Hyannis man arraigned for murder of wife in Hyannisport
Joseph A. Hill of Hyannis pleaded not guilty in District Court to the murder of his wife Mary T. Hill in Hyannisport, with no bail set for June 23 exam. Hill, 25, white, previously had a troubled marriage and was seized with two revolvers. He admitted firing the shots, claimed jealousy as motive, and was jailed in Barnstable. The victim was about 23.
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Barnstable
Joseph A. Hill
Hyannis
Mary T. Hill
Hill
Hyannisport
Iyannis
Cane
Washington Disappointed Over Philippine Campaign Pace
War Department warns the Philippine campaign shows no lasting pacification four months after the San Fernando attack. Officials note heavy American casualties, massing insurgent forces in the Calumpit region, and possible coordination with Aguinaldo. Troop movements send U S forces toward Manila with deployments from Cuba and Porto Rico to join MacArthur.
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Washington
War Department
Reneis
San Fernando
Philippines
Department
Aguinaldo
MacArthur
Calumpit
Lawton
Manila
Engineers
Willetts Point
N. Y
San Francisco
Cuba
Porto Rico
Fifth Artillery
San Juan
New York
Logan
Will
Minute Men Memorial Dedication at Chelmsford Center
A large gathering marked the Minute Men’s Memorial dedication in Chelmsford Center. D. A. R. Molly Varnum Chapter hosted with Mrs. Thomas Nesmith as regent. guests included Mrs. Roger Wolcott and General Francis H. Appleton. Chelmsford School Cadets escorted guests while G A R Post 18 of Lowell attended.
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Billy’ Fletcher
Appleton
Chelmsford
Donald Mctlean
New York City
Lake Mohonk
N. Y
Wolcott
New York
Massachusetts
Concord
Molly Varnum
A. D
Wood
R. McDaniel
G. T. Parkhurst
James Whitcomb Riley
E. M. Huntley
Roger Walcott
Donald McLean
Carrie EE. Barnes
Minnie Webster
Mary Alice Hunt
Bunker Hill
Molly Varnnum
Lowell
Thomas Nesmith
Roger Wolcott
Francis H. Appleton
Granville Pierce
H. 8
Perham
People Flock to Crescent Beach and State Reservation
About 15 000 visitors crowded Crescent Beach and the State reservation yesterday enjoying ideal weather. The boulevard bustled with pleasure seekers, the bath house drew crowds though cool air limited swimming. By 5 pm only 500 had swum, far below last year’s June 17 record of just over 900. No arrests or accidents were reported.
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Crescent Beach
Winthrop Prepares for Bunker Hill Day Celebrations
On June 17 Winthrop marks Bunker Hill Day with summer gaiety at North Shore resorts. Winthrop Beach and Winthrop Centre join private homes in festive attire and preparations for the season's celebrations.
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Winthrop
Bunker Hill
North Shore
Winthrop Beach
Winthrop Centre
Bib
Tucker
Beacon Hill Monument Presented to the State
The Beacon Hill monument completed last year by the Bunker Hill Monument Association was transferred to the Commonwealth at the society’s annual meeting held at the Vendome Hotel. The vote passed nearly unanimously with about fifty members present. President Winslow Warren delivered an address denouncing U.S. imperial policy, while Rev. Porter and Nathan Appleton spoke on differing views and administration policy. New members were elected and officers named, including Winslow Warren as president and Charles Francis Adams as vice president. Treasurer Hilton reported year receipts of 16,649.51 and a treasury balance of 28,165.91.
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Beacon Hill Monument
Bunker Hill
Porter
Warren
Philippines
Nathan Appleton
Robert S. Hale
Josiah P. Quincey
George A. Carry
Robert M. Green
Edward R. Tyler
W. A. Todd
Boston
John S. Brayton
Fall River
Warren P. Newcomb
U.S. A
Andrew W. Patch
Malden
William W. Lunt
Hingham
J. B. Bartlett
Mattapan
Winslow Warren
Charles Francis Adams
John Collins Warren
Roger Wolcott
Edward Everett Hale
G. Arthur Hilton
F. H. Brown
Hilton
Treasury
Five Men Die In San Rafael Smokeless Powder Plant Blast
A blast at the United States smokeless powder works in San Rafael California destroyed the graning room and six adjoining buildings with twelve more in flames. Five men were killed in the explosion.
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San Rafael
Cal
United States
Society of Colonial Wars Field Day in Bedford Springs
The Society of Colonial Wars of Massachusetts held an annual field day at Bedford Springs with about fifty members arriving by special train. A 2 PM dinner at the Sweetwater Hotel featured Mr. A. J. C. Sowdon presiding and concluding with a recitation honoring heroes of Louisburg and Bunker Hill. Special guest Abram Engleth Brown, noted historian, attended.
