New Emperor Named in Secret Palace Move
Private advices from Shan Si report the Empress Dowager secretly appointed a new emperor named Tung Hau a 15 year old boy as the imperial successor while the court stayed at Tai Yuen Fu. The move explains Kwang Su’s permission to return to Pekin and signals fresh expeditions against rebels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Shan Si Say
Shanghai
The
Standard
Tai Yuen Fu
Tung Hau
Sian Fu
Kwang Su
Pekin
Reform
Court Hearings on Bay State Gas Receiver Request
United States Circuit Judge Kirkpatrick heard arguments on whether to restrain Bay State Gas Company of New Jersey from disposing of its property and assets and to make Henry Kelsey a permanent receiver. Chauncey G. Parker, Patrick J. Brady, and Bourke Cockran led the case alleging fraud and conspiracy in Massachusetts company consolidations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NW York
United States Circuit
Kirkpatrick
Bay State Gas Company
New Jersey
Henry ©. Kelsey
Chauncey G. Parker
Patrick J. Brady
New York
Massachusetts
Bourke Cockran
Parker
James Vredenburg
Jersey City
Bay State Gas Company of
Cockran
Massachusetts Pipe Line Gas Company
Mr. Cockran
Delaware Couy
State Gas Company
Chelsea Democrats Name City Committee Members
Caucuses held by the Chelsea Democrats selected the city committee for four wards with listed members including James J. Kane Patrick 8 Reedy Timothy J Keefe and others in Ward 1 plus names for Wards 2 3 4 and 6. The text records several surnames such as O Connell Hubner Collins Dolrge McDonald Tyrrell Curtin Me Eugénie Tyrrell and Sullivan among the chosen delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Democrats
James J. Kane
Patrick
Reedy
Timothy
J. Keefe
William H. Melley
Thomas F. Driscoll
Eugene Cashman
John M. O’connell
James O'Connell
H. Morse
Robert Griffin
John P. Callen
J. Sweeney
Augustus C. Hubner
Jeremiah J. McCarthy
Peter W. Collins
Charles
Dol Rge McDonald
David White
Dennis H.rrell
James W. Fleming
Charles P. Ford
Timothy A. Concapnon
Frank X. Tyrrell
Michael Meter
Patrick F. McDonald
E. F. Curtin
Albert Me Eugénie Tyrrell
Andrew C. Sullivan
William L. Kelley
Pemberton Associates Elects Officers at Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the Pemberton Associates in Pemberton Square elected officers. Beane Page and G W Gunther as vice presidents, J J Donovan treasurer, H J Dunphy financial secretary, F C Rohwer recording secretary, T H May corresponding secretary. Also elected were H Shermer, E J Kelly, A Ekdahl to the auditing committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pemberton Associates
Pemberton Square
Hr. Beane Pege
G.W. Gunther
J. J. Donovan
H. J. Dunphy
F. C. Roh
Rer
T. H. May
H. Shermer
E. J. Kelly
JA. Ekdahl
No Nominee For President Of Council In Caucus
The Democratic caucus for the nomination of a president of the Common Council adjourned last night without a decision after one ballot. Sheehan Wing Dolan and Curley led small blocs. 23 of 44 members were present. A Republican caucus also adjourned without action as ward delegates argued, with 26 of 31 present.
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Common Council
Havd
Sheehan
Wing
Dolan
Flanagan
O’hare
Curley
John F. Fitzgerald
South Boston
Charlestown
Ward 19
Ward
Ward 18
Kiley
Cei
Donnelly
Ward 7
Carter
Kelly
Kein McNary
Corbett
Shaw
Quirk
McCarthy
Norris
Bowen
Doyle
W. T. A. Fitzgerald
Ken
Common ‘Council
Parlor O
Gould's
Hannan
Davenport
Thayer
Ward 20
Curtis
Ward 21
Alexander
Ward-10
Burr
Ard
Mildram
Atwood
Homans, Bennett and Sims
McDonald
Wood
Thomas N. Hart
Post
Riley
Boston
Yonne
Jesse Gove
Taucus
Bill Campbell
Newton
Ward 10
Gill Contradicts McCrillis In Embezzlement Trial
In a U S Court case ex Deputy Collector Ransom F McCrillis faces embezzlement charges with Collector James D Gill testifying to rebut claims McCrillis allegedly kept 30 from Carmanelli and money from Legassey. McCrillis argued part payments belonged to taxpayers while acknowledging no right to use funds for Povo purposes. Witnesses include Mrs McCrillis and others detailing transfers and duties as the trial proceeds toward resumed arguments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ransom F. McCrillis
United States
James D. Gill
Carmanelli
Baudet
MacCrillis
George E. Hale
Haverhill
McCrillis
Loosaren
Lowell
Six Miners Killed in Durbin Dynamite Blast
At Baker camp near Durbin West Virginia six miners died and several others were not expected to live after a dynamite explosion. Dynamite was placed near a stove to thaw it, causing the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keyser
W. Va
Baker Camp
Durbin
Kissing Bug Strikes City Victim in December Incident
Oscar Anderson a 110 Bond street stone cutter suffered a swollen lip after being bitten by a kissing bug on Atlantic avenue yesterday. Police could not stop the attack and Anderson was treated at Emergency Hospital. Witnesses described the insect as oddly furry and winterized with fanciful theories about its age and attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Anderson
Bond Street
Mr. Anderson
Sir Bug
Anderson
Atlantic Avenue
Coal Miners Consider 12 Percent Wages Rise in Nova Scotia
