Queen's Speech Prorogues Parliament Amid Empire News
London Aug 14 The Queen's speech proroguing Parliament outlines actions abroad and at home. It notes Egypt's military measures to curb Dervish advances near Dongola, Turkish disturbances in Crete, and Matabeleland rebellions. It also mentions frontier delimitation talks with Persia and Afghanistan, relief for Chitvals, and plans for naval defences and agrarian reform. The speech closes with gratitude to the House and prayers for Providence.
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Nile
Italy
Egypt
Dongola
Ferket
Turkey
Crete
Matabeleland
Mashonaland
Persia
Afghanistan
Venezuela arbitration progress praised by UK premier
In London Aug 14 the first lord of the treasury A J Balfour told the House of Commons that Britain is still studying Olney’s latest arbitration proposals to resolve the Venezuela dispute. Sir William Vernon Harcourt called the statement satisfactory and urged early publication of papers, which Balfour said would be released when safe for public interests.
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Treasury
A. J. Balfour
House of Commons
William Vernon Harcourt
United States
Olney
Balfour
Mr. Balfour
Nefa
First parliamentary meeting on Jameson raid inquiry
London Aug 14 The parliamentary committee investigating the British South Africa Company and the Jameson raid held its first formal meeting this afternoon Attendees included Sir William Harcourt and Joseph Chamberlain with William L Jackson elected chairman The proceedings were largely formal
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British South Africa Company
Jameson
Sir William Harcourt
Joseph Chamberlain
William L. Jackson
North Leeds
Weather Report Describes Humid Cool Day and Unrestful Wind
The weather yesterday was uneventful though humid with a 94 percent humidity level. Temperatures ranged from 68 to 75 degrees as a cool wave lingered and Easterly winds were expected to persist with agreeable conditions foreseen for Sunday.
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United States
Weather Bureau
Reunion of Fifty second Regiment held in Town Hall
The thirty first annual reunion of the Fifty second Regiment gathered in Conway’s Town Hall due to stormy weather. President J B Whitmore of Holyoke welcomed about fifty veterans and guests, with plans noted for Colonel H S Greenleaf’s anticipated attendance despite prior illness.
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Company A
Silas Moore
Colrain
James T. Avery
South Haven
Mich
Levi Kellogg
J. E. Pierce
Northfield
Charles Winslow
Orange
C. H. Cleveland
Worcester
N. A. Spooner
Southampton
Shelburne Falls
A. J. Rice
F. B. Dickinson
Granby
W. C. Taylor
Easthampton
Williston
Chicago
F. G. Hunt
Conway
Arthur A. Smith
Marsh
H. S. Gere
Northampton
F. M. Patrick
New York
McKinley
Greenleaf
Gored by bull in barnyard death of hired man likely
Aug 14 Great Barrington reports Noble B Turner a West Village, Housatonic farmer lumberman attacked by bull in his barnyard. Hired man Jacob Mansfield tried to help but was gored in stomach, lung pierced, right leg and three ribs broken. He will die while Turner sustains external bruises and is expected to recover.
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Great Barrington
New Silver Certificates Issued by Treasury
Washington August 14 The Treasury department issued the new silver certificates today.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Nansen Turns Back Short of Pole By 270 Miles
Aug 14 Nansen the Norwegian explorer fails to reach the Pole, remaining 270 miles away as weather conditions and lack of dogs hinder progress. Fram, 125 foot oak schooner, carried 12 men, coal, fuel, an onboard library, and Arctic gear.
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Greely
Fram
Laarwik
Christiania
Oscar
Forward
Greenland
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Peary
Jude
Nansens
Bjorling
Evesep Ceevece
Wonderful Wind Up Summer Clothing Sale at Low Prices
Yankee Clothing Co. offers men boys and children summer stock at deep discounts. Mens all wool suits from 16.50 to 4.98, pants under a dollar, and children's suits under 2 dollars. Includes various styles and guaranteed refunds. Store at 91 Summer St opens Saturday and Monday evenings.
