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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1902

Page

2

City in turmoil calm after strict orders and troop presence

The authorities issued orders to arrest violators of peace in the fighting zone while warning and potentially firing on noncompliant crowds. The streets were quiet after the first car crossed the city line as troop enforcement began. A deputy shot a boy in the neck was alive and hospitalized with serious, but possibly survivable, injuries. Mayor Fitzgerald closed saloons at 5 pm to curb disturbances, following Governor Kimball's law and order proclamation and a city notice.

Fitzgerald Kimball

Army to adopt khaki uniforms and simplified gear

The United States Army plans a major uniform reform led by Secretary Root. Officers and enlisted men would switch to khaki, drop full-length knickerbockers, and use lighter weapons. Officers gain a visor cap and a canvas bag replacing the knapsack, foreseeing new dress by year’s end.

Washington United States Army Root Roct Secretary Root Congress Ngress

Newtons first round ends in club championship play

The first round of the Newton Centre Golf Club championship concluded this afternoon on the Newton Centre course. Stuart J defeated Hovey, while Gilbert beat another unnamed opponent in a day of match play with the second round set for June 18.

Newton Newton Centre Stuart HA. Hovey A. Gilbert Bie

Class Day at Tufte College Closes With Oration and Song

Meidford June 18 Today marked Tufte College class day with severe weather not dampening events. Seniors welcomed by President Capen held chapel services, heard Arthur Morse and Richard Coolidge speak, attended a tree oration by Forrest Lunt, and a historian talk by Herbert Pierre. The day ended with a class ode, glee club concert, private spreads, a dance, and a promenade concert.

Capen Arthur H. Morse Salem Richard B. Coolidge Portland Marion L. Titus West Somerville Victor Salem Cadet Orchestra Goddard Gymnasium Chapel Ballou Hall Forrest S. Lunt Somerville College Hill Herbert R. Pierre Arlington Heights Joseph G. Bay Unionville Glee Club Barnum Museum

Congress and Pere Marquette statue merits quick approval

The piece argues Congress should accept Wisconsin’s Pere Marquette statue for the Hall of Representatives. It praises Marquette’s mission and exploration, contrasts with Rochambeau, and urges timely action to honor his legacy and Christian virtues.

Hall of Representatives Washington Adams Winthrop Clinton Webster Jackson Jefferson Benton Hamilton Stark Lincoln Cass Shields Garfield Wisconsin Pere Marquette Congress Rochambeau France United States Marquetté Great West Marquette

Tufts Defeats Dartmouth In Third Annual Series

In Medford on June 18 Tufts beat Dartmouth 10 to 3 at Tufts Oval. Tufts showed stronger batting and fielding, with Plunkett Newick and Ree contributing in the win as Dartmouth struggled for runs across the innings.

Medford Tufts Dartmouth Tufts Oval Ee Ae Plunkett Newick and Ree

Unclear Summary From Fragmented Scores

Brief list of yesterday games shows New Haven and Newark results with scattered team pairings and scores. Several lines reference cities Rochester Toronto and Ann Arbor Cornell but details are incomplete.

New Haven New London Hartford Newark Jersey City Worcester Rochester

Postum Tea Reverses Health Decline From Coffee Use

A Nebraska woman describes years of coffee related illness including dyspepsia and heart pain. After switching to Postum and Grape-Nuts Breakfast Food she reports tumor disappearance, restored digestion, and renewed vigor over five years, crediting Postum for her health.

Kearney Neb Postum Co Battle Creek Mich

Commencement at New England Conservatory In Tremont Temple

The 1902 class of 68 graduates from the New England Conservatory of Music will graduate next Wednesday at Tremont Temple at 2 30 PM. Most are women and the program includes vocal and instrumental pieces plus a 50 piece Peacevery Orchestra. Diplomas will be conferred by Director George W Chadwick. Notables include Sarah Morton Linéa Watkins Clara May Bull Gertrude Rockefeller Theodore J Irwin Edward A Kingsley Homer Humphrey. Alumnae reception follows in Conservatory parlors.

New England Conservatory of Music Tremont Temple College of Oratory Peacevery Identes P. Gardner Conservatory Wil Aidréss George W. Chadwick Sarah Morton Watkins Clara May Bull Gertrude HK. Rockefeller Theo Dore John Irwin Edward A. Kingsley Homer Humphrey New England Conservatory Alicia Wandy Ridward Kingsley Sarah D. Morton Gertrude E. Rockefeller Rockefeller John D. Rockefeller Sleeper Hall Luella Thompson Portia Grace Pottbery Shylock

Medford honors Miss Hattie Wait after fifty years of teaching

In Medford on June 13 a reception for Miss Hattie Francis Wait of the James School celebrated half a century of teaching. Former pupils formed the guest list and the assembly hall of the high school on Forest Street provided decor with greenery hydrangeas and peonies.

Hattie Frances Wait Medford Hattie Francis Wait The James School Forest Street A. §. Herriott Cc. B. Swift C. A. Morse C. N. Jones Wait Bliss Boutenhouse L. J. Canning Parsons Gilket Detwyler Aa L. Hartshorne Louise McLoud Rose Plunkett Madge Johnson Edith Cushing

Yale and Princeton Prepare for Decisive Polo Grounds Game

Yale University and Princeton teams left for New York as Yale schedules the decisive Polo Grounds game tomorrow morning. Yale posted its batting order and players Metcalf Wear Barnwell Cote Winslow Guernsey while Princeton aimed for a strong performance and expressed confidence. A large student demonstration greeted the players at the station.

New Haven Conn Yale University New York City Polo Grounds Yale Metcalf Wear J. J Barnwell C. F Cote Winslow c Guernse Princeton New York Cap’ ‘Steinwerder

Malden High 25 Everett High 8 in Suburban league clash

Malden High routed Everett High 25 to 8 to seize the league lead. Melrose sits second at 3-1, Everett and Medford both at 2-3. standings show Everett tied with Medford after the decisive Suburban High School Baseball League game in Malden.

Malden Malden High Everett High Melrose Everett Medford

British Schooner Annie Laura Likely to Sink on Shovelful Shoal

June 13 report from Chatham says the British schooner Annie Laura ran onto Shovelful Shoal Sunday and appears doomed. Lathe cargo salvage is being landed here under the underwriters' agent at 60 percent salvage.

Annie Laura Chatham Annie Laura

Factory Fire at H. M. Rosenblatt Brick Factory

Fire destroyed the four story Rosenblatt & Co. novelty factory at Second and Oxford streets Philadelphia on June 13 injuring a dozen workers. Fire spread to adjacent John Hoffet Public School and three dwellings with nine more damaged. Fire began in the annex celluloid room probable from crossed wires. Katie Scheidel, 15, was badly burned aiding a net rescue. Losses estimated at $165,000.

Philadelphia Penn H. M. Rosenblatt & Co Second Oxford Streets John Hoffet Leather Works Rosenblatt & Col Katie Scheidell Rosenblatt

Two Drownings Off Chester Sloop Capsize Claims Two Lives

Captain Hannett Robbins of Port Norris New Jersey and Mrs Piluma Haines of Camden New Jersey drowned when a sloop capsized off Chester during a sudden gust. Three others aboard were rescued by the nearby United States launch Cadet.

Chester Penn Hannett Robbins Port Norris N. J Piluma Haines Camden United States

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