Wellesley Float Day Draws Thousands For Crews
At Wellesley College on June 16 a large crowd gathered near Lake Wa ban for Float Day events. Senior leadership organized the regatta with crews from 96 to Special, listing captains coxswains and rowers across four classes, with distinctive colors and substitutes.
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Wellesley
Lake Waban
Wellesley College
Waban
Wuane
Loch Learoca
Aimy S. Lake
Clara R. Keene
Amy S. Lake
Grace Godfrey
Theresa L. Huntington
Kula M. Cusning
May F. Davenport
May W. Montgomery
Cora Noyes
Helen M. Copron
Mary Finlay
Bow
Helen Gerwood
Mary L. Norris
Eva Pritchard
Emma C. Wall
Martha ‘T. Griswold
Clara W.rown
Mabel E. Leonard
Vera F. Douglass
H. Corinne Wagner
Martha T. Griswold
Jessie C. Nickerson
Mary Lauderbach
Cora M. Thompson
Mary E. Colhoun
Substitutes
Winona M. Martin
Adaline Putnam
Evelyn L. Taft
Phillips Exeter closes class of 1896 exercises begin
Exeter New Hampshire June 16 1896 Phillips Exeter Academy commences its closing exercises with the class of 1896 led by First Marshal Charles Newton Prouty Jr and Second Marshal Maynard Brewer Gilman. Orator John Edwin Benton of Boston speaks on democratic principles as class historian John Allan Child recaps events.
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Exeter
N. H
Phillips Exeter Academy
Charles Newton Prouty, Jr
Spencer
Maynard Brewer Gilman
Manchester
Mass
John C. Elsworth
South Bend
Ind
John
Ralph Fanning Butts
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Daniel Gardner Stark
Montrose
Penn
Moody School Graduates at Greenfield Exercises
The Moody School for Boys held graduation exercises in Greenfield with D. L. Moody and hundreds in attendance. J. N. Hart of New London presided. Rev. G. Glenn Atkins, Rev. Dr. Scofield, H. B. Silliman, and Frank Wood spoke. Diplomas awarded with prizes: Cambridge University prize $20 to Gaylord W. Douglass. Allen prizes to A. T. Smith, F. L. Smith, Ernest A. Yarrow. Harrel penmanship prizes to Edward Van derbilt and others. alumni prizes for debate to George W. Barrus and others.
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George W. Barrus
Thomas Travis
J. D. Sachenthal
Massachusetts Agricultural College trustees meet at commencement
The Massachusetts Agricultural College held its third day of commencement with trustees meeting. Nathaniel J. Bowditch of Framingham was named to the faculty and course of study committee, replacing Francis H. Appleton who resigned. Charles A. Gleason of New Braintree was named to purchase the Clark estate for the college. J Howe Demond of Northampton W H Sessions of Boston and N J Lowditch formed a committee to supervise the $9000 legislative grant expenditure.
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Amherst
Massachusetts Agricultural College
Nathaniel J. Bowditch
Framingham
Francis H. Appleton
Charles A. Gleason
New Braintree
Clark
J. Howe Demond
Northampton
W. H. Sessions
Boston
N. J. Lowditch
Cambridge High and Manual Training Diploma Day
Mayor Bancroft presided at the Cambridge High and Manual Training School graduation exercises held last evening at Sanders Theatre. He presented diplomas to a large cohort of graduates in a ceremony reflecting local educational achievement.
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Cambridge High and Manual Training School
Sanders Theatre
Harvard
Bancroft
Fales and Stetson Wed in Everett Church Parsonage
Aubrey B. Fales of Everett marries Fiora B. Stetson in a ceremony at the First Baptist Church parsonage Everett conducted by Rev. G. B. Titus. Best man Charles L. Akterberg and bridesmaid Eva Richardson attended. A reception followed at 15 School Street. couple will reside there after a brief wedding trip.
