Revered Pastor Emeritus Dr Richard Storrs Dies
York reports the death of Rev Dr Richard Salter Storrs, pastor emeritus of the Church of the Pilgrims in Brooklyn. He died at his home after a period of unconsciousness from complications of old age. Surviving daughters Mrs Edward Boe, Mrs Louis Packard, and Mrs Philip Washburn were with him.
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Richard Salter Storrs
Pilgrims
Brooklyn
York
Richard ‘Salter Storrs
Church of the Pilgrims
Edward B
Louis R. Packard
Hilip Washburn
Storrs
Storrs Birth and Career Highlighted in Pilgrims Pulpit
The sermon at the Pilgrims church in Boston reflected on the life of Dr. Storrs born in Braintree Massachusetts on August 21 1821. He graduated from Amherst College and Andover Seminary pursued legal study briefly before dedicating to theology and church work. He received the D D in 1859 and LL D honors from Harvard and Columbia later in his career.
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American Board of Commissioners , Foreign Missions
Boston
of the Pilgrims
Dr. Storrs
Braintree
Mass
Ambherst College
NASA
Blackstone
Ruts Choate
Andover Seminary
Church of the
Minor League Scores Across Seastem and Connecticut Leagues
In Seastem League action Hartford defeated Worcester 6 to 2 and Providence beat Springfield 9 to 8. Toronto topped Syracuse 8 to 3 while Rochester won 5 to 3 against Montreal. Connecticut League results show New London 8 Bridge 4 and New Haven 10 Lacewe 5 with Derby 8 over Waterbury 6 and Norwich 4 at Meriden 0. American League results list Sea City 10 over Ogafta 8 and Trail 8 finishing Indianapolis 12 to 9.
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Hartford
oNorcester
Providence
Springfield
Toronto
Syracuse
Rochester
Montreal
New London
Bridge
New Haven
Lacewe
Derby
Waterbury
Norwich
Meriden
Sea City
Ogafta
Trail
Finankndianapolis
Incespolis
Pretty Sister of Clinton Man Lest in New York
Annie Rosgler a 17 year old immigrant arrives in New York and disappears amid the city’s hazards. Police deploy 7000 officers to search 80 stations while a false lure by a well dressed schemer is uncovered. Notes from Annie and Carl reveal a scheme to trap girls into luxury living, with Lizzie aided by a priest at Leo Home and Annie near capture before misdirections and torn letters hinder rescue efforts.
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Clinton’ Man
New York
Annie Rosgler
Annie
Lizsie
Pigote
Nissie
Bremen
Germany
Henry Roszler
Clinton
Mass
Carl Erek
Lizzie
Carl
Leo
Leo Ome
Ligsie
Massachusetts
Saxonia Luncheon Honors Boston Figures Aboard
A banquet aboard the Saxonia for about 10 Boston leaders from state officials merchants shipping and financial circles showcased the ship. Notable attendees included Mayor Thomas Hart Senator G E B Smith Harbor Commission chairmen and various executives. The luncheon ran about 2 pm with no speeches, amid praise for the vessel including dining rooms baths and sanitary arrangements.
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Boston
Owares
John Napier
Alexander Martin
Geore Deny
James Emerson
Reight
G E B. Smith
Senate
Thomas Hart
R. Carter
Merchants’ ‘Association
John Mason Little
Georgse
Geore
Boston Transit Commiss Ward
Harbor
Charies C. Olen
George H. Lyman
Cre
Jeremiah Ao. McCarthy
Fammanson
H. B. Chapin
Geném
Boston & Albany
Rai‘road
Boston & Maies
Crane
A. Fitchburk Railroads
Ager
Jonaston
Allan
Allan Line
Alden Speere
Wallace F
Herst Comeree
P. Mandell
Henry Woods
Hovey
Ohnard
Norwell
Go. Mexander Hendersons
A. Shuman
Seon Jones
P. Stratton
Jones, MaDuffee
Any
William
Briggs
Gregheen
Richard Iiges Oy Tamontham
Bian Ane
Albert A. Pope
William B. Rice
J. R. Leeson
J. R. Qinasey
Mas Fitzt
Brown, Durrell & Co
George Stehneon
W. Parker
Macallar- Parker
Archibald
W. Finlayson
Charles K
William Blodgett
Blodgett
Mer- Higrtt
L. Higginson
Ge Ee Bollard
J. ‘Moors
Ginson
Sohn Peruines
George Mixter
Endicott Merchante
Grape-Nuts Prize Letters Offer Gold for Health Claims
The Postum Cereal Co. invites letters detailing health benefits from Grape-Nuts. One hundred eighty three prize tiers award 10 winners with $10 gold pieces and 20 with $5 gold pieces, plus 300 runners up receive $1 each. Letters must include 20 true names and addresses for outreach.
