Vermont's Bitter Political Fight in Montpelier
Montpelier, June 18. Vermont's capital hosts a bitter political fight for governor with 338 delegates needed. Candidates General John G. McCullough, Percival W. Clement, and Fletcher D. Proctor vie amid a liquor law issue split between prohibition, high license, and local option. McCullough leads in delegate estimates with about 828, Clement 222, Proctor 170, signaling defections after the first ballot.
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Montpelier
Vermont
John G. McCullough
Bennington
Percival W. Clement
Rutland
Fletcher D. Proctor
Proctor
General McCullough
Clement
McCullough
Passengers Face Inconvenience as Bridge Work Blocks Line
Electric cars halted at Winthrop Avenue Revere where the Boston and Maine rail crossing is being removed. A new bridge is under construction by the Park Commission, prompting a temporary line closure and a 200 yard walk for passengers while permissions are secured.
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Beachmont
Everett District
Winthrop Avenue
Revere
Boston & Maine Railway
Boston & Maine
Boston & Lynn Company
President nominates Army and revenue cutter officers
The President sent nominations to the Senate. In the Army Ordnance department promotions McGinness to colonel Greer to lieutenant colonel Baker to major Williams to captain. Also three third lieutenants in the Revenue Cutter Service named Lauriatt Whittier to join as lieutenants.
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Washington
Senate
Army—Ordnance Department
John R. McGinness
John E. Greer
Frank Baker
Clarence C. Williams
Leutenants
Revenue Cutter Service
Philip W. Lauriatt
Massachusetts
William A. Whittier
Maine
White House appropriation agreement reached for 360000
Washington June 18 Senators Allison Hale and Cockrell and Representatives Cannon Hemingway and McRae say the Senate and House conferees on the urgent deficiency bill have agreed on the appropriation for White House changes. A conference with the President was held and alterations to the building are planned to be completed by December 1. The appropriation is 360000 dollars.
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White House
Washington
Allson
Hale
Cockrell
Cannon
Hemingway
McRae
Senate
House
Those Charged of Perjury Letter to the Editor Clarifies Judge Pierce Remarks
Elisha Greennhood of Boston writing to the Post disputes readers’ take on Judge Pierce sharp remarks in the Henry J. Hutchins vs Norfolk Suburban Street Railway Co. case. He clarifies the rebuke targeted railroad witnesses and counsel, notes the witness removal, and asserts the verdict on liability stands while weight of evidence remains doubtful.
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Post
Henry J. Hutchins
Norfolk Suburban Street Railway
Judge Pierce
Pierce
Presid
Elisha Greennhood
Boston
Immigration hearing weighs Canada route for migrants
June 18 Senate immigration panel continues debate on the law. Inspector Robert Watchcorn from Montreal warns that some migrants enter U S via Canada along about 1500 wagon roads and urges applying the act to the Canadian border to curb smuggling of diseased entrants. Herman J. Shutties calls for higher head tax on immigrants.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Immigration Today
Robert Watchcorn
Montreal
Can
United States
Canada
Herman J. Shutties
Cures Touted At Christian Science Testimony Meeting
Some 9000 attendees heard Judge Hanna open proceedings at Mechanics Hall with intro by Herman Hering the newly elected first reader of the Mother Church. Testimonies described cures for valvular heart disease asthma baldness and paralysis among others and a plan to raise 2000000 for a central auditorium and shrine at the site of the present mother church.
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Christian Scientists
Mechanics’ Hall
Hanna
Herman
Hering
Baltimore
Frank Leonard
Brooklyn
George B. Wickersham
Adam H. Dickey
Kansas City
Bright
C. E. Johnson
Harvard College
Roxbury
Virginia Davis
Washington
Gulf of Mexico
Festive Scene at Radcliffe College Class Day
Radcliffe College marked its class day with lanterns strung between trees and an evening program. Guests arrived from 4 pm with festivities intensifying after 6 pm as music from the gymnasium orchestra accompanied dancing and strolling. The Fay House grounds hosted decorations and a 300-seat lemonade and cake spread, with notables from Boston Cambridge and Brookline in attendance.
