Pug Dog Gift Sparks Cincinnati Wedding Hoax
At the Childs Harrison wedding in Cincinnati the bride Margaret Harrison received a pug dog as an engagement gift from Howard Childs of Boston. The dog traveled in a sleeping car, despite railroad rules, as friends played a prank on groom Lane Howard Childs who the couple believed needed a health certificate to marry.
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Cincinnati
Childs-Harrison
Harrison
Grandin Road
Margaret Harrison
L. B. Harrison
First National Bank
Boston
Howard
Fire Ladder Falls Among Crowd on Hudson Street
A Bangor extension ladder from Ladder 3 fell during firefighting on Hudson Street around 11:20 p.m. after a second floor blaze at 2% Hudson. About 150 spectators fled as the ladder toppled diagonally across the street. one unknown man suffered a minor bruise. Fire horses were briefly frightened but no serious injuries were reported.
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Hudson Street
Ladder 3
Bangor
Ashanti Victory Rumor Circulates Over Kumassi Siege
A Daily Mail dispatch from Accra dated June 8 reports a native rumor that Sir Frederick Hodgson, the Gold Coast Governor, led a sortie from Kumassi to break Ashanti siege but was forced to retire and surrender. Accra stories say fifty thousand Ashantis are in arms and the insurrection spreads, making successful operations unlikely in the rainy season.
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London
Daily Mail
Accra
Frederick Mitchell Hodgson
Gold Coast Colony
Kumassi
Cambridge purse snatching by bicyclist on street
Jessie Batfuse of Fayette Street Cambridgeport reported to the Cambridge police last night that a bicyclist rode up to the sidewalk and snatched her pocketbook containing 17 dollars as she walked along Cambridge Street. The robber rode away on a bicycle.
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Jessie Batfuse
Fayette Street
Cambridgeport
Zio Aription
Cambridge
Foxboro Fire Destroys House Barn and Horse
A June 8 fire at Past Foxboro burns a house barn and a horse. Tramps are suspected in the incident near three miles from Foxboro center. The owner is listed as Mr. Robertson of Boston. Loss amount not stated in readable text.
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Foxboro
Atill
Barsan Place
Hats Go on Sale for Cool Summer Style
The notice promotes energy saving by dressing to stay cool with straw or lightweight hats. It announces the assignee sale of the immense stock of Joseph A. Jackson's hats at 412 Washington Street, offering stylish headwear at a fraction of regular prices.
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Joseph A. Jackson
Washington Street
Buller Tries 16 Force Laing's Nek In War Update
Continued from page one the scene describes rifle fire in the pursuit of Boers and looting by Kaffirs as British soldiers halt firing to chase chickens. Lord Roberts’s army sings of marching into Pretoria and a Daily Express report notes 1000 deported prisoners cheerfully entrained to Nool Gedache. General Louis Botha leads 2000 in a rear guard as the British advance nears. Kruger reportedly seeks asylum aboard a Netherlands cruiser at Lorenzo Marques. Middleburg hosts Boer refugees and the rail line keeps delivering at Brookhurst Spruit.
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Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Queen Victoria
Daily Express
Waterval
Nool Gedache
Louis Botha
Botha
Lorenzo Marques Station
Kruger
Netherlands
Friesland
Middleburg
Brookhurst Spruit
British Troops Seize Van Wyke Hill In Bergs Action
General Buller reports June 6 to 9 action at Van Wyke Hill where Talbot Coke led Tenth Brigade and South African Light Horse, facing snipe fire with four killed and thirteen wounded. Guns were emplaced on key crests and Wildyard’s assault flanked the Bergs, forcing the enemy to retire. No casualties claimed by the attackers.
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London
War Office
Buller
Yellow Room Farm
Talbot Coke
South African Light Horse
van Wyke Hill
Inkewelo
Wildyard
Botha's Pass
Hildyard
Laing
Bobs Blown Up At Pretoria Rumor Spreads Aboard Saxonia
Passengers on the Saxonia hear a sensational cable claim General Roberts and staff were killed by lyddite at Pretoria. The tale implicates Dom Paul at the palace, a Boer agent triggering the blast. Officials deny the report after checks with the Post.
