France Must Leave Fashoda Evacuation Tensions Rise
London reports government readiness to evacuate Fashoda with Marchand party possibly removed if France refuses. Paris dispatches note Maj Marchand’s Cairo report, omitting Kitchener’s arrival, while British and French views diverge on war risk and debt issues tied to Cuba.
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London
France
Paris
Baratier
Major Marchand
Cairo
Marchand
Fashoda
Kitchener
Gen. Kitchener
Maj
Khartoum
Maj. Marchand
Omdurman
Ceiro
Cuban Debt Delays Cuba Question at Peace Talks
Paris and London dispatches report the United States and Spanish peace commissions meeting on the Cuban issue. Joint sessions are expected to resume Monday as negotiators push a path toward resolving Cuba and the Philippine questions, with no extra understandings beyond the protocol’s terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
United States
Spanish Peace Commission
Spain
Philippine Islands
Manila
Porto Rico
Ladrones
Inquest Open Over Harold Frederic Death
London reports the inquest into Harold Frederic death adjourned to next Wednesday. Evidence suggested he avoided doctors in favor of Christian science treatment. Daughter Ruth said he did not believe in physicians. Mrs Mills, a Christian scientist, attended. Witnesses described absent treatment and dismissal of doctors, with risks raised by friends. Doctors testified rheumatic fever and paralysis contributed. death labeled syncope.
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London
Harold Frederic
Ienley
Associated Press
Mills
John Stokes
Frederic
Kate Lyon
Coolidge Resigns Amoskeag Treasurer Post
Boston October 21 Hon T Jefferson Coolidge resigns as treasurer of the Amoskeag Manufacturing company to be succeeded by C W Amory. Coolidge, in the role since 1876, will remain a director as the firm reports solid finances and a capital of 4 1/2 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Amory
Amoskeag Mills
Boston
T. Jefferson Coolidge
The
Amoskeag Manufacturing Company
C. W. Amory
Coolidge
Amoskeag Company
Boott Mills
Boott
Lawrence Mills
Amoskeag
Tariff in Manila hits hemp and shipping charges
Insurgents in Manila impose an export duty of 35 dollars per ton on hemp from southern ports and levy five percent tonnage on steamers plus 20 percent on freights. American and British firms face these charges amid protests over railway shipments avoiding duty and undercutting legitimate trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Peary frozen in as Windward nears Labrador coast
Captain Bartlett reports rapid ice formation near the Labrador coast and warns Peary’s Windward may be trapped all winter. Indications point to a severe early winter and the rescue possibly not feasible until spring. The ship carries eighteen months of provisions and Dr. Grieve says Peary’s return is not expected this year.
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St. John
N. B
William Bartlett
Peary
Turnavick
Labrador
Sherard
Osborne Fiord
Bartlett
Walter Baine Grieve
The
Hope
Daughters of 1812 meet at Old South Meeting House
Boston on October 21 saw the Mass Society United States Daughters of 1812 hold a Constitution Day gathering at the Old South Meeting House. President Mrs. Nelson V. Titus presided. Speakers included Col. William M. Olin representing Governor Wolcott, John R. Murphy for Mayor Quincy, Col. Henry A. Thomas, Col. Henry Walker commander of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, Col. F. E. Clark of the Second Massachusetts Regiment, Hon. John L. Bates, Captain Nathan Appleton, and E. B. Hayes of the Mass. Volunteer Aid association.
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Boston
Mass. Society
United States Daughters of 1812
Old South
Nelson V. Titus
Wm. M. Olin
Wolcott
John R. Murphy
Quincy
Henry A. Thomas
Henry Walker
Ancient and Honorable
Stefani Charged With Assault In Fatal Boiler Room Dispute
North Adams Oct 21 Stevni Stefani 35 arraigned on assault charge after a dispute at Arnold Print works led to Ryan being thrown into a vat of boiling water. Ryan died after 12 hours of agony. Stefani remanded on 5000 bond pending a week hearing. Inquest planned for early next week.
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North Adams
Stevni Stefani
W. J. Ryan
Arnold Print Works
Stefani
Ryan
Ten Per Cent Remain In First New Hampshire Volunteers
Concord October 21 war department orders prompted a second canvass of the First New Hampshire Volunteers to learn how many officers and men wished to remain. Only ten per cent expressed a desire and no further effort will delay the muster out. Physical examinations completed and the final muster roll sent to the chief paymaster.
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Concord
War Department
First
New Hampshire Volunteers
Tufts Students Vote to End Hazing at Mass Meeting
Medford October 21 Tufts College students voted unanimously to abolish hazing and to do away with the Greek letter organization long feared by freshmen. The old Sophs custom of entertaining the Freshies will be established anew
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Medford
Tufts College
60 Years of Dowse’s Ministry Honored in Sherborn
A large 1898 ceremony marked Rev. Dr. Edmund Dowse’s 60th ordination anniversary at Pilgrim church in Sherborn. Delegations from state senate to local clergy attended, schools paused, and a banquet and readings celebrated Dowse’s long service to church and community with songs, prayers, and tributes.
