Prophets Fire Hits Chelsea In Morning Blaze
A massive fire at 12:56 a.m. destroyed the Lester K. Husted Company laundering plant at Elm and Maple streets, amid a prophecy circulated by an unnamed seer. Separate notes mention Li Sum Ling of the Hong Kong Mail clashing with U.S. Consul-General John Howler in Boston events surrounding Chinese-American affairs.
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Lester K. Husted Company
Elm and
Maple Streets
Li Sum Ling
Hong Kong Mail
America
John Howler
United States
China
Boston
Merchants’ Association
Fowler
Touraine
Great Fire Destroys Wooden Building Amid Confusion Over Ownership
A large two story wooden building measuring 160 by 60 feet burned with embers after a conflagration on April 12. Authorities estimate eight thousand dollars in loss including the building and contents. Official reports waver over ownership listing Abraham Lewitsky and then Jacob Lawitsky, with police unable to confirm title. The fire occurred opposite the site of Palm Sunday flame bursts and caused extended public excitement.
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Abraham Lewitsky
Jacob Lawitsky
A Fine Havana Cigar For After Lunch
El Deletosa Regalita sets, each. Estabrook and Eaton advertise a selection of cigars after meals, highlighting quality and variety for the discerning smoker.
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Estabrook & Eaton
Consul Fowler Questions Li’s Claims and British Ties
Consul Fowler labels Mr Li as not what he pretends to be and questions his status as a British subject. Fowler, on leave in Winchester, describes Li as editor of a Chinese edition of a British journal and notes Li’s high level contacts in China. He dismisses Li’s ambitions as old fashioned and insists on Li being part of a growing Chinese educated class.
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America
Washington
Consul Fowler
China
Winchester
Consular Service
United States
Chee Foo
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Post
Hong Kong
Boston
Leading Lady Lowers World Trotting Record
In Lexing, Kentucky Leading Lady 2:11 1-2 in 2 year old race lowered her own mark to 2:07 for the mile. The record was set during today’s racing event as she attempted to beat her previous time.
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Lexing
Leyland Liner Cale donian Arrives At East Boston
Late last night the Leyland liner Cale donian arrived below the light and will dock at East Boston early this morning.
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Caledonian
East Boston
Christian Science Monitors New Boston Daily Paper
The Christian Science Sentinel reports a new daily paper to be published in Boston under Christian Science management. It will be named the Christian Science Monitor and offered at 2 cents per copy with a $5 annual subscription. Publication date not yet announced.
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Christian Science Sentinel
Boston
Christian Science Management
The
Christian Science Monitor
Christian Science Monitor to Launch Daily Worldwide Newspaper
The Christian Science Publishing Society announces a daily newspaper creation named the Christian Science Monitor. Led by Archibald McLellan, with Mrs. Eddy’s approval, trustees aim for a strictly up to date global paper covering daily news for all readers.
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Christian Science Publishing Company
Christian Science Sentinel
Archibald McLellan
Christian Science Periodicals
Eddy
Christian Science Publishing Society
Christian Science
Hunter Found Dead in Woods Near Bethel
Bethel Me Oct 15 Herbert W Cummings on a hunting trip was found dead in the woods half a mile from his camp near Lake Parmadhene by Hart a hunter returning from a trip. He had been shot through the body and is believed to have been mistaken for a deer by another hunter.
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Bethel
Herbert W. Cummings
Lake Parmadhene
Hart
Cummings
Sports Roundup Highlights From Yesterday's Games And News
Harvard Relinquishes Gil Browne to end position as quarter. Army coaches work at Yale to ready for West Point matchup. Ketchell drops color line though not rushing into Langford conflict. Kid McCoy to enter ring against Jim Stewart in New York tonight. Volkmann School meets Brookline High at Allston. Malden High crowned Silent Eleven. Dorchester’s Ray Cavanaugh and Boston’s Clyde Nutter ruled ineligible to play any sport.
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Gil Browne
Yale
West Point
Stanley Ketchell
Sam Langford
Kid McCoy
Jim Stewart
New York
Volkmann
Brookline High
Allston
Malden High
Ray Cavanaugh
Dorchester
Clyde Nutter
Boston
Taft in Kentucky Promises Southern Hope for Republicans
Genuine Southern hospitality welcomes Taft on his first Kentucky visit. The trip signals renewed GOP courage to win the South. Bryan concludes a Nebraska tour, eyeing a larger majority than in 1896, praising Cannon and claiming credit for Roosevelt policies and predicting victory. The Democratic National Committee lists campaign funds at 248587.55 with 100000 more needed.
