Barnato's Rise and Fall Brightens South Africa's Financiers
A portrait of Barney Barnato, the South African financier and showman, detailing his ruthless expansion, creation of the Barnato Bank, and rapid wealth. It notes his alliances with Sir Edgar Vincent, social ascent in Paris, vast stock deals, and rumors of health strain amid speculation.
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Barnato
California
Argonauts
Edgar Vincent
Edgar
Barney
London
Sir Edgar
South Africa
Helen Dunscombe
Duchess of Leinster
Africa
BS Barnato
Paris
Barnato Bank, Mining & Estate Corporation, Limited
Cecil Rhodes
Barnet Isaacs
Othello
Mathias
Kimberley
Cape
Barnato Bank
Earl Spencer
Hyde Park
Cape Town
Kruger
Transvaal
Robber Still At Large In Spring Lane Holdup
Police have no identification of the highwayman who robbed Miss Delia Lally at the Washington street corner and Spring lane area just before noon Saturday. A Roxbury youth formerly with Barker and Starbird was arrested later but failed to be recognized by robbery witnesses.
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Delia Lally
Washington Street
Spring Lane
Roxbury
Barker & Starbird
Monon Railway to file refunding mortgage for bonds
In Indianapolis on June 14 the directors and stockholders of the Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville Railway Company also known as the Monon authorized filing of a refunding mortgage on the company property to secure an issue of 15 000 000 dollars in bonds with Central Trust Company of New York acting as trustee or agent for the issue
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Indianapolis
Ind
Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway Company
The
Monon
Central Trust Company of
New York
Chelsea Aldermen Tour Swampscott Oil Plant Noise Claims Scrutinized
The Chelsea Board of Aldermen visited the Standard Oil facility in Swampscott to assess odors and feasibility of an oil station in Chelsea. Officials from Chelsea, aided by attorney D Frank Kimball, faced opposition from locals and were briefed by Lynn official George H Sampson before continuing to Nahant Beach for a meal.
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Chelsea
Willard Howland
Swampscott
Kimball
Hoag
O’brien
Gill
Norton
Roberts
Rowe
Keefe
Tilden
The
Oil Company
Chelsea Square
Standard Company
George H. Sampson
Lynn
Standard Oil
Sampson
Boston
John Soley
Marsh
Nahant Beach
Nahant
Kent Missing From West Medford Case
Kent missing. Fred A Kent aged 66, a Boston Custom House employee and respected citizen, has not been seen since leaving home June 4. Police alerted and efforts underway to locate him.
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West Medford
Fred A. Kent
Boston Custom House
Victoria Jubilee Services Planned Across Dorchester Boston
Special preparations at Grace Episcopal Church Dorchester Street South Boston for a Jubilee service Sunday June 20 at 3 15 p.m. A full English cathedral service will be sung by sixty voices with delegations from English societies. St Matthew's South Boston holds Jubilee themed services with Rev A E George preaching at 10 30 a m. Accession Sunday tickets for Tremont Temple Jubilee events are in high demand prompting a repeat service at 7 30 p m with Dr Lorimer speaking on England and America.
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Grace Episcopal Church
Dorchester Street
South Boston
St. Matthew’s Church
A. E. George
British Charitable Society
Boston Commandery
St. George
Boston
Tremont Temple
Lorimer
England
America
Brooklyn Arrives at Southampton for Naval Review
The United States armored cruiser Brooklyn arrived at Southampton from New York for the naval review off Spithead on June 26. Rear Admiral J. N. Miller is aboard to represent the U S navy.
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Southampton
Brooklyn
J. N. Miller
United States Navy
Spithead
New York
Bryan and Sewall Campaign Stops in Norfolk
Hon. William J. Bryan arrived with Hon. Arthur Sewall in Norfolk and met supporters at the Atlantic Hotel. Bryan spoke at the Y M C A and Armory Hall to about four thousand listeners before departing for Charlottesville.
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Norfolk
William J. Bryan
Washington
Arthur Sewall
Maine
Bryan
Mr. Sewall
Atlantic Hotel
Sewall
New York
Armory Hall
Charlottesville
Death of Fair Aeronaut in Tennessee River
Edith T. Bruno, an aeronaut, drowned in the Tennessee River at Chattanooga. Her buoying basket overturned and tangled ropes dragged her under. Henry Bell, a fisherman, recovered the body, which showed feeble signs of life before death ensued.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Edith T. Bruno
Tennessee
Henry Bell
Union Committee to Consider Seth Low Mayoral Nomination
The Citizens' Union executive committee met in New York and heard a subcommittee report on Seth Low as a potential mayoral candidate for Greater New York. If adopted, the report goes to the committee on organizations at its next meeting.
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New York
The
Citizens’ Union
Seth Low
Greater
Committee On Organizations
Gir, Low
Hood's Sarsaparilla Reported to Purify Blood
Miss Abbie J. Freeman of South Duxbury Massachusetts recounts recovery from a cold, catarrh and bronchial trouble after taking Hood's Sarsaparilla. She notes improved appetite, sleep, and strength for herself and her delicate nephew. Hood's Pills are advertised as companions to the tonic.
