Miners Plot to Establish Republic in Klondike War
A San Francisco report from Skagway Alaska dated November 6 claims 6000 miners plan to overthrow Northwest Territory rule and set up a republic with Dawson as capital. They would seize police and civil authorities, using winter to gain six months immunity, while arms and provisions are cached along routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Skagway
Alaska
Dawson
Victoria
Vancouver
Seattle
Northwest Territory
Corrigan
Northwest Mounted Police
Brown
United States District Court
United States
Shoup
Frederick
Major Hovey
Marshal Shoup
Washington
Dolphin
Mrs. Boland Calls for Reform in Boston Schools
Esther N. Boland at Phillips Congregational Church urged reform of Boston public schools. She pressed for better buildings, trained teachers, and careful selection, criticizing officials for appointing less capable staff and warning against personal favoritism and potential conflicts with publishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther N. Boland
Phillips Congregational Church
Boston
Boland
Resolutions defend Hebry Gaelic chair at Catholic University
Boston groups protest potential dismissal of Rev. Dr Henebry from the Gaelic chair at the Catholic University in Washington. The chair, founded by the Ancient Order of Hibernians with $60,000, is defended by the Gaelic League and Hibernian bodies amid claims the rector acted without cause. Resolutions from the Boston Philo Celtic Society and AOH affiliates urge retention, noting Henebry’s endorsements from Gaelic League Ireland and America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henebry
Catholic University At
Washington
Hibernian
Gaelic League
Boston
Order of
Hibernians
Hibernian Order
Father Henebry
Bishop Keane
University
Dr. Henebry
Philo- Celtic Society
Pierpont School
Hudson Street
Richard Henebry
Ireland
America
Order of Hibernians
Maurice Dinneen
Smallpox case reported in Newton Centre
Newton Centre records the fourth smallpox case in two months. Jacob Beck, a Jackson Street resident, likely contracted the disease in Boston. Police enforce a strict quarantine around his home as the contagious ward at Newton Hospital receives the patient. The affluent district around the residence adds to local alarm with many exposures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
West
Newton Centre
Board of Health
Jacob Beck
Jackson Street
Boston
Newton Hospital
Dutch Boat Attacks British Smack in Pro Boer Demonstration
A Brussels report says a Dutch fishing boat near Wielingen lightship feigned distress to lure a British smack. Thirteen Dutch fishermen boarded and assaulted the crew shouting pro Boer slogans, wounding several. They allegedly locked their captain in his cabin before escaping to Ostend where a complaint was filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laindon
Brussels
Wielingen
North Sea
Ostend
Woman Hospitalized After Domestic Dispute Injury
Della Paine of 6 Columbus Avenue arrived at City Hospital last night with a bloodied wrist after a domestic quarrel with her husband. He claims she caused the wound herself by forcing her arm through the door window. she alleges her husband caused the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Paine
Columbus Avenue
Ity
Jurgo
Axe Attack Over Beer Sparks East Boston Quarrel
Jeremiah Saunders of 8 Maverick Street East Boston lies with a fractured skull at City Hospital after an axe blow during a dispute over a bottle of beer at 339 North Street. Antonio Capucci aged 29 is in Station 1 custody awaiting outcome of injuries and manslaughter charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah Saunders
Maverick Street
Boston
Antonio Capucci
Station 1
Saunders
Capucci
North Street
North End
Capuccii
Capucel
Duel on North Street Ends as Pistols Fail to Fire
After a fatal attack on Jeremiah Saunders, a crowd of Italian men gathered near North and Fleet streets. Giallo of 39 North Street drew a loaded 88 caliber pistol and shot failed. Patrolman Morgan disarmed him. The other man fled, leaving his weapon on the ground. Giallo jailed for assault with a dangerous weapon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah Saunders
North and
Fleet Streets
Guseppe Giallo
North Street
Wleet
North Streets
Fach
Morgan
Hanover Street
Giallo
Hassan Ali Hosts 25th Birthday Feast of the Freaks
Last night in Scollay square Hassan Ali the Egyptian giant celebrated his 25th birthday with a party of freaks and guests including Captain Tinymite, Chauncey Morlan, the Georgia speckled family, Mrs Myers the bearded lady, and the Japanese acrobatic troupe. Professor Hutchins acted as toastmaster guiding the lively banquet that lasted until 9 pm with jokes, speeches and a lighthearted seating dispute over chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scollay Square
Hassan Ali
Tinymite
Chauncey Morlan
Mrs. Myers
Professor Hutchins
Adam
Hutchins
Elsie
Miss Myers
Chauncey Depew
State boards pages a case of Laura Gibbons in pity and fear
In Middleboro Nov 17 the State Board of Charity takes charge of 13 year old Laura Gibbons, adopted from Raymondtown, described as perverse and harmful. She tortures animals, beating a cat and killing poultry, despite every attempt to curb her violent impulses. Foster parents and neighbors report repeated abuse, leading to a district court order committing her to state care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleboro
State Board of Charity
Jesse Pomeroy
Laura Gibbons
Raymondtown
State Board
Laura
Joseph Drake
Drake
Mayor Hart Confined to Bed by Cold
Mayor Hart remains at home with a severe cold and may miss City Hall today. He told a Post reporter he stayed in bed to prevent worsening the illness and to speed recovery. The mayor said he is cheerful and plans to attend the renomination convention tomorrow evening if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Hart
Hart
City Hall
Post
Mayer Hart
Cullom to chair foreign relations committee