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Yankee Clothing CO
Summer St
How He Met Nansen Expedition Report From Windward Captain
Explorer Jackson reports on the Windward expedition's result in a despatch to A C W Harms worth, a promoter, from London dated August 14, detailing the encounter and outcomes of the journey with Nansen in focus.
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Jackson
London
A. C.W. Harmsworth
Nansen Reaches Arctic Coast But Is Turned Back By Scarcity Of Dogs
Dr Nansen reaches the north coast of Franz Josef Land and builds a winter stone house after abandoning a voyage at 86.15 due to dog shortages. He notes strong scientific results, while the Jackson Farnsworth expedition advances in the spring. Nansen’s record northward stands as a high Arctic achievement amid harsh ice, gales, and misread maps.
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F. G. Jackson
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Jackson
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Jackson- Farnsworth
Fram
New Siberia Islands
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Cambridge Bay
Massachusetts Man Shot at Unity Lake Accident Claims Life
Massachusetts man Benjamin S Bartlett died after an accidental gun discharge aboard a boat while camping with companions from Massachusetts at Unity Lake in Waterville Maine. The party was returning to shore when the weapon fired during rain and Bartlett succumbed an hour later.
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Urmy
Benjamin S Bartlett
Bartlett
Massachusetts
Unity Lake
Private session in Jewell arson probe at South Hampton
Amesbury Aug 14 The second investigation into the Jewell arson case at South Hampton was held privately this afternoon. Eight witnesses testified including Boston Detective Richardson and the two men Downing and Reardon who were arrested last week and discharged for lack of evidence. The evidence will be presented to Attorney General Eastman of New Hampshire.
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Eastman
New Hampshire
Trench Collapse Injures Cambridge Laborer Peter McGary
Peter McGary a laborer living at 13 Plympton street Cambridge was crushed in a trench cave-in on Boylston street while laying gas mains for the Cambridge Gas Company. He was taken to Cambridge Hospital with both legs badly crushed and multiple fractures.
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Cambridge
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Cambridge Gas Company
Cambridge Hospital
Deputy Warden Admits Self Defense in Prison Assault Letter
A letter dated Aug 11 from a House of Correction inmate accuses Deputy Warden Witham of brutal assault on prisoner Fred Lloyd after a July strike. Whiton defends the deputy as acting in self defense and says Lloyd resisted guards though details remain disputed. A reporter questioned Whiton and the incident is under scrutiny.
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City Hall
John C. Whiton
East Boston Man Drowned At Tobey's Pond
Aug 14 report from Tobey's Pond details the drowning of George Scott of East Boston while on a work crew at Braley's station. He revealed his identity via letters found on him after cramps struck during a swim. Scott disappeared underwater, was recovered quickly in shallow water, and taken to Wilson's morgue by police.
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Tobey’s Pond
George Scott
Boston
Scott
Braley’s Station
Wilson
Infant Murder Report Near Winthrop Dock
James Cox spotted a roughly four week old female infant's body floating near the Winthrop steamship dock. Harbor police retrieved the decomposed corpse wrapped in thick cloth. flesh detached as it was unwound. Undertaker Tinkham took custody of the remains.
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Winthrop Steamship Dock
Tinkham
Friction rises on French coast over railway crossing
In St John’s Newfoundland on August 14 tensions flare as the French government protests a new railway crossing an arm of the sea used by French fishermen. The Newfoundland ministry has deliberated for two days and serious friction is anticipated.
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Newfoundland
Steamer Gallia Sails From East Boston With Passengers
The Steamer Gallia under Captain Robert C. Warr departs East Boston at 2 p m bound for Queenstown and Liverpool carrying 72 intermediate, 135 steerage and several cabin passengers including Rev J K Browne and others. A large harbor fleet flies flags at half mast for James Simpson of Simpson Bros asphalt paving fame.
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Sarah T. Sullivan
Elizabeth Ware Winsor
Annie W
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