Dorchester Woman Weds Chinese Dentist After Sunday School Romance
Miss Alice Georgianna Murrie of 691 Washington street Dorchester quietly married Dr. Tang Yawn Fond of 238 Harrison avenue in a South End home. A crowd gathered blocking entry for nearly an hour before dispersing. The bride, 27, met Dr Fond at a Codman Square Sunday school three years ago.
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Alice Georgianna Murrie
Washington Street
Dorchester
Tang Yawn Fond
Harrison Avenue
South End
Murrie
Dr. Fond
Second Congregational Church
Codman Square
Elevator tragedy at Boston Public Library kills janitor
John Mulvaney, an assistant janitor at the Boston Public Library, died after being dragged two stories when he attempted to warn a fellow worker about elevator defects. Mulvaney stepped onto the car as it moved, became caught between the car and walls, and died before aid arrived. His son had died in a trolley accident months earlier.
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John Mulvaney
Boston Public Library
Joseph Luskis
Mulvaney
Laskis
Wherekkis
Luskis
Mystery Pond corpse identified as Jesse Boyd of New York
Arlington Aug 24 The Spy Pond body identified as Jesse Boyd son of James Boyd a New York millionaire by Boston lawyer John F. Duffy of Court Street Boyd had a Springfield based doctor brother and had come to verify the identity.
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Arlington
Spy Pond
Jesse Boyd
John F. Duffy
Court Street
Boston
Duffy
James Boyd
Murray Hill
New York City
Springfield
Portland Embezzler Jesse Boyd Linked to Boston Case
Portland police traced a Jesse Boyd, 38, with New York wealth claims, amid a 18 month inquiry into a real estate deal. He matched a Boston Jesse Boyd, listed as 31, arrested Feb 4, 1902 for embezzlement and jailed on $200 bail. the matter, said to involve Ralph H. Morrill of Buckfield, Maine, who invested $1000 in a brokerage venture.
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Portland
Jesse Boyd
New York
Boyd
Boston
Supreme Court
Ralph H. Morrill
Buckfield
Uncertain Identity of Arlington Death Linked to Boyds
In Ringfield this evening the Boyd family home received word from Dr. J W Boyd that he cannot confirm the Arlington death was caused by his brother's own action.
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Ringfield
Boyds
J. W. Boyd
Arlington
Midnight arrests in the South station
Robert Bernhardt a New York traveling man was robbed of his suitcase as he prepared to board the midnight train for New York this morning in South Station. The robbery was found immediately and Bernhardt, a gateman and bystanders pursued two men who were arrested and charged with the theft. They gave their names as Charles Rice of Charlestown and Nathaniel Dero of West Townsend.
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Robert Bernhardt
New York
Bernhardt
Charles Rice
Harris Place
Charlestown
Nathaniel Dero
West Townsend
British government doomed says Redmond
New York Aug 24 The Teutonic brought John Redmond Mrs Redmond and Irish Nationalist MPs to attend the Irish League convention in New York. Redmond said England faces a crisis with a doomed government and a near general election likely to reshuffle power, with Irish votes potentially deciding the outcome.
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Redmond
New York
Teutonic
John Redmond
Irish League
League
England
Ireland
Russian Ships at Shanghai Disarmed
Times correspondent reports Emperor Nicholas orders disarming of the cruiser Askold and torpedo boat destroyer Grozovol at Shanghai. Flags lowered at 7 p m, signaling surrender or withdrawal. Detailing the incident, dated Aug. 24 with Times dispatch to London.
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Shanghai
London
the Times
Nicholas
Reitzenstein
Askold
Grozovol
Bridal Runaway: Honeymoon Trip Ends in Accident
In Wakefield on August 24 a runaway hack carrying Mr and Mrs Eaton and driver Coachman Joe S Bisbee collided after a shower of rice and tin cans. Bisbee suffered a fractured skull and leg, lies in Melrose Hospital. The couple's honeymoon is postponed as Mrs Eaton, formerly Miss Mary Nelson, is under doctor's care.
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Wakefield
Joe S. Bisbee
Bisbee
Melrose Hospital
Mrs. Eaton
Cash Grabber Charged After Endicott Street Theft
Owen Houghton reported counting $9 on Endicott Street when a thief grabbed the bills and fled. Patrolman Freadly detained John Callahan of 564 Commercial Street and charged him with theft. Houghton identifies Callahan.
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Owen Houghton
Endicott Street
Freadly
John Callahan
Commercial Street
Houghton
Callahan
A Thirsty Man Becomes His Own Life Saving Crew
A bar scene ends with a man drinking from a car courtained King's Bohemian Beer and then saving himself as the life saving crew, showcasing quick action and resourcefulness in a tense moment.
Hotel thief robs women of jewels at Dawson House
A young guest at the Hotel Dawson in Old Orchard Me escaped after a bold robbery. Victims include Misses Mary and Ruby Shaw of Utica Miss Mary Chase of Montreal and Mrs William Holt and her daughters Ellen and Annabel Holt. About 800 dollars in jewelry stolen including a queen-engraved gold Waltham watch and multiple diamond pieces. Police pursue suspect, believed headed toward Portland.
