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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1900
Page
6
A Somerville man identified as Ebon Smith drowns in the Charles River after a note in his hat. Reuben McFarland, 76, shot himself yesterday at 1 pm at his Rutherford Avenue home. He told neighbors he planned to end his misery and died after failing to recover from a gunshot wound.
The article discusses distinctions between a state of siege and war, Russian actions on the frontier, and tensions around Pekin. It cites Tokyo sources on Japanese forces clearing Pekin and reports of Chinese troops and Boxers moving toward the capital, with Russian and Japanese cavalry potential clashes and emplaced treasure findings.
Eben E. Smith of 61 Putnam Street Somerville despondent over unemployment drowned himself in the Charles River Saturday. His body was found near the East Boston bridge. Notes in his hat and coat described his intent and origin from Orleans Massachusetts where burial will take place.
Blanche Paquette, who drank carbolic acid after a fiancé failed to arrive by car, remained under care at City Hospital last night. Doctors reported she was resting somewhat comfortably though still on the dangerous list, hopeful for recovery from the overdose.
Fire department crews answered several alarms on Sunday with little actual damage. Incidents included a light coal pocket fire at Thomas & Pike wharf 498 Albany street causing about $50 damage, a minor blaze at EB P Guyer 50 Roughwood street, a slight loss at Joseph de Stasio Hanover street grocery, and a 25 dollar fire at 10 Osborn place dwelling after an exploded lamp.
Cambridge police chief James E. Murray captured James W. Smith in Bowdoin Square last night on charges of breaking and entering. Smith had been eluding authorities for the past period.
The article outlines U S aims in China including protection of legation staff and foreign subjects plus safeguarding treaty rights. It notes Russia’s seizure of Niu Chwang as a base, compares to Taku, and discusses potential war implications, awaiting dispatches from Conger Chaffee and Remey as allied forces remain capable against Chinese threats.
In Phkin Aug 19 reports say armed Chinese move to the south ward and westward while a Bengal Lancers detachment locates a strong force four miles southwest. Allied detachments reconnoiter and loot. The Imperial City and Forbidden City remain under guard by international authorities. A thanksgiving service was held by the British and American legations, missionaries, and marines.
The Times Shanghai correspondent cites Pekin as saying Japan will occupy the imperial palace. The Japanese government pledges protection for the Empress Dowager and Emperor. Morgan of the China Inland Mission reports 37 foreign missionaries and 30 converts massacred at Tai Yuen Fu. Plenipotentiaries acceptable to powers are sought, with Nan Kin hang viceroys and Earl Li to be appointed.
A U S warship has reached Tangida to back a claim connected to the murder last June of Marcos Essagin, a naturalized American citizen. The vessel's arrival signals firm action and possible diplomatic steps in the case.
Police say the suspect, linked to Herbert B. Knight in a string of Cambridgeport breaks, was spotted in a Green Street saloon and arrested. Knight, already serving a ten year term for breaking and entering Buckley’s Cambridge News residence, involved in the same spree. The man had disappeared after Mass avenue arrest and was identified by Inspector Murray, with prior Concord detentions noted. He and Knight were indicted by the Middlesex grand jury in February 1899.
Sousa’s Pure tour closes at the Palace of Industry with 5000 attending including U S minister Stanford Newel and U S consul Frank D Hill. The band will depart for home tomorrow.
A seven year old stowaway from Plymouth was brought to safety aboard the steamer John Endicott overnight after seeking independence and wealth. Police notified his parents and the captain cared for him. the boy will be returned home today on the Endicott.
A compact table outlines China and Japan with figures on population area and military strength. It lists armies in peace and war, naval ships, rifles used such as Mauser Krag-Jorgensen and Murata, and trade and territorial expansion metrics from 1895 onward.
Dispatches report an interrupted telegraph line between Tien Tain and Pekin possibly repaired, with orders to restore it immediately under a martial guard. Suspicions arise that delays stem from the section near Pekin, while lines from Che Foo to Shang are under Chinese control and may be slow in relaying messages. A Japanese legation despatch later conveyed the latest and most authentic updates from Tokyo on the Pekin situation, indicating growing unease.
A White Messenger Boy’s Saturday shooting by a Black man triggers a day of race violence in New York. Whites attack Blacks, mobs clash on Sixty fourth Street to Fifty-ninth Street, police arrest McPyke, Clearey and others as assaults and stonings spread across the area.
A rain soaked crowd filled the Coliseum for a grand patriotic G A R service led by Bishop Samuel Fallows with Mayor Harrison and Commander-in-Chief Shaw among speakers. A daytime children’s service drew about 10000. Major Leo Baisseur is favored to be elected commander-in-chief with a large Lincoln Park naval parade planned the next day.
Chicago August report shows the Populist national committee leaning toward Adlai E. Stevenson replacing Charles A. Towne on the ticket. Chairman Butler and committee members met at the Sherman House as Eugene Smith stated friction is unlikely and unity with Bryan and Stevenson is expected.
Senator M. A. Hanna declares in a letter to A. J. Tyler support for the Brownlow faction in the Tennessee GOP. He aims to unify the party by securing a single set of electors, aligning with the group recognized at Philadelphia.
Cleveland Tenn Aug 2 The Times prints a despatch reporting Evans State committee chairman Tipton denouncing Mark Hanna. He says Hanna is not their boss and vows the regular ticket will fight, demanding a fair hearing and full investigation by the national committee.
Catherine McElaney 12? fell from a fourth story window at 63 West Lenox Street and escaped with bruises. Ratzia Ragouse four years old fell from a second story window with scalp wounds. Francis Sheridan four, of 49 Commercial Street, broke a leg and dislocated an elbow after a fall in North End Park at about 5 PM. taken to City Hospital by friend.
A Sunday concert on the common drew a large crowd while Mayor Hart listened but declined to grant interviews. Tension arose over Salvation Army permits as Mr. Hall sought to address both Salvation Army and his own meetings, with officials noting permit constraints and potential conflicts.
James J. Corbett said he will meet Bob Fitzsimmons Friday August 1 to settle a possible bout for the championship, with the deal to be binding if Fitzsimmons accepts and if Corbett defeats Kid McCoy on August 30 under the Twentieth Century Club card. Corbett would deposit 2500 to bind a match with either conqueror if needed.
Archie McEachern the Canadian wheelman beat J P Jacobson in a match pursuit race at the Vailsburg board track New York August 26 Jacobson started strong but McEachern gained and led by ten yards at two miles and pulled away in a final sprint The final distance was 3 miles 8 yards in 5m 243 5s
Lowell August 26 watchers note the day heat with humidity making it feel hotter. One prostration reported as Albert Severance a baker suffered convulsions and was taken to the hospital around 10 30 this morning.
In Detroit on a bright evening the Woodward avenue display shines from river to Grand Circus Park as the Pythian knights arrive. Flags and K P burgees line the street while central church services feature a sermon by Chaplain-in-chief EB G Sanderson and bands perform at the camp grounds.
Two boys Daniel C. Johnson and Edward McNulty of the State Lyman Industrial School for Boys ignited hay in the institution barn causing total loss of 11000 dollars. Superintendent C Chatrin caught them in the act and the youths confessed Johnson said he wanted to be sent to Concord jail. Three firemen were overcome by heat during suppression.
A damaged OCR segment shows scattered entries for companies and locations including Nevada. It references Liquid Air Power and Au, Van Choate Electric, Rialto, Commonwealth Zinc, and various monetary figures, though many names and details are garbled and unreadable.
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