War clouds hover as legations brace for Shanghai crisis
A Russian legation guard lands at Chemulpo while Japanese railways block transit to Seoul. Reports say Corea may seek asylum at the French legation if trouble grows, and France and Germany plan marine guards. An American marine company with a field gun protects the U S legation as Seoul braces for possible war.
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Germany
Seoul
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Chemulpo
U. S
U. S. ‘Legation
Robbery at 160 O Street In South Boston Days After Noon
Mrs. John McManus, 29, was held up at her home by a tall sandy mustached tramp at about 2 pm. A revolver was shown, a pocketbook and a toy bank savings box were taken, and her wedding ring torn from her finger. The suspect, about 40, appeared shabby with frayed clothes and a thin drawn face, and fled. no suspect was found. The incident shocked the neighborhood near South Boston Avenue, involving Mrs. McManus and her two young children Arthur and Mary.
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1600 Street
South
Boston
John McManus
South Boston
Tenement Hold Up Preys On Woman In Kitchen
In a lower tenement the robber confronted Mrs. McManus as she drew water to thaw frozen pipes. He demanded money and followed her to the kitchen where he pulled a revolver, took her purse, and threatened violence while she feared for her children. He then emptied the purse and seized a child's bank.
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Child's Bank
Japan ready to declare war on Russia reports
Eastern dispatches indicate Japan will declare war on Russia after leaving Italian waters where two ships were bought. Russian fleet moves from Vladivostock toward Corean waters for anticipated clash. Seoul reports immediate fighting likely as Japanese and Russian forces converge around Corea.
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Russia
Port Arthur II
Corea
Port Arthur
Mukden
Russian
Manchuria
Vladivostock
London
Corean
Seoul
Boston Area Weather Outlook Clouds and Warmer
A weather forecast for Boston and surrounding areas calls for cloudy skies and a bit warmer conditions on Thursday. Friday is expected to be unsettled with light precipitation possibly near or snow and fresh westerly winds.
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Boston
Lincoln Ad Promotes Whiskies For Youth and Debt
An old fashioned whisky advertisement from Lincoln at 21 Besex Street touts traditional flavor as a stimulant for youth and debt, urging purchase of whiskies without artificial flavoring.
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Lincoln
Besex Street
U S Marshals Chase Heath in Post Office Inquiry
Salt Lake City January 6 The Deseret News reports government inspectors have sought to subpoena former First Assistant Postmaster General Perry S Heath for weeks without success. Papers reportedly handed to a U S marshal Heath’s presence is needed in the East for post office investigations. Heath denies wrongdoing and calls for fair inquiry, while others urge formal indictment if charges prove valid.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Deseret News Today
Cheyenne
United States
Lodge Opposes Probing Washington Politics
In Washington on January 6, Senator Lodge moved to refer a Senate investigation resolution to the committee on post offices after debate. Senator Clay questioned opposition to the measure, cited General Bristow’s findings, and argued Heath the late first assistant postmaster general was implicated in post office fraud tied to cash registers.
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Lodge
Clay
Heath
Republican National Committee
Penrose
Washington
Carmack
Senate
Post Office Department
Committee On Post Offices
Bristow
Bonaparte
Conrad
Forty three killed on British cruiser Wallaroo
Forty three persons have been killed by the explosion of the boilers of the British cruiser Wallaroo. The Wallaroo is a third class cruiser of 216 tons displacement used for Australian trade protection. She was formerly named the Persian.
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Ste
Thermometer Readings At Thompson's Spa Track Heat Yesterday
The thermometer at Thompson's Spa on 219 Washington Street recorded yesterday's temperatures with several readings. The sequence shows early morning lows around 8 a.m. and 6 a.m. with highs near 87 and 88 in the afternoon, averaging about 166.24 for the day, and notes a similar figure for the same date last year.
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Thompson’s Spa
Washington Street
Aldermen clash over city loan for high school
Chelsea aldermen staged a heated session at City Hall last night as Alderman Young shouted you lie at Alderman Williams, nearly sparking a fight. President Alley halted the melee as the board adjourned amid calls for the mayor to justify costs tied to the new high school project and a $75,000 borrowing order.
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William Ss. Young
Chelsea
William J. Williams
City Hall
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Alderman Young
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Chelsea Board of Aldermen
Willard
Reed
Williams
Everett
Avenue Schools
East Side Improvement Association
Collier
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