Professor Garner Alive and Needing 300 Dollars
S A Merrill of Mechanics National Bank reports a cable from San Thome indicating Professor Garner is alive and in need of three hundred dollars to continue his expedition. He notes Garner’s use of private support and a syndicate of newspapers to fund the 1899 trip from New York to Gaboon and the French Congo.
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S. A. Merrill
The
Mechanics’ National Bank
R. L. Garner
San Thome
Africa
Merrill
Europe
New York
Gaboon
French Congo
Libreville
Professor Garner
Garner
Harvard professors chosen Stanford University
Cal January 17. The vacancies of Professors Howard and Spencer have been filled by Professors Lapsley and Warren of Harvard. They are en route to Stanford and will assume duties next week. Acting president Branner said any professor unwilling to support Dr Jordan would have to leave the university.
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Stanford University
Cal
Howard and
Spencer
Lapsley and
Warren
Harvard
Stanford
N. R. Branner
Jordan
Miles and Quincy Named Honorary Members of Boston Light Infantry
At a Wednesday evening meeting of the Boston Light Infantry Veteran Corps Lieutenant-General Nelson A Miles was elected an honorary member. General Miles served with the Tigers in 1861 at age 21. The Hon Josiah Quincey was also elected an honorary member and has long been active, with his father and grandfather both serving as Tigers commanders.
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Boston Light Infantry Veteran Corps
Nelson A. Miles
Miles
The
Tigers
Josiah Quincey
Corps
Death of Murray Hall Reveals Woman Behind Employ Ment Agency
New York reports that Murray Hall, Sixth Avenue employment agency owner, died of cancer. Dr William C Gallagher and neighbors confirm Hall was biologically female, and Coroner Zucca states the deceased Murray Hall was a woman. Hall's wife died two years after a twenty year marriage.
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New York
Murray Hall
Sixth Avenue
Hall
William C. Gallagher
Gallagher
Zucca
Halt Calls On State Navy Lexington Could Be Laid Up
Massachusetts navy is reduced to the lone craft Lexington built by Arthur D Storey of Essex and commanded by Captain Proctor. The Ways and Means Committee voted 10 to 1 to cut the 8000 dollar annual appropriation, forcing dry dock status unless restored. Objections cite vague firing salute charges and missing log records. a legislative hearing is promised with further developments.
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Massachusetts Navy
Arthur D. Storey
Essex
Lexington
Proctor
Buzzard’s Bay
Cape Cod
Committee On Ways and Means
Fairhaven
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Long Island
Committee On
Reed
Taunton
Wade
Independent Bachelor Girls host pink and white theatre party
A theatre party and supper were given by the Independent Bachelor Girls last night. Five members wore pink and five wore white. Dignitaries included Gertrude Pray president Ruby F Queen vice president Rose A Seegraber treasurer Agnes J Hamilton secretary and members Alice Cushman Annie Collins Annie Rus sell May Baker Lillian Reynolds Annie Donovan Frank Bates George Little Charles Baker Clifford Reynolds Charles Morse Thomas Burdick William Collins Carle Hamilton Wilfred Hamilton William Crowley.
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Bachelor Girls
Gertrude Pray
Ruby F. Queen
Rose A. Seegraber
Agnes J. Hamilton
Alice Cushman
Annie Collins
Annie Russell
May Baker
Lillian Reynolds
Annie Donovan
Frank Bates
George Little
Charles Baker
Clifford Reynolds
Charles Morse
Thomas Burdick
William Collins
Carle Hamilton
Wilfred Hamilton
William Crowley
Widow of ribber king Banigan dies in Chicago
A message from Chicago reports Mrs. Joseph Banigan widow of the ribber king dropped dead this morning. The note arrives in Providence as the news is confirmed by friends.
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Providence, R. I
Joseph Banigan
Ribber King
Chicago
City council approves raises for fire department staff
The Common Council debated loan orders and tied raises for firemen. Proposals set salaries for the fire commissioner at 6500 and for chiefs, assistants, engineers, drivers, and permanent men, with a hospital site loan of 400000 for consumption care.
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Riley
Hart
Ward
Mullen
Flanagan
Kiley
Fitzgerald
Jackson
Flynn
Carter
Davenport
O'Hare
Common Council
Allied Printing Trades Council
O'Toole
Ward 18
Boston
Young Men’s Christian Association jubilee convention met in city
The entertainment committee of the YMCA jubilee convention met at the Association building in Mechanics’ Hall to plan the June 11 to 16 gathering chaired by Chauncey Brewer. Ralph C. Goodwin was elected secretary with a large roster of committee members. Delegates from across the country and abroad are expected, signaling a major event for the city.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Mechanics’ Building
Association
Chauncey Brewer
Ralph C. Goodwin
Messrs
J. M. Sturgis
A. KE. Dennis
J. W. Cone
Harry P. Bosson
John R. Hague
George H. Flint
John W. Cawley
Samuel McNaugher
George BE. Atwood
Stoughton Bell
James A. Floyd
Frank E. Bundy
M. D
D. Fletcher Barber
Charles C. Barry
John Gilchrist
M. Sayford
Charles A. Eaton
Charles EK. Kish
J. R. W. Shapleigh
Samuel Usher
E. A. Trowbridge
Georgel. Richards
George M. Butler
A. C. Stone
W. E. Macurda
Three Day Christian Endeavor Union Convention Dates
Tremont Temple and Park Street Church will host a three day October convention of the Christian Endeavor Union. New England unions are invited. Committee chairs include George W. Coleman chairman and Rev W J McElveen vice chairman with Rev J J Dunlop, A C Grainger secretary, B H Thompson treasurer, F W Dickerman press, John F Cowan halls, A J Crockett reception, J B Grove music, H I E Washburn printing, W Harry Thompson accommodations.
