Kaffia Market: Premier Speech Triggers Weak Opening
London reports the Kaffia market opening weak after Premier Campbell-Gannerman’s Albert Hall address announcing halted importation of Chinese coolies to South Africa. Leading shares drop about 2 to 16 percent amid debate on South Africa policy, Indian affairs, and home rule as Unionists prepare for the electoral campaign.
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London
Campbell-Gannerman
Albert Hall
South Africa
Lord Selbourne
Lord Kitchefener
India
Lord Curzon
Kedleston
Questen
Famine Report From Northeast Province of Japan
An eye witness returning from the northeast provinces describes widespread famine with thousands near starvation as winter arrives. Immediate relief is deemed essential and assistance from sympathizers abroad would be welcome.
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Northeast Province
Japan
Tokio
Bryan Welcomed by Manila Elks in Enthusiastic Reception
Manila December 22 W J Bryan arrived by train and received a warm welcome from local committees and the Elks He declined to discuss politics and said he would remain in Manila for about two weeks before sailing for India after postponing plans for a trip to Australia
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Bryan
Manila Elks
Manila
W. J. Bryan
Toay
Elks
Bryn
Moentia
Ndia
Cheap Tea for Two at Dickson's Store Merrimack St
A fragment advertises tea for two cents at Dickson's tea store located at 68 Merrimack Street. The notice promotes low prices and urges customers to buy. Limited readable text, but indicates a local merchant offering cheap tea.
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Dickson
Merrimack
Mutual Life Report Corrections Highlight Ledgers and Profits
Testimony shows the Mutual Life report was not entirely correct with executives discussing concealment of profits and losses. Vanderpoel cited adjustments, questioned real estate values and ledgers, and noted possible exclusions by the superintendent of insurance. He referenced New York Life and others in similar practices and detailed reductions to real estate book value totaling five million dollars prior to June 30.
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Mr. Hughes
Jedger
The
New York Life
Vanderpoel
New York Security Company
Hanover
Andrew Hamilton
Mutual Reserve
Louis F. Payne
Chas. Gretsinger
Mutual Life
Grasinger
United States
Metropolitan Life
Vermilye & Co
Shifter derailment injures sixteen on elevated track
In Philadelphia on the Pennsylvanian railroad Adams Express platform a shifting engine backing a train of empty cars jumped the track. The locomotive struck platform shed supports and roof collapsed onto workers. Sixteen men were injured though none seriously.
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Philadelphia
Adams Express Company
Pennsylvanian Railroad
Control wrested from Odell in party committee vote
The Odell faction loses grip as Mr Page is elected and the committee votes unanimously to back him. Col Abraham Gruber and ex Congressman Lemuel Quigg align with Mr Parsons, bringing large turnout at Murray Hill Lyceum hall. Halpin led the Odell side from the start.
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Page
Strasbourger
Parsons
Murray Hill Lyceum Hall
William Halpin
Odell
Col
Abraham Gruber
Lemuel Quigg
Odell Faces Wadsworth in Fight for Assembly Speakership
New York December meeting of Republican assemblymen at Hotel Cadillac aims to show Odell and allies can block James W. Wadsworth Jr from the speakership as Herbert Parsons gains county GOP chair. Merritt backs Odell while Wadsworth is backed by Gov. Higgins. conference opens with 20 members present. Odell signals he will speak after today’s meeting.
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New York
Cadillac
Odell
James W. Wadsworth, Jr
Assembly
Herbert Parsons
Republican Committee
Edwin A. Merritt, Jr
Wadsworth
Higgins
Senator Goodsell
James T. Rodgers
Insurance Investigating Committee
Benj. B. Odell
State Republican Committee
Republican County Committee
Roosevelt
Gov. Higgins
Assemblymen
Fraternal Gatherings and Lodge News of 1905 season
Fraternal Harmony circle met at Lady Kate Tilton s home for sewing a six o clock supper and a musical program featuring Lady Black Sir Holmes and Miss Gertrude Burnham. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen installed officers for 1906 and hosted visitors from Boston. Echo lodge Talbot Elgin and the Grand lodge officers attended a curiosity social at Ejirene lodge. Lowell Aerie Eagles reported membership gains and five candidates inducted. Young Men s Catholic Institute planned banquet for Mayor Casey with a breakfast and lecture by John H Harrington. Knights of Columbus rooms hosted a forty five tournament with two sections and winners named. Wannalancet encampment elected officers and Concord lodge A O F H held 1906 officer elections.
