More Chinese Big Increase In Boston Within Five Years
A Boston Chinatown facing a rising Chinese population prompts officials to question census reliability and smuggling leaks. Captain John Cook’s incident highlights enforcement gaps as laundries and restaurants expand, while census figures undercount due to mobility and incomplete data.
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Kaiser Will Not Receive Kruger in Berlin Visit
Berlin reports confirming Emperor William cannot receive Mr. Kruger due to prior arrangements. Kruger will travel from Cologne to Holland instead. A Cologne Gazette note accuses Kruger of seeking intervention in South Africa and of pursuing a dangerous policy. The piece also notes romantic intrigues involving Miss Guttman, Miss Flanagan, Colonel Richiardi, and Parisian and American admirers.
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Harris offers to back McGovern in twenty round bout
Sam Harris, manager of lightweight champion Terry McGovern, announced in Milwaukee that he is willing to back McGovern against Kid Broad in a twenty round match for any purse size. Harris added that if Broad lasts fifteen rounds he would give him the entire purse.
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Kruger in Cologne Visited Cathedral Hotel Crowd Cheers
Kruger greeted Bonn student deputation after discussing Transvaal education progress and later joined a balcony appearance to waves of cheering crowds. He spoke to a Pan-German League delegation about Boers and Germans ties before returning to the Cathedral Hotel. He is expected to stay through Wednesday.
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Kruger Blocks Cupid in War Camp News
Paris dispatch notes a light moment amid conflict as Kruger camp contains two remarkably pretty girls in the press corps, adding human interest to wartime reporting.
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Roberts at Ladysmith in praise of town’s defence
Lord Roberts arrived in Ladysmith on Friday and toured Majuba and Laing's Nek. He praised the town's defence as a glorious memorial of British pluck and endurance and expressed hope for peaceful relations with the conquered foe. He noted his visits to Colenso and nearby battlefields.
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Churchill urges more troops for South Africa war
In Queenstown Winston Churchill aboard the Lucania said his US visit would be brief to return to Parliament. He endorsed Lord Roberts on sending 20 000 more regulars, warning slackening would revive Boer spirits. He estimated Boer forces at about 7000.
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Dukes and Eggs Parade in Fifth Avenue Fancy Fray
The Duke of Manchester and the Duchess toured New York with their party amid public buzz over anonymous letters threatening a reception for a foreign nobleman. Captain McClusky read a calm official statement denying Scotland Yard involvement and noting the alleged hostility was overblown. The day included a Waldorf Astoria stroll, a staged joke of dancing and mock dignity, and a public display of society fealty as the couple visited Miss Evans and Eugene Zimmerman before a family dinner.
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Labor Leaders to Confer at AFL Annual Meeting
Louisville report outlines the twentieth annual conference of the American Federation of Labor in Louisville beginning December 6. Delegates from England and every organized state expected. 250 to 300 attendees over nine sessions with officer elections on the final day. Gompers anticipated to be reelected president amid expected changes for other officers. An effort aims to amalgamate all metal workers into one large organization.
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Gompers Heads to Louisville for AFL Convention
President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor departed Washington for Louisville Kentucky to attend the twenty second annual convention which he says will be the largest and most representative gathering in the federation's history. Accompanying him were Pete Curran and John Weir delegates from the British trade union congress.
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Missing Roxbury Girls Found After Daylong Disappearance
Carrie Gould of 18 Reading street and Louisa Seidlinger of 68 Savin street, both 16, were found an hour after Carrie’s mother reported them missing. Mrs Gould located them on Washington street and they were brought to Station 4. Louisa stayed with her brother, Carrie returned home with her mother. Both said they were visiting relatives and had attended the Grand Opera House Thanksgiving night.
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Mystery Bones Found Near Leonia Hotel Fire Hampton Beach
Exeter NH December 2 a Hampton mystery unfolds after two hunters discover a male skeleton in woods behind the Leonia Hotel which burned recently at Hampton Beach. The man's clothing lay beside the bones as investigators begin inquiries about his identity.
