Great Gold and Copper Final
Reports from Africa suggest major finds could affect world gold and copper supply. A quartz reef eight feet wide in Assinie Ivory Coast yields two to eight ounces per ton. A 40 square mile copper field 150 miles north of Victoria Falls, extending to the Congo Free State, contains ore up to 44 percent copper with silver. Cape to Cairo railroad diverted to pass through the copper area. construction to finish early 193.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Africa
Assinie
French
Ivory Coast
Rhodesia
South Africa
Victoria Falls
Congo Free State
Cape To Cairo
Pardon Hearing for McQuade and Cole
The pardon committee of the executive council held a hearing on the McQuade-Cole case. James McQuade and William Cole were sentenced in 1896 for a Athol burglary, but evidence suggests their guilt is doubtful as they were reportedly in Northboro the same night for another robbery. If pardoned, they would be arrested in Worcester for the Northboro robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Council
McQuade-Cole
James McQuade
Allas Thormaas
William Cole
Allas Connel
Athol
Northboro
Murray
Parker
Worcester
Search for Dr Williams Abandoned in New Hampshire Hills
In Littleton New Hampshire February 19 the search for Dr E N Williams who disappeared in the mountains has been abandoned due to the latest storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Williams
Littleton
N. H
E. N. Williams
Medallion in Bronze Commemorates Three Martyr Presidents
In New York a bronze medallion commemorating Lincoln Garfield and McKinley is modeled by E St John Matthews. The design is simple strong and classic with a dignified inscription. The exhibit highlights the tribute from Bishop Potter and the effort to honor the three presidents.
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Matthews
New York
Three Martyr Press
E. St. John Matthews
Bishop Potter
Lincoln
Garfield
McKinley
Merger Challenge Aims at Northern Pacific Great Northern
Washington reports plans to file a bill testing the legality of the Northern Pacific and Great Northern merger via Northern Securities Company. Attorney General Knox says the merger likely violates the Sherman Act and a bill in equity will seek dissolution and restoral of shares to original holders. Defendants include J Pierpont Morgan James J Hill and associated stockholders. district court site to be chosen, likely Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Northern Pacific
Great Northern Railway
Northern Securities Company
Knox
Bill In
J. Pierpont Morgan
James J. Hill
Minnesota
Miss Stone Not Yet Free in Constantinople
Reports of Miss Stone's release are groundless though liberation is expected momentarily. The February dispatch from Constantinople notes no freedom yet and cautions against credence of earlier claims.
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Miss Stone
Constantinople
Reciprocity for Cuba at New York Mass Meeting
Prominent speakers at Carnegie Hall urge reciprocity with Cuba to boost trade. Resolutions call for at least a 50 percent duty reduction on Cuban products in exchange for Cuba lowering duties on U S goods. General Woodford chairs. Shepard Lauterbach and Cockran speak. McKinley cited.
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New York
Cuba
Carnegie Hall
Stewart L. Woodford
Spain
Edward ™. Shepard
Edward Lauterbach
W. Bourke Cock
Woodford
McKinley
Edward M. Shepard
Boy Accidentally Shot at Dudley School
Frederick Wright an 18 year old son of Special Officer Wright of Division 6 was badly wounded when a revolver he was cleaning discharged in the hall of Dudley School. The bullet hit the left leg and he was taken to City Hospital where it was removed. He will likely recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Wright
Wright
Division 6
Dudley School
Hostal
Greene-Gaynor Case In Judge's Hands
In Savannah Georgia legal action, the Greene Gaynor case enters final arguments on the defendant demurrer to the indictment. Judge Speer is expected to rule tomorrow or the following day in U S Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Pillsbury and Maroczy Draw In Monte Carlo Chess
In Monte Carlo February 19 the international chess masters tournament had no regular round. The committee ordered adjourned and drawn games to be concluded. Adjourned games included Tschigorin vs Maroczy. Teichmann vs Pillsbury. Albin vs Tarrasch. Eisenberg vs Mieses. Afternoon play saw Heinsberg beat Mieses and Tarrasch vs Albin drawn. The 11th round will be played tomorrow. current standings list multiple players with varied scores.
