Warships Open to Public in Boston Harbor Visit
Thousands watch visiting ships as the North Atlantic squadron anchors in Boston. Officials plan a 1 o'clock luncheon at the Union Club and a navy yard ball. Over the next three days ships are open 10:30 to 5 with receptions hosted by Rear Admiral Picking and Mrs Roy Smith, then the squadron sails at high tide on Thursday.
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Union Club
Charlestown Navy Yard
Boston Harbor
Navy Yard
Picking
Sampson
Roy Smith
Cambridge
Collisions Narrowly Averted in Crowded Harbor Scene
The harbor buzzed with vessels of all kinds and crowded passengers as patrols and Guardia toiled around warships. One mishap occurred when the Ariel collided with the Steamer O K Lewis, damaging the Lewis while the Ariel remained unscathed. Passengers filled every craft, with many disembarking to view the fleet at a 1 cent fare while others paid 50 cents for the sea trip. Admiral Sampson warned towboat companies against charging over 2 cents for round trips to the squadron, amid concerns of further incidents from overcrowding.
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Ariel
Boston Towboat Company
Winthrop Steamboat Line
O. K. Lewis
Brittain
Russell
Eldridge
McCarthy
Davy
Guardia
Prince George
Long Wharf
Yarmouth
N. S
Fannie Lenox
Boston
H. C. Taylor
Indiana
Maine
Shekels
Sampson
Admiral Sampson Visits New York Flagship Ceremony
Admiral Sampson and captains Chadwick Sigsbee Taylor Train and others arrived on the flagship New York. The reception and official duties were conducted as the admiral and party toured the vessel and met with officers.
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Sampson
Chadwick
Sigsbee
Cap
Taylor
Train
Stnay
Picking
New York
Navy
Haverhill tar and feather attack on local officer
Frank Yatter, a recent Rumney arrival, was tarred and feathered by about a dozen men and boys in a North Haverhill barn after a dispute with Nat Clark and an arrest of Clark for intoxication. Yatter claimed $1000 damages and eight men were later arrested. he reportedly crossed into Vermont to evade further action.
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Haverhill
N. H
Frank Yatter
Yatter
Rumney
Nat Clark
Clark
Westgate
Waiter
North Haverhill
Vermont
Paris FRENCH CRISIS DISCUSSED BY Loubet and Waldeck-Rousseau
Paris reports President Loubet met with M Casimir-Perier to discuss the ministerial crisis. Senator Waldeck-Rousseau seeks to form a cabinet with Casimir-Perier’s influence, considering a republican union and possible socialist inclusion. The Senate reportedly opposes Alexander Millerand joining the cabinet.
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Paris
Loubet
M. Casimir-Perler
France
M. Loubet
Pierre Waldeck-Rousseau
M. Casimir-Perier
Chamber of Deputies
M. Waldeck-Rousseau
M. Maurice Rouvier
Council of Ministers
Finance
Ministry of War
Republican Union
M. Clement Fallieres
Senate
M. Alexander Millerand
Aine Still Burning at Caledonia Pit in Glace Bay
Dense smoke pours from the Caledonia coal mine as a fierce fire continues. Attempts to enter were thwarted, forty feet down only. Body of Martin still missing. Johnston blamed for rushing men back. Funerals held for recovered victims. condolences flood in from notable officials and figures.
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Halifax
N. S
Glace Bay
Caledonia
Bridgeport
Martin
Johnston
Daniel Martin
Joseph Chamberlain
Lord Minto
H. M. Whitney
Monument in Samoa to memorialize slain soldiers and sailors
Australian reports say British and American warship officers will erect a joint granite monument in Samoa to honor English speaking troops killed in battles. One panel will bear British names and the other American, with flags of both nations entwined atop the roll of the slain. Meanwhile Japanese push Britons from the pearl shell trade on Thursday Island.
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Vancouver
B. C
Samoa
Thursday Island
Churches at Odds Over Mr McKinley Visit Spills Over
The article describes a clash over church leaders and figures surrounding President McKinley. It notes Dr. Reed leading prayers praising imperial duty, Helen Gould’s influence, and McKinley dropping a coin for a parish library fund. The President tours South Hadley and Mt. Holyoke College while inspectors identify pickpockets among crowds. Police intensify guard duty at the Whiting home.
