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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1901

Page

8

Glass Day at the Colleges in Boston College Hall

The Boston College class day events proceed with a reception to faculty and a seniors spread. Walter J. Mitchell presides as master of ceremonies while John J. Joodis presents the class history and Walter J. Roche reads the class ode. Dennis E B Callahan speaks on The Catholic Layman as the mantle passes to the incoming senior class. Graduation exercises are set for tomorrow in Symphony Hall with prize winners announced.

Boston College College Hall James Street Copley Hall Walter J. Mitchell John J. Joodis Walter J. Roche John A. Reardon Joseph F. McGlinchey Augustus JL. Sullivan Dennis EB. Callahan Symphony Hall

Tufts Alumni Day Highlights Delta of Massachusetts Meeting

Tufts College in Medford observed Alumni Day on June 18 with the Delta of Massachusetts Tufts Chapter annual meeting at 2 pm in Miner Hall. Honorary members named include Bliss Perry and Katherine Whitby, with several Tufts 1901 graduates and other alumni listed. Bliss Perry delivered the oration "The Amateur Spirit" in Goddard Chapel.

Medford Tufts College Delta of Massachusetts Tufts Minerall Bliss Perry Boston Atlantic Monthly Katherine Oldrich Whitby William Hollis Godfrey East Boston Myron J. Michael A. M Kingstonemy Roger W. Armstrong Waltham Sarah M. Armstrong Everett William H. Price Weat Medford Ethel G. Reed West Somerville Mary A. Hane South Berwick Anna Ryan

Winthrop Graduates Celebrate 55 at Pauline School Exercises

The Pauline School assembly hall hosted Winthrop graduation with 55 graduates. Featured were duets and choruses, a class essay by Julia Visall, a plasm presentation by Mr J W Stover, and a class hymn by Isabel Floyd.

Pauline School Clara Leuign Ingalls Carlos ‘Adams Jensen Ing Ruth Eugenia Tucker Chaminade Andi Ng Leon Francis Edith Hardie Sawyer Laura Andeonald Katherine Rosetta Barker Leroy James Cook Yes Adams Jensen Francis Hitch Charles Alfred Roberts Julia Frances Visall J.W. Stover Isabel Howard Floyd Frederick Uglass

Amherst East Glass Day Highlights Class Exercises

June 18 events at Amherst East featured planting ivy for the resident of the class, with prayers by Dr. Charles S. Walker. Charles B. Gordon delivered a poem and campus orations by William Whitman and John H. Todd, among others.

Agricultura Pittsfield Charles 8. Walker Charles EB. Gorgeno Charles L. Rice William Worcester O. Whitman South Boston Stirks John H. Todd

Smith College Commencement Honors 955 Graduates

Smith Northampton June 18 commencement honors 955 graduates at Smith College. Class of 25 described as best ever. Rev James H. Canfield LL D of Columbia University delivered the commencement address on the individual as the unit of power. Diplomas awarded and degrees conferred, exercises closed with the recessional from Tannhauser.

Northampton Smith College James H. Canfield Columbia University Canfield Tannhauser

Bryan to Tour After June 18 Speech Schedule

W. J. Bryan leaves tonight for an extended tour and speaking trip. He will speak in Philadelphia on June 2 and in Norfolk Virginia on July 6, with a planned stop in Buf lo later in the itinerary.

ZINC Neb W. J. Bryan Tonlj Will Tae Ryan Wil Buflo Mr. Ee Ne. Ee Philadelphia Orfolie

Ormond Found Dead in Stone Yard Where He Worked

A watchman named Ormond was found dead last night in the stone yard where he was employed. Authorities investigate the cause and any foul play.

Ormond Faegelook Stone Yard

Chelsea Board votes to dismiss charges in panel hearing

A Chelsea board session recessed after a brief evidence review in a case involving Chief Spencer. The board faced charges and a member with forty two years of service weighed into the decision to dismiss.

