Secretary Long Denies Vice Presidency Candidacy
Secretary of the Navy John D. Long told a Post representative he is not a candidate for the vice presidency and will remain in the Cabinet. He dismissed rumors of resignation and said Massachusetts voters would ask if his name is to be considered, but he stated clearly he is not a candidate.
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Washington
John D. Long
Post
Secy
Massachusetts
Secretary Long
Long
New York
Navy
New Yorks
Root
Platt
Tugela Fight Deepens as British Attack Near Colenso
Relief columns push from Chieveley toward strong Boer positions west and northwest of Colenso. British naval brigades shell ridges while Hart's division guns batter entrenchments on the hills. Irish Brigade advances across the river in extended order as shellfire menaces ambulance trains and gun carriages.
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Chieveley
Natal
Colenso
Hart
Buller
Tugela River
Company of London Volunteers for South Africa Service
A fragment reports the Company of London volunteering for service in South Africa. It notes Inns of Court volunteers and barristers linked to the effort, with unclear names and details due to garbled text.
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Company of London
South Africa
Inns of Court Voluntee
Licktore
Fears for India as Troop Moves Spark Global Alarm
London dispatches report misgivings over Indian troops heading to South Africa. General Methuen's Sunday update shows a stalemate around his lines with Boers reinforcing and fortifications widening on both flanks. Analysts doubt a Boer flank turn, as river positions constrain movement and reinforce a continuous entrenchment line.
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London
India
South Africa
Methuen
Newfoundland Governor offers resignation after Buller setback
Governor McCallum of Newfoundland, a Royal Engineers colonel, telegraphed the war office offering to resign after General Buller’s reverse and undertake any duty in South Africa. He is said to be retained to handle Newfoundland’s naval reserve and defend against possible colonial contingencies. Captain Timmis is recalled to England to rejoin his regiment.
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ST. John's
N. F
McCallum
Newfoundland
Royal Engineers Corps
British War Office
Buller
South Africa
Timmis
Liverpool Regiment
Government to Send Field Hospital Corps and Battery
Sydney crowding toward war duty as the government decides to dispatch a field hospital corps and a battery from the colony. The move signals expanded military support and preparedness amid rising tensions abroad.
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Sydney
Marquis of Queensberry in Critical Condition in London
The eighth Marquis of Queensberry, John Sholto Douglas, born 1844, lies critically ill at the Raleigh Club after being found insensible. He authored the famous boxing rules that governed major matches, a standard that rose after the Sullivan Kilrain era. His sons drew public attention through marriages and scandals.
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London
Marquis of Queensberry
Raleigh Club
John Sholto Douglas
D. L
Scotland
Dumfries Volunteers
Lord Sholto
California
John L. Sullivan
Mississippi City
Secretary Long’s stance in vice presidency rumors
The article quotes Secretary Long denying personal ambition for the vice presidency while acknowledging New York as the likely site. He confirms staying in the Cabinet and expects no resignation, with party leaders pursuing Secretary Root to bolster New York chances despite Platt’s opposition.
Pickets Withdraw From West End After Four Months
Police in Division 3 ended a four month effort by withdrawing patrol pickets watching suspected houses in the West End. Pickets aimed to deter entry and reduce insults to women on public streets but complaints persist about street flirtation and safety after nightfall.
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Division 3
West End
Republicans Battle Over Franklin Fund Caucus Resolution
A City Hall caucus of twenty Common Council Republicans debated the Franklin fund. By a vote of 11 to something, they urged delaying action until next year, though some pledged to push immediate passage per constituent promises.
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Common Council
City Hall
Franklin Fund
Chamberlain
Ward 12
Camden drives drive to aid Transvaal soldiers widows
A movement by the Sons of St. George in Camden New Jersey aims to raise a fund for widows and orphans of British troops killed in the Transvaal. The effort has met with a hopeful response from lodges across the country.
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St. George
Camden, WN. J
the’Sons of
Rescued From Drowning on Congress Street
George Hassan aged 48 of 47 Emerald street fell through a hole in the water on Congress Street near the draw and was rescued from drowning by two unknown men. He suffered a cut eyebrow and a hurt hip and was taken to City Hospital.
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George Hassan
Emerald Street
Congress Street
City Hospital
South Boston Man Falls From Bridge on Federal Street
Charles Nickerson aged 40 of H Street South Boston fell from the Federal street bridge into the railroad subway at the South Union Station yard. He sustained a fractured thigh and facial injuries to the chin.
