Webster Davis Calls for End to Unholy War in South Africa
Webster Davis, assistant secretary of the interior, resigned to aid Boers in their fight for liberty. He said Americans should oppose Britain's war, noting Boer courage and urging action to inform the world of Boer suffering and British misrepresentation. He plans a Washington lecture and kept talks with President McKinley private.
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Washington
Webster Davis
Interior
Trans- Yee
England
Jaey
Hay
Davis
South Africa
Pretoria
Mr. Davis
Great Britain
Kruger
McKinley
Legislature Debates Pay Raises and Reforms Amid Haste
Members of the Legislature spent over an hour debating whether to raise their own salaries or those of future lawmakers. The House adjourned with no decision, and the issue continues today. A substitute proposal calls for 1000 for Representatives and Senators, while another bill asks 1500 for Senators and 1000 for Representatives. Debate touched on Governor Crane and uniform pay, with no clear outcome.
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Brooks
Orange
Dalton
Salem
Senator Baldwin
Baldwin
Crane
Civil service stays plan seen by legislative committee
The committee on civil service reported no change to the Commonwealth laws this year and held an executive session with most members present. Democratic member Borofsky said he could not dissent and place his party against civil service reform as the panel weighed five bills in long sessions.
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Anderson
Wssex
Agure
Tler
Essex
Abe
Supnia
Senate
Commonwealth
Fales
Hanson
Bates
Pessnehden
Mr. Borofsky
Eigil
Committee moves to refer repeal bill to voters
The committee weighed evidence and concluded they did eat no other conclusion, signaling approval to refer the repeal measure to the state's voters. A strong fight is anticipated when the bill is taken up for consideration.
Dream of Lincoln Shared by Chelsea Poet
Father BE W Locke of Chelsea, army poet and balladist, recalled meeting Abraham Lincoln in Illinois in 1860 after his nomination. He described singing Our Lincoln Is the Man at a Faneuil Hall rally and at a Springfield meeting before Lincoln invited him to sing at the White House.
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BE. W. Locke
Chelsea
Abraham Lincoln
Illinois
Lincoln
Banks
Faneuil Hall
Governor Banks
Andrew
Springfield
Ill
Cal
President Lincoln
Spoken Fragments From a Past Interview Capture Loss and Hope
The speaker reflects on singing instead of fighting and recalls being sent to the front. He mentions enduring injury and hardship yet finding happiness at 83, contrasting with his life at 23. The text blends memories of war, music, and resilience with uncertain dialogue and garbled phrases.
Cotton Fire Destroys 400000 Bales in Newport Arkansas
Newport Compress Company plant at Newport Arkansas burned today destroying about four hundred thousand bales of cotton. Fire officials reported extensive losses and the blaze drew crews from nearby towns to battle the flames.
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Little Rock
Ark
Ewport
Mr Ireland's Lecture on South African War At Newpoland
Mr Ireland, author of The Anzio per Confilet, gave a talk on the South African war. The lecture covered British aid and colonial affairs, referencing Columbus Avenue church land and local vestry matters.
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Newpoland
Anzio
Columbus
Avenue 4
Church Land
Gland
Dls- Corea
Bellevue Hotel Lease Sale Nears Final Sale
Negotiations to dispose of the Bellevue Hotel lease on Beacon Street near completion with Harvey and Wood expected to buy outright if a clear title from the Bankruptcy Court is secured. Creditors approve and possession could start April 10 with Smith and Kraft still involved through court actions. The Bellevue opened Oct 9 189, is eleven stories with modern furnishings and city views, regarded as a premier Boston building.
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Bellevue
Beacon Street
Harvey & Wood
Bankruptcy Court
Messrs. Smith and Kraft
Messrs. Randall and Hovey
Mr. Kraft
Kraft Ha
J. A. Harvey
C. A. Wood
Bhricsson
Commonwealth Avenue
New Algonquin
Andrews
N. B
Piney Woods
Thomasville
York Beach
Boston
Rothschild Seconds Prepared for Duel Contention in Paris
Baron Edouard de Rothschild appoints C Se Lanie de Turenne and M. O'Connor as seconds in response to Comte de Lubersac threat. They inform Lubersac that the duel is barred until satisfaction is given, noting Rothschild's minor status does not excuse refusal to meet.
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Paris
Edduard de Rothschild
Lanie de Turenne
M. O’connor
Comte de Lubersac
Edouard
Comte de Lubbersac
Baron Robert de Rothschild
Jackson Held For Jury In Break In Case
Thomas Jackson and Thoman arte were arrested for breaking and entering on Seanawe street. They appeared in Munloo court yesterday and were remanded in $1200 bail for grand jury consideration. A bundle of woollens linked to the alleged theft was found at Abraham Schwartz's residence on roadway and Waverley avenue Everett. Mrs Schwartz was found hiding them in a furnace and a warrant was issued for her arrest.
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Thomas Jackson
Thoman Arte
Dal
Jackson
Abraham Setwarts
Waverley Avenue
Everett
Schwartz
Schwarts
McCarthy Fund Surpasses Five Thousand in Subscriptions
A Boston relief appeal reports additional donations for the widow and children of Pat McCarthy of Engine No. 8 killed at duty. Gifts bring total to 5901.80, with names including Shepard Norwell Co and Florence Lyman among contributors. A March 1, 1900 note from Mrs. McCarthy expresses gratitude and thanks to donors and guardians.
