Boer Envoys to Tour U S Under Boer Relief Trust
South African special commissioner in New York reports that envoys Fischer Wessels and Wolmorans will sail May 3. The delegation, aided by the National Boer Relief Association, will tour the country to gather support. They will be received in Washington as individuals, not as an official Boer delegation, and aim to influence public opinion through Boer propaganda.
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New York
P. Louter Wessels
South African Republic
Hague
Fischer, Wessels
Wolmorans
United States
National
Boer Relief Association
Washington
Europe
Montagu White
Irish Nationalist grills War Office on Magersfontein
In the Commons Mr. John Gordon Swift MacNeill pressed the war secretary Mr. George Wyndham over South African war operations at Magersfontein. The Speaker ordered MacNeill to stop questioning the commander in chief’s criticism. Balfour announced a Friday vote to clear up misconceptions by debating the secretary of war’s salary.
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London
House of Commons
John Gordon Swift MacNeill
South Donegal
War Office
George Wyndham
William Court Gully
MacNeill
Magersfontein
South Africa
Lord Methuen
A. J. Balfour
Boers Evacuate Thabanchu to Sour Stronger Positions
London reports from the Orange Free State say the Boers left Thabanchu not to retreat but to occupy stronger lines. General Dewet attacked General H's eastern flank on April 29 but was repelled by cavalry. Boers hold eastern ridges and may fallback under greater British pressure. British casualties at Thabanchu were slight.
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London
Orange Free State
Thabanchu
Dewet
Court test of ward redivision tactics in Marlboro
The small Democratic minority in Marlboro's City Council failed to stop a Republican ward redivision under the bill allowing city area redivision. They threaten to seek court action over an allegedly illegal ruling on a motion to reconsider a vote.
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Marlboro
Admiral Dewey Arrives in Chicago for Three-Day Welcome
Admiral George Dewey arrived in Chicago amid cannon fire and cheers for a three day stay ending Thursday morning. Crowds waved banners proclaiming support for Dewey while street vendors sold pro Dewey badges as the city hosted a grand reception at the Auditorium for the victor of Manila Bay with about 2000 attendees.
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Chicago
George Dewey
Jacksonville
Admiral Dewey
Dewey
Canadian-American Association
Canada
Manila Bay
Cuban School Superintendent Plans Teacher Departure to U S
Havana reports Alexis E. Frye, Cuban schools chief, intends to send about 45 percent of teachers to the United States. The selection will be handled by the mayors of the municipalities.
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Havana
Alexis E. Frye
United States
McKinley Seen Safe to Win in 1900 Campaign
Senator Hanna, Republican national committee chairman, predicts McKinley will be re-elected citing solid GOP strength nationwide. He says victory will require hard, persistent effort from campaign start to election day and notes Maryland as likely to stay Republican while Kansas South Dakota Washington Idaho and Montana show favorable trends.
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Cleveland
Washington
Hanna
Republican National Committee
McKinley
Morey
Kentucky
Maryland
Kansas
South Dakota
Bryan
Shoup
Carter
Idaho
Montana
Senate
Heirs Rally Over $33 Million Crowell Estate
A meeting at Morrill Hall Somerville heard W C Crowell report on chasing a supposed 33 million dollar English bank fortune tied to Elisha Crowell. An uproar over evidence, funds, and genealogy followed as leaders resigned and a committee was formed to pursue heirs.
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New England
Elisha Crowell
Englis
Morrill Hall
Pearl Street
Somerville
W. C. Crowell
England
Bank of England
Bristol
J.S. Crowell
New England Society
J. A. Johnston
Centre Street Baptist Church
Jamaica Plain
Crowell
Cape Od
J. C. Angler
Hsg
London
Hirsha Crowell
Fugitives Dunstan and Frank Shaw sighted near Ripton
Dunstan Shaw and his son Frank Shaw, wanted for the murder of Deputy Sheriff Hoffman, were seen at the home of George Flanders near Ripton ten miles from Middlebury. Flanders and his family were arrested for concealing the fugitives. Deputies reportedly surrounded the area, but the Shaws had already left.
