Tafts Expected at White House June 23
Informal advices place the arrival of Mrs. Taft at the White House on June 23 with President Taft likely to accompany her. He would stop at New Haven to attend Yale commencement and travel with Mrs. Taft and relatives including Miss Helen Taft and Charley Taft. Mrs. Robert D. Evans and Mrs. Levi Z. Leiter arrived for the summer at Beverly estates.
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Beverly
Taft
Bummer White House
New Haven
Yale
Louis T. Moore
Cincinnati
Burgess Point
Helen ‘Taft
Bryn Mawr
Charley Taft
Robert D. Evans
Levi Z. Leiter
Chicago
Endicott House
Beverly Cove
Drained pond causes flood in Sebois stream
A Bangor Maine incident reports a drainage mishap by Northern Manufacturing Company to reach mineral deposits caused a large washout and flash flood on Sebois stream, washing out a road and bridge and endangering 12 million feet of logs at Howland.
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Bangor
Sebois
Piscataquis
Northern Manufacturing Company
A Bangor
Howland
Whitney Hilk
James VI and I the first Stuart king of England
James VI of Scotland became James I of England after Elizabeth I’s death in 1603. His reign united England and Scotland peacefully, but he disliked swords and faced the Gunpowder Plot. The Great Britain flag was proclaimed in 1606 and the 1611 Bible translation completed in 1611. He died in 1625, succeeded by Charles I.
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James VI
Scotland
England
Mary
Guy Fawkes
Great Britain
James
Charles Stuart
Hale Makes Clean Sweep in Maine Republican Caucus
In Biddeford on June 2 the Hale forces won 14 delegates pledged to Frederick Hale of Portland for the June 30 congressional nominating convention. Unpledged candidates loyal to Asher P. Hinds were defeated. Hale slate totaled 461 votes versus 84 for unpledged candidates. No Hinds delegates were elected. A protest over the yacht Pilgrim remained in harbor as Captain Willis announced plans to unload 2000 gallons of gasoline tomorrow.
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Biddeford
Hale
Frederick Hale
Portland
Congress
Maine
Asher P. Hinds
Hinds
George H. Thorburn
Pilgrim
Willis
Nine Hinds Delegates Elected at Maine Republican Caucus
In Brunswick on June 2 nine Hinds delegates were chosen by unanimous vote at a Republican caucus ahead of the first congressional district convention in Portland on June 30. About 200 people attended.
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Brunswick
Hinds
Portland
Fall Off Schooner Injures Sailor in Gloucester
Seaman Daniel Szinck of the schooner Ida S. Brooks fell from the ship striking the gunwale and went overboard. He was rescued and taken to Gloucester Hospital with possible internal injuries.
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Gloucester
Daniel Szinck
Ida _ S. Brooks
Gloucester Hospital
Government wins big in Hungary general elections
Budapest reports the government has secured a majority of more than 100 seats in the next parliament with eighty districts still to hear from. Francis Kossuth and Justh headed camps are overwhelmingly defeated amid claims of heavy official pressure in constituencies.
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Budapest
Francis Kossuth
Justh
New Haven Split Votes On Street Railway Bills
The New Haven road split even in the House with one victory and one defeat. Springfield Street Railway Co bill to operate a line in Suffield was killed by three votes, 10 to 163. Worcester and Southbridge railroad bill to operate a street railway in Thompson passed 104 to 1M.
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New Haven
Springfield Street Railway Company
Suffield
Conn
Worcester & Southbridge Railroad
Thompson, Conn
Protest Gasoline Yacht in Harbor in Marblehead
Marblehead officials call a special meeting of the Board of Selectmen on June 2 to address a gasoline yacht protest in the harbor. Local authorities plan to review safety and regulatory concerns raised by residents and harbor users.
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Marblehead
Board of Selectmen Eee
High In Favor Children Like Name And Styles
A lighthearted note shows youngsters responding positively to a name and fashion styles. Readers report enthusiasm for a new label and its playful appeal among children.
Shoes Floor Save Money Prices for Children and Ladies
Footwear sale offering Goodyear wested shoes for children and ladies with money back guarantee if not satisfied. Sizes 5 to 11 with discounts on several price points and claims of lower prices than other stores. Souvenirs for children and an invitation to visit the store in New England.
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Goodyear
New England
Jupiter
Maree
Desperado
Klein’s
Washington and
Essex Sts
Red Cross or BO sold by the Polliwog
Sole agent for the red ents red cross or bo sold by the polliwog shors o igh shoq y stontrea.
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ALAKE
RED. Cross
Boy Run Over by Patrol Wagon on Webber Street
Four year old Warren Allen of 89 Webber Street Roxbury was run over by a patrol wagon from Station 9 while responding to a fire call. He suffered severe thigh contusions as the wheel passed over him after an oil tank was set alight by youths. The incident occurred near Hampden and Award streets where a 1000 gallon inflammable oil tank, part of an old nail factory site, had been dug up and ignited. An arrest was made of one boy believed to have started the fire as a crowd watched the emergency response.
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Warren Allen
Webber Street
Roxbury
Station 9
Allen
City Hospital
Mense
Hampden
Award Streets
Allen Boy
Fish Transfer Plan Hears Crystal Lake Seeding
Wakefield reports the fish commissioners discuss draining Crystal Lake the town water source to move abundant fish to Lake Quannapowitt. Fishing is banned in Crystal Lake but permitted elsewhere, as officials weigh the reallocation.
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Wakefield
Fish Commissioners
Crystal Lake
Quannapowitt
Spider Causes Street Panic in Worcester
A tarantula over four inches wide leapt from a banana wagon in Washington square. Women shoppers fled toward Union station while screams echoed for blocks. William Temple of Springfield killed the tarantula with a cane and crushed it amid protests from amateur naturalists.
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Worcester
Washington Square
Union Station
William Temple
Springfield
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Auburndale
Lasell Gymnasium
Lois Willams
Dorothy Dorr
Eleanor Warner
Mildred Snider
Hazel Drew
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Katherine Brooks
Hannah Proctor
Hazel Bower
Darla Powers
Helen Ferry
Mildrea Snyder
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Eleanor Lawrens
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Alma Dunn
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Hamburg
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James 1
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Hungary
Polliweg
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Spider
James A. Houston Company
P. H. Magrane
Pres
Batiste
Foulare Taffeta Pongee
Jack and
Jill
Oxfords
Boots
Keith
WM. H. Thompson & CO
Stuart Barnes
Farrel-Taylor
Montrell
Reidy
Currier
Mullen
Corelli
Ray Montgomery
Healy Sisters
Barnes
King Edward
Madam Chung
Castle Sqen Tremont
Johan Craig Stock Company
Charley
Down Town
Winter St
Majestic
Charlotte
Are Shubert
Godess OF Liberty
Yona
Ene Ec Aera
Boston Opera Houseborn Comic Opera CO
Robin Hood
Swrdaoin Sq
Howard Pat White
Kippy Kidders
Wil Li
Wald Casino Sporte Winey
Iron
S . Hanoy
Chas. Frohman
Rich & Harris, Lessees & Mgrs
Wau. Hodge
American Inc
Cinikery
Stay Tate
Orrin Johnson
Emmett
Corrigan
King Philip
Viney
Bert
Otis Wharf
Atlantic Ave
Symphony Hall
Kivery
Sundar
A. Maquarre
Tremont
H Carter Dehaven
T Taxi
Pamay
Vaumevinues
National League Today
Chicago FBI
CUBS
Columbus Avenue
Salesat Wright & Ditson
Washington St
Connelly & Burne's
Adams House
Cashin's
Young's
Parker
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