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Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek
Mich
Roberts Reports Another Disaster At Balmoral
A garbled dispatch describes chaos at Balmoral with telegrams and notices racing to the royal residence. The fragment references a queen, Balmoral, and widespread alarm as messages are sent about a disaster.
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Roberts
Balmoral
Ruamataial
Pretoria Falls to British Troops After Armistice Talks
Lord Roberts reports Pretoria’s unconditional surrender after Boer leaders seek terms. by noon the town prepared for occupation by 2 pm as British troops moved in. Mrs Botha and Mrs Kruger are in Pretoria. many officers remain at Waterval.
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London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Ian Hamilton
Isle
South African Republic
Sandberg
Comandant
Botha
Pregria
Boer envoy reacts to Pretoria fall with resolve in Chicago
Wessels, a Boer envoy in Chicago, reads AP dispatches on Pretoria's fall and vows that organized resistance will persist. He notes Pretoria’s fortifications and asserts Boer retreat was strategic, predicting continued fighting despite heavy enemy forces.
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Chicago
Wessels
Associated Press
Pretoria
Lord Roberts
South Africa
Philo Celtic Ball Promises Music and Dance Event
Tomorrow evening at Worcester Street the Philo Celtic Ball will feature Boston’s ubeatety of oston and their Rank with an 8 to 10 program and dancing. Notable performers include the Mahonni an ada feat ae, Mr. Lansident will speak on the language movement and several artists such as Miss Mary M Scannell, J Lane, Daniel P, Sussie Leopold Bus, Dr Timmins and George Nolan will perform.
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Ron Hal
Worcester Street
Boston
Oston
Nthe
Plano
Lansident
Connolly Wins After Fifteenth Round Boxing Brawl
Eddie Murphy defeats Matthews in a brutal 15th round stoppage at Brooklyn arena. Referee Madden declares Connolly winner as both fighters exchange heavy lefts and rights to the head and jaw in a tightly fought bout with Matthews fading near the end.
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New York
John
Matthews
Ree Sian
Nate
Waichety
Che Ho
Connolly
Mt i
Anolly
Wit Connolly
Caradian
Matty
Matthewa
Brooklyn
Orefere
Ney
Eddie
Madden
Legislature Delays Albany and Fitchburg Leases Amid Stormy Debate
Fitchburg base rail ad committee asks Legislature to delay until June 13 to study Albany and Fitchburg leases. The House clears its calendar for adjournment. railroad discussions focus on Fitchburg lease which will pass out of committee with little dissent. Attorney General Knowlton’s return slows Albany deliberations as votes hint at broader referendums.
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Qonterta
Albany
Fitchbu
Knowlton
New York
Palls Service
Metropolitan Park and Metropolitan Water Boards
Metropolitan Board of Public Works
Westminster Chambers
Donahue
Fall River
Fr. Barry Dead pastor of St. Cecilia's dies at 11
The Rev. Richard J. Barry, pastor at St. Cecilia's Church Belvidere Street Back Bay, died last night at 11 o'clock of heart disease at the parish house. He was 60 years old and guided the parish since 1888, overseeing the dedication of the present church in November. He was Boston born and educated at Boylston School English High School Laval University and St Sulpine Montreal.
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Richard J. Barry
St. Cecilia's Church
Belvidere Street
Bothna and
Belvidere Streets
Back Bay
Father Barry
St. Cecilia’'s
Richard John Barry
Boston
Wés
Boylston
Laval University
Quebec
Grand Seminaire of
Hastapam
Phael
Hyde Park
Barry
Europe
T . Nixths
Arty
Old Time Rivals to Meet Again in New England Track
Next Saturday at Soldiers Field Cambridge the Inter scholastic Athletic Association of New England hosts outdoor championships. Andover and Exeter lead entries with Andover favored to win. Exeter poses a tough challenge. Moran of Worcester High expected to win the half mile, Smith of Newburyport High likely top in 1000 yards, Gardner of Worcester Academy a strong pole vaulter, with Newburyport’s Smith also contend in high jump.
