Peace Talks Strain Over Amnesty and Armistice Terms
London reports a serious hitch in South Africa peace talks as Britain refuses an armistice plea from Pretoria. Boers demand equal amnesty for cape rebels, stay banishment policy, and seek farm rebuilding, legal claims, and rapid representative government plans. Lord Milner aims to confirm terms at Pretoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily Mail
South Africa
Pretoria
Lord Milner
Great Britain
British Take 145 Boers at Standerton Line
Pretoria dispatch dated April 15 reports Lord Kitchener says Bruce Hamilton's columns reached the Standerton line last night and captured 145 Boers, including killed and wounded, during the move from the Middleburg line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pretoria
War Office
Lord Kitchener
Bruce Hamilton
Standerton Line
Middleburg
McNary Bill Receives Leave To Withdraw Police Reform Move
The Metropolitan Affairs Committee reported leave to withdraw on the McNary bill giving the Mayor power to appoint Police Commission members. The change would shift control from the Governor and State to the city. Supporters fear a stronger move against the commission in the House vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNary
Police Commission
Sell
Dorchester
Ficus
Tounds
Cambridge
Roxbury
State House
Friends of the Police Commission
Fight lands Bailey jailed. O Connell treated for fractured nose
William Bailey of 570 Massachusetts avenue was locked up at Station 4 last night. John J. O Connell, said to have fought Bailey on Avery street, had a fractured nose treated at the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bailey
Massachusetts Avenue
John J. O'Connell
Avery Street
Fires Caused by Kero Gene Lamps Damages Noted
Two small fires caused by kerosene lamps last night. The first blaze at Milton Avenue resulted in about 100 dollars in damage. A second fire at 244 Washington Street caused roughly 50 dollars in losses.
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Milton Avenue
Washington Street
Andrew Mack Endorses Father John's Medicine for Health
Andrew Mack, a noted artist, recalls using Father John's Medicine since youth to nourish blood and nerves, aid digestion, and gently lax, claiming it is not a patent medicine and has fifty years of use. The ad touts low cost and broad availability, including clubs and Havana connections, urging readers to try two packets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Mack
Father John
Lynn Boys as Bandits Learn from Boston Craft
Four boys under 14 were arrested by Officer McKenney on highway robbery charges in Lynn. Named are Jacob Cohen Slippery Jake William Welch Bold Bill William J Obrey Happy Jack and George Clement Gentleman George. They formed The Blossom Street public safety items and boasted of snatching from schoolmates and street pedestrians. They after robbing a 50 cent market run, took a purse from Mrs John White on Summer Street and then robbed another woman. A Boston itinerant allegedly inspired them to seek larger scores in New York and Chicago.
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Lynn
John White
Summer Street
Boston
New York
Chicago
Miss Taylor Attacked in Lodging House Robbery
Miss Taylor, 27, blonde and athletic, was assaulted when two young men knocked at her lodging house door just before 10 PM. One pinned her hands while the other forced her throat with a handkerchief, then fled with money as she lay fainted until 11:55. She may identify the taller suspect. police have no clue yet. Doctor says she is badly bruised and shocked, likely bedridden for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len
Miss Taylor
Back Bay
Died in Detention While Awaiting Officer Arrival
Mrs Margaret Howard alias Parsons died suddenly in the House of Detention while awaiting transportation after a drunkenness sentence. She shared a cell with another inmate who noticed nothing amiss. Dr Dunn called. death attributed to natural causes. Body sent to Tinkham's.
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Margaret Howard
Parsons
Dunn
Tinkham
Boston Area Weather Forecast Signals Mild Midweek
Fair conditions for Boston and vicinity with light west to southwest winds through Wednesday and Thursday. In Washington on April 15 the forecast calls for southwest winds across New England and eastern New York.
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Boston
Vicinity
Washington
New England
New York
Water Cure Probes Reach Philippine Cruelty Charges
Washington reports Cabinet action on alleged cruelty by U S soldiers in the Philippines. Secretary Root orders court martial for officers cited in reports of torture including Major Edwin F Glenn and Captain James A Ryan. Chaffee instructed to pursue trials and expose all cases, with a pledge to punish offenders and protect civilians.
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Washington
War Root
Root
Chaffee
Smith
Waller
Samar
Glenn
Conger
Lyon
Igbarros
United States
War Department
Charles S. Riley
William Lewis Smith
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Philippines
Army of the
Tayabas
Edwin F. Glenn
James A. Ryan
Manila
Jacob H. Smith
Major Waller
Marine Corps
Ly Waller
A. R. Chaffee
Senate Committee On Philippine Affairs
Twenty-sixth Volunteer Infantry
Txbarras
Ilolo
Panay
Eighteenth United States Infantry
Arthur L. Conger
Palmer Lyon
Eighteenth Infantry
Secretary of War
E. F. Glenn
San Francisco
Department of California
Philippine Islands
Igharras
Glenn És
Gardener
Clima Root
Utopian Club Theatrics Present Cannibal Isle At Hospital
In Copley Hall the Utopian Club staged The King of the Cannibal Isle with Lew Goldman as the king and Lilian Ballin delivering a standout encore. The musical director Frank W. Robie earned praise for the catchy score as Miss Missie Hart and Harry Mae received strong notices for singing. After the show refreshments and dancing followed. John Prohan, public buildings superintendent, was discharged a week after a dog bite, having been a patient at Emergency Hospital. the injury was painful but not serious.
