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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
1
The Boston Post raised funds to provide bathing suits for boys at North End Park after hundreds lacked access during the hot spell. The paper framed the need as a humanitarian duty, noting city funds could not cover four cent suits, and urged public aid to finish the effort.
Cleveland Ohio June 2 Representative James S Sherman Republican vice presidential candidate shows rapid improvement in health with no operation needed. Doctor Carter reports near recovery and a comfortable day. Temperature 99.4 at 8 pm down from 101.6 last night. Pulse 72 and respiration 28. Mrs Sherman stays by his side through the day.
An old page lists hotel rates at the Hotel Hollis Chambers 247 Tremont St Boston European Plan from $1.00 to $2.50 for suites with bath. A. Fowler campaign pitch and dealer inquiry mentioned. Poultry and seafood items priced including 15c per lb for ducks and 40c for a Brigham's special dish at 642 644 Washington St. 32 North Market St features live lobster specials.
In New London Harvard overwhelmed Yale in the varsity race as Yale stroke Griswold collapsed at two and a half miles, leaving seven Yale rowers in the boat. Harvard finished three minutes and 35 seconds ahead as Yale struggled to finish.
Captain Richardson of Harvard said he was too happy to talk much and noted Yale could not beat them in the rowers finish. He asserted they had the best crew and the victory would have been the same under other circumstances.
Captain Ide said Harvard is entitled to full credit for the victory. He acknowledged Yale rowed well and performed as expected under the circumstances, admitting no excuses for the loss and praising their superior racing eight.
Yale's oarsmen arrived at their quarters with honors after a tough race. Stroke Griswold, tears in his eyes, stepped ashore and spoke of feeling sorry and sore while Yale graduates urged him not to take it to heart. The seven-man crew returned to the boathouse with the shell, maintaining their historic resolve despite the loss.
At the national homeopaths convention in Casino Hall Kansas City Dr. Hamilton Fisk Biggar promoted a $100 kiss fund for propaganda. The stunt drew $5000 in 30 minutes with women doctors leading contributions including Dr. Mabelle Spencer and Dr. Anna W. Spencer and Biggar kissing the donors' hands.
Fire Commissioner Parker ordered the transfer of 32 officers and firefighters in the Boston fire department. The move, the largest shakeup in years, affects six captains nine lieutenants and 14 lower ranks with three new captains and three new lieutenants added. The changes take effect tomorrow at 10 o clock.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair conditions Friday and Saturday with warmer Saturday. Eastern New York expects fair weather Friday and Saturday with slight warming in the west portion and northwest to north night winds. New England sees fair Friday with cooler eastern and southern portions, and Saturday fair with northwest to north winds at night becoming fresher.
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