Brightest Africa and its people described in Transvaal vision
The article contrasts explorers reports with a lively account of Brightest Africa from the Cape to the Zambesi. It praises resources and ports while offering harsh judgments on Afrikander and Malay peoples, detailing racial stereotypes and attire including Cape Town to Simonstown descriptions and native footwear.
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Livingston
Stanley
de Brazza
Africa
Cape Town
Zambesi River
Simonstown
Cape of Good Hope
Cape Town described as picturesque yet dirty and perilous
A colonial-era observer portrays Cape Town at distance as lovely with Table Mountain views but closer scrutiny reveals filth, dust storms, and harsh social images. The piece condemns Adderley Street, describes wind and rain patterns, and asserts Malay and Kaffir populations in stark, prejudiced terms.
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Cape Town
Table Mountain
Indian Ocean
Th Town
Adderley Street
Broadway
Cape Town a Magnet for Gold Seekers and Travelers
The author argues civilization is a distant goal for inhabitants while Cape Town acts as a hub for diverse nationalities and adventurers drawn by gold. He notes massive yearly arrivals of about 100 000 with a resident population around 40 000, mainly white but including many darker races.
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Cape Town
Cape Town Parliaments and Table Mountain Landmark
The piece describes Cape Town’s political centers in the Botanical Gardens under Cecil Rhodes, with Table Mountain as a striking nearby feature. It notes the city’s harbor views toward the Southern Atlantic and Indian Ocean, and reflects on the diamond and gold regions shaping Africa’s future, ending with Edgar Mels.
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Cecil Rhodes
Botanical Gardens
Cape Town
Rhodes
Table Mountain
Lion’s Kloof
Atlantic
Indian Ocean
Africa
Edgar Mels
Earthquake Reported in Craig Colorado Area
An earthquake shook Craig Colorado and surrounding areas on January 19 with tremors felt in town and ten miles east. Objects fell from shelves and clocks stopped, followed by a half hour of strong winds without serious damage reported.
Bell to sound at Burnt Island light station
The Lighthouse Board notifies mariners that a machinery struck bell will be installed at Burnt Island light on the southeast part of Burnt Island near Boothbay Harbor. In fog it will double blow every minute, with the bell tower located about 60 feet southeast of the light tower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lighthouse Board
Burnt Island
Boothbay Harbor
Burns Birthday Souvenir Card By Gilchrist Co Elevates Boston Taste
A handsome souvenir issued by Gilchrist Co marks the anniversary of Robert Burns birth in Boston. The card features a central portrait of the poet with corner cuts of Ayr birthplace the church at Ayr the Burns monument inmonument to his memory in Albany and Kilmarnock. It has been praised by observers.
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Boston
Gilchrist & Co
Bobbie Burns
Ayr
Burns
Kilmarnock
Albany
Anniversary Sermon at Dulley Street Baptist Church
The Dulley Street Baptist Church marked its sixth anniversary with Rev. A. S. Gumbart delivering a sermon on church life success. He cited membership growth from 41 to 104 and a raised total between ninety and ninety five thousand dollars. He praised the press as a modern missionary agency and urged ongoing revival, personal work, and a hopeful view of peace and God’s fatherhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dulley Street Baptist Church
A. S. Gumbart
Boston
Gumbart
Maine
California
Jericho
Malden Men in Summer Street Dispute Ends with Assault
Charles Curry and James J. Corey both local Malden residents and Boston businessmen clashed on Summer street. Corey struck Curry in the mouth, knocking out four teeth. Curry reported the incident at the police station and filed a complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Charles Curry
James J. Corey
Boston
Summer Street
Corey
Curry
Elderly man shoots self near Wilbraham
Frank Amo aged 83 killed himself at his Longmeadow road home this morning. Authorities cite illness and family troubles as probable motives for the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Amo
Longmeadow Road
Wilbraham
Body found in woods identified as Nathan Flint in Andover
LAWRENCE Jan 19 The body found in the woods in Westford Saturday was that of Nathan Flint of Andover. The remains were identified today by Flint's son.
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Lawrence
Westford
Nathan Flint
Andove
Flint
Boston Carriage Drivers’ Ball Opens Tonight in Cotillon Hall
The Boston Carriage Drivers’ Benevolent Association hosts its first scena te in Cotillon Hall tonight with dancing from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. Attendees will enjoy a formal event to benefit the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Cotillon Hall
Sermon Highlights Christian Confidence at Washingtonian Home
Rev W H Baldwin preached on Christian Confidence at the Washingtonian Home in Waltham Street. The service honored Phillips Brooks on the upcoming third anniversary of his death and cited Brooks as a Christian hero who preached hope and optimism to youth and Americans.
