Johnson Arrives Tonight for Burns Johnson Fight Coverage
Jack Johnson the colored heavyweight champion arrives in the Hub this afternoon to view Burns Johnson fight pictures at the Columbia Theatre. He will be introduced on stage at Columbia and then continues to Boston to resume training for his bout with Kaufmann. Sandy Ferguson also plans to challenge Johnson while in town.
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Jack Johnson
Lil Artha
New York
Columbia
Sandy Ferguson
Chelsea
Johnson
Boston
Kaufmann
Middlesex School Varsity Oarsmen Defeat Harvard Freshmen
The Middlesex School four-oared crew from Concord defeated Harvard's freshman four by a length and a half in a three-quarter mile Charles River race. Middlesex also beat Harvard's third crew by a half length while losing to the second crew by a full length. Talbot at No. 8 jumped his slide early as the freshman second crew overtook the Middlesex lead.
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Middlesex School
Concord
Harvard
Charles River
Middlesex
Talbot
Ford Cars Lead In Transcontinental Race To Seattle
The first two vehicles to reach St Louis from New York in the Chicago to Seattle race were Fords. They completed the 25 hour run despite poor roads. The Shawmut Boston entry delayed departure from Chicago.
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T. Louis
New York
Seattle
Fords
Chicago
Boston
New Britain Defeats New Haven In Open Playoff Match
New Britain beat New Haven 18 to 8 in a regional contest with Springfield at 3 and Bridgeport 2 while Holyoke led Hartford 4 to 3 in a nearby score update.
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New Britain
New Haven
Springfield
Bridgeport
Holyoke
Hartford
Boston Night in Gotham Showdown for Big Pin Teams
Boston three team entrants led by the Post compete in Madison Square Garden as New Yorkers evaluate whether Greater Boston can crack the National Bowling Association event. Hopes hinge on Marston’s form and scores like 696 in recent play. The trio, Faneuils and Ebonites, seek top 25 with 314 four man squads vying for honors.
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Boston
Boston Post
Faneuils
Ebonites
Greater
Gothamites
Madison Square Garden
National Bowling Association
E. L. C. Hales
George G. Harris
James P. Puffer
Frank J. Kiernan
John H. Kenney
Marston
New York
New Boston
The
Post
Garden
Boston Women Star in Tennis Journey
In Philadelphia at Haverford the final round of the Pennsylvania and Eastern States women’s championship saw Edith Rotch of Boston beat Rachel Harlan of Philadelphia 7-5 7-5. Eleanor Sears of Boston defeated Match 6-3 2-8 6-4. Sears Fenno won doubles 7-5 8-6 7-5. Mixed doubles Sears Clothier beat Harlan Rendell 3-6 6-2 6-3, with Fenno and Wren set to meet them for the title.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Haverford
Edith Rotch
Boston
Rachel Harlan
Eleanor Sears
Miss Match
Marion Fenno
Evelyn Sears
Miss Curtis
W. J. Clothier
D. J. Rendell
Miss Fenno
Mr. Wren
Moore To Lead Princeton Track Team Next Year
James T. Moore of Elmira New York was elected Princeton University track captain for next year. Although lacking a college letter he was chosen for his unique ability and long track experience, and he holds the world's interscholastic pole vault record from Mercersburg Academy.
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Princeton
N. J
James T. Moore
Elmira
N. Y
Princeton University
Moore
Mercersburg Academy
Medford High Defeats Quincy High In 8-1 Game
Medford High beat Quincy High 8 to 1 in an afternoon matchup. The scoreline shows Medford led 4 to 1 after six innings before breaking it open late. Batteries: Fahey and Rose for Medford, Bates and Chapman for Quincy.
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Quincy
Medford High
Quincy High
R.H.E. Medford
Fahey and
Rose
Bates and
Chapman
Filipino murderers escape en route to execution
Three natives convicted of killing Dr. William James, anthropologist with the Chicago Columbian Museum, escaped from guards while being transported to Manila for execution and are now at large.
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Manila
William James
Chicago
Braganza Sues Over Sold Wife After Neighbor Purchase
Portland reporter describes John Braganza's suit against H Ruddat after Braganza allegedly sold his wife for 150 dollars to Ruddat and Braganza then sues to recover the affections. A bill of sale with the wife’s signature reportedly accompanied the claim.
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Portland
Ore
John Braganza
H. Ruddat
Ruddat
Hall Clock Gift To Representative Ham
Representative Harry Ham of Morchester, soon to wed, received a half clock of cherry yesterday from fellow Representatives. John Rousmaniere of Roxbury presented it. The usual gift is a silver chest, but the House broke the time honored custom with this clock offering.
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Harry Ham
Morchester
John Rousmaniere
Roxbury
Search for missing Moody brother spans Somerville street
A letter to the Post from Alma F. Moody of 22 Tufts Street Somerville asks aid in finding her brother Frederick L. Moody Jr last seen eleven years ago when he was eight years old. He is described as having dark hair and brown eyes.
