Secret donors aid Wellesley College gifts
Boston alumnae spread rumors as Helen Gould’s gift to a biblical history and literature chair at Wellesley College emerges as secret. President Caroline Hazard announces $60,000 interest gift to support the professorship, totaling just over $100,000 incl. $5,000 for a gym and $50,000 for Kimball art chair. Secret donations from several benefactors follow the same concealment.
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Helen Gould
Boston
Miss Gould
Caroline Hazard
Miss Hazard
Kimball Professorship of Art
Kidnapping Seizure Forces Reward in Cudahy Case
Edward A. Cudahy, Beloit to Omaha, is alarmed as his 15 year old son Edward is reported kidnapped and held for ransom. Police and Pinkertons rush aid as $25,000 ransom demanded in a note signed JACK. A wagon, two youths seen nearby, and a description of the boy are recorded as investigators pursue clues.
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Edward A. Cudahy
Edward
Charlie Ross
Cudahy
Jack
Mr. Cudahy
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Stretcar
Charles W. Martin
Hom
Cudahy House
A. Cudahy
Michael Cudahy
Chicago
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Buildup Amid Boers Invasion Across Orange River
London dispatch reports 3000 republicans in Cape Colony and 4500 strong Boer force led by General Dewet northeast of Ladybrand with an attack on Winburg expected. British and Boer forces maneuver along a 500 mile front from the Orange River to Transvaal borders as rail lines and communications become strategic targets. Knox reportedly forced to abandon Orange Free State positions as Clements reinforces Delaney for a pitched battle.
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Orange River
Cape Colony
Philipstown
Ladybrand
Winburg
London
Transvaal
Cape
Pretoria
Natal
Delagoa
Clements
Itchener
Krugersdorp
Delaney
Orange Free State
Knox
Reinforcements Sought as Cape Colony Tension Grows
London reports under Lord Kitchener tight control of news on reinforcements. The Daily Mail cites private telegrams saying Boers gain Dutch support and British forces may be insufficient. Government moves to supply horses and mules, signaling seriousness of the crisis.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Stude
Daily Mail
Cape Colony
Loan Bill Tonight Debated by Common Council
The Common Council meets tonight to consider a loan bill by Councilman Burr of Ward 2 totaling 2,927,000 with amendments from several members. Ward 16 members Jackson and Wells propose 100,000 and 50,000 respectively for their wards, while others seek additional allocations. The bill faces tough odds, with possible approval unlikely and a cold reception anticipated at the Board of Aldermen on Friday alongside two other loan bills from Norris and Tinkham.
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Ward 2
Jackson
Ward 16
East Boston
Wells
Board of Aldermen
Norris
Democracy
Tinkham
Barry's Death Accidentally Ruled Inquest
New York coroner's jury reports accidental death for Vicar General Barry of Concord New Hampshire who was run over by a street car on November 14. The grip man of the car was exonerated in the findings.
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New York
Arry
Concord
N. H
Barry
Rockefeller Offer Creates Tense Debate Near Bellows Falls
A local report notes a plan involving a reputed academy at Panl Ave five miles from the village. A government or civic body announces intention to raise funds or support for the institution, stirring public discussion about its future.
Wolcott Shows Favorable Day After Illness
In a late night bulletin ex Governor Wolcott’s physician said he had a favorable day and rested easily. Motor symptoms improved with no signs of complications and, barring relapse, he is expected to gradually return toward normal health.
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Wolcott
Onaimon
Earth
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