Queen's Speech in Parliament Requests Funds for South Africa War
London December 6 Queen's speech opening Parliament requests funds to cover war costs in South Africa. Lords debate criticizes brevity of the speech and calls for clear policy on Boer actions and alleged cruelties. Leaders praise Roberts and Kitchener, defend war aims, and promise continued military pursuit with humanity.
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South Africa
Lords
Commons
London
House of Lords
United States
Joseph H. Choate
Earl of Lathom
Royal Horse Guards
Baron Monk Bretton
Lord Kimberley
Lord Salisbury
Lord Roberts
Kitchener
Free
China
House of Commons
James Lowther
Peere
Wther
Lord Rosebe
A. J. Balfour
J. E. Gordon
J. Fitzallan Hope
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Theovernment
Rovermpant
Mr. Balfour
Kruger Arrives in The Hague to Rousing Welcome
President Kruger arrived in the Hague amid massed crowds and tumultuous applause. Government and chambers prepared formal honors with eager welcome actions, as Gleichman proposed a joint chamber welcome and Kruger prepares to reside in the Netherlands.
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Kruger
Gleichman
Firet
Chamber
Uger
Kruger Welcomed at Dutch Frontiers Amid War Rights Debate
Mr Kruger arrived at Zevenaar greeted by the burgomaster and a 600 strong choir as crowds cheered his passage. Speeches urged support for Transvaal independence and warned Britain against trampling law. Kruger drew a vivid comparison with a fair haired girl in the audience to condemn violence against women and children.
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Ternoon
Dr. Spink
Aos
Snee Associah
Kruger
South Africa
Great Britain
Zevenaar
Transvaal
Boston Council to Invite Kruger for Transvaal Visit
At tonight's Common Council meeting Councilman McInerney of Ward 19 will introduce resolutions expressing sympathy with President Kruger of the Transvaal and inviting him to visit Boston if he travels to the United States. The move was delayed by discussion of the loan bill.
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Common Council
McInerney
Ward 19
Kruger
Transvaal
Boston
United States
J K Murray insolvent in voluntary bankruptcy filing
John K Murray actor and baritone husband of Clara Lane, a Castle Square Theatre favorite, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in Boston. He lists liabilities of 16907 28 with no assets and all claims unsecured. Winthrop is his residence.
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John K. Murray
Clara Lane
Castle Square Theatre
Opera
United States District Coll
Mr. Murray
Winthrop
Lynn man charged with horse and harness theft
Joseph 8 Stone of Lynn, 28, arrested by Inspectors Collins and Harris on a larceny charge for stealing a horse, buggy, and harness worth 150 dollars from Dow Bros of Washington street, Lynn, on November 4. Stone turned over to Inspector Wells of Lynn.
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Joseph
Stone
Lynn
Collins and Harris
Dow Bros
Washington Street
Wells
Seaman Franks Tister Seriously Hurt In Wharf Fall
Frank Tister aged 33 a seaman residing at 18 Main Street Gloucester fell from a wharf yesterday and struck a fishing smack in the dock sustaining serious contusions to his left side. He was taken to the Emergency Hospital.
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Frank Tister
Main Street
Gloucester
Great Opportunity at R. T. Almy Winter Clothing Sale
Backward season prompts R. T. Almy & Co. to offer deep discounts on winter wear. Opening today at 8 am the sale features kersey and frieze overcoats, tailored options, and substantial price cuts from $15 to $10 and $20 to $15. Visit 602 Washington St next to Hotel Savoy.
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R. T. Almy & Co.’s (Inc
Kersey
R. T. Almy & Co. (Inc
Washington St
Hotel Savoy
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Exceptional trousers bargain at R. T. Almy Co
Wednesday advertisement urges immediate purchase of fine worsted trousers in new patterns. Regularly $4 to $5, offer priced at $3. Locate at R. T. Almy & Co. Inc., 602 Washington Street. Ensure correct store.
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R. T. Almy & Co. (Inc
Washington Street
Voting Machines Correct in Northampton Mayor Recount
In Northampton on December 6, a recount confirmed no error in Ward 6 mayoral votes and that the machine copied votes correctly. Other wards were unlocked and dials checked as supporters of Mayor-elect Watson and Republican Feiker doubted results due to a transposition report from Ward 6.
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Northampton
T Wwatson
Feiker
Meeting Highlights Old Boston Paper At D A R Chapter
At the Paul Revere Chapter D A R meeting held at Mrs Harris’s residence 1077 Boylston Street E S Crandon read a paper on Old Boston England with descriptions of the ancient town Grace Le Baron Upham author described Old Boston from her European trip last summer
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Paul Revere
BE. A. Harris
Boylston Street
Boston
England
E. S. Crandon
Grace le Baron Upham
Old Boston
Europe
Boston Leader Who Runs a Machine Mayoral Run Again
A satirical piece portrays a city engineer who controls the administration like a machine. It targets Mayor Hart and political figures Jesse and Bill, suggesting the engineer’s central role in commissions and boards. The verse hints the engineer seeks power despite election results, with the chorus Daddy’s on the engine echoing.
