Inconsistent Attitude of Pauper Institutions Board
The newly appointed Pauper Institutions Board faces a legal clash over transporting prisoners from Deer Island to Long Island Hospital for labor. Mrs. Lincoln defends separation of criminal and poor, while Penal Commissioner Marshall weighs whether such transfers are authorized.
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Board of Trustees
Long Island
Deer Island
Marshall
Jenks
Board of Commissioners
R. C. Lincoln
House of Industry
House of Correction
Boston
Pare Island
Quincy
Longsland
Rds
Poara
Island
Batley
Astounding Evidence for California Catarrh Cure
Springfield engineer H. P. Gilbert testifies after using California Catarrh Cure bought at Alden's drug store. He says it relieved severe catarrh symptoms, aided hearing, and improved head and throat conditions after other treatments failed. He also sent a bottle to his Brookfield daughter with excellent results. The ad claims Hay Fever relief and lists price.
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H. P. Gilbert
Harrison Avé
Springfield
Mass
Cheney Bigelow Wire Works
California
Alden’s
Brookfield
Court rules on Massachusetts Benefit Life probe findings
A state commission's final report to the Governor and Council criticizes the handling of policy holders rights at Massachusetts Benefit Life Association. It cites limited time and no clerical help, urges hearings, refutes asset distribution plans, and warns of financial pressures on early policy holders. The document describes mismanagement and calls for equitable adjustments or withdrawal for older policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Benefit Life Association
Memrs
Upside Down Night in Poughkeepsie Sparks Crowds and Bets
A festive night in Poughkeepsie features red and white lights and crowds around the Nelson House as explosions light the sky. A betting booth reports $16,000 changing hands mainly on Yale vs Harvard, while Cornell supporters claim victory in spirit as Yale rows to a hard-fought finish. Charles F. Courtney and Coxswain Freddie Colson praise and analyze the race and crew performance.
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Poughkeepsie
Cornell
Nelson House
Yale
Harvard
Cornell's Coxswain Reflects on Yale Victory Pace
Cornell's stroke Lachay comments on Yale rowing a plucky race against Harvard as England's stroke matched expectations. He notes anticipating Yale to win and to beat last year's time by about twenty seconds, with a 16.92 noted in the commentary.
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Yale
Englis
Harvard
Lachay
Cornell
Captain Goodrich Reflects On Harvard Rowing Defeat
Captain Goodrich stated that Harvard rowers were defeated on merit and that the crew fought hard. Captain Goodrich praised the effort while L A Boardman felt Daline over the loss and declined the supper table until pressured to attend.
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Harvard
Lehmann
Goodrich
L. A. Boardman
Keene's Branch to Close Tonight After Silver Dollar Offer
Keene's temporary branch at 20 Washington Street will close at 10 o'clock tonight after three weeks of operation. A band concert by the South Before the War Company is on the program, and Mr. Keene will give an American silver dollar to every purchaser of one of his $2.9 watches.
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Cornell Rooters
Cornell Rose
Kingston
Hudson
Cornell
Keene
Washington Street
Cornell Defeats Harvard in Historic Intercollegiate Eight Race
The race showed Cornell superior in training methods and stamina beating Harvard and Yale. Cornell started with a 32 stroke while Harvard and Yale used 36, and Cornell’s slow, steady swing wore down rivals to maintain the record 19 minutes 29 seconds from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell
Harvard
Yale Chasing Cornell In Close Rowing Bout
Yale pressed Cornell after Harvard and gave chase beyond the second mile but could not overtake the slim Cornell crew. The Yale boat relied on leverage and power from its heavier rowers while Cornell maintained a steady, swift pace throughout.
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Yale
Harvard
Cornell
Coach Lehmann’s Crew Falters After Stale Rowing
Coach Rudolph Lehmann spoke at 10 30 PM about his peculiarly constructed crew that had gone stale last week. He said he worked to revive them and believed they were in good shape this week but today’s work showed they were not. He noted the crew did not row his stroke after the first mile and instead ran away with the race.
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Harvard
Cornell
Yale
United States
Lehmann
Cook
Courtney
Charles F. Courtney
Mr. Lehmann
England
New York
Colson
Julian
Edward O. Spillman
Rudolph Lehmann
Race Day Farce as Fakirs Attract Crowd and Clash with Police
A bustling crowd followed the river side to the race area while fakirs set up stalls from thimble riggers to sweatboards. Sheriff Schantz and deputies fought disorder as a deputy was knocked unconscious during an arrest attempt. A 53 car observation train ran the event, with reporters using a press car opposite the lead crew. Ticket demand soared from $2 to as much as $20 due to speculators.
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Schantz
Ulster
Cornell Triumph Over Yale and Harvard Sparks Ithaca Jubilation
Jubilation fills Ithaca as Cornell crews defeat Yale and Harvard on the Hudson. 1200 to 1300 residents gather to hear news, banners fly in red and white, bells ring, and a parade with costumed revelers follows. Brass cannons, fireworks, and a decorated wheelmen turnout mark the celebration.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Cornell
Yale
Harvard
Hudson
East Hill
Captain Spillman
Courtney
Ithaca Citize
Lehmann
Cook
Toga Street
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Ns. Vincoi
Dr. Jenks
Taer
Loki
Cornhill
Las
P.O.N.D
Ponos Extract Co
New York & London
Mr. Courtney
Eli
Whitney
Campbell
Boardman
Wrightington
J. F. Perkins
Woodruff
Mr. Woodruff
Pennsylvania
Columbia
William H. Smith
Henley
J. Herbert Ballantine
Juanita
Courtney Talks
Freddie Colson
Coon
Tale
Warvard
Charles Sommex Cornell
Wbhmas
Coxswain
ED D. Colson
Captain Goodrich
Stroke Boardman
Corel Wom
Kutnow
Kutnow Bros
Astor Place
Fels & CO
Philadelphia
Hastings
Shawmut Ave
Ana
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