Russian Offer of Men for Pekin Service Stir England May Block Landing
Shanghai reports Kang Yuwen the Cantonese reformer who fled Pekin arrived at Woo Sung and took refuge on a British gunboat. He said he left Pekin due to a secret imperial warning and that the Dowager Empress and Yang Lu led a Manchu faction seeking to restore the regency. Russians seek to protect Manchuria with Manchu officials gradually replacing Han, provoking imperial friction and threats to dethrone the Emperor.
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Shanghai
Kang Yuwen
Pekin
Woo- Sung
Here
Kang-Yuwei
Ballarat
Hong Kong
Yang Lu
Reform Party
Manchuria
China
To Cure a Cold in One Day Ad for Laxative Bromo Quinine
An old advertisement for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promises to cure a cold in one day. It notes a 25 cent price and a money back guarantee if the remedy fails, with the genuine tablet marked L B Q on each pill.
Boston Area Forecast Monday Outlook
Local forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair weather with morning clouds. Temperatures rise through the day as southwest winds bring warmer air.
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Boston and Vicinity
Paine's celery compound praised by Dartmouth professor
A historical feature extols Paine's celery compound as a world famous remedy. It highlights Prof Edward E Phelps of Dartmouth and Yale trained physician, lauding the cure for nervous disorders insomnia fatigue and weak constitution. The piece credits Phelps with a notable medical breakthrough and praise for the compound's restorative powers.
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America
Paine
Dartmouth
Edward E. Phelps
Prof
Phelps
Connecticut
Yale
Vermont University
Dartmouth College
Robby
Inquiry Board to Begin Probe of War Dept Actions
President McKinley formed a commission to investigate the War Department's conduct during the Hispano American War. General Grenville Dodge presides, with Richard Wightman as secretary and Major Stephen C. Mills recorder. The inquiry, “rigid and searching,” has no scope limits and covers all departments. The President pledged full cooperation and emphasized public accountability amid criticisms of camp, field, hospital, and transport management. He urged a thorough examination to establish truth or falsity of charges.
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Washington
McKinley
War Department
Grenville M. Dodge
Richard Wightman
Stephen C. Mills
Regular Army Recorder
White House
Department of the Army
Spain
Aodmit
Wrecked Spanish cruiser Infanta Maria Teresa floated to Guantanamo
The wrecking effort by Lieut Hobson’s team succeeded in afloat the cruiser Infanta Maria Teresa. Towed by the Potomac and escorted by the Newark the Scorpion and the Alvarado she reached Guantanamo Bay where Cuban cheers and national salutes welcomed the sight. The Newark’s Captain Goodrich aided in the salvage and the ship is to be made ready for the voyage north by repair ship Vulcan.
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Playa del Este
Hobson
Infanta Maria Teresa
Potomac
Newark
Scorpion
Guantanamo Bay
Siboney
Goodrich
Vulcan
Death of Martha A Haines in apoplexy during visit
Mrs Martha A Haines aged six resided at 80 Washington street and died last night while visiting dressmaker Mrs Talbot at 8 Mason street. Dr Thayer said death was due to apoplexy after she became suddenly ill. medical help arrived too late.
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Moon Head
North Grove Street
Michael Kelliher
Harrison Avenue
William Johnson
Martha A. Haines
Washington Street
Talbot
Mason Street
Thayer
Burned to Death Two Bakers in Manchester Fire
A morning bakery fire in Manchester Connecticut destroyed the Frank Goetz shop and killed two night bakers, John Loedes and Rob unknown, in their room. Losses totaled about 40 000 on buildings and contents with 25 000 insurance on stock and 10 000 on buildings. The 200 foot long building stood three stories where Goetz resided and the fire origin remains a mystery.
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Manchester
Conn
Frank Goetz
John Loedes
Rob
Goetz
Roosevelt Heads Republican Ticket at Saratoga Nomination
The New York Republicans nominate Theodore Roosevelt for Governor with Timothy Woodruff as Lieutenant Governor and other officers. Legal experts dispute Roosevelt's residency, arguing he lacks New York domicile, while Roosevelt loyalists insist the affidavit showing Washington residence was a tax tactic. Woodruff says he will not accept a Roosevelt ticket without the Black faction's consent.
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Roosevelt
Saratoga
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Timothy L. Woodruff
Kings
John T. McDonough
Albany
William J. Morgan
Erie
John P. Jaeger
Cayuga
John E. Daviens
Oneida
Woodruff
Washington
Black
New York City
District of Columbia
New York State
Pareto
United States
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Bernard M. Wolf
Wy Clothier
Mass. Clothing Co
Hanover and
Portland Sts
Russia
England
Inquiry Board
Q Adm
Sorance
Don
Sherman Hoar
Concord
Sterling Ale
Rueter & Company
Highland Spring
Victor
Shapleigh Coffee CO
Boston
Provincetown
Gloucester
Rosenbaum Bros. Custom Tailors
Tremont Row
New England
C. H. Robinson & CO
Washington St
Adams Square & Tech Senate
Bayard
Dedham
Thomas F. Bayard
Bell's
Schemuic
Platt
Sheltra
Washburn Credit Co
Big Depts
Jordan, Marsh & Co
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