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Aubrey B. Fales
Everett
Fiora B. Stetson
First Baptist Church
G. B. Titus
Charles L. Akterberg
Eva Richardson
School Street
Heighers
Bessie Twomey
Nellie MacGregor
Fales
Depew Clarifies Vice Presidential Hopes amid McKinley HQ Notes
Chauncey M. Depew telegraphed Governor Morton to confirm he did not rescind his telegram of declination and remains uninterested in second place. With Morton out, the vice presidential contest narrows to Hobart of New Jersey and Evans of Tennessee. McKinley headquarters say either would be satisfactory, and Ohio’s vote is expected to split between them.
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Chauncey M. Depew
Morton
Depew
Ugeeres
Hobart
New Jersey
Evans
Tennessee
McKinley
Ohio
Cantons Celebration After McKinley Nomination
Canton prepares for a celebratory turnout after McKinley’s St Louis nomination. Gun cannon arrival sparks flags and powder, locals tout Canton as a booming center. McKinley’s library becomes a busy office with many visitors thronging the home.
McKinley Pallbearer in Canton as Funeral Ends
McKinley received final convention bulle tines before attending the funeral of an old friend for whom he served as pallbearer. Amid talk of timing for a nomination, he quips that the 18th anniversary of Waterloo could be a good day, but vows it won’t be the Waterloo of the Republican party. Tippecanoe Club delegates from Cleveland plan a Canton visit on the 27th with about fifty carloads in tow.
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Canton
McKinley
Waterloo
Republican Party
Tippecanoe Club
Cleveland
No Debate on Resolutions At National Republican Convention
St Louis June 16 The convention adopted a resolution to govern by last convention rules and to refer platform resolutions to the resolutions committee. A roll call for committee members began with Foraker named for resolutions from Ohio. Some resolutions were read and referred without debate. The session adjourned at 1 47 to reconvene tomorrow at 10 AM.
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ST. Louis
Fairbanks
Carter
National Committee
Lamb
Virginia
Foraker
Ohio
Clayton
Arkansas
Illinois
New England Committee Assignments Outlined in June
NE COMMITTEEMEN ST LOUIS June 16 New England's committee assignments show permanent organization with Connecticut J W Cheney Maine William N Mass Massachusetts Roberto O Harris New Hampshire J H Brown Rhode Island E C Francis Vermont Victor I Spear Rules with Connecticut J M Douglass Maine J D Davidson Massachusetts William B Butler New Hampshire C E Minns Rhode Island Arthur L Chester Vermont O M Barber Credentials and resolutions Connecticut Hubert Willams Samuel Fessenden Maine Forest Goodwin Amos L Alien Massachusetts J M Gove H C Lodge New Hampshire C B Gaffney F S Streeter Rhode Island Samuel W K Alien Walter A Reed Vermont C A Prouty W B Prouty
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ST. Louis
New England
Connecticut
J. W. Cheney
Maine
William N. Mass
Massachusetts
Roberto O. Harris
New Hampshire
J. H. Brown
Rhode Island
E. C. Francis
Vermont
Victor I. Spear
J. M. Douglass
J. D. Davidson
William B. Butler
C. E. Minns
Arthur L. Chester
O. M. Barber
Hubert Willams
Samuel Fessenden
Forest Goodwin
Amos L. Alien
J. M. Gove
H. C. Lodge
C. B. Gaffney
Streeter
Samuel W. K. Alien
Walter A Reed
C. A. Prouty
W. B. Prouty
Yale Boys Row in London Practice Session
Yale crew arrived at the boat house and arranged outriggers on an old boat. Bob Cook coached from horseback as they rowed below Temple Island then up the course with steady strokes averaging 32 per minute. River men say they pull well together though exit from the water is rough with bucketing on feathering. The team is powerful but stiff after their Atlantic voyage. English oarsmen show a stronger body swing.
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London
Yale
Bob Cook
Temple Island
Identity of Bank of New Amsterdam shooter cleared
Crank New York June 16 The man who shot President George H Wyckoff in his office at the bank of New Amsterdam yesterday afternoon has been identified as George H Semple a 28 year old of 78 West Eighty second street Semple died today and there is hope for Wyckoff s recovery The bullet fired has been removed
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New York
George H. Wyckoff
Bank of New Amsterdam
George H. Semple
West Eighty-second Street
Semple
Rumor of New Hampshire Line Snares Ex-Telephone Worker
A Boston Post item says John A. Dugan of Roxbury spread a false tale that New England Telephone will hire many men for a Portsmouth to White Mountains line. Dugan, 22, asserts he only told one person he was “fooling” about jobs and showed a fake tools list to an unwary reader.
