England and Russia Face Turmoil and Hope in Europe
British ministers threaten disruptive trade and self government for Boer territories while the House of Lords steadies England against class legislation. In Russia the Douma's dissolution sparks fear of a broader revolt, with troops' loyalty and Czarist assurances in question as autumn unrest looms.
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Germany Holds Back On Trade Talks Until After Elections
Berlin reports Chancellor Von Buelow will delay a new trade agreement with the United States until after the Congressional elections. Officials fear discussing tariff questions now could bias the campaign. The foreign office expects election results to signal tariff sentiment and ease German pressure on Congress. R Hitl, head of the Internal Revenue Bureau division, participates in the inquiry into German alcohol fuel and lighting industries and studies the tariff issue with many informed contacts.
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Pretender Forces Routed Near Mella Morocco
Reports from Mella Morocco describe the rout of pretender forces led by Cald Azue. Casualties include a son of a pretender chief. Sultan's troops seized the rebel camp and artillery. The Catch fled to Zealan. the pretender took command again and urged Gehiaxa tribes to join for possible new engagement as signal fires mark the front.
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Abolish Speed Limit Proposed by Royal Motor Report
London July 2 The royal committee on motor cars backs abolishing the twenty mile per hour limit. Automobilists favor this, citing low prosecution rates in English counties and Ireland. The plan includes larger license plates, area based registration, stricter penalties for noise, and safeguards to fund better roads and accident responses.
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London wears medallions in latest society fad
Special Cable Laspaten to The Washington Post reports London society adopts engraved silver medallions as portraits. Cost runs forty to sixty pounds for a full medal, with child portraits simplified to the tail face. Also notes King Alfonso and Queen Victoria sailing from San Sebastian on the royal yacht Giralda with planned stops in English ports.
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German Army Graft Bribe Charge Sparks Colonial Reform Talk
Berlin July 28 Maj Fischer chief of the clothing department of the German forces in East Africa has been arrested on charges of taking bribes from a wholesale firm. The case is described as the first step toward purifying the colonial department. Erzeberger in the Reichstag accuses officers in Africa of corruption, mistresses, and misused funds. The Catholic party vows no more colonial apprehensions until reforms are enacted.
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Fischer
East Africa
Colonial Department
Erzeberger
Reichstag
Biberich
Locust plague devastates Austrian fields near Vienna
In Austria near North Debrecz Hungary a vast swarm of locusts is consuming crops across the countryside. Entire 60 000 acre areas have been stripped bare as attempts to halt the march fail. Steam rollers used to block the pests prove ineffective as the insects darken the land and strip standing corn.
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Washington Post
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North Debrecz
Hungary
Holland's Future in Doubt Amid Succession Crisis
Special Ofbia dispatch from London notes Dutch disappointment over Queen Wilhelmina not bearing an heir raises international anxiety. German princes loom as potential heirs, threatening possible Dutch absorption into a German empire. Reports cite a growing Republican movement if the Orange line ends, while Berlin says Germany pressed Holland toward customs union as a step to amalgamation.
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Coin Dated 1205 Found in St. Mark's Mosaic Cement
Archaeologists detach mosaics in St. Mark's Basilica Venice and uncover a rare coin dated 1205 buried in cement. The coin, linked to Doge Enrico Dandolo's era, suggests construction of the basilica continued in the twelfth century after an earthquake and foundation sinking.
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Basilica of
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Enrico Dandols
Sweet Pea Wreaths at Debutante Dinner in Lenox
A Lenox debutante dinner last week featured sweet pea wreaths for all guests. Delicate blossoms tinted carmine mauve blue white and maroon enhanced appearances as each girl placed a pea wreath in her hair.
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Lenox
Many Immigrants Debarred and Deportations Rise
The year ended June 30 shows over 700 million more immigrants landed than in 1905 with Austria Hungary Russia and Italy supplying most arrivals. Revised figures list 12433 admission applicants debarr ed for disease. Seventeen aliens were arrested and deported for immoral purposes. thirteen criminal charges followed, ten importers convicted. Commissioner Sargent says white slave traffic efforts will continue vigorously. The Houston Post notes a world ready to listen to joy and song while licker prevails.
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Hungary
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Bureau of Immgration
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