Ottawa Hull fire relief fund set at 100000
The Canadian government approved a 100000 relief package for Ottawa and Hull fire victims with 10000 for immediate use and Hull and Ottawa areas suffering widespread destruction. The blaze left thousands homeless, destroyed dozens of buildings and lumber yards, and caused substantial property and casualty losses across both cities.
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Ottawa
Ont
Hull
Montreal
Ottawa City
Victoria
Dalahousie
St. Jean Baptiste
J. R. ‘Booth
E. B. Eddy Company
E. B.eddy Company
Britain to aid Ottawa fire victims promptly
London dispatch notes unanimous press view that Britain should promptly and substantially assist in repairing losses from the Ottawa fire. The April 27 report stresses collective duty and solidarity with affected residents.
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London Press
London
Great Britain
Ottawa
Lumber famine feared after Ottawa fire destroys vast pine
Lewis A. Hall of the Export Lumber Company reports Ottawa fire destroyed 150 to 200 million feet of white pine and cut mill capacity by 200 to 250 million feet annually. Contracts for 1900 cuttings are already in place, prompting cancellation of common lumber orders. The firm expects US to Canada lumber movement to meet near term demand. The company holds about 125 million feet in stocks across Green Point Boston and western mills.
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New York
Lewis A. Hall
Export Lumber Company
Boston
Ottawa
States
Canada
United States
Green Point
Interior
Battle Update From Front Lines Amid Boer Retreats
A despatch notes 7000 Boers retreating toward Ladybrand where supplies and cornfields await harvest. General Alderson pursues reinforcements as evading commandoes move to safety with transport. Roberts faces criticism as forces duel and plan for Pretoria advance remains distant.
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Denetsdorp
Ladybrand
Daily Chronicle
Vaal Bank
Armed groups reported at multiple sites in Caledon region
The report lists 300 Boers at Bos mans Kop in Smithfield district 10 at Smithfield 400 with two ne and a Maxim at Gry s Kop and 20 with two guns at Kletter Drift Caledon River all noted in the frontier description.
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Bosman’s Kop
Smithfield
Gry’ S Kop
Kletter Drift
Caledon River
Killing in Swaziland reports ongoing killings
Swaziland rumors say the Queen of Swaziland may continue killings despite Sir Ashmead Bartlett's visit. The 18 year old king's brother is mentioned, and she claims to answer for Sebugau’s death. Boer commandoes front-line orders are resisted. a burgher recalls Red Cross fires and Cronje's removal to St Helena strengthens Boer resolve to fight to the death.
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Lourenzo
Marquez
Swaziland
Ashmead Bartlett
House of Commons
Swazi
Sebugau
Myene
Red Cross
Cronje
St. Helena
British appoint Warren military governor of Griqualand West
London reports word from Lord Roberts that Warren is named military governor of Griqualand West as unrest continues there. French campaign progress remains unclear with critics split on potential rear-guard operations and isolated Boer pockets. Lourenco Marques dispatch cites Boer forces near 40 000 and Pretoria intrenching work advances.
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London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
Warren
Griqualand West
French
Free State
Sir Alfred Milner
South
Colonel Otter Wounded in Action
Despatch from Bloemfontein April 25 reports Colonel D Ott among the wounded in the Israel's Poort engagement. General Hamilton commends Canadian and Marshall forces for particularly good service.
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London
Rd Roberts
Bloemfontein
Hamilton
Israel
Pcolonel
Marshall
Biddeford Police Officer’s Son Dies by Hanging
A 6 year old boy, son of a Biddeford police member Deerborn, reportedly took his life this afternoon by hanging while in a despondent mood. Local authorities provided scant details and no motive is given.
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Biddeford
Greenville
Deerborn
Lynn Carnival Fifty Year Celebration Planned in Lynn
Lynn prepares a grand May festival to mark fifty years since incorporation as a city. May 13 to 15 will feature band concerts fireworks bells bonfire and a city hall reception for 1850 survivors. A four mile street parade will close the three day event with officials from Lynn and nearby cities attending.
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New England Y. M. GA
High Rock
Lynn
Joseph M.rowell
William EB. Lewis
Harrison Newhall
Albert Needham
Warwick Palfray
Oliver Breed
John A. Thurston
Thurston
Battery Co of
Lawrence
Uyyan
Crane
Bates
Shepherd
Lynn Celebration Official Badge Described In 1900 Program
The Lynn celebration features a white rubber clasp pin with the city seal and bronze hanger, stamping the wearer’s class on the bar. The parade aims to exceed prior efforts, with historical and literary features and a circus visit. The event will begin May 13 with church services led by Bishop Lawrence and the Mayor and City Council in attendance.