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Society of Colonial Wars of Massachusetts
Bedford Springs
Sweetwater Hotel
A. J. C. Sowdon
John Anthony Remick
George F. Brown
Charles S. Parsons
Arthur C. Thompson
Henry A. Hale
Abram Engleth Brown
Bunker Hill
Louisburg
Weather Outlook Fairer for Sunday in New England and New York
Fair and warmer Sunday in New England and eastern New York. Increasing cloudiness Monday with night westerly winds.
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Washington
Eingland
New York
Settlement Hope Grows In Denver Smelters Strike Talks
A noon meeting in Denver between a citizen committee chosen by Governor Thames and Mayor Jonneson and smelter representatives aimed at crafting a settlement satisfactory to striking workers. The session was held at the governor's office to move toward an early agreement.
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Denver
Col
Thames
Jonnseon
Ofice
Sampson Talks on Navy Defense Urges Attention
Rear Admiral Sampson, seen yesterday, was reluctant to discuss the question of coast defence but urged that it deserve close attention. He indicated the issue is of strategic importance to national security and naval preparedness.
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Sampson
Holyoke Hosts President in Weekend of Dignified Pageantry
Holyoke welcomed the President with crowds along the route and at the Whiting mansion. Inspector Cleary and Pinkerton agents nabbed four suspected pickpockets amid the day’s events. The First Lady received a rose bouquet from the Eastern Star Chapter.
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Focal Eastern Star
Holyoke
George Richards
McKinleys
Second Congregational Church
William Jacobus
Hartford Theological Seminary
South Hadley
Whiting Mansion
Cape Cod
Whiting
Allen
Springfield
Washington
Lowell
Mr. Plunkett
North Adams
Admiral Sampson Endorses NavalExpansion and Hospital Ship Bay State
Admiral Sampson urged rapid navy development including hospital and troop ships and harbor defense. He cited Britain’s troop ship fleet and praised Massachusetts for patriotism and the Bay State hospital ship effort, noting the brigades’ service and auxiliary cruisers like the Marietta and Vixen.
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Great Britain
Spain
Marietta
Vixen
Prairie
Sampson
a_e
Massachusetts
Bay State
President McKinley Visits Paper City for Cyclist Festival
In Holyoke a vast crowd welcomed President McKinley as inspectors James Murphy Samuel Moore and Thomas Peterson assumed duty amid a twofold police force. A daylong parade featured cyclists, bands, and officials, ending with a tour of William Whiting’s farm and Mrs. McKinley’s noted interest in Jersey cows.
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James Murphy
Samuel Moore
Thomas Peterson
New York
Dedication of Band Stand Closes Day Ceremonies
The event continued past the President's departure with Cleary remaining. A new band stand was dedicated, marking the close of the day's ceremonies.
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Cleary
English warships topheavy article sparks naval doubt
London reports on the Albany and New Orleans topheavy condition prompt a naval constructor to claim that if these ships are untrustworthy many British ships built at the same time may be useless. He notes they share design features with contemporaries sanctioned by Sir William White and comparable in speed.
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London
Albany
New Orleans
United States
Associated Press
Colonel Watts
Armstrongs
William White
Germany Moves to Acquire Spanish Islands in Africa
AP learns on reliable authority that negotiations between Spain and Germany for cession of Fernando Po and other colonies are advancing with mutual secrecy. The Canaries are reportedly in the talks as well, with Spain asking a price Germany may deem too high.
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London
Associated Press
Spain
Germany
Fernando Po
Canaries
Man Rescued After Fall From Charles River Bridge
Matthew J. Coleman 35 of 66 Monument street Charlestown fell from the railing of the Charles River avenue bridge at 9 40 p m last evening and into the river. James J ShAnehan draw tender heard cries and pulled him from the water in a boat.
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Matthew J. Coleman
Monument Street
Charlestown
Charles River Avenue Bridge
Charles River
James J. ShAnehan
Indians Strike Hits Coast Canneries Demand Ten Cents Per Fish
Vancouver B C June 17 twenty five hundred Indian fishermen from Rivers Inlet and Skeena are on strike. About a dozen southern coast canneries run at roughly one eighth capacity. The Indians demand ten cents per fish, but the cameras spy cannot give more than.
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Vancouver
B. C
Rivers Inlet
Skeena
Brooke and Gomez Plan Cuban Army Gratuity Distribution
Governor General Brooke writes Gomez to verify Cuban soldiers’ rights to U S gratuity funds. He urges steps to include men not on rolls who served under proper conditions, aiming no eligible veteran is denied dues. Gomez says he will ensure soldiers can receive their allotted shares and directs chiefs to report all details for protection of soldiers.
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Havana
Brooke
Maximo Gomez
Gomez
United States
Fire Fly seized at Arcachon with Carlist rifles
Official report confirms seizure of the yacht Fire Fly at Arcachon near Bordeaux carrying 4000 chassepot rifles intended for Carlists. The vessel is linked to Lord Ashburton, seen as Don Carlos’s English representative. A Carlist source claims 8000 rifles had already entered the country. The Fire Fly traveled from Dartmouth, England.
