Convention Opens With Governor Governor Hibbard at Symphony Hall
Two thousand delegates registered as the General Federation of Women's Clubs gathers in Boston for a convention. A full day includes a morning council meeting at Chickering Hall and an excursion in Boston Harbor from Rowe's Wharf, followed by an 8 30 p m formal opening at Symphony Hall with Governor Guild and Mayor Hibbard. The program features Mrs Decker as presiding officer and addresses on democracy and culture by Professor Charles Zueblin, with music by the Appleton Ladies Quartet.
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Lynching of Nine Negroes Follows Sabine County Murders
In Houston on June 22 nine Black men were lynched after two white men were killed in Sabine County. Six prisoners were taken from jail and three others were captured elsewhere as surrounding communities arm for a potential race war amid mounting tensions.
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Racial violence leads to executions and patrols across town
Troops of rangers are held in readiness as patrols sweep streets and roads. Reported killings include five hanged from a tree limb, one shot escaping, two riddled and flung into a creek, and a ninth slain at the gate of a white man's home.
Gave Up Wedlock for Ari by Belmont
Mary Greenleaf ends years long engagement to Rev. Dr. George Maxwell rather than give up her art. She hails from Back Bay society, niece of poet Longfellow, daughter of artist J E Greenleaf. Maxwell serves Christ Episcopal Church in Sausalito California.
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Maxwell of Boston Joins Ministry Path Amid Greenleaf Altercation
Miss Greenleaf announced a move causing talk in Boston New York and San Francisco due to the families involved. Mr Maxwell from the Howe lineage in Boston trained for the ministry at an Episcopal divinity school in New York and was ordained eighteen years ago by Bishop Huntington. He served at St Johns Charlestown Mass, renewing ties with the Greenleafs of 53 High Street, who are communicants with Mrs J E Greenleaf and daughters Helen and Mary.
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Fire Rages Through River Town Stable Sparks Widespread Blaze
A blaze started in a stable in Three Rivers Quebec driven by high winds burned much of the lower town including the business district. Firemen summoned by special trains from Montreal Sherbrooke and Grande Mere helped to hold the flames in check.
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Eliot and Roosevelt Clash Over University Discipline
Cambridge leader Charles W. Eliot argues for milder punishment for Fish and Morgan who took a library book, while President Theodore Roosevelt condemns both acts as dishonorable. Roosevelt urges firm action and a lesson in integrity for the college.
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Fire devastates Three Rivers area destroying major buildings
A massive blaze destroyed over 300 buildings in Three Rivers Quebec, including the post office City Hall and most hotels except one Hochlaga Bank building. Firefighters faced narrow streets and inflammable structures. 1000 troops aided the effort four hours after ignition. Loss projected over a million dollars with no reported deaths. Three Rivers lies 95 miles northeast of Montreal on the St. Maurice river, a lumber and manufacturing hub once scene of a 1776 American defeat.
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Yale and Harvard Baseball in New Haven Showdown
Yale and Harvard meet for the second game of a baseball series in New Haven today. Boston Americans face Washington at Huntington Avenue Grounds this afternoon after three weeks in the West. St. Louis beats Boston Nationals in a close game as Boston opens a seven game road series in New York. A July 4 Charles River regatta features a schoolboy eight-oared crew. Boston Americans win 9 to 2 in an exhibition at Rochester. Other local and general sports noted.
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Harvard Oarsmen Suspensions Mentioned in Roosevelt Telegram
In Oyster Bay on June 22 it is understood that a telegram from President Roosevelt to Harvard President Elliott concerned the suspension of Sidney W. Fish and Charles Morgan Jr. from the Harvard crew, with Eliot's reply noted as described above.
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Harvard Crew Scandal Shapes Pre Yale Boat Race
Harvard suspended two rowers for library theft and faced a probe into whether President Roosevelt intervened on their behalf. The episode disrupted the crew's training with New London looming and prompted debate over discipline versus sports prestige as the team prepared to meet Yale.
Roosevelt and Taft to Witness Yale Harvard Boat Race
President Roosevelt and War Secretary Taft will attend the Yale Harvard boat race on the Thames at New London on Thursday. Taft’s plans change as the President decides to witness the race, altering a scheduled Oyster Bay conference and delaying a Sagamore Hill return.
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Taft Becomes Guest of Honor at Yale Reunion
Secretary of War William H. Taft, returning to his alma mater Yale for the class of 1878 reunion, arrives as chief guest at commencement and immediately assumes duties as a member of the university corporation.
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Taft Visits University for Reunion and Law School Exercises
President Taft arrives at the city for a 1 o'clock visit, greeted by a class delegation. He tours Edwards mansion and Woodbridge Hall, attends the corporation meeting, then speaks to graduates in cap and gown at the law school and college hall amid cheers from alumni.
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Temperature Readings From Thompson's Spa Record Averages
The observably noisy OCR reports yesterday's average temperature at Thompson's Spa 73.8 degrees. It notes the same date last year showing an average of 73.1 degrees with scattered figures and unclear entries.
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