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Hood
Miss Abbie J. Freeman
South Duxbury
Mass
Eight ordained ministers at Tufts Goddard Chapel service
Fair Pastors West Medford reports eight men and three women were ordained at Goddard Chapel Tufts College. Rev John C Adams delivered the address as President Capen introduced the candidates: Benton Bissell Earle Ellis Fortier Stirling Macduff Robbins Smith Taylor Thompson Walker.
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West Medford
Goddard Chapel
Tufts College
John C. Adams
D. D
President Capen
Herbert Elmon Benton
Newtonville
Flint Mandrin Bissell
Wellesley
Augusta Gertrude Earle
Somerville
John Eilis
Lowell
George Ferdinand Fortier
Isabella Stirling Macduff
Claremont
N. H
Derailment Kills Engineer in Indiana Heat Wave
Train No. 2 derailed at Stone station near Ridgeville thirty miles north of Richmond Indiana. Engineer David Kramer died under the engine and Fireman Grabel and Baggage Master Martin Minch were injured. No passengers harmed. Heat suspected to have caused track spread.
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Richmond
Ind
Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad
Stone Station
Ridgeville
Here
David Kramer
Grabel
Bomb scare in Paris as second tube found near scene
Paris authorities report locating a second tube filled with powder and scrap iron near yesterday's blast site. They suspect the culprit may be the same person who planted explosive tubes in Place de la Concorde during Emperor Nicholas's recent visit.
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Paris
Place de la Concord
Nicholas
Rebellion threatens Mashowing camp in Bechuanaland
Intelligence reports 600 natives attacked the Mashowing police camp in Vryburg Bechuanaland. Six policemen were killed and 100 volunteers have been sent to the outbreak site, near the January rebellion area.
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Vryburg
Bechuanaland
Mashowing
Daughters of Eireann Hosts Largest East Boston Bon-Bon Party
The Daughters of Eireann Hibernian night at Hibernian Hall Havre street drew about 1500 Hibernians from Boston area divisions. Michael Cavanagh cites it as the largest party yet in East Boston with Fitz's Orchestra providing the concert and Mary Cavanagh directing the floor, aided by Anna Digan.
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Hibernian
East Boston
Daughters of Eireann
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Diamond Pin Heist At City Barber Shop
John Myers of 13 Lewis street visited Fred Caragelo at 243 North street for a shave last evening. Myers wore a $15 diamond pin on his scarf which a barber assistant allegedly grabbed during the robe toss. The barber was arrested.
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John Myers
Lewis Street
Fred Caragelo
North Street
Myers
Water Battle Shooter for Medicine Show Pleads Guilty
James Gaffney 28 from Moosup Conn pleaded guilty in Providence District Court to daylight robbery. After a manhunt in Richmond and Foster towns he was captured at Ponegansett Lake, swam across the water, fired at Sheriff Colvin, and was held on $500 bail awaiting September grand jury.
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Providence
R. I
Scituate and
Fester
Woodlands
Cranston Prison
James Gaffney
Moosup
Conn
Manfred Bennett
Richmond Village
Colvin
Stonegansett Turnpike
Ponegansett Lake
Henry Smith
Foster
Smith
Gaffney
Police Stop Fight After First Round in Boston New York Bout
Police Captain Schmitberger halted the scheduled eight round bout between Dick O'Brien of Boston and Fred Lyon of Indiana after the first round. Seventeen prisoners were taken to the station house and later bailed at 500 dollars each as arraignments set before Justice Peele. Morrison led Le Roy before the stoppage and won the decision.
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New York
Schmitberger
Dick O’brien
Boston
Fred Lyon
Indiana
Chip Morrison
Cincinnati
Billy Leroy
Morrison
Leroy
Walter DeBaun
O’brien
Martin Dowling
Walcott and Tracy Fought Six Rounds With No Decision
In Philadelphia on June 14 Joe Walcott the Boston colored boy and Tom Tracy of Australia fought six rounds at the Arena. Both fighters showed form with frequent clinches and exchanges. Walcott landed body and neck blows, the crowd heard no decision despite a hot end sequence with both men on the floor.
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Philadelphia
Joe Walcott
Boston
Tom Tracy
Australia
Arena Tonight
Walcott
Tom
Tracy
Yom
Doan's Kidney Pills Benefit Boston Lady
A Somerville resident reports lasting back pain relief after one box of Doan's Kidney Pills from Knight's Pharmacy in Boston. She urges others to try the Old Quaker remedy, noting immediate relief and no need for further doses. Sold nationwide by Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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Dean
Knight’s
No. 99 Court St
Boston
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Town Meeting Keeps Eye on Sewer Matters in Winthrop
Large turnout discussed sewer and water issues as residents debated purchasing Revere Water Company assets. A seventeen member committee was formed to study town relations with the company while authorizing a $3658.78 credit transfer and a $120 for incidentals. Debates on drainage costs and contractor hiring sparked criticism, but the vote on the drainage appropriation was ultimately postponed.