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New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
Portsmouth
N. H
White Mountains
New Hampshire
John A. Dugan
Dewey Street
Roxbury
Dugan
Contested California Democratic Convention Faces Buckley Row
At the Sacramento California Democratic state gathering June 16 followers of Christopher Buckley fought for seating, were ejected by the sergeant at arms as chair man Gould was chosen, Daggett's San Francisco mint men won some committee spots but were in the minority. A free silver platform is expected to be adopted and Buckley’s faction was drummed out.
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Sacramento
Cal
Christopher Buckley
San Francisco
Gould
Daggett
Buckley
Frank Gould
Delaware Gold Convention Chooses Gold Democrats
Dover June 16 The Democratic State convention met naming national delegates Senator George Gray Willard Saulsbury John H Saulsbury Dr B F Lewis W H Boyce and H S Pennington All are gold men except John Saulsbury elected to unite the local faction The platform favors the gold standard honest money and opposes a high tariff
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Del
George Gray
Willard Saulsbury
John H. Saulsbury
B. F. Lewis
W. H. Boyce
H. S. Pennington
John Saulsbury
Free silver platform dominates Idaho Democratic convention
In Pocatello Idaho on June 16 free silver supporters seized the state convention, denouncing President Cleveland and Secretary Carlisle in strong terms, and urging free and unlimited coinage of silver. Delegates to the national convention were elected.
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Pocatello
Idaho
Cleveland
Carlisle
Florida Democrats Convene in Ocala for State Officers Nomination
The Florida Democratic State convention met in Ocala at noon to nominate state officers and select eight delegates to Chicago. United States Senator Pasco was chosen temporary chairman by acclamation and the session adjourned until tomorrow.
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Ocala
Fla
Chicago
United States
Pasco
J Keyes A Local Irish Born Politician Leaders Brigade
Ac e es born in county Cork Ireland thirty years ago came to this country at sixteen joined the M C O F in 1888 and is now financial secretary of Division 22 A O H He is politically active on the democratic ticket and serves on Ward 12 Democratic committee well liked by his constituents
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County Cork
Ireland
Han
Ward 12
Captain Michael Dillon A O H Official in Roxbury Division
Captain Michael Dillon born in County Kerry Ireland 1866 came to Boston ten years ago. He joined the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters in 1880 and has belonged to Division 5 A O H Charlestown before being transferred to Division 22 Roxbury where he holds office and is a respected member.
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Capptain Michael Dillon
County Kerry
Ireland
Boston
Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters
Same
Charlestown
Roxbury
National Education Association Convention Travel Route
At Buffalo for the National Educational Association convention, take the Hoosac Tunnel route for lowest rates and fastest time.
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National Educational Association
Buffalo
Hoosac Tunnel
Quinsigamonds vs O Connells Gaelic clash marks state title
All Gaelic football fans are set to attend the 2 PM match on Congress street grounds pitting the Quinsigamonds of Worcester against the O Connells of this city for a $200 side prize and the state championship.
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Quinsigamonds
Worcester
O’connells
Congress Street
Larned Defeats Cazalet In Northern Tennis Opener
In Liverpool on June 16 William A. Larned, the American, led 6 3, 6 3 over Cazalet to win the first round of the Northern singles in a brisk early match.
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Liverpool
William A. Larned
Cazalet
Old Dominion stock fever sparks mining market chatter
Pinkham reports a turbulent mining scene with Old Dominion stock selling off and brokers scrambling to unveil the true nature of the downturn. Copper and Merced calls loom as the Merced treasury allegedly strains, while hotel corridor gossip and prominent operators question the Merced policy and warn buyers until deliveries clarify the situation.
