Brave Jameson and the surrender that saved his men
Cap tain Thatcher recounts the Jameson raid from start to surrender near Krugersdorp. The Boer siege, laagering, and heavy fire left the party outnumbered ten to one, with Jameson offering himself to save his men. Thatcher escaped by posing as a Times correspondent and praises Jameson as a grand, generous leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
World Today
Thatcher
United States
India
Jameson
Cape Town
World
Krugersdorp
Sluiter
Johannesburg
Pretoria
Rand
Times
Mandalay
Black Mountains
General Stewart
Jim
Americans in Johannesburg Send Christmas Greeting to Kruger
Mail advices from Cape Town report Jan 1 arrivals at Plymouth. Americans in Johannesburg met on Christmas Day and adopted a message to President Kruger stating they stand with him and will build higher, with wishes for a merry Christmas and a happy New Year for the Rand.
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London
Plymouth
Cape Town
Johannesburg
Kruger
Rand
Maoris Offer Guerrilla Regiment for Transvaal War
North Island Maoris telegraph to Earl of Glasgow Governor of New Zealand offering to form a guerilla regiment for service in the Transvaal if needed. The offer comes as the empire weighs military options in Africa.
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New Zealand
Transvaal
Auckland
N. Z
North Island
Earl of Glasgow
Mosquito Territory Changes Reported in Colon
It is reported that the Mosquito Indians led by Chief Andrew Hendy will invite Chief Clarence to return. Clarence was deposed by the Nicaraguans in 1894 and later lived in Jamaica where he reportedly received a pension from the British government. Hendy had succeeded Clarence.
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Colon
Andrew Hendy
Clarence
Mosquito Territory
Jamaica
Chief Hendy
Gypsy Smith Urges Born Again Faith At People's Temple
English evangelist Gypsy Smith addressed a large audience at People's Temple last evening. He warned that many professing believers do not know true godliness and said churches tolerating such people are not churches but ecclesiastical clubs.
Mary Brown Dies in Sudden Hemorrhage at Home
Mary Brown aged 32, unmarried, of 37 Anderson Street, died suddenly in her room at 950 last night. Death attributed to a hemorrhage of the brain and apo market?
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Mary Brown
Anderson Street
Armenians Rally In Somerville Church Support for Armenian Sufferers
East Somerville churches unite at Franklin Street Church for an Armenian relief rally led by Mrs. Julia Ward Howe and M. H. Gulesian. Speakers denounced Turkish actions, urged U.S. action, and a telegram to Secretary Olney was ordered to back Clara Barton’s relief venture.
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East
Somerville
Franklin Street
Armenia
Julia Ward Howe
M. H. Gulesian
Boston
Walter C. Bailey
Venezuelan
Transvaal
Christendom
Gulesian
England
Venezuela
A. E. Winship
R. L. Green
Olney
Clara Barton
New York
Berlin Denies Break in Triple Alliance Amid Tensions
Still in intact, Berlin declares rumors of England's hostility shaking the Drei bund unfounded. No power suggests modifying terms or withdrawing. Berlin and Vienna note Italy’s Abyssinia ventures strain resources but deny endangering the alliance.
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Triple Alliance
Berlin
England
Germany
Vienna
Italy
Abyssinia
A C H Meeting in Dexter Hall in Wells Memorial
A. C. H. meeting of the Suffolk county directory was held in Dexter Hall Wells Memorial building with County President William J. Cronin presiding. The report on the late Hibernian demonstration at the Boston Theatre shows it was financially successful. A requisition signed by fifty applicants seeks permission to organize a new Back Bay division. Division 24 Roxbury asks to organize a Hibernian Knights company. The Hibernian Total Abstinence Society invites county division to a march in Faneuil Hall on March 4, which they accept.
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A. C. H. Directory
Suffolk County
Dexter Hall
Wells Memorial Building
William J. Cronin
Hibernian
Boston Theatre
Back Bay
Roxbury
Hibernian Knights
Hibernian Total Abstinence Society of Boston
Faneuil Hall
British Squadron Returns to Spithead Amid Arbitration Debate
The government delays a clear objective for the Squadron as anti German fever cools. All ships reach Spithead while a February cabinet meeting prepares the Queen's speech. If no US dispute progress is shown, arbitration becomes a main amendment to the address, risking Conservative Liberal splits.
