Gloomy Prussia Speech Foresees Sluggish Economy and Declining Trade
Berlin reports Count Von Buelow opening the Prussian Diet with a pessimistic view of state finances. Reichstag attendance was slim as officials urged credits for railways and water transport. Emperor William urged calm in Polish districts and national unity, while Baron Thielmann warned of worsening empire finances and revenue gaps.
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Berlin
Count von Buelow
Wiliam
Prussia
East Prussia
Reichstag
Baron Vance
Treas
Germany
Baron Vor Thielmann
Baron von Thielman
Frederick the Great
Prussia wealth rises in 2001 amid mixed figures
Official statistics from Berlin show Prussia’s wealth increased in 2001 by 535,000 marks with a separate 583,000 mark rise noted for 19. Total taxable income reached 5.376 billion marks, while Russia’s wealth growth since 18[xx] is 2.663 million marks or a specified percentage. Germany’s wheat imports for 191[xx] rose to 4.50.00 bushels, with corn imports at 47.50.00 bushels.
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Berlin
Prussia
Germany
Redmond Leads Large United Irish League Opening in Dublin
The national convention of the United Irish League opened in Dublin this morning with John E. Redmond presiding. The rotunda was overflowing as delegates filled the hall, reflecting broad attendance and strong support for the league's agenda. Redmond accused police and crown agents of promoting crime during the proceedings, framing the event as a public challenge to authorities.
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Redmond
Ireland
George Wyndham
League
United States
South Africa
William Redmond
John Philip Nolan
John Dillon
Nolan
Police
Crown
Dublin
United Irish League
John EK
Thin and Thick. A Grape-Nuts weight gain test
A Warren woman describes using Grape-Nuts Breakfast Food for several weeks and gaining nearly ten pounds while feeling better. She notes improved digestion and mentions her son also benefited, claiming sharper memory. The ad-like testimonial asserts the product builds body and brain when digestion is sound.
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Warren
Postum Company
Battle
London and Globe shares disclosed to attaches
The official receiver Mr Barnes issued a statement on the London and Globe Corporation. The disclosures relate to shares given to attaches of financial staff, with the statement seen as less sensational than expected. The document outlines the nature of the shares and the parties involved, signaling ongoing scrutiny of executive dealings.
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London
Barnes
London and Globe Corporation
Boer Women Guard Cattle in Kimberley Camp
Cape Town dispatch reports a Kimberley column capture of a Boer langer near Mokwant led by Commandant De Beers’s wife. About 150 women served as cowboys, with only six men at the camp. Other items note a Paris cook killing his wife, a suicide, William II sending Baron Van Loen to the U.S. for study, Carnegie reducing rents on Skibo estate, and Rudyard Kipling visiting Cape Town.
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Cape Town
Mokwant
de Beers
Creditors Await Extension in Everett Moore Syndicate
Cleveland dispatch reports that seventy percent of the creditors of the Everett Moore syndicate have granted a temporary extension. The move indicates broad tolerance as talks continue on debt settlements and restructuring efforts among involved parties.
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Cleveland
Everett-Moore Syndicate
Former NYFD Chief to Direct Manila Fire Service
Former Chief of the New York Fire Department will reorganize and direct Manila's fire department. He was offered the post through President Roosevelt and will depart for the Philippines soon.
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New York
Names on papers and shares paid in full by Lord Dunmore
A receiver lists names on papers and qualification shares given to directors. Among the names are Lords Donoughmore Warwick and Dunmore. The receiver reports Lord Dunmore told him he had paid in full for his shares.
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Eir
Donoughmore
Warwick
Dunmore
Lord Dunmore
London naturalized citizen indemnified after unknown murder case
Charles Lilly White a naturalized American who was arrested in New Zealand in 1900 for alleged murder robbery and arson at Colchester in 188 and who was brought to England and later released received through the American embassy an indemnity and passage to New Zealand after witnesses failed to identify him.
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London
Jan
Charles Lilly White
New Zealand
Kenry Arthur Blatch
Colchester
England
Portuguese royal tutor commits suicide in Lisbon carriage
Colonel Mousinho Albuquerque, tutor to Portugal's crown prince and ex governor of Mozambique, left the Turf Club this evening and shot himself in his carriage. Authorities attribute the act to dis quiet in high administrative circles in Portugal.
