Dorchester High School Battalion Exhibition and Drill
Dorchester High School will hold its annual exhibition and drill in the High School Hall on Talbot today at 1:30. The program includes battalion drill from Companies C and D, individual drills for seniors and juniors with prizes, ending in a battalion parade and dance. Floor director is Major Ralph G. Hinkley with Captains Vinal Scannel Hooper Wadsworth Tarbox and Adjutant McQuade assisting.
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Orchester High School
Dorchester High School
Talbot
Ralph G. Hinkley
Eugene Vinal
Robert Scannel
Harry Hooper
William Wadsworth
Alfred Tarbox
Lewis McQuade
Opportunistic openings in New England business offer
A terse recruitment note describes two exclusive opportunities for capable men in New England. It seeks active or silent partners and managers for a high profit venture with no public stock, requiring good character, finances, and references. Confidential interviews possible through H. C. B. at the Post.
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Regal
Ely
New Gland
United States
New England
Post
Britain’s All British Ship Combine News Doubted
London June 6 The English press reports on a unified British shipping combine appear premature and likely influenced by motives. Lords Strathcona Rothschild and Baring Bros deny involvement while Morgans dismiss the project as unlikely to change the competitive landscape. Sir Alfred Jones of Elder Dempster declines to comment.
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London
Associated Press
Lord Strathcona
Mount Royal
Canada
Lord Rothschild
Baring Bros
Morgans
Tarte
Atlantic Shipping Combine
Morgan
Alfred Jones
Elder, Dempster *& Co
Plummer Denies Every Charge In Bribery Hearing
In Portland Maine June 6 the Plummer bribery case moved quickly as the prosecution rested its case after under three hours and the accused deputy faced cross examination. Plummer denied the charges claiming the Ford loans were legitimate business and that he sought evidence against saloons while aiding seizures. He disputed messenger testimony and noted a seizure at Ford's place on April 2 but said much time was spent on the Graffam murder case. The session closed with cross examination incomplete.
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Portland
Plummer
Ford
Callahan
Hiquor
Graffam
Kennedy Died of Alcoholism in Fall River Incident
Fall River June 6 Medical examiner Buck performed an autopsy on Thom Kennedy found dead in a cellar on Van Buren Street last night. He died from asphyxiation due to alcoholism after sleeping with his head resting on a ladder. Five men were arrested in connection with the death. three released, two held for autopsy results.
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Fall River
Buck
Thom’. Kennedy
van Buren Street
Kennedy
Hanna Urges Panama Route In Senate Canal Debate
Senator Hanna of Ohio urged the Panama route for the Isthmian Canal arguing it is an open book while the Nicaragua plan faces unknown difficulties and volcano risks. He cited ship masters and pilots favoring Panama and urged business justifications for the $200 million project.
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Washington
Senate
Hanna
Ohio
Panama
Nicaragua
Nicaragua Canal
Panama Canal
Condemned President Sparks Debate on Anarchy Bill
Washington June 6 General de bate closed amid sharp criticism from Alabama Democrat Richardson who condemned the Presidents Memorial Day Arlington remarks and lynching references. Littlefield wrapped up a 90 minute legal argument on the anti-anarchy bill as key sections faced changes and a House substitute risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Richardson
Arlington
Lincoln
Grant
Littlefield
Senate
House
May record shows 50 suicides and 134 Brights deaths in Chicago
Chicago health officials report May 1902 as the peak month with 50 suicides, the highest on record, and 134 Bright's disease deaths, both rising alongside pneumonia. The surge is linked to uric acid poisoning, prompting calls to broaden public health focus beyond consumption.
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Chicago, Ill
Health Department
Chicago
Bright
Repudiation by Monahan Over Printing Plant Report
Tax superintendent Monahan repudiates a March 20 printing plant report. He did not sign or authorize the signature and has retained counsel. The issue follows an Expert Accountant Chase report showing nearly $40,000 loss over five years and a weak current year. Monahan left the plant January 18. fiscal year ended February 1. He says Superintendent Whalen asked him to sign the report. he refused due to uncertainty about the figures.