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South
Bryan
Nebraska
Cannon
Roosevelt
Democratic National Committee
Boston Woman Leads Massachusetts Bryan Campaign Returns
Boston can boast of the only woman in America so vitally concerned in the national campaign and a devoted admirer of Mr. Bryan. Her name, Mrs. F. L. McLaughlin, appears on the roll of contributors to the Bryan campaign fund with $100, among the five Bay State donors who gave at least that amount.
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America
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F. L. McLaughlin
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Democratic National Committee
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Mrs McLaughlin Tours Democratic Convention Views Bryan
A Bay State woman visiting Gainsboro Street speaks warmly of William Jennings Bryan and the Bryan family. She notes strong Western support and rising East support, mentions meeting Mrs Bryan at Denver, and cites Carl S. Vrooman contributing $500 while touring Switzerland for American magazines.
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Cotuit
Bryan Man
Rev F W Fitts Named Rector Of St Johns
The Rev Frederick Whitney Fitts, previously assistant rector, is asked to assume rectorship of St John’s Episcopal Church on Tremont Street after Rector Charles Mockridge left to join All Saints Church in Ashmont following the resignation of C L Whittemore.
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Frederick Whitney Fitts
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Tremont Street
Charles Mockridge
All Saints’ Church of Ashmont
C.L. Whittemore
Dew Bath Tale From Mrs Shaw Described In Court
Attorney questions Mrs Shaw about a so called dew bath used as a cold bath method. She admits trying it once as a girl and notes she always bathed fully clothed.
Dutton Conservatorship Hearing Delays Amid Mazdaznan Claims
In East Cambridge Probate Court the Dutton case to appoint a conservator for Ellen Shaw of Lowell adjourned to Tuesday at 9 30. Judge McIntire will inspect the Mazdaznan Temple and Hilton clinic while experts assess Shaw. Attorney Wilson accuses Kittredge of bullying and asks for fair treatment as Shaw testifies.
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Mabelle M. Dutton
Ellen M. Shaw
Hilda Les Drew
East Cambridge
Ellen Shaw
Lowell
Wilson
Kittredge
Shaw
Taft Sits Down On Floor At Lexington Rally
William Howard Taft spoke in Lexington inviting applause but drew surprise as he sat on the floor during a packed theatre gathering. The event proceeded without delay and the audience heard the candidate speak despite the unusual moment.
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Lexington
William Howard Taft
Forecast for New England Fair Oct 15 weekend
Washington reports New England will see fair weather Friday and Saturday with light south to southwest winds.
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Boston
Washington
New England
Temperature Readings At Thompson's Spa
The thermometer at Thompson's Spa on 219 Washington Street logged yesterday’s temperatures with an average of 60 degrees. A year earlier the same level was noted at 60 degrees.
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Thompson's Spa
Washington Street
P. Wissis
Ohio dix
Taft's chair collapse and speech at Shelbyville
President Taft toppled from a creaking chair during a public appearance, then recovered and praised Democratic policies. Later in Shelbyville he faced persistent cries of Bryan and condemned the Democratic party for a lack of responsibility and courtesy.
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Taft
Shelbyville
Bryan
Democratic Party
South Lancaster Academy students ill from ptomaine poisoning
About 15 students at the South Lancaster Academy run by Adventists were treated by physicians from Lancaster and Clinton after ptomaine food poisoning. Most are near full recovery. Miss Lillian Eldredge of Texas remains in dangerous condition.
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Lancaster
Clinton
South Lancaster Academy
Lillian Eldredge
Texas
Poison in Corn Soup Triggers Hospital Scene at Academy
About 140 students and teachers suffered after a noon soup at the academy. poison symptoms appeared late evening. Miss Aldredge remains critically ill, 14 others require a week to recover. doctors from Lancaster and Clinton aided in the night battle.
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Clinton
Aldredge
Machilan
Academy
Miss Elkins Returns Ring
A package addressed to The Duke of Abruzzi in Rome, valued at 4000 dollars, arrived at Adams Express in Washington on Monday. The box, sealed with red wax, will go via Queenstown to Paris and Rome, with delivery expected by Friday, October 23.
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Adams Express Company
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Paris
Rome
Miss Elkins
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