China Bays the United States to Intervene
In Shanghai the Manchurian stand against Japanese advances deteriorates as Chinese forces retreat into the mountains. Reported starvation and exposure strike the northern army while Japan advances unopposed, gaining popular support except among officials. The court plans to flee Pekin as Viceroy Li-Hung-Chang's moves raise intrigue.
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Shanghai
Manchuria
Nodsu
Feng-Huang-Cheng
Chi-Li
Pekin
Hanneken
Prince Kung
Li-Hung-Chang
Japan
Port Arthur
Ex Gouvernor Russell and other leaders on election result
The World prints opinions of political figures on last Tuesday's elections and causes. Ex Governor Russell cites hard times and tariff reform as key factors and urges unity on sound currency and civil service reform. Senator Stewart predicts gold standard concerns and Populist rise.
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New York
Russell
William FE. Russell
Democratic Party
Cleveland
Republican Party
Stewart
Cleveland Democracy
John Sherman
Mr. Sherman
Northeast
Universal Household Remedy Claim Lists Wide Range of Ailments
A vintage advertisement touts a sugar based remedy promising rapid relief for many complaints. It claims to soothe colic croup teething toothache cough influenza and numerous aches and skin conditions, suggesting it heals both inward and outward issues for children and adults.
Populists in the Middle Face Senate Realignments
Washington reports growing belief that Peffer and Jones will align with Republicans on most legislation. Stewart rejects committee rewards, urging Populists to stay free agents and wield leverage as kickers to influence both parties.
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Washington
Peffer
Jones
Stewart
Senate
Utah
Arizona
New Mexico
United States
Congress
A P A Secret Instruction Alleged on Blair Senate Bid
The Monitor reports secret A P A instructions urging members to back Henry W Blair for Senate against William Chandler. Circular letters are cited as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord N. H
the Monitor
Henry W. Blair
William §. Chandler
Letter of congratulation to councillor elect Sullivan
Andrew B. Lattimore writes to John H. Sullivan, councillor-elect, offering congratulations and noting the vote fell short of Lattimore’s expectations by 2000. He wishes Sullivan a pleasant term and calls for the electorate to be seen as prudent in choosing him for the district’s trust.
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John H. Sullivan
Andrew B. Lattimore
Marksmens Turkey Shoot Winners Named
At the Boston Shooting Association turkey match Herbert won the twenty pound third prize while Jones claimed the fifteen pound and Dickey the twelve pound. Eight hundred fifty targets were used and only eight clean scores were recorded including Herbert with three and Dickey and Moore with two apiece.
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Wellington
Boston Shooting Association
Herbert
Jones
Dickey
Moore
Harwood Faces Republican Fight Over License Move
In Lynn on November 19, reports preview a plan by no license supporters to oust Mayor Harwood in Republican caucuses to gain a license majority. Ex Representative Amos Bickford leads the no license ticket while Harwood could seek renomination with Democratic backing if defeated in the GOP caucuses.
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Lynn
Harwood
Amos Bickford
Bickford
Li Hung Chang's Son Named in War Funding Plot
A private Chinese letter claims Marquis Li, son of the Viceroy, lent the Mikado 260000 without interest to influence Japan China relations. He allegedly urged delaying troops to Corea until repayment, aiding Japan's invasion and risking Li Hung Chang and the Li family with possible execution.
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New York
Wong Chin Foo
Recorder
Li Hung Chang
China
Corea
Marquis Li
Japan
Tokio
Tien-Tsin
United States Aid Sought by China in War Effort
China asks U S government to cooperate with Britain Russia Germany France and Italy to halt the China Japan war. Beijing says it recognizes Corea's independence and is willing to pay indemnity to Japan to cover wartime expenses.
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Washington
China
United States
Great Britain
Russia
Germany
France
Italy
Corea
Japan
Tokyo reports claim Oyama captures forts near Port Arthur
London dispatch cites unofficial reports that General Oyama seized Takien Wan batteries and winchow, invested Port Arthur, captured two outer forts, and took a Chinese steam torpedo boat. Official despatch未reached Chemulpo.
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London
Tokio
The
Central News
Oyama
Takien Wan
Winchow
Port Arthur
Chemulpo
Emperor of China reports severe fever attack
Shanghai dispatch to Central News says the Emperor of China has suffered a severe fever attack.
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London
Shanghai
Central News
Emperor of China
Mercury Transit Hindered by Clouds Over Harvard Observers
Harvard astronomers waited for a rare Mercury transit as clouds and rain obscured the sun. Six instruments were aimed for the 10 56 central contact but clear view failed, only external contact briefly visible before clouds closed in.
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Harvard
McCook Succeeds Howard in Eastern Command
Washington dispatch notes Major-General Miles will shift command to New York, with Major-Generals Ruger and Forsythe reassigned to Chicago and California. Alexander McCook, from a famed fighting family, is named major general after a long Civil War and frontier career, and plans retire in April.
