Prince of Wales Arrives in Quebec in Royal Naval Pageantry
The Prince of Wales landed from the Indomitable amid 50,000 cheering spectators and simultaneous salutes from British French and American warships. Premier Laurier welcomed him. the prince spoke in English and French and toured the citadel. Naval experts note the Indomitable as a modern Dreadnought with 12 inch guns and tripod masts.
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Roosevelt Urges First Class Navy to Safeguard World Peace
President Roosevelt promotes a strong fighting navy as essential to enforce the Monroe Doctrine and protect U S interests abroad. He cites the around the world voyage of battleships as proof of naval power and stresses readiness, efficiency, and immigration policy linked to national security.
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President Roosevelt Urges Navy Strength at War College
In a speech to the naval war college the President argues for a strong, hard hitting naval force. He addresses Admiral and Secretary as he outlines the need for robust naval power to safeguard national defense and deter aggressors.
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Wesner wins Post Cup in Brookline mile swim at parish picnic
Fred Wesner of the Brookline Swimming Club won the Post Cup for the mile swim at the Star of the Sea parish picnic at Point of Pines. Holm trailed after Wesner but Wesner surged in the final 25 yards to win by about five yards in 28 minutes. Annette Kellermann acted as judge and later gave a diving display as the event supported the Star of the Sea Church building fund.
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Star of the Sea Parish
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Blakenton
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Moore Streets
Hot Rival for Alfred Shrubb at St Augustine Field Day
Percy Smallwood, Wales champion, is the low mark man in the two mile handicap at St Augustine’s field day. He carries 45 yards on Alfred Shrubb, world champion, with about a dozen top American distance runners also set to receive sizable handicaps. Smallwood, age 22 with long race history, has posted multiple Welsh records across middle and long distance events.
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America
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North Wales
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England
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Mee Spring
New York
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Providence
Sam Myers
Cambridge
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Roxbury
Tom Williams
Somerville
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O Crooks
Fall River
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Quincy
H. O. Prime
Lyup
Community fundraiser raises funds with refreshments donation
Tickets were sold for the event and about $2000 in refreshments were donated by interested supporters, boosting the fundraiser’s totals and showing broad community backing for the cause.
Connolly Attacks Olympic Conduct as Unfair
James B. Connolly writes a London newspaper praising foreign athletes for fair treatment while criticizing English hosts for unfair restrictions. He argues the meeting serves the world, not England alone, and urges considering views of foreign competitors and spectators. Baron De Coubertin and officials from France Greece Finland Bohemia Holland Italy Germany Norway and Sweden back the fairness claim in international representation.
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Last Week of Arons & Co Stock at Wolf's My Clothier
The sale of Adolph Arons & Co summer suits at Wolf's My Clothier on Hanover and Portland streets winds down this week. Stocks have dwindled due to three weeks of heavy selling, making today a strong chance to find remarkable values in this unusually low-priced event.
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Escapee William Gillespie Re-Arrested in Newark
William F. Gillespie, who fled Tombs Police Court in New York five years ago on the verge of arraignment, was captured today by Newark police.
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