Chelsea Board of Eee Sone vi Dence Andrews

Hartford Mall Arsenal: Chaos Follows Recent Opening

In Hartford a new mall section sparked crowding and confusion as shoppers reported long lines and limited staff. Authorities advised patience while management worked to restore order and improve access.

Hopkins Died On Street Car After Heart Attack

A damaged clipping reports the death of Hopkins on a street car after a heart-related incident. Limited readable text mentions the event and suggests medical cause.

Hopkins

Real value in suits worth paying for

The article argues that some buyers chase cut-price deals while asserting most men prefer paying full prices for honest values, believing half-price offers rely on imaginary worth rather than true value.

Hill Bitterly Scores Molineux in Appellate Plea

The final direct plea for another jury trial for Roland B. Molineux, alleged poisoner, opened before the Court of Appeals. Senator David B. Hill argued against retrial while defending prosecution strategy, portraying the letters and Knickerbocker Club links as proof of guilt. He closed by warning of overwhelming evidence and said no defense had been presented.

Buffalo Roland B. Molineux Katherine J. Adams Henry C. Barnet Court of Appeals John G. Milburn Molineux United States David B. Hill Hill Knickerbocker Club Cornish Reveets Barnet

Cambridge High Graduates Earn Diplomas in Sanders Theatre

The Cambridge High School senior class graduated last evening with fifty eight diplomas awarded signaling completion of all required studies. Listed graduates include Frank W. Barnes Edward A. Barrer Edward L. Brennan Walter S. Brigham Gurden EB Fuller Jr John T. Glidden Arthur L. Gove William A Noonan John L. Rogers Albert Su Stephens Ralph L Thelle Ernest A. Thompson Harold C Upham Cecilia H Adams Alice G Bates Catherine Cameron Mary A Campbell Isabel S Clarke Margaret B Crowley Margaret T Downey Isa M Buyey Bertha M Eckert Helen F Fiske Mary Godsell Ellen T Goggin Elizabeth M Greely Bertha Bard Georgia Fo Hew Florence W Finneon Elisabeth F Hegan Alma M Howe Ethel M Jackson Sally B Jacobson Lucy M Jones Mary Keenan Catherine A Kelley Gertrude Mahoney Lucy A Mathy Katherine Ye Alice O Keefe Ruth A ONeill Josephine M Parker Ethel V Phinney Katherine J Printon Jenny T Quinn Eda H Rundstrom Ida M Stevens Julis E Sullivan Fanny Webb Helen G White Nettie H White Alice B Jones Gertrude I the Bertha Roods Viola F Young

Cambridge High School Sanders ‘Theatre Uates Frank W. Barnes Edw. A. Barrer Edward L. Brennan Walter S. Brigham Gurden EB. Fuller, Jr John T. Glidden Arthur L. Gove William A. Noonan John L. Rogers Albert Su. Stephens Florence W. Fimneon Belisabeth F. Hegan Alma M. Howe Ethel M. Jackson B. Jacobeon Lucy M. Jones Maryry Keenan Catherine A Kelley Gertrude Mahoney Lucy A. Mathy Katherine Alice O'Keefe Ruth A. O'Neill Josephine M. Parker Ethel V. Phinney

Collins Club Organizes Ward 17 Chapter

The Patrick A. Collins Club of Ward 17 held its first meeting on Hampden Street and adopted a constitution. Officers elected include President George Areas, Treasurer John Jons, Secretary Precanehe man Wi iam, with an executive committee listing John Gollen and others. Regular monthly meetings are set for the third Tuesday of each month.

Patrick A. Collins Ward 17 Co. Hampden Street Nhe Goundiiman George Areasurer John Jons Oretary Precanehe Man Wi Hugh Kelly John Faulkner A Andrew J. Howard Joseph Matthew Connolly Hon . Feeley Michael T Ramse Connolly Henry, Funke An Aeneaat I. Quirk

Czar's Fourth Daughter Born, Heir Hope Flat

St Petersburg June 18 The Czar Nicholas II has again borne a daughter, ending hopes for an imperial heir. The birth disappoints the Czar for the fourth time while Grand Duke Michael, heir apparent, breathes a sigh of relief.

