Opening of Parliament by Sultan Ends Long Turkish Reopening
Turbulent crowds fill streets and approach to the Great Mosque as the sultan opens the first parliament in 31 years. Deputies march in priestly robes while ambassadors arrive in royal carriages, guards tighten the parade, and ceremonial salutes mark the moment.
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Washington Post
Ecaviy
Paul Dore
Urien
Lus
Oman
Priesta
Bojas
Evch
Kavars
Thrirumpet
Victoria
Suilay
St Sophia
Nalf Ui
Aijovat
Crete Union Prospects Strain Turco Greek Relations
The report outlines Crete seeking union with Greece amid Turkish hesitation and European powers balancing active governance in Crete since 1906. It notes boycotts, rising tensions, and the role of Greek commissioners while Crete maintains nominal Ottoman suzerainty under foreign protection.
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Constantinople
Austria
Turkey
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Pra
Paris
Crete
Greece
Porte
Bulgaria
Kingdom of
Eulan
Ingh
International Congress
Bosoa
Herzegovina
Permet
Young Turk
Berlin
George
Colwind
Ialexander Zaarhia
Greens
Halian
Cora Ciniers
Cora Cinier
Athens
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Bulgarat
Young Turks' Committee
Trate
Naval reforms advance as Ottoman fleet planned
Turkish naval minister discusses rebuilding the Ottoman navy with European-style officers aging around 40 to 50. He outlines a program using Black Sea ships, coastal bases, and Spanish and American training aids, aiming for a modern force and inviting the US fleet to Smyrna for a grand demonstration and study visits by officers to American naval schools.
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Hessim Tie
Ife
Lave
de Flett
Turkey
Varmora
Mas Add Tia
Saou
Moham Widan Mapal
Ilar
Viley
Malis
Amd
Ables
Gainty Tummei
Abdul Hamid
Ertoghrou
Encaor
Studien Las
Ortaran
Izet Roy
Amerca
America
Aremeda
Ups
Asimiral Sard Pasha
Erain
Nacat
Supbulding Yards &c
Tiiker
Naval Sauiente
Inkisn
Dmiral Bucknam Pasha
Golden Horn
Bulding
Optus
Uctm
Amercan
Smyrna
Mejidieh
Dardenelles
Constantinople
Dardanelles
Sperry
MG Leishman
Japan
New Zealand
Australia
Burhamedine
Satyrna
Public Execution Returns to France Amid Crowd of 30000
Reports describe the revival of the guillotine in France with a public execution drawing about 30,000 spectators. Executions were staged at sunrise in Bethune as crowds gathered from dawn, cafes stayed open, and the event drew intense public interest with officials maintaining that the law requires public display.
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Washington
Jan Jy
Piriy
Messina
France
Bethune
Fintyel
Moantei
Merind
Witter Celd
Ram
Sarel
Merung
Bregret
MM Ipprah
Domitian
An & Mohawe
Pare
The Uplift in China Reform Movement in Celestial Empire
Thomas F Millard argues reform in China endures beyond Yuan Shi Kai, despite his dismissal. The regent Prince Chun may recall Yuan or promote other reform leaders like Kang Youwei, while factions in Beijing fear clashes between reactionary and revolutionary forces. The article notes a fragile balance, international pressures, and the risk of destabilizing upheaval if reform stalls.
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Euan
China
Li Bang Chung
Yuan
Moses
Yuan Shi Kai
United States
Thomas F Millard
Taito
Yuan al Hai
Peking
Jiariegs
Prince Chun
Liang Ten Fun
Yale
Yuang
Wat Wa-Pu
Kang Yu Wei
Kang Yui Wei
Yuen Shikai
Pekang
Yuans
Kung Ya Wei
Can't Empty the Ocean Salt Lake City Kidney Cure Ad
Andrew Larsen of Sorensen and Larsen merchant tailors in Salt Lake City suffers kidney disease in bed. Doctor says recovery is as unlikely as emptying the ocean. Ad touts Fulioy’s Renal Compound as a proven remedy with literature mailed free from John J Plston, San Francisco, via Henry Evans local agent.
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Andrew Larsen
Sorensen & Larsen Merchant Tailors
Salt Lake City
Fulioy
Salt Lake
John J Plston
Firat St
San Francisco
Henry Evans
F St
NW. W
American wives and British husbands unions praised abroad
Washington Post report from London discusses favorable views on Anglo American marriages. Editorial notes many unions thrive due to shared heritage, culture, and mutual affection rather than wealth, with details on the Granard wedding and the social reception in London. It contrasts romance with business-like pursuits and hints at courtly dynamics involving Lady Granard and the Earl of Dartmouth. The piece also cites demographic stats on Lincolnshire deaths by age.
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Washington Post
London
Granard
Aedding
New York
Daily Mail
Mail
Wse
Mai
Earl of Dartmouth
Earl of Granard
Charles Street
Berkeley Square
Rom Royalty
Scotch Oath to Replace Old Practice 10 the English Courts
London Jan 16 The Washington Post reports that the kiss the Bible oath in English courts faces a likely death blow as wireless methods and modern procedure gain favor. Judges discuss replacing kissing the Book with a modern oath while noting the practice has long custom but little legal sanction. The shift echoes Shakespearean imagery and reflects a broader move away from hereditary ritual in justice.
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Washington Post
London
Manchester
Paty
Shakespemse
Stephano Sas
Camila
His Majesty
S Couriy
Pari
Jug
Charcoal Lozenges Promise Cure For Bad Breath
An advertisement touts Stuart Charcoal Lozenges as a natural remedy to bad breath and digestive woes. It claims charcoal neutralizes poisons from the stomach, purifies blood, aids digestion, and can be used after meals. The copy urges readers to buy one and two pack sizes from Stuart Co in Marshall, Michigan, promising a free trial page.
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Renchman
Pckage
Stuarts Charcoal
Rese & A
Stuart Co
Stuart
Marshall
Safe Cure testimonial from Rochester ad claims kidney liver cure
A reader shares a personal history of kidney and liver problems and credits Safe Cure with restoring health after months of suffering. The letter touts weeks of treatment, urges others to request a free trial bottle, and notes a publisher guarantee.
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WARAT
Wilwate Warners Safe Cure CO
Rochester
Menten
Wellington Sunday Post
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