Bryan Begins Ten Day New England Speaking Tour
William J. Bryan left Washington for a ten day tour of New England. He arrives in Providence for a tonight speech, with a large Massachusetts delegation meeting him and escorting him to Boston. The trip includes banquets, receptions, and speeches in Portland Concord Springfield Holyoke Pittsfield North Adams and more with Democratic leaders and a busy schedule.
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William J. Bryan
Washington
New England
Providence
Rhode Island Line
Greene
Woonsocket
Little Rhody
National
Mr. Bryan
Massachusetts
Bryan
Callahan
State Committee
William S. McNary
A. C. Drinkwater
P. J. Daly
Charles Dr. Lewis
George Fred Williams
Robert Treat Paine, Jr
Stephen M. Walsh
Albert H. Ray
Boston
South Station
Fairfield Avenue
Pittsfield
North Adams
Mr. Mack
Struggle Over Boro fsky Board in Hebrew Ladies Helping Hand
The Hebrew Ladies Helping Hand Association met at Baldwin Place Hall and installed new officers led by Louis Sonnabend amid controversy over former officer Borofsky. Talks praised ongoing support for the Helping Hand Home for Destitute Jewish Children and debated delegation representation to the home.
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Hebrew Ladies’ Helping Hand Association
Baldwin Place Hal
S. Kurinsky
Louis Sonnabend
8. H. Borofsky
Helping Hand Home
Rabbi Schoher
Rabbi Margolis
Frank Wasgerman
Mr. Borofsky
Sailor from Philadelphia Ends Life in Revere Place Basement
Charles Wolfe a 48 year old German seaman from Philadelphia hanged himself in the basement of 1 Revere Place after arriving in the city about ten days ago. Penniless and half frozen he boarded with John H. Driscoll at Revere Place, received food then vanished. A fellow boarder found him Sunday morning hanging by the neck. police removed the body to Winkham’s Undertaker on Poward Street.
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Charles Wolfe
Philadelphia
Revere Place
John H. Driscoll
Wolfe
Storms delay several transatlantic steamships posting overdue status
The State of Nebraska remains nearly two weeks overdue after leaving Glasgow with 26 steerage passengers. Ethiopia lags about a week overdue amid bad western ocean weather. La Normandie, due Saturday, still not sighted. Irish patriots expect Maud Gonne aboard and plan a reception. The St Louis arrived thirty hours overdue after a tempestuous voyage with heavy seas and gales.
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New York
State of Nebraska
Allan State Line
Glasgow
Ethiopia
la Normandie
Fire Island
Maud Gonne
Joan of Arc
Miss Gonne
Transvaal
Orange Free State
St. Louis
Cecil B Harmon Buried In Honor Of Ninth Massachusetts
Funeral of Cecil B Harmon private in Company E Ninth Massachusetts was held at City Hospital yesterday afternoon. The full company escorted the body, celebrating the Santiago campaign and Spanish battles. The procession moved to Mt Benedict Cemetery where a receiving tomb holds the remains until Portland, Maine, transfer. A three volley salute and taps marked the interment amid many floral tributes from Santiago messmates, Company Lb, and his intended bride.
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Cecil B. Harmon
Massachusetts
City Hospital
Santiago
Father O'Neil
S. J
The
Immaculate Conception
Mt. Benedict
Portland
Healy
Harmon
Company Lb
Brida
Inquiry on Delayed Codification of Laws in Commonwealth
A Senate inquiry presses for an immediate report from a commission led by Judge Bell and ex-Senator Butler on codifying laws from 1881 to 1864. The delay drew criticism from Senator Joy and Rep Davenport, with projected total costs around 81 dollars and five years elapsed.
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Joy
Winchester
Davenport
Greenfield
Senate
House
Judiciary
Bell
Lawrence
William M. Butler
F. E. Hurd
Burgher defense and fall of Spion Kop during bold British assault
On the hill near Spion Kop the British and German‑Dutch contingents fought under heavy fire from Boers entrenched in trenches. After fierce shelling and infantry clashes the English center faltered and abandoned the position as 150 prisoners were sent to the head laager. Firing persisted into twilight with many Boers advancing.
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Heidelberg
Carolina
Spion Kop
Dublin Fusiliers
Fusiliers
Light Horse
The
Daily News
Spearman
Tabangame Mountain
Warren
King’s Royal Rifles
Potgieter
Splen Kop
Kopjes
Retreat Across Tugela Frays British Morale In London
London reports General Buller’s retreat across the Tugela after losses at Spion Kop. Battles, water shortages, and a disputed despatch fuel criticism of the campaign, while editorials urge concentration of force and warn of European repercussions.
