Foresters Elect Lowell Leader at State Convention
The Massachusetts Grand Court Foresters of America met at Foresters Hall with about 340 delegates. William H. Stafford of Lowell was elected grand chief ranger over Henry F. McManus of Fitchburg, receiving 208 votes to 103. Stafford’s term includes 1085 members and a $10,000 sick and death benevolence fund.
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Springfield
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Order
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Grand Court
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Fitchburg
Tee Anson Stern
Boston
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Hugh McClellan
Delegates Elect Beatty and Gallagher At City Gathering
L. S. Beatty of Lawrence was elected grand treasurer and James J. Gallagher of Lowell grand secretary. The avenue adjourned until tomorrow morning. A banquet honored delegates in Huntington Hall with speeches by Colonel Butler Ames D Witzgerald the retiring grand chief Tanger E M McMurtey Aime Gauthier Lawrence Cummings Alonzo G. Walsh Mayor Crowley and others.
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Lawrence
James J. Gallagher
Lowell
Huntington Hall
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Tanger
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Aime Gauthier
Lawrence Cummings
Alonzo G. Walsh
Crowley
Reed murder case revived in North Adams
North Adams May 16 A renewed push in the Reed murder case unfolds as Attorney General Owlton assigns District Police Officer Dunham of Boston to gather evidence. Henry and Blanche Reed were found dead at their home on August 7 1897, with inquests repeatedly held.
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Berkshire County
Steyn Threat Promises Desert War If Britain Takes South Africa
In an interview published in Paris on May 16, President Steyn vows to burn homes and turn the country into a desert rather than surrender to British control, describing a plan to delay and resist occupation.
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Steyn
Kroonstad
College and School Games Score Snippets
At Ithaca New York score 16 with Gene 3. Amherst Hanover 8 Columbia Hanover. Cuban Giants 6. Groton School 22 Pomfret. Concord High 17 Belmont. Bethlehem Pennsylvania Carlisle Indians 9. Letten University 9.
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Letten University
McKenney and Waterbury See Record Demand for Fixtures
Boston firm Messrs McKenney and Waterbury at 181 Franklin Street reports unprecedented weekly orders for electric and gas fixtures for summer hotels and homes, signaling a high demand surge in their business.
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Boston
Wollaston Golf Club Defeats Agawam Hunt in Tight Match
The Wollaston Golf Club team edged Agawam Hunt Club of Providence 16 to 13 in a close afternoon contest in Wollaston.
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Exeter Beats Dean Academy On Late Innings Rally
Phillips Exeter defeated Dean Academy in the last two innings as Perkins allowed ten runs after a tight start. Witham starred in left field and Goddard and Alexander provided key batting pace. Score by innings shows Exeter seven runs in the final frame to win 13 to 6 at Exeter New Hampshire.
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Investigation of Cuban finances sparks Senate debate
Georgia Senator Bacon urges a full inquiry into Cuba's financial affairs amid alleged misappropriation in the postal service. He cites large Cuban receipts and rising expenditures with reports of lavish spending and possible conspiracy. Senator Hale labels Major Rathbone's post directorate as proconsul like power and calls for scrutiny.
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Neely arraigned in New York on Cuban postal frauds
Deputy Inspector Lawshe and expert accountant Nettie to assist in the Cuban postal frauds investigation left Washington for Havana. Colonel Burton of the inspector-general's office also left for New York to attend Neely's arraignment tomorrow. Secretary Root said no new developments exist and the War Department left extradition matters to the Attorney General's office.
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Thompson Confesses Theft At Havana Post Office Money
Havana May 16 Postmaster Beb Thompson signs a sworn statement admitting he took funds from the money order treasury on Sept 16 to cover a money shortage. The article also reports on Boer War dispatches from Mafeking relief expectations and military movements near Kroonstad with various units and censors noted.
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Havana
Beb. P. Thompson
Envoys in New York Debate South Africa War Tactics
The report quotes Mr. Fischer and Mr. Wessels criticizing Cecil Rhodes and Sir Alfred Milner, accusing Milner of planning annexations and framing the franchise issue. It notes Kruger’s concessions at Bloemfontein and fears of American stay as delegates arrive in New York.
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British Relief Column Fights Boers Near Mafeking
London reports on telegrams from Molopo and Kraai Pan detailing skirmishes near Mafeking with Boer losses and British cavalry counterattacks. The dispatch notes Lord Roberts and General French advances, Buller’s movement toward Newcastle, and Boer guerilla activity in the Upington district as preparations for a final stand.
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Boers Quit Biggarsberg in South Africa War Dispatch
London May 16 war office despatch from General Buller dated Dundee reports Glencoe occupied yesterday and Biggarsberg evacuated by Transvaalers. Free Staters on the Drakensburg reduced in numbers. Carolina Lydenburg and Pretoria commandoes trekked north from HLatikulu on May 13 and 17, with eleven guns entrained at Glencoe. Trains now running at Wessels Nek station after heavy fifth division work.
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Dundee
Glencoe
Wessels Nek Station
Boer Envoys Resting Before New York City Hall Reception
The Boer envoys to America rest after the ocean voyage awaiting a formal reception at City Hall in New York tomorrow. They express delight with the reception and hope their peace mission succeeds. They spent the morning replying to telegrams and letters from over sixty U.S. cities inviting them to visit, with plans to visit as many as possible.
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