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Charles Nickerson
H Street
Boston
South Union Station
Federal Street
Canadian Regiment Not Damaged in Boer Engagement
Colonel MacLean, commander of the Sixty second Fusiliers in St John New Brunswick, reports his son Lieutenant Wel don MacLean with the Canadian regiment in South Africa sent a two word cable from Belmont dated December 19 saying All right. The coded message indicates a brush with the Boers with no casualties to the New Brunswick company.
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ST. John
N. B
MacLean
Sixty-second Fusiliers
Weldon MacLean
South Africa
Belmont
New Brunswick
English Generals and their Valor in Colonial Conflicts
The piece lists generals Joubert and Buller with noted clashes at Colenso and sieges of Ladysmith. It catalogs honors across campaigns including Ashanti Kaffir Zulu Mutiny Afghan Sudan Burma and the Victoria Cross. It mentions British commander Sir Redvers Buller and various decorations.
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Soudan
Burmah
Ladysmith
Joubert
Soldiers killed in South Africa ceremony attended by officials
The Lord Mayor Mr. A. J. Newton led city officials in robes of office as the cathedral filled for a memorial. Attendees included the Duke of Cambridge and the Marquis of Lansdowne, secretary of state for War, marking a formal tribute to the fallen.
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South Africa
A. J. Newton
Duke of Cambridge
Marquis of Lansdowne
Ambulance overturns on Beacon Street injures officer
Officers Frank J. Sanders and EB EF Chandler of Division 11 were transporting Margaret Carl an insane woman to the House of Detention when their Station 11 ambulance was frightened by a passing automobile on Beacon Street near Charles Street. The vehicle overturned throwing all from the cab Sanders sustained injuries while Chandler and the woman escaped. Sanders received care from Dr Dunn at the House of Detention and was later sent home. The ambulance was badly damaged.
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Frank J. Sanders
EF. Chandler
Division 11
House of Detention
Margaret Carl
Beacon Street
Charles
Sanders
Dunn
Annual Division 12 A O H reunion ball attendance
Over 700 persons attended the annual reunion and ball of Division 12 A O H. The grand march was led by D O Sullivan and Mrs John H Griffin with about 200 others following.
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Division 12
D. O'Sullivan
John H. Griffin
City of Rio de Janeiro Arrives From Manila With Sick and Insane
The transport City of Rio de Janeiro returns from Manila bringing officers on leave several sick and discharged soldiers and eight insane men among the crew. The sick total seventy eight non commissioned officers and men.
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San Francisco
Cal
Rio de Janeiro
Manila
Hobbs Arrested on Larceny Charge in Worcester Case
Wilbur F. Hobbs a Worcester resident was arrested by Inspector Wise on a $1000 check larceny from Samuel E. Delman of Boston alleged to have occurred in July. Hobbs protests innocence and the case was continued to Friday for trial.
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Wilbur F. Hobbs
Worcester
Inspector Wise
Samuel E. Delman
Boston
Mr. Hobbs
Supreme Court Sets Telephones Tax Basis In Ohio
The Supreme Court ruling declares Bell telephone rentals taxable at their rental value rather than cost. It sets a replacement value of about $283 per line versus $3.40 original cost, a change with wide fiscal impact across the state.
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Ohio
Columbus
Supreme Court
Bell Company
Somerville Teachers Pay Debate Sparks Local Letters
In a letter to the editor, a writer disputes claims that Somerville female teachers are underpaid. He recalculates annual wages, argues teachers face reasonable pay, cites new hires, compares maintenance staff pay, and questions “summer study and travel” benefits while urging management or method changes to boost teacher efficiency.
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Somerville
Champion
Colburn
Europe
Myers shifts from Anti-Imperialist to Republican allegiance
George G. King asserts that Mr. Myers abandoned the Anti-Imperialist League as the Republican party embraced imperialism. Myers withdrew from the league and had his name erased from its executive committee list, signaling full loyalty to Republican policies.
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Myers
Republican Party
Lynn
League
George G. King
Dominion ambitions at Canadian Society dinner
Sir Roderick Cameron spoke at the Canadian Society dinner declaring Northern dominance unlikely to end and predicting Dominion rule over North America. He said England will win the current war within ninety days and suggested annexing parts of New England New York and the Western plains.
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New York
Canadian Society
Roderick Cameron
North America
New England
Ruhlin Defeats Conroy In Seven Rounds At Broadway
Gus Ruhlin of Akron defeated Stockings Conroy of Troy in seven rounds at the Broadway Athletic Club. Conroy fought gamely but could not withstand Ruhlin's bruising blows. referee Charley White halted the bout near the end of the seventh. Trojans backed Conroy with bets, but lost on the stoppage. The undercard featured a drawn match between Dan ce and Lorg Ike in a lighthearted catchweight bout.
