Russian Fleet Near Kamranh Bay Prepares Attack
News from Cochin China reports heavy firing near Kamranh Bay as Admiral Rojestvensky's fleet departs. Russian ships scout Jap cruisers and plan rendezvous with Vladivostok routes while Togo and Kamimura fleets are active near Hong Kong and Manila. Vice Admiral Rojestvensky ill but fleet in good health overall.
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Saigon
Cochin
China
Rojestvensky
Kamranh Bay
Manila
Hongkong
Togo
United States
Kamimura
Actor Joe Jefferson Dies in Palm Beach Home
Eminent actor Joseph Jefferson died at his Palm Beach home The Reefs at 6 15 pm after a day of unconsciousness and a prolonged struggle. Family including wife sons Charles B and Frank Jefferson nurse Miss Mabel Bingham and Dr R B Potter were present.
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West Palm Beach
Fla
Joseph Jefferson
Palm Beach
Charles B
Frank Jefferson
Mabel Bingham
R. B. Potter
Carl Kettler
Easter Parade Fashion Announces Return of Hoop Skirts
Easter Sunday fashions show a shift to summer fabrics with violet brown and green colors and the revival of hoop skirts. Designers reveal small hidden hoops and wider skirts, promising a bright color season with black and white checks and delicate laces.
Cambridge Girl Drowned in Spy Pond
Arlington Apr 23 A sodden shapeless form surfaced at Spy Pond ending the mystery of Helen Frances Shaw of Cambridge reported missing for three weeks. The body was found after a search by local authorities and passersby along the pond shores.
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Oppenheim
Helen Shaw
Cambridge
Spy Pond
Arlington
Helen Frances Shaw
Dress that haunted Easter girl ends in tragedy
Three weeks after Helen Shaw left home amid theft allegations, her dress for Easter became her shroud. Her body was found in Spy Pond near Cambridge by E B Wells, ending rumors of disgrace and signaling a fatal tragedy linked to her former employer.
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Helen Shaw
Cambridge
Watertown
Arlington
Newtons
C. 5
Wilbur
Massachusetts Avenue
Spy Pond
Battle Stakes Rise as War Carries Fateful Sea Clash
In St Petersburg on April 23 11 25 p m officials weigh the imminent sea duel between Rojestvensky and Togo. Victory could bolster reformist goals while liberals fear bureaucracy and endless commissions. A defeat might bring concessions toward peace and a constitution.
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ST. Petersburg
Far East
Nicholas
Rojestvensky
Togo
Incendiary Fires Sweep Boston in 36 Hours
A string of fires in Boston from Eastern Drug Company at Fulton and Bennett to B M freight sheds in Charlestown and Creek Square North End, with a blaze at 24 Billerica Street West End. All fires were detected quickly and extinguished, tenants cut off by a hallway blaze.
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Eastern Drug Company
Fulton and
Bennett Streets
Charlestown
Creek Square
North End
Billerica Street
West End
Tenement Fire in West End Smolders Easter Sunday
Fire swept a crowded tenement block in the West End on Easter Sunday afternoon. Flames forced 13 tenants to be carried down smoke filled ladders and a woman may die. Three incendiary fires had struck the area the night before and Sunday morning.
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West End
Japanese Warships Reported Off Corregidor Island
Manila reports three warships off Corregidor and expects Vice Admiral Kamimura. Vice Admiral Togo’s min fleet may assemble south of Formosa by April 26. The Japanese consul received a cipher about Kami mura’s squadron. ships to cruise outside Manila Harbor. Officials meet as Admiral plans talks with Governor General Wright Monday.
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Manila
Coregidor Island
Nashida
Kamimura
Togo
Min
Formosa
Wright
Local forecast for Boston and vicin ity
Monday fair with light variable winds. Tuesday expected showers and warmer conditions for Boston area regions.
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Boston
Vicinity
Death of Amherst College President Aboard Ship
President Henry H. Goodell of Amherst Agricultural College died aboard the Savannan liner Nacoochee as it neared harbor. He had been in poor health, spent the winter in Florida, and died reportedly of heart trouble. Born in Constantinople May 20, 1839, he led Amherst since 1886 after a career in education and the Union Army.
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Nacoochee
Henry H. Goodell
Amherst Agricultural College
Florida
President Goodell
Briggs
Constantinople
Turkey
William G. Good
Amherst
Union Army
Bissell
Nineteenth Army Corps
Williston Seminary
Agricultural College
Delia Whalen Treated After Narrow Fire Incident
At Relief Hospital Delia Whalen aged 55 is listed with injuries from a near suffocation and severe burns to the hands and face following a recent fire. Strong details of the incident and condition are reported by hospital staff.
Firemen Rescue 12 From Fire
Captain Shallow and firefighters from Ladder 1 and Engine 4 saved 12 women and children from death with heroic efforts. Details continue on Page 5 First Column.
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Captain Shallow
Frank Linloff
Morris Lee
SICK WOMAN BURNED IN HER ROOM AT MAPLE PLACE
Miss Electra Hubbard a 79 year old lodger at 3 Maple Place died after being fatally burned yesterday afternoon. Fellow lodgers forced entry as her clothing ignited possibly from an oil stove. She died at City Hospital last night. a nephew Eugene Hubbard and niece Adelaide Preston are named survivors.
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Electra Hubbard
Maple Place
City Hospital
A. C. Marble
Miss Hubbard
Berwick
Eugene Hubbard
Lynn
Adelaide Preston
New Hampton
N. H
Boston Theatre Closed After Joseph Jefferson Death
The Boston Theatre will close for the week following the death of Joseph Jefferson. His son Thomas Jefferson, who had been performing his father's famous role, received the news from Palm Beach. Charles Harris informed Jefferson of the bereavement, and the actor secluded himself, canceling engagements as telegrams poured in.
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Joseph Jefferson
Boston Theatre
Rip van Winkle
Thomas Jefferson
Palm Beach
Touraine
Charles Harris
Jefferson
Boston
Mourning at Buzzard's Bay for Joseph Jefferson
News of Joseph Jefferson's death comes from Buzzard's Bay where the actor spent 15 summers. The Cape Cod home receives mourners as spring preparations continue at the Jefferson cottage stronghold by Buttermilk Bay.
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Mr. Jefferson
Josephine
Jefferson Honored by Players' Club
New York April 2 Mr. Jefferson former president of the Players' Club in New York died recently his service to the club was noted as deeply devoted His absence from the clubhouse in later years was due to wintering in a southern climate The annual ladies day reception planned for tomorrow was canceled with invitations withdrawn He was born in Philadelphia February 20 1829.
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Mr. Jefferson
Buzzard’s Bay
New York
Buzzard's Bay
Jefferson
Players’ Club
Philadelphia
Spring Storms Threaten Colds Warning
Public health note urges attention to colds amid spring storms. Father John’s Medicine highlighted as a long used remedy with fifty years in use.
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John
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