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Middlebury
Dunstan Shaw
Frank Shaw
Fugre Tives
Woodstock
Hoffman
Pittsfield
Ripton
George Flanders
Flanders
Frank
Shaws
Amateur Press Conventions to Be Held in Boston
The National and United Amateur Press associations plan their annual conventions in Boston on July 2 3 and 4. Edith Minster chairs the National reception committee with Boston Home Journal. for the United they name Joseph B Lynch Charles A Parker G J Curtis J F Bowen and C A Blackman. Hub Amateur Press Club will supervise National arrangements with the Massachusetts Amateur Press Association handling the United. Delegates from many cities will attend including professional authors and newsroom staff.
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National
United Amateur Press Associations
Boston
Edith Minster
Boston Home Journal
Hasen
the United
Joseph B. Lynch
Charles A. A. Parker
G. J. Curtis
J. F. Bowen
C. A. Blackman
Hub Amateur Press Club
Massachusetts Amateur Press Association
United
Golden Fleece Lodge hosts Massachusetts leaders in Lynn
Golden Fleece Lodge F and A M Lynn April 30 hosts a master Mason degree ceremony with five candidates. Distinguishing guests include Senator Howard K Sanderson Lynn Lt Gov Bates and Grand Master Charles Gallagher among many state senators and local officials. A special communications, music by Franklin Quartet and Surrey's Orchestra, and a banquet followed at Odd Fellows Hall.
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Lynn
Golden Fleece Lodge
A. M
General Court of
Massachusetts
Masonic Fraternity
Senate
Howard K. Sanderson
Masonic Hall
H. K. Sanderson
Addison L. Osborne
John L. Bates
William M. Olin
John W. Kimball
James J. Myers
J. G. B. Adams
David T. Remington
C. A. Raymond
L. A. Phillips
George E. Smith
Rufus A. Soule
New Bedford
William Reynolds
Marblehead
William Tolman
Pittsfield
F. A. Harrington
Worcester
L. BE. Chamberlain
Brockton
G. L. Clemence
Southbridge
W. A. Butler
Georgetown
W. O. Luscomble
Falmouth
C. H. Hanson
Lowell
G. W. Currier
Lawrence
H. C. Attwill
F. A. Patch
Boxboro
A A. Maxwell
Boston
Thomas Post
Lenox
W. 8
Leach
Raynham
F. A. Fales
Norwood
A. A. Lawrence
Cohasset
W. H. Lott
L. A. Ross
Brighton
CC. A. Hazelton
Turner’s Fails
William Shepherd
Willard Howland
Chelsea
Walter S. Parker
Seventh Masonic District
E. B. Sears
Melrose
G. N. Nobcini
Roxnery
Amos A. Lawrence
William . Lott
William A. Butler
Leonard W. Ross
Charley ‘W. Hazelton
Turner’s Falls
Northampton
Charles T. Witt
Baalbec Lodge
East
John EB. Parry
Cambridge
Masonic
Franklin Quartet
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Surrey
Senator Sanderson
Oston
Brewery Engineers To Come Out
Commissioner Delehanty of the State Board of Mediation and Arbitration met with A Wait of the New York Central at Grand Central to discuss Buffalo strikers demanding a 10 percent pay raise. Wait will go to Buffalo to meet the striking committee or receive them locally, and Webster's office confirms the plan with the Buffalo executive committee.
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New York
Delehanty
State Board of Mediation and Arbitration
A. Wait
New York Central
Grand Central Station
Buffalo
Wait
Webster
Walt
Master Carpenters Grant Demands
The master carpenters have already granted the demands, ending the dispute. Union leaders announced completion of negotiations and a return to work. The accord avoids further walkouts and resumes standard operations.
Painters Strike In Providence For Eight Hour Day
A strike ordered by journeymen painters will start tomorrow in Providence Rhode Island. The action seeks an eight hour workday with a minimum pay of 2.50 dollars.