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New York
Gus Ruhlin
Akron
Ohio
Giant
Conroy
Troy
N. Y
Broadway Athletic Club
Ruhlin
Charley White
Trojan
Dance
Coney Island
Lorg Ike
Jehu
Bath Beach
White
BICYCLENOTES Cites Race Plans and Industry Shifts
Preparations for a six day bicycle race are delayed from December due to the New York team race. Track Manager Hills plans to debut new riders next outdoor season and an L A W official organ may appear. The Bulletin contract will be bid at the national assembly. A new branch supplies automobile spokes and related parts to cycle shops, with wagon shops and blacksmiths sending pneumatic tired vehicles to cycle shops.
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New York
Hills
Kenan
National Assembly
Exeter has prize for best Homer essay
Hon Prentiss Cummings of Boston announces endowment for a yearly prize at Phillips Exeter Academy. The award will honor the best senior class essay on the Iliad and Odyssey and be open to all seniors.
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Exeter, N. H
Prentiss Cummings
Boston
Phillips Exeter Academy
Central and Towanda Split Interclub Wins in Woburn
In the Massachusetts Interclub at Woburn on December 19, the Central Club of Somerville won billiards and bowling while Towanda won whist and pool. Billiards totals were Central 300 to Towanda 155. Pool totals Towanda 150 to Central 104. Whist scores favored Towanda 320 to Central 305 with shifts in bonus points.
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Towanda
Woburn
Central Club
Somerville
Massachusetts
Centrals
Towandas
Franklin
Walker
Caulfield
Cramphorn
Bartlett
Hovey
Clark
Reviews win home Interclub matches in Chelsea
In the Massachusetts interclub series at Chelsea the Reviews beat Kernwood in billiards and pool and took two of three strings in bowling. Lilliards-Reviews totals Campbell 160 Winsor 108 258. Kernwood Drew 53 Bartlett 150 203. Pool-Reviews Bailey 75 Bestwick 75 7 Kernwood Chase 59 Tribble 71 h. Whist Kernwood 319 plus 7, Reviews 305 minus 7.
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Chelsea
Kernwood Club
Malden
Lilliards
Campbell
Winsor
Kernwood
Drew
Bartlett
Bailey
Bestwick
Chase
Tribble
Kid McCoy Reaches 168 Pounds For Maher Clash
Boxing column notes Kid McCoy has reached 168 pounds under Professor Muldoon and Trainer Billy in White Plains. McCoy says the Maher bout on January 1 is definite and he will win. The piece also mentions Choynski Walcott plans, London trips, and various match developments and alleged manager treachery.
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Kid McCoy
William Muldoon
McCoy
Billy
White Plains
Maher
Peter
Jeffries
Sharkey
Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Jon Choynski
Joe Walcott
Broadway A. C
Choynski
Black Demon
Sam Fitzpatrick
London
Tommy Hogan
Bill Chester
Byers
Boston
New York
Spike Sullivan
Knockanawaffe
JJ Popp
Joe Gans
Frank Erne
Jack O’brien
Eddie Connolly
Kid McPartland
Kid Fanning
Spike Haley
Young Bonapart
Bil Daly
Tommy Boles
Frisco
Professor Jordan
Patsey Sheppard
Galway
Joe Gannon
B. H. Benton
Rob Roy
Frank Taylor Injured in Street Collision Near Harvard
Frank Taylor aged 35 of 24 Tyler Street was riding his cart on Washington Street near Harvard when it collided with an electric car. He was thrown to the ground and sustained injuries to the face and body. He was taken to City Hospital.
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Frank Taylor
Tyler Street
Washingsen Street
Harvard
Rockland Polo Team to Transfer to Fall River
Rockland Mass December 19 the Rockland polo team will be transferred to Fall River next Friday. Manager Keene made a deal with John Irwin who has an option on a Fall River rink claimed to be among the finest in the country. The transfer aims to address Rockland rink size limits with Brockton scheduled to play here Friday night and Christmas the Rocklands will open in Fall River.
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Rockland
Mass
Fall River
Keene
John Irwin
Brockton
Rocklands
Scores From Regional Contests Listed Across Cities
At Taunton Taunton 11 East Wey mouth 3. At Rockland Lawrence 9 Rockland 6. At Manchester Conn Manchester 11 Springfield 4. At Brockton Brockton 7 Plymouth 5. At New Haven New Haven 8 Providence 1. At Hartford Hartford 3 Meriden 2. At New Britain New Britain 6 Waterbury 3.
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Rockland—Lawrence
Rockland
Manchester
Conn
Springfield
Brockton Brockton
Plymouth
New Haven
Providence
Hartford
Meriden
New Britain
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