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Helen Gould
Dr. Reed
Mr. McKinley
South Hadley
Holyoke
Whiting
Congressman Knox
Lawrence
Northampton
Smith College
Mt. Holyoke College
Mt. Tom
Inspector Cleary
Boston
Samuel Jenkins
Grace McKinley to Receive Mt Holyoke Diploma Tuesday
Grace McKinley, in a black mortar board and gown, awaits her diploma at Mt Holyoke College as President McKinley attends the commencement. The McKinley family arrived by Rockrimmon electric car, with Mrs McKinley making her first public appearance outdoors of the day. The campus gathered crowds strained to catch echoes of the choir while the Rev. Jacobus spoke on labor rights in his sermon.
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South Hadley
Grace McKinley
Mt. Holyoke College
William McKinley
United States
McKinley
Holyoke
Magnificent Loving Cup Gift to Mrs McKinley at Northampton
Bethlehem Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star will honor Mrs McKinley with a cut glass loving cup mounted in silver crafted for her monogram and Northampton greeting. President McKinley attends Ivy Day at Smith College, with a reception planned amid extensive local decorations and visitors. General Russell Hastings accompanies his wife and two daughters amid east coast events, prior to the President’s return to Holyoke.
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Northampton
Bethlehem
Order of the Eastern Star
Smith College
McKinley
Russell Hastings
C. A. Maynard
M. EF. Bridgman
C. A. Plympton
Memorial Hall
Harry Williams
Company I
Massachusetts Volunteers
Holyoke
Hastings
Capen Preparatory School
Bermuda
Boat Capsizes Off Lee Street Point Drowns Barber
Salem reports Louis Latourneau a barber drowned after a harbor boat capsized off Lee Street Point. He and four companions were out when the craft rolled while they sang and rocked. Volunteers saved four. doctors revived three but Latourneau died after two hours. He leaves a widow and four children.
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Salem
Louis Latourneau
Lee Street Point
Latourneau
Liantourneau
Unknown steamer with hold full of water grounded near Villa Constitución
London reports the grounding of an unknown steamer near Villa Constitucion. Her second hold is full of water.
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London
Villa Constitucion
Fire Damages Lambs Wire Mill in Northampton
A morning blaze partially destroyed Lamb's wire mill in Northampton causing about 10000 in loss including stock and machinery. The fire, deemed incendiary, follows a recent lease to C. H. Johnson of New Haven who planned to expand capacity from two to four tons daily. About 40 workers lost jobs, with rebuilding to hire 100 more.
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Northampton
Lamb
C. H. Johnson
New Haven
Revere Officer Sweeney Suspended by Chief Rhoades
Patrolman Daniel W. Sweeney of the Revere police department is suspended for alleged neglect of duty. Charges have been preferred by the chief and a hearing before the Board of Selectmen is set for Tuesday night.
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Daniel W. Sweeney
Revere
Mystery Swamp Skeleton Sparks Cross-Town Probe
In Clinton a burned skeleton found between Lancaster and Sterling prompts deeper inquiry into the victim. Deputy Bacon and others weigh whether the woman was Elizabeth Shedden, who vanished with a child a year ago and left her son in a truant school. Officials compare hair and clothing fragments, and patrol the swamp to locate identity, origin, and cause of death amid questions of self immolation versus foul play.
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Clinton
Lancaster
Sterling
Emory A. Bacon
Oakdale
Elizabeth Shedden
William Shedden
Dott's Mill
Boston
Willie
Bacon
Leominster
Shedden
George Ll. Tobey
Oren B. Bates
Charles A. Bartlett
George I. Miles
Selectman
Fred H. Bates
Porter J. Lewis
Phelps
Water and Health Claim for Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey
In travel, water purity concerns are highlighted and a bottle of Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey is recommended. A tablespoonful mixed with water is advised to protect the system against disease and support life, framing water as a life sustaining factor.
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U. S
Charles F. Riordan
Duffy's
Harvard and Yale crews enjoy a Sunday rest trip on the Sound
Harvard and Yale rowing teams relaxed today with no practice. Harvard and substitutes dined at the Pequot House New London and sailed to Fishers Island then returned. Yale crew members visited New London church, Peanut, or rode to Montauk Point on Mr. McKee's Parthenia. Trains from New London will stop for Harvard passengers starting Monday at 8:51 a.m. and 8:30 p.m.
