British Cape Colony Crisis Deepens With Uprising Looming
Cape Town reports a worsening crisis as the Monarch lands guns amid shortages of arms delaying Boer support. Boers gather near Prieska and Cradock while Marissburg and Fraserburg feel pressure, and a widespread uprising is considered likely by many residents.
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Graaf Reinet
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Cradock
England
KITCHENER TO GO TO INDIA
London January 1 reports that after South African operations Lord Kitchener will become commander in chief in India. Col Thorneycroft and Col De Lisle pursue the fleeing Boers though worn horses and mules slow progress. Dutch residents attend a Boer funeral and place wreaths on the coffin. The mails were captured and destroyed in December. Communication with Frazerberg is suspended and 18 may be uncertain until rivers resume travel.
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le Larren
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Inas
Uae
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Col
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India
London
South Africa
Lord Kitchemer
Ohief
Indis
Cuban Convention Discusses United States Ties
Havana January 2 The Cuban constitutional convention debated two possible future relations with the United States. One plan embraces the Monroe doctrine and friendly, universal relations with nations while aligning with the U S. Another proposes to grant the United States naval station rights along the north coast and two south coast bays, with defense and sanitation concessions. A third point calls for Cuba to adopt a war footing to assist the United States if needed.
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Havana
Cuba
United States
Frye Renominated by Republicans and Maine caucus
In Augusta January 2 the Republican caucus nominated United States Senator William P. Frye of Lewiston for another term. Speeches praised his long service and statesmanship, with strong support from Fernald and Plummer. Also named were Byron Boyd for Secretary of State, Oramandel Smith for State Treasurer, and George M. Selders as Attorney General with a slate of logical candidates for 1905 and 1906.
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Charles H. Prescott
Bingot
Charles 5. Wook
Thira Dietrich
M. D. Wedgwood
K. EK. Chase
Blue Hill
Henry W. Mayo
Hem
Con. A. H
Fire in Springfield Rag and Paper Storehouse Disaster
A large four story rag and paper storehouse at Worthington street 1040 in Springfield caught fire last night. The blaze, not controlled by early morning, caused extensive losses of stock and a tenement house, with several injuries among workers and residents. The brick annex collapsed at 2 am, total warehouse loss reported, with most damage insured.
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Mass
H. W. Pearl
Worthington Street
H. Lindenberg
Lindenberg
John Egleston A Freman
Capt. Steere
C. A. Warner
Martial Law Proclaimed Across Cape Colony Front
Cape Town correspondent reports martial law in Worcestershire Ceres Prince Albert Frasterburg and Sutherland divisions with volunteers enlisted and expected rapid developments. Boers breach cordon at Zuurberg moving toward Richmond as magistrate notes burning and looting near the town. Lord Methuen concentrates forces at Vryburg with a thousand troops from Kimberley and others marching to Kokuman. Boers re occupy Jagersfontein Fauresmith evacuated Christmas day a long convoy of wagons stretches seven miles to Edenburg. Evacuation driven by supply difficulties far from rail links.
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Prince Albert
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Sutherland
Cape ‘Town
Daily Mail
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Vryburg
Kimberley
Kokuman
Jagersfontein
Fauresmith
Edenburg
War Office Despatch on Boer Movements and Frazerburg March
London reports Lord Kitchener detailing De Wet's attempted movement toward Bethlehem thwarted by Pilcher with retreat toward Lindley or Reitz. Boers lose 130 horses near Kaba N'cna and railway south of Serfontein damaged. Williams engages Boers near Middleburg as British occupy Graaf Heimet. Hertzog, Weasels, Pretorius and Nisuwenbaut march on Frazerberg with reports of looting and exhausted Boer horses at Eplenberg.
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Nisuwenbaut
Frazerberg
Eplenberg
Child Frozen to Death in Massachusetts Winter
Edward Beaulieu four months old died from exposure after his parents brought him to Lawrence for New Year’s calls and missed the return ride home. They live on Wingate farm in Methuen over three miles from the city where Beaulieu is a manager. The infant, despite being wrapped, was chilled by the bitter cold wind after arriving in an open wagon.
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Lawrences
Mass
Edward
Edward Beaulieu
Wingate
Methuen
Beaulieu
Lawrence
Weather forecast and observations from Boston and New England
Forecasts for Thursday fair and colder and Friday cold with northwest winds. Washington reports fair and colder for New England with brisk coast winds. Local Boston readings show clear skies, barometer 29.90, highs near 80 and lows around 12, sw wind 12 mph, humidity 40 percent. Observations note clear conditions in Boston and New York with varying temperatures and wind directions. overall weather remains unsettled across seaboard.
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Washington
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Notable Maine Lawyer and public figure George M Seiders
The article traces the life of George M. Seiders a Union native born 154 who joined Co B 4th Maine Volunteers in 1888, served at Port Hudson, studied at Bowdoin graduating 1872, earned AM, taught at several institutions, studied law, joined Seiders Chase, served as Cumberland County attorney, represented North Yarmouth in the legislature, became Senate President, and was active politically and in veterans organizations.
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Seiders
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Charley Staples & Son
Kent « Hill
Lincoln Academy
Bowdoin College
Greely Institute
Waltham
Mass
Episcopal
Onestire
Conn
Thomas B. Heed
F. M. Hay
Westbrook
U. S
Alabama ‘Claims Court
Cumberland County
North Yarmouth
Senate
Lowing
Grand Army
Pyenias
Nominations Open for State Assessor Amid Party Debate
Senator Pierce of Waldo told the caucus that supporters of William H. Marshall of Belfast hoped for his reelection, but others pursued the prize. Alarehall asked Pierce to withdraw, while Flummer praised F. M. Simpson of Carmel for the east’s representation. Plummer noted Marshall’s lengthy service and repeated urging of Simpson, with Walker of Starke and Carleton of Winthrop backing the nomination and mentioning George H. Clark of North Anson.
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Waldo
William ©. Marshall
Belfast
Marshall
Alarehall
Flummer
F. M. Simpson
Carmel
Plummer
Simpson
Simpson Nut
Messrs. Walker
Starke
Carleton
Winthrop
Walker
George H. Clark
North Anson
Homerod
Burleigh and Smith Named for State Printer and Binder
In a council session, Mr Clarence H Burleigh of Augusts and Mr EB Smith were nominated for state printer and binder respectively on motions by Mr Osreton and Senator Burns. Burleigh and Smith are current incumbents. The New Council.
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Clarence H. Burleigh
Augusts
Osreton
EB. Smith
Burns
Burleigh
Smith
New
Fitting Glasses Scientifically
A practitioner describes a scientifically grounded method for fitting glasses. Emphasizes precise measurements, addressing weak muscles or nerves, irregular focus, and unequal eyes with specially ground lenses to restore normal harmony. Notes office hours and attentive, methodical practice.
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