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Monte Carlo
Tschigorin
Maroczy
Teichmann
Pillsbury
Albin
Tarrasch
Eisenberg
Mieses
Hisenberg
Tomorow
Aiga Cbs Becgpapecessetdctssrsess Sm
Eeece Ees esecceasssecaMy
Gunabeny Seddsepdhebesentae
Tanowski
Marco Oh Maroezy
Marshall
Napier
Scheve
Schlechter
Tschigorinae Pa
Everett committee hearings cover charter changes and charity bills
Multiple committees in Everett held hearings on charter amendments for alderman elections, age limits for Royal Arcanum members, truthful merchandise sales, nut tree propagation funding, Cambridgeport Trust Company incorporation, school attendance age, and state compensation for waterboard takings. A petition on depistation to provide assistance in probate matters was also heard.
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Bruce
Everett
Committee On Genes
Insurance
J. Haskell Butler
Royal Arcanum
Probate and Chancery
Committee On Agriculture
H. G. Leslie
Amesbury
State Board of Agriculture
Committee On Banks and Banking
Cambridgeport Trust Company
Whiton
Savings Bank Commission
Committee On Education
Carey
Committees On
Metropolitan Affairs and Water Supply
Ftting
Holden
Clinton
Sterling
Metropolitan Water Board
Batley
Committee On Probate and Chancery
Selwyn Z. Bowman
Doles
Dartmouth Defeats Brown In Low Scoring Game
Providence report details a 39 to 20 basketball victory for Brown over Dartmouth. Brown showed weak teamwork after an early five minutes, while Dartmouth players Foster and Hubbard and Leland of Brown stood out for individual efforts in a largely lopsided second half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Dartmouth
Brown
Foster and Hubbard
Leland
Bartholomew Kelleher’s Cambridge Board of Health Appointment
Bartholomew Kelleher, a Cambridge grocer born in Ireland, defends his appointment to succeed W. Rodman Peabody on the Board of Health. Mayor McNamee backs him, while Alderman Bell accuses the move of political debt. Kelleher, a Civil War veteran and long-time Ward 2 resident, says he seeks not partisan favor and urges representation across the city.
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Bell
Bartholomew Kelleer
McNamee
Cambridge
W. Rodman Peabody
Board of Health
Kelleher
Board of Aldermen
Alderman Bell
Ards
Mr. Kelleher
Bartholomew Kelleher
Cambridge and
Tremont Streets
Cambridgeport
Ireland
Massachusetts
Ward 2
Dorchester Amateurs Offer Night of Comedy in Whiton Hall
The younger society of Dorchester hosts a performance at Whiton Hall featuring the play OO Phudge Co written by two young actors. M K Le Bon plays Mr C Phudge and Pauline Beatrice Libby stars as C Phudge. the program promises acrobatic feats and circus specialties with admittance by invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester
Whiton Hall
Phudge & Co
M. KE. le Bon
M. le Bon
C. Phudge
Pauline Beatrice Libby
Cambridge Mayor rejects inspection request over Gray charges
Mayor McNamee yesterday refused General Champlin's request for specifications on four charges against Superintendent Gray and for expert access to inspect the Washington School house. The hearing is set before the mayor Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNamee
Cambridge
Edgar R. Champlin
Gray
Washington School House
Local Shoppers Named in Fragmentary Notice
Fragmentary OCR lists names including Donald Miss Neverbye Miss Mae Losk wood Little Fiddle Miss Augusta Sauter shoppers Misses Louiss Atkins Beatrice Midwards and Frances tlayes in an unclear notice. Names resemble a shopping roster or social column segment. no dates or actions clearly stated.
Ex-President Cleveland Ships Birds to Mrs Cleveland
Norfolk date line reports ex president Cleveland sent a hamper of 250 birds mainly canvasbacks to Mrs Cleveland from Currituck Sound. Superintendent T Moore of the Back Bay Club denied any accident involving Cleveland stating he had a cold last night and was prescribed for by Dr Hartman of Baltimore and is better today.