ST. Petersburg Nicholas II Russias Michael

Trailhot in New York Hostler Theorized in Disappearance

A hotel hostler sent to another hotel was due to report for war Monday morning but failed to appear. A theory suggested he went to Greenwich Connecticut, though this could not be verified tonight.

Byers

Fugitives Debate Boston Lowell Role in Blondin Case

Police weigh competing theories of where Joseph W Blondin killed Mrs Blondin. Evidence centers on a trunk, Green Street house, and a Lowell lodging, with absence of shoes or an overskirt and no sighting after April 27.

New York Joseph W. Blondin Boston Green Street Chelmsford Road Middlesex Street Lowell Dean Union Station Merrimac Street Hennigan Montreal Romeo Chelmsford

Blondin Linked to Second Morrow Letter Theory

Police in Fall River pursue a theory that Blondin supplied the second Morrow letter to a New York boat deckhand for mailing from New York to mislead investigators. A man matching Blondin's description was spotted in Fall River and by Edward Dube as recently as Saturday morning.

Fall River Blondin New York U le

Synod Session Near Riot Over Secret Society Clause

In Jamestown New York the Augustana synod teetered on a riot as ministers argued over retaining the creed clause banning admission of members of secret societies and atheistic groups. The vote ended 81 to 71 in favor of keeping the clause amid heated exchanges and interruptions.

Jamestown N. Y Augustana Synod Swedish Lutheran Church G. Forsberg North Grosvenordale Conn Cc. F. Johanson Boston Httle Free Masons’ Monitor C. E. Forsberg

$1500 For One Vote: Council Bill Faces Final Vote

The 1o0 bill returns to the Common Council for final action after last Thursday's defeat by four votes. Promoters push for the fifty votes needed, offering bribes to secure votes including a $1500 payoff to a Republican councilman if he becomes the decisive fiftieth.

Common Council

Working Boys Festival and Field Day Held on Bennet Street

A historic Working Boys Festival and field day took place on Bennet Street featuring a sea of athletic events. Highlights included a marathon style race, horse racing among driving clubs, and a fast bicycle test with top American riders near Speen Seat.

Bennet Street Combias Grant Canary Mercs Ably Ceffrey O Iton Canada Bostonmes America Ae Speen Wien

Conceit Blondin's Chief Characteristic Examined

The Post offers exclusive photographs of Joseph Blondin showing his forehead eyes nose ears mouth and chin separately. Analysts claim the mouth and chin reveal arrogance and self conceit. The narrative describes Blondin as a vanity driven figure whose deceit is reflected in his features.

the Post Joseph Ifred Blondin Brondin Blondin

Blondin’s character read in facial lines by Dr Newton

The Post prints a study by Dr A W K Newton former county medical examiner on Blondin’s facial traits. He calls Blondin shrewd and cunning with a feminine loving streak and a low cunning though he warns that Blondin’s mind is weak and he lacks resoluteness.

A. W. K. Newton Blondin

Described Man with Cunning Look in Brief Portrait

The passage sketches a man’s appearance and character, noting a wide intelligent forehead, hazy cold blue eyes, a slight left eye cast, and a deceitful air. It labels him as sly and overconfident but lacking will power, with an unusual ear lacking a lobe.

An Eye Test for a Man's Character

The speaker judges a man by his eyes noting they appear large and staring. He says the subject lacks true bravery, showing boldness but not courage when pressed. The analysis paints a deceitful, conceited persona with only portions of the face indicating strength.

Blondin

Not much character in the nose description

The passage notes a flat wide nose that points down toward the mouth at the tip. High nostrils intensify the sneering effect of the thin-lipped mouth.

