Chongju Battle In Korea Reports Russians Retreat After Heavy Losses
A Seoul despatch says the first major land engagement of the war occurred at Chongju near Pingyang. Six Cossack companies faced four Japanese cavalry squadrons, later joined by infantry, and after about three hours of fierce fighting the Russians withdrew. Casualties may reach 300. The Japanese took heavier losses as a squadron was exposed to fire while attempting to enter the town.
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London
Seoul
Chongju
Pingyang
Three Gruesome Mysteries Now Under Investigation
Dexter case in Randolph with a new suspect and expected arrest. State Detective Scott uncovers new evidence. Roslindale tragedy as police detain Willis Wilson to determine if stepfather’s death was suicide or murder. Lynn Tucker tragedy with David Pacy of Boston to be freed today as police seek new suspect Chicken Sullivan.
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Roslindale
Willis Wilson
Tucker
Lynn
David Pacy
Boston
Chicken” Sullivan
Court sentences Ham to 15 to 20 years in Boston prison
Wallace H. Ham is sentenced by the court to a term of not less than 15 nor more than 20 years in a State prison in Boston Suffolk county. The first day will be in solitary confinement and the remaining time in hard labor. The remark was made by Clerk Manning while the sentence was pronounced.
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Boston
Suffolk County
Ham's Story of His Downfall Letter to Rev Blagden
A historical letter from Wallace H. Ham dated March 28 in Suffolk County Jail to Rev. Silliman Blagden defends his banking house past and defends his charity at St Pauls and St Lukes. He claims public misrepresentation and details generous offerings and leasing of church properties over 13 years.
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Suffolk County
Silliman Blagden
Brunswick
Boston
Herald
State Street
Wallace H. Ham
P. S
St. Paul's
G. H. Richards
St.Luke’s
Forgery Charged Against Hearst Campaign Men
Boston ward politics flare as Hearst delegates in Ward 16 are challenged for forged signatures on nomination papers. Ward committee chair Ma lachi I Jennings protests the filing, police alerted, and two Hearst city employees named as possible suspects. Philip Tworoger says he cooperated with Jennings and will aid police in pursuing those responsible.
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Hearst
Boston
Ward 16
Malachi I. Jennings
Jennings
Philip Tworoger
Hearst Campaign
Democratic City Committee
Ward 16 Committee
Police
Dorchester Woman Missing After Evening Ride Home
Luella Howe, 27, of Dorchester, left Northboro after visiting family and boarded a 7:15 trolley to Dorchester. She was last seen bidding her father goodbye and has not been located since, with relatives anxious and assumptions about her well being being questioned by family and police.
Boston Weather Outlook and Local Whiskey Ad
Forecast for Boston and vicinity shows Wednesday fair weather and Thursday cloudy with probable rain. advertisement notes Lincoln's Cabinet XXXX whiskey at 21 Essex Street.
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Boston and Vicinity
Lincoln's Cabinet
Essex St
Laddermen Save Five From Fire Jump Attempt at Harrison Ave
Fire at 223 Harrison avenue fills the house with smoke as two women on the second floor and a man with a baby in his arms attempt to jump. Laddermen Dineen and Laffey reach the scene and rescue the child and women via the ladder while the man descends the water spout with the infant. Smoke forces evacuation and damage is small.
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Dineen
Laffey
Harrison Avenue
John Braham
Etta
D. N. Legro
Legro
Patrolman Is Knocked Down During Arrest
Patrolman Murphy of Division 10 was assaulted near the station house while attempting to arrest Joseph Murray, 22, for drunkenness. A member of Murray’s party struck the officer on the temple at the corner of Texas and Tremont streets.
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Joseph Murray
Murphy
Division 10
Texas and
Tremont Streets
Death of Lieut Joseph Warren in Dorchester
Lieut. Joseph Warren retired from station 7 died at home 70 Neponset Ave Dorchester last night He served 38 years in the service and was 73 years old He was made a lieutenant in 1883 He had been retired 10 years.
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Joseph Warren
Neponset Ave
Dorchester
Tie
New Suspect in Randolph Murder Emerges
Randolph March 29 authorities have a new suspect in the Parker Dexter shooting case. An arrest may come within 24 hours on the charge of killing the boy in his father’s house last Sunday as a box of 38 caliber bullets and eight 38 caliber shells found in the Dexter home are cited as key evidence. State Detective Scott travels to Boston after the search, while Chief Haney says only one person committed the crime. District Attorney Asa French notes new evidence and says the inquest will be held next week.
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Randolph
Parker Dexter
Scott
Dexter
Boston
Parker
Haney
Asa French
Harris Dexter
Post
French
Mr. French
Emperor William in deteriorating health reportedly in Berlin dispatch
Berlin dispatch received by London reports alarming news about Emperor William's health following a relapse of the illness that required surgery last year. The report originates from a high quarter in Berlin and was transmitted during the night.
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Paris
London
Mafin
Berlin
William
Russians Order Down the American Flag at Niuchwang
A Times correspondent reports Russians in Niuchwang ordered the American flag at the correspondents mess hauled down. Martial law there paralyzes the port’s commerce as of yesterday.
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London
Times
Niuchwang
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Clerk Manning
Luella Howe
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