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Radcliffe College
Fay House
Cliffs and Abbots
Boston
Gorhams of
Washion
Stebbinses
San Francisco
Robertses
Cambridge
Swans
Brookline
Boston College Alumni Association Holds Its Annual Reunion
The Boston College Alumni Association held its annual reunion at Parker House last evening. Guests included Rev W G R Mullen S J president of Boston College and Bishop William H OConnell D D of Portland Me. Officers chosen for the new year include Rev Thomas F Brennan president Joseph C Pelletier vice president Dr E A McCarthy secretary James A Desmond treasurer Francis J Carver historian and an executive committee from each class. Toastmaster James R Murphy presided as President Mallen spoke on Catholic Education and Dr William J O Reilly on Athletics with Father J H Rockwell representing the Class of 1902.
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Boston College
Parker House
W. G. R. Mullen
S. J
William H. O'Connell
D. D
Portland
Thomas F. Brennan
Joseph C. Pelletier
E. ‘A. McCarthy
James A. Desmond
Francis J. Carver
Jamies R. Murphy
Mallen
William J. O'Reilly
J. H. Rockwell
Lillian Russell's Daughter to Study in Paris
In York on June 18 Lilian Solomon secretary to Lillian Russell has just graduated from the Institute of Holy Angels Fort Lee Jersey City and will go to Paris there to study in a graduate course under her aunt guidance. She will decide her career after completing the program.
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York
Lilian Solomon
Lillian Russell
Institute of Holyngels
Fort Lee
Jersey City
Paris
Wind Cave National Park Bill Favored by Committee
June 18 report states the House Public Lands Committee favorably reported a bill to establish Wind Cave National Park in South Dakota. The area is described as including geysers, a subterranean cavern, and other natural wonders.
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National Park
South Dakota
Washington
House Committee On Public Lands Today
Wind Cave National Park
Boston group opposes statehood bill for four territories
The New England Shoe and Leather Association of Boston adopted resolutions opposing the bill granting statehood to Oklahoma New Mexico and Arizona. A copy was sent to New Mexico Delegate Rodey who replied with strong rebuke of the association arguments and indignation.
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Washington
New England Shoe and Leather Association
Boston
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arigone
Rodey
Wheaton Seminary Holds 67th Commencement
Norton June 18 The 67th commencement exercises were held this morning at Trinitarian Congregational Church. President Dwr S. V. Cole was master of ceremonies. The address was by Rev. Dr. James G. Vose of Providence. Diplomas were presented to 10 graduates.
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Norton
Wheaton Seminary
Trinitarian Congregational Church
Dwr S. V. Cole
James G. Vose
Providence
Dunn Rescued From Burning House in Uincy
John Dunn aged 70 was rescued unconscious from a Station street house that caught fire this morning. Property damage totaled 400 dollars.
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Dunn
Uincy
John Dunn
Station Street
Jamaica Plain Hails Independence Day Celebration Effort
Alderman Heath and Jamaica Plain men in the Citizens Association urged His Honor to grant a large appropriation for Independence Day. The July 4 appropriation stands at 12,000 dollars as the target.
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Alderman Heath
Jamaica Plain
Citizens’ Association
Collins
Crowninshield Censures Dayton In Venice Case
London June 18 text of the Chicago court of inquiry findings sheds light on the Venice affair. It cites Admiral Crowninshield condemning Captain Dayton for not defending officers and notes the misconduct and attempted restraint by marines. Doddridge Ledbetter were drunk but not intoxicated. court suggests trials for Doddridge Wynnee Ledbetter. Moody endorses no court martial.
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London
United States
Venice
Henry A. Johnson
Crowinshield
James H. Dayton
Chicago
Crowninshield
Doddridge
Wynnee
Ledbetter
Washington
Chicago Court of Inquiry
Navy Department
Moody
Dayton
Crownins
Board On Promotions
Blake Richardson Rites In Brookline Church Ceremony
Miss Anne Blake daughter of Mrs Arthur Welland Blake and Frederick Richardson both of Brookline were wed yesterday at St Pauls Church by Rev Leonard K Storrs. Attendant Miss Beatrice Blake wore pale green mouselaine de soie with white lace, carrying white roses. Best man Morace H Richardson. Bride wore Duchesse satin with long plain train, lace yoke and pearl jewelry, bouquet of lilies of the valley. Reception at Mrs Blake's home featured elaborate decorations.
