Timely Editorial Opposes Hay Pauncefote Treaty Submission
The Timer editorial attacks President McKinley for sending the amended Hay Pauncefote treaty to Britain. It claims the move shifts dangerous responsibility to the British government and assigns spy duties to Britain. It argues no reasonable American should support the treaty, noting Senator Lodge’s warning about a powerful maritime Britain in the western hemisphere.
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Lonney
McKinley
Great Britain
Ewley
Lodge
Hemisphere
Guilt of Sprague Murder Still Unfixed
The coroner's jury in the Fannie Sprague case met for a final session and rendered an unsurmous verdict that she died feloniously at hands of unknown parties. County Attorney Matthews vows further action and an arrest is anticipated despite the jury's result. The session drew local interest as figures debated naming a suspect.
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Ham
Selectman
Gully Party
Arrangements for Ex Gov Wolcott Funeral Completed
Boston December 23 the arrangements for former Governor Roger Wolcott s funeral service will be at Trinity Church Copley Square tomorrow forenoon with a brief service no eulogy and private graveside rites Rev Howard St Brown of Universalist King s Chapel will read the service and the church gallery seating is limited the public may file in from ten o clock the empty pew marked mourning and a brief Christmas discourse closed with a note on the deceased s life.
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Bostox
Roger Wolcott
Trinity Church
Copley Square
Mount Auburn Cemetery
Cambridge
Howard St. Brown
King’s Chapel
Roderek Stebbins
Universalist Church
Multon
Wolcott
Howard Brown
Christmas Gift Shop Ad Highlights New Designs and Lamps
A local advertises a large assortment of Christmas gifts including ornamental swing rockers with patent springs, fashionable lamps selling at unmatched prices, and a collection of colorful iron beds and handsome little dolls aimed at attracting buyers.
Kitchener reports Boer movement checked in Cape Colony
London dispatch from General Kitchener dated Pretoria December 22 says Boer movement in Cape Colony has been checked. Troops are closing on both invaders and a special column will be sent where most needed. Boers lack local support. Clements engaged south of Oliphant's Nek. French in contact with Beyer and Delarey. enemy losses reported.
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London
War Office
Kitchener
Pretoria
Cape Colony
Clements
Oliphanot
Nek
Beyer
Delarey
Izerra Wreck Off Sweden Leaves One Survivor
The sailing ship Izerra was wrecked north of Boste borg southwestern Sweden last Wednesday with seven crew drowned. Three men survived on a deserted island where two died leaving one survivor rescued today.
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Izerra
Bosteborg
Sweden
Probable murder after unknown man found dead near Cotton Hollow road house
The body of an unidentified man was found in the yard of a Cotton Hollow road house near Nancarver early this morning. The proprietor, Martin, said a room was let to the stranger on Saturday. Gerald Milberg has been identified as the deceased by his brother, a young farmer.
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Nancarver, Coxx
Cotton Hollow
Martin
Boxing Prohibited After Fatal Amateur Event
In Paivapetrmia on December 28 the Philadelphia Boxing Club halted all glove contests after a fatal amateur boxing exhibition, with police imposing a temporary prohibition pending investigation.
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Paivapetrmia
Philadelphia Boxing Club
Weather Indications for New England This Week
Washington December 23 forecast for New England calls for rain on Monday then colder conditions Tuesday and generally fair weather with brisk to high northwest winds. Strong entities include Washington and New England.
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Washinoton
New England
Hood's Sarsaparilla Claims Quick Dyspepsia Cure
advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla relieves indigestion and related symptoms. It cites a Kentucky resident Jonesh F. Laine who reports years of dyspepsia improved after taking the medicine, noting restored energy and vitality.
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Hood
Jonesh F. Laine
Flanagan
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises to Cure and Keep Promise
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a guaranteed cure and faithful product, urging readers to beware of substitutes and to buy only Hood's for reliable healing effects.
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Eure
Hood
Lake Champlain Brings Otter with 850 Canadian Troops Home
Back from Africa the Lake Champlain arrives in Halifax from Liverpool with Col Otter and 850 Canadian troops. Troops disembark and Otter reports a magnificent reception in London.
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Halifax
Lake Champlain
Col. Otter
Electric road men strike ties up Wyoming valley
Sonaxton Paxn Dec 23 A strike of the electric road men was ordered to day and the entire Wyoming valley is now tied up. The strikers will hold a meeting this evening.
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Sonaxton, Paxn
Wyoming Valley
Chinese Envoys to Meet Over Joint Note Terms
Li Hung Chang anticipates attending a meeting with Prince Ching to review the jointly agreed note. Spanish minister to present the note to Chinese envoys and seek a prompt reply. China expected to accept all terms without breaking faith. Nasawa incident reports a nine year old boy drowning after breaking through ice on the Nashua River while skating.
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Li Hung Chang
Prince Ching
Kwang-Su
Lexpos
Morrison
The
Times
Pekin
China
Nasawa
N. H
George Doprax
Nashua
Blizzard in Minnesota Paralyzes Region as Snow Blows Hard
From St Paul and nearby towns, frigid winds and heavy snow hamper travel. Reports describe a severe winter blizzard sweeping Minnesota with whiteout conditions. residents endure reduced visibility and drifting snow. In a separate item from Berlin, Emperor William visits Chancellor von Balow and decorates him with the order of the Black Eagle.
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Sv. Pavn
Thia Necion
Minnesota
Bern
St. Paul
Peri
William
von Balow
Order of the Black Eagle
Carnegie Gifts and Probate Notes in New England Digest
Carnegie plans a $20000 library gift for Tuatogee Institute with Booker T. Washington’s letter. Autopsy confirms Oscar Aaronson died of pneumonia after a race fall. Rockingham probate reports list estates, administrators, appraisers, and real estate transfers ending December 19.
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Washrsdon
Booker I. Washington
Andrew Carnegie
Tuatogee Institute For the Colored
New York
Oscar Aaronson
Madison Square Garden
Rockingham
Willa
Auren Otis
Portsmouth
Charles H. Otija
Mary Cochran
Register of Deeds
Harbor Front News Arrivals And Towing Details
Harbor front notes show schooners arriving and sailing to ports including Boston Eliot New York Kennebec Rockland St John and Berwick with tug Cumberland Baltimore towing barges No 10 and Number Five. Listed vessels include Die 21 Schooners S24 A Kimball and ygo tia and Dec 22 arrivals for Chase Anne Harper and others.
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A. Kimball
Boston
Eliot, Light
Ygo
Tia
Kennebec
New York
Chase
Rockland
Anne Harper
St. John
Wilson & Wik Tard
Eliot
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