Boy Drowns After Falling From Raft at Back Bay Park
An 11 year old, Dwight Shea of 35 Union Park Street South End fell from a raft into Back Bay Park waters near Boylston Street Extension at 6 last evening and drowned. His body was recovered and taken by Undertaker Cleary. Medical Examiner Draper was notified. He had been playing near the water with companions all afternoon after warnings to stay away.
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Dwight Shea
Union Park Street
South End
Back Bay Park
Boylston Street
Cleary
Draper
Shea
Oeala
Baron Von Wisemann Threatens to Quit German East Africa Service
Baron Von Wisemann governor of German East Africa departs Zanzibar en route home and vows to resign over a staff appointment dispute with the colonial office regarding Herr Von Eltz linked to accusations against explorer Dr. Carl Peters. The Neueste Nachrichten notes Von Eltz’s Russian six year sentence.
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Berlin
Baron von Wisemann
German East Africa
Zanzibar
Imperial Service
Colonial Office
Herr von Eltz
Carl Peters
Neueste Nachrichten
Russia
Record Heat Roars Through Boston on May Day Holiday
May 10 brought a record heat wave in Boston with 94.5 degrees, higher than any May reading since 188? Onlookers sought shade at parks and the Common as the heat wave baffles officials. The city warned residents to keep heavy clothing on and brace for cooler days ahead.
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Boston
Postoffice
St. Lawrence
Philadelphia
New York
Destructive Wisconsin Lumber Wharf Fire Claims Three Lives
Ashland Wisconsin May 10 A massive fire at W R Durfee's lumber dock destroyed nearly 20 000 000 feet of lumber and caused at least three deaths Peter Engedman Ole Olson and John Nolander A saving rain at 1 pm halted the blaze with damages totaling about 478 000 and insurance of 350 000.
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Ashland
Wis
Wisconsin
Washburn
Peter Engedman
Ole Olson
John Nolander
W. R. Durfee
Keystone Lumber Company
Shores Lumber Company
Shores Lumber
Park Street Church Pastor Faces Resignation Pressure
The Rev J J Lansing of Park Street Church in Boston endures rising opposition over alleged neglect of duties and disputed finances. A committee reportedly seeks his resignation after salary cuts were rejected. Lansing has not promised to resign and plans to consult counsel.
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J. Lansing
Park Street
J. J. Lansing
Post
Lansing
Dr. Lansing
Worcester
Salem Street
Mechanics’ Hall
Boston
Cleveland
Greenharge
Church Society
Police Clash as Cambridge Street Crowd Fights Arrest
Patrolman Ralph R. Rice tries to arrest Timothy Horgan on Cambridge Street near the railroad crossing, drawing a thousand residents who attack him. The struggle lasts about half an hour as stones and sticks fly and officers arrive to quell the riot. Horgan is taken to Station 3, while two attackers are arrested.
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Cambridge Street
East
Cambridge
Ralph R. Rice
Timothy Horgan
Horgan
Rice
Idnden Street
Somerville
Butcher
Murray
Station 2
Station
Fourth Street
Hill
Aberdes
Bridges Burn Across Blackstone River In Massachusetts
Two adjacent wooden Howe truss bridges about 120 feet long on the New England and Worcester division lines were destroyed by fire early this morning. Costing about 16000 dollars, they will be replaced by steel structures. Passengers were moved by wagon on the New Haven line and temporary bridges will be completed soon.
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Woonsocket
R. I
Blackstone River
Millville
Mass
New England and Worcester Division
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
New England Railroad
Blackstone
New Haven
New England
East Thompson
Pascoag
Open Weave Fabrics on Sale in Quarter Color Options
Vintage fabric listing notes sizes 4x72 inches and 700 OPEN WEAVE with quarter color options. Valve quality described as good and priced at 1.00, with Monday’s price Vic referenced.
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Imonday
Frice Vic
Lynching Report from Georgia Circulated
William Hardee a Black man was lynched by a mob at Dean's Turpentine Still five miles north of Nichols after allegedly beating a white boy yesterday. Police details are sparse as authorities investigate the incident and surrounding tensions.
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Waycross
William Hardee
Dean's Turpentine Etill
Nichols
Hardee
Despatch says Weyler may resign if executions carried out
Havana dispatch reports Weyler will resign unless the death sentences on the men of the filibustering schooner Competitor are not carried out. Cabinet may seek a revision by the supreme council of the army and navy. American consul general’s aggressive conduct annoys loyal Spaniards. An Havana court martial witness says U S police vanished as a filibustering expedition left Key West.
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Madrid
Havana
Weyler
Supreme Council of the Army and Navy
Imparcial
Key West
Olney warns Spain on American prisoners rights in Cuba
The State Department warns Spain to respect full treaty rights of Americans held in Cuba amid reports of summary executions. Secretary Olney aims to prevent a recurrence, noting precedents in past uprisings. The incident risks a complex diplomatic exchange with Havana and draws broad international reaction.
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State Department
Spain
United States
Virginius
Olney
Senat
Cleveland
Congress
Havana
Guillermo Luis
Cuba
Ambitious US Fleet Presence Shrouded in Cuba Debate
Reports say Admiral Bunce commands a powerful fleet off New York with possible moves toward Cuba or Newport as naval leaders seek berths and promotion. General Fitzhugh Lee is ordered to Cuba as consul general, while Olney and Dupuy de Lome clash over treaty rights. A Kansas correspondent, Owen Milton, and Alfred Laborde face death sentences amid government protection claims.
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Ler
Immenso
Admiral Bunce
New York
Cuban
Newport
Fitzhugh Lee
Cuba
Olney
Dupuy de Lome
Madrid
Owen Milton
Kansas
Florida
Alfred Laborde
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Hanover and
Portland Sts
Washington
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Rueter & Company
Highland Spring Brewery
Tapster
Baron Wisemann
Wm, Smith & Sons
Columbia
Broxbury
Elvin
Roslindale
Montclair Avenue
L. L. P. Atwood
State Street
Montclair Ave
Centre Street
Hewlett and Farquhar Streets
Montclair
Park Square
Hindale
Smata
J. E. Davis
Human Eyes Park
Knights OF Columbus
I. A Wits
Baby Garr
Dataas
Ogue
G.I Robinson & CO
Washington Street
Baston
Waitt & Bond
I. J. Lansing
Cambrides
Toy Department
Albion
Baby Carriaces
Elammooes
Georgia
Wayler
Williams
Wey
New Orleans
William Kenley
Paine Furniture Co
Canal Street
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