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Spithead
United States
Washington
England Must Take Initiative Says Venezuelan Agent
C Marxen-Eraso arrived from Venezuela and told reporters that reports of unrest there are exaggerated. He traveled across Venezuela and found no bravado or warlike mood, noting prosperity and desire for arbitration. He said Venezuela would resist aggression but seeks a hearing and only England’s positive aggression could trigger war.
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New York
C. Marxen-Eraso
Venezuela
Flint, Eddy & Co
Marxen- Eraso
Ciudad Boliver
Marxen-Hrase
England
London Chronicle Reports Venezuela and England Set Inquiry
The London Chronicle states it is probable that England and Venezuela will order inquiries into land settlements and cessions in the disputed territory. The move may renew negotiations and form the basis for arbitration.
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London Chronicle
Venezuela
England
London
the Chronicle
Abandon Makalle Fort as Abyssinians Seek Peace Terms
A Messowah dispatch says Makalle remains Italian. Menelik may seek peace but conditions unclear. Abyssinians, about 565000 strong, with most armed with Remington rifles and 10000 with lances, allegedly seek to gain time for another assault.
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Rome
Messowah
Makalle
Menelik
Early American Theatre Note on Mrs Eliza Whitlock and Washington
A theatrical anecdote from Shaks pere's Heroines on the Stage highlights Mrs Eliza Whitlock sister of Mrs Siddons and the Kembles. She debuted in London as Portia Feb 22 1784 and later starred in Boston 1796 earning 450 dollars plus a benefit, and even performed before George Washington in Philadelphia.
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Shakspere
Philadelphia
Eliza Whitlock
Boston
Portia
United States Senate committee backs Monroe doctrine shift
The Daily News calls as serious the Senate committee on foreign relations adoption of Senator Davis's Davis revolution supporting the Monroe doctrine. It urges Lord Salisbury to pursue arbitration methods soon. It suggests the Venezuelan commission stalls, possibly with President Cleveland's tacit approval.
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London
The
Daily News
United States
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Davis
Lord Salisbury
Cleveland
Deerfoot the famed runner dies at Cattaraugus reserve
Buffalo dispatch reports Deerfoot Louis Bennett died on the Cattaraugus reservation. The famed Indian long distance runner went to England in 1861 where he defeated rivals and earned royal recognition from the Prince of Wales. His signature feat was ten miles in 52 minutes.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Deerfoot
Cattarauqua
Louis Bennett
England
Prince of Wales
Britain denies seeking alliance in European review
London January 20 The Standard prints a review of the European situation stating emphatically that Great Britain does not seek an alliance with any power.
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London
The
Standard
Great Britain
Woman Seeks Book Gift for Boston Boy at Local Store
A woman asks for a book gift for a Boston boy. A clerk suggests Chopin's last study in C minor as a suitable pick, noting its brief, five syllables. The exchange appears in a Bel Air Democrat column.
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Boston
Chopin
Bel Air Democrat
Boarders joke hints at poor boarding house meals
A newly arrived guest asks why the top drawer of a boarding house bureau will not open or close. A friend quips that the reason is the quality of the board, a light remark reflecting the era.
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Westchester Globe
Garnicht to Armoy Core dialogue about pension base
A fragmentary exchange questions pension basis with a puzzled reply about fear impacting growth. The text presents a terse, unclear conversation likely from a historical or dialectal source.
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Garnicht
Armoy Core
Ruth
Suspect pedler linked to Somerville assault on two girls
Still at large police pursue a Somerville assault suspect seen with a man selling a whip near Leverett street stabling. Officer Gilmore queries a pedler described as the assailant, with a reward offered by Mr Gormally for information. Laths found in the victim’s team may help identify the culprit.
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Somerville
Gilmore
Station 2
Pedler
Leverett Street
Boston
Gormally
Somerville Pedlers
Carlisle for President in Democratic contest rises
Cincinnati dispatch notes strong signals John G Carlisle is an avowed presidential candidate. It contrasts Carlisle’s bid with President Cleveland who reportedly rejects a future nomination. Utah Governor Caleb West backs Carlisle while Washington delegates show loyalty shifts tied to Secretary of the Treasury.
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Cincinnati
The
Tribune
John G. Carlisle
Cleveland
Washington
Arlington Hotel
Carlisle
Caleb West
Utah
Persistent Arson Attacks Target Gould Tenement House
Malden on January 19. A renewed attempt to burn the four story Gould tenement on Avon street was stopped by the fire department after flames were found under the front stairs. The house has been set afire six or seven times in three months. police investigation continues and several youths arrested earlier are out on bail.
