Roosevelt’s Return Voyage Attracts Vast Harbor Reception
Roosevelt continues daily wireless briefings aboard the Kaiserin Auguste as the ship nears quarantine Friday night and a harbor arrival Saturday. An official reception will be staged in Battery Park with four vessels landing dignitaries while crowds gather along the North River to greet the former president.
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Battery
Colonel Roosevelt
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Loeb
Grand Reception Planned for Roosevelt Homecoming
New York plans a vast homecoming for former President Theodore Roosevelt next Saturday with a reception by a committee of 300 prominent citizens chaired by Cornelius Vanderbilt. President Taft and Cabinet members will send greetings, and governors from many states will attend. Roosevelt sails from Southampton on June 18 aboard the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria, arriving at Quarantine at 9 AM to be met by the Androscoggin and the 300-member reception committee.
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Wellesley Graduate Alleged Suicide in Jamaica Pond
Miss Mabel R. Gordon a Wellesley graduate and Adams Nervine Hospital patient is believed to have died by suicide after leaping into Jamaica Pond yesterday afternoon. The incident occurred near the Jamaica Plain area with authorities investigating the circumstances.
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Wellesley
Adams Nervine Hospital
Jamaica Plain
Jamaica Pond
Beverly Woman Missing After Walk From Hospital
Beverly 29 year old Mabel Gordon, daughter of George R Gordon, left the Centre Street hospital alone at 3 pm in mild nervous disorder. Her clothing was found on Jamaica Pond shore and authorities believe she drowned herself. Her disappearance was not reported until 9:45 pm.
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Edward B. Lane
Danvers
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Dudley L. Pickman
Beverly High School
Wellesley College
Odell and Hughes Decline Roosevelt Greeting Committee
Former Governor Odell declines to serve on the committee to receive Colonel Roosevelt as he departs for Newburg. Governor Hughes cites important business and will not greet the former president.
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Hughes
Trunks With False Bottoms Found Aboard Saxonía
Customs inspectors found several trunks on the Saxonía with hidden compartments containing jewelry clothing and laces worth hundreds of dollars. Owners paid duty and were allowed to depart after admonition amid fears of an organized smuggling gang aboard the steamer.
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Saxonia
Washington
Six brides wed on Saxonia as ship nears port
The Saxonia arrived in port after a warm crossing from Liverpool to Queenstown with 73 saloon 306 second cabin and 1016 steerage passengers. Six weddings took place on the pier officiated by Dock Parson James Burns.
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John F. Green
Worcester
Theresa Danbury
England
Frank Goswick
Boston
Sophia E. Solotzik
Germany
Fred Eastwood
Rachael Clark
William Fields
Waterville
Christina J. Black
Scotland
John Kenyon
New Bedford
Bertha Brixendale
John Sterling Dobson
Southbridge
Lydia J. Sparks
William Hooper
Governor and Mayor Toast at Charlestown Banquet
The Catholic Literary Union of Charlestown held its 17th annual banquet at the Waverley House with 500 attendees. Governor Eben S. Draper and Mayor Fitzgerald spoke on liberty, civic duty, and Boston's storied past as Irish and Catholic figures praised public service.
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Waverley House
City Square
Joseph H. King
Arthur W. Dolan
Dolan
Eben S. Draper
Fone
Massachusetts
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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Fitzgerald
Boston
Europe
Asia
Africa
Joseph H. O'Neil
Kelcher
Washington
Elected Dean of Radcliffe College
Miss Mary cliffe College named dean after years of service in the Radcliffe administration. Agnes Coes and others previously held roles, with the incumbents linked to Worcester and the college since 1883. The appointment follows the resignation in 1909 of the former dean who served since 1883.
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Coes
Noes
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Ife
Rourke criticizes Boston pumping station conditions
Louis K. Rourke visits the city pumping station and delivers blunt criticism to plant management. He succeeds Guy Emerson as head of Boston's street department. Bliss W. Robinson runs the plant for $2500 annually. The sewerage outlet sits on harbor land in Cow Pasture, Savin Hill.
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Robinson
Louis K. Rourke
Mr. Rourke
Guy C. Emerson
Boston
Bliss W. Robinson
Harbor Land
Savin Hill
Statehood Bill Passes for New Mexico and Arizona
The Senate acted on the long debated plan to admit New Mexico and Arizona as separate states. After a brief debate of just over two hours, Senator Beveridge called up the measure and the chamber approved it with speeches from Beveridge Krasier Nelson Hughes and Smoot all favoring statehood though Democrats backed the House version.
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Senate
New Mexico
Arizona
Beveridge
Committee On
Territories
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Nelson
Hughes
Smoot
Senate adopts party line on admission bill with two Territories
The Senate substitute to the House bill passes 42 to 19 after an amendment. The bill would admit two territories as states only after each adopts a constitution, presidential approval, and congressional ratification. Senator Nelson pledges to seek House agreement this session amid Democratic support.
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Foster C. Bumpus Passes All West Point Exams
June 16 report from West Point Quincy states Foster C. Bumpus son of Hon. Everett C. Bumpus of 179 Goffe Street has successfully completed all required examinations and earned the appointment status.
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Foster C. Bumpus
Everett C. Bumpus
Goffe Street
Roosevelt to Parade Warships Up New York Harbor
Twenty one gun salute marks Roosevelt return as warships and merchant flotilla escort the ex president from the ocean liner to the Androscoggin. Fortified by a harbor display of eighty warships and patrol boats, the parade proceeds up the Hudson to the Battery with thousands expected in the city. Alaska authorities also pledge attendance through Governor Clark’s envoy Hoggett.
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Governor Appoints Representative to Welcome Returning Ex-President
Roosevelt reception committee reports Governor Hughes appoints Adjutant-General Verbeck to greet Colonel Roosevelt. Verbeck will travel to New York aboard the Manhattan with Collector Loeb to board Kaiserin Auguste Victoria and deliver Hughes' welcome alongside Taft's letter from Captain Butts.
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Florida
Frank Q. Brown
R. E. Sloan
Arizona
Joseph T. Wilson, Jr
Civil Service
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Fitzgerald
Boston
Charles L. Burrill
Booker T. Washington
Roosevelt Within Day's Sail of Home
Theodore Roosevelt, aboard the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria, nears New York within 500 miles. The 17 knot vessel should reach the harbor by 5 a.m. Saturday, with Roosevelt to leave the ship at quarantine at 9 a.m. as officials plan to delay arrival to fit the schedule.
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Theodore Roosevelt
America
Roosevelt
Whose Team Is This Five Dollar Reward Photo
A Post photographer captured a team in the Business District. The driver must identify the picture within five days to receive five dollars in gold. Yesterday the driver was Frank J. Hennessey of team 456 owned by S. & R. J. Learned, with horse Jack. He already claimed the reward.
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Washington Street
Next Sunday's Post Promises New Kids Photos Page
The Saturday edition notes a future feature with a full page of teams appearing the following week. It hints at a sequence of children's pictures and then a separate sports page, enhancing layout variety.
Admission to the Naval Academy at Annapolis
A brief notice confirms admission to the Naval Academy at Annapolis. The item notes the recipient’s successful appointment and enrollment status, with emphasis on the prestigious selection by the admissions board.
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Annapolis
Recovery Tips After Grip Attack Pink Pills Advised
Acknowledges grip leaves weakness and blood thinning. Recommends Dr Williams Pink Pills to rebuild blood and restore strength. Includes testimonial from Estelle Daugherty of Maryland Club Baltimore describing lasting recovery after grip and treatment. Pills sold by druggists or mailed by the Dr Williams Medicine Company Schenectady NY.
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