Booz Inquiry Hearings Reveal Cadet Hazing Claims
Horace G Booz testifies about his brother Oscar L Booz former cadet at West Point detailing alleged hazing and tobacco harshness. He cites letters mentioning resignation and heart trouble from blows and a forced tobacco aid. Other witnesses corroborate absence of direct complaints from parents amid ongoing cadet examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
N. Y
Military Court of Inquiry
Military Academy
Horace G. Booz
Buffalo
Oscar L. Booz
Oscar
Claus
General Claus
Academy
Booz
Mills
Gen. Bates
Col. Mills
Papa
P. Phillips
Euclid Avenue
East Cleveland
Bristol
Phillips
T. J. Smith
Carbondale
Lils
Church or State Control of San Jose Medical College
Manila reports the Philippine commission completed a tariff bill and sent it to Washington. It will announce Monday whether the San Jose Musical College should be under government or church control. The college evolved from Jesuit, Dominican, and Universidad de San Tomas oversight. If government control is decided, litigation may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Philippine Commission
Washington
United States
San Jose Musical College
Philippines
San Jose College
University of San Tomas
Paris
Otis
Chappelle
Nozaleda
French Minister to Investigate Chinese Atrocities Claims
In the Chamber of Deputies M. Marcel Sembat urged inquiry into reports of Chinese cruelties against European troops. He stated French soldiers faced no protection from the alleged abuses and called for a formal investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria
Chamber of Deputies
M. Marcel Sembat
China
French accuse missionaries of systematic pillage in atrocity claims
The speaker rebukes both Germans and Russians for atrocities and accuses missionaries of taking part in pillage. Minister of Marine M De Lanessan states the government ordered an inquiry and will severely punish all guilty parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine
M. de Lanessan
Kitchener Holds Boers in Check at Cape Colony
Despatches from South Africa report Lord Kitchener preventing Boer advances but not yet driving them from Cape Colony. Small commandos roam widely as De Wet remains at large. a De Wet capture could change the balance. The home party backs conciliatory terms and a new Knighthood to honor South Africa service, while Boer movement westward with 150 wagons is reported from Vryburg.
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London
South Africa
Lord Kitchener
Cape Colony
de Wet
Vryburg
Damaraland
Chinese press objects to peace terms
Shanghai dispatch reports Chinese newspapers object to proposed peace terms. The Universal Gazette urges naming punished princes and officials, questions if Tung Fu Hsiang is punishable, and notes decree to spare royal blood from punishment beyond imprisonment. Some native journals fear permanent legation guards bar the emperor’s return and could provoke renewed hostilities and a brutal suppression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Universal Gazette
Tung Fu Hsiang
Prince Tuan
China
Panama Canal Co Seeks US Colombia Accord
At its annual meeting in Paris the Panama Canal Co directors say a reasonable agreement among the United States Colombia governments and the company is realizable and could settle US Panama preferences. The president is negotiating in Washington and if no equitable understanding is reached other options will be pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
New Panama Canal Co
United States
Panama
Washington
Paderewski Not Reported Killed in French Duel
Paris inquiries say no evidence of Paderewski death in a duel in France. Police hear nothing of any duel and publishers Chandens Durand doubt he is in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paderewski
Paris
United States
M. Ignace Paderewski
France
Chandens & Durand
They Will Leave the Crimea in About a Week for Home
The Czar and Czarina will depart the Crimea within a week and return to Tsarskoe-Selo near St. Petersburg by early February. Diplomatic circles report the czar will not reach the capital before the Russian New Year, instead staying with Grand Duke Sergius, Moscow governor, during the interval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crimea
St. Petersburg
Tsarskoe- Selo
Here
Grand Duke
Serguis
Moscow
Body of Former Cashier Morrill Buried in Manchester
Charles F. Morrill former cashier of the defunct National Bank of the Commonwealth was buried in Pine Grove cemetery after brief private services in Manchester New Hampshire. His body arrived today from Buenos Ayres Argentina where he died. Reverend B W Lockhart officiated at the private ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
N. H
Charles F. Morrill
National Bank of the Commonwealth
Buenos Ayres
South America
Pine Grove Cemetery
B. W. Lockhart
Two Children Die in Brookville Area House Fire
A residence near Brookville Pennsylvania owned by Mrs Harriger burned today. The mother and two daughters aged five and seven perished in the blaze. A large number of men were seen wearing new neckties since Christmas.
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Pennsylvania
Trubeis
Hawaii legislature to settle Chinese Japanese claims
Washington dispatch notes Governor Dole will propose Hawaii’s February legislature authorize a settlement of claims arising from property destruction during the Honolulu bubonic plague outbreak. Total claims for Chinese and Japanese are about 1.8 million dollars with Japan actively pursuing redress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gov. Dole
Hawaii
Honolulu
Japan
China
Diplomatic Day in Washington Sees Hay Busy at Desk
Secretary Hay returns to the state department after illness and hosts a busy diplomatic day. The Chinese minister visits early, Senator Lodge presents Meyer the new Italian ambassador, and Lord Pauncefote calls for a brief talk. Hay reports no late news from Pekin on matters tied to the Hay Pauncefote treaty. Costa Rican minister Calvo also calls, signaling ongoing interest in Pacific affairs.