Halifax December 28 A general Nova Scotia coal miners strike looms as colliery managers meet to study a miners demand for a 12 percent wage increase on January 1 and a further 10 percent rise next April. Operators accept New Year raise of 1 cent but reject the broader demand. about 4600 workers and 2,500,000 tons annual output are involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Pee Tow
Bankrupt Clothing Company (Incorporated
Hanover Street
Foylen
Inetessiey
Big City
Mke Bosten
Boston
Hanover St
Dewet's South Invasion Blocked. Boer Comando in Senekal Area
Report from Senekal dated December 28 states General Dewet's attempt to break south is frustrated. he now holds a large commando between Ficksburg, Senekal, and Winburg. General Knox holds the area between Ladybrand and Winburg. Eastern invaders harassed and driven back toward the Orange River. Yeomanry captured near Britstown released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewet
Senekal
Ficksburg
Winburg
Knox
Ladybrand
Orange River
Britstown
Yeomanry Officers Resign Amid War Office Moves
Dec 98 report notes Lieutenant Colonel Sprage resigns from Lindley Yeomanry while other resignations, including Lord Wimborne son M P Guest, are averted amid war office disciplinary changes. A Vryburg despatch dated Dec 2 says Boers moved westward with wagons, possibly toward Damaraland, though Boers deny the intention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprage
Yeomanry
Lindley
Ovor Guest
M. P
Lord Wimborne
War Office
P Sons
Vryburg
Damaraland
Dewet's Capture Report Circulates in London
Persistent reports in London and on the continent claim General Dewet has been captured. The British Chartered South Africa Company cites a trusted source, but the war office has no confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dewet
South Africa Company
War Office
Danish West Indies sale talks reach American Senate
Copenhagen correspondent reports direct negotiations between the United States and Denmark over the sale of the Danish West Indies. The Danish minister in Washington plans to submit a proposal to the American Senate for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rathbun Poisoning Case Rumors Suprressions Persist
In Hawborn on December 23 a coroner and associates continued to handle the Rathbun poisoning matter amid rumors and contradictory clues. Reports of a Mrs Rathbun confession were denied by Coroner Mix. Mrs Rathbun and Hart faced the thirty third degree questioning for the sixth and seventh times respectively with no released statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawbon
Goxoner
Mix
Rathbun
Storm at sea and inland damage dominates reports
A severe gale on the British coast sinks ships and wrecks vessels at Aberavon, Holyhead, and Cornwall. The Primrose Hill and Queen of Cambria suffer heavy damage. multiple crews drown or are rescued. Widespread telegraph disruption and inland destruction rise from Wales to Oswestry.
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Holyhead
Taunton
Watchet Harbor
Capricorn
Bude
Cornwall
Ilfracombe Harbor
Ragnon
Trevine
Cardiff
Rocket Lines
H. M. S. Black Prince
Queenstown
H. M. S. Teazer
Portsmouth
Wales
Two Vessels Fire Narrow Escapes At Sea
Victoria B C dispatches report British ships Melville Island and Almora reached Sydney after near catastrophes at sea. Fire broke out on the Melville Island Oct 8 and the crew fought for days to control it. A blaze on the Almora Aug 9 spread until a gale brought sea water aboard to extinguish the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Sydney
Melville Island
Almora
Melvilla Island
Schooner James G Beach Ashore Near Nassau
The schooner James G Beecher sailed from Baltimore November 17 for Key West and was reported ashore at Grand Bahamia December 22 with wreckers aiding. No shipping records confirm the James G Beach name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassau
N. P
James G. Beach
James G. Beecher
Grand Bahamia
Baltimore
Key West
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Brownine, Kina & GC
Washington Street
Corner Kneeland
Vastee
Moen
Oxford
Bourke Gochran
Bay State
Chelsea City Committee
Middleman’s
Express
P. O
Pant
Democratic Caucus
Clark
Sullivan
Strchhan
McDermott
Cseeees
Tegeraid
Carley
Sonar
Gadigan
Kelley
Mullen
Occas
McMan
Teevens
Ward Murphy
Raftery
Ward Powers
Barrett
Ard Donnelly
Doherty
White
Lane
Gavin
Seignan Ceseee
Young
Ward Kiley
Ward Filynn
Ward Hart
Wu W Moragrad
Ward O’toole
Hoba Eeeceses Ward Shiels
Ander
Phelan
Daven Bennett
Haygen
Sturs
MckKee
Upham
Brown
Wward
Starratt
Howe
Staples
Whitely
Brom
Gaylord
Eral
Gill
Bug
Stone Cutter
Washington and Brattie Streets
MFC. CO
Washington ST
Berry
Mer
Pat Growe's
Omaha
Neb
Daniel
Burris
Pat Crowe
Gibraltar
Canada
Lord Roberts
South Africa
Johannesburg
Kleinfontein
Boyle Bros
South End
Washington
Green
Washburt’ S
Jordan’s
Kersey and Friese
Jordan, Marsh & Co
CKS
British Coast
Enecuri
Portland
Penpol
Salina
Dublin
Aberavon
Briton
Maria
Penrhoe Rocks
South Stack
Great Western Railway Company
Milford
Waterfor
Thames
Oswestry
Calais
Spitz Bros. & Mork
Raglans
Viennas
Kerseys
Meltons
Spitz Bros
MORK
Dibb
Southern Station
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