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Mnorfolk
Cleveland
Currituck Sound
T. Moore
Back Bay Club Today
Veteran Apprentices Observe Eighth Anniversary Dinner
The Veteran Apprentices will celebrate their eighth anniversary with a dinner at the Revere House scheduled for Saturday at 2:30 p.m. The event marks eight years of active participation and community service by the group.
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Revere House
Pr. m
Woman Steals Furnishings From Boston Employer
Stoneham police report Mrs. James Hill of Leverett street Boston removed nearly all the employer Henry Wiley of Gould street Stoneham furnishings to Boston and trunked loot. She departed with three trunks many dry goods boxes curtains and draperies and was found living with a new husband at 81 Leverett street Boston. She faced larceny charges as her case was set for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoneham
James Hill
Leverett Street
Boston
Hill
Henry Wiley
Gould Street
Wiley
Beggar Arrests Ex-champion Jim Corbett Visitor
Albert Williams, about 60, 6 feet, 185 pounds, was arrested by Officer Goode near Tremont Street after repeatedly begging from James J. Corbett the ex champion. Williams, found with $1.60 on him, had previously been identified by Inspector Abbott as a counterfeiter.
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Albert Williams
Goode
Tremont Street
James J. Corbett
Williams
Corbett
Parker House
Young
Court Square
Inspector Abbott
Guild Guest of Shoe Men at Boston Club Dinner
General Curtis Guild Jr was guest of honor at the 98th monthly dinner of the Boston Boot and Shoe Club at the Hotel Brunswick. About 125 members attended as resolutions were read on Edward Payson Thayer's death and Guild spoke on Cuba stating the surrender could be a turning point in world history and urging Cuba's salvation through U.S. market access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Curtis Guild, Jr
Boston Boot and Shoe Club
Brunswick
Edward Payson Thayer
George F. Daniels
General Guild
Cuba
Havana
United States
Albany Club hosts Rear Admiral Schley at breakfast
Albany New York February 19 Rear Admiral William S Schley was entertained at the Albany Club this morning at breakfast and afterward departed for New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
W. 8. Schley
Albany Club
New York
Fasig, Noted Horse Dealer, Dies in Brewster
William B. Fasig, a prominent horse dealer, died this evening in Brewster New York after a long career in the industry. He was 65 and is survived by several children and ranch partners. Funeral arrangements are pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Fasig
Brewster
N. Y
William B. Fasig
Pants Makers Union Reaches Settlement with Main Contractors
Bernard Taylor, Joseph Aronson, Abraham Raphael & Co, and Louis Arkein have settled with the Pants Makers Union, 173. Remaining middlemen for Peavey Bros. and Standard Clothing Co. are singled out for action. The union plans to bring the dispute before the Central Labor Union and the Building Trades Council committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Taylor
Joseph Aronson
Abraham Raphael & Co
Louis Arkein
Pants Makers’ Union
Peavey Bros
Standard Clothing Company
Central Labor Union
Building Trades Council Committee
Boston Alumni Association Reunion at Westminster Chambers
The annual reunion of the Boston Alumni Association of Monmouth Academy was held last evening at Westminster Chambers. President C. H. Boothby presided. After the usual banquet, several impromptu addresses were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Alumni Association
Monmouth Academy
Westminster Chambers
C. H. Boothby
Police Escort Called Off in Brine Strike
Superintendent Pierce issued a notice ending police coverage for the Brine office and teams. The move begins today as the Brine teamsters' strike appears to be concluded, with captains across divisions informed that the police detail will be discontinued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Salem Mayor Hurley to Speak on Municipal Affairs
Mayor John F. Hurley of Salem will address Mt. Vernon Council Knights of Columbus next Monday evening at Hancock Hall Upham's Corner. He will deliver a talk on Municipal Affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Hurley
Salem
Mt. Vernon
New England Confectioners Meet at Young's Clubroom
About 50 members attended the bi monthly New England Confectioners' Club meeting held at Young's last night with President Frank S. Clark presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New England Confectioners’ Club
Young
Frank S. Clark
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Castoria
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Champlin
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Jim Corbett
Schley
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