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Washington
Hay
State Department
Pekin
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Meyer
Italy
Lord Pauncefote
Lodge
Calvo
Army Bill Confidence From Hull After White House Meeting
Representative Hull, chair of the House military affairs committee, voiced strong confidence that the army reorganization bill will pass this session. He met with the President and Senator Allison on Iowa appointments and said Senate-House differences will be resolved within a week after conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hull
House Committee On Military Affairs
Congress
White House
Allison
Iowa
Senate
Jesuit Colleges Meet to Revise Courses in New York
Washington December 27. Presidents of Jesuit governed colleges in the middle and New England states have been summoned to New York to review their curricula. Discussion centers on dropping special sciences like biology physiology and pedagogics to devote more time to fundamental instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Middle
New England
New York City
Colombian Invaders Reported Beaten by Colombian Forces
United States Charge Beaupre in Bogota cabled that Colombian government forces overtook the invaders at Rosario and defeated their leader Gen Aribide at Corazel in Bolivar. He said the retreating force moved toward the Venezuelan line through Magdalena as the war progresses favorably for Colombia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Beaupre
Bogota
State Department
Rosario
Aribide
Corazel
Bolivar
Magdalena
Meyer to Become Italian Ambassador Departing Soon
Washington December 27 The Hon Geo von L Meyer the newly appointed ambassador to Italy is in Washington preparing to assume duties in Rome He was called to the White House this morning and met with President McKinley to express thanks for the honor He will receive commission and instructions from Secretary Hay and depart for Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Geo. von L. Meyer
Italy
Rome
White House
McKinley
Hay
Royal Visit News Denies Invite to Kaiser and Prince
Washington dispatch reports a London cable claiming the New York Yacht Club would invite Emperor William and the Prince of Wales to attend America's Cup races next summer and that President McKinley would invite them. White House officials say no invitation or planning is in contemplation.
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Washington
White House
London
New York
War Department Purchases Steamer Samoa for Philippines Transport
The War Department bought the large freight steamer Samoa at Hong Kong for transporting volunteers to the Philippines from San Francisco. The ship will be altered at Hong Kong for the purpose, and officials refuse to state the price or owners.
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Washington
Secretary of War
Samoa
Hong Kong
San Francisco
Volunteer Army
Philippines
First National Bank of White Pigeon Closed on Comptroller Order
Washington December 27 The First National Bank of White Pigeon Michigan with capital stock of 60000 was closed tonight by order of the comptroller after the board of directors asked the regulator to take charge Receiver examiner Selden appointed to oversee the bank situation and protect depositors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
First National Bank of
White Pigeon
Michigan
Capital
National Bank Examiner Leiden
Examiner Selden
Middlesex County Society Notes and Regional Highlights
Squad Two Troop F to dance at town hall Monday with Hibbard's orchestra. Harry B. Emerson leads. Young People's guild names officers and committees for the year. Noted New York architect John Galen Howard, Chelmsford native, praised for Electric Tower at Buffalo Pan-American exposition. Unitarian church hosts a 4 pm vesper service with Adams tribute and a filled music program. All Saints' hosts 10:45 service with Miss Perham entertaining guests. Lowell visitors Arthur Staples and Chester Gould attend. E A Stevens of Mountain View sends 86th annual subscription to Lowell Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Hall
Hibbard
Harry B. Emerson
Young People’s Guild
Maud Perham
Alberta Wilson
Walter Redman
Florence M. Perham
Leslie Davis
Joseph Warren
Wm. H. Hall
Emma L. Parkhurst
New York
Chelmsford
Amasa Howard
Buffalo
John Galen Howard
Unitarian
Edward E. Adams
Lowell
Alice M. Stearns
Chas. O. Bell
Fred Ashworth
M. Louise Coburn
Mustam
Adams
All Saints
North Street
Arthur Staples
Chester Gould
Lowell Journal
E. A. Stevens
Mountain View
Cal
Christmas Time in South Chelmsford Community
South Chelmsford residents celebrate with school and town events. A sixth grade Christmas program and tree at the school featured recitations songs and gifts from Santa. A town tree program at Liberty Hall included performances and a Santa gift distribution. A Christmas wedding occurred for Bert Landon and Bila Fletcher. A house fire on Park Street destroyed a home, while local clergy led services and a teacher received a birthday gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B.wright
Amos Adams
Boston
Amos B. Adams
Chelmsford
Belle M. Gould
Santa Claus
Ralph E. Bickford
Liberty Hall
Ethel Kennedy
Mabelle Kimball Pickard
Ethel Park
Rita Bickford
Grace E. Mansfiela
Edith Seifer
John Redmond
Marion Rickard
Sylvanus Hinckley
Edson Boynton
W. B. Lapham
Charles O. Robbins
Charles F. Metcalf
A. R. Macdougal
Union Congregational Sabbath School
Flint Memorial Hall
Martin Shields
Park Street
John Hill
Johanna Murdett
Overseers of the Poor Resolve End-of-Year Actions
The Overseers of the Poor held their final monthly meeting at city farm. Members present included Hunt, McGlinchey, Leighton, and secretary Martin J. Courtney. Pardons were granted after debate, with votes on suspending rules and legal concerns discussed. meeting adjourned as records and annual statements were to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overseers of
City Farm
Overseer Hunt
Peabody
Overseer
Hunt
Jerry’? McGlinchey
Amos Leighton
Martin J. Courtney
Pinder
Courtney
McGlinchey
Messrs
Holgate
Thomas and Coburn
Williams
Mr. McGlinchey
Messrs. McMahon
Gilbride
Thomas
Coburn
Jerry
Mr. Leighton
Mendelssohn lecture opens Worthen Street church union
The Men’s union of Worthen Street Baptist Church held its first regular meeting in the church vestry. A supper by the D. L. Page company preceded a Mendelssohn lecture by Solon W. Stevens with piano selections. The fully organized group plans monthly meetings with speakers or music.
