Empress Committed Suicide After Unhappy Imperial Marriage
The young Chinese Empress Yo Ho Na La, wed at 18 in 1889 to the Emperor, faced relentless humiliation from the Empress Dowager. She chose death by poison rather than continued misery after five years of discord. Reports from Shanghai Brussels and Washington note war conditions and hopes for a winter pause.
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Kuei-hsiang
London
Central News
Brussels
Liege
Washington
Pekin
Japan
Two Sentences Given in Middlesex Court for Breaking and Entering
In East Cambridge James Goulding received a three year State Prison term for breaking and entering in Cambridge. Edward B. Lewis of Belmont was sentenced to five years for breaking and entering in Belmont, noting his prior seven year highway robbery sentence.
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Middlesex
East Cambridge
James Goulding
Cambridge
Edward B. Lewis
Belmont
Lewis
Hibernian Men of Arms Dance Opens Boston AOH Event
The sixth annual concert and ball of the Military Division Ancient Order of Hibernians of Boston took place at Roughan's Hall Charlestown last evening. About 80 attendees enjoyed a grand march led by Colonel Charles McCarthy with 300 couples following. Guests included presidents of Boston AOH divisions.
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Ancient Order of Hibernians of
Boston
Roughan’s Hall
Charlestown
Charles McCarthy
Officer Welch Accused of Rampage in Minot Street Incident
The report recounts Officer Welch of Division 3 allegedly beating a family, shaking and harming two newsboys, firing at doors, and threatening residents during a daytime incident on Minot Street. He has been suspended pending investigation. witnesses describe a violent outburst and multiple assaults. Police and a large inner-city family were involved, with supporters claiming witnesses tried to restrain him.
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Rubin
Minot Street
Pitts Street
Welch
Manuel
Mr. Rubin
Cherwick
Officer Welch
Leutenant
Rubins
Station 3
Charles Street
British Steamer Tormes Sinks Off Pembroke Wales
The British steamer Tormes foundered off Pembroke Wales last evening. Fourteen crew members were drowned. The vessel sailed from Liverpool on September 28 bound for Barcelona.
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London
Tormes
Pembroke
Wales
Liverpool
Barcelona
Fall River Democrat Rally Highlights Labor Critique
City turnout a Democrat rally in Fall River with John E. Russell as lead speaker. He attacks Republican policy as costly to labor, argues for economical government and revenue-based taxation, and envisions cooperation of capital and labor despite years of wage stagnation in the cloth trades.
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Fall River
John E. Russell
Republican Party
Democratic Party
John Sherman
Reed
New York
Manchester
England
Death of Captain McInery's wife shocks waterfront
Captain Charles McInery of Central Railroad Company's barge No. 11 mourns the death of his wife on board the vessel. Mrs. McInery, 32, died suddenly of heart trouble Tuesday evening. funeral held at F. E. Craigs and interment at Forest Hills. Also details on Pilot Fawcett locating the W. H. Clement, sloop, the Savannah line changes with Chattahoochee and Gate City, and the General Lincoln's final trip of the season.
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Charles McInery
Central Railroad Company
McInery
F. E. Craig
Tremont Street
Forest Hills Cemetery
New York
Joseph Fawcett
Boston
Minot
W. H. Clement
Lewis Wharf
Clement
Gloucester
Pilot Fawcett
Savannah
Chattahoochee
Gate City
General Lincoln
Nantasket Steamboat Company
Rowe’s Wharf
Guy
Lynn
Lincoln
Hull
Steamboat Company
Landsman
Tracks and Speed Records Across the Midwest Railways
A Boston and Albany station agent W A Bixby returns from his wedding trip. The Northwestern Fort Howard limited Chicago to Milwaukee now covers eighty five miles in two hours, ninety minutes with stops. Chronology shows faster times since 1862, with record reductions to two hours and thirty minutes by 1887 and two hours in 1894. A New England railroad agent visits Vermont towns in the Southern line’s interest. He plans a stop for steak before continuing from the depot.
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W. A. Bixby
Boston & Albany
Chicago
San Francisco
Northwestern Railroad
Fort Howard
Milwaukee
New England
Southern Railroad
Vermont
Five Citizens Spur Con man to Reveal True Identity
Five vigilant locals and a sturdy constable detain a man accused of crookery after a recent $20 heist. He flashes papers and cards to prove himself, but the crowd remains convinced. The station agent confirms his good standing as the clouds roll away and the Vermonters buy drinks.
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Guardian of the Peace
Vermonters
Wilson Brothers Sale Men Banquet Held in Youngs Hotel
The sixth annual banquet of the Wilson Bros Salesmen Association was held last evening in Youngs Hotel with 30 members present. Vice President F C Babbitt presided and several members gave speeches. Officers elected include President S J Byrne Vice President F C Babbitt Treasurer G W Hopkins and Secretary G T Wilson.
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Wilson Bros.’ Salesmen’s Association
Young’s
F. C. Babbitt
Messrs
W. O. Thing
Deane Southworth
Lewid Rich
J. Woodman
Cc. E. Young
R. M. Cook
G T. Wilson
G. W Hopkins
Charles Wilson
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Ree As
Poor Hk
Ren
Poole
Ely
Thos. W. Farnsworth
Yankee Mfc. CO
Kbanktubel Sadie
Othiic
Tne SaAle
China
R. T. Almy & Co
Hayward Pi
NEW England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Post Office Square
Mass
Asswts
OS Stevens
Sopeny
Alfred D. Tes
STATE
Kernwood Bowlers
Malden
Kernwood Club
999Th Artillery Club
Kernwood
Artillery
Rueter & Co., Brewers
West End
Congress
Commonwealth
Expressmer
Fe Ad Mfg. Co
Summer ST
Chas, Green & Co
Tt Tailors and Outfitters
Washington ST
Wilson Brothers
J. Bailey & CO
Boylston Street
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