Hancock Ashore Third Transport Disabled in Japanese Waters
The U S transport Hancock is ashore on the south side of Shimonoseki Strait, assisted by a German gunboat. The ship grounded on a sandy bottom while a chain of ships including the Sheridan and Warren suffer delays and dockings in Nagasaki, with plans to move passengers including a congressional party to San Francisco.
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Hancock
Nagasaki
United States
Straits of Shimonoseki
Hondo
Congressional Party
Philippines
Manila
Sheridan
Warren
Nagasakd
San Francisc
New York
Congressional
Philippine Islands
War Department
Department
Miss Toppan Jokes In Court
Jane Toppan reappears in Barnetana Court cheerful and jocular after a week of fear. She arrives with flowers, waves to cameras, and laughs at the proceedings before a commitment to jail without bail. The judge sets the date for further action as witnesses and officials interact with her in a tense but lighthearted mood.
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Jane Toppan
Rarnetana Court
Waterers
Miss Toppan
Miss Toppin
Murphy
Janior Cash
Letteney
Mary Cash
Mr. Murphy
Jailor Cash
Detective Letteney
Stuart's Catarrh Tablets touted as a rapid cure
An advertisement extols Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a new fast remedy for nasal bronchial throat and stomach catarrh. It cites experiences from F N Renton and Geo Casanova and a Pittsburg physician praising ease of use and safety. All druggists offer the 10 cent box.
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Stuart
F. N. Renton
Clark House
Troy
Geo. £. Casanova
Hotel Griffon
West Oth Street
New York City
Pittsburg
New England Association of School Superintendents Meets in Boston
The Thoth annual meeting of the New England Association of School Superintendents convened at Boston Latin School Hall with full regional representation. William T. Harris urged political geography in public schools and Frank A. Hill discussed advancing school practices, while officers were elected including President R J Condon and Secretary Sarah L Arnold.
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Eaglanda Association of
Boston Latin
New England
William T. Harris
United States
Frank A.hill
Massachusetts State Board of Education
America
England
R. J. Condon
Everett
Mass
G. A. Stuart
New Britain
Conn
Sarah I. Arnold
Boston
Charles E. Tilton
Bangor
A. J. Jacovy
Milton
Charles Simmons
Bennington
R. J. Cannon
Mias
Sarah JL. Arnold
Boers Kill Eight and Wound Twenty in Transvaal Skirmish
Despatch from Lord Kitchener reports a patrol of yeomanry reconnoitering at Buakespruit on Nov 13 was surrounded by 200 Boers and six killed with 16 wounded. Nearby, Wellbrow action on Nov 14 saw eight dead as Colonel Byng’s rear guard held. Lt Hughes and one trooper killed, three officers and nine men wounded. In Cape Colony Oct 13, 180 district troops surrendered to Smuts command, largely Dutch, after firing at long range and refusing further fight.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
Buakespruit
Zecrnust
Transvaal
Byng
Wellbrow
Orange River Colony
Dewet
Hughes
Middleburg
Cape Colony
Smute
Thornton
Mail Reports From Kitchener’s Monthly Reviews
Lord Kitchener’s August and September reports published in the Gazette summarize campaigns in the disputed territories. They detail casualties and prisoners, note vast horse captures and remounts, and describe rail aligned blockhouses extending lines to hinder Boer movements. The reports praise hundreds of officers and men while noting Boer intimidation keeps many burghers in the field.
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Lord Kitchener
The
Gazette
Formaf
Eeems
Kitchener
Whist Party and Dance Aids SS Peter and Paul Parish
A whist party and dance at Bethesda Hall South Boston hosted by the BS Peter and Paul parish young people raised about 800 for the parish poor. About 400 attendees enjoyed games a reception and dancing late into the night.
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SS. Peter and Paul Parish
Bethesda Hall
Boston
BS. Peter and Paul's Parish
T. J. Barter
Wiliam A. I. Norris
M. J. Lydon
Domestic Tragedy and Local Incidents Reported
Whitman William Gibbs his wife and infant inhaled coal gas last night they are expected to recover. Hingham fireman Whitcomb begins probe into Jordan farm blaze. Wareham night engineer William Sthaunnessy found dead in electrical plant pit. Hull 12 inch gun for the defenses arrives. Middleboro trio Samuel William and Miner Thompson arraigned for assault on Albert F Pettee held in bail awaiting outcome of Pettee’s wounds.