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Baldwin
The
Christian Union
Washingtonian
Waltham Street
Paul
Berkeley Temple
Phillips Brooks
Brooks
Thou Shalt and Thou Shalt Not at Parker Memorial
Rev. Charles G. Ames spoke on obedience and the commandments at Parker Memorial. He argued moral law stems from love written on the heart, making duty joyful and earthly life divine through righteous living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Ames
Parker Memorial
War Sermon by Somerville Pastor Sparks Debate
The Rev. L. M. Powers of Cross Street Universalist Church urged cautious views on war in a morning sermon. He argued for liberty and justice, stating he could support wars for defense or liberty but warned against nations settling disputes by violence and sensational press coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Powers
Cross Street Universalist Church
Somerville
England
America
Spain
Made to order 2 parts 40 pounds for $10 at Wheeler Co
Advertises tailor made to order 40 pound parts priced at ten dollars. Lists A W Wheeler and Co manufacturers located at 63 and 65 Hanover Street Boston opposite American House.
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A .W. Wheeler & CO
Time Tables for Local and Through Train Service
Washington Street cor State shows local and through train service with departures to Manchester Concord Nashua Plymouth and Montreal. Listings include 8:30 am 3 pm 5 pm and 7:30 pm across branches and stations such as Hanover Norwich St Johnsbury and White River Junction with Sunday times and special routes to Quebec Boston and Chicago.
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Washington St
Cor
State
C. Wll
Portland
Augusta
Bangor
Bar Harbor
Concord
N. BL
Lewiston
St.stephen
N. B
ST Andrews
Su. Conway
Intervale
GLEN
Patwfords
Fabyans
Twin Mountain
White Hired
Jefferson
Lancaster
Grand Trunk R. R
M1aine Central
Wree Asset
Thomaston
Rockland
Qufbec
North Conway
Astport
Calais
ST. Andrews
ST. John B
Manches
Bui
N. H
Boston
North Weare
Henniver
Tilton
Lareport
Meredith
Ashland
Laconta
Spahalgal Ca
Plymouth
Warren
Haverhill
Campton
Oath
Woodstock
Eger Wasset Valley
Brances Va
Lisbon
Prue Itas
Whitefield
A. Fabyans
Franklin
Lebanon
White River
Aea
Bristol
Claremont
Branc Bek
Norwich
Hanover
Bradford
ST. Johnsbury
Newport
Sherbrooke
Quebec
Ae Eee
Quebec C
Slenteaad
Boston Air Line
Chicago
the West
G. T. Ry
Fast Express
C. P. Ry. da
Oston
Fitchboard
Washington Street
Union Station
Causeway Street
J. R. Watson
New York
New Haven
Hartford R.R. al
Cvlountz
Park Square
New London
Shore Line
Air Line
Middletown
Fall River
Stonington
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Maryland
Providence
New Bedford
Cottage City
Kneelan
Abington
Duxbury
Aynewport
Aynew
Nantucket
Boston & Albany
Ei Marlboro
Fitchburg
Leominster
Penn
Old State House
Park Square Station
Les Limited
Knee
Street Station
L. H. Palmer
Geo. L. Connor
E. G. Allen
A.C. Kendall
Pass
Mgr
Agt
Boston & Albany Railroad
Installation in Malden Names New Pastor at First Parish Universalist
The Rev. James F. Albion was installed as pastor of the First Parish Universalist Church in Malden. Distinguished clergymen from Tufts College and Boston led the ceremonies. Since his arrival in January membership has grown. officers consider building a new church in the West End.
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James F. Albion
First Parish Universalist Church
Malden
Fitchburg
E. H Capen
D. D
Tufts College
S. H. Roblin
Columbus Avenue Church
Boston
F. O. Hall
Nrth
Cambridge
N. H. Dea
Medford
J. S. Cier F Melrose
Revela MM Powers
Somerville
L. E. Pease
Wecome
B. H. Bailey
Unitarian Church of
Bishop dedicates chapel at Sacred Heart parish
In Woonsocket Rhode Island on January 19 Bishop Harkins dedicated the new Sacred Heart chapel, planned as a temporary worship space ahead of a future church building.
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Woonsocket
R. I
Harkins
Chinese laundryman in clash with five men in Bridgeport
Joe Lang, a Chinese laundryman in Bridgeport, was assaulted by five men who demanded to smoke. Lang fired a revolver in the air but struck no one. One assailant, Thomas Walsh, was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
Joe Lang
Thomas Walsh
Joseph T Thayer D Ad. Obituary in Easthampton
Joseph T Thayer aged 83 died at his home in Easthampton this morning after a life as a successful businessman and town leader. He had been prominent in Easthampton and Williamsburg where he formerly lived and was a well known abolitionist.
