Bay State Troops Go Into Battle
Massachusetts regiments divide into two rival armies the Brown and Blue at Pine Camp New York to simulate a Yalu River style clash. Brigadier General Embury Clark leads the Brown with the Second and Sixth Massachusetts along with U S troops and guards while Colonel Hatfield commands the Blue alongside the Eighth and other units. The staged engagement near Evans Mills involves maneuvering to seize the Great Bend bridge and prevent a crossing as both sides prepare for a day of simulated combat and field operations.
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Pine Camp
N. Y
Massachusetts
Evans’ Mills
Blue
Brown
Embury P. Clark
Massachusetts Militia
C. A. P. Hatfield
Thirteenth Cavalry
Blue Army
Yalu
United States
United States Cavalry
New York National Guard
Seventh Field Hospital
Hatfield
Sterlingville
Clark
Evans Mills
Ogdensburg
South Bend
Black River
Colonel Hatfield
Kingston
Clayton
General Clark
Great Bend
Summit House Fire Blazes Mount Washington Hotel
A hotel atop Mount Washington the Summit House and a large nearby stable were destroyed by fire tonight. The blaze at over 6000 feet elevation created a brilliant spectacle visible for miles around as hundreds of summer tourists watched.
Mount Washington Summit House Fire Blazes Through Hotel
A portion of the Summit House on Mount Washington burned while workmen repaired the railway. The wooden two and a half story hotel, built 36 years ago for 150 guests, faced fierce gales and was secured to the rock with steel rods. Both buildings belonged to the Boston and Maine Railroad and were leased by Barron and Merrow.
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Mount Washington
Summit
Mount Washington Railway
Boston & Maine Railroad Company
Barron & Merrow
Fire destroys mountain buildings and shifts near summit
A blaze destroyed several structures valued about 25 000 dollars with no insurance. Business losses at summer start were estimated near 100 000 dollars. Only the Tip Top House remains, a stone and wood building west of Summit House as flames blew eastward.
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Tip Top House
Summit House
Summit House to Rise Again on Mt Washington
The Summit House will be rebuilt at once and ready for occupancy byAug 1 says owner Oscar Barron. The 1873 hotel atop Mt. Washington faced long construction and hostile weather but proved profitable with support from Walter Aiken of Franklin and John E. Lyon who financed the railway ascent project.
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Oscar Barron
Summit House
Mt. Washington
Walter Aiken
Franklin, N. H
John E. Lyon
Harvard Class Day Exercises Mark Festive Yale Victory
Harvard prepares a full day of ceremonies with prayers by Rev E C Moore in Appleton Chapel then Sanders Theatre speaking. The campus hosts bands, stadium events at Soldiers Field, confetti, receptions, lantern illumination, and numerous spreads across Beck Hall and other venues.
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Yale
Harvard
Holworthy Hall
Appleton Chapel
E.C. Moore
Holworthy
Sanders Theatre
College Yard
Eliot
Glee Club
Sever Hall
Memorial
Marine Eye Tonic Offers Reliable Relief After Exposure
Eye strain redness and granulation from sun wind and dust can be eased with Marine Eye Tonic. The product promises soothing relief without stinging and emphasizes timely care for eye comfort.
Taft Nominated for President Summoned by News
The Taft family reacts to the nomination as telegram bulletins spark tension in Secretary Taft's office. Mrs Taft and Miss Helen Herron Taft share in the rally of congratulations while Walter Root and other officials move toward the War College. The news prompts a public homecoming with roars of support and a band playing Hail to the Chief.
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Wick
Philadelphia
London
Paris
Vienna
All America
Penfield College
Taft
Charley
War Department
Helen Herron Taft
the War College
Root
Chicago
Carpenter
Massachusetts
Michigan
Cannon
William Parnell
Associated Press
Williams
Convention
Insular Bureau of the War Department
The
War College
Edwards
Bell
Oliver
Mrs. Taft
K Street
Justice Anderson
District Supreme Court
Ohio
Republican Party
University Club
Taft Receives 500 Telegrams After White House Return
Upon returning to the White House, Secretary Taft found over 500 telegrams awaiting him. A Chicago message from Nick and Alice praised his triumph and sent best wishes to William H. Taft in Washington, D. C.
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Washington
White House
Taft
Chicago
William H. Taft
Washington, D. C
Nick
Alice
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Euler
Onds
Gibson
Aywy
Bay State
Edward J. Dunn
Blue and Brown
Mt, Washington
Berlin
Baron Howald
Herr Erbsloh
America
Germany
Copenhagen
Bang and
Fibiger
University of Copenhagen
Roerdam
Wick’s
New England
Panama
Boston
Geo. L. Griffin & Son
Washington St
the Wick Fancy Hat Band
Wick Narrow Fabric Co
Nick and
Spirite
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