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Providence
R. I
Boston Brewery Strike Looms Over Eight Hour Day
A strike question for Boston brewery engineers is referred to a committee from the Boston Central Labor Union with power to strike today if brewers do not concede. The Engineers' Union seeks an eight hour day a $3 daily minimum and $26 weekly for chief engineers.
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Boston
Boston Central Labor Union
Engineers’ Union
Fred J. Kneeland
Central Labor Union
Frank McCarty
John F. O’sullivan
Brewers’ Board of Trade
Brewers’ Union
Meeting of Granite Workers Deliberates 38 Cent Settlement
Committees from the Quincy Granite Manufacturers Association and the Quincy branches of the Granite Cutters National Union meet this afternoon at 2 o'clock in the manufacturers rooms. They aim to settle the ongoing granite industry dispute and, based on available information, seem likely to agree on a minimum wage of 38 cents per hour.
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Quincy Granite Manufacturers’ Association
Quincy
Granite Cutters’ National Union
Quisiy
Cat Fight Incident Leaves Dorchester Woman Bitten
Mrs. Louisa Cunningham of 8 Learned Street Dorchester intervened in a cat quarrel yesterday and was severely bitten on the right forearm. The wound was treated at the Emergency Hospital.
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Louisa Cunningham
Learned Street
Dorchester
Past Master Workmen's Associa tion holding quarterly meeting
The Past Master Workmen's Association an AOUW auxiliary held its regular quarterly gathering at United States Hotel last night. Guests included Supreme Master Workman John C. Rickard of Manchester NH and Walter Leigh of New Haven CT. Entertainment by the Mystic Quartet of Lynn. Officers elected for the coming year: President Frank W Bayley Secretary Dean S B Scott Treasurer H M Bradt.
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Bonache Everett D. Clark
Charles P. P
A Oe P Cccwannry-Trangusor
A. . Duffie
Linemen Threaten Strike in Western Division
Springfield April 30 A large portion of division instrument men and linemen with the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company did not report for duty today. Workers demand higher wages and will issue a statement at noon tomorrow. If a strike is declared a general stoppage across New England is possible.
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Springfield
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
New England
Delegates Attend Methodist Meeting in Wesleyan Hall
Delegates from the New England conference to the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, opening today in Chicago, attended yesterday morning’s session at Wesleyan Hall. V. C. B. E. Davis discussed eliminating presiding elders and supported the measure. Also speaking were Rev. George A. Crawford Professor Sheldon of BU School of Theology Rev. A. W. Harris of Orono and Rev. C. A. Littlefield.
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New England
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Chicago
Wesleyan Hall
V. C. BE. Davis
George A. Crawford
Sheldon
B. U. School of Theology
A. W. Harris
Orono, Me
C. A. Littlefield
Forty second Wash itzaian Home annual meeting held
The Wash itzaian Home held its forty second annual meeting last evening at the institution. Officers elected for the ensuing year include President 8 B Stebbins, vice-presidents I Wetherbee D Webster King George R Taber Thomas Garfield, treasurer Benjamin F Jacobs, clerk Samuel W Sargent, superintendent and physician Vir Plisworth, D D.
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The
Washitzaian
8. B. Stebbins
I. Wetherbee
D. Webster King
Eorge R. Taber
Thomas Garfield
Benjamin F. Jacobs
Samuel W Sargent
Vir “Plisworth, Dd
Cat attack leaves Moody finger lacerated at hospital
H. H. Moody of Common Street had his left index finger bitten by a vicious cat while meddling with it yesterday at the Emergency Hospital. Thomas bit through the finger prompting medical dressing.
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H. H. Moody
Common Street
Simon Couple Celebrates Twenty Fifth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Edwin A Simon observe their silver anniversary with a social evening at 28 Robinson Street Somerville. From 8 to 10 o clock about 200 relatives and friends gathered to offer congratulations and best wishes.
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Edwin A. Simon
Robinson Street
Somerville
Cambridge couple marks twenty fifth wedding anniversary
Cambridge society attended the twenty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Bibridge G Ltd vene held last evening. The event gathered notable residents at 20 Davenpeert Street North and highlighted the couple’s long marriage.
