Gun Play in Boston Chinatown Environs Amid Reform Envoys Visit
A violent incident occurred in Chinatown yesterday afternoon when Yee Dun Ging attacked Chin Sooey Eng and Moy Ni Tou with a three edged chisel a razor and a 44 caliber revolver at Oxford street and Oxford place. Five minutes later four prominent Chinese envoys staying at the United States Hotel for reform talks hurried to the hotel and departed by train to New York.
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China
Chinatown
Yee Dun Ging
Oxford Street
Oxford Place
Chin Sooey Eng
Moy Ni Tou
Harrison Avenue
Chinatown violence linked to Tong factions and reform association
The passage notes On Leong Tong members and the Chinese Reform Association, with Yee Dun Ging targeting two On Leong men connected to native officials. Yee’s queue saved the victims, while a Hep Sing Tong feud escalated Chinatown tensions as officials left for New York. No. 2 Oxford place housed Quong Shue Lung Company with Chin Sooey Eng and Moy Ni Tou nearby.
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Chinese Reform Association
Yee Dun Ging
Leong
New York
Hep Sing Tong
Chinatown
Yee
Oxford Place
Quong Shue Lung Company
Chin Sooey Eng
Moy Ni Tou
Anti British Riot at Pernambuco
Brazilian employees of the Great Western railway of Brazil, a British concern with 4000 workers, went on strike this afternoon in Pernambuco. Race feeling against the English runs high. police were called but could not prevent raids on the main office. Strikers seized rolling stock and terminals. further violence is feared as federal troops stand by.
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Tommy Qualll Wins Decision Over Young Loughrey
Women autoists finish New York Philadelphia endurance run and return. Technology defeats Harvard at basketball and Dartmouth beats New Hampshire State. Red Sox spring trip plans progressing rapidly. Basketball and bowling results included.
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Young Loughrey
New York- Philadelphia
Technology
Harvard
Dartmouth
New Hampshire State
Red Sox
Reynolds Death Mystery Haunts Boston Bail Commissioner
Mystery surrounds the death of John P. Reynolds a well known Boston bail commissioner. The report notes the case continues on page 3 fourth column with details yet to be revealed.
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John P. Reynolds
Boston
Ex-Mayor Thurston Ordered to Rest at Sanitarium
Ex mayor Charles H. Thurston of Cambridge is at his home in critical condition after a nervous breakdown. His physician urged him to give up business and rest at a Waverley sanitarium, but hospital doctors advised against confinement.
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Cambridge
Trowbridge Street
Wesselhoeft
Waverley
Thurston
Tillman Plans Sensational Speech Before Roosevelt Exit
Senator Tillman told friends he will deliver one of Congress' most sensational speeches before Roosevelt leaves the White House. He is compiling material against Roosevelt, declaring he will redeem promises made yesterday.
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Roosevelt
White House
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Tillman Eyes Roosevelt Battle and White House Ejection
Senator Tillman plans a thorough review of Roosevelt’s career and actions, aiming to expose damaging points. The feud centers on the White House ejectment of Mrs. Minor Morris in 1905, with letters from 1908 used to argue treatment was unjust.
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Roosevelt
New York Assembly
New York
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Minor Morris
White House
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Francis J. A. Carr
Gladstone
Somerset
N. J
Morris
Explosion at Lick Branch colliery claims many lives
A large explosion at Lick Branch colliery in Bluefield West Virginia killed over 100 miners, mirroring a blast two weeks earlier that killed 50. The initial blast caused a thunderous roar at dawn and sent a blazing cloud of flame, dust, and debris from the mine mouth, with heavy timbers and mine equipment scattered outside.
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Jan. le
Lick Branch
Rescue Effort At Mine Endures Gas Hazards
After a blast the crowd pleads to help save inmates as Mine Foreman Bowers and miner Robert Smith escape. Holliday is blown over and a rescue party faces lethal after gas, abandoning Holliday. About 60 to 80 men believed trapped in the affected section.
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Robert Smith
Holliday
Newfoundland Parties Reach Court Withdrawal Pact
In St John s Newfoundland the managers of both political parties signed an agreement to withdraw petitions against the return of members elect. Business interests urged settlement outside the courts to avoid financial upheaval.
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ST. John’s, N. F
Love and Hatred Said to Drive Somerville Man's Death
S Stanley Roberts of Somerville died by his own hand after months under the hypnotic influence of a woman he loved while with her and despised when apart. His widow told a Postman interview last night that the admired and magnetic personality entranced him and contributed to the tragedy.
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S. Stanley Roberts
Somerville
Roberts
Hotel Plaza tragedy ends in suicide after infidelity
Roberts shot himself in a Hotel Plaza bathroom yesterday after a tumultuous affair with a New York woman. His wife Mrs. Roberts, grieving and shadowed by detectives, revealed his jealousy and fear of losing family. A note found with the body said he died without ill will, apologizing for any wrong.
Watertown Tragedy Named Father Identifies Freight Victim
Gatetender John F. Regan was called to view a man killed by a freight train near Union Market station. He identified the body as his son David J. Regan age 39 of 17 Forest Street Watertown who worked in a Brighton pipe shop. The fatality occurred about 9 30 pm 1509 yards west of the station. Local police ambulance and Medical Examiner West were involved. death judged instantaneous.
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Watertown
John F. Regan
Union Market Station
David J. Regan
Forest Street
Brighton
Peace Had a String Attached in Roosevelt Speech
Rear Admiral Robly D Evans at Symphony Hall critiqued Roosevelt’s peace rhetoric as a practice cruise with “a little string attached.” His remarks kept the audience in suspense as he portrayed Roosevelt in humorous yet serious nautical terms, leaving listeners split on the president’s stance.
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Roosevelt
Robly D. Evans
Symphony Hall
Bob
Rear Admiral Evans Voices Aid at Symphony Hall
After a formal salute Rear Admiral Evans limped to the platform at Symphony Hall with ex-Secretary John D. Long assisting. About 1590 attendees filled the hall as Evans spoke for two hours in support of the Infants' Hospital, addressing critics of the navy and officials in Washington and Cape Cod.
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Symphony Hall
John D. Long
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Roosevelt
Washington
Cape Cod
Earthquake Refugees Set to Face Deportation Policy
The Re d Italia carrying 1300 steerage and 250 cabin passengers from Messina and Reggio docked off Sandy Hook after dawn. Commissioner Watchorn said U S law would be strictly enforced and earthquake misfortune will not alter immigration decisions.
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Reggio
Italy
Sandy Hook
Signoli
Naples
Watchorn
Weather Forecast For Nea alaha Area In Early Week
Washington dispatch reports a forecast for the Nea alaha area covering Wednesday and Thursday. Fresh northwest winds are expected with variable conditions and possible changes in precipitation.
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Washington
Average Temperature Yesterday and Year Ago
Yesterday average was 20 with a high around 24 and a low about 17. One year ago yesterday the average was 41 with a high near 24 and a low near 12.
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