Plans for Harvard Class Day June 21 Surprises Hinted
Harvard class day on June 21 plans are nearly complete with expected statue exercises and flowers to prevent rushes. The Hasty Pudding spread may be limited while Pi Eta and Delta Upsilon lead, with Him Lawrence as first marshal guiding events on campus. The Yale debate star Iain Bill is noted for past victories in Harvard contests.
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Dekete
Uncertain couple quarrels over meals and proofs
In a brief exchange, a husband complains of corned beer and cabbage for the fourth time this week. His wife retorts she must finish proof sheets for her new book One Hundred Dainty Dinners.
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Marie
Thomas
Southern house servants as local info brokers and gossip
A Southern woman notes an aristocracy among house servants who relay scraps of information to field hands and guests n the dinner table. The piece describes how servants track public events and discuss figures like McKinley and Dewey, shaping household opinions through casual conversations.
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Gabe
Riatey
Hanne
Renna
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Maree McKinsey
Hannah
Aspen
Dewey
Maine
Transit Commission weighs Harbor tunnel routes under Boston
With the Washington street subway revival in play the East Boston tunnel may shift to a new harbor crossing path. Borings begun last week will map soil and help decide a 1300 foot longer route if the straight line is chosen. Seven lines have been studied and four remain viable as the commission narrows to a final harbor crossing plan.
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Breaks Surge Across City In Coordinated robberies
Over the past weeks housebreakers have operated with audacity and apparent planning. Police believe an organized gang targets various city sections, repeating a methodical pattern. After previous Roxbury breaks, heavy police presence reduced crime briefly before thieves shifted downtown, continuing daily incidents since late April.
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Roxbury
Firemen Seek Back Wages At Hub Brewery
Three firemen at the Hub brewery threaten to quit Tuesday evening unless eight weeks of wages are paid. The union plans to present the grievance next Monday night. The brewery, under a receiver, stores about five thousand dollars worth of wet goods and keeps remen and engineers at their posts to guard stock.
No Strike Flops At Winchester McKay Shops
A threatened machinists strike at the McKay shops in Winchester failed to occur yesterday. Five visiting local strikers urged Winchester workers to quit. Boston police and Winchester guards stood watch. By 10 o clock the Goodyear strikers arrived from Boston, but no disturbance happened and workers returned to duty.
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Goodyear
Canada to Prepare for War Says Halifax Chronicle
An article titled Defenceless Canada argues Canada must train a population in shooting riding and marching and learn military drill. It calls for readying volunteer battalions and warns defences should be strengthened to face possible war with the United States or empire dangers.
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Marlboro Pest House Troubles
Anxiety over amalipox at the contagion hospital eased by a Board of Health bulletin. Dr. Frank L. Marsh and Dr. Cote announced Nurse Mary McCarthy of Boston has varioloid and Nurse Beatrice Dyer of Worcester is convalescent.
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Cote
Mary McCarthy
Boston
Béatrice Dyer
Worcester
Winchester Strikers Fail To Endorse Walkout
Last Saturday about 150 workers gathered in Winchester to urge a strike but failed to gain support. Of 80 factory employees, only 90 are said to be union members. Efforts to form a Winchester local union stalled over hall access, leading to transfer of members to Boston Lodge 94. Discharges sparked anger, yet yesterday’s outcome shows no immediate strike mood.
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Boston
Contractors relent on eight hour day for Newton area carpenters
NEWTON June 7 Three more contractors who refused on June 1 to grant the carpenters of Newton Watertown and Waltham an eight hour day have given in Higgins Nickerson Newtonville Z W Grove Newton and William Kellar West Newton.
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Higgins
Special Meeting of Stone Masons Union No 9
The Stone Masons Union No 9 call a special meeting at 6 Eliot Street on Tuesday evening for important business and to discuss urgent union matters. Members are urged to attend for updates and decisions affecting local work.
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Gece
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Tuesa Nigi Ae
Toheed
Chase Down Stairs by Safe Man Survives Fall at Marietta
Harry Moore of Williamstown narrowly escaped serious harm when a rope snapped while lifting a heavy iron gate up a stairway at Marietta Transfer Company. Moore fell down the stairs but survived with bruises as horses pulled the ropes before the mishap.
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Williamstown
Guild
Narrow escape from rolling iron safe in city street
A man narrowly avoided being crushed by a heavy iron safe that descended a flight of stairs and rolled into a street. He was not fatally hurt, only slight injuries to hip and leg, and was taken to a hospital after the incident damaged stairs and walls.
Harvard Commencement Dinners and Circus at Wellesley
A reminiscence recalls old Harvard commencement dinners as social showcases and notes a sensational scene described as a circus with Wellesley maids in attendance. The passage highlights lavish events and campus humor from earlier eras.
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Harvard
Wellesley
Famous Englishwoman Seeks Atlantic Crossing For Cook Book
A noted Englishwoman plans an Atlantic crossing to obtain a highly sought cook book. The article highlights chapters and recipes from the treasured volume, with several sections illustrating areas of interest from the old work.
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Aera
The Most Unhappy Woman in the World
A rich talented woman laments her social position and unhappy marriage in a melodrama style narrative. The piece centers on her sense of confinement and personal dissatisfaction amid public scrutiny.
A Centenarian Doll Worth a Fortune
The Sunday Post features a centenarian doll captured by the paper's photographer for the little people.
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Sunday Post
Edison Announces New Battery Invention Stirs Science World
Edison unveiled a new battery device generating buzz across scientific circles. The breakthrough promises advances in energy storage and portable power, drawing attention from researchers and industry observers.
Two Boston Millionaires Living Odd Lives Revealed
The Sunday Post uncovers a strange true tale of two Boston millionaires. One slept in a prison cell by choice while the other married a mysterious blonde unknown to society. The paper reveals her identity and shows her photo.
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June Honeymoon Train Brings Eight Bridal Couples
A local postman reports a lighthearted incident on a June honeymoon train carrying eight bridal couples. He notes the event was fun and adds a casual eyewitness detail from the scene.
Vermont Girl Bewitches Paris With Harp Magic
A Vermont girl captivates Paris with her harp performance. A striking portrait accompanies the feature, highlighting her musical charm and international appeal.
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Paris
Their Servants How Boston Society Women Treat Servants
A descriptive feature by a new writer examines how prominent Boston ladies manage and interact with their household staff, revealing social norms, power dynamics, and hidden tensions behind the genteel exterior.
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Boston
Charlestown Plans for June 17 Jubilee Celebration
A brief notice outlines Charlestown's June 17 celebration plans and highlights new features for the YMCA Jubilee programme including accessible transfer options from the 1 toad.
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Charlestown
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