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Monahan
M. T. Monahan
Chase
Whalen
Smith's Kidney Pills promoted as cure-all remedy
A Massachusetts testimonial letter touts Smith's Buchu Lithia Kidney Pills as a universal cure for kidney and bladder diseases including Bright's Disease and diabetes. The notice claims rapid relief, cites a satisfied user Frank Bean and his wife, and promotes pills at 25 cents per box sold by W F Smith with mail delivery from Boston.
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W. F. Smith
Smith
Malden
Mass
MR. Smith
Bright
Mrs. Bean
Frank Bean
Grove St
Saxonia Arrives With New Boston Record
Cunard liner Saxonia, Capt Warr, docks at Boston at 7:15 pm after a record Boston crossing of 7 days 11 hours 45 minutes from Queenstown May 30. Quarantined about three hours. 1175 aboard, with numerous saloon and steerage passengers listed.
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Cunard Line
Saxonia
Warr
Boston
Queenstown
H. A. Barber
A. EB. Brock
Brock
H. A. B. Campbell
B. 8. Campbell
A. C. Clapp
B. H. Fabens
Fabens
M. G. Fisher
W. Fisher
E. G. Fisher
B. Fisher
Reginald Foster
A. Ss. Lewis
William E. Lincoln
Lincoln
Robert W. Lord
Lord
Daniel Merriman
Merriman
R. B. Merriman
Alfred Moodie
Morrissey
Margaret S. Robertson
Agnes S. Robertson
Eugene F. Rogers
Rogers
J. S. Rumsey
E. V. Rumsey
E. S. Rumsey
Lucy Sharman
KE. G. Sharman
G. H. Shuttleworth
E. L. Sprink
Sprink
T. Staynes
G. Staynes
C. 8. Tanner
Tanner
GE Restores Stock Equity After Dividends Declared
New York June 6 The General Electric Company directors declared a 2 percent quarterly dividend and a 66 2 3 percent stock dividend to be paid July 15 to holders of record at the close of business on June 7 The move restores the pre 1898 capital structure and adds 40 shares to a 100 share holding.
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New York
General Electric Company
Palmo tonic advertised for debility and youthfulness
All men experiencing declining physical or mental endurance are urged to use Palmo tablets despite costs of delaying treatment. The ad claims the remedy makes users look and feel younger, priced at 50 cents per box with a box count offer and a money back guarantee, sold through Walker-Rintels Drug Co and several local agents at multiple addresses.
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Walker-Rintels Drug CO
Dewey Sq
B. F. Bradbury
Washington St
F. H. Putnam
School St
C. F. Eaton
Klein's
Tremont and
Boylston
Grain shipments surge as port exports top weeks
A week of brighter prospect signs for grain shippers with six steamers loading 326 299 bushels of wheat bound for Liverpool Rotterdam Hull and London from the port. Arcadia Vancouver and others sail empty or with limited cargo as a slower past week and heavier 1901 totals loom in comparison. The Mayflower damaged slightly in a collision but resumes service while coal barge traffic shifts to ice trade along the Kennebec and Philadelphia routes.
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Sylvania
New England
Liverpool
Livondon
Rotterdam
Buffalo
Hull
Eng
Arcadia
Hamburg
Philadelphia
Vancouver
Portland
Potter
Cunarder
Altonia
Europe
Mayflower
Nantasket Steamboat Company
India Wharf
Philadelphia & Reading Transportation System
Kennebec
Bethayres
Elmwood
Paxtang
Kennebec River
Spartan
South Gardiner
Green's Ledge
Islesboro
Long
Rainsford
Deer Island
Nellie
William Wilkie
Delaware River Ship Building Works
Chester
Penn
Roach’s Ship Yard
Ocean Steamship Company
City of
Memphis
Savannah
New York
George C. Savage
T Wharf
Haddock
Azorian
Provincetown
Hattie M. Knowlton
Samoset
Allen H. Jones
Open Air Services At National Baseball Grounds This June
Religious services will be held Sundays at 4 PM in June at National Baseball Grounds Columbus Ave. Evangelistic Association of New England and Evangelical Alliance of Boston organize. Speakers include John Willis Baer and Rev A C Dixon. Chorus of 500 led by C C Case. after meeting led by H G Wellington with 300 in Bible class. Several pastors have consented to attend.
