Year of close elections signals reform push in Massachusetts
Boston Dec 15 The observer notes a string of municipal contests won by slim margins in Worcester Newburyport Gloucester and others. It argues weak party machinery and burdensome election laws hinder campaigns and spur calls for simpler rules led by Senator Howland. The piece details factional moves around major Davis and Powers candidacies and previews potential committee chair choices and future political strategy.
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Boston
Worcester
Newburyport
Gloucester
Howland
Suffolk County
Friends
Charles G. Davis
M. O. Adams
Brackett
Joseph Tucker
Pittsfield
A. A. Pope
E. B. Stillings
Col. C. K. Darling
W. Ackley
A. H. Burgess
C. W. Gale
H. F. Rockwell
H. A. Willis
Fitchburg
John C. Blood
A. H. Cluer
E. Carter Carter
Richard Dobbins
W. H. S. Hayes
C. H. Hanson
Geo. B. Varney
Lowell
E. G. Wrothingham
D. Kimball Smith
M. L. Stover
Haverhill
John
Major Davis
Ways and Means Committee
Adams
Melrose
State House
Committee On Rules
Ways and Means
Unclear lines on Senate chairmanship plans in fragmented text
Fragmentary excerpt outlines potential shifts in committee chairmanships with Senator Corser favoring prisons and Sen Clemence aligned with agriculture. Mentions Representative McKinley of Lowell and colleagues McPherson and Apsey in manufacturing, suggesting slim odds for McKinley’s chair bid.
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Corser
Holyoke
Wood
Clemence
McKinley
Lowell
McPherson
Framingham
Apsey
Cambridge
Anthracite Trade Near Peak as Output Surges
The Ledger reports the anthracite coal trade is active with output pushed to record December levels, despite a September October dip from a strike. Most shipments head to the seaboard due to closed lake navigation, with car shortages noted but overall favorable trade sentiment. Scranton plans an Independent Coal Men meeting at Waldorf Astoria to discuss contract reallocation as Morgan & Co. advances win the right to exit the Delaware Valley and Kingston Road agreements.
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Seaboard
Scranton
Anthracite Operators’ Association
Waldorf-Astoria
Delaware Valley
Kingston Road
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Morgan & Co
New Road
British Riders Trap Boers Near Sleepers Nek
In Aliwal, Brabant's horse, largely raw recruits, clashed December 13 with Boers near Zastron in Orange River colony. British forces reported 4 killed, 16 wounded, 120 taken prisoner, while driving Boers from Sleepers Nek and seizing arms. Boers at Vryheid December 10 suffered 100 killed and wounded before retreat. British losses were 6 killed, 19 wounded, 30 missing, with two officers dying later of wounds.
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Aliwal
North
Cape Colony
Zastron
Orange River Colony
Sleepers Nek
Vryheid
Defeated Boers at Vryheid in Decisive Action
London reports a Kitchener dispatch from Pretoria dated December 15 noting five officers and 316 Magaliesberg prisoners released. Boers surrounded and captured 120 Brabant's horse in a Zastron district defile as Col Blomfield moved toward Vryheid.
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London
War Office
Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
Magaliesberg
Brabant
Zastron
Col. Blomfield
Vryheid
Towed Into Port By Kansas City After Damaged Cunard Ship
The White Star liner Cufic from Liverpool, stranded with a broken propeller, was towed to anchor by the Kansas City at 4 am in Queenstown. Tow operations faced gales, near misses, and a drowning accident as Chief Officer Crosby attempted to reach a towing line, while the tug sustained a heavy list and may resume sailing to New York soon.
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White Star Line
Liverpool
New York
Anchorage
Kansas City
Lewis
White Star
Kinadale
Cork
Crosby
Cufic
Lord Kitchener Updates on Magaliesberg Prisoners Arrivals
Taandan December 17 reports Lord Kitchener says released Magaliesberg prisoners have reached Rustenburg. He notes the Boer force split into two contingents, one advancing south and the other west.
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Taandan
Wising
Pretoria
Lord Kitchener
Magaliesberg
Rustenburg
Navy Yard Fire Destroys Norfolk Construction Dept Building
Norfolk Va December 18 a fire swept the construction department building at the Norfolk navy yard destroying the office of Constructor Stanly and over seven thousand drawings and $100000 worth of timber. The blaze damaged surrounding structures with Lorato building and contents over $200000. Origin of the fire unknown.