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Easthampton
Joseph T. Thayer
Williamsburg
Tragedy at Boward Avenue Crossing in Bridgeport
Frank Delbach a 40 year old Bridgeport resident was killed at 5 30 pm when struck by the Boston express bound east he stepped under the gate onto the track apparently not seeing the train. He was unmarried and from Bridgeport Connecticut.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Frank Delbach
Boston Express
Boward Avenue
American Wringer Co. Market Bulletin on Home Goods
The American Wringer Co. offers wringers and sweepers including bed mangling springs and car pet sweepers. Repairs for all wringer models are provided. Mail orders are promptly attended to and customers can call Tremont 764 for information.
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The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
City
Tremont
Mortgagee Powers Sells East Boston Lot At Auction
By power of sale in a Massachusetts mortgage from Catherine Clows to James L Powers dated December 31 1802 the East Boston property will be auctioned at 12 o clock noon on Saturday February 15 1806 at 61 Court Street Boston. The sale includes land with buildings bounded by Condor Street passageways and land of C C Gilbert with easements and the westerly half of the first passageway. There is a prior mortgage of 1000 and unpaid taxes. Terms require 200 down and balance within ten days after delivery of deed. Mortgagee James L Powers.
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Catherine Clows
James L. Powers
Suffolk County
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Court Street
Boston
East
Condor Street
C. C. Gilbert
Edward S. Rand
Charles M. Woodin
Suffolk
East Boston Savings Bank
Death notices from Charlestown and city address
Blagdon Gertrude Elizabeth aged 15 years 3 months 21 days died in Charlestown. Compton Jennie aged 85 years died at 44 Lawrence street. Carey Mary T died Jan 17 at 41 Maden street with funeral arrangements in the Cathedral and at her home.
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Blagdon
Charlestown
Gertrude Elizabeth
Thomas J
Ellen M. Blagdon
Compton
Lawrence Street
This City
Jennie Compton
James J. Alt Mary Floyd
Carey
Maden Street
Mary T
Edward and
Hanorah Carey
Public Auction of Boston Property in Allains Place
Massachusetts sale of real estate in Suffolk pending partition. On January 22 at 3 PM a brick building with six rooms on Allains Place near Cambridge Street Boston to be sold with a $300 deposit. The parcel measures about 32 feet by 16 feet with a passageway and right of way to Bridge Street. Commissioner Francis B. Patten lists sale details at 23 Milk Street Boston.
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Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Superior Court
County of
Suffolk
Ids Wheelock
Augustus BF. Arnold
Allains Place
Cambridge Street
Boston
Maiu County
Massachusetts
Anderson Street
Bridge Street
Elen Bower
Francis B. Patten
Milk St
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Lews
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Nantucket Shoals
Nottingham
Lewis
Wilson
Anchorage
F. B. Wallace
South Africa
Tiptop
Mystery
Shortstory Publishing Company
Mass
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C. I. Hood.& Co
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Colorado
Mr. Gumbart
Dudley Street Baptist
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W. H. Baldwin
Puritana Compound CO
Concord, N. H
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Boston & Maine RR
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Western & Eastern Livisions
Weirs
D. J. Flandep
S. Gen'l Pass
Phapel
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Jones—Jameson
Rutland, Vt
I. S. Brown
Charles EF. Jones
Abigal Jameson
J. Newman & Sons
Messenger's Notics
William R. Good
Court House
Pemberton Square
Joseph P. Silsby, JR
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W. L. Smith & Company
William
Handy
Charles L. Razoux
W. B. Handy
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Natures
Fitchburg Railroad
Causeway
Koosae Tunnel
Fitchbure
North Adams
Williamstown
Iroy
Saratoga
Utica
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Elmira
Syracuse
Rochester
Watertown
Udalo
Nittgate Falls
Hamilton
Toronto
Detroit
Cleveland
Cineins Nau
St. Louis
Points West
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Worthwest Mail
Bowton
Troy
Niagara Falls
Pacific Express
Lake Champlain
Keene, Bellows Falls
White River Jet
Rutland
Whitehall
Port Edward
Glens Falls
Piattaburgh
Adiondacks
Burlington
St. Albans
Malona
Ogdensburg
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Montreal
Points
Virmont
Canada
Day Express
Wagner
Albaney
Michigan Central R. R
Cincinnati
Big Four
Hartford
New Waves
Springfield
NEW_YORK LIMITED
Washington Stor
Kneeland St
A. S. Hanson
Almanac
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