Brown Tail Moths Swarm Boston Business District
An advance guard of brown tail moths swept into Boston's business district Wednesday night, followed by a larger detachment that swelled the city's moth infestation. Lamp posts and building surfaces were speckled with the pests as they settled on leaves and brickwork, threatening costly city cleanup. Cross streets and the Brattle Street area near Crawford House reported heavy swarming, with a notable cluster before the American House on Hanover Street. The insects arrived on a northerly wind around 11 p.m., circling electric lights before attaching to surfaces, including the Emergency Hospital and Boston Common, where arc light exposure made them highly visible.
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DANGERS OF THE MOTH: Poisonous Hairs Alarm City
The State Board of Agriculture, City Forester Doogue, and entomologist A H Kirkland warn that brown tail moths swarm into Boston with little that can be done until next winter. Eggs on brick and stonework may hatch and hairs from young caterpillars threaten thousands sighted in infested districts. Officials say moths now in winged state cause damage and pose rash risks as hairs cling to clothing and skin. Eggs reportedly number 200 to 800 per female, with walls and lamp posts as common deposits.
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Lund University chorus concert in Boston under royal protection
Symphony Hall welcomed Lund University student chorus on a royal supervised tour. The Sweden Norway Crown Prince protected performance drew crowds as the group arrived in Boston after a monthlong tour. Jerome D. Greene accompanied the visit, guiding the Harvard College excursion after a Bellevue luncheon.
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Swedish Chorus in Boston Fills Hall and Sells Out Seats
The Swedish student chorus conducted by Dr. Alfred Berg performed to an audience nearly all Swedish in the region with over 500 turned away as all seats were taken. John Forsell accompanied at the piano and the program featured 11 numbers of national Swedish lyrics. After the concert a Swedish style banquet called Sexa was held at Faneuil Hall and hosts praised the Boston reception.
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Swedish Visitors Honor Cambridge Concert Guests
Ten Swedish American girls led by Master Sundelof presented souvenirs at Symphony Hall. A large Swedish Thanks banner banquet was given in Faneuil Hall. Gustaf Sandelius thanked the Swedish people while Berg and Dr. Hagner praised the visiting chorus. Harmoni Glee Club of Boston joined in the singing.
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Parker Receives Lead in Democratic Conference
Senator McCarren noted the campaign now hinges on the man rather than funds, with Parker leading a New York conference. Speakers pledged support, while rumors swirled on national chairmanship. a Kingston Rosemount rally honored Parker with an emotional address by former State Senator Linson. A boatload from Poughkeepsie joined the celebration.
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Crowds Pack Charles River. One Canoe Capsizes
Riverside notes a hot July day as a large crowd lined the Charles River. By 6 pm a canoe capsized but rescuers from metropolitan officers quickly saved the paddler.
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Japanese Siege Preparations Reported Amid Inconclusive Engagements
Dispatch from Tatchekiao notes five Japanese divisions and 200 guns ready for a siege attack. July 11 a tentative Japanese assault met by Russian battalion and cavalry, repelled with losses. July 12 Japanese shells at General Mistchenko's positions were wide, Russians suffered no casualties, attributed to his saint’s day interposition.
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Russians Not Seriously Opposing Oku Advance Near Tatchekiao
A telegram from Lt Gen Sakharoff reports the Japanese continue to advance on Tatchekiao and fight along the Siugen roads toward Tangchi ten miles southeast of Tatchekino. Russian outposts show little resistance on either Siugen route or Oku's line, with a potential clash at Tangchi. Kuropatkin may have left rear guards at Tangchi as Kuroki's outposts appear south of Liaoyang signaling a broader flanking move toward Kaiocheng.
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Saturday excursion by special train to Crescent Park Rhode Island
The New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad offers a Saturday afternoon round trip to Crescent Park on Narragansett Bay Rhode Island for $1. Excursion tickets are on sale in advance at 562 Washington Street South and Back Bay stations. The resort offers amusements and the famed clambake and shore dinners as major attractions for visitors seeking a weekend half holiday.
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