Kipling Dispatch Critiques Cape Colony Loyalty
Kipling writes from South Africa that British disloyalty in Cape Town erodes loyalty on the frontier. He condemns officials for tolerating treason and predicts Cape Colony will be branded by its own people, urging removal of disloyalists to save the colony.
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Cape Colony
New York
Rudyard Kipling
South Africa
Harper's Weekly
Ifnen
Cape Town
Messrs
Kruger
Steyn
Lord Roberts
Transvaal
Pretoria
England
Panchayet
Natal
Hotel Terminal Nears May Opening Opposite South Union
The new Hotel Terminal, an eleven story steel frame brick and terra cotta building with 300 rooms and 200 baths, is nearly finished opposite South Union station. Land bought from Hatch heirs, $850,000 invested, plans by Arthur H. Bowditch, construction by George A. Fuller Company, opening late May under F A Hammond and David Hammond with a twenty year lease.
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South Union Station
Atlantic Avenue
Essex Street
Hatch Heirs
Murray Hill
Kentucky adjourns as governors reach understanding
Kentucky adjourned the legislature after a conference between Adjutant Generals Collier and Castleman produced a perfect understanding. Governor Taylor remains in office while Governor Beckham withholds moves on state buildings until the Court of Appeals rules the disputed governorship. The conservative view is that the worst is over and civil war danger diminishes after the ruling.
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Frankfort
Kentucky
Mrs Burnett Re wed Stephen Townsend in Genoa
A cablegram from Washington reports the marriage of Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett to Mr. Stephen Townsend F R C B of the Inner Temple Continental Club London. Townsend, formerly a physician, left the profession for the stage. Burnett recently divorced and rose to fame with Little Lord Fauntleroy.
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Washington
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Stephen Townsend
Inner Temple Continental Club
London
Silverware Recovered In Henderson Theft Case
Cambridge police recovered a portion of stolen silverware yesterday. An 18-year-old son of Arthur M Stewart found the items under the Westeton Bridge. The spoons and forks bore the letter H and were secured by Lieutenant Jones and Patrolman Willis for further checks.
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Cambridge
Henderson
Arthur M. Stewart
Westeton Bridge
Jones
Willis Secu
Committee reiterates opposition to Fitchburg lease plan
The opposition committee to leasing the Fitchburg railroad issues another comment to preferred stockholders. It repeats the charge that the Boston and Maine line has an easier future than Fitchburg and compares the two roads regarding their ability to earn reasonable dividends.
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Fitchburg
Wgereetc
Boston & Maine
Daily Capital in Topeka Fails in Second Issue
The second issue of the Daily Capital in Topeka Kansas shows no real news content with piles of unsold copies. It reproduces material from other papers and includes articles on Socialism, prison reform, and whiskey advertising, with editorials on Topeka improvement and prohibition.
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Topher
Kan
Daily Capital
Charles M. Sheldon
Sheldon
Life Insurance
Massachusetts
General Otin
Ceca
Topeka
Kansas
Ram’s Horn
Philippines
G. C. Clemens
Mark Twain
Capital Threats Libel Suit Eyed by Police Chief
A dispute in the Capital centers on Chief of Police Msey threatening to sue for libel against Hilton, editor of the Good Citizen, a municipal reform paper, amid broader debates among Christians and socialism.
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Msey
Hilton
The
Good Citizen
Dartmouth seniors debate for Smith Close prizes in 1866 cash
In Hanover on March 14, Dartmouth held the annual extemporaneous debate for seniors and original orations for juniors and sophomores. Judges included H. E. Burnham, W. C. Clark, and F. A. Howland. First prize went to Harry LeBaron Sampson of Middleboro, second to Guy Andrews Ham of Boston. originals went to Robert L. Scales of Vermont and Ernest B. Watson of Boston with Watson delivering a pro Boer speech.
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United States
Harry LeBaron Sampson
Middleboro
Mass
Guy Andrews Ham
Boston
Robert L. Scales
Ver, N. H
Ernest B. Watson
Blackstone's Liquidation Moves Forward At Local Banks
Satisfactory progress in settling Blackstone National Bank affairs as accounts transfer to Shoe and Leather National Bank. Many depositors paid rapidly. about 8 percent moved in last two days. James Adams, longtime Blackstone leader, joins Shoe and Leather Bank. Puritan Trust elects Henry W. Asbrand as vice president.
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Blackstone National Bank
Shoe and Leather National Bank
Shoe and Leather Bank
James Adams
Blackstone
Puritan Trust Company
Henry W. Asbrand
Blackstone Bank
White Women in Chinatown and Boston Crackdown
An article notes a rising number of white women living in Boston's Chinatown after a New York morality wave. It reports plans for a crusade to remove white women living with Chinese men who cannot prove legal marriage.