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Gruwes Ferry
Conn
Harvard
Yale
Storrow
Frank Thompson
New London
Fishers Island
Varsity
Ladies Hats Off at Somerville Church Service
The Prospect Hill Congregational Church in Somerville witnessed women sit uncovered at morning services for the first time in the area. Rev Edward Tead had announced the change, drawing both criticism and praise as women and men voiced support and some suggested seeking city council action.
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Prospect Hill Congregational Church
Somerville
Boston
Edward Sampson Tead
National regatta mulls Harvard crew and New York entries
Harvard men look to a national regatta in this city late next month featuring a strong senior eight from the varsity circle and Weld Boat Club entries. New England A R A plans a July 4 Springfield event with junior and senior single, double and four oared shells and an eight. Entries go to John J Corrigan East Boston Post Office.
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Harvard
Yale
Weld Boat Club
New England A. R. A
Springfield
Association
John J. Corrigan
Posttoffice
East
Boston
Maguire
Rubie
Weld Heat Club
New York
Joe Maguire
Fleming
Bradfords
Seawanhaka Boat Club of
Hibbers
Union Boat Club of
Wolf
Kemp
Fred Portmeyer
Staten Island Boat Club
West New Brighton
Brown University baccalaureate sermon by Rev George C Lorimer
A large audience gathered at First Baptist Church in Providence for Brown University and Pembroke Hall baccalaureate exercises with Rev George C Lorimer of Boston delivering the sermon on I Chronicles. He urged self denial and toil as prerequisites to excellence and recalled Dante and Solomon to illustrate visions of God guiding youthful ambition.
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Providence
First Baptist Church
George C. Lorimer
Boston
Brown University
Pembroke Hall
Brown
C. Gounod
Clark
King
Lorimer
Solomon
Dante
Outings and exams mark village clubs and temple
The Sabbath school at Temple Chebei Sholom held its annual examination yesterday forenoon in the temple rooms. The Utopian Club held its annual outing yesterday at Dover with many members and guests in attendance. B'nai Zion Educational Society plans its annual outing for July 11 at Oak Island Grove in Revere.
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Chebei Sholom
Utopian Club
Dover
B'nai Zion Educational Society
Oak Island Grove
Revere
Yale Athletes Chosen for Training Table
New Haven June 18 Yale has named its training table for the international meet with Harvard Yale and Oxford Cambridge. Selected sprinters short distance runners long distance runners high jump and hurdles include I A Blount Dixon Boardman T R Fisher W D Brennan J P Adams C B Spitzer H P Smith E C Waller W M Fincke C K Palmer and Charles Dupee in the 100 yard dash.
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New Haven
E. C. Waller
W. M. Fincke
C. K. Palmer
Charles Dupee
Weather Bulletin For New England And New York
Fair and warmer conditions expected across New England and eastern New York with partly cloudy skies on Monday. Increasing cloudiness Tuesday followed by warmer coastal conditions and light southwest winds.
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Washington
New England
New York
Progressive Lodge No A Elects Officers at Meeting
At Gras Army Hall 616 Washington Street officers for the ensuing term were elected. Morris Loitman is president Hyman Stern vice president Simon Goldman recording secretary Morris Silverstein financial secretary A Goldstein treasurer. Attendance reached 150 with 135 votes cast. election of trustees and most officers postponed to next meeting.
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Lodge No. A
Gras Army Hall
Washington Street
Morris Loitman
Hyman Stern
Simon Goldman
Morris Silverstein
A. Goldstein
Mrs Enoch J Howlett Dies in Cambridge Home
Mrs Enoch J Howlett died at her home 6 Upton Street Cambridge on Friday after a six month illness. Born in Green Maine she was 74 years old and had lived in Cambridge since her marriage in 1250. She leaves her husband Enoch J Howlett pay master of the city.
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Enoch J. Howlett
Upton Street
Cambridge
Green
Patriotic Service Held at Central Congregational Chelsea
A patriotic service commemorating the first battle of the Revolution was held last evening at Central Congregational Church Chelsea. Theodore Winthrop Post 35 G A R and Hancock Command UV A attended in a body. The address was given by Rev N T Whitaker D D pastor Mt Bellingham M E Church.
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Central Congregational Church
Chelsea
Theodore Winthrop
Hancock Command
N. T. Whitaker
D. D
Mt. Bellingham M. E
Keene and Legassie Arrested for Attempted Highway Robbery
Haverhill report says George Keene of Kennebunk Maine and Charles Legassie of Dover New Hampshire were arrested after an alleged highway robbery attempt on James E. Higgins on Shepard Street late Saturday night. The men claim different residences. Police said the incident occurred near downtown, with Higgins reporting the confrontation. Authorities continue to investigate and question suspects.