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London
Buller
Tugela
Spion Kop
War Office
Pretoria
Warren
Lawmaker cites cotton mill notices dispute
Representative Murphy of Lawrence challenged Chief Wade over a mill law requiring conspicuous notices of specifications and prices inside cotton and woollen plants. Wade could not locate the act in the current law compilation, but Murphy insisted the rule exists and will be enforced, with the blue book providing the guidance.
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Daly
Lawrence
Post
Commonwealth
M. A W. A. Murphy
Wade
Murphy
U V A Controversy Prompts Massachusetts Circular
Department Commander Daniel W Gould of the Massachusetts Division of the Union Veterans Union plans a forthcoming circular on the dispute between the Massachusetts department and the national division. The document responds to Commander in Chief Dyrenforth calling him and others undignified and untruthful. Gould reports letters from New York and other Eastern members showing discontent with the Dyrenforth regime.
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Daniel W. Gould
Massachusetts
Union Veterans’ Union
National Division
U. Vv. U
Dyrenforth
Gould
Order
New York
Stabat Mater Rendered by Local Choirs at First Baptist
Rossini's Stabat Mater was performed last night by the First Baptist Church choir aided by Arlington and Trinity churches under conductor Norman McLeod. A sermon followed by Rev. George W. Horr D D. At morning service Rev. George Lorimer preached on The burden of Humanity on God. The church has been pastorless since September after Dr Nathan K E Wood resigned to lead Newton Theological Seminary.
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Rossini
First Baptist Church
Commonwealth Avenue
Arlington
Trinity
Norman McLeod
George Wh, Horr
George Co. Lorimer
Nathan KE. Wood
Newton Theological Seminary
Funeral of H. W. Jackson in Brookline Church
The funeral for Henry W. Jackson a Brookline citizen active in banking and brokerage was held at Church of Our Saviour Longwood yesterday afternoon Rev Reginald Heber Howe and Rev Mr Reese officiated no eulogy. Pallbearers included E Webster F B Mosely George Bowers Hammond W. Engy Henry T. The interment followed at Newton Cemetery.
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Henry W. Jackson
Brookline
Church of Our Saviour
Longwood
Reginald Heber Howe
Reese
Messrs
E Webster
Mosely
George Bowers
Hammond W. Wh Engy
Henry T
Ee H. Bouvement
Newton Cemetery
Palmer Man Found Dead
An unknown man believed named Thomas McDermott was found dead in a lodging house in Palmer on January 28. Police are investigating the death and have not released further details.
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Palmer
Thomas McDermott
Despatches Describe Gloom After Buller Setback
The article notes British fury at Buller’s failed move and a glooming week as Ladysmith endures dire prospects. It cites Lord Roberts’ plan over the Orange River and mentions Sir George White’s relief efforts and cautious forecasts of a long siege. The Times predicts a major catastrophe in the campaign.
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Buller
Dr. Leyds
Great Britain
Ladysmith
Lord Roberts
Orange River
Bloemfontein
George White
Colenso
the Times
Yorktown
Boer fight at Spion Kop and Buller’s retreat raise questions
The report notes five British brigades active at Spion Kop and 270 casualties in Lyttleton’s unit. Censorship and delayed despatches cloud the truth while speculation grows on Buller’s retreat and Boer plans. Meanwhile Roberts prepares for possible Orange River advance as British troops arrive at Cape Town.
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Spion Kop
Buller
Coke
Hildyard
Harts
Woodgate
Lyttleton
Lord Dundonald
Tugela
London
Cape Town
England
War Office
Lord Roberts
Orange River
Daily Chronicle
Stoerkstroom
Thebus
Strinsburg
Stormberg-Rosmead
Gatacre
Kelly- Kenny
Leyds Predicts Long War in Berlin Interview
Berlin dispatch reports Transvaal representative Dr Leyds as saying a prolonged conflict is likely, with the German press picking up on his views. The Deutsche Tages Zeitung features an interview in which Leyds is described as a popular and forceful spokesman.
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Transvaal
Berlin
The
Deutsche Tages Zeitung
Five candidates line up for Sprague seat in eleventh district
The eleventh district already fields five hopefuls for Congressman Sprague's seat with ex mayor Edwin A Curtis not running. Boston's William W. Davis leads a strong ward-based bid while ex senator Fred H Williams and ex representative Wilbur Powers draw notice. Newton contenders include J R Leeson Henry L Cobb and Samuel T Powers with Powers seen as a frontrunner if Newton delegates swing his way. The district covers Boston wards 21 22 23 and other towns across Middlesex Norfolk Worcester and Bristol counties.