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General Roberts
Lyddite
Pretoria
Saxonia
Palace of State
Dom Paul
Roberts
Bobs
Transvaal
Sylvania Arrives at Harbor Amid Mule Losses
The Cunard freighter Sylvania, under Captain Robert C. Warr, docked near Hast Bosten beside the Saxonia after a voyage from South Africa. He reported a pleasant trip, noting twenty-six mule deaths and nine shot due to distemper among 1430 mules, with sixty-five mule tenders aboard and only twenty-five returning.
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Cunard
Sylvania
Robert C. Warr
South Africa
Saxonia
Hast Bosten
Warr
Chance for Poole
Howard Poole the 16 year old sailor found unconscious in Brooks line last Saturday was operated on yesterday at the hospital. Doctors treated the fractured part of the skull with an operation at 1 o clock and it was apparently satisfactory. The patient was under ether for several hours.
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Howard Poole
Brooks Line
Saxonia Embarkers Arrive in Boston for Special Train
Five-ship passengers arrived in New York aboard the Saxonia and hurried to Boston by Cunard special train to catch the liner. Most travelers were from Western Europe and planned to sail on the Lucania from New York, but missed that voyage. The company rushed the party to the port to board Saxonia.
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Eoial
de York
Saxonia
Lucania
New York
Cunard Company
Boston
Portuguese Public Club of Beaton Meets in Boston
The Po meeting of the pawl 0 nies ortuguese public Club of Beaton was held their new rooms at Boston last evening. There were 63 members pri went and By following officers were ed, great enthusiasm: Joseph Haos, president, & plied B.en ess, Pykerpresidentiques, financial secretary: Joseeph ushus, t uter peeches wee made neh elects officers, after which refreshments were served.
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Pawl 0 Nies ‘Ortuguese Public Club
Beaton
Boston
Pri
Joseph Haos
B.eness
Pykerpresidentiques
Joseeph "Ushus
Wanted in New York City case dates back to August
Inspector Gaddis arrived in York with information on a suspect held in custody. The case involves a Nantucket resident and ties to an affair dating back to August, with authorities pursuing details across locations and agencies.
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Gaddis
York
Health Board orders demolitions near Webster Avenue North End
An order was issued by the Board of Health to demolish six houses on Canny Place and three on Washington Place and Buildin g Street. Canny end aces lie near each other and Webster Avenue in the North End.
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Board of Health
Canny Place
Washington Place
Building Street
Canny End
Webster Avenue
Boxer Rebellion Flares Across Chinese Villages
Reports from Pekin describe near universal Boxers support in villages around Tien Tsin. The movement attacks foreign influence and Catholic missions while burning bridges and killing sleepers, with Qing generals wary of its potential to undermine the dynasty and provoke renewed military response.
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Tien Tsin
Gen Nieh
Pekin
Naval chiefs mull joint command at Tien Tsin defense
Cable from Admiral Kempff on Newark reports a battle near Tien Tsin with Boxers. Foreign naval forces may place under a single officer if city attacked. Captain McCalla could command ashore, a rare move akin to a colonel of marines, to defend foreigners and property. Secretary Hay seeks Cabinet guidance.
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Washington
Navy Department
Admiral Kempff
Newark
Taku
Tong Ku
Tien Tsin
Oh Tien Tain
Kempff
Conger
Pekin
State Department
Hay
United States
Tien Tain
Missionary News Describes Destruction in China
A Times despatch reports severe violence against missionaries in China, with churches burned and natives attacked. It notes American missionary conference warnings and fears the Tung Chau mission station has been abandoned amid widespread danger.
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Ars
American Missionary Conference
Pao Ting Fu
Tung Chau
Boston Men in China Missionaries Depend on State Aid
Anxiety over Boston missionaries in north China grows as a telegram to the State Department yields no casualty reports. Secretary Hay says no confirmed deaths and the government is protecting Americans in Pekin and nearby districts. Rev James L Barton notes danger in areas near Pekin, Paoting Fu Tung Cho and Pang Chuang where Boston residents are located.