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Cambridge Society
Munyon Remedies Promote Mild Spring Health Push
An advertorial urges readers to avoid stimulants and rely on Munyon's homeopathic cures for common spring ailments. It touts specific remedies for rheumatism, colds, dyspepsia, kidney trouble and more, priced about 25 cents per remedy and $1 for the complete inhaler set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munyon
Framingham Fourth Congressional Convention Chooses Delegates
Framingham April 30 The fourth congressional convention failed to back Senator Hoar. A substitute motion praising the administration passed unanimously. Delegates named for the national convention were Arthur H. Lowe of Fitchburg and Charles G. Bancroft of Natick with alternates W. H. Chase of Leominster and Walter Howard of Clinton.
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Framingham
Hoar
Arthur . H. Lowe
Fitchburg
Charles G. Bancroft
Natick
W. H. Chase
Leominster
Walter Howard
Clinton
Swallow Captures Seventh District Republican Nomination
At Malden convention George N. Swallow won the district nomination with Alfred E. Cox as the main nominee and Charles Bruce of Everett and General C. Co. Fry of Lynn as alternates. The group endorsed McKinley administration and Secretary Long, with praise for Congressman Roberts.
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George N. Swallow
Malden
Alfred E. Cox
Philadelphia
Charles Bruce
Everett
General C. Co. Fry
Lynn
Cox
Mr. Swallow
Charlestown
Frank D. Allen
Shoe City
Messrs. Swallow
McKinley
Secretary Long
Congressman Roberts
Chinese Sunday School Supper at Berkeley Temple
The Berkeley Temple Chinese Bible School held a reception and supper last evening with large attendance. Approximately a quart number of Chinese and Americans attended, followed by a programme and a served supper.
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Berkeley Temple Chinese Bible School
Lightweight Bout Ends In 25 Round Draw In New York
Jack O'Brien and George McFadden of New York weighed under the lightweight limit by one pound and battled to a 25 round draw at the Broadway A. C. tonight.
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New York
Jack O’brien
George McFadden
Broadway A. C
Obituary notices and funeral announcements from Cambridge and nearby towns
A list of obituaries and funeral notices including Charles Cushing Bailey of 1010 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, Alfreta L Curtice of Boston, James Donnelly of this city, Edward T Russell of 345 Marlboro St, Robins of Yarmouth, Henry C Thacher of Boston, and others with details on dates, burial places, and services, dated late April to early May.
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St. Mary’s Church
A Russell
F. m
Marlboro Street
Edward T. Russell
Church of the Disciples
Warren Avene
West Birne Street
Robins
Yarmouth
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Sunday’s River
Louis Botha
Fier Thabanchu
Marlboro Council
Matthew Conley
Eugene E. Estes
Conley
Stes
Estes
Dolaher
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Thomas Cashman
Nah
Benjamin BR. Taylor
G. A. R. Ladies’ Night
Charles Beck
Quincy Square
M. C. Beedle
MR. Young Qut
Ottawa
Eben Jordan
John Sheppard
Arthur McArthur
H. L. Higginson
C. H. Taylor
Stephen O’meara
J. H. Holmes
H. M. Whitney
J. C. Gordon
J. M. McPherson
B. F. Keith
J. M. Kay
R. H. Upham
H. W. Patterson
Frederick Risteen
F. H. Peabody
Roberts
Salt Lake
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Brigham H. Roberts
Cane
Stor
Raen
W. B. Hunt
Lewis & CO
Washington St
Col
Cornhill
Portland Street
Home
Sovereign Remedy CO
Arch St
Mr. Johnston
Read
Vermont
MR. Ramsdell
Frank FE. Ramsdell
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Cambridgeport
Ramsedell
New York City
Omega Oil
J. Edward Wilson
Tremont Row
Ste Ge
Metropolitan Co
Frankinnss
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Washingtonian Home Officers
Stevenses
Munyon’s Doctors Free Temple
Fourth District
Swallow
Lively Malden
Cox of
O'Brien
M’fadden
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