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Lynn
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Lawrence
Citywide School Exercise Free Tickets Allocated
About 7000 pupils will attend events after 9 a m school exercises with local speakers addressing the students. Four public halls and a theatre donated, city funds cover talent for afternoon variety shows across the city. In Lynn Theatre Benjamin W Johnson speaks and Miss Mabel A Ward reads an original poem by a high school student.
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Lynn
Benjamin W. Johnson
Mabel A. Ward
Lynn Classical High School
Clarke Verdict in Pittsburg Divorce Case Expected Tomorrow
In Pittsburg Pennsylvania a verdict is awaited in the Clarke divorce case after all testimony and morning arguments. Medical testimony sought to prove false accusations by the husband and defense countered with physician skepticism.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Clarke
Hall
McIntosh Kellogg
Morningside Park
New York
Canadians to retaliate in Manila sympathy move
Windsor Ontario board of education plans to send two delegates to Manila on May 2 with a resolution of sympathy from 2500 Windsor school children for Aguinaldo. The effort follows Philadelphia children sending a message to Kruger and aims to counter American action with reciprocal sympathy.
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Aguinaldo
Windsor
Detroit
Mich
Queen Victoria
Board of Education
Manila
Philadelphia
Kruger
Alexander Black
United States Consul Hay Praised For Diplomatic Gain
In Pretoria on April 27 reports indicate U S consul Adelbert S Hay has achieved a diplomatic success. He pursues an impartial firm policy and has improved conditions for British prisoners at Pretoria including colonial detainees.
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Pretoria
United States
Adelbert
Hay
Fever in Kimberley Prompts Army to Remove Camps
Kimberley reports enteric fever widespread causing city officials to use military authorities to clear camps from town. Public buildings ceased as hospitals to safeguard public health.
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London
Kimberley
Spee
Forest Fire on Martha's Vineyard Brought Under Control
Edgartown April 27 A forest fire that started near Martha's Vineyard burned several farm buildings owned by W H Vincent and multiple barns before being controlled this afternoon. The extent of property loss is not known.
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Edgartown
Martha’s Vineyard
West Tisbury
Vineyard Haven
W. H
Vincent
Northampton Forest Fire Rages Across 6000 Acres
The timber between Northampton and Westhampton has been burning for two days, consuming over 6000 acres of well-grown young timber and thousands of small cord wood as flames spread through the area.
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Northampton
Westhampton
Child Fatally Burned At Newton Home
April 27 Newton report of a two year old child of Mr and Mrs William Hurley who found a kerosene can on the kitchen stove at 19 Gardiner street the oil exploded and the child was badly burned while the mother was away His father William Hurley is serving with the Forty sixth Infantry in the Philippines
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Newton
Robert B
William Hurley
Mr. Hurley
Gardiner Street
Forty-sixth
Panee Ee Infantry
Philippines
Bowling match protest stalls City League review
The protest over a City League bowling match between Carruth and Broadway was heard last night. Scores listed were incomplete with totals 12 2480 for Broadway and 120 727 for TOL, leaving uncertainties about the final result.
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Betwee & Carruth
Broadway
Inspectors arrest Rhodes on piano concealment charge
Inspectors Wolf and Lee arrested William A. Rhodes of 627 Massachusetts Avenue for concealing a piano valued at 200 dollars that had been mortgaged to the Boston Loan Company in 1898.
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Wolf and
Lee Pemerine
William A. Rhodes
Massachusetts Avenue
Boston Loan Company
Governor Nash Addresses Middlesex Club in Mass
President Brackett introduces Governor G K Nash from Ohio’s birthplace. Nash lauds New England and Grant, defends expansion as American, notes Spain war gains, calls for unity North South and Pacific trade, praises McKinley era policies and Philippines defense. Banquet ends at 10:30.
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Brackett
William McKinley
Nash
Middlesex Club
Massachusetts
Berkshire
Connecticut River
Ohio
Ohio River
New England
Dolliver speech elicits laughs at convention amid Grant talk
Congressman Dolliver, introduced as a future presidential candidate, jokes about a Massachusetts bid for his VP and withdraws to favor a Massachusetts man. He praises General Grant, hails the Republican Party’s role in American history, and contrasts it with Democrats. He defends Wheeler as a loyal defender of the flag amid heated crowd reactions.
