Dr Lowell Installed as Harvard President in August Inauguration
Abbott Lawrence Lowell was installed as president of Harvard University succeeding Charles W Eliot. The ceremony featured a Latin congratulatory address, the ceremonial keys, charter of 1640 and official seal, plus an inaugural address outlining his policy and Harvard’s needs. Nearly 1,000 attendees included trustees, faculty, alumni, and international university representatives.
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Cambridge
Mass
Tharvard University Tody
Abbott Lawrence Lowell
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard
United States
Great Britain
Germany
France
Beene
College Yard
Harvard University
Draper
Boston
Lowell
Phillips Brooks’ House
University Hall
Sheriff Fairbairn
Middlesex County
Board of Overseers
John D. Long
Harvard Union
Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine Ad Frees Medical Book
Dr Humphreys specifics offer a free medical book in five languages English German Spanish Portuguese and French with each vial. The advertisement lists Humphreys Home Medicine Co at the corner of William and Duane Streets New York.
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Humphreys’ Homeo. Medicine CO
Wulian and
Dou Streets
New York
Opening of Harvard House in Stratford on Avon
Members of the American colony in London traveled to Stratford on Avon for the opening of Harvard House the home of Katharine Rogers Johns founder of Harvard University The house purchased by Edward Morris of Chicago was presented to the American nation to be preserved as a memorial Ambassador Reid presided at the ceremony and luncheon followed hosted by Mario Corelli
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London
Stratford-on-Avon
Harvard House
Katherine Rogers
John Harvard
Harvard University
Edward Morris
Chicago
Ambassador Reid
Mario Corelli
Doorplates Lose Luster In Modern Moveable Homes
In a Louisville Courier-Journal reflection, Joan notes doorplates once engraved with names like eighty year old residents signified permanence. He contrasts Roman customs and modern housing, arguing brass plates feel odd on mobile apartments and urban buildings.
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Joan
Eveaven
Peero
Louisville
Vvaraal
Prove It Vote Appeal Urges Choice On November Amendment
A political exhortation frames a moral duel urging readers to vote against or for an amendment in November. It appeals to family, country, and religious duty, insisting there is an easy way to prove love for kin, law, and faith by casting a vote. It notes Miss Allen as a bright Oxford student.
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Skene
French and British Admirals Witness Knieckerbocker Birthday Festivities
Admiral Jean Gaston Le Port commands the French squadron anchored on the North River in New York as he and Admiral Lord Seymour of Britain and Grand Admiral von Koester of Germany observe the Hudson Fulton pageant from the reviewing stand. They join other distinguished envoys representing nations to mark Father Knieckerbocker's 300th birthday with two weeks of grand fetes and ceremonies.
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Jean Gaston le Port
North River
New York
Lord Seymour
von Koester
Father Knieckerbocker
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Bell
Farmers’ Line Department
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph CO
South Pryor Syrelt
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Lowell
Humphreys
Mamie Allen
Miss Allen
Oxford
Mary Allen
Oxford College
Ansniston College
Maxwell Johnson
Tampa
Fla
Johnon
Anniston Hardware CO
Professor McMillan
Roosevelt
Mander Peary
New York Harbor
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