Death of Congressman John Andrew Brings Flags to Half Mast
The city and Commonwealth fly flags at half mast for late Congressman John Andrew whose body lies in state at his Commonwealth Avenue home. Family mourns as sister and brother-in-law gather, while funeral services are planned at First Church with Dr. Brooks officiating and a procession of pallbearers. Senator George Williams recalls Andrew’s honesty and rise from boyhood promise, praising his judgment, loyalty, and role in national debates.
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Commonwealth
John Forrester Andrew
Commonwealth Avenue
Hereford Street
Harry
Washington
B. V. R. Thayer
Lancaster
Andrew
Hingham
Firet Church
Berkeley Street
Marlboro
Brooks
H. W. Swift
Russell
Charles Head
F. A. Peabody
J. T. Wheelwright
Otis
Francis Walker
Sherman Oar
Williams
George Fred Williams
Conoon
Massachusetts
Mr. Willams
Congress
Notable man remembered for frankness and trust
The passage praises a man known for outspoken opinions and blunt honesty. It notes his popularity, lack of enemies, and the trust he earned through consistent behavior, laments his sudden and untimely death.
Iceberg Sightings Reported From Steamship Movements
Captain Schmidt of the Hamburg American liner Russia recounts passing between six icebergs on a voyage from Hamburg, two above 100 feet high, one with a comb like peak and greenish center. Captain Abbott of the steamship Colorado notes a nearly 400 foot tall iceberg visible near Hull, England, stretching about 2000 feet in length.
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Schmidt
Hamburg-American Line
Russia
Hamburg
Abbott
Colorado
Hull
Bng
Brady to lead sermon from Nain to Gergesa with Jesus
Dr. Brady will carry his congregation from Nain to Gergesa with Jesus tomorrow morning while Congressman Eli Jah A. Morse delivers his famous lecture on Christianity on Infidelity in the evening.
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Dr. Brady
Moral Education Society Holds Park Street Meeting
The Moral Education Society met at Park Street Church with speakers including Mrs. Julia Ward Howe and the Rev. E A Horton. Officers elected for the year include Mrs Abba Woolson as president and Mrs Adeline Ferguson as secretary. General A P Martin was expected but did not attend.
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Moral Education Society
Park Street
Julia Ward Howe
E. A. Horton
Mary F. Eastman
Frederick B. Allen
The
Watch and Ward Society
Greenhalge
General Martin
A. P. Martin
Woolson
M. E. Noyes
Salome Merritt
Kate C. Phelps
J. A. Sawyer
Irene G. Hersey
A. M. Whitwell
J. St. P. Ruffin
HE. L. Mason
H. B. Goodenough
B. R. Rice
William B. Worcester
Burglar Victim Mrs Linsley Improves in Stratford
Bridgeport Connecticut May 31 The 74 year old Mrs Elizabeth Lyon Linsley of Stratford who was brutally beaten by a burglar at her home early yesterday is somewhat improved today Doctors fear she may worsen Police say they are on the track of the suspect and expect no escape.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Elizabeth Lyon Linsley
Stratford
New York
Whitney
Europe
United States
Depew
McKinley
Harrison
Morton
Ohio
Philadelphia Ledger
Washington
Olney
Gresham
Ledger
Tailor-made Suits Sale From Rogers Peet At $10
Over 300 suits in worsteds serges and tweeds are reduced to $10. Styles priced at 13 15 and 16 dollars echo a high quality line by Rogers Peet and other firms. Nelson H. Marvin assists buyers in selection.
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Rogers, Peet & Co
Nelson H. Marvin
Boston
Boston Endures A Sweating May Day As Heat Breaks
Boston faced a blistering May day with thermometers at the Weather Bureau building hitting nine degrees and streets crowded with straw hats and iced drinks. Observers noted a rapid shift from spring chill to summer heat, a late afternoon shower, and reports that this could presage several hot days ahead.
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Weather Bureau
Postoffice
Boston
Weather Exchange
Washington Street
Post
Johnnie
Boylston Street
South End
Back Bay
Beacon Street
Sambo
Newspaper Row
Federal Building
Record Warm Belt Grips New York and Nearby States
The 1:30 pm thermometer reading set a record, as a belt of excessively warm air expands from Virginia to Massachusetts. The weather bureau notes widespread warmth from New York and New Jersey to Connecticut and western Massachusetts, with cooler conditions on the Rockies and a storm moving from South Dakota toward New York.
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New York
Dunn
Weather Bureau
Virginia
Lake Region
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Cheyenne
Mississippi
Aloy Ave
Naeny
South Dakota
Wyoming
Heatwave claims multiple lives in Chicago area
Chicago reports at least one death from extreme heat with many prostrations. Charles Brandt was found dead at Twenty sixth Street and Wase tewall avenue. Two others are not expected to live.
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Chicago
Charles Brandt
Twenty-sixth Street
Wasetewall Avenue
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