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Norfolk
Norfolk Navy Yard
Navy Yard
Portsmouth
Lorato
Training submarine with 461 crew and seven torpedo tubes
The submarine served as a training vessel for boys and carried a complement of 461. It featured seven torpedo tubes as part of its armament and routines.
Earthquake Shocks Panic at Santiago Ball
A sharp quake struck Santiago de Cuba about midnight as a grand ball at the San Carlos club unfolded. Two shocks followed, the first severe, causing frantic scenes and fainting sprees, while Morro castle hosted a military ball with American attendees watching uneasily. No injuries, but some dishes broke and minor building damage reported.
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Santiago de Cuba
San Carlos Club
Morro Castle
German Contingent Welcomed Home in Berlin Parade
In Berlin on December 16 a portion of the German force recently arriving from China was publicly greeted with great enthusiasm. Emperor William, the Empress, and high officials watched as troops paraded with shot-riddled flags from the Taku forts.
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Berlin
China
William
Taku
Age
Emperor William
Henry
Prussia
Prince Upprecht
Bavaria
Count von Buelow
He Kather
British Minister Seeks Change to Joint Note Causes Delay
Pekin December 16. British minister Sir Ernest Mason satow has received definite instructions supplementing London s communication and now demands modification of a point in the joint note that foreign envoys consider important. The objection will cause further delay as all ministers must consult their governments. The ministers decline to say the exact nature of Britain s objection but acknowledge the new demand will require more diplomatic procedure.
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London
Ernest Masonsatow
Great Britain
Little Bat Shot in Cranxford Nebraska Bar Dispute
Baptiste Garnier known as Little Bat an Indian scout was shot and killed by James Hague Wood saloon manager during a bar bill dispute. Wood was arrested and an inquest will be held tomorrow. Garnier famed across the West for services to Gen Crook and later as chief officer in Fort Robinson's government secret service.
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Cranxford
Neb
Baptiste Garnier
James Hague Wood
Wood
Garnier
Little Bat
Crook
Kruger Says No Decision Yet on Visiting America
The Hague December dispatch notes South African leader Kruger has wired that he has not arrived at any decision regarding a visit to the United States in reply to Grand Rapids Michigan inviting him.
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the Hague
Dec
Grand Rapids
Mich
United States
Kruger
America
German training frigate Gneteonau sighted off Malaga
Madrid Der 16 reports the German training frigate Gneteonau encountered off Malaga east northeast of Gibraltar. Dispatches claim many crew were drowned. The pocketbook notes the iron vessel built at Dantei in 1878, displacement 1966 tons, length 264 feet 9 inches, beam 4 feet 1 inch, draft 11. inches, capacity four hundred tons, speed 13 knots, armed with a five inch Kruppen gun.
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Madrid
Der
Gneteonau
Malaga
Gibraltar
Trivats Deepatches Eay
Eohe
Dantei
Elegant ChhuieT Mas Baskets Attract Attention
Basement department A Pollard and Co advertise an elegant line of basket wares sourced from Indian settlements and manufacturers. The ranges include small and large handwoven baskets, some interwoven with scented grease, marketed as pretty, dainty, useful, and reasonably priced for the family.
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Pollard
Britain to Press Ottoman for Armenian Claims Payment
Britain seeks to compel the Ottoman government to pay compensation for Armenian damages as dictated by United States actions. The expected move involves energetic measures to secure a settlement with British subjects seeking recompense.
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Constantinepts
United Statics
Great Britain
Britten Subjecteut
War office reform debate in London committee
London December record shows committee appointed by Mrs. William Jane Brod erick to pursue war office reform. Committee considers contracting system, potential decentralization, and faster operations to improve efficiency.
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London
Jane Broderick
War Office
Gill Coh
Marlboro Soldier Murdered in Samar Island Skirmish
Boston reports Corporal Herbert Chase of Marlboro Massachusetts, a member of the 29th Volunteer Infantry, was shot and killed by private Jake Henderson at Catbalogan Samar Island during a nighttime clash with Filipino forces. The town faced heavy bombardment as about 2300 insurgents threatened Americans. Chase reinforced a gatling gun, then was killed after a sentry error led to his being mistaken for a foe. He was buried with military honors on October 28.