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Worthen Street Baptist Church
D. L. Page Company
Mendelssohn
Solon W. Stevens
Fire Department Committee Approves Shed and Alarm Plans
At a committee on fire department meeting last night action favored a temporary shed at the Fourth Street engine house. Recommendations were made for alarm boxes at the corner of Andover Street and Fort Hill Avenue, Varnum Avenue and Tolman Road, and a vote to connect the bell on the Varnum Avenue school building to the fire alarm system.
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Committee On Fire Department
Fourth Street
Andovter Street
Fort Hill Avenue
Varnum Avenue
Tolman Road
Contributions: Acknowledged Donations Total 1083.09
A historical list records numerous individuals and entities contributing funds labeled Worthy Cause with a grand total of 1083.09 dollars, signed by treasurer GW. Widen. Names include John Chambre Charles Runes Edward L. White Amasa Pratt and many others in a formal fund-raising acknowledgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Chambre
Charles Runes
John H. Kimball
Thomas Talbot
Amasa Pratt
Edward L. White
F. L. Richard
Edward N. Burke
Mary H. Tweed P. O'Hearn
Sumner
Gould
Worthy Cause
Cash, Friend
Ssecees
Samuel H. Thompson
Charles J. Wier
Robert H. Staples
Stephen L. Rochette
D. M. Villa
G. C. Prince & Son
John W. Coi
Enoch Messenger
W. BH. G. Wigk
Louis P. Turconte
James A. Gage
Albert S. Guild
F. B&b. Putnam
Onescens
J. Frank Page
George F. Sturtevant
H. C. Taft
J. H. Piggott
Louis
Robert Symonds
Narrow blast wrecks door at Bridge street market
While blasting during cellar work on Bridge street, rocks weighing over 50 pounds blasted through F. R. Strout's market side door. The rock knocked the door off its track, damaged the meat boxes, and created a hole in the floor. Alderman Taylor's son and Mrs Cunningham narrowly avoided injury near the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge Street
F. R. Strout’s
Alderman Taylor
Mre. Cunningham
British Chargé Attacked Near Makrikeui
Constantinople December 26 British charge d affaires Mr De Bunsen and other embassy members were assaulted by Turkish soldiers near the Makrikeui powder magazine. Demands for redress have been made to the Porte. Makrikeui, a Constantinople suburb, is a fashionable riding and driving area overlooking the Bosphorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
de Bunsen
Makrikeui
Porte
Bosphorus
Henry Bulwer
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San Jose Medical College
Panama Canal CO
Czar and
Czarina
Morrill
Manchester, N. H
Congressman Hull
George von L. Meyer
Royal Visit
Prince and
Kaiser
War Department
Middlesex County
South Chelmsford
North Reading
Mendellssohn
Mr. Solon W. Stevens
Fire Dept. Committee
Lowell General Hospital
Total Weceeens
Widen
Great Britain
Dominion Line
Queenstown
Liverpool
Portland
Vancouver
Dominion
State St
Oston
Mass
Benson
Ames
Oliver Ames & Son
Benson’s
Seabury & Johnson, Mfg. Chemists
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Doctor Brown
Lean
Sapolio
Ely
Warren St
Liebig Company
Liebig Co
P.O. Rox
Parker's
Aed
Highlands
Belmont Street
North Common
Pawtucketville
Centralville
Belvidere
W. E. Dodge
Central St
Gorham Street
Depot
H. Elliott
Central Street
B. H. Wiggin
Franklin Street
H. A. King
Billerica
Father Jona
Carleton & Hovey
Merrimack Street
Deag
Martin Robbins
Prescott Street
Prescott St
Shattuck Block
H. B. Shattuck
Father John
Cameron & Hovey
Belvie
Courier-Citizen Office
C&e
Carleton @ Hovey
Marco
P. Graves
Middlesex Street
Medias
Orms
South
George E. Stanley
Old Colony
Boston and Maine
Lowell Kirtual
C. Abbott
JOS
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