Uprising in China threatens Chao-Chow revolt
A Western cable reports a looming anti-dynastic revolt in Southern China centered on Chao-Chow. Admiral Li Sun arrives with 3,000 troops in the U-Ping district to confront rebels led by Li Sun, nephew of a Peking minister, as 2,000 more troops reach Chao-Chow.
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France
Russia
England
Japan
Admiral Li
U-Ping
Washington Post
London
China
Berlin
Swatow
Canton
Hongkong
Peking
Choa-Chow
Germany
Triad Society
Wong-Ihong
Uiping
Lien-Chow
Pak-Hoi
Chai-Chow
Peising
Li Sun
Nanking
PE Distriet
Chao-Chow
The
New York Sa
Rebellion in Amoy Region Slaughters 600 Rebels
Chinese forces clash near Chao-Chow-Fu as 36,000 rebels threaten the city. In Amoy, 600 rebels slain in yesterday’s engagements between Swatow and Amoy. Soon Wen leads the White Fans, a south Fo-Kie movement seeking dynastic change.
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Soon Wen
Chao-Chow-Fu
Amoy
China
Juan
Canton
Doyle Letter Postpones Edalji Vindication Efforts
The article notes Conan Doyle offering a £20 reward to identify the author of letters and a postcard about Edalji. Parliament members press Gladstone to appoint a committee, but he declines, suggesting possible future reconsideration. Public interest grows as calls for full justice for Edalji intensify.
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London
Doyle
Sirany
Edalji
Edarp
Sonatder
Home Office
Gladstone
Mr. Gladstone
Conan Doyle
EXPECTS CHINESE UPRISING
Dr E C Mable, a Presbyterian missionary, arrived in San Francisco on the Doric en route to Cincinnati from Lienchou near Hunan. He says his wife and daughter were killed in the anti Christian uprising of October 1905 and foresees another native rebellion soon due to triad efforts to topple the Manchu dynasty and crown a Chinese ruler.
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San Francisco
Cal
E. C.mable
Doric
Cincinnati
Lienchou
Hunan
Canton
Machle
Taft Heads Welfare Committee for Government Employees
The National Civic Federation forms a welfare committee chaired by Secretary of War William H. Taft to study improving conditions for federal state and municipal workers. John C. Beckham George Wuthrich and William R. Willcox serve as vice chairs with a national conference planned next fall to discuss pensions and working conditions.
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William R. Willcox
Newark
Civic Federation
King’s Big Garden Party in London Declares Six Thousand Invites
The newspaper notes a lavish garden party in London featuring six thousand guests invited by King. Event described as stylish and exclusive with emphasis on elegance and social prestige. No further concrete details available in readable text.
TIME LIMIT ON TEA. Those Who Sit More Than Fifteen Minutes
Special cable reports a time limit on tea service with a reform measure targeting patrons who linger beyond fifteen minutes. Details on enforcement or origin city are unreadable in the fragment.
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St. Petersburg
Washington Post
Jpne
The
General Post
St. ‘Petersburg
Tia
Czar and Son Prophesy of Wrath and Years Ahead
Fragmentary lines speak of a ruler with a sole heir, a three year span ahead, and a father driven by wrath. The cryptic verse hints at a dynastic claim and looming judgment while shifting between subjects and time. The source presents compact, symbolic imagery.
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Czar
Italy Honors Morgan Reward for Seolen Coping
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Italy honors and reward for individuals with references to government action and a well known design. The readable portions provide names Morgan and Seolen Cop Manuel related terms without clear context or full facts.
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Manuel
Nbn
Fided
Fight Over Dead Pope Sees Disturbance at Vatican Coffin
A chaotic Vatican scene erupts around a coffin during a disturbance near the pope's bier. Quirinal guards restrain the crowd as officers try to restore order amid commotion and confusion on the floor.
Voice from the Grave appeal in libel case warnings
A curious agony column appeal urges mourners to skip mourning and flowers for H C Somerville. Instead send funds to Rev W H Stanley and Mrs Stanley, bailers in the Cecil bel libel case. Mrs Stanley was sentenced to six months imprisonment. the couple now faces poverty.
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Washington Post
London
H.C. Somerville
W. H. Stanley
Oatmeal and rickets prompt editor’s inquiry
London cabled report asks why rickets prevalence in Scotland rose despite heavy oatmeal consumption. The editor of a scientific weekly is challenged to explain the paradox, noting the long-standing belief in oatmeal as a health aid. The reply is not yet given.
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Washington Post
London
Perennial
The
Scientific
Lordon
Scotland
Empire
Prince Edward at Osborne Naval College starts tough early life
A fragment notes Prince Edward of Wales, future king, beginning naval life at Osborne's oval in the Isle of Wight. The text hints at early hardships and a plain middy outfit, with days starting at 6:30 a.m. amid compulsory drills and frills.
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Prince Edward
Wales
England
Osborne’s
Naval College
Isle of Wight
Paris Life Shows Thrifts and Royal Welcome to Norway Visit
Paris reports highlight King Haakon and Queen Maud receiving a warm welcome during their stay. A pearl and sapphire necklace to the Queen sparks debate over municipal tact as the Elysee stables face cuts. An accident during the Versailles visit prompts scrutiny of President Fallieres and his thriftiness.
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Washington Post
Paris
Norway
Haakon
Queen Maud
Fallieres
Versailles
Mma
Palais Elysee
M. Grevy
Republic
M. Falieres
M. Lousbet
Elysee
Loubet
Bois de Boulogne
Hfe
M. Troude
M. Faltieres
Park of Versailles
M. Fallieres
Monjarref
Felix Faure
Baron de Neufilze
Andre
Miss Barbey
M. Falleres
Elysee Palace
Haskon
Euyee
France
M. Fal Heres
the Elysee
Aong
Montmartre
Fadleres
Grevy
New York
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Elysee Stables
M. Lonbet
Hid
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