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Alma F. Moody
Tufts Street
Somerville
Frederick L. Moody, Jr
Armory
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Banquet Marks 271st Anniversary
Brilliant uniforms and eulogies highlight a banquet at Faneuil Hall for the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company. Captain Frank L. Camrell leads as newly elected commander. Caleb Chase portrait presentation honors the late commander and longtime benefactor. Speechs praise Chase's kindness and public service while officers receive tributes. The day features a city parade from the armory to Old South and a drumhead election naming officers for the year.
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Faneuil Hall
Company of the Ancients
Artillery
Frank L. Camrell
The
Ancients
Kingdom of Man
Camrell
William A. Morse
Caleb Chase
Chase
Armory
Old South
Stephen H. Roblin
John D. Nichols
James A. Davis
Old Guard of
New York
Fifth Regiment
Maryland
Worcester Continentals
Providence Light Guards
Boston
Veteran Mariner Dead Provincetown
Thomas Lewis, past grand of Marine Lodge No. 9 and member of King Hiram Lodge, died at his home in Provincetown. He was 70 years old, son of Nathaniel and Azubah Lewis, born there. He began sea life at 10, became captain of a Grand Banks schooner by 20, later did shore fishing and served as selectman and assessor.
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Provincetown
Thomas Lewis
Marine Lodge No. 9
King Hiram Lodge
A. F
A. M
Nathaniel and
Azubah Lewis
Grand Banks
Lewis
Cuba
New England
California
Fire Devastates Attleboro Jewelry Plant
A $20,000 fire struck the Smith & Richardson jewelry plant on the top floor of Robinson Hulding No 1 in Attleboro. Employee Louis D. Blair suffered severe facial burns when he hurled water on burning chemicals. Fire Chief H R Packard was incapacitated by fumes and found unconscious in a hallway.
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Attleboro
Smith & Ricaardson
Robinson Hulding No
Louis D. Blair
Smith & Richardson
H. R. Packard
Fire Department
Auto Hits and Injures Girl in Storey Avenue Incident
Newburyport June 7 Miss Catherine Istead of West Newbury was struck by a car as she stepped from an electric vehicle on Storey avenue. She suffered unconsciousness multiple bruises and strained muscles with feared internal injuries. she was carried to a farmhouse where movement was deemed unsafe.
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Newburyport
Catherine Isteed
West Newbury
Storey Avenue
O Callaghan's Silk Dress Sale Draws Large Crowd
The Sunday Post reports O Callaghan's silk dress sale drew a great throng to the store. Pongee rajahs messalines taffetas tussahs and washable foulards attracted buyers with exceptional values. The sale, ongoing this week, is expected to be one of the largest in the store's history.
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O'callaghan’s
Sunday Post
Palmer Memorial Unveiled at Wellesley College
Unveiling ceremonies in Houghton Memorial Chapel honor Alice Freeman Palmer former college president. Italian marble memorial designed by Daniel Chester French stands to the right of the chapel entrance featuring an altar flame and a benevolent figure guiding a young girl holding a lit lamp.
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Wellesley
Houghton Memorial
Wellesley College
Alice Freeman Palmer
Daniel Chester French
Balch Critiques Recall Plans At Bethany Church Meeting
Francis N. Balch of the Good Government Association told Bethany Brotherhood members that John F. would have faced an overwhelming recall under a previous mayoral era. He contrasted two charter plans with Plan 1 seen as backward and Plan 2 as progressive.
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Fitzgerald
Francis
N. Balch
Good Government Association
Bethany Brotherhood
Bethany Baptist Church
Balch
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Connecticut
Gotham
Faneuil
Ebonite
BY Harry B. Center
Mr. Morse
Mr. Chase
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Avery
William H. Allen
Sidney M. Hedges
J. Homer Edgerly
Oakes
Taft
Louis A. Frothingham
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Hibbard
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R. H. Patterson
Fort Banks
Army
Navy
John L. Parker
Grand Army
Stephen D. Roblin
C. Baker Clotworthy
National Guard
Clarence H. Knowlton
State House
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Washington
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Beacon
Draper
Old South Meeting House
Milk
Congress
High
Tremont
Boylston Streets
Drumhead
Charles 8. Dermrott
George A. Shackford
William N. McKenna
West Roxbury
Philip B. Bruce
Brook
Lin
Franklin L. Codman
Dorchester
Frank J. Howard
Ralph C. Goudey
Somervil
Clarence J. McKenzie
Elmer BP. Knight
Reading
John R. Newman
Winchester
William B. Lantz
Gloucester
Walter C. Lewis
Haverhill
George E. Taft
West Somerville
Elmer G. Foster
Alfred J. Lill
Edward R. Gregory
Emery Grover
Needham
George H. Allen
William L. Willey
George KE. Hall
Touraine
Samuel C. Lawrence
Battery A
First Battalion Light Artillery
F. B. Wentworth
Mariner
O’callaghan
Wickinley
Isle OF Pines
Isle OF Pines Company
P. J. Evans
Federal St
Mass
McKinley Colonies
Palmer
John F
Proverb Hunt
Deartment Stores
Boston Sunday Post
P. O
Office of the Post
Daily Post
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