Emperor Kuang Hsu Reported Dead in China
News from Pekin says Kuang Hsu, emperor of China, is said to have died at 4 PM. The dowager Empress, long ruler, is also reported dying amid palace intrigue. No official confirmation. rumors of foul play circulate as palace affairs remain mysterious. Immediate successor named as Prince Chunn.
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Pu Wei
Kiao-Chou
Germany
Kang Yu-Wei
Bureau of Agriculture
Daring Escape As Girl Leaps From Burning Window
Miss Gladys Myers aged 16 clings to a spot on the grassy turf beside a house as flames engulf a room behind her. She then leaps to safety from a third story window in a dramatic rescue, a scene noted for its sensational features.
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Ruler in Name Only Follows Emperors Death and Fire Heroics
A Chinese dynastic struggle is recalled with the Dowager Empress controlling succession and the weak Emperor under her iron will. In a separate blaze, Dr. Edward Myers and his Philadelphia fiancée Miss Stella Hayman escape a deadly fire as his sister Gladys leaps to safety with help from neighbor Isaac Cohen and others. The blaze at 4 Elm Hill Park in Warren Street endangers 24 apartments, with dozens saved by quick action and brave rescues by residents and firefighters.
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Stella Hayman
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Elm Hill Park
Warren Street
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Robbins
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Adelaide
Isaac Cohen
Court Street
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Gladys
Miss Hayman
Harvard president Eliot resigns as successor planned
President Eliot announces his resignation at Harvard, stressing a desire to pass leadership to a younger expert in education. He praises ongoing athletic continuity, honors the baseball nine and rowing crew, and urges stable guidance for Harvard's future.
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West Roxbury High shuts out East Boston High 11–0
The West Roxbury High School football team defeated East Boston High 11 to 0 at the Washington Street playground Roslindale yesterday afternoon. The win continued West Roxbury’s fast offense against East Boston.
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Chancellor von Buelow Faces Possible Resignation
Berlin reports indicate Chancell or von Buelow and aides discuss retirement after a Kiel audience with Emperor William if the Emperor will not back the chancellor’s call for restrained royal utterances. Wife and physician urge him to quit. rumors link rivals and successor speculation to court intrigues.
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Professor Reavers
Bromo Quinine Laxative Ad Claims One Day Cure
An old advertisement touts Bromo Quinine Laxative as the world used product to cure a cold in one day. It notes a price of 25 cents and calls for the signature of E. W. Grove.
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Dog attack at Roxbury home ends with animal shot
Mrs. Ottie awakes to a strange dog in the front hall at 305A Warren Street and is bitten on ankles and feet. The dog then attacks Mr. Ottie and their 14 year old daughter before being driven outside and shot. The couple is advised to seek hospital care and Pasteur treatment. the dog’s head is seized by the Board of Health.
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Ottie
Mae Otis Found Sane in Plot to Harm Mother
Mae L. Otis, arrested on a charge of hiring thugs to harm her mother, was declared sane by Dr. L. Blake Baldwin. The case details a botched murder-for-hire scheme with payments and a note to a private detective, while the mother in Wisconsin denies intent to travel to Chicago.
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Mae
Maulton
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O’brien
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Barker Retains Championship as Opponent Withdraws
Charles Francis Barker of Boston remains the champion checker player of America after J. A. Drouillard of Kansas City withdrew, admitting defeat. Final score 10 wins to 2 for Barker with 31 draws. match planned for 50 games and a $2000 purse.
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Charles Francis Barker
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America
J. A. Drouillard
Fire at 64 Charter Street Butcher Shop
A fire in John Staton's butcher shop on the lower floor of a four story building at 64 Charter Street was reported to the department at 11 30 last night. Damage estimated under $200. Tenants on the upper floors slept through until the fire bells rang.
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Robert Kenton
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Pilgrim Monument Nears Completion on Old Town Hill
Pilgrim monument in Provincetown stands 153 feet high with two feet added daily. The 200 foot shaft, 13 feet deep and 60 feet square base, is expected to finish by January 1. Cornerstone laid by President Roosevelt. stones from Maine, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, California, Missouri, and abroad.
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Vermont Official Vote for Presidential Electors Taft Wins Vermont by 28056
The Vermont official vote for presidential electors announced by the Secretary of State shows Taft with a 28,056 plurality. Taft 39,552 Bryan 11,496 Hisgen 804 Hafin 799.
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Truth and Quality Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna Ad
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a laxative that cleanses and relieves without debility or dosage increases. It claims natural action pleasantness and physician approval, urging purchase of the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product through leading druggists.
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Early Boston Opera House repertoire hints at Manon and more
The Post outlines possible first operas for the Boston Opera House lineup. Debussy operas are unlikely this stage, while Massenet’s Manon is under discussion. Likely additions include Gounod Faust Puccini La Boheme and La Tosca Wagner Lohengrin with Tristan and Isolde a possible later title.
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Manon
Boston
Debussy
Tristan
Belfry
Gounod
Puccini
Revival of Mephistophele Prompts Opera Revival Notes
The article notes a revival after years of Arrigo Porto's Mephistophele and gives details on soloists. Vincenzo d'Alessandro trains as tenor for Rodolpho in La Bohème and Faust in Mephistophele, with Constantino slated for Lohengrin.
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Mephistophele
Vincenzo d’Alessandro
Henry Russell
Arnoldo Conti
Rodolpho
Faust
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