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Boston
The
Globe
James Sweeney
29Th Volunteers Infantry
Catbalogan
Samar Island
Herbert Chase
C. D
29Th Volunteer Infantry
Frank Chase
Pleasant Street
Marlboro
Mass
Jake Henderson
Co. C
29Th Infantry
Lukbon
Sergt. Rice
Corporal Allen
43D Infantry
Chase
Allen Print Works to Enter Liquidation and Auction
Providence R I Dec 16 After 16 years the committee running the Allen Print works for creditors recommends liquidation and sale of the property at auction within months The works established about 65 years ago by Philip Allen former Governor of the state Have employed about 40 hands but have been shut down for three weeks
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Providence
R. L
Allen
Philip Allen
Five Bodies Recovered From Dunkirk Normal School Fire
Five more victims were pulled from the Dunkirk normal school ruins, bringing total recovered to six. The charred remains were found at the foot of a fire escape on Terrace street. A ring on a finger may aid ID, but most bodies remain unidentifiable. Mic Atty Green and Coroner Rice will lead an inquiry into the building's structure and the fire's origin.
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Dunkirk
N. Y
Terrace Street
Mic -Atty
Green
Rice
Death in Monticello: James Dougherty Found Frozen at Home
In Monticello New York James Dougherty was found dead at his home morning of December 16. He lay on the floor partially undressed and believed to have frozen to death. He lived alone and had two wealthy sons in Philadelphia. Coroner Hoyt was summoned and in charge of the case.
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Monticello
N. Y
Jamcs Dougherty
Philadelphia
Hoyt
Doctor Attacked at Bath Soldiers Home Hospital
Dr Orane Smith chief surgeon at the State Soldiers Home hospital was assaulted by two inmates. Francie Bay ere and George Anderson, both residents, attacked after the doctor admonished Anderson, causing injuries but the physician remained unharmed. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised in the report.
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Bath, N
Orane Smith
State Soldiers Home
Francie Bayere
George Anderson
Anderson
Quer
Smith
Revenue bill passes House amid tax protest and quick pension move
The House approved the war revenue reduction bill despite opposition to an express receipt tax. Aimed at small express firms, critics warned it would crush competition and raise costs for communities. Moody McCall and Fitzgerald denounced the tax while the pension appropriation bill of 145,145,230 was enacted in 12 minutes.
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Washington
House
Supreme Court
Committee of the Whole
Moody, McCall and
Fitzgerald
Massachusetts
Moody
American Express
Adams Express
McCall
Boston
Freight wreck at Kittanning Point blamed on engineer
Altoona Pa December 16 last night’s freight wreck at Kittanning Point is blamed on engineer Frank Hurbank who ignored a red block signal. William Pritchard, roasted to death, was prepared for burial and sent home. George Schafer and James Halon are hospitalized with severe facial and head injuries. other railroad employees were taken to their scenes.
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Altoona
Kittanning Point
Frank Hurbank
William Pritchard
George Schafer
Jam-s Halon
Gellsteen
Railrad
Santa Fe trainmen weigh sympathy strike chances
Santa Fe trainmen in Wichita Kansas consider the possibility of a sympathy strike. Mer Supt. and officials express skepticism about a mass walkout and say operators are hopeful of winning their dispute while dismissing talk of a nationwide stoppage.
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Wichita
Kas
Santa Fe
Etl
R Ioter Convicted in Akron Riot Case
Water Viall, a prominent county farmer, was today convicted of taking part in the August 2 riot. It was the hardest fought of 15 cases tried, with 22 Floreneece now disposed of, seven pleading guilty and convictions secured in each of the 15. Indictment remains to be disposed of at the next term.
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Akron
O. Dee
Mhods Fills Cure Liver Fire and Indigestion
A brief advert lists Mhod's Fills as a remedy for liver discomfort indigestion and headaches. It claims quick relief and mentions a price and operation details. The wording is fragmented but centers on marketed health benefits and a purchase point.
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MHOD
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