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Lisbon
Mousinho Alberquerque
Crown Prince of
Portugal
Turf Club
Alberquerque
Mozambique
Ugal
Danish West Indies sale debated as cruiser heads to New York
Copenhagen reports a National Tidend correspondent aims to stir anti sale sentiment in the Danish West Indies. The Danish cruiser Valkyrian now at St Thomas may be ordered to New York, with potential impact on any plebiscite vote.
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Copenhagen
Jan
National Tidend
Vatican Reach Reported Reorganization Plan In Rome Mail
Rome dispatch says a papal bull will outline reorganization of the Catholic Church and orders on the Philippine islands. Dispatch adds there is no doubt the Vatican has reached an understanding with the Washington Cabinet on the matter.
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London
Daily Chronicle
Rome
Philae
Vatican
Washington
Free trader MP backs war tax on imported wheat
Alfred E. Pease of Stockton on Tees told the Chamber of Agriculture that as a free trader he could justify a war tax on imported wheat, proposing a duty of a shilling or florin per quarter. The remark caused a sensation yet drew loud applause.
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Stockton-On-Tees
England
Alfred E. Pease
M. P
Chamber of Agriculture
Captain Carina Sentenced for Divulging Secrets
Vienna report says Captain Carina of the cavalry was tried on charges of divulging military secrets to the French government. He was sentenced to four and a half years in prison, with loss of nobility and perpetual banishment.
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Vienna
Carina
Cavalry
French minister forms committee on Portland sailor crimping
Paris reports that M. De Lanessan, French minister of marine, has appointed a committee to investigate allegations of sailors being crimped in Portland Oregon. The move aims to uncover exploitative recruitment practices affecting French seamen and maritime labor.
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Paris
Courier du Soir
M. de Lanessan
Portland
Ore
Birmingham governors hear appeal for donor to aid university
In London January, Colonial Secretary Mr Chamberlain chaired a governors meeting of the University of Birmingham and earnestly appealed to a British millionaire to provide relief or support for the institution.
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London
Extension plan for traction and telephone Interests outlined
The main seven member committee splits into subcommittees to thoroughly investigate traction and telephone interests. Work will take one to two weeks, followed by a press statement. Henry A Everett travels to New York to seek creditor consent for time extension. Bankers committee report expected tomorrow covering seven or eight traction firms. six of twenty federated telephone companies report surplus, one new company operates at a loss. In Detroit, Judge Swan appoints A F Edwards receiver for the Detroit and Toledo Shore Line Electric Railroad on Everett’s petition and judgment.
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Henry A. Everett
New York City
Bankers’ Committee
Federated Companies System
Thut
Detroit, Jan
United States Circuit Court
Swan
A. F. Edwards
Detroit & Toledo Shore Line Electric Railroad
Arbitration Plan For Pan American Conference
In Mexico City on January 8 a proposed amendment by W. E. Buchanan may allow the arbitration plan to be reported in two treaties. One unanimous report would head the main protocol, while a majority slow report would appear in a supplementary protocol. The change would win support from ten signatories and the United States delegation, potentially presenting both the Hague plan and the compulsory arbitration scheme for action.
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Mexico City
W. E. Buchanan
United States
Arbitration Committee
Russians To Blame Origin Of Trouble At Nieu-Chwang
A New Year clash at Nieu-Chwang between American sailors of the Vicksburg and Russian soldiers escalated from a rifle incident to fights in streets and a reading room. Diplomatic efforts by Washington and St Petersburg aim to ease friction with British authorities, amid claims of misapplied authority and strained consular relations in a tense port.
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Peking, Jan
Nieu- Chwang
United States
Vicksburg
Washington
St. Petersburg
Nieu-Chwang
M. Paul Lessar
Conger
Nieu-Chiang
Barry
Henry HB. Miller
Shan-Si Province
Shan-Si
Russia
Algerine
Imperial train charge and edict on Tung Fuh Siang
The article notes the Imperial train was under charge during the journey from Pao Ting Fu. Dowager Empress signs an edict calling for the decapitation of Gen. Tung Fuh Siang, an anti foreigner figure. A Tartar general in Kan-Su is ordered to execute him. Yuan Shih Kai and other officials petition the throne, accusing Tung of murdering Belgian missionaries and urging swift execution to avert rebellion and foreign trouble.
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Pao-Ting-Fu
Tung Fuh Siang
Kan-Su
Yuan Shai Kai
Chi-Li
Tung Fuh
China
Dowager Empress Faces Demands in Peking Talks
Kai-Feng-Fu dispatches describe a conference before the Chinese court as British and American representatives pressed plans to depose Pan Chun and end the regency. Empress dowager agrees to remove Pan Chun and execute Tung Fu Xiang but rejects ending her regency. Tung Fu Xiang remains abroad forming an army in Kan-Su, while Russia weighs Manchuria control and Yung Lu retains his post.