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Old Dominion
Heston Lambs
Oid Bominicen
Om Lawson
Lawson
Lawson, Weidenfeld & Co
Pioneer
Tom
Montana
Calumet & Hecla
Merced
Hyams
Merced Treasury
Mother Hubbard
Union Democrat
Mother Lode
Merced Company
Boston
Tom Couch
South Africa
Coulterville
Africa
Pinkham
Somerville Gold and Silver Mining Offer At Ten Cents Per Share
Treasury stock offer of 100000 shares at ten cents each par value one dollar per share. State assay sets ore value at 221.14 dollars per ton. Contact HAZELTINETreasurer at 113 Devonshire Street Boston to call view ore or request prospectus. See ore display at Emerson's popular shop window.
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Bell
Atchison
Klee
Scp
CI R&s
West Bad
Atlantic & Pacific
Boston & Albany
Boston & Maine
NH & H
Union Pacific
West End
Atlantic
Boston & Mont
Butte & Boston
Kearsarge
Pioneer
Quincy
Scrip O. Ae
Dom Coal
Polyg Pullman Palace
Reece
Westing
Bay State Gas
Merced
Cbiq
Miscellaneous Stock Exchange
Wilson W. Fay & Co
State Street
Mollie Gibson
Arnold Mining
National Mining Ee
Eastern Electric Cable
International Patton Hole
United Telegram
Geyser Mining Ee
Mcklun & Thompson
Fort Wayne Electric
Mexican Telephone Ee
Somerville Gold and Silver Mining Company
Treasury
Hazeltine, Treaser Gr
Devonshire St
Boston
Emerson
Sister Accuses Brother in $500 Larceny Case
Mary Donahue of 24 Lynde Street Charles Town accuses her brother Patrick Donahue of stealing $500 she inherited. Patrick, arrested after Mary alerted Station 15 and Patrolman Neale spotted him, had the money found on his person. He will appear in District Court this morning on the charge.
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Patrick Donahue
Mary
Lynde Street
Charlestown
Station 15
Neale
City Square
Donahue
Countess Libelled as Roberts Wins Libel Verdict
In London on June 16 the Queen's Bench ruled Countess Russell must pay 3000 pounds to H A Roberts, master of Bath College, for libel. Roberts sued after the countess accused him of immorality in divorce proceedings from Earl Russell. She withdrew the charges and apologized in court.
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London
Countess Russell
H. A. Roberts
Queen’s Bench
High Court of Justice
Baron Pollock
Roberts
Bath College
Earl Russell
Hand Fire Engine Contest at Rockdére Park Peabody
Twelve contestants will run an afternoon hand fire engine contest at Rockdére Park Peabody at 2 o'clock under the Peabody Veteran Firemen's Union. The Red Jacket of Cambridge will attend after a famed defeat in Cambridge on June 3. Also entered is Hopkinton's Quinsigam, country champion with a 241 feet 884 inch record.
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Rockdére Park
Peabody
Peabody Veteran Firemen’s Union
Red Jacket
Cambridge
Salem
Ambridge
Salems
Hopkinton
Mine Squabble Hearing Over Pioneer Gold Mine Stock
A lively equity session before Judge Dunbar heard Cox Bickford Co seek to have Hugh McDonnell turn over a receipt for 10,000 Pioneer Gold Mining shares. McDonnell argued the receipt should stay in court to prevent later injury to the company. the judge reserved decision.
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Equity
Superior Court
Dunbar
Pioneer Gold Mining Company
Messrs
Cox, Bickford & Co
Hugh McDonnell
Pioneer Company
J. B
H. E. Warner
E. R. Champlin
C. R. Darling
McDonnell
General Champlin
Cox, Glickford & Co
Pierre Humbert, Jr
California
Boston
Humbert
J. M. Brazell
Brazell
Bickford
Mr. Davis
Fair Estate
Messrs. Cox
Treasury
Bill
Warner
Bill Cox
Bickford & Coa
School Board Honors Late Clerk Then Plans Funeral Service
The School Board met at Mason Street rooms last evening with President Isaac F. Paul presiding. Clerk of Committees Apollonia was elected secretary pro tem and Emily A. Fifield offered resolutions of respect for the late clerk Phineas Bates. The board adjourned to attend Bates funeral at Watertown Episcopal Church at 2 PM today.
