Yale Wins Three Boat Races Over Harvard in Thames Regatta
Yale sweeps the Harvard regatta on the Thames at New London. The varsity eight, freshman eight, and varsity four all win by multiple lengths amid a crowd of spectators and perfect racing conditions. The triumph follows Yale coaching and stroke strategy by John Kennedy over Harvard’s approach.
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Harvard
Gatta
Thames
New London
Yal
Yale
John Kennedy
Old Yale
Fair Harvard
William Mickleham
Old Columbia
Blue
Crimson
Regatta Committee
Uncle Sam
Revenue Cutters
New London Police
Gresham
Eus
McGrew
Rogue
Veterans of many wars parade through city streets
Veterans from multiple wars led a city parade cheered by thousands aided by 62 bands and drum corps. Distinguished figures included Lieutenant General Nelson A. Miles and Governor Bates, with ships crews and Vermont troopers, while aging veterans honored tattered flags and the Kearsarge Naval Veterans banner.
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Uncle Sam
Cuba
Philippines
Hooker
Santa Anna
Boston
United States Army
Miles
Ninth United States Infantry
Madison Barracks
Plattsburg, N. Y
Pekin
Bates
Massachusetts
Admiral Farragut
Kearsarge
Andy
Houghton
Guild
Q O. O. Howard
Daniel Sickles
Leah Bailey
Flagg Street
Kearsarge Naval Veterans
New Standard
Edward Nusbaum
Huntington Avenue
The
Republic
Georgia
Thrilling speeches close Hooker anniversary in Mechanics Hall
General Rosser from Virginia praised Hooker and North victories, urging unity after Civil War. Governor Bates presided, speakers included General Miles, General Mattocks, and others as veterans filled Mechanics Hall with banners and songs.
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South
Thomas J. Rosser
Virginia
Mechanics’ Hall
Hooker
Army of the Potomac
Charles P. Mattocks
Eneral Mattocks
Nelson A. Miles
Howard
Sickles
Bates
Rosser
Guild
Miles
Eneral N. A. M. Dudley
McKinley
Sons of Veterans
Forecast for Boston and New England Weather Update
Fair and warmer conditions are forecast for Friday and Saturday in Boston and vicinity with light variable winds. Showers expected in northern and eastern Maine on Friday. Saturday should be fair and warmer with variable winds.
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Boston
Vicinity
Washington
New England
Maine
Hooker Day Celebration Coverage Promised Across Pages
Readers are directed to pages 4 5 9 9 10 and 12 for more stories on the Hooker Day celebration. The notice suggests extensive coverage across the newspaper and invites follow up.
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E. Ll. Bailey
Elmer Chickering
State House
Legislative Grand Stand
New London, Conn
Farvard
Lookout Mountain
Molino del Rey
Chapultepec
Oe of
Brandy Station
New Hope Church
Chancellorsville
Kenesaw Mountain
Missionary Ridge
Antietam
Upperville
Marye's Heights
Roosevelt
Grant
Sinc Ue
Andrew
E. A. Horton
J. Payson Bradley
Boston & Worcester Electric Air Line
Chestnut Hill
Brookline
State Muster Field
Framingham
Lake Quinsigsmond
Worcester
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