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Winthrop
F. J. Morse
Revere Water Company
C. R. Morse
Highlands
George C. Marden
David Floyd
Root
William Morgan
Sunnyside Avenue
Johnson Avenue
Morgan
Marden
Mr. Morgan
Craibe
William McNeil
Floyd
George Sleeper
Oxford honors editors and premiers with honorary degrees
London June 14 reports the University of Oxford awarding honorary degrees to Wilfrid Laurier premier of Canada Sir William Whiteway premier of Newfoundland and E H Godkin editor of the New York Evening Post among the recipients.
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London
University of Oxford
Wilfred Laurier
Dominion of Canada
William V. Whiteway
Newfoundland
EH. L. Godkin
New York Ovening Post
Rival Rowing Camps Prep for Big Race on June Fourth
In Poughkeepsie crews from Harvard Columbia and Pennsy train along the Hudson. Kellogg of Columbia fresh men succumbs to fever but returns soon. Harvard tests a new Davy shell while coach Lehmann and Francis Peabody lead visits with Yale oarsmen. Sailor-propeller troubles buoy Pennsy spirits as crews duel toward race day with car allocations announced for Yale Harvard Cornell press and railroad entourages.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Kellogg
Columbia
Crum Elbow
Harvard
Columbian
Cowles
Herreshoff
Crimson
Daisy
Pressprich
Harvard Varsity
Lehmann
Boston
Francis Peabody, Jr
Peabody
Mr. Lehmann
Red Top
Mr. Peabody
William
Anson Beard
Yale
Pennsy
Ward
Hoyle
Philadelphia
Guy Richards
William Meikelham
Cornell
Freshmen Fall to Varsity in Four-Mile Rowing Test
Captain Bailey and Coach Cook pushed the crew through a four mile course at Gale's Ferry as rain and wind eased. The freshmen led briefly but the varsity pulled away to win by four lengths, with Casper Whitney of New York watching from a launch.
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Gale's Ferry
Conn
Bailey
Cook
Varsity
Casper Whitney
New York
Metropolitan Rowing Regatta Entries Set for Thursday
The regatta committee of the Metropolitan Rowing Association met at the B A A club house to consider entries for the regatta on the Charles River Thursday. Races start at 1:80 o'clock with novice single and senior singles events listing crews from Weld Boat Club Riverside B C West Club Lyon Rowing and Athletic Club and Columbian YW Association among others.
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Metropolitan Rowingociation
the Charles
E. Blake
Weld Boat Club
James O'Brien
Riverside B. C
G. Blatchford
West Club
W. Hagan
Lyon Rowing
American Wringer Co Consolidates Stores to 80 Arch Street
Our rapidly growing business consolidates two stores at 18 and 15 Broadway extension and 2 and 81 Cornhill into one large establishment at No 80 Arch Street between Summer and Franklin. The central location offers large show rooms to display Clothes Wringers Bissell Carpet Sweepers Washing Machines Mangles Garden Hose and Oil Stoves with prices from 1.25 upward and repair by mail or telephone.
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Broadway
Cornhill
Arch Street
Summer
Franklin Streets
Washington Street
American Wringer Co
Ste Gevin
Rowing Regatta Details and Officials Listed
The report catalogs race lineups from various clubs including Weld B C Union B C and Lynn Rowing and Athletic Association, naming boats, stroke seats, bows and subs for junior through senior events. It also lists the regatta committee officials such as Referee Eugene Buckley and starter G L Belbois with roles for timers judges and course clerks.
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A. Gelnet
S. Baxter
George Lawson
Weld
B. Merrill
F. O. Hedges
D.wen R. Burnham
Rand
City Point Rowing Association
William Berrigas
Lynn Rowing and
Aie ‘Association
Kert P. Blake
Union B. C
We B. C
Casey
R. Dillon
Reardon
Noon
Bow
J. J. Ee
Weld B. C
W. McCaffrey
Shawmut Rowin
J. J. Whitehead
Columbian Rowing Association
Joseph Maguire
Aes B. C
Hardingstroke
J. Dinsmore
R. Willard
Struntington
P. Davis
Bigelow
F. Pstoddard
P. C. Robinson
Sharke
J. W. Knowlton
B. H. Morrill
Lynn
C. Foster
Arthur Grinnell
Johnson
T. FB. Lagallo
A. Aes Sharp
E. J. Harrigan
Millstream B. C
P. Lyons
Mahonen
J. Golden
E. McDonald
S.west
J. Barry
P. McDonald
Davis
Ponecrepatets Eetes B. C
F. den Ns
BeBlois
Blake
LG ‘Oleman
Garrett
Tin
EB. Woods
R. Bancroft
A. W. Pierce
G. E. Orton
Davis and Bigelow
Eugene Buckley
G. L. Belbois
J. J. Corrigan
John T. Delaney
J. G. Lathron
Harvard
Cabotorse
J. Frank Facey
Riverside B. C
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company offers escort
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company voted unanimously to provide escort services for British veterans attending the Victorian Jubilee Association event in Mechanics Hall on June 21.
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Victorian Jubilee Association
Mechanics’ Hall
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