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Victoria
B. C
Kai-Feng-Fu
Japan
Peking
Prince Cheng
Great Britain
United States
Pu Chun
Yung Lu
Tung Fuh Siang
Cheng
Pan Chun
Kan-Su
China
M. Lessar
Tung Wen Hu Pao
Li Hung Chang
Russia
Sapenees
Manchuria
England
Pera
North China News
Korea
Chinese Eastern Railway
Wisdivastock
Pacific Coast
Vicksburg Sailors Clash With Russians in Nieu-Chwang
Fights between U S Navy crewmen aboard the gunboat Vicksburg and Russian soldiers in Nieu-Chwang are deemed unimportant here. Sailors reportedly formed a club, some became intoxicated, clashes occurred on off duty days, several wounded but no deaths. Police intervened and the U S consul demanded satisfaction. Russian and U S ministers discussed the incident. no further consequences expected.
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ST. Petersburg
Nieu-Chwang
United States
Vicksburg
Nieu- Chiang
M. Paul Lessar
Peking
Conger
Washington
Dowager Empress Dominates Chinese Court in Exile
In Peking the Empress dowager directs audiences as the Emperor acts as figurehead. Officials report the Emperor melancholy while the Empress pursues conciliatory policy toward foreign troops. She shows nervousness about whistles and plans decorations for American and Japanese guards and engineers.
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Peking
China
Machin-Pu
Pao-Ting-Fu
Dowager Empress
Foley
Gas Fire Endangers Plant at Sarnia Works
In Port Huron Michigan this afternoon gas struck in a salt well at the Cleveland and Sarnia Saw Mill Company site at Sarnia Ontario ignited by a nearby stove. The plant and surrounding structures were at risk as the well house machinery worth 1000 dollars was destroyed. A plug was forced into the well and gas flow brought under control. the fire was extinguished.
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Port Huron
Mich
Cleveland and Sarnia Saw Mill Company
Sarnia
Ont
J. Clair River
Tunnel Disaster In New York City Linked To Block Signals
Witnesses describe a fatal tunnel crash near Grand Central involving the South Norwalk line and a White Plains train. Officials contend block signals were ignored, with several executives and workers arrested or questioned. Coroner later questioned trainmen as residents mourned, and a man named Maloney faced violent crowds at the station.
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Franklin
John Wische
White Plains
Norwalk
Wische
Christopher Flynn
Fiftyninth Street
New Haven
Jerome
State Railway Commission
New York Central & Hudson River Railroad
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
New Rochelle
William Leys
B. Altman & Co
A. M. Perrin
Union Bag and Paper Company
H. G. Diamond
American Bridge Company
E. F. Watton
New York
Oscar Meyrowitz
Teh Meyrowitz Optical Manufacturing Company
Mr. Perrin
Washburn
Chicago
Flynn
Fyler
Wischo
Tombs
Fifty-fifth Street
Grand Central Station
Park Avenue
New York Central
Arrest Stir at New York Police Station Over Robbery Claim
A near riot broke out at a New York police station after a man was arrested on charges tied to alleged attempts to rob the bodies of the dead, according to Coroner Scholler. The incident drew a large crowd and heightened tensions as officials worked to restore order.
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John Maloney
Scholler
Maloney
New York
Collision on B and O line injures six at Shrinetown
A rear end crash on the Monongahela division near Shrinetown, Fairmont state, injures six people including R. Monroe, Dr. G. C. Warley, W. Smith, J. Taylor, J. Fisher, and W. Garrett. Two engines and a mail baggage car wrecked. readers taken to Clarksburg hospital. An open switch caused the accident after a side track release.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Monongahela
Shrinetown
Monroe
Marshville
G. C. Warley
BE. Smith
J. W. Taylor
Burglars Try to Kill Watchman at Fairport Grocery
Four burglars blew open the M Helteman Son grocery safe with dynamite in Fairport Ohio early today. The safe was blown to fragments and the building damaged. A night watchman warned the burglars to surrender but was shot at. bullets wounded his clothing and a shot lightly wounded his foot. The robbers then fled.
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Fairport, O
M. Helteman & Son
Frammental
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Silesia
Carnegie
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the Kiplings
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Frank H. Carter
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