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Haverhill
George Keene
Kennebunk
Charles Legassie
Dover
N. H
James EB. Higgins
Shepard Street
Metropolitan Manufacturing Co Successor to American Wringer
Metropolitan Manufacturing Co successor to American Wringer Co s New England retail business operates at 77 70 Franklin and 80 Archer selling wringers mangles and sweepers. repair service offered with prompt attention via telephone number 2690.
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Metropolitan Manufacturing CO
American Wringer Co
New England
Franklin
Archer
Chelsea Resident Foxwell Dies at 68 at Spencer Avenue Home
Thomas I. Foxwell, longtime Chelsea resident, died suddenly yesterday afternoon at his home 10 Spencer Avenue. He was 68. He leaves a widow, five daughters and four sons.
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Thomas I. Foxwell
Chelsea
Spencer Avenue
City
Crescent Beach Draws 50 000 for Busy Holiday at State Reservation
Crowds flocked to Crescent Beach and the Crescent Beach State reservation drawing a record May day crowd. The boulevard buzzed with carriages bicycles and pedestrians as police raided several beach bars along ocean avenue finding limited illicit liquor and arresting one bartender. Winthrop Beach cottages hotels and Crest avenue were crowded with visitors signaling a fully inaugurated summer season and promising prosperity for the town.
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Crescent Beach
Rhodes
Revere
Ocean Avenue
John Harney
Garland
Patrick Broadbine
Alex Gayette
Hannah Coleman
Winthrop Beach
Crest Avenue
Shirley Street
Boston
May Sail Tomorrow Bristol Yacht Columbia Rapid Finish
June 18 report on the Columbia yacht nearing her trial trip. Despite extensive labor by Herreshoffs, readiness slips to Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning. Comparisons with Defender favor Columbia in beauty as Commodore Morgan and Corsair arrive to view the craft. Iselin pursues Newport readiness by Wednesday night.
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Bristol
Columbia
Herreshoffs
Defender
J. Pierpont Morgan
Europe
Newport
Child Burned In Domestic Fire Accident
Four year old Abraham Palanski suffered critical burns to the chest and side after playing with matches at 44 Leveret Street. He was removed to Massachusetts General Hospital in serious condition yesterday at about 2 30 o clock.
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Abraham Palanski
Leveret Street
Massachusetts General Hospital
Sid
Fire damages Harvard College estate dwelling at 7 Reims Place
An alarm from Box 24 at 10 last night reported a fire on the top floor of a three story wooden home at 7 Reims Place. The Harvard College estate owns the building and damage is about 390 dollars. The fire resulted from a knocked over kerosene lamp.
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Reims Place
Harvard College
Memorial Service Honors Odd Fellows Lodges in West Medford
The Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church at Holton and Bowers streets West Medford overflowed for a memorial service honoring deceased members of Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 186 Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hathaway Lodge and Purity Lodge of Rebekahs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ODD Fellows
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
Holton and
Bowers Streets
West Medford
Mt. Vernon
Death by Own Action Murders Conductor in Providence
John B. Lee, a longtime conductor for the Union Railroad Company, committed death by own action by hanging at his Tobey Street home in Providence early this morning. Despondency over private affairs was cited as the cause.
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Providence
R. I
John &. Lee
Union Railroad Company
Tobey Street
Kennedy Elected Busines Agent by Bartenders Union
Richard W. Kennedy was elected business agent for six months by Bartenders' Union members at 04 Washington Street yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard W. Kennedy
Bartenders’ Union
Washington Street
William W. Greenough 81 Funeral Tuesday at Church of Our Saviour
In Boston on June 17 William W. Greenough aged 81. Funeral services at Church of Our Saviour Carntoi Street Longwood at 12 o clock Tuesday June 2.
Menu Item List at 822 Washington Street
Raw oysters in shell with beer or ale. Soups include consomme and quenelle. Roast of fish with vegetables. Fricassee of chicken. Pastry and tea or toffee wines and liquors. Ales and beer served at the tables at 822 Washington Street.
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Washington Street
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Good Samaritan
Mt. Holyoke
Mrs. Mkinley
Salem Harbor
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Baker
Plymouth
Sir Thomas Lipton
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Somerville Church
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Gibeon
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