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Mason Street
Isaac F. Paul
Apollonia
Emily A. Fifield
Phineas Bates
Episcopal Church
Watertown
Monson Academy Alumni elect officers at dinner
Monson June 16 The Alumni Association elected officers during yesterday’s dinner led by President Henry A. King of Springfield. New vice president Lymin C. Flint, secretary and treasurer Thaddeus L. Cushman, and a committee for 1897 named Mrs Fred W. Ellis Frank L. Morris and Miss Nellie F. Squier.
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Monson
Monson Academy Alumni Association
Henry A. King
Springfield
Lymin C. Flint
Thaddeus L. Cushman
Fred W. Ellis
Frank L. Morris
Nellie F. Squier
Lobster Fisherman Discovers Floating Body Near Winthrop Buoy
J W Wyman of Point Shirley found a man's body near the Winthrop buoy while returning in his dory. Superintendent Gerrish of Deer Island identified the deceased as John Bowen, who had escaped eight days earlier from prison.
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J. W. Wyman
Point Shirley
Winthrop Buoy
Gerrish
Deer Island
John Bowen
Reservoir Break Drowns Family Near Baker City
The Goodrich reservoir near Baker City Oregon collapsed early today sending a flood down the gulch. The home of R French was swept away and the entire family of seven including parents and five children died. Bridges were carried away and grain fields suffered damage.
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Baker City
Ore
Goodrich
R. French
Lumber Yard Collapse Kills Two in St Louis
At the Knapp Stout lumber yard a lumber pile collapsed during work today. Two men were killed and four others fatally injured as a party of men and boys labored at the site.
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ST. Louis
Knapp-Stout
Trains From Boston to New York and Other Points Schedule
June 14 1806 time tables list trains from Park Square station to New York and various routes. Parlor cars and coaches available. Through services to Newburgh Fishkill Landing Hopewell Junction Poughkeepsie Brewster Plainville Danbury Bristol New Britain Hartford Rockville Willim etc. Schedules show departures from 8:30 a m with multiple daily options to many cities including Providence Pawtucket Valley Falls Milford and more on different lines. Tickets from office or depot.
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Hartford
Park Square
Norwich
Ceiosgo
WEST
Erie
West Shore
Kd. R
Newburg
Fishskill ‘Landing
Hopewell Junction
Poughkereplif
Rockville
Willim Ae
Putnam
Providence
Pawtucket
Valley Falls
Milford
Franklin
A. m
Walpole
Marlboro
Rire Burg
Leominster
Clinton
Vthrough
Old State House
Fall River
Boston
Page
Unidentified man found unconscious on Tremont Street
At 12 10 this morning an officer of Division 4 found an unknown man in an unconscious condition on Tremont Street near Temple place and he was taken to City Hospital. He suffered from apoplexy and may not recover. He is about 28, 5 feet 5 inches, 160 pounds, with a red mustache and black hair, wearing dark clothes and no hat.
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Division 4
Tremont Street
Temple Place
City Hospital
Medal of Honor Legion Guests Welcomed by Boston Officials
Acting Governor Wolcott hosted a Medal of Honor Legion reception at the American House honoring veterans from 1851 to 1865. General Miles, famed for his bravery, joined Mayor Quincy and notable officials for a program of business sessions, harbor excursion, and social events with plans for carriage tours and theatre outings. Comrade James Miller reported his bronze medal lost en route to Haymarket Square, valued for Stone River action, with a request for its return to American House headquarters.
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Medal of Honor Legion
I. S. Hesseltine
Wolcott
Hesseltine
Dalton
Davidson
Champlin
Carter
Page
B. F. Peach
Congress of the United States
Walcott
Commonwealth
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Miles
Quincy
Boston
Eliot
Harvard
N. A. M. Dudley
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United States Artillery
John C. White
H.M. Osgood
Miller
United States Navy
Samuel Pingree
Vermont
Michael Quinlan
Irish Brigade
United States
Legion
Faneuil Hall
Ft. Warren
American House
Bunker Hill
James Miller
The
Haymarket Square
Congress
Stone River
Marblehead
Scorcher by line: man hangs for hours daily to bend back
In a terse exchange a man is described as hanging from a clothesline for an hour or two each day to “improve the curve of his back,” drawing skepticism about his sanity. The absurd joke contrasts with a new maid’s complaint to her mistress about a hired grass cutter.
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Missus
Maria
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