Cornell Rowing Triumph Tops New England Clubs at Poughkeepsie
The Cornell crews swept the varsity, freshman and four-oared events at Poughkeepsie before 30 000 spectators in rain. Other entrants included Columbia, Pennsylvania, Georgetown, Wisconsin, and Syracuse as Harvard and Yale were absent.
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Coronation Week Opens With King Edward Leaving Windsor
King Edward and Queen depart Windsor for London as coronation pageant begins. The weeklong ceremonies and ensuing demonstrations promise a spectacular display blending grand spectacle with medieval tradition. Public enthusiasm signals deep national pride amid commercial interest.
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Windsor
London
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Who Is Responsible for the Samar Atrocity Orders
Congressman Conry denounces harsh orders issued in Samar. He demands accountability for the cruelty, citing General Smith's court trial admissions about killing and burning to clear an interior war zone. Roosevelt weighs the court findings to fix responsibility.
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Philippines
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Three Points in Miners vs Coal Trust for Arbitration
President Mitchell urged three grounds for arbitration in the miners strike. He notes a 1 percent coal price hike after a 10 percent wage rise, higher living costs since 1900, and coal company profits tied to railroads with high haul charges. The six week strike has cost about $35,000,000 in wages and business.
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Tidewater
Roosevelt Signals Cuba Reciprocal Trade Treaty Effort
President Roosevelt moves to negotiate and send a reciprocal trade treaty with Cuba to the Senate for ratification. He frames the action as a plain duty in line with national honor and interest, awaiting Senate two thirds approval despite partisan opposition.
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Roosevelt
Local Transit Tales and City Notes From Boston
The Observant Citizen surveys transit and public life in Boston with anecdotes from streetcar mishaps to civic honors. A Dorchester Avenue ride ends with a conductor helping a passenger catch a train, while Middlesex County reports a powder mill blast and dry weather harming crops. A night at Back Bay entertainment ends with four ladies misrouting to Cambridge, and the Young Artists of Boston announce charity concerts. A couple visits Bunker Hill and balks at the elevator, while sand beds on the Common attract children. Roxbury Latin’s Samuel Arahams wins two prizes, Bourne anticipates ex-President Cleveland’s July 1 Gray Gables visit, and a Dorchester church sees a fox terrier disrupt services. Chelsea’s Chief Hudson receives a gold badge from the mayor and local citizens.
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Twin newborns born amid small town chatter
In Bingville the Bugle prints a humorous notice section with local tales. Abe Hutchins wins a pension after rheumatism tied to his Civil War service, while Cyrus Hoskins leaves the Bingville Church. Other items recount a glass egg prank, a small town fire scare, and local tidbits about residents and the post office.
Confidants on a Golf Course Echo Hidden Feelings
A story fragment follows Jack Thayer and Bob as they flirt amid golf and canoe outings. Jack confronts loss while Bob apologizes for a sharp remark and hints at deeper feelings. The pair drift toward confiding in each other, hinting at evolving romance.
Unusual Messenger Boy Delivers Books Fast
A messenger boy, rushing on a hurry call to fetch a doctor or a book, unexpectedly delivers The Hound of the Baskervilles. He spots the Sherlock Holmes name and, though surprised, reads the title. Available at bookstores for $1.25 from McCunnsy, Paris & Co., New York.
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Jack and Bob in a sudden love confession by the river
Jack reveals he loves a girl seen at a hop and describes her black hair and eyes as Bob listens. A canoe capsize leads to a rescue, and Bob admits deep feelings as she confesses she tipped the canoe on purpose. Their confessions bloom as they face the water together.
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Woods Dies Noted New Hampshire G A R Leader
Benjamin B. Woods, 67, a prominent figure in G A R circles in New Hampshire, died at his Nashua home today. He leaves a widow and two sons.
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Taft Receives Vatican Reply on Philippine Negotiations
Governor Taft received Cardinal Rampolla’s reply to the Taft presentation of War Secretary Reo’s instructions. While no conclusion is stated, the general tenor suggests negotiations may succeed. Taft will answer Rampolla’s letter on Wednesday June 6.
Washingtonian novel stirs social Washington in Marion Manning
Mrs William Corcoran Faustis daughter of ex Vice President Levi P Morton dives into fiction with Marion Manning a Harper Brothers novel set in Washington. The heroine and many social scenes draw on real figures including Marie Eustis and James Eustis with close parallels to family and political life.
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Fontabelle brings Roraima survivors to New York from West Indies
The Quebec line steamer Fontabelle docked in New York with 61 cabin passengers. It carried three Roraima survivors Giuseppe Lucino Salvador Afello and Francisco Dangelo all seamen. They had been hospitalised in St Lucia for 21 days. Saloon passengers included George Kennan and Professor Angelo Heilprin plus Messrs Varain Jacoao and Kavanagh, a newspaper correspondent.
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Passengers Arrive on Caracas Steamer from Venezuela and Puerto Rico
Among the passengers arriving this afternoon on the Caracas from Venezuela and San Juan were Louis H. Ayme United States consul at Guadeloupe and Captain Yates Shiling of the United States naval station at San Juan.
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Cornerstone Laid for Zion Baptist Church by Knights of Tabor
The Zion Baptist Church cornerstone was laid in Lynn under the Gideon Temple of the Knights of Tabor. Chief Past Grand Mentor George W. Johnson presided over the ceremony.
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Knights of Tabor
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