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Old Orchard
Crook
Dawson
Mary and
Ruby Shaw
Utica
N. Y
Mary Chase
Montreal
William Holt
Ellen
Annabel
Mabel Shaw
Annabel Holt
Portland
Pension System Costs and Rolls Rise in 1904
The Pension Commissioner reports for the year ending June 30, 1904, show total pension costs of 144,712,787 with an appropriation of 146,419,296. During the year 47,374 were added to the rolls and 49,157 dropped, bringing total pensioners to 720,315 soldiers 273,841 widows and dependents and 606 army nurses for a grand total of 994,762.
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Washington
Ware
Revere Selectmen License Beach Amusements Again
After a midnight session the Revere Selectmen granted licenses to all beach amusement places that held them on Sunday last. William J. Robinson of the Law and Order League observed the meeting and copied the board records showing action and votes for the last two sessions. Several photographers were present but their permit requests were denied.
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Revere Selectmen
William J. Robinson
Law and Order League
Grenadier Band to Join Veterans at South Ferry
The band of the British Grenadiers will join the British Naval and Military Veterans at the South ferry this morning at 10 o'clock. They will be escorted by the Lynn Cadet Band to the American House where they will bivouac.
Delicious Ginger Lemonade Recipe Note
A brief note lists ingredients for a refreshing drink: lemon juice and ice water. It references Sanford's Ginger as a potential flavor or mixer, suggesting a lemonade variant with ginger. This compact card captures the simple preparation idea and brand mention from the fragment.
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Sanford
Condition of Hoar Improves at Worcester
Aug 24 bulletin reports Senator George F Hoar more comfortable with throat and lungs quietened and nourishment up. Physician says lung condition improved materially over three days and immediate danger averted, though heart changes and fatigue from a long severe lumbago attack limit recovery prospects.
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Warren R. Gilman
Hoar
Cunarder Ivernia Brings Record Passenger List to Boston
The Cunarder Ivernia arrived in East Boston eight days from Liverpool with 2549 aboard including 287 crew, the largest passenger tally this year and beating last year’s Saxonia record. Among 148 first class, 256 second class, and 1863 third class travelers were the Grenadier Guards Band of 66 and entertainers from Boston. Notable returns include Melvin O. Adams and Lucius Tuttle. Immigration officers, led by Commissioner Billings, processed steerage. about 300 of 1868 were detained. This marks the Grenadier Guards Band’s first U.S. visit since 1872 peace jubilee.
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Ivernia
East
Boston
Liverpool
Grenadier Guard Band
London
Saxonia
Grenadier Band
David Babcock
French
Socialists Fail to Hold Meeting Defying Police
In Hayes square Charlestown Socialist Labor orators did not defy police and hold their meeting as promised. A police squad stood by prepared to arrest if a gathering occurred, but nothing happened and the area remained quiet.
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Hayes Square
Charlestown
Japs Ready for Final Assault on Port Arthur
Report from Aug 24 describes the imminent final assault on Port Arthur with Japanese artillery pounding forts and trenches. Russian lines near Autzshan and Itzshan forts show weakness while harbor defenses remain active. Both sides suffer heavy losses as observers predict a bloodier siege than Sedan.
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Rio
Port Arthur
Autzshan
Itzshan
Sedan
Sailor Murry Dies of Wounds After Harbor Attack
Edward Murry, a young Black sailor, died at Relief Hospital after being wounded by a hatchet on the bark Eleanor A. Percy in harbor Tuesday evening. William Phillips, 19, also Black, is jailed on murder charges. The crew remains as witnesses. the assault followed a card game dispute.
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Edward Murry
Eleanor A. Percy
Charles Street
William Phillips
Phillips
Cracksmen Loot Charles Town Clothing Store Safes
Yeggmen blasted open two safes in Remick Bros. clothing store at 504 Main Street Charles Town on Tuesday night securing about 50 dollars. Entrance gained by forcing a rear window. Proprietor found the robbery yesterday morning and notified Station 15 police.
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Yeggmen
Remick Bros
Main Street
Charlestown
Japanese ships silence Port Arthur forts in bombardment
In Chefoo on August 24 at 2 30 p m it was reported with unquestionable authority that Japanese armored cruisers Nisshin and Kasuga bombarded and silenced the Russian forts east of Golden Hill at the entrance of Port Arthur.
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Chefoo
Nisshin
Kasuga
Golden Hill
Port Arthur
Two Men Rescued After Ferry Yacht Collision
A ferryboat and the pleasure yacht Catherine collided in Boston harbor prompting a rescue by tug Dunbar. Ella C. Wing drowned. Henry Wing and Albert W. Barnes were pulled from the water in critical condition. The Catherine sank near Lockwood wharf. rescue teams searched the vessel for possible bodies.
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Catherine
Ella C. Wing
St. Luke’s Place
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Chinatown
Dorchester House
Manson OF
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Cash
Hugh O’brien
Katherine
Ella A. Wing
Pension Lisi
Grenadier
Worcester
George F. Hoar
Ment
Sailor Murry
Dunbar
Henry Wing
Albert W. Barnes
Raymond Street
Everett
Franklin Street
Huey Brothers
Hartford Place
Lockwood Wharf
Malden Bridge
East Boston
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