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J. P. Dolliver
Massachusetts
Dolliver
Iowa
General Grant
Times
Grant
Joseph Wheeler
United States
Grant His Hero Observed in Galena Birthday Event
General A S Grant birthday observance in Galena with Governor Theodore Roosevelt as principal speaker. The procession and Turner Hall program featured Roosevelt praising Grant as a model of honesty and resolve while urging national self-reliance and steady leadership amid industrial and foreign policy challenges.
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Galena
Ill
A. S. Grant
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Nellie Grant Sartoris
Captain Sartoris
Vivian Sartoris
Chicago
Turner Hall
Lincoln
Grant
Xren
Andrew Jackson
Zachary Taylor
Duty and resolve in foreign policy and nation building
The speaker argues for staying in the Philippines to establish order and gradual self government, comparing current duties to the Civil War. He urges a firm, disciplined approach, learning from Grant, and vows to face difficulties with devotion to duty and fairness without seeking glory.
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Spain
Philippines
Grant
Congresswoman Smith lauded by Middlesex Club crowd
The Hon. William Alden Smith was warmly greeted and urged Massachusettts to fight it out on this line if it takes all summer. His speech praised expansion policy and drew near boisterous approval from the Middlesex Club audience.
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William Alden Smith
Smith
Grant
Middlesex Club
Massachusetts
Grant Birthday Banquet Held In Pittsburgh
The fourteenth annual banquet of the Americus Republican Club of Pittsburgh honored General M. Grant's birthday with Mrs. Julia Dent Grant as guest of honor at the Hotel Schenley.
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Americus Club of
Pittsburg
Penn
Americus Republican Club
M. §. Grant
Summons in Misconduct Case Against Gates and Lambert
The Times reports a summons issued to John W. Gates and John Lambert by Lamb & Voss in Chicago. The action, under Penal Code Section 611, accuses corporate officers of publishing false reports or statements about a corporation's affairs or financial condition.
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New York
Times
Lamb & Voss
John W. Gates
American Steel and Wire Company
John Lambert
Chicago
Owrs Breaks Two World Records in Jump Events
Roy C. Owrs of the N A C set new world records in Syracuse April 27, leaping 11 feet 3 inches in the standing broad jump and 56 feet 4 inches in the standing jump, breaking his own marks by small margins in a meet with Leroy Bakeley.
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Syracuse
Leroy Bakeley
Tennant
Roy C. Owrs
Amateurs Set for 1000-Point Mulligan Championship Match
On March 8 9 and 10 Albert G Cutler and Charles Threshie top New England amateurs meet at the 14 inch baik line billiards for 1000 points first two nights and 400 last night under A A U rules at Oppert Rooms 115 Court Street on a 5x10 table Both players have competed in the national AAU tournament with a $100 prize to the winner plus prizes for high run and averages and more.
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Albert G. Cutler
Charles Threshie
New England
oPert
Court Street
Mrs Avery Lectured on Zionism vs Socialism
At the B'nai Zion Educational Society last evening Mrs Martha Moore Ave delivered a lecture on Zionism versus Socialism before a large audience. She argued Socialism is the only solution to the so called Jewish problem and that Zionism would not aid the oppressed race.
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B’nai Zion Educational Society
Martha Moore Ave
Avery
East Cambridge Knights of Columbus Ball Honors St John Council
The fourth annual ball of St. John's Council Knights of Columbus was held last night at Institute Hall East Cambridge. D B Shaughnessey Jr led the event on the floor with a large corps of assistants.
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East Cambridge
K. OF C
St. John’s Council
Knights of Columbus
Institute Hall
D. B. Shaughnessey, Jr
Dartmouth Classmates Honor John H. Young New Hampshire Judge
The Dartmouth Class of 78 hosted a complimentary dinner at the University Club for John H. Young after his appointment as a Supreme Court judge of New Hampshire. Attendees included Judge Henry E. Dewey Judge Fred J. Hutchinson Isaac F. Paul John H. George and other class members.
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Judge Young
Dartmouth
John H. Young
Supreme Court
New Hampshire
University Club
Henry E. Dewey
Fred J. Hutchinson
Isaac F. Paul
John H. George
White
W. D. Parkinson
Walter H. Small
Fred Shattuck
Ames H. Dodd
Dr. G. W. Blaisdell
John C. Gray
W. Sully
Alfred P. Sawyer
Lewis H. Meader
A. O. Brown
J. B. Gould
Kappa Gamma Chi Secret Society Noted in Fragment
Readable fragments mention the Kappa Gamma Chi secret society and references to flowers, with unclear context on purpose or activities. The text lacks concrete events, dates, or names to expand into a fuller item.
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Kappa Gamma Chi
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