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National Baseball Grounds
Columbus Avenue
Evangelistic Association of New England
Eivangelical Alliance of Boston
John Willis Baer
United Society of Christian Endeavor
A. C. Dixon
Ruggles Street Baptist Church
C. C. Case
H. G. Wellington
A. H. Plumb
D. D
Walnut Avenue Congregational Church
C. E. Davis
Tremont M
Herbert S. Johnson
Warren Avenue Baptist Church
W. T. McElveen
Shawmut Avenue
J. J Dunlop
Roxbury
Halifax brings fishermen and cargo amid harbor bustle
The Plant line steamer Halifax arrived at Lewis wharf with passengers from Charlottetown and Halifax and included several fishermen sent home by the US consul. The article notes tugboat activity, crew rotations, ship salvages, and upcoming sailings of the Olivette and other vessels in Boston harbor.
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Plant
Halifax
Lewis Wharf
Charlottetown
Po. E. I
Port Hawkesbury
C. B
N. S
United States
John Hanlon
Oregon
Frank Perry
James Taylor
Gloucester
Colonan
Charles Martell
Constellation
Allain Fisher
Lizzie M. Stanley
Fred Stubbs
Emily
Chandler
Long Wharf
Liverpool
Queenstown
Robert C. Warr
Saxonia
Cunard Line
Barr
Sylvania
New York
Boston
George W. Wells
Metropolitan Coal Company
C. L. Meyer
Peninsular & Occidental Company
Pasenger
Indian
East Boston
Robert Fraser
Merchants and Miners’ Transportation Company
Juniata
Baltimore
Bond
Shipping News Miniature Almanac June 7
Shipping notices list arrivals of steamers Saxonia and Altonia with extensive passenger and cargo details, plus numerous schooners and tugs. It records sailings, voyages from Halifax to Portsmouth, Balti more, New York, and St John, with numerous vessel names and destinations reflecting a busy maritime trade.
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Altonia
Liverpool
Eng
Soteri
Port Antonio
Jam
Tberla
Biban
Cuba
Hugoma
Norfolk
Seaboard
New York
Mary F. Barrett
Newport News
Manuel R. Cuza
St. John
N. B
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San Francisco
Summer ST
Women’s Store
Chickering
Ralph G. Huckley
Dorchester High School Battalion
Hearn
Lewis S&s. M.quade
Eizing
Sen. Ingalls
Boston Herald
Board of Health
Summer Street
Ani
Anheuser-Busch
Nature
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Ass
St. Louis
Electric
Eleanor Ll. Wright
Lambert
Eastern Dredging Company
Hoosac Docks
Shipping News
Miniature Almanac
Alex ‘Martin
Pye
Sandburg
Portsmouth
C. C. Co
H. K. Dimock
Baker
Thompson
Bath
Bay State
Oliver
Jackson
Fredericton
M. D
Anderson
Chevenne
Stella B. Kaplan
Merritt
Baker’ Palmer
McLaughlin
Agnes E. Manson
Perth Amboy
Byssus
Brait
Salem
Bonanza
Newburyport
Concord
Hewitt
Dunlo
Pemberton
Plymouth
Newport
Dudley Pray
Coffin
Cora
Dora
Wyalusing
Farnham
Virginian
Gondon
Prince George
Yarmouth
Admiral Sampson
Egda
Louisburg
St. Croix
Fastport
Sea King
Hampshire
Lynn
S. O. Co
N. Y
Buenos Aires
B. B. Hardwick
Cismentsport
Annapolis
J. B. Marttin
St. Pierre
Mig
Bangor
Mary A. Hall
Charleston
8. C
Valdare
Bear River
Therese
New Carlisle
P. Q
D'Escousse
Grenada
Atwood
Boothbay
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