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Soldiers Field
Cambridge
Interscholastic Athletic Association of New England
Andover
Exeter
Abeu
Eeeine
Smith
Newburyport High
Moran
Worcester High
Newburyport
Gardner
Worcester Academy
St Louis fight ends with derailment of patrol car
A posse comitatus car on Fifteenth Street and Washington Avenue in St Louis was hit by two explosions and debris, flinging occupants from seats. Fifty four men aboard. two injured. Deputies fired into the air as the crowd dispersed amid demands by strikers’ lawyer. A business group seeks militia to restore order. petitions could reach 60,000 signatures.
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ST. Louis
Posse Comitatus
Fifteenth Street
Washington Avenue
Twenty-second Street
Chouteau Avenue
D. EB. Pleischman
Samuel Schwarzeburger
W. J. Stone
Tody
St. Louis Transit Company
Whittaker
Quebecs Big Fire Destroys Ste Etienne Plant
A fire at Prince Brothers & Co. lumber plant in Ste Etienne du Saguenay, Quebec, tonight destroyed the facility and telegraph office. Loss estimated at 400000 dollars. Forty families homeless and several believed killed. Fire is thought to have been started by colonists.
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Quebec
Ste. Etienne du Saguenay
Prince Brothers & Co
Rainbow Yacht Trials Off Bristol After Grounding Incident
Cornelius Vanderbilt's Rainbow, a 70 foot yacht, completed two sail trials with Nat Herreshoff aboard and Jack Parker leading thirteen English crew. The first trial began in light breeze and a flood tide pushed Rainbow onto Middle Ground flats where she were freed without damage. A stronger afternoon wind allowed a second trial with continued success until the club topsail was reduced.
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Bristol
R. I
Cornélius Vanderbilt
Rainbow
Nat Herreshoff
Jack Parker
Middle Ground
Iddle
Celestial Bicycle Race Scheduled At River Park
A one mile Celestial bicycle race is planned for Saturday evening at River Park with Boston and nearby Chinese representatives competing. Five riders will represent the area, with valuable prizes for first and second place. Practice sessions are held each morning at the riverside track and the event is billed as especially exciting.
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Charles River
Evon
Celestia
the. Chines Ares
Boston
Hinenewes
He River Park
Tufts College Tennis Championship Decides Humes Repeat
In the Tufts College Athletic Association finals, Wesley Goodrich Humes defeated A Merritt to win the college championship 6 4 6 4 6 4, repeating his title from last year while Thomas Knight and Merritt reached the prior round.
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Tufts College Athletic Association
Tufts College
Thomas
Knight
A. Merritt
Ienlane
Wesley Goodrich Humes
Humes
Michael's First Race at Charles River Park Event
A race event labeled Michael's First Race is planned at Charles River Park on June 18. The course covers twenty miles and features a scenic route along the river, attracting participants and onlookers from the local area.
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Charles River Park
Michael
Ray
Benefit for Miles Family Race Meet in Lynn
The Clover Cycle Club honors Harry BE Miles who died at Waltham on Memorial Day with a bicycle race meet on Glenmere track Lynn on Saturday afternoon June 9. Proceeds will go to his parents.
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Lynn
Clover Cycle Club
Harry BE. Miles
Waltham
Glenmere
Combination Park Racing Meets Returns at Summer Resort
A fragmented report notes Combination Park hosting racing events at a summer resort. It highlights the scene as a notable gathering of racing enthusiasts and references a past elact meeting and early races, with several unreadable names and details.
Eric Pape School of Art Scholarships Display
Six hundred dollars in prizes were awarded to winners in scholarships at the Eric Pape School of Art. An exhibition of pupils drawings and paintings follows at the Farragut building near Massachusetts avenue and Boylston street. The exhibition runs until June 9 and is free to the public.
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Prises
Eric Pape
Farragut
Massachusetts Avenue
Boylston Street
Summer Excursion Route Book Published by Pennsylvania RR
On June 1 the Pennsylvania Railroad will publish the 1900 Summer Excursion Route Book offering descriptive notes on over 1700 travel routes to Eastern resorts. The guide features maps and halftone scenes and is available at 26 Washington Street Boston for 10 cents or by mail for 20 cents.
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The
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
America
Pennsylvania Railroad
Washington Street
Boston
Mass
Chicago University Defeats Pennsylvania 10 to 6
Chicago University beat Pennsylvania 10 to 6 as Leary gave up nine earned runs in the first three innings before Layton relieved. The game was played in Philadelphia on June 5.
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Philadelphia
Chicago University
Pennsylvania
Leary
Layton
Chicago
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