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Anne )Blake
Arthur Welland Blake
Brookline
Frederick Richardson
St St. Paul’s Church
Leonard K. Storrs
Miss Blake
Beatrice Blake
Morace H. Richardson
Noted Western Custom of “Hanging Mistakes”
A Western man recalls errors in hanging strangers and explains a remedy: passing a resolution declaring the slain man’s gain to be the community’s loss. The quip suggests the practice is harmless and calms grieving relatives.
Westminster Abbey Coronation Setting Described in London Times
London Times describes Westminster Abbey ready for coronation with an annex blending into the ancient structure. The interior forms a vast hall with timbered roof and pillars, tapestries and armor on display, and seats arranged for peers and royal ladies with engraved chairs marking the coronation date. The theatre space hosts the dais beneath an oriental carpet dated 1540 and all arrangements aim for perfection by next week.
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London
Westminster Abbey
London Times
Finance committee wrestles with loan bill in council meeting
The City Council finance committee debated the loan bill last night but failed to reach a definite decision, leaving the proposal unresolved as members weigh fiscal implications and potential impacts on city finances.
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Estia
Drew Says He Will Preach Next Sunday at St Pauls
The Rev. Simon P. W. Drew of St. Pauls Baptist Church Camden street declared he will preach next Sunday indoors or outdoors despite his pending resignation. Deacons raised 21.80 of 50 due in salary. lawyer and backers vow court action if opponents interfere.
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Simon P. W. Drew
St. Paul's Baptist Church
Camden Street
St. Paul’s
Drew
Edgar Benjamin
Benjamin
Provisional Venezuelan Government Declares New Rule
In Caracas the first Official Gazette from Carupano dated May 22 reports General Manuel Antonio Matos forming a provisional government. Don Pedro Ezequiel Rojas is named minister of foreign affairs, with the army taking control of occupied territory and promising to extend civil laws and uphold the constitution. Generals Ducharne and Doers command divisions.
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New York
Carupano
Venezuela
Manuel Antonio Matos
Castro
Matos
Don Pedro Ezequiel Rojas
Cleveland
England
Pedro Ducharne
Valentin Doers
Osceola Man Nominated for Governor by Republican State Convention
At Lincoln on June 18 seven candidates competed for the Republican nomination. John H. Mickey of Osceola won the gubernatorial nomination as the convention approved a platform backing Roosevelt, Cuban reciprocity, irrigation law, anti-trust enforcement, and recognition of McKinley’s death while praising American soldiers.
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Lincoln
Neb
John H. Mickey
Osceola
Committee On Resolutions
Philadelphia
McKinley
Roosevelt
Three Harvard Divinity School graduates ordained at King's Chapel
Three graduates from Harvard Divinity School were ordained for the Unitarian ministry at King's Chapel. The service featured a sermon by Rev. Howard Brown of Boston, ordination prayer by Rev. Samuel A. Eliot, and the charge by Rev. Francis G. Peabody. A right hand of fellowship was given by Rev. Charlies G. Ames and hymns closed the service, with attendees including George Reed of Taunton and Arthur Saryant Whitney of Milford.
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Harvard Divinity School
King’s Chapel
Howard Brown
Boston
Samuel A. Eliot
Francis G. Peabody
Cambridge
Charlies G. Ames
Pomser Foote O
George Reed
Taunton
Arthur Saryant Whitney
Milford
Cambridge Tries Swift Vaccination After Smallpox Outbreak
Mayor McNamee, the Board of Health, and the city solicitor met to halt smallpox spread in the Norfolk street district. Since Tuesday 25% of cases have been hospitalised on New street, now 29 people. Officials plan mandatory vaccination for all residents, expand vaccinating teams from two to four, and fumigate houses as needed.
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McNamee
Board of Health
Cambridge
Norfolk Street
New Street
Spencer
Pevey
Malvar Testifies Manila Before Board on Tayabas
Major Cornelius Gardener summoned former insurgent leader General Malvar to testify before the investigating board about Tayabas Province. Malvar said Tayabas was well disciplined under his command and that he could mobilize 150 riflemen and 450 bolomen. He claimed locals supplied insurgents and then notified Americans to shield disloyalty, stating his aim was to prolong the struggle.
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Manila
Cornelius Gardener
Malvar
Tayabas
Tabayas
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