War Department Rejects Drawless Bridge Over Charles River
The War Department refused permission to erect a drawless bridge replacing the West Boston bridge over the Charles River. The commission led by Mayors Quincy and Champlin and Cambridge engineer Cleavett proposed an island in the river to support foundations but was denied. Shipping interests, favoring navigation, hail the decision. construction of a drawbridge scheme now proceeds, with a three year timeline.
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War Department
Charles River
West Boston
Boston
Cambridge
Quincy
Champlin
Cleavett
Ptsto
State House
Washington
Pop Concert at Seaside Pavilion in City Point
Arrangements are completed for a pop concert and dance at Sea side Pavilion City Point on Friday evening under St Augustine s Catholic Total Abstinence Society. Features include old time coon songs and melodies by Boston Variety Club with Steve Higgins Andy Leonard Billy Troy Jack Clahane and Al Crowley plus Al Young. Dancing begins at 8 and ends at 2 with soft drinks and dainty dishes available. Delegations from Charlestown Cambridge Roxbury and nearby towns attend.
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Seaside Pavilion
City Point
St. Augustine's Catholic Total Abstinence Society
Boston
Steve Higgins
Andy Leonard
Billy Troy
Jack Clahane
al Crowley
al Young
South Boston
Charlestown
Cambridge
Roxbury
Bloodhounds Track Lewis Castor Near Keene
In Keene New Hampshire on June 5 authorities press a broad search for Lewis Castor wanted for the murder of his wife. Four English bloodhounds were brought from Boston to track him in the woods north of the city as the manhunt continues.
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Keene
N. H
Lewis Castor
Boston
Baptist Union Dinner at Tremont Temple
The 349th Baptist Social Union meeting met at Tremont Temple with solo by C Edward Hubbach Harvard Square Baptist Church musical director. Rev Henry C Mabie gave the greeting. Rev Edward Judson delivered The Regions Beyond. Dr Judson spoke on Prospect and Rev Arthur T Pierson gave a retrospective. Benediction by Rev Arthur H Gordon.
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The
Baptist Social Union
Tremont Temple
C. Edward Hubach
Harvard Square Baptist Church
Henry C. Mabie
Edward Judson
DPD. D
New York
Judson
Arthur T. Pierson
Brooklyn
N. Y
Arthur H. Gordon
Ipswich
Firemen aided by volunteers fight multiple forest blazes
A June report from Plymouth describes an incendiary forest fire on the North Carver road near Samoset Street burning six acres, aided by volunteers. A large blaze near Great Herring Pond threatens cottages along Herring Brook and Buttermilk Bay, driven by high wind and dry woods. A third fire near Federal furnace Pond spread quickly with limited timber value in the area.
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Plymouth
Carver Road
Samoset Street
Barnabas Hedge
Great Herring Pond
Herring Brook
Buttermilk Bay
Lourne
Pondville
Cedarville
Federal Furnace Pond
Medical Examiners Dined by Massachusetts Foresters
The Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters banqueted medical examiners at the United States Hotel. About one hundred sat down to dinner with Dr. Francis J. McQueeney of Boston presiding. Speeches were given by the high standing committee members and notable doctors, and music provided by Lon F. Brine and William Basson.
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William F. Temple
Father O'Neil
Lon F. Brine
William Fiasson
Letter Buoy Mystery From Andree Expedition Report
A despatch from Mandal Norway notes two boys found off Iceland on May 14 a cork case dated July 11 1897 signed Andree Strindberg and Fraenkel with the note All well Thrown out about longitude 81 latitude unknown. Andree’s brother suspects it is a letter buoy from the expedition.
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Christiania
Mandal
Norway
Iceland
Andree
Strindberg
Fraenckel
Steamer Patricia Safe After Sinking Rumor
The Hamburg American Line steamer Patricia, which left New York on May 27 for Hamburg and was rumored abandoned at sea, was reported today by agents to have passed the Scilly Islands after a smooth voyage.
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New York
Hamburg- American Line
Patricia
Hamburg
Scilly Islands
Baron Guilty of Fraud In Mail Fraud Case
The jury found Baron and Baroness de Bara guilty of using the mails to conduct a fraudulent business. The maximum penalties include twelve years and six months imprisonment and a $12,000 fine.