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Copley “Hall
Utopian Club
Yer Goldman
Frank W. Robie
Lew Goldman
Harry Mae
Missie Hart
Lilian Ballin
John Dprohan
Carney Hospital
Inquest Opens Into McAuliffe Death in John Doe Proceeding
District Attorney Jerome led a secret inquiry into the death of James McAuliffe who died after a night in a police cell. Some claim he was killed for testifying against Wardman Glennon. About six witnesses were questioned. no evidence warranted a warrant.
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New York
Jerome Today
James McAuliffe
Glennon
John Doe
Many Hotels Lose License in Long Delayed Actions
About 860 of 992 liquor licenses were issued by the Police Board after a lengthy delay. Several hotels face outright loss or denial, notably in the West and South Ends, while North End hotels largely kept licenses. Some establishments await final word as divisions report ongoing decisions and unsettled cases.
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Police Board
Ryan
Commissioners’ Office
Brown
North End
Italy
North
Board of Police
Division 1
Daniel McLaughlin
Endicott Street
Frank Marotta
Richmond
North Streets
Angelo
Lewis and
Connolly
Clark Street
Capposell
North Street
West End
Sullivan
Ward
Woodbine
Bowdoin Square
Teehan’s Inn
Court Street
Division 4
Weliner's Place
Hawthorn
Avery Street
Hayward
Hayward Place
Leonard's Hotel
Tremont
Berkeley Streets
Belgium Faces Wider Riots as Universal Suffrage Hinted
The Belgian government stands firm on revision while King Leopold may intervene. Socialists plan a universal suffrage push, likely defeat, seen sparking unrest in provinces. City guards seal the Chamber area as crowds fear trouble. shopkeepers seal windows. rumors of cab and tram strikes circulate.
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Brussels
Leopold
Chamber
Chamber of Deputies
Prince School Reunion Sees 150 Alumni Attend
The fifth annual Prince School Association reunion was held at the Prince School on Newbury Street with about 150 past graduates. Officers were elected including President Hamilton Stewart Foster and vice presidents Archie Hamilton Burrags Flora R Culver Katharine L Campbell Gertrude C L Vasque William Wallace. secretary Elizabeth M Wilrich and treasurer James H Brown. An executive committee and six councillors were named. Speeches by Francis L Coolidge Head Master RE B Young and Edward F Wignn followed. A concert and supper preceded dancing.
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The
Prince School Association
Prince School
Newbury Street
Hamilton Stewart Foster
Archie Hamilton Burrags
Flora R. Culver
Katharine L. Campbell
Gertrude C. L. Vasque
William Wallace
Elizabeth M. Wilrich
Marion L. Owen
James H. Brown
Charles BE. A. Winslow
Francis L. Coolidge
Fourth Divison
RE. B. Young
Edward F. Wignn
Association
H. & Foster
Murderer Disguised as Woman Slays Wife in Springfield
Bernhard Weidhaas used a purchased woman’s disguise to enter the Highland Hotel on Hillman Street at about 9 PM and fatally shoot his wife, a hotel kitchen worker. He wounded a bartender and fired at a guest, then escaped, with police pursuing in the city’s east. Weidhaas, previously in Holyoke and New York, had a history of domestic abuse and assault charges. He fled by jumping from an open window after discarding the disguise, with authorities deploying multiple patrols and four search teams. He is described as 5'2" to 5'4", about 155 pounds, with sandy hair and eyes, wearing a light overcoat.
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Springfield
Bernhard Weidhaas
Highland Hotel
Hillman Street
Weidhaas
New York
Holyoke
Ons
Henry Kreigs
J. H. Lovelet
State
Marshal Stebbins
Chelsea Welcomes Miss Stone After Missionary Return
A large Chelsea crowd at the First Congregational Church gave a royal welcome to Miss El len M. Stone. J. W. Stickney and A. E. Denning spoke, Miss Stone shared gratitude for God’s aid during captivity, and recounted six months with brigands including Mrs Tsilka’s baby being born in a tent.
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Ellen M. Stone
First Congregational Church
Chelsea
J. W. Stickney
A. E. Denning
Miss Stone
MANY THEFTS AID TO PALMER STOP TO LOOTINGS SOUGHT
Arthur T. Palmer alias Ernest I Arnold, 19, of Arlington street Quincy, was arrested by Inspector Gaddis yesterday. Authorities allege he burgled South End lodging rooms, stealing about 800 in jewelry from Cogniac, Barnum, Hinckley, Porter, Chapman, Mae Brown and Littieback. He faces multiple charges and will be arraigned today.
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Arthur T. Palmer
Ernest I. Arnold
Arlington Street
Quincy
Gaddis
South End
Palmer
George Cogniac
Brookline Street
Helen G. Barnum
West Brookline Street
George T. Hinckley
William Porter
Charlotte A. Chapman
Upton Street
Mae Brown
Appleton Street
John Littieback
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Cuba
Havana
Lynn Boys
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ELKS
National Home
Roanoke
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
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Bedford City
Gen. Smith
Igbarras
Charles 8. Miley
Massachusetts
Senate
William L. Smith
Athol
Mass
Riley
Utopian
Theatrigals
Qrohan
M’auliffe
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