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Harmony Circle
Reliance Lodge
No. 2
Kate J. Tilton
Lady Black
Sir Holmes
Mark Twain
Gertrude M. Burnham
James Russell Lowell
Daddy
A. H. Behrend
the Brotherhood of Railroad
Mary McCavitt
Addie Howard
Pinault
Minnie Christian
Annie Hardy
Lanctot
Mary Christian
Lena Walker
Mrs. Cook
May Earl
Denver
Grand Lodge
Delia Leonard
Boston
Lowell Aerie of
Eagles
Elkshall
Young Men's Catholic Institute
D. A. Hogan
James RB. Casey
Edward Cainin
Charles Rounds
Henry Smith
John McCaffrey
Eugene Sullivan
P. J. Cox
Frank McCartin
John Sullivan
James McCarron
John J. Kelliher
Institute
John H. Harrington
the Sun
West Indies
Mount Peice
Local Roles Listing Names and Officials
The fragment lists figures such as Will S. Farmer as collector, D B H Bartlett as treasurer, J A Bailey as prelate, Mrs Jennie W Bailey as marshal, Miss Annie Gailey as assistant marshal, Mrs Rena V Collins as guardian, Mrs Yannie Harrington as sentinel, and Munro Ross in a junior position.
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Tary
Will S. Farmer
D. B. H. Bartlett
J. A. Bailey
Jennie W. Bailey
Annie Gailey
Rena V. Collins
Yannie Harrington
Sentinel
Munro Ross
Theatergoing in German venues and social norms
Cornelia Cress describes a German theatre scene with box seating for qualified women and officer reserved rows, noting unchaperoned evenings, limited entr’acte visiting, and orderly postshow departures. She contrasts it with American norms, highlighting discipline, artistic polish, and late hours typical of the era.
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Cornelia Cress
Donahoe's Magazine
Retail Market Prices From Sermones and Grocers List
A crowded retail market itemizes numerous groceries and provisions from Sermones by Munn & Co. grocers along Prescott street. Listed goods include butter, tea Young Hyson, kerosene, vinegar, sugar, molasses, coffee, flour, biscuits, prunes, rice, salt, meat cuts, and seafood with varied prices. The account references J B Cover & Co flour and other firms like Horne Coal Co and T Killpartrick. Industry names and items indicate a broad city grocer’s ledger style with multiple entities and goods.
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Munn & Co
J. B. Cover & Co
Horne Coal Co
T. Killpartrick
F. B. Putnam
Prescott Street
Young Hyson
Japan
Roostport
Mais Salt Park
Baboons Observe Watering Hole In Quiet Patrol
In a remote scene along the hillside, a small troop of baboons is seen moving toward a pond. The mystery group approaches in stages, some lean to drink while others stay on guard, suggesting a careful reconnoiter before joining the herd. The incident, described by Youth's Companion, highlights animal behavior and social dynamics among the troop.
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Boone
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Lowell
Central Street
Pen
Africa
Mutual Lifes
Evening Standard
Constantinople
Batoum
National Biscuit Company
Ejirene Lodge
Pilgrim Hall
Ivy Hands
Mack
Lee Scott
W. J. Smith
Laura Hands
G. W. Frank A. Rice
Echo Lodge
Elgin
Talbot of
Billerica
Harry Mansur
D. D. G. L. P. Dennis
D. G. Marcellus
L. K.greig
F. L. Colson
W. S. Holt
Knights of Columbus
Shamrocks
Ue Chinke
Ection B. “.E
Edward Farrell
John J. Tobin
P. J. Guthrie
Ana
D. J. Donovan
Joseph Henshesay
James McNabb
Wannalandt
A. D. Mitten
C. BE. Farrington
G. W. Bonneville
W. KB
G. A. Hood
Concord Lodge
A. O
A. BR. Hall
Howe i Wiee
Germany
Way
Toa
Wre Strad
Quhain
Uilew
Mur
Shed Vietea
Vegatauleaa
Santa Claus
Grunewald
Lowell, Mass
Devine
Merrimack ST. Telemone
Merrell
Soule CO
Syracuse New York
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