Park Department Hearing Hears From Conry Weidner and Others
Evidence at the park investigation centers on Joseph A. Conry’s audit finding the department books in order. Foreman Weidner testifies about a tally man and a yacht involved in past duties as the hearing adjourns to 2 pm next Tuesday.
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Joseph A. Conry
Park Department
Weidner
Marine Park
Kelly
Matthews
Timson
Julius Weidner
Abott
Pettigrew
Eichorns
Norris
Foreman Weidner
Gillmore Reports From Captivity in Philippines
Lieutenant Gillmore, held by Filipino forces after the Baler action, delivers a prison tale to the Navy Department. He details his capture with companions and recounts the long period of confinement before release.
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Washington
Gillmore
Baler
Navy
Roberts Drives the Boers Back In Arnhem Campaign
A detailed War Office style report notes Roberts dispatching 8000 infantry and 3000 cavalry toward Pretoria. It describes supply strains ahead, Methuen recalled for transport, and French losing 3000 horses during Kimberley relief. It also covers Canadian Mounted Rifles at Kenhardt and Boer relief efforts for Cronje, with casualty estimates and postbattle burials.
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Roberts
Lord Rts
Pretoria
Lord Roberts
Lord Methuen
Barkly West
Methuen
Olivier
French
Kimberley
Cronje
Watervaal
Joubert Buried Near Wakkerstroom in South Africa
The funeral of General Joubert was held this afternoon in Pretoria with high attendance from all classes. Foreign military attaches in uniform attended, and British officers who are prisoners sent a wreath. The body lay in state in a hearse before a special train carried it to the burial site near Wakkerstroom, following the general's wishes.
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Pretoria
Joubert
Etn
Wakkerstroom
Zola Comments on Transvaal War in Morning Leader
Emile Zola is quoted in the Morning Leader interview discussing the Transvaal war. He denounces a great, splendid power and its use in conflict, outlining his views on moral responsibility and the dangers of imperial aggression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Morning Leader
Emile Zola
Transvaal
M. Zola
Oldest Chicago Playhouse Destroyed by Fire
The Columbia Theatre, a leading Chicago playhouse, burned this afternoon with an estimated loss of 190000 dollars. Fire started in the Iroquois Club laundry on the sixth floor, likely from hot coals. Within ten minutes the theatre was ruined and occupants escaped to the street, some injured including Frances Miller and John Burns.
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Chicago
Columbia Theatre
Iroquois Club
Frances Miller
John Crilly
John Burns
Fire Rages Through Columbia Theatre Amusement Co Building
A blaze tore through the Columbia Theatre Amusement Co building injuring three people including John Courtney and Marie Ellis. Rogers brothers losses top $35,000 with Iroquois Club and Bellevue Medical Institute among major claimants. theater insurance covers $100,000 plus $20,000 on scenery. Firefighters faced collapsing cornice and falling roof as crowds watched.
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John Courtney
Marie Ellis
Mary Robinson
Columbia ‘Theatre Amusement Company of
Chicago
Klaw & Erl
Rogers Brothers’ Company
Iroquois Club
D. M. Bernstein
Howland Block
Frances Ker
Ong
Rogers Brothers
I. Werba
Rogers Company
Columbia Theatre
J. A. Averts
Lumbia
Ellen Terry
Henry Irving
Illinois
British forces in Transvaal war news sweep Bloemfontein
Telegraph reports March 29 dispatches on Kruger's proclamation against women and children in Bloemfontein and British harassment of marauding Boers. Kitchener leads 3000 men with 700 left at Prieska as Churchill appeals for leniency and peace. Despatches note Portuguese rail support to British Rhodesia forces and Lord Roberts awaiting a secret advance date while 4000 animals vanish since Feb 13 forward move.
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Burg
Bloemfontein
Daily Chronicle
Kruger
Cave Bloemfontein
Kitchener
Morning Post
Lord Kitchener
Norvals Pont
Prieska
Daly Mail
Koffyfontein
Clement
Madrid
Daily Mail
Lisbon
Portugal
Rhodesia
Beira-Umtali
Great Britain
Delagoa Bay
Spenser Wilkinson
Morning Post Today
Lord Roberts
Pruyn Receives Report From South Africa Red Cross Aid
John V L Pruyn chairman of the American committee to aid Red Cross work in South Africa has received a letter from Howard C Hillegas a committee member in South Africa dated February 7 describing the relief effort and care for British and Boer civilians amid the war tensions.
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Red Cross
Boered Cross
Epion Kop
Steyn
New York
John V.L. Pruyn
South Africa
Howard C. Hillegas
France and England War Rumor Denied by French Leader
A French statesman argues that war between France and England is impossible and would be catastrophic. He says France does not desire war, cites Fashoda and other incidents, and warns against inflamed rhetoric driving ministerial changes. The speaker notes French restraint and England's current overreach as dangerous to stability.
