Rebels plan Manila bombing feared during Lawton funeral
Americans learned of a rebel plot to throw bombs at foreign mourners during General Lawton's funeral in Manila. The plan targeted Escolta high buildings but was foiled as the procession avoided that route. Cavite remains restive with insurgents, and authorities expect heavy fighting to dislodge them.
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Imus
Manila
Lawton
Escolta
Cavite
Tanila
Mormig
Recarte
Org
Aguinaldo
Morrison
Dagupan
San Fernando
Vigan
Laoag
Aparri
Cagayan
Tlocos
Tinio
Gilmore
Washington
Thomas
Henry W. Lawton
Veen Department
Otis
United States
Nagasaki
John A. Logan
Melrose splits into city hall era as officials chosen
In Melrose the town boards set to form a city government with incumbents likely continuing in office. The name change to City Hall signals a new municipal era as aldermen and officials prepare to craft ordinances and set salaries, with a largely Republican leadership and only two Democrats on the board.
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Charles J. Barton
George E. Berry
City Hall
Melrose
Mary
Gould
Sidney H. Buttrick
Munieinality
Melrose Town Hall
Montejo Blames Spain in Manila Defense Court Record
The Tribune prints Admiral Montejo defense testimony blaming the Spanish government for unpreparedness at Manila. He argues Dewey kept out of range, describes cannon metrics and limited torpedoes, and labels Dewey’s actions a retreat. The narrative includes Montejo’s long list of personal affiliations and a portrait of Mayor Gould.
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Chicago
the Tribune
Montejo
Manila
Hong Kong
Local residents listed with addresses on Franklin and Main streets
A long column of names and street addresses appears, listing Arthur Hi Folger 267 Franklin Street and many others along Bellevue Stratford Main and nearby streets. The garbled text suggests a directory or notice with residents tied to their homes and occupations or initials.
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Arthur Hi. Folger
Franklin Street
Charles J. French
Trighland
Albert A. Day
A. Bland Street
George KK
Gilchrisé
Bellevue Avirank
W. Foster
West
Emerson
George Fk. Jones
Prospect Street
Frank H. Damon
Hillside Avenu
John G. Robinson
Bellevue Aven
Fred &. Everett
Frances Street
Edwin S. Small
Main Street
George FE. Berry
Lebanon Street
Aaron Hill, Jr
Andrew J. Burnett
Waverly Avenue
John KE. Marshall
Lynde Street
Melrose’s Growth From Malden to a Thriving Town
The article traces Melrose origins from Malden North End and Charlestown links, noting 1850 incorporation, naming by William Bogle, and its development into a residential hub with schools, sidewalks, and notable institutions. It highlights civic structure, including the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, and mentions landmarks like the Humanitarian Temple and local clubs.
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Charlestown
New Zengland
Malden
Malden North End
North Malden
Melrose
William Bogle
Bogle
Melrose Abbey
Henry Ward Beecher
Melrose «Yun
Melrose Athletic Club
Highlands
May
Lebanon and
Ipham Streets
Methodist Episcopal Church
Fragmentary Memoir Notes and City Governance Snippet
Fragmentary reminiscences describe early work in apothecaries and Boston stores, then shifting to clerical roles and a bid for political office. The city government excerpt outlines budget publication, debt schedules, hospital funding, two thirds votes for ordinances, and mayoral removal or veto powers.
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Melrose Hospital
Copenhagen sale of Danish West Indies to U S near
The Copenhagen correspondent says the sale of the Danish West Indies to the United States is nearing completion. Danish captain Christmas has U S support and connects with President McKinley and Admiral Dewey. An attache has met the Danish finance minister and will travel to Washington to aid the offer publication. No opposition from King Christian is expected. The price is fixed at.
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London
San
Copenhagen
Atesh
United States
Christmas
McKinley
Dewey
Amercan
Finanes
Phoerrving
Washington
America
King Christian
Beef famine threatens Klondike as cold packs scarce
Letters from Dawson estate warn that by December end there will be no fresh meat left in the Klondike. Beef is priced at 1 per pound with little supply. Moose and caribou herds have dwindled since Yukon settlement, making game scarce even for Indians. Fresh beef shipped on ice cannot reach Dawson before March 1.
