Empress Dies as Pu Yi Heir Emerges Amid Qing Turmoil
The Dowager Empress dies while Prince Pu Yi is named heir presumptive and Prince Chun becomes regent, signaling a Manchu controlled regime. The article recounts Tszi Hsi An the Western Empress history and portrays the Dowager Empress as a powerful, controversial figure who championed reforms before the Boxer upheaval and suppression of Christians.
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Prince Ching
Prince Pu-Yi
Prince Chun
Chun
Tung- Chih
China
TOTS BARELY ESCAPE HOOFS
Two young children narrowly avoided being trampled by four runaway horses on Stamford street. The animals, led by John Shea, spooked and bolted, striking Shea and causing a facial cut. Officer Rigo halted the horses. the incident follows ongoing questions about a prior death and possible foul play.
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Stamford Street
Green
John Shea
William McNamee
Friend Street
Shea
Rigo
Upper
Pope’s Priesthood Jubilee Celebrated In Rome
Rome reports a mass at St Peter’s to honor the penitent pope’s priesthood jubilee with officials and pilgrims from around the world. The Italian government has mobilized extra security. American delegates include Archbishop J J Glennon of St Louis and Bishop E P Allen of Mobile.
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Rome
St. Peter’s
J. J. Glennon
St. Louis
E. P. Allen
Mobile
GORMAN DEATH IDENTIFIED AT CAMBRIDGE MORGUE
Mitchell Driscoll of 434 Massachusetts avenue Cambridge identified the body found at the corner of Border and Condor streets as William J. Gorman of Cambridge. The death is under investigation at the North Grove street morgue following last evening's identification.
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Mitchell Driscoll
Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge
St Marys C T A Ladies Hold Autumn Party in Malden
St Marys C T A Ladies Auxiliary of Malden will host its annual autumn party at Esther Hall Brown Building. The event aims to boost temperance work and grow membership. Floor director is Miss Louise M Hurley with Miss Margaret E Dolan as assistant director. Additional helpers include Miss Annie S Aylward Mrs Annie M Cunniff Miss Ida F Forrest Agnes Gately Margaret Hannigan Mary Lenno x Daisy Murphy and Nora FE Murphy.
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St. Mary's On. T. A. Ladies’ Auxiliary of
Malden
Esther Hall
Brown Building
Louise M. Hurley
Margaret E. Dolan
Annie S. Aylward
Annie M. Cunniff
Ida F. Forrest
Agnes Gately
Margaret Hannigan
Mary Lennox
Daisy Murphy
Nora FE. Murphy
Boston Collectors Plan Campaign Over Fake Masters
Wealthy patrons Nathaniel Thayer and Frances Bartlett, whose summer home is at Prides Crossing, met to coordinate action after believing they were swindled by art dealers. They seek expert help to determine authenticity and recover losses from questionable Old Master purchases.
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Boston
Nathaniel Thayer
Frances Bartlett
Prides’ Crossing
Women should imitate colonial era homemakers says minister
In St Louis on November 15, the Rev William Hayes Leavill president of Westminister College Fulton Maine urged women not to copy men in dress or ideas. He praised colonial women for sewing cooking and caring for the home and for their faith in their husbands.
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ST. Louis
William Hayes Leavill
Westminister College
Fulton
Europe
Signor Ferrero
America
Japan
Hog butcherings record preserves pig squeal in fad
In Winsted Connecticut on November 15 the newest craze among phonograph owners is to attend hog butchering events and record the pig’s squeal after it is butchered, the only part of the animal not yet preserved on a record.
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Winsted
Conn
Carrs Triple Milled Melton Overcoat Ad
A fashion notice touts Carrs Triple Milled Melton Overcoat priced at 45 dollars. It claims the fabric, once exclusive to high grade custom work, yields finished quality rivaling tailor made coats costing 60 to 85 dollars.
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Carr
Taft In Grip Of Tariff Revision Pressure
Washington works through the Ways and Means Committee as tariff revision hearings begin. Taft’s stance on real reform remains pivotal while Republicans and Democrats pressured early action before the election. The shift in House leadership after November 3 raises questions about tariff direction.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
William H. Taft
Cannon
Congress
Republican tariff clash deepens under Taft and Payne
The piece critiques Republican protectionism and fears Taft will face a Payne-led Ways and Means as it plans a tariff bill. It argues Republicans seek to revise the Dingley tariff to strengthen protection and limit lower duties, shaping Taft’s presidency amid industrial district opposition.
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Massachusetts
Mr. Taft
Ways and Means Committee
Payne
Dalzell
Representative Cannon
Representative Payne
Ways and Means
Republican Hall of Fame
Taft
Republican Congress
Mr. Cleveland
Taft Says Special Session To Tackle Tariff After Inauguration
President elect William H Taft declared a special session of the Sixty first Congress will be called soon after March 4 to revise tariffs. Taft spent the day at the White House with Roosevelt and discussed matters with aides and officials before departing for Cincinnati on family business.
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Washington
Sixty-first Congress
William H. Taft
White House
Roosevelt
Taft
Cincinnati
William H. Moody
Supreme Court of the United States
Executive Mansion
Root
Nicholas Longworth
Henry White
George von IL. Meyer
Beekman Winthrop
Rindge Keeps Winning Streak Against Dorchester High
Rindge defeated Dorchester High 11 to 6 in a hard fought Saturday game. The win boosts Rindge’s status as a strong opponent for Somerville High, with Thanksgiving Day game tickets in high demand and Somerville slightly favored.