Readville Freight Tragedy Near Hyde Park Bridge
A freight train on the Midland division of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad found two men atop a box car in Readville yesterday morning. One man, Timothy Coughlin, was dead with a crushed head. the other, Edward Welch of Boston, was stunned but revived. Welch, nicknamed Chicken Welch, gave details identifying himself and said Coughlin had relatives in South Boston. It is believed they were struck by a bridge near the Hyde Park and Boston line.
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Readville
Midland Division
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Edward Welch
Boston
Timothy Coughlin
Coughlin
Welch
Hyde Park
Massachusetts Reform Club Dinner for Boutwell
William Cushing Wail reports Governor Crane is pleased the Reform Club will host a dinner for former Governor Boutwell but cannot attend due to a prior engagement.
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William Cushing Wail
Massachusetts Reform Club
Crane
Boutwell
Strength and vigor through renewed vitality and blood
The passage urges readers to set their system for maximum vitality. It stresses vitality as life force and claims renewed blood enhances vigor. It concludes that building strength is best achieved by increasing vitality through proper renewal.
Morse's Yellow Dock praised by Taunton patient
Mrs Mary Wood of Taunton Massachusetts writes she recovered from side pains constipation liver trouble and indigestion after using Morse's Yellow Dock for weeks. She left a grateful recommendation noting prior failures with other remedies and physicians.
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Morse
Mary Wood
Taunton
Moorse
Yellow Dock Co
City Square
Mass
Yellow Dock
Morse's
Yellow Docks
Cooper St
British Cruiser Lands Marines at Lambert's Bay to Intercept Boers
A British cruiser began landing men at Lambert's Bay as part of operations to intercept Boer forces. The action focused on sending troops ashore to locate targets and disrupt Boer movement along the coast.
British cruiser Sybille wrecked near Lambert's Bay
The British second class cruiser Sybille ran aground at Steinbock Fontein near Lambert's Bay while intercepting Boers. Two holes in the hull were reported with one drowning. the rest were saved by the transport City of Cambridge.
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Cape Town
Sybille
Lambert's Bay
London
Admiralty
The
Cape
Steinbock Fontein
Standarde
Cambridge
South Africa
Stage Attractions and Theater Notices of the Week
Sherrie Mathews from Mathews and Bulger suffers a slight stroke. The Burgomaster and Florodora are early Columbia Theatre draws. Neinhardt and Coquelin visit Boston Theatre next month with repertory including Laigion. San Toy exceeds expectations at the Museum. Way Down East draws big crowds at Tremont. Maude Adams shines in I Laigion at Tollis. Kellar’s new illusions encore at Park Theatre. The Mormon Wife continues at Boston Theatre with Janssen’s Superba to follow. Ben Hur enraptures at Colonial. Uncle Tom’s Cabin still draws at Grand Opera House. Across the Continent a hit at Bowdoin Square. Charles J. Moss to play Cardinal in Miladi and the Musketeer at Columbia. Porgiven leaves Grand after this week. Chuck Connors’s company nicknames signal Bowery flavor. Mile. Latina showcases a neat sight act at Keith’s. Ugo Biondi’s marvel changes at Music Hall today and tomorrow. Geisha girls close at Austin & Stone’s tomorrow. Julia Marlowe injured in New York, stabbing hand during When Knighthood Was in Flower. Minnie Ashley returns to Sanley at the Museum tonight after illness.
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San Tov
Park Theatre
Boston Theatre
Janscn
Chuck Connors
Bowery
Sheeney Annie
Lizzie
Louise
Hers Nobs
Dan
Butsy Haley
Plug Kelley
Keith's
Ugo Biondi
Music Hall
Austin & Stone
Julia Marlowe
England urged to improve higher education facilities
In London Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, chancellor of Birmingham University, urged English leaders to expand higher education. He criticized Lord Rosebery's recent speech and noted England lags behind in manufacturing and commerce, citing Times articles on American efficiency. In Fall River, Matthew C D Borden bought 150000 regualrs at 31 8 cents, delivering by March 1, ending a long dull period and boosting the market.
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London
Joseph Chamberlain
Birmingham University
England
Lord Rosebery
Chamberlain
London Times
Fall River
Matthew C. D. Borden
Mckinley Dinners Cancelled Due to Illness
Washington reports the presidency continues its recovery from the recent attack of grip while Dr. Rixey advises cancellations of official winter receptions and Cabinet dinners. A few official dinners may be rescheduled later in the season.
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Washington
Jan
New Haven Official Arrested for Fraud Involving Tea Firm
Edward W. Haines secretary of the New Haven Mirror Company was arrested on a charge of obtaining money under false pretences. Police say he is also wanted in Boston on a similar matter connected to dealings with a tea and coffee firm.
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New Haven, Conn
Edward W. Haines
New Haven Mirror Company
Haines
Boston
Mandate Issued In Neely Case Reaches New York Court
The U S Supreme Court mandate in the Neely case was issued and turned to the attorney general for forwarding to the southern district of New York's district attorney. If no further action is taken, Neely faces transfer to Cuba in line with the court ruling.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Neely
New York
Cuba
Crown Prince Oscar Opens Rigsdag as Regent in Sweden
In Stockholm on January 17 Crown Prince Oscar opened the Rigsdag for the first time in his role as regent. He made a favorable impression during the ceremony and proceedings.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Oscar
Rigsdag
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