Powers Move to Seize Pekin as China Vows Vast War
Washington reports a looming global conflict as China mobilizes millions of troops and supplies. The United States prepares a large army to China and bolsters the fleet while Secretary Hay and ambassadors of Britain France Germany Japan discuss a coordinated response. The aim is to restore order, protect foreign lives, and safeguard foreign interests in China.
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Washington
China
Pekin
Goodnow
United States
State Department
Berlin
Deafness Cured Blindness Prevented by Dr Wilson Treatment
Deaf mutes are urged to try Dr. Wilson's treatment claimed to cure deafness and prevent blindness without surgery. Free consultations, summer reduced rates, and trial treatment offered on select evenings at offices in Boston New York Philadelphia and more.
London Still Hopeful On Pekin Massacre Rumor
July reports from Shanghai and Chefoo question a widespread claim that all foreigners in Pekin were killed on June 90 or July 1. Observers note unconfirmed despatches and possible tragic end for legations as Boxers and imperial troops storm the British legation courtyard.
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London
Pekin
Chee Foo
Shanghai
Tien ‘Tsin
Express
Imperial Troo
Legations
Prince Tuan
Indignation in Shanghai Over Powers Restricting Japan
Inspector Hart reports intense local anger in Shanghai at the powers alleged to restrain Japan from sending an army to Pekin. The article accuses powers of complicity in murder and claims they informed foreigners about arms imports, while Chinese commanders prepare schemes drafted by German officers for a seaborne invasion.
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Hart
Ghanghai
Japan
Pekin
Ting
Sje
Unclear OCR fragment on consular staff reported
Fragmentary text mentions a consular staff reference and a unit or committee. It lacks clear names, places, dates, or events to orient a full summary.
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Es Consular
Prohibition Protest Grows Over Somerville Liquor Shop
Somerville fights a newly opened liquor shop selling wines in sealed bottles, not for on premises consumption. Residents claim police do nothing, while the Licenses Committee weighs action amid strong public protest led by temperance activists.
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Somerville
Massachusetts
United States of American
Lowell
Bond
Varney& Morrill
United States
Varrey & Morrill
Hevoe
World War Era Officer Predicts Chinese Collapse
A senior officer in the First Imperial Artillery, visiting Brookline, predicts a vast future struggle in Asia. He says Pekin must be taken and held, with Russia, Germany, France, Britain, Japan, and the United States deploying thousands to defeat the Chinese and subjugate them, though postwar unity among the powers may falter.
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Tainn
Schumann
Nat Lary
Ant Wall Avenue
Brookline
Xorder
San Francisco
Tilghman
Schumann Penditer
China
Etat
Francisco
P Histery
Asia
Russia
Germany
France
Great Britain
Japan
United States
Letters From Missionaries Describe Rising Chaos In China
Boston readers received multiple letters from Methodist Women's Foreign Missionary Society members in Tien Tsin China dated May 26 to May 31. Miss Ella F. Glover reports leaving their compound for safety as disturbances grow and Dr Benn and she relocate to an outlying house. Mrs M Jewell notes dreadful Boxers activity, killings of native Catholics and Protestants, and eight Christian women and children drowned. trains halted and mail delivery impossible. Miranda Croucher, believed safe at Pekin, writes that ladies and seven men head to North China conference. Glover and Dr Benn are safe with her.
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Boston
Methodist Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
Tien Tsin
China
Benn
Tia
M. Jewell
Ife
Miranda Croucher
Boston University
Pekin
Women's Methodist Foreign Missionary Society
Perkin
Tien Tsu
Io Glover
Dr. Benn
Oregon Floated This Afternoon, Navy Officials Rejoice
The Navy Department received news this afternoon that the Oregon floated. Secretary of the Navy CHD FOO, Washington, Wilde announced the ship’s flotation and pumps control water at the Kure dockyard in the Inland Sea. Assistant Secretary Hackett and all naval officers heard the cablegram with joy.
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Washington
Navy
Oregon
Long
Hackett
Naval
Wilde
Kure
Inland
Rogers
De Wet Talks Peace Off The Table In South Africa
Dispatches report President Kruger and State Secretary Reitz firm on continuing the fight for independence. Boer leadership declares no peace talks while additional casualty and prisoner figures surface from Bloemfontein and Woolwich area.
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London
DeWet
Daily Telegraph
Lourenzo Marques
Kruger
Watervalander
Reitz
South African Republic
Conan Doyle
British Medical‘ Journal
Bloemfontein
Doyle
Sipido Guilty in Attempt on Prince of Wales
The Assize Court in Brussels found Jean Baptiste Sipido guilty of attempting to kill the Prince of Wales when he fired at the royal train on April 4. He was sentenced to a reformatory until reaching his majority. Acquittals were given to Meert Benchotd and Metre, who were accused as plot instigators.
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Brussels
Prince of Wales
Jean Baptiste’ Sipido
Royal
Copenhagen
Lipido
Meert
Benchotd
Metre
National Regatta Entries Closed at Midnight
Entries for the national championship rowing regatta closed last night. Local scullers and crews made up the list with Fred Greer in intermediate singles, Frank Greer in senior singles, and Brown with Frank Greer in senior doubles. Several clubs posted conditional entries and others did not enter any scullers. Worcester and Wachusett Boat Club provided most New England entries.