Analysis of Facial Features and Character Assessment

The text describes a suspect's nose and mouth, linking physical traits to presumed behavior. It argues the nose is not a strong indicator of character while noting a long flat nose and high nostrils. The mouth is deemed cruel and sneering, suggesting potential for cruelty and eventual slip up.

Bilondin Quay

Machinists Strikes Near Boston Hold Mass Meeting

A Boston machinists strike scene described as a mass meeting at Macats Hall after a 2 o'clock gathering. Workers reportedly faced wage reductions and were joined by about 100 shop workers in the street while police and strikers faced tensions.

Lost Arm in Gear Incident Report

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a lost arm injury involving a worker named Carl Merrick and a colleague Joe Oeegie. The text lacks clear dates, locations, or responsible equipment details, but indicates a safety incident connected to machinery and possible surgical or recovery references.

Somerville residents press for return to old transfer system

Frustration grows in Somerville and East Somerville as elevated road changes disrupt car lines. A petition with over 1200 signatures, presented to President Bancroft by Mayor Glines, asks restoring the former Broadway Franklin street terminus and a surface line to Grove Hall. Alderman Gilman supports relief, echoing Winter Hill concerns and a parallel petition circulating for the company.

Sullivan Square Somerville East Somerville Roxbury Franklin Street Bancroft Glines Broadway Charlestown Boston Boston & Maine Railroad Grove Hall Warren Street Charles 8. Gilman Clines Gilman East Winter Hill

Harvard Pops Night at Symphony Hall Causes Lighted Display

Harvard conducted by Gustav Strube presented a program at Symphony Hall with crimson stage lights and a restraining lack of encores. The Harvard Glee Club performed during interludes while a dormitory crowd cheered freshmen and sophomores with class cheers. A preconcert signal caused about a hundred crimson banners bearing crew and team names to be removed from balcony rails, later partly restored as the concert ended. The event was described as a rehearsal for graduates night next Monday.

Harvard Symphony Hall Gustav Strube Harvard Glee Club

Woman Makes Second Suicide Attempt in Newton

Dorothy Rowe, a young woman of striking appearance, attempted suicide twice in Newton era. She first swallowed carbolic acid at the Young Women's Christian Association on Warrenton Street and was saved at Emergency Hospital. After recovery she left for Newton and later again was found unconscious from an overdose, brought to Auburndale ambulance and Newton Hospital staff feared for her life.

Dorothy Rowe Miss Rowe T Young Women’s Christian Association Warrentom Street Warrenton Street Newton Auburndale Central Avenue Newton Hospital

Beaten and Robbed Man Attacked at Local Corner

George H. Morse of Levett Place was set upon by two men at South Margin and Norman streets at 2 o'clock this morning. He was severely beaten and robbed of $2 after a desperate struggle, his assailants overpowering him and taking all valuables on his person.

George H. Morse Levett Place South Margin Norman Streets Morse

Dr Kennedy Home Again After Release on Bail

Dr Samuel J Kennedy leaves the Tombs after being freed on $10,000 bail amid cheering crowds. He heads to Staten Island to reunite with his wife at New Dorp, as court officials and jurors discuss the case and bond arrangements continue.

New York Samuel J. Kennedy Staten Island New Dorp Louis .R. Searles Moore de. Kennedy Eimer J. Hand Kennedy Sh Bridge of Sighs Hand

Lynn Aldermen Move to Remove Seven Grade Crossings

Lynn aldermen approve petition to the Supreme Court for a commission to abolish seven grade crossings. City Solicitor to file next day. order also sets up a commission to study elevated versus low mood crossings for the city.

Lynn Board of Aldermen Connery Supreme Court Newhall Parsons

Hobson Praises Schley Course At Santiago Address

Captain Richmond P. Hobson spoke at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute commencement praising balanced strategy and valor. He cited Admiral Dewey in Manila Bay and defended Schley against critics of his loop and parallel course at Santiago.

Hobson Schley Santiago Baltimore Richmond P. Hobson Baltimore Polytechnic Institute Dewey Tattle Manila Bay

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