Lowther in the lead British cooler toward US
The Observer reports a likely British choice for ambassador to Washington. Gerald Lowther, now British Minister at Tangier, is favored despite competition from Spring Rice. the article notes strains in Anglo American ties due to American business scandals and public opinion, stressing the need for an ambassador who understands Americans and can restore close ties with President Roosevelt.
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America
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Henry
Lincoln
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Japan
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Germany supports South Americans at Hague Peace Conference
Official German note denies opposition to South American participation at The Hague Peace Conference. It recalls Germany was the first to agree to postponement in 1907 when President Roosevelt proposed delaying the conference due to the Pan American Congress in Rio de Janeiro, citing consideration for South American states.
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Germany
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Roosevelt
Rio de Janeiro
Abyssinia Crisis Deepens After King Menelik Death Rumor
Rome reports anxiety over European representatives in Addis Abeba amid rumors of King Menelik's death. Ras Mikael’s son Menelik II is cited as heir. Degtei Echlum challenges him. London handles Anglo French Italian terms linking Abyssinia to a railway project and open-door trade, with Menelik delaying ratification.
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Ras Mangascie
Abyssinia
London
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Addis Abeba
Great Britain
Italy
Likely Whitelaw Reid to Occupy Blenheim Palace
Special Cable reports that Whitelaw Reid the American Ambassador is likely to occupy Blenheim Palace after the Duchess of Marlborough abandoned it. Negotiations proceed as Duke of Marlborough delays, with Reid seeking a larger entertaining residence and Wrest Park as a temporary home.
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Aimegon Rust
London
Blenheim Palace
Duchess of Marlborough
Whitelaw Reid
Wrest Park
Duke l of Marlborough
Blenheim Castle
Sunderland Hone
Kaiser's Visit Triggers Lawsuits for Damages
Residents of Silesia sue the Prussian government seeking compensation for losses caused by Kaiser Wilhelm II during his travel through the region. Officials ordered roads cleared for the royal automobiling schedule, and while observed, merchants and travelers claim daily business suffered and have filed redress actions.
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Taowashington Post
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Pope to Elevate Three Americans as Bishops at December Consistory
Rome announces December 6 consistory with both secret and public sessions. Pope will confer the red hat on Mgr Joseph Samassa archbishop of St Rigenia and name eighty four bishops. among them three Americans and four Canadians. In New Orleans Fred Beel wins United States wrestling title from Frank Gotch in a three fall match. Beel takes the last two after Gotch won the first.
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Mgr
Joseph Samassa
Archibishop
St. Rigenia
Hungary
Universal Suffrage Passes Lower House in Austria
The Lower House of Parliament approved a universal male suffrage bill for Austria, granting the franchise to men over 24 who can read and write and have one year of residence. It reallocates seats among Germans and Czechs and ends privileges of great landed proprietors and the chamber of commerce. The upper house may oppose, risking renewed racial tensions.
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Germany
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Bohemia
Carnegies Recruiting Comment Draws British Criticism
English papers resent Andrew Carnegies remarks at a New York banquet about declining recruiting in Scotland. The Pall Mall Gazette calls the remark ill advised and calls it a bad example for Britons. Sir Mortimer Durands joking reaction is praised by the press.
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London
Andrew Carnegie
St. Andrew’s Society
New York
Pall Mall Gazette
Sir Mortimer Durand
Carnegie
Presa
Alexandra Birthday Gift From King Edward
London December 1 Queen Alexandra's birthday celebrated at Sandringham with a large royal gathering. World greetings arrived throughout the day as salutes fired and hunting displays lit up naval and military centers. King Edward gifted a costly white motor car awarded honors at Olympia exhibition.
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Sandringham
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Composer Milton Wellings Rescued After Starvation
London reports Milton Wellings, once a popular songwriter, saved from starvation by a friend's chance discovery in a cheap lodging house after spending his last coin on a night’s shelter. The former musician was ruined by music pirates blamed on a recent copyright crackdown led by W. P. O’Conner.
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T. P. O'Conner
Copyright Bus
Pope Plus nis his ftts superstitions and daily walk
Six years. More Yor Pope. Socia Cabla Dbrintch to The wasnineton Post. Rome reports the pope continuing daily walks as age and superstition fade. a message hints at tasks remaining. A separate note covers the North German Lloyd steamer Kron Pringespin Cécile christening by Kaiserin Auguste Victoria and plans for weekly seven day services from New York.
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New York
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Dental Society Suit Demands 200000 Bail in France
Executors of Thomas W. Evans estate sue the Thomas W. Evans Dental Institute Society of Philadelphia to deposit 200000 with the government to cover costs of a damages suit. The action follows the society's attachment of 70000 from Palais de Souverains sale proceeds that blocked distributions. French consul service planned for society members and potential action against Philadelphia.
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Thomas W. Evans
France
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