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France
England
Special Service Squadron Heads to Cape Route Watch
London March 9 The admiralty ordered from Gibraltar to the Canary Islands a special service squadron to patrol the cape route. It consists of four swift and powerful cruisers led by the flagship Europa, a new formidable first class cruiser.
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London
Special Service Squadron
Gibraltar
Canary Islands
Admiralty Office
Cape
Europa
Lord Mayor Sends 10000 Check for Maine War Relief
The American hospital ship Maine receives a letter from London’s Lord Mayor A J Newton with a 10000 donation from the Transvaal war fund. The letter notes the gift honors American support for sick and wounded troops while Maine's committee intends to limit funding to American money for humanitarian aims.
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London
Maine
A. J. Newton
Transvaal
Victoria Sends Sympathy to General Jobert Widow
Queen Victoria cabled to Lord Roberts to convey sympathy to the widow of General Jobert. The message notes the British people saw the deceased as a gallant soldier and honorable foe.
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London
Victoria
Lord Roberts
Joubert
British Evacuate Cape Colony Camp Amid Boer Bombardment
Dispatch from Wenstone Streams north of Arrenton Cape Colony reports on March 28 Boer forces opened bombardment on the British camp, British troops replied feebly and evacuated during the night leaving the position.
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Prutore
Arrenton
Cape Colony
Olivier Commanded Force Arrives Safely at Pretoria
Field Cornet Maras reported by telegram that a 6000 strong commando arrived safely. The message refers to Commandant Olivier and notes Smalideel as a rendezvous point about sixty miles northeast of Bloemfontein near the Vet River, west of Winburg.
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Pretoria
Cornet Maras
Smalideel
Olivier
Bloemfontein
Kroonstad
Vet River
Winburg
Morrill Dies at Cambridge Attorney Succumbs to Pneumonia
William F. Morrill of Cambridge a noted attorney died yesterday at his home 4 Massachusetts Avenue from pneumonia. He had been a prominent figure in local legal circles.
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William F. Morrill
Cambridge
Massachusetts Avenue
Otis Danfo Heads Cambridge Electric Light Office
The longtime superintendent for Cambridge Electric Light is stepping into a new role today. He has served the company for many years and now assumes the top position at the utility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Otis Danfo
Cambridge Electric Light Y
Mayo board debates vetoes over budget location of projects
Fragmentary read of Mayo meeting notes shows vetoes discussed on budget items and project locations. The record mentions a $20,000 budget line and board actions, with unclear context and speakers.
Barnett Harris Is Missing From 23 Norman Streets
Barnett Harris of 23 Norman streets has vanished leaving a wife and three children. A sister-in-law says he needed 100 to several notes and a watch he recently bought at Hanover and Washington streets. His family suspects some misfortune may have befallen him.
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Barnett Harris
Norman Streets
Arris
Hanover
Fingerman
Harris
Washingto Streets
Havana Budget Aims for 100000 Monthly by May
Havana Governor General Wood says he hopes to cut the city’s monthly mail budget to 100000 by May. He notes higher figures upon arrival in December and cites General Maximo Gomez’s shift from urging nonpolitical action to allowing revolutionaries to finish their work.
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Havana
Wood
Maximo Gomez
Gomez
Og Sarow Au The Yew Cor
Fragmentary OCR yields unclear text. no coherent facts, names, or dates readable to summarize a distinct item.
Hood's Sarsaparilla touted as the best medicine
An advertising narrative extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the wisest remedy for life saving health, claiming unique combines of virtues, extensive use, and numerous cures for scrofula and catarrh, urging readers to buy in the spring.
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Hood
Harvard Wins Annual Yale Debate in New Haven
Harvard defeated Yale in the annual debate at New Haven on the question of including Puerto Rico within United States boundaries. The Harvard affirmative spoke first with Elias Mayer leading, followed by Yale speakers and a five minute rebuttal window. Judges included Chief Justice Parker, Professor Gepper, and Professor Goodnow.
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New Haven
Conn
Harvard
Yale
Evangelist Read Outlines Saxon Democracy Vision
Comrade William Read a non sectarian evangelist spoke to Paine Memorial last night describing a social evangelytic Christian Socialist path toward a Saxon Democracy. He envisions a government of the people for the people led by inspired leaders and has conducted open air services on Boston Common. He has promoted pamphlets and edits a paper named Spiritual Truth.
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William Read
Paine Memorial Nhat
Areav Creouiet
Ighest
Read
Boston Common
Wenham Town Hall
Amended Loud bill limits news agent returns and postage
In the amended Loud bill section 2, news agents shall not return to publishers at the pound rate and must pay postage at one cent for four ounces. The provision affects the handling and pricing of periodicals.
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Washington
Diplomatic Agent Robbed Amid New Law Tangles
Charles Loong former governor of Bluefields arrived after a tense Costa Rica episode. He left Peruque with Miner and was deputized by President Delave to place railroad bonds with New York capital. Strained ties between nations linger as he was robbed and escaped aboard a steamer, with plans to return to Nicaragua.
