Maritimes
Edouard Hubac
Civil Tribunal of
Mme. Massot
Massot
Iason
Eric Had
Vyoyage
Lucie Clar
Hubac
M. Massot
Mme It
Waker
Mie
Mascot
U S Minister Bowen Returns to Caracas Post
United States minister Herbert W. Lowen sails from Laguayra on the Philadelphia to resume duties in Caracas after a year away. He is accompanied by Mrs. Bowen and Miss Julia Parmeley of New Haven. Secretary Russell had handled the post in his absence. Other travelers include consul designate Thomas J. Cummins and Dr J Gomez Braose, with Lieut E E Fryer leading a detachment from the New York navy yard to bolster the fleet at Culebra.
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New York
Caracas
Venezuela
Herbert W. Lowen
United States
Philadelphia
Bowen
Julia Parmeley
New Haven
Conn
Laguayra
Russell
Philadel
Thomas J. Cummins
Porto Cabello
J. Gomez Braose
San Juan
Porto Rico
E. E. Fryer
Marine Corps
New York Navy Yard
Culebra
Paris kiosk dweller Mme Duperron dies at 76
Mme Henrette Duperron a famous Paris kiosk vendor near Rue Scribe and Boulevard des Capucines has died at seventy six. She drew many American visitors to the Grand Hotel and declined gifts though she once contributed to Napoleon III. Her funeral is expected to attract noted guests from the Jockey Club.
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Paris
Mme
Henrette Duperron
Rue Scribe
Boulevard Des Capucines
Grand Hotel
Jockey Club
Mme. Duperron
Napoleon III
Hair-Raising Duel Over Jealous Reticule Theft in Paris
A well dressed woman accused a man of stealing her reticule but admitted she started a supposed scandal to thrash her rival in front of bystanders. She grabbed her rival’s hair, resisting police until restrained by a lighted candle. The husband plans divorce.
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Paris
Place de la Bourse
Petit Journal
Mme
Marcel de C
Mme, de C
Mme. de C
Millionaire Trapped by Ruined Spendthrift in Milan Plot
Milan reports an astonishing terror plot as Chevalier Vecchio, a ruined spendthrift, lured Signor Berretta to a villa to coerce him into signing 400 pound checks and a death notice, then planned to murder him and falsify a will for 120000 pounds. Vecchio fled to Genoa. his brother and servant were arrested, Vecchio remains sought.
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Rome
Milan
Chevalier Vecchio
Signor Berretta
Genoa
Chevalier
Missionaries Face British Ban on Thibet Ingress
The Indianapolis Journal reports that the British government will not facilitate Christian workers entering Thibet amid a new expedition. Miss Annie Taylor of the China Inland Mission has endured hardships to reach Lhassa’s gates, while Scandinavian Alliance Mission workers press on from Ghoom near Darjeeling. Despite government resistance, missionaries plan to press on with Thibet missions, aided by Tibetan language scriptures and weaving skills learned in China. The year’s global missionary giving totals 15,459,841 with Britain leading among donors, followed by the United States and other nations.
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Indianapolis Journal
New York
Thibet
Norway
Sweden
India
Cashmere
Himalayan Mountains
Annie Taylor
China Inland Mission
Almeee
Miss Taylor
Lhassa
Sikkim
England
Ghoom
Darjeeling
Thibetan
China
Christian Missionary Societies
America
Europe
Great Britain
Ireland
United States
Canada
Church Missionary of England
Methodist North
Presbyterian Foreign Board
London Missionary
Congregational
Soeciety For the Propagation of the Gospel
Church of England
Baptist Missionary Union
Boston
American Board of Boston
Wesleyan Methodist
London
Episcopal
United Free Church of Scotland
Presbyterian
Methodist
Church Missionary Society of London
Methodist Society
Great London Society
Paris
France
Africa
Mme
Daniel Leseur
Mile
Marie Lapareeri
United States of America
Belgium
Germany
Marie Leparcerie
Mlle Laparcerie
Mie. Laparcerie
Princess Margaret May Be German Empress
Berlin rumor suggests Emperor William may marry his heir to Princess Margaret of Connaught, Britain’s king’s niece and Prussia’s princess. The Crown Prince has met her but shows no loving commitment, though royal duty may override personal feeling.