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Charles F. Sprague
Edwin A. Curtis
Post
William H. Cook
Cook
Milford Journal
House
Senate
General Draper
Washington
Boston
William W. Davis
Governor’s Council
Ward 21
Davis
Hyde Park
Wilbur Hl. Powers
Cobb
Samug L. Powers
Sprague
Powers
Newton
Fred H Williams
Brookline
Williams
State Senate
Smith
Milford
Norfolk County
Belmont
Holston
Sherborn
Watertown
Middlesex County
Hopedale
Worcester
Bellingham
Dedham
Dover
Foxboro
Franklin
Medfield
Medway
Millis
Needham
Norfolk
Norwood
Sharon
Walpole
Wrentham
North Attleboro
Bristol
Leyds Seeks German Mediation For Boer Independence
London dispatch reports Dr. Leyds pressing Germany to mediate for Boer republic independence with guarantees and minor territorial concessions, while denying a port. He may then pursue Washington and St Petersburg if Berlin stalls. No audience with Emperor William was likely.
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Leyds
Transvaal
London
Berlin
Daily Mail
Germany
South Africa
Dr. Levds
Washington
Macrum
Montague White
St. Petersburg
Russia
William
Count von Buelow
Jameson Wounded Near Ladysmith After Long Tom Practice
Reported from the Ladysmith laager that Dr. Jameson was wounded in the leg during Long Tom practice on Monday. President Steyn has visited the laager.
Hearing on U S Flour Case Set for Jan 29 at Cape Town
The prize court fixed Monday January 29 for the hearing on charges concerning the American flour believed intended for the Boers aboard the British steamer Mashona from New York November 3, after capture by the gunboat Patridge. The overdue Manchester Corporation transport has arrived in Cape Town.
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Cape Town
Jen
Mashona
New York
Patridge
Manchester Corporation
Englishman in Connecticut Ends Life Over War Worry
James Jubb aged 28 a Englishman in New Britain Connecticut killed himself this morning by gashing his throat with a carving knife. Police say his act followed persistent brooding over the war in the Transvaal and an ensuing insanity.
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New Britain
Conn
James Jubb
Transvaal
Pro-Boer Meeting Planned for Faneuil Hall Rally
The A. O. H. Suffolk county executive committee finalized plans for a pro Boer mass meeting at Faneuil Hall on Feb 5. Invitations were sent to politicians editors and clergy. Projections show over 10 000 attendees with overflow arrangements and a $50 000 fundraising goal for medical supplies ambulance corps and equipment.
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A. O. H. Directory
Suffolk County
Faneuil Hall
Hibernian Hall
Thomas J. Collins
William E. Mason
Sulzer
Patrick A. Collins
Henry F. Naphen
George W. van Sielen
Holland Society
New York
Eugene
Charles F. Donahoe
Fleischer
William N. Osgood
Malden
Faneuil Hall Square
George W. van Siclen
Boer Ambulance Fund
Mrs. Farlow Dead in Florence After Illness
Mrs. Charles F. Farlow daughter of Frederick H. Harris a banker of Springfield died today in Florence Italy. Mr. Farlow formerly lived in Newton and had large business interests in Boston.
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Springfield
Charles F. Farlow
Frederick H. Harris
Florence
Italy
Farlow
Newton
Boston
Generals Beaten in Paris Nationalist Senate Rout
Paris election results yield a rout for Nationalists with only three of thirty candidates elected. Generals Mercier and Lambert succeed amid heavy losses for generals Prax and LaVeuge. Cavainac resigns after the setback and the Senate composition remains largely unchanged.
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Paris
Mercier
Lambert
Prax
Robillot
Pothier
Duseret
LaVeuve
Ravant
Montoil
Gallibert
LaVeuge
Department of
Sarthe
M. Cavainac
M. Cavaignac
General Council
Department
Senate
Carlist Arsenal Found in Palencia. Six Flee Across Border
Gendarmes uncover Carlist arsenal in a Palencia house and seize 100000 cartridges and many arms. Six Carlists implicated flee across the frontier to escape arrest.
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Palencia
Madrid
Malden Church Dedication Marks New House of Worship
The Belmont Methodist Episcopal Church on Boston street Malden dedicated its new house of worship with dedicatory services yesterday at 3 o'clock led by Pastor Rev. Joseph P. Kennedy. A large gathering of Methodist dignitaries from Malden and nearby towns attended.
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Belmont Methodist Episcopal Church
Boston Street
Malden
Joseph P. Kennedy
Police kill two safe blowers in Quincy raid
Quincy police officers killed two expert safe blowers believed to be from Chicago and seriously wounded a third. The men are thought to be the same trio who recently operated in Galesburg Freeport and other Illinois cities, specializing in cracking safes in building and loan associations offices.
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Quincy
Ill
Chicago
Galesburg
Freeport
Illinois
Allston Bowling Club Leaders Show Strong Early Play
In the Allston Bowling Club this month two tournaments run with rapid progress. Team 2 in large pins leads with 10 wins and 5 losses while Team 3 in candlepins leads with 12 wins and 3 losses.
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Allston
Reading
Candlepins
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Lentz
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