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Chicago
Baron
Delta Kappa Epsilon Hosts Annual Reception at Hotel Brunswick
About 150 members and their ladies attended the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity reception and banquet at Hotel Brunswick last evening. Dinner was served at 6 and dancing followed. Madames Sedgwick Blake Riddie and Swain acted as matrons for the occasion.
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Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity
Hotel Brunswick
Sedgwick
Blake, Riddie
Swain
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Celebrates 261st Anniversary
Governor Wolcott and Mayor Quincy attend a grand parade and Old South Church service marking the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston’s 261st anniversary. A Mech anics Hall banquet followed with toasts, speeches, and a drum head election confirming officers.
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Old South Church
Mechanics’ Hall
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of
Boston
Boston Common
Edward P. Cramm
Frank Huckins
George K. Adams
G. W. Knapp
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Salem
Mirella
Gounod
William K. Hall
D. D
Henry Domnlan
J. Harry Brown
Messrs
Johnson
Meek, White
Thomas
Kileski Bradbury
Israel
Elijah
A. A. Berle
Newburg
America
Mechanics’ Building
L. N. Duchesney
Governor Wolcott
Quincy
Samuel Dalton
W. K. Hall
N. Y
E. A. Horton
John Black
George H. Weymis
George Jepson
J. Payson Bradley
William Hatch
Governor Wolcott Receives Three Cheers at Annual Meeting
Governor Roger Wolcott addresses the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, noting this is his final year greeting the group and reflecting on Massachusetts pride. He recalls proroguing the Legislature and hints at future General Courts leaving their marks in the blue book.
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Roger Wolcott
St. Commonwealth
Massachusetts
Old Bay
Commonwealth
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Servia Reunion Club Annual Dinner at Parker's
About fifty Ancients ladies gathered for the Servia Reunion Club annual dinner at Parker House. Music by Julius Eichler leading the Symphony Orchestra. Mrs. Eilis, president, read an original poem about the Ancients abroad. Officers elected and resolutions on Mrs. S. A. Tuttle’s death adopted. A luncheon plan was made for visiting British guests and the Boston Ancients field day next June.
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Servia Reunion Club
Parker House
Julius Eichler
Symphony Orchestra
Eilis
England
J. E. Witt
Mitchell
J. Frank Supple
Baltimore
James Ellis
Wilson Tisdale
H. N. Sawyer
Emery Grover
J. S. Cushing
Elmer G. Foster
W. S. Best
Albert E. Lockhart
A. Shuman
Fannie J. Bradley
S. A. Tuttle
Boston
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Andover Theological Seminary
Duc 4 d’Arcos
Cushing Medical Supply CO
Washington St
Shawn
Tremont St
Workingmen’s Edit CO
Co-Operative Banks
F. EK
Burbank
Sec’y
Frank Thompson
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Marion
Charles
AGRES
Plymouth County
Trace Lewis Castor
Baptist Union Dinner
Bernard H.wolf
MY Clothier
Hanover and
Portland Sts
Wales
Messag
Delta Kappa Epsilon
Graham Shoe CO
Edward New Cory
CroKe $Crane
MMA
Commander Cram
Aguinaldo
Washburn Credit
Washington Street
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Oliver A. Roberts
William H. Ryder
Gloucester
E. T. Brown
United States Artillery
Fort Warren
George B. Hibbard
United States
IL. A. Grant
Minneapolis
A. A. Stevenson
London
Duchesney
Spain
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Esprit du Corps
Honourable Artillery Company of London
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George A. Marden
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Roger Walcott
Josiah Quincy
Army of the United States
James W. Reilly
Navy of the United States
Henry A. Cochrane
United States Marine Corps
Charlestown Navy Yard
Grand Army of the Republic
Department
John F E. Gilman
George 3 S. Merrill
Honourable Artillery Company
John E. Gilman
Boys of Blue
Dewey
Manila
Sampson
Santiago
George S. Merrill
Parker's
Winter ST
Gilchrist
A. N. Cook & Co
Secom
Yeon
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