Jefferson Johnson Glove Clash Preview on Fourth of July
James J. Jeffries declares readiness to defend his title and urges public support as he returns from retirement. Jack Johnson counters with confidence that he will prove mastery in the ring and defeat Jeffries in the upcoming bout.
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Electric car derails near Neponset bridge injuring passenger
In Quincy on July 3 an electric car carrying over 80 people left the tracks at the Neponset bridge end, plowing across the roadway and injuring one man seriously while shaking and bruising many women and men. The car nearly toppled into the Neponset River as spectators feared a fall beyond the slender rail.
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Bus accident on bridge traps 15 riders in crowded car
A single car ride from Hough's Neck to Boston left 80 to 90 aboard as 15 men crowded the running board toppled into a chaotic heap on the road. Agatha Reddick of Roxbury suffered serious injuries. Doctor Ballou attended at home with warning of possible internal injuries.
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Unsettled Forecast for Boston and New England
Weather forecast shows unsettled conditions for Boston and vicinity with possible showers on Monday and Tuesday. Moderate temperatures and light to moderate variable winds expected along the New England coast, with lighter winds further south and toward the Grand Banks for Monday steamers to Europe.
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Temperature recap from Thompson's Spa report
Yesterday's temperature chart shows 8am 65 76 at 3pm 0.75, 6am 62 75, 9pm 62 12am 77, with averages of 73 yesterday and 67 for yesterday a year ago. The data appears as a station log with hourly readings and daily averages.
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Chicago and St Louis Scoreline Reflected in Yesterday’s Games
Yesterday’s sport brief shows Chicago versus St Louis in the first game with St Louis also pairing with Detroit in the second, plusChicago and St Louis results in a national section. The article notes both Jeffries and Johnson prepared for their ring bout and mentions Corbett and Murphy backing each fighter while Reno rests before the clash.
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Boston Celebration Schedule of Parades and Contests
A detailed timetable lists events from 2 a m bonfire on Bellevue Hill to 7 30 p m band concerts across Boston. Highlights include antique parades, amateur athletic contests awarding gold watches and medals, regattas with battleships, an oration by James H Wolff, readings of the Declaration of Independence, patriotic exercises, and a grand choral and band concert on the Common. Public festivities feature military parades, naval displays, immigrant civic activities, youth readings in multiple languages, large-scale ice cream distribution, Gaelic football, and extensive band performances at multiple city parks.
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Boston Fourth of July to Be The Hottest In History
The article predicts the busiest Fourth of July in Boston with signs pointing to a grand fireworks display on the Charles River Basin. Continuation noted for Page 14 First Column.
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Fighters Arrive for Reno Ring Clash at Opening Night
The Post's Special Correspondent notes Reno on July 3 as crowds gather, money rising, and the boxing ring set. It promises continuation on Page 12 First Column, signaling imminent action in the local fight scene.
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40000 to Hear Taft in Stadium
Taft will address a large audience in a stadium with about 40000 expected attendees. Reports say 10000 delegates are due to arrive today as part of related events and sermons at local churches.
Dimensions of the Big Convention
Delegates in the city are estimated at 28 000 with 10 000 more expected today. About 100 college presidents and 3500 school principals will attend. City costs run to 30 000 dollars as 74 meetings will be held across 18 buildings used for the convention.
Afternoon Programme at Harvard Stadium
Schedule for this afternoon at Harvard Stadium lists times for events and speeches. Notable speakers include Governor Eben Sumner Draper, Mayor John Francis Fitzgerald, James Yadkin Joyner, Governor William Walton Kitchin, David Starr Jordan, and President William Howard Taft. The program includes invocations, welcomes, responses, addresses, a closing song, and a nominating committee election session after Taft's address.
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John Francis Fitzgerald
Francis G. Blair
William Walton Kitchin
David Starr Jordan
William Howard Taft
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Taft to Address National Education Association Convention
The National Education Association convention opens this afternoon with its largest gathering ever. President William Howard Taft will speak at the meeting, which Harvard’s A Lawrence Lowell will preside over. Continued on Page 2 First Column.
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National Education Association
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Harvard University
Baltic in Collision Near Atlantic in Sea Travel
The steamship Baltic of the White Star line collided last week with the German tank steamer Standard about 1800 miles east of Sandy Hook. Both ships escaped serious damage and continued their voyages toward Copenhagen and Philadelphia respectively.
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