Senator Cullom of Illinois will become chairman of the Senate foreign relations committee succeeding the late Senator Davis. He said Frye’s refusal left him as senior member and plans to resign the interstate commerce chair. Lodge offered congratulations and no rivalry or contest is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Cullom
Illinois
Senate
Davis
Hyver
Frye
Cullom
Lodge
Committee On Interstate Commerce
Stolen Jewels Worth 250 From Boston Man
Freda Munninston a 27 year old resident of 51 Burbank Street was arrested early Sunday by police for picking pockets of Samuel Roth enberg and stealing jewelry valued at 250 dollars. The jewelry was recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freda Munninston
Burbank Street
Boston
Samuel Rothenberg
Lightning spectra reveal multiple hydrogen components in flashes
The article reports on Professor Pickering’s analysis of lightning spectra showing doubling of bright lines and at least three hydrogen components. He notes 30, 3, and 1 lines across photographs taken under different conditions, suggesting complex gas analyses under extreme heat and pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickering
E. C. Pickering
Constellation
Perseus
Lick
Edward S. King
Harvard Observatory
Post
Envo ys greet in Baltimore crowd packs Opera House
Irish envoys John E Redmond Patrick A McHugh and Thomas O'Donnell were greeted by about 3000 people at Ford's Opera House in Baltimore with Mayor Thomas G Hayes present. The visit supported Nationalist party measures in Britain and Irish-American resolutions were adopted. The envoys depart for Washington next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
John E. Redmond
Patrick A. McHugh
Thomas O'Donnell
Ford
Opera House
Thomas G. Hayes
Messrs
Redmond
McHugh
O’donnell
Nationalist Party
Great Britain
Washington
Miss Wilkins Denies New York Wedding Rumor
Randolph November 17 Mary E Wilkins returns home unmarried denying marriage to Dr Freeman of Metuchen New Jersey in New York last week She will wed soon but not before ready and will not invite many friends Only immediate household will attend the ceremony when Dr Freeman visits for Thanksgiving week the wedding date will be set then
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph
Mary E. Wilkins
Dr. Freeman
Metuchen
N. J
New York
Miss Wilkins
Bowker Captivates at Tremont with Russia Lecture
Dr John C Bowker delivered an illustrated Russia lecture at Tremont Theatre last evening. His travel notes showcased a broad collection of views and amused with anecdotes. He described Moscow and St Petersburg, the Czar and his palace, and the audience gave close, attentive interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Bowker
Russia
Tremont Theatre
Dr. Bowker
Labor Protests Chinese Immigration and Paves Union HQ Purchase
Organized labor in Boston reacted against Chinese immigration and backed reestablishing the Chinese Exclusion Act. The Beaton Central Labor Union moved toward buying a labor headquarters at Turn Hall, Middlesex Street, while rescinding a plan to meet at Kossuth Hall. Delegates adopted resolutions urging candidates to support union-made products and to require union labels on political printing. Committees were named to unionize, organize, credential, and handle resolutions. Carpenters and drivers unions were admitted to the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Organized Labor of
Boston
Henry Abrahams
United States
Beaton Central Labor Union
Turn Hall
Middlesex Street
Abrahams
Organized Labor
F. H. McCarty
Henry Johnson
A. E F. Davis
Ward
Sarah Stone
William Wixted
D. H. Sweet
C. O. Wood
Charles Scott
PY. J. Lally
A. Berger
William Main
S. Levine
R. J. Yowers
Jacob Rhinestader
J. J. McCarty
M. A. Conway
F. A. McGuire
J. H. Joyce
John Nickers
BF. Gilman
J. J. Downing
P. J. O'Toole
Sim Myers
D. J. Deegan
W. J. Joyce
Oscar FE. Cox
A. J. F. Murphy
F. J. Gilligan
John Mee
C FE. Potts
I. H W. Sweet
James Lynch
J. J. Barry
J. A. Byrdsong
F. J. Kneeland
F. K. Foster
R. A. Callahan
BE. W. Powers
J. T. Barnes
Freight clerks discuss eight hour day May first proposal
The freight clerks affiliated with the American Federation of Labor met yesterday afternoon in Wells Memorial building and discussed requesting an eight hour day about May 1 next. Applications were received from clerks on roads out of Boston. Candidates came from Lowell and three from the Knights of Labor. The annual ball will be held in Odd Fellows Hall on November 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
Wells Memorial Iountline
Boston
Lowell
Knights of Labor
Odd Yellows' Hall
New Coal and Lumber Team Sters Formed at Hyde Park
A new body named coal and lumber team sters was organized last week at Hyde Park. Members employed at Dedham Hyde Park and Readville were admitted. Officers include President William J. McDonough, Vice-President Joseph Corcoran, and Secretary Treasurer U N Stevens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park
Dedham
Readville
William J. McDonough
Joseph Corcoran
U. N. Stevens
Gumpers Seeks Iglesias Release From Bail
Washington reports Santiago Iglesias, the AFL agent organizing Porto Rico workers, was jailed on conspiracy charges. A $500 bail was requested for Iglesias, with Samuel Gompers declaring the case unfounded and bail to be furnished. The union leader notes a fatality occurred in a strike at the time but Iglesias had no link.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Santiago Iglesias
American Federation of Labor
San Juan
Porto Rico
Pepee
Sidney McKee
Iglesias
Federation
Samuel Gompers
Gompers
Letuokalani Seeks Heiress in United States Visit
Former Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii arrived in San Francisco to pursue health recovery and to consult with federal authorities about crown lands seized when the monarchy fell. Claims to about $100,000 yearly crown revenues remain unresolved after vetoed appropriations and a refused $25,000 annual pension. Crown lands exceed one million acres, valued around $15,000,000. arbitration options were advised before annexation.