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Baptism of Fire Sermon by Mormon Apostle in Boston
Matthias F. Cowley of Salt Lake City preached in Arcade Hall Park Square Boston on revelations and the mission to Boston New York and Albany. He argued prophets and angels are not dead and Joseph Smith is a true prophet guiding a unity of faith while warning of a coming baptism of fire and greater judgments in the twentieth century. An afternoon session was held yesterday with the speaker continuing his remarks.
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Snow and Cowley to Speak at Arcade Hall Meeting
Rev Eawerd H Snow president of a faith in Boston will deliver a divine message to the world at a public meeting in Arcade Hall. Mr Cowley will also speak and the faith plans to hold Sunday services at Arcade Hall thereafter each week.
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Looting Pekin and Tien Tsin report on observatory instruments
Pro tests and requests have been forwarded to Field Marshal Count Von Waldersee urging removal of astronomical instruments from Pekin observatory. Most instruments, over 150 years old, are prepared for shipment to Berlin or Paris. The first locomotive, since the legation siege, ran from Tien Tsin to Pekin yesterday, with regular use expected by December 15.
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Baldwin Buried In Boston Funeral for J Thomas Baldwin
The funeral of J Thomas Baldwin musical director and composer was held at his home 600 Columbus Avenue at 1 pm yesterday. Relatives and friends including St John’s Lodge Boston Commandery K T and St Pauls Royal Arch Chapter attended. Rev S H Roblin led the service with Knights Templars, an orchestra from Municipal Band Tremont Theatre Orchestra and Boston Cadet Band played Catlin and Sullivan pieces. Pallbearers included Charles Skinner of Massachusetts Title Insurance, Root master of St John’s Lodge James McLaughlin and L White of the Boston Lane Band. Burial at Mt Hope.
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Murdered man avenged during street quarrel in Hackensack
In Hackensack New Jersey on December 2 Frank Tuscani was slain and his killer John Gambola was stabbed by the dead man's associates in a clash over a horse deal. Four arrests were made. All involved were Italians.
How I Saved My Party Serenade Satire
A poetic satire set in Boston about political fundraising and loyalty. The speaker laments betrayal after raising funds with greenbacks earned from selling groceries and tea. Names Bill Jesse Georgie and the Zebra Club appear as figures in the gone-wrong political push.
Many Eyes Watch Mrs. French in Newbury Street House
A Post reporter visits the Newbury Street home of Mrs. Julia A. French amid a guardianship dispute. The interview reveals her partially restored liberty after Judge Grant's ruling, details of the decayed state of the house, her calm demeanor, daily routine, and plans to go out daily while warded by no nurse.
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Langtry and Hugo de Bathe Part Ways After Impromptu Jersey Marriage
London reports Mrs Langtry and her husband Hugo de Bathe have parted without separation suit since his return from battles in South Africa. The Jersey wedding was improvised with a quick license. Channel Islands lack divorce laws, but a domicile in England could be arranged if needed.
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Committee of Fifteen Likely to Organize Tomorrow
New York December 2 The Charles Stewart Smith appointed committee of fifteen is expected to meet tomorrow to organize, appoint subcommittees, and establish headquarters for the vice crusade. Rumor says Parkhurst society may assist and Frank Moss could act as counsel. The red light district has been cleared of dens as owners fled after shutters closed but entrances remained.
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Mrs Lake Delivers Temperance Talks in Several Cities
Mrs L M Lake of St Louis gave a temperance address to Holy Cross Temperance League in the Cathedral basement and urged parish women to join the St Veronica League. She spoke to Brockton No-License League and planned to speak at the W C T U convention in Washington after leaving Boston.
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Gates of Hell sermon flags rising vice in Saco Maine
Rev. G Strout says drink habit gambling and social evils are increasing in Saco and in the city drinking by women is rising. He blames the police for not stemming these prevalences and urges action tonight in his sermon on the Gates of Hell in Saco.
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