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NEW Law
Charles Loong
Vernor
Bluefields
Costa Rica
Peerague
Delave
York Capitan
Orleans
Nicaragua
Cabinet Crisis Over in Texas News Flash
A terse Galveston dispatch notes a cabinet crisis in Texas as authorities contort to restore justice. The report highlights political instability and calls for orderly leadership amid ongoing tensions.
Is Whist Gambling Under City Scrutiny
Cambridge Chief of Police L J Cloyes studies public whist parties to decide if they amount to gambling. Lodges and societies host frequent games across the city, while councilors debate legality. City Solicitor Pevey reportedly said they are not gambling, but a formal ruling will come after Judge Almy’s consultation.
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Cambridge
Pevey
Almy
Third District Court
Clara Hill Guilty in Larceny Case in Providence
Clara Hill was found guilty by Judge Sweetland in the Sixth District Court for larceny of a book from Preston Rounds in Providence. She had been inquiring about Oxford Bibles when questioned after passing forged checks. sentenced to thirty days on that count, with an appeal planned.
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Providence
R. I
Clara Hill
Preston Rounds
Sweetland
Sixth District Court
Kliss Hill
Mansfield
Grand Master Gallagher Feted by Masons in Massachusetts
The Hon. Charles T. Gallagher of South Boston, grand master of Masons in Massachusetts, was feasted last night at Hotel Brunswick by St. Paul’s Lodge of South Boston. W H H Soule presided after the banquet with speakers including Charles Carroll Hutchings John M. Clark General Charles H. Taylor and others.
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Charles T. Gallagher
South Boston
Masons
Massachusetts
Hotel Brunswick
St. Paul’s Lodge
W. H. H. Soule
Charles ‘Carroll Hutchings
Lowell
John M. Clark
Charles H. Taylor
BE. A. Horton
Herbert F. Morse
Theodore L. Kelly
Serene D. Nickerson
The
Grand Lodge of Massachusetts
George L. Tyler
Herbert Johnson
James I. White
Treating the Jury in Greenfield Court Case
Official notice of the treat ing habit was brought in Superior Court as motions for new trials were made in the cases of Mary Connor v Mary Shea v Bert Crackenbush. Alleged that counsel for both defendants treated the governor at a local saloon during the term, where sons were tried and verdicts found for both defendants.
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Greenfield
Mary Connor
Daniel J. Connor
Mary Shea
Bert Crackenbush
Died at City Hospital Aged 46 in Boston
A man died at City Hospital at age 46 after living in Boston for the past twenty years. The report gives few additional details on his identity or circumstances.
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City Hospital
Boston
Scored Macrum and Porto Rican Tariff Debate
A fragmented report notes a dialogue involving Judge and former Secretary Byam on the Macrum affair and consular service issues. It contrasts calls for presidential power with the need for efficient leadership amid tariff reform and political reform debates, reflecting national interest in Porto Rican tariff and government accountability.
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Byam
Eldice
Macrum
Aria
Congress
Clu
Albert H. ‘Washburn
Heagde Sande
Ger
Newtowne Club Faces Financial Crisis
A circular to Newtowne Club members warns the organization is in a critical state as income has failed to cover expenses. Signed by President HB. D. Mellen and Secretary George W. Bunton, the letter notes three years in the new building and asks members for views on plans to restore finances.
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Newtowne Club
Fim
HB. D. Mellen
George W. Bunton
Ruhlin Beats Kenny in Six Round Colosseum Bout
In Hartford at the Coliseum Ruhlin defeated Yank Kenny in the sixth round in a slow slugging melee. Earlier Johnny Regan and Maxy Haugh fought to a twelve round draw.
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Hartford
Conn
Gue Ruhlin
Yank Kenny
Coliseum
Ohnny Regan
Maxy Haugh
Civil Engineering Institute Annual Dinner Highlights
The Civil Engineer Institute held its annual dinner at United tes eue with professors G F D Burton and F Allen of the Civil Engineering department in attendance. The event featured speeches and a toast by Cooke of the class and remarks by Be Polaevshete and Spofford promoting a new scholarship under the Tech nas program.
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Civil Engineeringte Institute
United Tes
Burton
F. Allen
Cooke
Paesaoki Proteceos
Banton Nee Otras Seratning
Spofford
New Tech Nas
Trainer Receives Record Of AE Major Tey
Fragmentary text shows a trainer receiving a record pertaining to a Major Tey. Names and context are unclear, precise details not readable.
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Rece
Seryaae
Madison mill blast ruins room and bell damaged
A partial, garbled report from Madison Maine describes an explosion at the Indian Spring mill damaging a room and bell and causing losses. No further details or casualties are clear from the unreadable text.
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Madison
Indian Spring
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Gerry
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W. F. Morrill
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Paine
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Tex
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Charles F. Gallagher
Masonic Friends
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Kenny
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