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Jeffries ‘Point Rowing Association
Fred Greer
Brown
Frank Greer
Bradfords
Larry Brignoli
Joe Maguire
Brignoli
Union
Boat Club
Lincoln Davis
Millstreams
Worcester
Ten Byck
Lewis
Wachusett Boat Club
New England
Saratoga Service Via Fitchburg Railroad Schedule
The Fitchburg railroad from Boston to Saratoga begins summer service July 9 continuing to Sept 1. Through parlor cars depart North Union Station daily except Sundays at 9 30 p.m. leaving Saratoga 8 50 p.m. Returns depart Saratoga at 9 30 a.m. arriving Boston about 3 p.m.
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Fitchburg
Boston
Saratoga
North Union Station
Restelli's Body Found in Weymouth Fore River
A 90 year old Italian man from South Quincy, John Restelli, was found dead in the Weymouth Fore River after his clothes were spotted on Quincy Point bridge last Saturday. The draw tender Jonathan Hayden helped tow the body ashore and Medical Examiner Jones ruled the death a possible suicide. Restelli leaves a widow and five children.
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Quincy
Quincy Point
Weymouth Fore River
Jonathan
Hayden
John Restelli
Jones
Restelli
South
Working Boys Outing Plans Awarding Evening Events
A meeting of the general committee at the Wor Boys Home Apollo Garden on Bennet Street planned a July outing. The program will feature two lacrosse or bat events, a hurdling drill, vaudeville acts, a minstrel show, and a secretary drill.
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Apollo
Garden
Uray
Heatred
Belfast Mayor Tuan M M Boardman Dies at Sea Captain
July 6 report states J Boardman died in Belfast due to paralysis. He was remembered for his imposing stature and served as a successful sea captain.
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Tuan M M. Boardman
J. Boardman
Belfast
RACES AT Fairfield Feature rooks and best time noted
A terse race item from Fairfield highlights B M Richard achieving the best time among competitors including rooks. The fragment notes a standout performance but provides limited context or full event details.
Testimonial to Michael Pohteler Featured at German Workingmen’s Club
A testimonial event honors Michael Pohteler noted as a strong man. The program includes an exhibition of his strength and is planned for Monday evening at the German Workingmen’s Club in Amoy Ayers, Boneur y.
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Mr. Thayer
Varney & Morrill
Lynn
Somerville
Michael Pohteler
Mon
Ayers
Murray and Snyder Box Ten Rounds to a Draw in Lynn
Cen tral Athletic Club bout ends as both fighters stand after ten rounds with Murray showing the better form, Snyder knocked down three times and eye damage noted. Preliminary Scanlan versus Murray also ends in a draw.
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Snyder
Pete Scanlan
Dan Murray
Lynn
Gentry's Dogs and Ponies Attract Local Visitors
Local show at 2:30 and 8:18 daily features Sentry Dogs and ponies. A letter from a destitute home thanks organizers for inviting Cuban teachers and for the children’s enjoyment of the performances.
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Enet Femen
Westfield Driving Association Racing at Woronoco Park
A large crowd gathered for the Westfield Driving Association third day at Woronoco Park. The 2 21 pace was postponed to tomorrow, with Bow Winning taking the best honor of the day after five heats at the 223 t. pace event.
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Westfield
Westfield Driving Association
Woronoco Park
Bow
Minor league scores show lopsided East and Connecticut results
In the Eastern League Worcester defeated Providence 77 to 2 while Rochester beat Toronto 6 to 0. Connecticut League games included Norwich being forfeited in sixth with Waterbury 8 New Haven 8 Bridgeport 3 Merby 1 and Detroit 6 Chicago 1.
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Worcester
Providence
Ngfi Har Goring
Kioner
Rochester
Toronto
Norwich
Waterbury
New Hav
Bridgeport
Rerby
Nee
Detroit
Chicago
Aukes
Heavy travel to Nova Scotia limited by royal railway rates
Fragmentary OCR notes describe railway lines and limited daily service to Nova Scotia. References mention Frieorge and Prince rehur, clock-like schedules, and connections at armecath with Blusnose' minions. The text hints at forced rates and a public call for contact about rates.
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Nova Scotia
Atanas
Magnifteamers Frieorge
Prince Rehur
Armecath
San
Rite “Dowin
Lockwood and Reid in extra holes for Garden City title
Four players Douglas Travis Lockwood and Harriman reach semi finals at Garden City as Reid and Lockwood duel in a lengthy match. Travis and Lockwood set fast pace with record rounds while Reid finally defeats Lockwood in an exhausting 36 holes and four more extra holes, with the match decided late in the day.
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H. M. Harriman
Hollins
Douglas
Garden City
New York
Travis
Lockwood
Harriman
Hitchcock
Douslar
Reid
New England
Yale
Ring Holles
Stuart
Princeton
Chicago
Pesach
Lockwood and Reid Battle In Garden City Semi Final
Alliston golfer Arthur G. Lockwood faces Walter J. Travia in the Garden City semi final today. The match features halved holes, bogey scores, and Lockwood taking the lead with a fifteen foot approach put. Reid’s long drives begin to show, but Lockwood stays three up at the turn with a 26 after nine holes.
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Reid
Lockwood
Fost
Lock
Halvedn
Lockw
Hera Lockwood
New York
Arthur G. Lockwood
Alliston
Walter J. Travia
Garden City
Stong
Sean
Imeem
Eve
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