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Madrid
Arcachon
Bordeaux
France
Lord Ashburton
Don Carlos
England
Dartmouth
Williams College 10th Commencement Opens with Graves Prize
Williams College opened its 10th commencement at the Congregational Church with six seniors presenting Graves prize winning essays of 20 dollars. An extra prize for delivery was offered, and faculty judges will announce the results on commencement day. Rev. B. T. Livingston presided and M. H. Rogers assisted at the organ.
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Williamstown
Williams College
Graves
T. Livingston
M. H. Rogers
Grand Naval Parade Draws Warm Welcome in Charles Town
A grand naval parade through Charles Town honored sailors and marines with a festive, patriotic procession. Massachusetts men drew the loudest cheers as bands played and ships in harbor dressed their masts with flags.
Naval and Carnival Parades Mix During Bunker Hill Day
At the corner of Bunker Hill street and Chelsea street the naval and carnival parades mixed as the naval heroes started from Water street to avoid clashes. Sailors and officers joined near High street with two marching bands, creating an involuntary consolidation with a wild West show and carnival features. The naval portion ended at the navy yard, and boats carried sailors back to ships, a scene praised as a notable part of Charlestown’s Bunker Hill Day celebrations.
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Bunker Hill
Charlestown
Navy Yard
Admiral Picking
Cochrane
Bunker Hill Street
Chelsea Street
Santiago
Water Street
High Street
Display in the Harbor Marks Greeting by Vessels
The harbor show featured ships from several nations with bunting in the breeze. British vessels led by the Warren Uney displayed flags and honors beside American craft in a festive maritime scene.
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Warren Uney
Visitors View Warships as Crowds Flock to Boston Navy Yard
Hundreds toured ships along Atlantic Avenue and West Boston docks from 2 to 5 p m enjoying the New York Indiana Texas and Massachusetts. Many sought Rear Admiral Sampson at the flagship but he was at Charlestown Navy Yard. Over 5690 people rode the Quincy for the outing and marines escorted visitors aboard the New York amid a festive, orderly scene.
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Massachusetts
Navy Yard
Lancaster
Cochrane
New York
Charlestown
Marine Band
Atlantic Avenue
Boston
Sampson
Charlestown Navy Yard
Picking
Indiana
Texas
Marine
Bluejacket
Quincy
J. T. Mitchell
Admiral Sampson
Nantasket Beach boats offer view of Admiral Sampson warships
Hundreds ride the Rowe's wharf steamers to glimpse the New York Texas Massachusetts and Indiana on the harbor run. Nantasket today features special visitor arrangements and a new hotel pavilion open for the season, providing a sea view rest stop alongside the harbor trips and beach attractions.
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Nantasket
Sampson
Rowe’s Wharf
New York
Texas
Massachusetts
Indiana
Boston Curling Club Hosts Ladies Day Event
The Boston Curling Club at Fresh Pond Cambridge held a social ladies day with no matches but several games and a fine bowling green. Notable guests included Mr and Mrs McGaw, Mr and Mrs Lamb, Dr and Mrs McKenzie, and Captain Pritchard. A Brookline Country Club versus New Jersey Tuxedo Park Club district medal match is planned and eight of sixty five members remain in the bowls competition.
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Boston Curling Club
Fresh Pond
Cambridge
Wemyss
John McGaw
William Lamb
Hastings
Bartlett
Normal Art School
Pritchard
S. Carinthia
Country Club
Brookline
New Jersey
Tuxedo Park Club
Curling Club
McGaw
Casimir-Perier to Explain Dreyfus Remarks Before Court
A semi official note from Paris states former president Casimir-Perier will explain before the court martial at Renpes regarding rumors about his acts and declarations. It asserts he was cognizant only of what he swore before the Court of Cassation and will address all rumors.
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Paris
Casimir- Perier
Dreyfus
M. Casimir-Porter
Court of Cassation
Renpes
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State Reservation
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Naval Brigade
M’kinley
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J.J. Connors
Pinkerton
Nugent
David Norville
the Review
Athletic Park
William Whiting
Mayor Chapin
King’s Chapel
Mt. Tom
Naval Reserves
Connecticut Valley
McKinley
Mr. Whiting
Ater
Fire Fly
Ralue
Everett
Mass
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Moses
Train
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Michigan
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Hoosac Tunnel Docks
Liverpool
Cunard
Cephalonia
Uncle Sam
Wabash
Minnesota
Atlas Stores
Peoria
Philadelphia
H. M. Whitney
H. F. Dimock
Metropolitan Line
India Wharf
Portland
Tremont
Central Wharf
Clyde
Navahoe
Lewis Wharf
New Baltimore
Kershaw
Battery Wharf
S. M. Bird
Fiske’s
Gasimir-Perier
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