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New York
Gotham
Chinatown
Boston
Boston imposter runs lucky box scheme in New Raupenise
An elderly man calling himself Professor Newton of Boston opened a lucky box office in Manchester New Raupenise on Saturday and was taken to the station by Inspector O’Dowd. He learned itinerant merchant law requires a $500 deposit with the Secretary of State and a state license to operate.
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Manchester
N. H
Newton
Boston
O’dowd
New Raupenise
Everett Board of Public Works selects Michael McNamara as chairman
Everett Board of Public Works met in Evans building to organize for the year. The third ballot chose Michael McNamara for chairman, a two term former member of the Common Council from Ward 1. He was appointed in the first year of the board but earlier block by the Aldermen, now unanimously confirmed.
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Everett
Board of Public Works
Evans Building
Michael Mnamara
McNamara
Henderson
Board of Aldermen
IS COBA READY Question for War Secretary Root
Havana report on a Gomez interview with Secretary Root discusses Cuban readiness for self government and the role of Americans in Cuba. The dialogue covers law reform needs, elections timing, and the balance of authority between Cubans and military representatives. Root says Cubans will be capable after proper experience and notes few Americans in customs.
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Havana
Dircusion
Senor Gualberto Gomez
Root
Mr. Root
Senor Gomez
Roch
Customs Service
United States
Gomez
Cuba
Ameri- Secretary
Congress
Spain
Holyoke Water Hearing Before City Committee
The legislative committee on cities held a March 14 hearing on the mayor and aldermen petition to refer the proposed contract with the Holyoke Water Power Company to the people for consideration. No decision was made as the committee took the matter under advisement.
Woman Sexton Resigns From Clarendon Street Church
Mrs William S Stoddard resigns as sexton of the Clarendon Street Baptist Church after nearly four years in the role. She will sever active ties March 30 amid questions of remuneration and plans rest before considering new offers from other churches.
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William S. Stoddard
Clarendon Street Baptist Church
Vs. Stoddard
State House
Speakers Clash at Expressmen's Dinner in Boston
Expressmen's League banquet at Young's Hotel drew 175 attendees as Rep Engstrom clashed with ex-Attorney General Pillsbury over war policy. Engstrom denounced unpatriotic remarks after Pillsbury spoke, praising McKinley and the Stars and Stripes. Officers elected included President H. A. Marsh and Vice President A. C. Little with Marsh winning 119 of 1382 votes.
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Expressmen’s League
Boston
Young’s Hotel
Engstrom
Express
A. E. Pillsbury
Pillsbury
United States
Bex
William McKinley
Aguinaldo
Sam Roads
Marblehead
Mr. Crosby
Arlington
Gipatric
David J. Walsh
Clinton
W. H. Ryder
Gloucester
H. A. Marsh
A. C. Little
RK. J. Kelly
J. P. Morse
B. G. Tutein
Richard McKee
H. L. Jackson
C. M. Gowen
M. GC. Pettingell
J. B. Tewksbury
William Vance
A. W. Baker
T. M. Cogswell
Marsh
Mystic Circle Banquet at Hotel Italy
The monthly meeting of the Columbian Mystic Circle was held last evening on the third floor banquet hall of Hotel Italy. W. B. Jones acted as toastmaster with arranging committee W. A. Lewis Dr. C. H. Gleason and W. A. Crosby. The informal affair featured a plentiful menu and lively wit.
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Hotel Italy
Columbian Mystic Circle
Masons
W. B Jones
W. A. Lewis
C. H. Gleason
W. A. Crosby
St Younes
Dea Gra
Masters’ Association
J. F.marsh
Springfield
Parker H
Massachusetts Street Railway Association
Young’s
James C. Barrilton
J. H. Bryan Westfield
John R. Graham
Quincy
YMCA executive committee meeting at American House ends
Fifteen members attended last night with H. M. Moore presiding. Secretary reports show good interest toward the State. The next State convention will be held at Falls River.
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Young Men's Christian Association
American House
H. M. Moore
Falls River
Verdict Blames Gas Explosion at Red Ash Mine
Charleston March 14 The coroner’s jury finds B. B. Long and others died from gas explosion in Red Ash mine, Fayette county West Virginia on March 6 1900 due to lack of proper ventilation on that date.
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Charleston
W. Va
Red Ash Mine
B. B. Long
Red Ash
Fayette County
West Virginia
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Sheldon Wanes
Dartmouth
Everett Public Works
Coba
Gualberto Gomez
U.S
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Chicka William
Ton
McKinley
Mystic Circle
Boston Merchants
Boston Merchants’ Association
Young's Hotel
Association
Cere
Y.M.C.A
Finneran
Thomas Finneran
Warren Avenue
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Fanny Adams
Des Moines
Tommy White
Chicago
Terry McGovern
Jack Downey
Brooklyn
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Ireland
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