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Hpe McCarthy
Shepard, Norwell & Co
Alden Speare
Lone Co
Mudes
H. Boweas
OOO
Boston Transcript
Sen Boton Plate ES
Giaay
Reity
Boston
Florence Lyman
Lee Es
Nowell
Grace McCarthy
Petior
Patreh $ McCenthy
Joshua Holden
Jeah J. McCarthy
City Employees Hurt In Street Cartoon Garbage Cart Crash
Patrick A. Good 45 of Roxbury and Francis Garrity aged 00 of 4 Troy Street were seriously injured when a garbage cart overturned on Oliver Street yesterday. Garrity suffered a three inch scalp wound and a lip injury. both men were taken to the Emergency Hospital.
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Patrick A. Good
Gurney Street
Roxbury
Francis Garrity
Troy Street
Oliver Street
Garrity
Cornelius Callahan
Oak Street
Callahan
Examination for Metropolitan Park Police Applicants
An examination of applicants for the Metropolitan Park police force was held yesterday at the States. Eighty men, at least six feet tall, passed an educational test and will take the training exam later. those who pass may join the force as the Metropolitan Park Commission plans to hire more officers.
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Metropolitan Park Police Force
Ose
Metropolitan Park Commission
Waldo Brigham Dead in Vermont at Seventy One
Waldo Brigham died in Vermont today at age 71. He was widely known as a Democratic politician and was related to the Brigham family, a well known local line of business figures.
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Waldo
Orae
Heni
Farewell Service for Rev John D Pickrenin at Tremont Street
Readers recall Rev John D Pickrenin in a farewell service held last evening at Tremont Street church. The congregation joined in prayer led by Professor Mitchell Orloston and other speakers as they honored his years of ministry and looked to future conference decisions.
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John D. Pickrenin
Tremont Street
Mitchell Orloston
Rahin
Boston University Magazine Highlights Reading Material
A fragmentary OCR item notes Boston University and associated figures in a magazine of twenty four issues featuring reading matter and illustrated images. The text mentions venues and people but is incomplete.
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Bostoniversity To Pu
Itera University
Arovens Pit
Soentitiea Boston Ite
Ealto
Pho
Charles He
Mass Republicans Favor Long as Vice Presidential Candidate
The Post reports Massachusetts Republican Congressmen are united in backing Secretary of the Navy John D. Long for vice president if he enters the race. Several delegates say they would stand with him, though concerns linger about how a Long candidacy might affect Roosevelt. Other lawmakers praise Long while fearing New York opposition. Helen Long's illness in Denver is noted as a side item.
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JTM
John D. Long
Massachusetts
Post
Long
House
Hanna
New York
Roosevelt
Woodruff
Platt
Nohor
Washington
Pontlow
Maesachusetts
Hanna Ds Bioat
Mark
Denver
Ana
Secretary Long
Boeton
Mocratic
Hart
G. von L. Meyer
Contested Long Candidacy Stirring Anti Imperialists
Secretary Long's potential vice presidential candidacy draws scorn from anti imperialists who call the claim absurd and say they oppose the un American policy. Leaders like Erving Winslow and Tyson contend Long would be a poor choice while praising Bryan and criticizing imperialism advocating Republicans’ stance. Booston Republicans warm to the idea and cite Long’s Navy tenure as boosting popularity nationwide.
Omega Oil Promoted to Ease Chest Pains
An advertisement touts Omega Oil as a quick remedy for chest pains and breathing inflammation. It warns against trying many remedies and claims Omega Oil calms inflammation rapidly, promising surprising relief.
Massachusetts Republicans favor Long for vice presidency
J R Leeson and John Hopewell Jr back Secretary Long as a strong vice presidential candidate. Henry Parkman agrees, noting his popularity in New England and Washington. Mayor Champlin of Cambridge welcomes the suggestion and expects unanimous support from Massachusetts Republicans.
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J. R. Leeson
Massachusetts
Long
John Hopewell, Jr
New’ England
Washington
Henry Parkman
Champlin
Cambridge
Parkhurst weighs Jesus standard on Sheldon editorship
In a Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church sermon Dr. Parkhurst critiques Rev. Sheldon editing the Topeka Daily Capitol. He argues Jesus would guide secular work with the same spirit, cautioning against cant and urging precise application of that spirit to all tasks including editing and ploughing.
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New “York
Madison” Avenue Presbyterian Church
Parkhurst
Sheldon
Topeka
Capitol
Jesus
Duke D Arcos in Town Visit to Boston
The Spanish ambassador Duke D Arcos and his wife are visiting Boston and staying at the Hotel Tourairie during their stay in the United States.
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Duke D'Arcos
The
United States
Boston
Tourairie
Sunday School Discussion at Berkeley Temple Vestry
The Congregational Sunday School and Superintendents Union met in Berkeley Temple vestry after a gathering. The discussion centered on the open sermon topic presented by Mawe ra Hathaway, with representatives from the various departments and George TM Boynton among attendees.
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Congregational Sunday School
Berkeley Temple
Mawera Hathaway
Bethe
Sumaton
T of Ey
George
Boynton
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