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Margaret
Germany
Frederick Charles
Prussia
Kaiserin
Frederick William
Berlin
William
Margaret of
Connaught
Edward
Great Britain
Marret
Cupid
Archbishop Chappelle Sails for Cuba in Transfer Ceremonies
New Orleans dispatch reports Archbishop Chappelle sailed for Cuba today to participate in ceremonies at the Louisiana Transfer celebration. He plans to be away several months. No Rome report confirms a contemplated visit, and the archbishopric has not summoned him nor indicated any abroad trip.
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New Orleans
Chappelle
Cuba
Louisiana
Rome
Sir Harry Bullard Dies in London Parliament Figure
London reports Sir Harry Bullard, M. P. has died. The longtime parliament member, born in IL, was a prominent figure in British political circles. Further details forthcoming.
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London
Harry Bullard, M. VP
Kaiser Cannot Afford Time To See W. J. Bryan
Emperor William regrets Christmas duties prevent a Bryan audience after a luncheon hosted by Ambassador Tower. Bryan attends reception with Americans and Germans at Hotel Bristol, then sails from Liverpool to New York aboard the White Star Line. He predicts broad support for U.S. diplomats abroad and plans to back a bill for government housing for ministers on return.
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Berlin
William J. Bryan
Ambassador Tower
Richthofen
Emperor William
Mr. Bryan
American Chamber of Commerce
Bristol
Bryan
Amsterdam
New York
White Star Line
Elthe
Democratic Party
United States
Snob Regiment Not Wanted by Soldiers
London readers dismiss the idea of a gentlemen’s regiment. Yeomanry and Regulars feud in South Africa, and peacetime discipline would suffer social rank perks. Soldiers argue true merit, not status, shapes loyal service and battle readiness.
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London
Daily Mail
Yeomanry
South Africa
Tommae
V. C
Wellington
Nelson
Dreyfus Case Triggers Duel Challenge In Paris
In Paris a duel will be fought following a violent altercation over the Dreyfus case. Captain Levy of the Fifth Regiment of Engineers will duel Henry De Molroy, a leading anti semite. Levy’s seconds include Captain Mesnier and Commandante Meyer. De Molroy is backed by Baron De Grand Clos.
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Paris
Dreyfus
Levy
Fifth Regiment of Engineers
Henry de Molroy
M. de Molroy
Baron de Grand Clos
Mesnier
Ministry of War
Commandante Meyer
Twenty-second Regiment of Artillery
Soldiers May Bake Bread for Parisians
A band of fifty striking bakers sacked a small bakery during the night. There were several minor strike demonstrations. The Ministry for War has ordered military breadmakers to be in readiness to take the place of strikers if the public bread supply shortens.
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Ministry For War
Acre treaty approved by Bolivian Congress in Brazil accord
A Herald dispatch from La Paz reports that the Bolivian Congress approved the Acre treaty with Brazil by a 41 to 11 vote. The terms of the agreement had been announced earlier.
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New York
Acre
Brazil
la Paz
Chinese Devil Feast in Penang Shrines and Dinners
The Penang feast to appease the devils features rows of food platters and incense, many meats and exotic fruits from Asia and Australia, opium use, and earful Cantonese music. The piece notes a belief in spirits returning at year’s end and warns of invoking misfortune if neglected.
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Penang
China
Beach Street
Australia
Malay Peninsula
Prince Ourousoff Welcomed by Romans in Rome
Prince Ourousoff arrives as Russia's new ambassador to Italy in Rome. The press hopes he will restore intimate relations between Russia and Italy after the disrupted Czar visit and the prior departure of the former ambassador De Nelidomt.
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Rome
Dec
Prince Ourousoff
Italy
Russia
O de Nelidomt
French Working Women Struggle For Bare Existence
Paris reports show French women entering labor markets at low wages across factories trades and services. Leaders argue cheap female labor depresses all wages, urge organization, regulation, and night-work limits, with calls for stronger association to secure fair pay.
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Switzerland
Berlin
Basle
M. Millerand
France
New Russian Railway Opened to Traffic Reach St Petersburg
In St Petersburg a new rail line of 3 5 miles runs from the city to Vitebsk and will extend to Kiev and Odessa. Also note the Russian Academy of Arts plans an exhibit in St Louis by Russian artists, announced in St Petersburg.
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ST. Petersburg
Imae Acoteeny of of Arts
St. Louis
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