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Washington
Miles
New York
Howard
Department East
Ruger
Chicago
Forsythe
California
Alexander McDowell McCook
Colimbia’ County
Ohio
West Point
Third Infantry
Fort Fillmore
N. M
Utah
Saawatchie Pass
Arkansas River
Military Academy
McCook
Columbus
Washington City
Ohio Volunteers
Dayton
Army of the
Arkansas
Congress
Department of Arizona
Department of Colorado
Daniel Cook
Charles
Bull Run
Daniel McCook
Latimer A. McCook
George W. McCook
Robert L. McCook
Edwin Stanton McCook
John J. McCook
John McCook
Edward M. McCook
Anson G. McCook
Henry C. McCook
Roderick
Alexander McD
James W. Forsyth
McClellan
Peninsular
Maryland
Chickamauga
Regular Army
Seventh Cavalry
Dennison
Paine's Celery Compound Promises Strength for Exhausted Teachers
An 19th century style exhortation argues school teaching drains nerves and blood, urging Paine's celery compound to restore red blood cells, vigor, and health. It claims improves mood, color, appetite, digestion, and resistance for teachers, working women, mothers, and growing children under daily stress.
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Paine
Snowy Night Boosts Moose and Deer Tracking in Maine
Three inches of snow fell in Phillips and surrounding Rangeley and Dead River regions, providing good tracking conditions for moose and deer tonight.
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Phillips, Me
Rangeley
Dead River
Skillful wrinkle removal at Woodbury Dermatological Institute
A distinguished operation at 12 Winter Street by Dr John H Woodbury and Dr Brough removed wrinkles from a 40 year old man. The procedure lifted skin from the forehead and beneath the eyes, with hidden sutures to avoid scarring. The article lauds modern advancement in plastic surgery.
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John H. Woodbury
Winter Street
Woodbury
Brough
Gould and Miss Kirkland to wed between Thanksgiving and Christmas
Howard Gould son of Jay Gould and Bessie Kirkland known as Odette Tyler will marry in New York between Thanksgiving and Christmas. An authority confirms the engagement after rumors of its collapse. If George Gould keeps his word the marriage proceeds with consent. otherwise it occurs without it.
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New York
Howard Gould
Jay Gould
Bessie Kirkland
Odette Tyler
Miss Kirkland
Mr. Gould
George Gould
New Cup Races to Feature Deep Keel and Longer Hull
London reports Lord Dunraven and designer Mr. Watson prepare a fast Sandy Hook course yacht for the next America's Cup. The Britons abandon cross Atlantic designs, lengthen the hull slightly, deepen the keel by about two feet, carry more sail, and concentrate weight lower to reduce ballast while keeping overall load similar to the Valkyrie.
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London
Lord Dunraven
Watson
America
Sandy Hook
Valkyrie
Polo Games at Boston Polo Rink Next Week
Three home polo matches are lined up at the Boston polo rink on West Newton Street. Lynn faces Boston on Tuesday, Billy McGunigle’s Pawtucket team visits Wednesday, and New Bedford meets Boston Friday. Season book passes for all 60 games cost $10, with meetings and amateur league entries announced.
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Boston
West Newton Street
Crack Lynn
Bostons
Leonard
Billy McGunigle
Pawtucket Boys
McGunigle
New Bedfords
Shawmut Avenue
Tremont Street
Washington
Washington Street
Tremont
Cotter
Boxing Gossip Highlights Boston Visit and Match Talks
Promoter John J. Quinn arrives in Boston to press Billy Brady into a Maher O Donovan bout with Peter Maher as the Olympic Club offers a purse during Mardi Gras. Quinn bets 5090 on Maher while other fighters like Jimmy Handler and Billy Murphy gain attention. Peter Maher set for three rounds with Billy Hennessey at Music Hall Lynn.
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John J. Quinn
Pittsburg
Peter Maher
Ed Smith
Joe McGrath
Jerry Marshall
Boston
Billy Brady
Steve O'Donnell
Olympic Club
Quinn
Maher
Jimmy Handler
Bob Fitzsimmons
Billy Murphy
Cincinnati
Billy
People’s Theatre
Starlight
Baltimore
Australia
Rosebud
Johnny Griffin
Kid Lavigne
Stanton Abbott
Charley Gehring
Abbott
Gehring
Billy Hennessey
Music Hall
Lynn
No License Meeting Tonight at Bromfield Street Church
A public no license meeting will be held at 7 30 this evening in Bromfield Street Methodist Episcopal Church under Commonwealth Lodge of Good Templars. Rev W H Savary will preside and addresses will be made by Mrs E Trask Hill Mrs S Louise Barton Benjamin R Jewell Charles L Abbott and Rev Alfred Noon. Good music will accompany the program.
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Bromfield Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Commonwealth Lodge of Good Templars
W. H. Savary
E. Trask Hill
S. Louise Barton
Benjamin R. Jewell
Charles L. Abbott
Alfred Noon
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the Post
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Theteates
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Boston Museum
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P. C. Pillsbury
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