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Rindge
Dorchester High
Somerville High
Somerville
Distinguished Italian Historian Ferrero to Lecture in Boston
New York greeted Guglielmo Ferrero the renowned Italian historian who will begin eight lectures at the Lowell Institute in Cambridge and then visit President Roosevelt in Washington. He arrives from New York on Wednesday and will later lecture at Columbia University before a Westward trip.
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New York
Guglielmo Ferrero
Boston
Lowell Institute
William R. Thayer
Cambridge
Cesar
Clodius
The
Tribune
Tammany Hall
Bryan
Cataline
Rome
Tammany
Signor Ferrero
Europe
Augustus
Italy
Lombroso
Turin
Signor Ferrer
Dwyer Campaign for District Attorney Appointment
District Attorney Moran may resign sparking a scramble among criminal lawyers to fill the post. Walter Webster is named as a possible Republican appointee, while two Democratic supporters push Assistant District Attorney Dwyer for the job. Dwyer has not aligned with the effort but colleagues argue he merits promotion.
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Moran
Guild
Walter Webster
Dwyer
Hibernian Soldiers to Dance in South Boston Hall
Company B of the First Hibernian Regiment holds a social and dance Thursday evening in Dahlgren Hall at the corner of I and Silver streets South Boston. Expected guests include many distinguished military men and presidents of Boston divisions.
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Dahlgren
I. and
Silver Streets
Boston
Hibernian
Roby
F. Gray Co. Raincoat Sale in Boston
F Gray Co advertises a sale on men’s rain coats offering $15.00 coats for 5.90. Coats described as Priestly cravenetted and 52 inches long are promoted as rain proof and identical to those sold elsewhere. Sale at F Gray Co Washington and Hanover streets.
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F. Gray Co
Washington
Hanover Streets
F. Gray
Washington and
Hanover Sts
Double stamps offered at Wolff's My Clothier
Morning purchases before 12 o'clock noon grant double stamps at Wolff's corner Hanover and Portland streets. After noon single stamps available.
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Wolff’s
My Clothier
Hanover
Portland Streets
Wolf's
Clothier
Recital Atrets
Bitter War in Ward 20 Between Red Devils and Tip Carts
In Ward 20 Congressmen Joseph F. O Connell camps for political salvation as power factions clash. Red Devils led by the O Connell brothers meet near Bowdoin Street while Tip Carts led by William J Power rally at the Jefferson Club. Power calls for ward reorganization and hints at mayoral race implications. Cusick, ex Senator, spoke at the Jefferson Club. O Connell addressed the Young Men’s Democratic Club.
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Joseph F. O'Connell
Red Devils
O’connell Brothers
William J. Power
Jefferson Club
Bowdoin Street
O'Connell
Ward
John F. Cusick
Power
Congressman O'Connell
Young Men’s Democratic Club
John Glaze May Be Dartmouth's Next Coach
Dartmouth considers appointing John Glaze former captain as head coach after OConnor announces retirement. Alumni push to keep OConnor but no successor chosen yet. school may maintain graduate system for new leadership.
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John Glaze
Dartmouth
Overcoats at Gray's best money can buy
Gray Co. offers vicuna melton kersey and mixed fabric overcoats in black gray with silk or satin lining. Located at Washington and Hanover, they claim top value for the price.
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I’. Gray Co
Washington
Hanover
Silence on Roosevelt Messages Reported by NA Prosperty Association
The National Prosperity Association says it completed its work claiming it blocked President Roosevelt from sending further messages to Congress that attacked large corporations.
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National Prosperity Ass’n
ST. Louis
Roosevelt
Congress
National Prosperity Association
End of National Prosperity Association Work Declared
President E C Simmons states the National Prosperity Association’s mission is finished with results surpassing expectations. The letter cites President Roosevelt’s responses, improved sentiment toward railroads and big businesses, and a decline in muckraking and demagogic rhetoric, especially in the South and Southwest.
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E. C. Simmons
Association
National Prosperity Association
Duke Wanted Too Much Cash With Miss Elkins
Senator Elkins discusses the failed engagement with the Duke of the Abruzzi to Miss Katherine Elkins. He notes a proposed settlement of $100000 a year and an investment risk of $2,000,000, while Italy’s royal objections and concerns over the American bride’s title influenced the outcome. The couple traveled from Florida to Washington before the engagement ended.
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Duke
Miss Elkins
Elkins
Katherine Elkins
West Virginia
Washington
Abruzzi
Italy
Florida
Miami
St. Augustine
Senator Elkins
New York
Henry Gassaway Davis
New Rainproof Coat Unveiled in Boston by F Gray Co
Craver showcased a remarkable rainproof coat by Priestly in Boston. The 52 inch long gray and black garment costs $5.90, marked down from $15.00, sold by F Gray Co located at Washington and Hanover streets.
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Boston
Craver
Priestly
F. Gray Co
Washington and
Hanover Streets
Wild horses overrun Nevada ranges reported in Milwaukee
Milwaukee dispatch notes government lands in Nevada overrun by wild horses. The droves are described as numbering at least 15 000 in total, posing a problem for range management and livestock interests.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Nevada
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Dorchester Ave
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