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American Board of Foreign Missions
North
China
State Department
Washington
Hay
James L. Barton
American Board of Congregational Missionaries
Post
Congregational
Boston
Pekin
Tung Cho
Glossary of Chinese Terms from the Late Qing Era
A compact glossary listing terms and titles tied to the late imperial period. It explains roles such as Trung Li Yamen the foreign office Bow Wong Wai the reform party Ye Ho Chuan the Boxers and leaders like Kwang Sui the young Emperor. It includes officials Futai Chihtal Chun Chi and regional designations Fu Hesiang Hult among others.
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Trung Li Yamen
Foreign Office
Bow Wong Wai
Reform Party
Ye Ho Chuan
Kwang
Yu Wai
Ihung Kai Chu
America
Kwang Sui
Fan Kwei
Chihtal
Chun Chi
General Council of State
Chung T'ang
Futai
Hult
Hesiang
Hsien
Boxers Surround Chinese Near Lofa and Yong Tsun
June 8 report from Chinese sources states about 4000 Boxers pressed 1600 Chinese troops between Lofa and Yong Tsun with fighting continuing. Officials claim 600 Boxers killed and give no Chinese casualty figure. Pao Ting Fu quiet. defeat reported near there. French cruisers D Entrecasteaux and Jean Bart and Russian cruiser Russia reach Taku.
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TSMN
Jean Bart
Russia
Taku
Revered Clerics Named in Roxbury Family Note
The passage identifies the Rev. G. Henry and Rev. Charles Ewing, sons of the Rev. B. C. Ewing of Roxbury, as figures known to the world daily expected.
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G. Henry
Charles. Ewing
B. C. Ewing
Roxbury
Lasell Seminaries Joint Banquet Opens Commencement Week
The Lasellia Club and 8. D. Society held their annual joint banquet for Lasell Seminary seniors with a reception beforehand. Guests included Miss Julia Cox president of D. Society Miss Sue T. Lair president of Lasellia Club and Miss Katherine White president of the senior class. A program featured Miss Madora Marsh as toastmistress and talks by Minsue Tew castle Miss Florence eee bur and others, with music by an orchestra and remarks from notable faculty and guests.
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Lasellia Club
8. D. Society
Lasell Seminary
Julia Cox
D. Society
Sue T. Lair
Katherine White
Peortia
Til
Fimile Kothe
Indianapole
Lasell
Ellen Chase
Los Angeles
Cal
Cooks
Rae Porter
Port Huron
Mich
Ae Bailey
Itrensey
Jessie McCarthy
Roatin
Priscilla
Boston
Herbert Lowell Rich O
Merly
Reek Seminary
Guy M. Winslow
James A Ae
Martin
SamsowWerbee
Alice Otehiedes
Iss
Packard
Fraulein Hermine Stuven
Japan Korea tensions rise over Korean executions
In Yokohama on June 8, reports warn of sharp Japan Korea friction from Korean government actions against prisoners. The Japanese press is bitter as authorities fear possible grave developments and Russian influence intensifies the crisis.
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Yokohama
China
Japan
Korea
Hay i Onoauke
Bonds Rejected Personal Sureties Ban by City Supt Wheeler
The Boston street department bans personal sureties for bonds after June 15 1900 Superintendent of Streets Wheeler warns that bonds filed with the city must be guaranteed by surety companies authorized to do business in Massachusetts The notice suggests bonds procured at a broker on State Street will be accepted at sight. A Dorchester resident connected to Wheeler is hinted at in the communication and local surety firms deny seeking city work or favoritism while noting current strong business volumes.
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T.heeler
City of
Boston
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
State Street
Dorchester
Wheeler
Oe Ee
Bette
City Hall
Wellesley Fete Day Ends With Music Dance and Ceremony
Wellesley students celebrated a free day with Boston Cadet Band music, processions by seniors juniors sophomores and freshmen in thematic costumes, class trees, speeches by Hatitia Hume and Nina Poor, and dances around Longfellow pond. Freshmen debuted in white gowns with crimson roses while others wore carnations and Mother Goose motifs.