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Whitman
William Gibbs
AIS
Hingham
Shal Whitcomb
Jordan Farm
Wareham
William Sthaun- Nessy
Tremont Nall
West Wareham
Hull
Middleboro
Samuel
William
Miner Thompson
Albert F. Pettee
Pettee
Gaelic League Appeal Urges Irish Language and History Education
An appeal from the Gaelic League in Massachusetts calls for cooperation to promote Irish language history school curricula and cultural revival. It urges local branches, Gaelic teachers, and inclusion of Ireland’s history in parochial schools while listing organizational leaders and addresses in Boston and Worcester.
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Friends of the Irish Ent
Massachusetts
Gaelic League
England
Ireland
Ereland
Treland
Thehildren
Thomas J. Kiely
Ailencourt
Worcester
Mass
Stage shifts in Boston theatre season noted
Report records Jacob Litt quitting the John B. Mason tour over New York timing while Mason stays with Litt for other works. Sadie Martinez and The Marriage Game tour folded due to lack of New York dates. The Way of the World captivates Boston audiences. various engagements, openings, and matinees span Tremont, Boston Theatre, and Wallack's with stars like Denman Thompson, James K. Hackett, and Julia Marlowe.
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Jacob Litt
John B. Mason
New York
Mason
Mr. Litt
Sadie Martinez
Elsie de Wolfe
Boston
Denman Thompson
Chauncey Olcott
Garrett O' Magh
Actors’ Church Alliance
Rrremont
Roadway Theatre
Russhi
Dr Bey
Cherl@és Frohman
Ford
Opera House
Baltimore
Wallack’s
Augustus ‘Thomas
Olorada
Wilton Lackaye
Maud Hoffman
Charles Hawtry
Mares
Jann C. Bowker
Tremont
Paris
Mince Pie Meat with Hub Punch Mixture Description
A period note describes mincemeat prepared with Hub Punch added to each ten pounds of stock. It warns that the old-fashioned boiled cider and brandy blend is often of doubtful quality. Hub Punch is sold by family grocers and druggists in sealed bottles.
Editor’s Note Questions a Cambridge James Malley identity
A reader letter from Cambridge questions a motion attributed to James Malley about non endorsement by party nominees, asks the Post to verify the person, and hints at confusion with a similarly named local. Included is a short testimonial on catarrh remedies mentioning George James of Scranton and Dr. Agnew’s Catarrhal Powder.
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James Malley
Cambridge
Post
Library Hall
Library Hall Associatio
James J. Malley
Willow Street
George James
Scranton
Agnew
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J.T. Dempsey
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William A. F. Norris
SS. Peter and Paul Charity Party
Conlin
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Topsy
Pele Tom's Cabin
Charles Sandy Chapman
Nevin
Mollie Stoevin
George J. Basa
Martha A. Puller
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Nee Easy
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Monroe
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Mlle
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Yorke
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Stuber
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Marie Stuart
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Wood & Hay Complete Orchestra
Leon Morris
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Billy B. van
Liv
Nellie
Neil
de Blera
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Beethoven
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Charles Prohman
Virginia Harned
F. Rose
Maurice Thompson
Bowen- Merrill Co
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Georgis
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Gerald
Morrison Comedy Co
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Wext- Mats
Lin
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Bitot
Splendid Orchestra
Max Winne Ee Ea A A Lac Ett
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Iolanthe
Ee J. K. Murray
James Gilbert
Clara Late
Bessie Fairbairn
Dec. Shields
John Henderson
Geo. Tollman
Hattie Bell Ladd
Hollis
Isaac B. Rich
Klaw & Erlanger Comedy Company
John J
Willard
the Tremont
Louis N. Parker
Mr. Willard
Boston Theatre
Uncle Tom
Awrence McCarty
George Monroe
O'Shaughnessy
Ida Mulle
Cucille Baunders
Alexander Clerke
Bowdoin Square Company
Daughters of
Rogers Brothers
Washington
Lane
Millie James
Virginia Karned
Adler
Old Vincennes
Julia Marlowe
Jessie Busley
Katherine Morence
Carolyn Whyte
Allie Geralf
Gore
York
Clayton White
Dickie
Nat M. Wills
Waterbury Brothers
Rane
Reet and Shaw
Fred Danworth
Blevere
Montgomery and Stone
Kitty Alen Fox
Comedienne
Perenda and Breen
Carson and Willard
Vedmars
Nellis O'Neil
the Devil's Daughter” Company
the Howard
Jolly Grass Widow
Joe Choynski
Austin & Stone
Children’s Theatre
Grand Opera ‘Louse
Charles Chapman
Mollie Stevin
George v. Base
Martha A. Pulley
Luke Pullen
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Norrises
Annie Carter
Tom Brown
Lizazia Otto
Mme
Lute Lehman
Reingold Vermati
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