City Council Moves to Revoke Common Stand Permits
The Boston Common crowd debate ends with a near unanimous council vote backing Mayor Josiah Quincy to revoke all permits granted to erect stands on the Common. Speakers claim the permits infringe on public rights and favor New York speculators, urging court action.
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Troop Transport Ship Rapidan Chartered by Britain
The steamer Rapidan of the Chesapeake & Ohio railway ocean fleet, operated in the Newport News pool, was chartered by the British government. The Rapidan will be used to transport troops to South Africa.
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England Excites C. Contined From Page 1
Jameson at Krugersdorp is regarded as the ablest Boer general and hates the British. Cronje leads the young party, distrusts Joubert, Baden-Powell has recent South African war experience. Boers shell Mafeking. Kimberley cannot spare men for De Beers. Natal defence uneasy. Newcastle may fall to secure the railway. Transvaal communications cut. Baden-Powell moves from Mafeking toward the border. Boers raid Zululand near Eshowe. Natal train seizures reported. Komati Poort mined as crews rush to safety.
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Asquith Seeks American Sympathy on Transvaal Crisis
Former home secretary Henry Asquith spoke in Newburgh on the Transvaal situation and commented that Americans have not forgotten, noting the British supper and foreign attitudes as the Spanish War era views faded. Courtney’s opinions drew little favor, reflecting division in this hot political moment.
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Government Rejects South African Republic Demands
Her Majesty's government records regret over the South African republic telegram of Oct 9. It informs the republic that the demanded conditions are impossible to discuss according to official government stance.
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Court Party Divided as Lib MP Voices South African Critique
Liberal MP for the Dodmin Division of Cornwall, Mr. Leonard Henry Courtney, urged affectionate ties with Britain’s great kindred nation while criticizing government policy on South Africa. His constituents reacted with hostile demonstrations and an amendment of confidence in Lord Salisbury. A Durban despatch notes Boers seizing Albertina station and obtaining keys from the station master en route to Ladysmith.
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Panic at Vryburg as Boers threaten Mafeking
Imperial government replies to Transvaal ultimatum is published. Passports asked for British diplomatic agent at Pretoria. Panic and exodus in Vryburg due to Boer advance. Mafeking braces with twelve guns and rifles carried by every man. Convent sisters nurse the wounded and hospitals rise. Passengers flee by train as rail links near Boers are threatened.
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Cabinet Meets as Boer Invasion Fears Grow
London reports cabinet convenes at noon amid heightened Boer savagery fears. Officials note potential invasions at five points Laing’s Nek Kimberley Vryburg Mafeking and Lobatsi with urgent defense measures anticipated.
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Stage Matters for Boston Theatres Dewey Day Shifts
Four Boston houses start matinees at 3 pm tomorrow to observe Dewey Day. The Museum Boston Hollis and Grand Opera House host varied engagements with Royle, Nethersole, and Grace Reals in upcoming weeks. Other plans include Sappho at New York and a Bank Officers' Association operatic project announced for the winter.
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Julia Arthur Performs More Than Queen at Park
Julia Arthur offers a performance of More Than Queen at the Park this afternoon with no matinee tomorrow. The engagement ends next week. Way Down East at Tremont adds an extra matinee this afternoon instead of tomorrow as the long run concludes next week. Robin Hood by the Bostonians at the Boston Theatre is also listed.
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