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Edmund Dowse
Pilgrim Church
Sherborn
Massachusetts Senate
Mre
Charles Hoyt
Dover
N. H
Oliver N. Barber
A. H
Blanchard
Wilder Howe
H. W. Howe
Emmons Standish
H. Allen
Abby I
Land
N. P. Stone
J. W. Barber
Gloria
Florence Blanchard
F. WH. Sturgis
Natick Congregational Church
E. E. Strong
D. D
Boston
George M. Adams
Auburndale
H. J. Patrick
West Newton
C. Miller
L. R. Eastman
Plymouth Congregational Church
Framingham
Dowse
George E. Smith
Everett
Robert R. Bishop
Superior Court
George C. Crocker
Senate
Daniel W. Waldron
House of Representatives
J. W. Wellman
Malden
Nich
Our Manufactures Land In England Amid American Goods
A Sheffield maker cites London Enquirer claims that American steel imports flow to Britain, with large consignments to London and Birmingham. American files and brass are preferred for their uniformity and lower cost, with 15 to 20 percent cheaper steel stock and 20 to 25 percent cheaper steam India rubber hose. British workers favor American products for truer quality, and factories adopt American labor-saving machines. The piece warns British labor must run the machinery to sustain industrial pre-eminence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield
The
Enquirer of
London
America
Birmingham
England
Scientific
The Sirdar Herbert Kitchener A Remarkable Leader
The piece portrays Herbert Kitchener as a fearless, relentless commander known as the Sirdar. It emphasizes his demanding discipline, refusal of married officers, and singleminded drive to win, noting he rarely shows personal affection yet is not unpopular among troops. It credits him with early eminence and successful campaigns.
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Herbert Kitchener
England
Cairo
Sirdar
Dupont Found Principal in South Omaha Fight Killling
Omaha jurors in the inquest over William Walker's death found Andy Dupont as principal in the alleged ice-fighter killing and charged Chief of Police Carroll of South Omaha as an accessory. Testimony suggested Carroll accepted money to permit the fight to go on.
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Omaha, Neb
William Walker
South
Andy Dupont
Dupont
Carroll
South Omaha
Boston Woman Robbed of Diamonds and Jewelry
Mrs. Catherine Harriman of 68 Huntington Avenue reports her Boston home was robbed today of diamonds jewelry and clothing valued between 1200 and 1500 dollars. No suspect has been apprehended.
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Boston
Catherine Harriman
Huntington Avenue
Memorial to Harvard's Dead Gate at yard entrance proposed
Harvard students met in Sanders theatre Cambridge October 21 to discuss a memorial for Harvard men who died in the Spanish American War. A resolution appointed a committee to oversee the project and consider proposed memorials, with a gate at the yard's south entrance among the favored ideas.
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Harvard
Cambridge
Sanders Theatre
Spain
Marblehead sails to Philadelphia for peace jubilee
The Marblehead left the navy yard this afternoon and proceeded to Philadelphia where she will remain until after the peace jubilee. Capt. Kelton and Lieut. Long of the marines have been ordered to Philadelphia for the celebration. No privates will be sent from the navy yard.
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Marblehead
Boston
U.S. S
Navy Yard
Philadelphia
Kelton
Lieut. Long
First Universalist Fair Next Wednesday and Thursday
A community fair hosted by the First Universalist Church is planned for next Wednesday and Thursday. The event features charity booths, baked goods, and local entertainment for residents and families. Proceeds benefit church programs and local outreach.
Harvard Historical Society Abroad Dues Policy and Local Notices
The Harvard Historical society during its October 4 annual meeting declared the first two years financially as one, requiring members to obtain receipts up to October 1899. Also noted are social moves and visits including Miss Lizzie Fairbanks to Lowell and Miss Ruth Clay to Leominster, with various local residents visiting or hosted. A buttercup blossom was observed on the 18th, and local church activities include re shingling of the Unitarian church and a regional Congregational conference held in Fitchburg with delegates named. Mrs Chas Clay returns from Tilton and is described as keeping her feeble father, while Mrs Adelaide Bates visits L W Dyar. Chamberlains Colic remedy is endorsed. For sale details are given by Billingwood & Co.