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Lodge
Washington
Bill
Jess
Hart
Jesse
Easy Place to Shop for Inexperienced Shoppers
Inexperienced young shoppers and housekeepers find it easy to buy from John H Pray & Sons Co as each article tag shows the variety and make along with the price in plain figures.
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John, H Pray & Sons Co
Eleven O Clock Limit Sparks Hotel Men Assembly
At a Massachusetts Hotel Men's Association meeting at Copley Square Hotel the executive committee was entrusted with all matters related to the 11 o'clock decision by the Supreme Court. Speakers praised compliance with the law, hinted at legislative remedy, and reflected on hotel industry impacts in Boston and beyond.
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Massachusetts Hotel Men’s Association
Copley Square
Supreme Court
Parker House
I. R. Clarke
Association
George 7. Bowker
William Vis
Norfolk House
Billy Baxter
Hart
Charles Hilton
Chicago
Illinois
Massachusetts
Davis
Sherman L. Whipple
Whines
J. Reedpple
J. R. Clark
Boston
William H. Lapointe
Whipple Hotels
The
United States
Charles K. Darling
Old Guard of
New York
Connecticut
W. H. Ryder
Gloucester
Will Ryder
Alvin G. Brownell
Liquor Law Semicolon Sparks Senate Talk in Town
Senator Soule of New Bedford, to be Senate President, declined knowledge of a semicolon change in the liquor law. Reporters press for a quick repeal after the Legislature convenes, but Speaker Myers and others indicate no special rush. Tanner may introduce a bill, routing it to the liquor law committee, which will form without regard to current disputes.
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Soule
New Bedford
Senate
Post
Myers
Tanner
Liquor Law Committee
Gilchrist Co Boys Coats And Reefers In Stock
Advertisement notes Oxford winter over coats in mixed Vienna fabric, well cut and lined, valued at 8.50. Sizes 4 to 16. Also lists reefers made from Irish frieze and kersey, from top mills, priced to 2.98. Includes bargain mention for tomorrow.
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Oxford
Statement of Mrs Whitehead on clairvoyant claim
Mrs Daniel Whitehead of Waltham denies a clairvoyant predicted her husband’s body in the Charles River. She states no family member consulted such a seer and clarifies it was Whitehead’s brother who found the body, not his brother-in-law. She pleads for the public to stop pressuring her and her daughters amid their loss.
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Daniel Whitehead
Waltham
Charles River
Mr. Whitehead
Casey challenges Johnston for Democratic nomination in wards 17 and 21
Democratic candidate Daniel Casey declares Johnston Jr. not the regular nominee and issues a public challenge to a joint debate at Dudley Street Opera House in Johnston's ward. Casey accuses the ward 21 caucus of unfair methods and contends his own right to represent laboring voters.
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John J. Johnston, Jr
Pne
Daniel C. Casey
Democratic Citizens
Tenth District
Anderson eyeing school board overhaul at Fanoull Hall meeting
At a noon mass meeting in Fanoull Hall George W. Anderson of the present school committee, not a candidate for re election, pledges to reveal inside facts of three years of episodes fueling the Public School Association claim for a full overturn. Professor A Lawrence Lowell of Harvard, a former three year member, will back Anderson. Also speaking are Rev Dr Edward Everett Hale Rabbi Fischer Harry Lloyd and Alfred Hayes with Col Thomas L Livermore presiding.
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Citizens’ Mass
Fanoull Hall
George W. Anderson
Public School Association
A. Lawrence Lowell
Harvard
Anderson
Edward Everett Hale
Rabbi Fischer
Harry Lloyd
Alfred Hayes
Thomas L. Livermore
Turned Too Quick Knee Went Wrong
J Reycroft aged 29 of 19 Etna Street Hast Somerville, a clerk for Thompson and Co. at 746 Summer Street, twisted suddenly at work and dislocated the cartilage of his right knee. He was taken to the icy Hospital.
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J. Reycroft
Etna Street
Somerville
Thompson & Co
Summer Street
Harkins's Candidacy for Dorchester School Committee
Dr Daniel Harkins Democratic candidate for the Dorchester school committee speaks on duty to improve schools and pupils if elected. Born 1844 East Boston, educated at Montreal and Harvard Medical, he has held trusted posts in public health and medicine and is active in medical societies and alumni groups.
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Daniel
Dorchester
Patrick A. Collins
Harkins
Dr. Harkins
East
Boston
Montreal University
Harvard Medical School
Long and Rainsford Islands
Lo Island
Long Andford Islands
Thesachusetts Medical Society
the Medical Association
Harvard Alumni Association
Alderman Jordan Friends Meet at Norfolk House
Last night a gathering of Alderman Robert A. Jordan’s friends convened at the Norfolk House with speeches by Representative Temple A. Winsloe Councillor W. W. Davis and other notable speakers.
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Friends
Robert A. Jordan
Norfolk House
Temple A. Winsloe
W. W. Davis
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