Death by own action of Florence Phelps in Weston
The body of Florence J L Phelps 61 a Boston native and invalid was found in Summer street woods Weston with three bullet wounds two in the left side one in the right temple. She had a revolver and had recently faced a surgeon's warning that life could not be saved beyond a year. A sister said she chose death to spare her loved ones further trouble and concern.
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Boston
Adeline Hagar
Porter
Auburndale
Newton Hospital
Hagar House
Miss Phelps
John Martin
Abby Loring
Phelps
Boutwell
Woman in jail after long fight over extradition
Martha S. Munsey, about 60, after a protracted extradition battle from New Hampshire to Middlesex county, was jailed in East Cambridge House of Correction on an indictment for uttering a forged instrument. She was heir to Samuel Welch's estate, named in three wills later deemed spurious. the third forged, leading to the indictment.
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New Hampshire
Middlesex County
Martha S. Munsey
East Cambridge
Roosevelt at Harvard Commemoration Draws Historic Crowd
President Theodore Roosevelt attended Harvard's 1880 class commencement in Cambridge. He spoke to alumni urging recognition and pay for exceptional scholars while meeting Secretary Taft to discuss the Panama Canal. Bishop Lawrence announced a $2.4 million teachers endowment fund, with total Harvard cash gifts reaching $3.666 million.
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Harvard
Cambridge
Crimson University
Roosevelt
Harvard Union
Taft
Panama Canal
Bishop Lawrence
Memorial Hall
Mutiny and Fire Ravage Odessa Harbor
The Odessa harbor and surrounding buildings burn as mobs and mutineers seize the Kniaz Potemkine battleship. Troops retreat under threat while civilian casualties rise. 17 killed, including three policemen, amid clashes with police and military. Foreign warships may be summoned for protection.
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Odessa
Kniaz Potemkine
Harvard Considers Thames Race Pace In Yale Showdown
Harvard and Yale varsity eights duel today on the Thames at New London with the course direction to be decided at 2 pm. Freshman eights and varsity fours race 10:30 to noon while wind remains the key factor in the big event. Kennedy of Yale urges his crew to row their best to win.
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Harvard
Yale
Thames
New London
Kennedy
Conn
Roosevelt Speech Urges Academic Value and Honest Play
The president warns against valuing scholars less than wealthy pawnbrokers and urges alumni to oppose luxury. He supports outdoor rough games and condemns brutality and professionalization in college sports. He decries wealth managed by legal evasion as a menace and calls for community, not acquiescence. Continued on Page 5 First Column.
Panama Canal Shakeup Discussed by Roosevelt Taft
Secretary of War Taft met President Roosevelt in Cambridge after a YaleHarvard pair conference at Bishop Lawrence's home. They discussed canal troubles and possible reshaping of the canal force including Chief Engineer Wallace. Taft hinted at changes but would not disclose details until returning to Washington.
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William H. Taft
President Roosevelt
Bishop Lawrence
Cambridge
Hart
Panama Canal
Yale
Harvard
Taft
Fost
Back Bay
Colonial Express
New York
Lowell
Beekman Winthrop
Porto Rico
Philippines
Roosevelt
Panama
Washington
Wallace
Canal Commission
Theodore P. Shonts
Loeb
F Gray Company Biggest Boston Business in City Boys Dept
F Gray Company claims the largest stock in Boston with a premier boys department located on Washington and Hanover streets.
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F. Gray Company
Boston
Washington and
Hanover Streets
Skin irritations eased by Cuticura bath and ointment
The advertisement promotes Cuticura Soap for warm baths and Cuticura Ointment for skin and scalp irritation relief from infancy onward, claiming swift cure and soothing effects as a great skin remedy.
Fourth of July Sale at F Gray Company
The ad promotes a big summer clothing sale at F Gray Company featuring $5.90 outing suits. Blue serge suits are highlighted as popular. Located on Washington and Hanover streets.
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F. Gray Company
Washington and
Hanover Streets
Rockefeller Gift Boosts Yale Endowment Amid Alumni Cheer
Yale President Hadley announced at an alumni dinner in New Haven that John D. Rockefeller has given 1 million dollars, with 2 million more in subscriptions from graduates, all to be held as an endowment. The funds aim to double next year to keep Yale competitive, with public donor names delayed until the total is secured.
