Father Mathew T A Society marks 50th anniversary in East Cambridge
The East Cambridge Father Mathew Total Abstinence Society celebrated its 50th anniversary at Institute Hall with remarks by Rt Rev Mgr Thomas J Conaty of the Catholic University of America. Patrick Sharkey received a gold medal. dignitaries included Mgr Conaty, Fr OBrien, Alderman Wardwell, Councilman Barrett, Captain Murray, and others. A choir from Sacred Heart performed Killarney with baritone Massenden.
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Father Mathew T. A. Society
Institute Hall
East Cambridge
Mgr
Thomas J. Conaty
D. D
Catholic University of America
Washington, D. C
Father Mathew Apostlate
Patrick Sharkey
M. F. Quinn
Father Conaty
John O’brien
Church of the Sacred Heart
Horgan
Mahon
Coghlan
Coffey
Hughes
Walter C. Wardwell
James T. Barrett
John IF. Murray
Edmund Reardon
John H. Corcoran
Jeremiah Crowley
Sharkey
Father Mathew
Mathew
Kruger May Seize Bay Continues War News
The article reports on Boer trench warnings at Stormberg and Colenso, British and Boer plans, and allied reactions. It cites dispatches from Ladysmith and Pietermaritzburg, notes fever outbreaks, Yeomanry needs, and possible treaty rumors regarding Delagoa Bay with Portugal.
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Lokal Anserger
Germany
Portuge
de Lokal Anseiger
Timor
Matay Archipelago
Goa
India
Damayo
Macao
China
Zambesi
Cecilt Rhodes
Singland
Delagoa Bay
Kruger
Portugal
Delagoa
Lokal Anzeiger
Damaso
Diu
Rmany
Africa
Mozambique
Cecil Rhodes
England
New York
Transvaal
Boers Seek Peace Terms Include Territorial Cession
Winston Churchill reports from Durban that Transvaal leaders fearfully anticipate peace talks with Britain. He claims Kruger’s circle discusses a compromise where Britain cedes occupied territories, pays a £20,000,000 indemnity, and recognizes Transvaal independence.
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Durban
Natal
Winston Churchill
Transvaal
Pretoria
Kruger
Great Britain
Churchill
Boers Attack Magersfontein Reports from Cape Town
Cape Town dispatch dated December 27 notes heavy Boer fire on the south side of Magersfontein at 9 30 pm. Naval brigade fires on the west part, cavalry reconnoiters northeast. Lieutenant Masters reports westward and northward reconnaissance at Enslin. Farmers glad, a market established for milk and vegetables amid rain. Baden-Powell reports all well.
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London
War Office
Cape Town
Methuen
Magersfontein
Masters
Enslin
Gatucre
Baden-Powell
Fire Opens On Ladysmith Chievelty Camp
On Bulwane Hill a heavy Boer gunfire attacked Ladysmith all morning with no reply from the town. British heavy guns targeted the Boers who retreated into the hills. British patrols reported the enemy in force on the far left. Nine Boers fell in a skirmish and six Boer wagons were seized.
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Chievelty
Natal
Bulwhane Hill
Ladysmith
Buller
Chelsea Exoneration Boosts Local Spirits and Blinds Fashion
Chelsea's aftermath of Chief Drury's exoneration sparks public chatter. Mayor Littlefield and Aldermen show fatigue while a quirky trend called the Littlefield blind spreads as blinds are pulled at the chief's office. The Post is praised for publishing all trial news.
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Chelsea
Drury
Mayor Littlefield
Chief Drury
Littlefield
the Post
Regent History Debate On European Curriculum Place
The American Historical Society debated adding recent European history to college courses with Professor Charles M. Andrews and colleagues arguing for its inclusion. Andrews warned that neglect of 1870 to 1899 harms readers, while others discussed French imperial policy and the era’s significance. The session continued with papers on military and economic history and a reception by James Ford Rhodes at the Algonquin Club.
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American Historical Society
Charles M. Andrews
Bryn Mawr College
Ferdinand Schwill
University of Chicago
Charles H. Haskins
University of Wisconsin
Pr. &. F. Henderson
Chestnut Hill
Andrews
James Breek Perkins
Rochester
France
India
Ruth Putnam
New York
Robert Fruth
Leiden
Charles Francis Adams
James H. Robinson
Columbia University
Proaancer W. J. Ashley
Harvard University
James Ford Rhodes
LL. D
Rhodes
Algonquin Club
Investigation of Flour Column Confided to Lourenco Marques Agent
The inquiry into the column of American flour seized by British warships off Portuguese East Africa is assigned to the U S consular agent at Lourenco Marques. The appointment comes while Mr Hollis serves as U S consul at Pretoria.
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Washington
Great Britain
Germany
Portuguese East Africa
Africa
Europe
England
Portugal
Delagoa Bay
United States
Lourenzo Marquez
Hollis
Pretoria
Smith James E. of Roxbury Dies at 25
James E. Smith formerly of Roxbury died in New York on December 27 in his 26th year. The obituary notes his longtime residence and age at death.
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Nedal
Gatacre
Stormberg
Modder River
Daily Chronicle
Daily News
Frere Camp
Imperial Yeomanry Committee
Honourable Artillery Corps
Daily Mail
Pietermaritbourg
Colenso
Henry Spenser Wilkinson
Morning Post
Lourenzo 3
Times Ediorning
Amer
Iran
West
Uisers
U. S
Kimberley
Chelsea-Shades
Post Enterprise
Regent History
Historical Society
Daniel W
Aniel Walsh
F Street
Boston
Providence
Ival Walsh
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Papf
A. Tv
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Hanover St
Hovee
Metropolitan Mfg. Co
Franklin St
Yoston
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