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Wellesley
Boston
A'A
Hatitiah.Hume
Nina F. Poor
Lucy V. N. Morris
Mary Rockwell
Gordon Walker
Lorders
Longfellow Pond
Mary Loomis
Co. Christabel Cannon
Anna EK. Snyder
Alice W. Stockwell
Miriam Coste
S. Belle Ainslee
Jessica Lathrop
Clara
Raymond
No Races Last Night Postponed At Combinatio Herk
Inclement weather caused the trovup and running events at Combinatio Herk to be postponed tonight. Report notes several runners including Joan and a humorist named Reeve, with Pal Being Ruel among the listed competitors.
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Combinatio Herk
Ruel
Artea
Joan” P
Kit
Reeve
Ange Ake
Unclear OCR Reads About Horse in Street Disturbance
Fragmentary report describes a horse seen in the street last evening. A man tried to control the animal as it moved toward him, the scene unfolding in the middle of the road with the rider attempting to restrain it.
Move Six Hundred Big Elms For New Transit Tunnel
New York June 8 plans for a rapid transit tunnel require removing 660 elm trees from central upper Broadway. Estimates are sought from tree transplanting firms for relocating the big elms elsewhere in the city. Smaller elms up to inches diameter may be moved 1000 feet at a given cost. larger elms 10 to 16 inches cost 200 to 300 dollars per tree.
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New York
Upper Broadway
Militia to Stop Riots After Assault on Lafayette Teacher
A mob assaulted a young schoolteacher near Twelfth and Geyer, with Annie Klasek recalling three punches and a torn skirt. The crowd, including forty or fifty people, chased, kicked and forced her into Schumacher's saloon, then drove her back into the street as the derisive chant scab echoed.
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Schumacher
Miss Hensel
Annie Klasek
Twelfth and Geyer Avenue
Mary Trantina
Allen Avenue
Lafayette School
Martin and Robinson Bailed After Larceny Case in Boston
Everett F. Martin and Winnefred Robinson alias Annie M Chamberlain were wanted for larceny of 141 dollars. They were arrested in New York and held for Boston authorities, arriving yesterday under Inspector McGarr and Morrisey. Martin was bailed at one dollar while Robinson remained in custody.
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Everett F. Martin
Winnefred Robinson
Annie M. Chamberlain
Parker
School Street Loan Company
School Street
New York City
Boston
McGarr
Morrisey
Martin
Winiefred Robinson
Silly and Untruthful Reply From Mayor Ashbridge
A printed exchange reveals Mayor Ashbridge denying a meeting with English and defending his public official role. The letter accuses him and director English of a conspiracy to suppress a public journal and criticizes their actions as unworthy and defamatory.
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Philadis
PRLA
Ashbridge
Union of the Citizens
Ici
Orina
Mine Blast Traps 200 Miners in No 2 Shaft
June 8 2000 Miners Gut. Off. C O reports a gas explosion in mine No 2 trapped about 200 miners just before shift. Initial fears of heavy loss eased as rescuers worked. Three men died Ryan Joseph John McClelland and Aaron Swanson. Nightfall left probable unrecoverable bodies as fire continued.
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C. O
Excent
Ryan Joseph
John McClelland
Aaron Swanson
Carved with a Knife Ends in Hospital and Police
George Sakers a night watchman at Long wharf stabbed his wife and mother-in-law after a domestic dispute about his absence and his wife seeking her brother’s company. Both women were wounded but not fatally. Sakers was taken to Station 2 by Officer Casey. The couple lived at 12 Blossom Court.
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George Sakers
George
Long Wharf
Mars Red
Shoul
Casey
Lakers
Blossom Court
Infanticide case leads to multiple arrests in Margin Street
Officers investigated a dead infant found by a plumber at 161 2 South Margin Street yesterday morning. Patri Meagher Nellie ONeil Margaret Meagher and Patrick Meagher were arrested, with Lizzie Green held as a witness. The ONeil woman was sent to the hospital after medical consultation.
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Division 8
South Margin Street
Patri Meagher
Nellie O'Neil
Ae Street
Margaret Meagh
Patrick
Male ‘Meagher
Hig. Alster
Gories
City Briefs Note Friends Search Through May to June
City officials report a search for friends spanning May 18 through June 28, with activity around 23% commercial area and a Quinc storage warehouse incident. A man suffered a cerebral hemorrhage, while another person was arrested yesterday afternoon on theft charges related to minis Crouch.
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Reeks
Minis Crouch
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