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Harvard Historical Society
Lizzie Fairbanks
Bearhill
Lowell
Mrs. Green
Ruth Clay
Leominster
Bila Hersey
New York
Emeline Hersey
Unitarian Church
Conference of
Congregational Churches
D. C
Fitchburg
A. A. Pollard
Wrangham
L. W. Dyar
Chas. Clay
Tilton
N. H
Adelaide Bates of
Pe-ru-na Claimed to Cure Diabetes in Catarrh Link
An advertisement argues diabetes is caused by catarrh and touts Pe-ru-na as a universal cure. It cites a Des Moines man nearing 73 who supposedly recovered after one bottle, claiming no doctor could help before Pe-ru-na. The endorsement urges purchase from druggists everywhere.
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N. M. Geil
Des Moines
Iowa
The Mahdi rises in Egypt and Khartum plans
Analyzing a rising Egyptian commander, the piece portrays a junior general now trusted with six brigades and a mission deemed the crown of a half generation at war. It lauds his patience, self-command, and readiness to strike, framing him as the decisive figure for Anglo-Egyptian affairs.
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Egypt
Exorciser of haunted houses earns £200 a year in Britain
A man in Britain calls himself an exorciser and curer of hunted houses. He visits estates, charges £1 to £5, and claims to rid premises of ghosts though critics doubt supernatural means. He travels to séances and believes many are superstitious. he plans to pass the craft to his son.
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England
J¢É
Great Britain
Symbols of Masonry Crosses Across Degrees Described
The article traces cross symbols in Masonry from ancient crafts to Templarism. It details various crosses such as the Maltese cross, cross pattee, patriarchal cross, cross of Jerusalem, Pontifical cross, and Passion cross, noting their meanings and who bears them in different orders and degrees.
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Egypt
Assyria
Persia
Hindustan
Eugenius III
Knights Templar
United States
Jerusalem
Baldwin
Kingdom
Salem
Supreme Council
Pittsburg Post
Theodore Roosevelt as a precocious youth and speaker
A historical reminiscence portrays Theodore Roosevelt as a bright, outdoors loving boy who excelled in sports and studies. It recalls his early oratory at school including a memorable misstep during a recitation of Marco Bozzaris and a mid speech memory lapse followed by a supportive nudge from a professor.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Ted
Marco Bozzaris
Warren
Roosevelt
Greece
Theodore
Cheap cough balm ad by Carter Sherburne at Merrimack
An 1870s style advertisement touts Carter's Cough Balsam as a quick remedy for a bad cough and cold. The ad claims many people are buying the 25 cent product from Carter & Sherburne, low priced druggists on Merrimack at Bridge Street.
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Carter
Carter & Sherburne
Merrimack
Corner Bridge Street
Running Sores and Ointment Pledge Quick Relief
Dr. Agnew's Ointment promises fast healing for stubborn sores and irritations with instant soothing after first use. It claims to relieve itching burning and skin diseases within a day and cure piles in 3 to 5 nights. Priced at 35 cents sold by Ellingwood & Co. and C. E. Carter with light sales at Barker's.
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Agnew
Ellingwood & Co
Central
Merrimack Streets
C. E. Carter
Branca and
Smith Streets
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Cuba
United Stattes
Peace Commission
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Sarah Bernhardt
Lesh Aw
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Daughters OF 1812
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TUFTS
Middlesex County
Olas van der Byl
Holliston
Frederick E. Emrich
Grace Congregational Church
South Framingham
T. J. Holmes
Hopkinton
Rufus K. Harlow
Medway
Edward N. Pomeroy
Wellesley
E. B. Webb
Jesse H. Jones
Abington
Edward A. Park
Congregationalism
Andover
T. A. Merrill
Maiden
C. C. Merritt
Springfield
Pinkerton
Worcester
Alexander McKenzie
Shepard Memorial Church
Joseph N. Rolfe
Newburyport
Samuel Hopkins Emery
Taunton
Nathaniel T. Allen
George P. Lawrence
Adams
George A. Bruce
Somerville
A. E. Pillsbury
Jack” Adams
State House
L. Louise Barton
Amherst College
Henry Preserve Smith
Frank A. Hill
State Board of Education
E. Adams
Parker
West
Marlboro
C. W. Rouse
Sudbury
Daniel Evans
East Weytmouth
Webster Woodbury
Milford
A. H. Wheelock
Millis
Nicholas van der Byl
F. E. Emrich
Congregational
N. T. Stone
E. C. Barber
L. B. Eames
George Harbertz
Harry Alsten
Will Dearth
A. J. Barber
O. H. Howe
A. V. Munroe
Cyrus H. Cook
Capt. Cook
Co. I
Massachusetts
Capiepraum
San Juan
Mississippi
MacDonald
Cook
Loren B. MacDonald
Ralph P. Hosmer
Utuado
Charles A. Hart
Hart
Buna
ENG
Lord Kitchener
Chamberlain
Billingwood & Co
Middlesex
Central Streets
Theodore Rooosevelt
Barker
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