Grave Crisis Looms as War Fears Rise in Far East
Dec 21 Pekin dispatch notes growing belief of impending crisis between Russia and Japan. Japan’s military leaders head to Japan as Manchuria issue fuels hostility toward Britain. Rumors of British protectorates and Russian ultimatums spark concern in London and among foreign legations.
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Japan
Yanan
Yuan Shat Kai
Manchuria
Ruaslatt
Great Britain
Ususx
Tae Valley
Nereib
Ler
Preste
Far East
Russia
Wai Wu Pu
Chinese Foreign Board
Tien Tsin
London
Isga Ulens
Neo
Roters Telegram Company
Lando
Dur East
Alexandretta Apology Demands Amid Turkish-Governor Row
Reports from Constantinople say Turkey agreed to US demands and offered the Alexandretta governor a full apology to Consul Davis for insults and police assault during the escort to a departing steamer. The US envoy and Turkish minister Tawik Pasha reached understanding, with a US cruiser to transport Davis if fulfilled. The incident may be closed if the promises are carried out. The page also notes a Dowie receivership case and a Norfolk flying machine trial.
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Alexandretta
Davis
Constantinople
Preportetus
United States
Cho Police
Alexinthetia
Steamen
Attarm
My. Dayis
Lieshman
Tawik Pasha
Letih- Mag
Legation
Aleppo
Alexandraits
Porte
oMe Jala
Attarin
United Stas
San Francisc
Admiral Catton
Consul Davis
Cotton
Elijah
Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
Gion City
Courael
Dowie
Bowie
Judeo Kult
Arrest of John A. Henson linked to wider land fraud probe
Washington report details the arrest of San Francisco real estate operator John A. Henson on bribery charges amid a widening inquiry into land frauds across western states. Officials say some Interior Department employees may be dismissed while principals in the case are pursued. Benson's case hinges on a $600 payment to Woodford D. Harlon to obtain information about the investigation. Prosecutors seek a large bond for Benson as the government presses for a prompt hearing.
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Washington
John A. Henson
San Francisco
Interior Department
Seretary Hitchcock
Specie
Bengoo
Interligr Department
Hitchcocle
Secret Service
Burns
New York
Benson
Woodford D. Harlon
Special Service Division
General Land Office
Tke Land Office
Aft
Kensan
Lati
Dante
Arthu B. Pligt
Dinterley Department
Oli Yer Fagin
LoodagPoney
War Clouds Hover Closer Over Baltic and Pacific Winds
Ambiguous dispatches describe Russian naval forces anchored near Piraeus and Manchuria as Admiral Mollas heads Mediterranean squadron. Reports note six more torpedo boats en route to reinforce, while negotiations with Japan over Korea loom, and a U S proclamation declares reciprocity with Cuba effective in ten days. The Dixie disembarks marines at Colon and sails for Philadelphia as Panama, munitions, and war talk swirl in late December.
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Ioan
Angela
Bizorta
Tunis
Dee
Dmitr
Denski
Oslabya
Altrova
Viranius
Far East
Seoul
Japan
Korea
Kunalo
Cuba
Washington
Guba
Gunate
Ile Latter Holly
Amd Adda
Doan
Ciba Iss
Theodora Roosevelt
United Slates of America
Congress
United States
Senate of
United States of America
DIXIE
Panama Junta Issues Address on Election
The provisional Panama junta publishes an address urging patriotism during the elections and calls for national unity. It notes a peace order dated December 12 and publication December 14, convoking a national convention for January 16 in Lewensburg to frame a new constitution.
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Panama
New York
Dee, Uy
Tio’ Yew
Thea Igihmus
Admiral Terry
Honolulu
Orbe
Dangerous Patent Medicines Promoted in Unsettled Ad Claiming Quick Cures
An old newspaper fragment markets various tonics and patent medicines with sensational claims. It touts Dr Kirvin’s Rheumatic Cure and other tonics, urging readers to order 25 doses for 26 cents and promising cures for ailments like cholera and worms, while warning about dangers of deceitful remedies. The piece includes price lists, domestic addresses, and promotional rhetoric typical of chaotic early 20th century ads.
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Lowa
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Tron Pacific
Willian Jaqpia
Brooklys
Peope
Nina Casey Uy
Cathril
Roe
Dy Qheney & CO
Toleley
Bargatin Pleo
Clive
Samuel
Lobnova
Harcore
Jens Wurea
Weisslitz
Man Womans’ Club
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Mra. Pinkhow
Caydor Worsn
Lydia B. Pinkham
Lydia
Dina
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N.Y
Jydie B. Frinkham
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Dalton
Mass
Tee
St. Jacobs Oil
Mayer Ghoes
Jools
Varland
Nottle
Alimats
Rae Blaze
Zomsonabje Drices
Atari
Daltimore
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