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ATI Nnr
Tacoma
Wash
Dawson Estate
Yukon
Dawson
Fatal Burn Fire Ends Four Year Old Penny Healy Life
Edward Cealy Healy, four, son of John J Healy of Somerville, died at Somerville Hospital after burns from a candle on Saturday night. His mother had left the house when the child, in bed, lit a candle to locate a lost penny and the flame ignited his nightdress. He was rushed to the hospital by ambulance.
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Boston
M. Holmes & Co
Mr. Holmes
Melrose Water Department
Middlesex Board of County Commissioners
Ee Art Offee
Endeavor Engine Company
Melrose
Crystal Lake
Sons of Temperaince
Wyoming Lodge of
Waverley
Royal Arch Masons
Knights Templaurs
Pest
Lordell Sbodee
I. of
Jeet Gould
Knights Templars
Watcr
Main Street
Chelsea
John Buck
County Road
That City
Mr. Buck
American Pharmaceutical Association
Phebe Burnham Parker
Pierpont Parker
John
Chelsea Fire Department
Old Washington Hose Company
Chelsea Veteran V Firemens Associa
Edward Cealy
John Jd. Healy
Alen Street
Somerville
Somerville Hospital
Hflis
Martin HK. Peterson
Peterson
Boston Lodge No. 10
Benevolent and Protective Order of Flks
Scandia Lodge
Knights Ofviltas
Owl Club Reunion Plans Elaborate 16th Concert
The South Boston Owl Club members gather for their sixteenth annual concert and ball at Bethesda Hall Broadway this evening. A yesterday special meeting announced that arrangements completed a recordly elaborate program for the festive occasion.
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South Boston
Owl Club
Bethesda Hall
Broadway
Committee On
Pastor of Lynn Central Congregational Resigns Quietly
In Lynn on December 2 the Rev. Albert W. Moore resigned as pastor of the Central Congregational Church amid long standing tensions. Malcontents blamed his focus on scholarship over social duties, noting dwindling attendance and high pew rents. Moore said he had intended to resign and cited financial strain and leadership limits as factors.
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Rome
St. Peter's Cathedral
Ater Leo
Girolamo Maria Gotti
Congregation of Indulgences
Cardinal Gotti
Lynn
Central Congregational Church
Albert W. Moore
Dr. Moore
Pr. Moore
Moore
Pasetors
More
Iren
Day Leads South Boston Club in Sixteen Year Reunion
William J. Day, a South Boston law student, presides over a club reunion promising to surpass all prior events. The spacious hall is holiday decorated and invites many state and city dignitaries. Arrangements include transportation via the West End company for outlying districts.
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Sion
William J. Day
South Boston
Cit
West End
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Luzon
Ice
Calamba
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Aletrose
Val'tion
Tso
Robert Gerry
Steapham
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John Gould
Abraham Lin
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Francis Whitmore
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Bowdoin College
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Pretor
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Jonathan C. Howes
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Maiyvern Street
Curtis C. Goss
Chestnut Park
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William A. Carrie
York Terrace
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Lincoln
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Classical Institute
A. L P. Martin
Board of Aldermen
Board Shell
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Alesander Leach
SBP
Runzeles Pritts Press Conmimpany
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Penny
Reunion
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Gentral Congregational
C.m.Jaint
Central Congregational Church of
Riv. A. Vw
Ett Nodare
South Boston Owl Club
Phillipsburg
Penn
Berwind-White Coal Mining Company
M. KR. Peterson
Gillespie
S, Pierce & CO
F, Hovey & CO
Martha T. Tiron
Sebastian L. Gihm
Maplewood
Thekla M. Thomas
Columblia Street
Henry H. French
Maldenentre Congregational Church
Ella Levy v. Maplewood
Charles J. Oderweller, Jr
Roxbury
Broom
Sebastian Gahm
Philip A. Gahm
Mapleswood
Columbia Street
Mapleyood
Boutille
McLean Hospital
Hoveiion & Dur
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