Funeral of Tom Johnson in Cleveland Draws Huge Crowd
An immense crowd estimated 150000 to 200000 gathered in Cleveland to honor Tom L. Johnson as his funeral cortege moved from the Knickerbocker on Euclid to Union Depot. The coffin went to New York by Lake Shore train at 6 10 p m. Rev Harris R Colley led services and will speak at Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn prior to burial. A proposal to name new city playgrounds Johnson Park gained momentum at a City Council meeting.
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Everett Mayor Bars Prizes at Whist Parties
Mayor Herbert P. Walgatt of Everett refuses to sign licenses for whist parties if prizes are offered. He says he is enforcing the statute and that future events in Everett will have no prizes.
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Everett
Fire Damages Elks Home In Somerset Street
Smoke and flames caused severe damage to the Elks' Home on Somerset Street late yesterday afternoon. The first floor and basement suffered heavily while interior furnishings were damaged. Ladderman Henry Powers nearly lost his life after the dining room floor collapsed and he was overcome by smoke and flooded basement water. He was rescued by his fellow ladder crew. Firefighter William Harrington of Engine 2, Vere, sustained deep cuts to his hands.
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Fire fights in city club as mayor visits blaze
Mayor Fitzgerald and City Hall staff entered the burning building to observe as firemen battled the blaze in the dining room. A critic urged the mayor to take charge but he declined, while Chief Mullen ordered civilians cleared from the approach to aid the hose lines. George Witham, a guest ill in a room above, was later removed from bed amid the fire.
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Boston Nationals Open Season with 2-1 Win Over Brooklyn
Open day crowds exceed 125000 as Boston Nationals beat Brooklyn 2 to 1 in a lively first game. Taft attends Polo Grounds, throwing the first ball, while Mayors and league officials join in the kickoff across several cities.
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Opening Day Baseball Brings Surprises Across Leagues
Boston beats Brooklyn 2 to 1 in a homecoming under new ownership as Tenney leads the Nationals. Washington defeats Boston 8 to 5 after a late lead slips away. The Athletics lose to the Yankees 2 to 1 while the White Sox and Cardinals battle to 3 3 after 11 innings. The Giants fall to the Phillies 2 to 0 as Pittsburgh routs Cincinnati 14 to 0.
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Accuser of Rourke Found Delayed by Process Service
R Momand vice-president of the Pressure Lighting Company of New York was served a second summons after missing a Finance Commission hearing on charges against Commissioner Rourke. He claimed no prior notice and promised to provide important data in a few days as the inquiry continues.
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Oxygen Therapy For State Secretary Olin
William Milo Olin secretary of State lies gravely ill from double pneumonia. Dr Edward P Starbird has used continuous oxygen to stabilize him as the crisis was anticipated to unfold late last night or today.
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Edward P. Starbird
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Ill father supported by family as illness nears crisis
Beside his physician, his son and daughter have remained at his bedside. He passed a fairly quiet night with no marked change in his condition, yet his vitality in his fight for life lends encouragement that he may rally enough to pass the crisis safely.
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Cappell Wins $20,000 for Lost Leg in Taxicab Case
William B. Cappell a Boston resident and salesman won a $20 000 verdict in New York Supreme Court against the New York Transportation Company for the loss of a leg suffered in a taxicab accident in May 1909.
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William B. Cappell
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New York Transportation Company
Dug Lawson Plays Chorus Girl In Harvard Initiation
Harvard square drew crowds for the year end initiation of new members into the Dickey. Sophomores dressed as suffragettes and chorus girls performed stunts while three dressed as minute men shouted and opened doors. Dug Lawson, son of a Boston financier, appeared in elaborate chorus girl attire with a bouquet bearing his name and sang for the crowd. Charlie Abeles, coxswain of the varsity crew, also participated in the disguised group.
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Boston Health Board Delays 100000 School Inspections
Pressure from political circles halted the medical inspection program for Boston public school children. Although preparations were complete, an order said to come from the Mayor's office stopped the start, and Health Board members stated they do not know when the inspections will begin.
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Dreyfus Restaurant Promotes Seasonal Seafood Menu
Tomorrow is Good Friday and The Dreyfus offers all sea food of the season cooked and served properly. Lobsters return and are available baked or broiled with French fried potatoes and lettuce salad at Beat Cafe and Restaurant located at 14 Beach St one block south from Essex St.
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Taft to Nominate Guild and Rockhill for Ambassadorships
President Taft plans to send to the Senate the nominations of former Massachusetts Governor Curtis Guild as ambassador to Russia and W. W. Rockhill as ambassador to Turkey. Rockhill currently serves as ambassador to Russia, succeeding Oscar S. Straus who resigned months ago.
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Curtis Guild to Enter Diplomatic Life After Public Service
Curtis Guild will begin a diplomatic career after three years as governor, bringing extensive training in political and economic affairs. He has earned honors in journalism military and politics, and joined Boston’s exclusive clubs after Harvard graduation with honors in 1881.
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Continued On Page High At Ide
Continued report notes high temperature reading at Ide with no further details available on the page. The brief mentions weather update and page navigation indicating more information appears in the next column.
Notable Early American Public Figures
James Harper publisher born 1795. George FE Badger Navy Secretary under Harrison born 1795. George N. Briggs Governor of Massachusetts born 1796.
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George FE. Badger
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George N. Briggs
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Weather forecast for Boston and England regions
Boston area expected fair Thursday with light variable winds. Friday likely showers and warmer. England forecast calls for increasing cloudiness Thursday through Friday with rain and moderate to brisk southwest winds.
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Fragmented Weather Report Notes From Thompson's Spa
A garbled weather snippet lists times and odd codes about temperatures and averages. It mentions yesterday's average 40 13-24 and last year's 46 8-24 with unclear references to spa readings and a stray line about a tramp among table waters.
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Amherst Man Held by Police in Grand Larceny Case
John Townsend Miller, son of John Francis Miller, allegedly borrowed a gold watch valued at 100 from Miss Alice Johnson of West Eleventh Street on March 18. Police found 22 pawn tickets and arrested him at police headquarters after he admitted borrowing items from seven local women. Miller claimed to be a medical student and had been dismissed from Amherst College.
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Amherst Class of 1910 Member John Town Send Miller
John Town Send Miller, a member of Amherst College class of 1910, left in February 1908 due to scholarship issues. He appeared to have money and made friends with Smith and Mt Holyoke students, hosting tea at friends’ homes. He played on the class baseball team for two years and was named to the varsity nine the year he left. his home is Hast Orange New Jersey. he attended Lakewood School in Lakewood New Jersey and was 21 last July.
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KEEP FRIENDLY SAYS CROKER
Dublin April 12 Richard Croker former Tammany leader says Irishmen err in opposing King George. He has no wish to see the coronation but would attend if it helps home rule. He believes appealing to England’s justice could advance the cause.
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