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San Francisco
Liliuokalani
Hawaii
Dole
Islands
England
Edict Honors Li Hung Chang with Memorial Arch
The Empress Dowager in Pekin issued an edict praising Li Hung Chang and ordering a memorial arch near his birthplace. It confirms the marquis title for his eldest son and allows inheritance through generations, elevating other sons grandsons and bestowing offices and dignities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Li Hung Chang
Eai Li
Bishop O Connell Confirms Large Class in Biddeford
The Right Rev. William H. O Connell bishop of Portland confirmed a large class of St. Mary’s parish children in Biddeford. Hundreds of parishioners attended the reception in St Mary’s Hall with many elders present and all city clergy in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
William H. O'Connell
Portland
St. Mary’s Parish
St. Mary’s Hall
Wheeler Answers His Accusers
Wheeler defends actions in May cases and the Civil Service disputes. He says no appointments since July and questions the certification process. Naphen accuses Mayor Hart of failing to address alleged civil service violations and contends the mayor may be influenced by subordinates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard McGee
Corcoran
Mr. Wheeler
Civil Service Commission
Naphen
Buncombe
McHugh
Hart
Bertrand T. Wheeler
Einklang Visited Boston for Banquet and Concert
The Einklang Singing Society of Providence Rhode Island visited Boston Turn Verein at Turn Hall yesterday. A Providence committee met the guests at Hyde Park depot and South Station to escort them by electric to the hall where 200 covers were laid. Carl Eberhard presided. Mrs. Mary A Maxwell delivered a welcome address written by Paul W Hoffmann. Ernst Donath welcomed the visitors. Adolph Schweitzer president of Hinklang responded, Paul Buettecher of Boston sang humorously. Dr Louis Kelterborn spoke, Paul W Hoffmann contributed a poem The German Song. After the banquet Hinklang sang then toured the Art Museum and Public Library. An evening concert featured Gustav Saacke Karl Doering Dr Louis Kelterborn and Gustav Riemann with a string quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Turn Hall
Efinklang
Singing Society of Providence, R. I
Boston Turn Verein
Boston Society
Providence
Hyde Park Depot
South Station
Providence Society
Carl Eberhard
Mary A. Maxwell
Paul W. Hoffmann
Ernst Donath
Adolph Schweitzer
Gustav Saacke
Karl Doering
Louis Kelterborn
Gustav Riemann
Miller Hurt by Brick in Night Altercation
George Miller of 50 Salem Street was struck in the head by a brick thrown during a midnight dispute with fellow boarders. He was taken to the hospital with a fractured skull. Police could not locate the brick thrower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Miller
Salem Street
George
Boers Release Yeomanry After Brakspruit Action
The South African casualty list reports that in the Brakspruit affair on November 12 58 yeomanry were captured by the Boers and subsequently released. Lord Kitchener had reported the engagement last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Brakspruit
Kitchner
Fire damages three story Main Street block in Saco
A morning fire in Saco damaged a three story wooden block on Main Street owned by D F Bryant of California and housing Diamond Smith candy manufacturer. The building is fully insured and stock and fixtures are partially insured.
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Saco
Main Street
D. F. Bryant
California
Diamond Smith
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Nobby
H. Newman & Son
Washington Street
Kneeland
Klondike
Flood
Charter Street
Alys
Blake
Ler
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Rye
State St
Bostox
Ams Taylor & Tovisviaae Sencrucn Wey Sym
Teamsters
Gumpers
Letuokalani
Bishop O'Connell
E Oricinator
Washington ST
Wheeler
Einklang
Miller
HUB Mfc. CO
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