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New Haven
Conn
Hadley
Yale
John D. Rockefeller
Mr. Rockefeller
Alumni Fund
Rockefeller
Sanford's Ginger Offers Nerve Rest and Sleep Aid
Advertises Sanford's Ginger as a remedy for hot weather nerves and to promote healthful sleep. Claims genuine product benefits and invites readers to try the preparation for relief.
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Sanford
Ginger
Mutineers Seize Russian Battleship Odessa Uprising
In Odessa the Kniaz Potemkine, Russia s top Black Sea battleship, is under mutineer control after officers were killed. The crew dominates the ship while workers in the city rally, firing rings out in streets. The Black Sea fleet reaches Odessa as a naval battle looms.
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Odessa
Kniaz Potemkine
Russia
Black Sea
Georges Pobiedonosetz
George the Victorious
Eri Sviatitelia Rostilav
Ekaterina II
Kuropatkin Reported Dead Amid War News
Reports from St. Petersburg say General Kuropatkin is killed in battle. Unconfirmed but widely credited is the loss of 70,000 Linevitch troops and possible prisoner capture of Kuropatkin by General Nosi. Japanese advances in Manchuria prompt Russian withdrawal and strategic reassessment.
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ST. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
War Office
Linovitch
Nosi
Manchuria
Mutiny Rumors Reach Sebastopol Four Battleships Involved
London reports at 3 a.m. that mutinies occurred aboard four battleships at Sebastopol. Two ships are said to be sailing toward the Potemkin to join the uprising.
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London
Sebastopol
Potemkine
End of the greatest suit sale ever recorded
The sale advertises every $20 and $25 suit reduced to 9.90 with prices to run through Saturday. Shoppers are invited to view the windows on Washington and Hanover streets.
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Washington and
Hanover Streets
Vest prices noted at F. Gray Company sale
A brief item records a price observation for white and fancy wash vests offered at 1.50, while the F. Gray Company displays thousands at 89 cents. The note mentions Washington and Hanover streets as location cues.
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F. Gray Company
Washington and
Hanover Streets
F. Gray Company Big Sale on Stationery and Belts
Washington and Hanover streets host a big sale by F. Gray Company featuring station ary turn-up bottoms and matching belts in all colors.
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F. Gray Company
Washington and
Hanover Streets
Yale Harvard Race Set Tomorrow On Thames In New London
Yale and Harvard crews completed final practice ahead of the Thames race with Harvard winning a freshman four dash and a close two-boat eight race. The double victory stirred strong enthusiasm at Red Top as conditions favored the Crimson.
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Yale
Harvard
Eli
Mason
O’natava
Bowditch
Pleasanton
Judd
Derby
Guild
Shepard
Whitney
Auchincloss
Fish
Hooper
Hartwell
Graves
Kunzig
Low
Bogue
Colston
Red Top
Fair and Warmer Boston Forecast for Thursday and Friday
Local forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair skies and warmer temperatures on Thursday and Friday. Light westerly winds are expected through the period.
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Boston and Vicinity
Outing Suits Sold Across Washington Hanover Streets
French flannels Scotch cheviots tweeds and crashes in outing suits priced at $5.90, commonly sold at $10. Thousands available in all shades along Washington and Hanover streets.
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Washington
Hanover
Annual Outing Suit Sale Claim by F. Gray Company
Comes but once a year. The outing suits by F. Gray Company are priced at $5.90 and said never to return at this price. Do not pay more than $5.90. these are equal to any $10 suit. Located on Washington and Hanover streets.
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F. Gray Company
Washington and
Hanover Streets
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Meier
Bacon
Lawson
Newhall
Flint
Tappan
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Bow
Florence Phelps
Weston Woods
Te Bees
Canal Zone
Endowment Fund
Stokes
Anson Phelps Stokes, Jr
Henry W. Taft
New York City
Horsford’s
Linevitch
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Harbin
Oyama
Choukain
Minister of Marine
Avellan
Crimson
Comstock
Parke
Ball
Cox Swain
Townsend
Godley
Shelton
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