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Malden
Samuel Gould
Avon Street
Edgeworth
Fire at Franklin Park damages wooden building
The Box 528 alarm at 2 50 P M yesterday summoned Patrolman Donovan to a fire in a two and one half story wooden building in Franklin Park owned and occupied by Guesano Vernazzani. The cause is unknown. Damage about 100 dollars.
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Donovan
Franklin Park
Guesano Vernazzani
Brewer Store Fire Damages Glidden Shop in Brewer
A morning blaze in Brewer destroyed Charles G. Glidden’s grocery and Roland Bradbury’s machine shop. Total loss about 1500 with 1100 insured. Local firefighters fought the flames.
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Bangor
Brewer
Charles G. Glidden
Roland Bradbury
President Dole and Hawaiians Favor Annexation Views
In Honolulu January reports President Dole explains Hawaii’s status while sentiment remains pro annexation. A Japan threat discussion includes fears of Russian access. Consul Shisaizu comments personally on regional risk.
Annexation Outlook in Hawaii Under Queen Liliuokalani
A Honolulu interview outlines U S policy views on annexation with President Cleveland considering a popular vote. natives favor annexation while fearing alcohol and depopulation. Queen Liliuokalani’s stance remains cautious as Hawaii edges toward a union with the United States.
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Cleveland
Congress
United States
Great Britain
China
England
Hawaii
Columbia
Japan
Liliuokalani
Niebls-Gron
Navahoe to sail west Indies cruise from New York
Royal Ph Carroll plans a two month cruise to the West Indies aboard the Navahoe yacht. The yawl will fly the New York Yacht Club pennant with wife and sister aboard, Captain F Norton master, H Hagman mate, eight seamen, and a small crew amid ongoing comparisons with Valkyrie II and others.
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New York
Royal Ph Carroll
Navahoe
Britain
Calluna
Tome
West Indies
Carroll
Y ¥ Yacht Club
Mr. Carroll
Sist
F. Norton
H. Hagman
T Herreshoff Company
Cros
Griffin Denies Insane Asylum Claim With New York Match Talk
Brockton Jan 19 A Boston despatch says John T Griffin of Braintree is confined in the Massachusetts Asylum for the Insane. Griffin says the report stems from jealousy and that he has never been an inmate. He notes a prior hospital operation to remove a drum from his left ear and mentions letters from a man calling himself Mickey Finn proposing a bout with Erie in three weeks.
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Brockton
Boston
New York
John T. Griffin
Braintree
Maschusetts Asylum
Gri
Carney Hospital
Dixon
E M. Plum
Griffin
G@fin
Mickey” Finn
Manhattan
York
Erie
New Engl Checker Association Plans Annual Meeting in England
The New Engl Checker Association will hold its annual meeting in England with experts present. Directors urge all interested to send names to George H. Dean in Cambridge Street South Boston. A checker match between the Boston club and visiting players will be arranged and many have offered their services to help.
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Engl Checker Association
England
George H. Dean
Cambridge Street
South
Boston
Pianos and Power: How Hard a Pianist Plays
Readers learn that pressing a piano key with enough force can mimic the heft of lifting a kettle lid. An American Art Journal note says a pianist may exert up to six pounds on a key for a single note, with Chopin's C minor study seen as two minutes of effort equating to about three tons of pressure.
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Von
American Art Journal
Avera
Chopin
Polishers' Union Calls Boycott Against Overma Company
Springfield reports a boycott of all goods manufactured by the Overma Company of Chicopee ordered by T. F. Daley president of the Nation Polishers' Union allied with the AFL. The dispute follows A. H. Overman s refusal to dismiss non union workers and reinstate strikers and discharged men.
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Springfield
Overma Company of
Chicopee
T. F. Daley
Nation Polishers’ Union
Amerian Federation of Labor
A. H. Overman
Chicopee Far Polishers’ Union
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Tremont, N. Y
Crry
Tae Branpretn Co
Canat Sr
Deshaving
Ville
Cincinnati Tribune
White House
Havana
Dole
Formosa
Gould
W. B. Badger & CO
Ortland St
Post
Honolulu
Kate Fields
Russia
Golden Gate
Shisaizu
Sanford B. Dole
Executive Building
Grippe
Dr. Leighton
Leighton & D Medicine CO
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NEW England Checker Association
Boston Register
U.S
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Murdock & CO
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