Governor Draper refuses McCarthy hearing on Civil Service Commission
Jeremiah J. McCarthy asked for a hearing before the Governor and his Council on charges against the Civil Service Commission. The Governor denied referring the petition to the Council, prompting a bitter reply from McCarthy who claims political motive and vows to seek other remedies. Former Attorney General Herbert Parker says the statute is misinterpreted and warns the commission harms civil service welfare.
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Cabinet Gas Range Promises Modern Kitchen Comfort
An advertisement touts a cabinet gas range with oven and broiler, highlighting no coal, ash, or kindling, fast startup, precise control, and a warming closet. It notes varied sizes, exhibition at Boston Gas Appliance Exchange, and a house to house canvass by sales reps offering next‑morning visits via phone or mail.
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Boston Gas Appliance Exchange
West Street
Harvard Falls to Yale in 12-5 rout at Yale Field
New Haven crowds packed Yale Field as Arthur D. Cooper led Yale to a 12 to 5 victory over Harvard. The perfect Saturday drew about 12,000 fans by game time with bands, cheers, and motley throngs filling the stands and surrounding areas.
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Harvard
Yale Field
Connecticut
Yale Fans Fill Stands For One-Sided Baseball Showdown
Every seat was taken in the stands and every vantage point was filled as Yale supporters packed bleachers and even the field. The crowd, mainly women in colorful sunshades, waved banners and lined the foul line as ground rules became necessary due to the dense turnout.
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Yale
Professor Ernest Hermann Named Cambridge Physical Instructor
Professor Ernest Hermann of Quincy has been chosen physical instructor for the Cambridge schools and will begin his duties at once.
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Ernest Hermann
Quincy
Cambridge
Park Board Reconsiders Fireworks Display on Charles River Basin
Developments in the Fourth of July fireworks controversy show the Metropolitan Park Commission leaning toward allowing a basin display. Chairman William B. de las Casas says safeguards for spectators are the main concern and a conference with Mayor Fitzgerald and others may finalize approval. Police protection plans are being coordinated with Police Commissioner Stephen O'Meara amid Taft's holiday visit and enforcement of a new Fourth of July law.
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Taylor's Body Not in Grave Found Empty at Ceremony
Baltimore June 21 General Edward C Jones of Binghamton N Y who for five years has pressed to disinter Private Charles A Taylor the first Civil War casualty found the grave empty when opened today after ceremonial rites He planned to move the remains to East Boston for burial and mark the grave with a headstone
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Edward C. Jones
Binghamton
N. Y
Charles A. Taylor
Jones
Boston
Heat Claims Three Lives in City as Heat Wave Harms Many
The city records three heat related deaths: Louise Dockin age 32 of 11 Groton StreetSouth End died at 15 Groton Street visiting a friend Bessie McKenna. David Greenberg age 38 of 626 Shawmut Avenue Roxbury found dead in his cobbler shop. Charles D Byers age 4 of 7 William Street Terrace Roxbury crushed by ice wagon wheel at 86 Westminster Street. The heat marked the hottest day of the year and the longest day of sunlight.
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Shawmut Avenue
Roxbury
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William Street Terrace
Westminster Street
Favor GOLDFIELD OFFER REJECTED BY PROMOTER
Reno prepares for the Jeffries Johnson prize fight as Reno is set as the battleground with Governor Dickerson assuring no state interference. Promoter Tex Rickard looks for a quiet period after Governor Gillett’s ultimatum to hold the contest outside California.
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Dickerson
Jeffries
Fight arena site chosen near Reno with Johnson training camp
The selection of a Rocky East Reno site was announced this afternoon. A 60 by 60 foot arena will be built near the Southern Pacific tracks and a trolley line, aiming for completion by early next month. Jack Johnson will train at Rick's Resort three miles southwest of Reno as manager Tom Flanagan approved the choice.
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Southern Pacific Railway
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Rickard
Reno Fight Committee
San Francisco
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Tom
Planagan
Rick
Flanagan
Two Burned In Cambridge Tenement Fire
Mrs. Fred Thyng and John McDonald suffered severe burns after an overturned lamp ignited a cupboard blaze on the first floor of a six story wooden tenement at 305 Broadway Cambridge last night.
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John McDonald
Mrs. Thyne
Broadway
Cambridge
Ship builder MO H M Kie dies at home
John A McKie a well known ship builder died yesterday at his East Boston home after a short illness. He leaves a widow and two sons including Lewis B McKie former state representative. He belonged to Balback Lodge A A F and A M and St Johns Commandery Knights Templars.
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John A. McKie
Trenton Street
Boston
Coronation Planned for May 1911 in London
London officials announce the coronation of King George likely mid May 1911. After the ceremony the Duke of Connaught will travel to Canada to assume the office of Governor General.
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George
Duke of Connaught
Canada
Afternoon Baseball Scores and Standings Report
Yesterday's scores show American League results with Boston 3 over Washington 2 and Detroit 4 over St. Louis 0. Philadelphia swept New York with 7 4 and 7 4, while Cleveland folded Chicago 38 to 23 in 12 innings. Chicago then beat Cleveland 83 in 10 innings. National League results include Philadelphia 12 over Boston and New York over St. Louis plus Pittsburg over Chicago 1 to 0.
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