Harvard Phi Beta Kappa closes year with athletics debate
Harvard Phi Beta Kappa held its annual business meeting and dinner yesterday in Sanders Theatre. General Francis A. Walker gave the main address urging reform in college athletics and praising athletic and civic virtues. Maurice Thompson read a poem about Lincoln.
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Phi Beta Kappa
Harvard
Gallard T. Lafsley
New York
Joseph Wiggin
Malden
Frederick S. Converse
Newton
Charles 8
Cambridge
Sanders
Germania
Francis A. Walker
Institute of Technology
Walker
Fiftieth Anniversary at Holy Cross College in Worcester
Worcester June 29 Holy Cross College marks its fiftieth anniversary with graduation ceremonies conferring bachelor of arts on 28 men and master of arts on three. Governor Russell attends and gives diplomas as the alumni dinner follows. Dartmouth also holds its 123d commencement with Bartlett Hall named and several honorary degrees awarded. Trinity completes its exercises with multiple honorary degrees announced by President Smith.
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Worcester
Hloly Cross College
Governor Russell
Dartmouth
Hanover
N.H
Bartlett
W. H. Sanborn
United States Circuit Court
St. Paul
St. Paul, Minn
Albert Mason
Massachusetts, Superior Court
Bookline
Mass. D
George E. Hall
Dover
N. H
John K. Lord
Charles S. Markland
Manchester
A.M
John B. Smith
V. C. Gilman
Nashua
W. Rollins
Concord
F. C. Pease
Andover
W. M. Isaaca
New York
P. B. Capen
Boston
A. E. Briggs
Chelsea
Mass
Trinity
Hartford
Conn
Smith
M. of A
R. W. Micou
Joseph Mayo
Leonard
Kip
Albany
N. Y
W. Hamersley
Superior Court
Supreme Court of Connecticut
D. D
John McKim
Jeddo
Japan
H. S. Nash
Harvard
Episcopal Theological School
Cambridge
L. K. Storrs
Brookline
Cadets Praised for Parade at Admiral Farragut Dedication
The Massachusetts Nautical Training School board commends Lieutenant Commander J. K. Merry and the crew of the Enterprise for the cadets’ marching and conduct during the Farragut statue dedication parade. The letter lauds the staff and cadets for their intelligent duties and credit to the school.
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Board of Commissioners
Massachusetts Nautical Training School
John C. Soley
J. K. Merry
U.S. N
Farragut
Nautical Training School
Lynn Homing Club Pigeons to Fly in St Thomas Contest
The Lynn Homing Club sent fifteen carrier pigeons to St Thomas for a fly against birds from Boston Woburn and other cities. The owner of the best recorder will win an elegant silver cup. The return is expected Sunday. Winners travel to Chicago for a prize fly.
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Lynn Homing Club
St. Thomas
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Boston
Woburn
Chicago
City loan bill passes after heated Aldermen debate
The Boston City Council debated a 3 649 600 loan bill with one minor amendment. Alderman Hallstrom protested wards and street projects while Alderman Flood defended the committee as officials argued for hospital, fire, ferry, and street funds. The measure, amended to shift 10 000 to Broadway bridge repairs, then passed unanimously.
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Boston
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Berwick Park
Buckingham Street
Columbus Avenue
Folsom
Jomasney
Sanford
Alderman Sanford
Alderman Mooney
Alderman Maguire
Fourth Streets
Broadway Bridge
Stevens Defends Hawaii Policy in Augusta Address
Ex minister to the Hawaiian Islands John S Stevens spoke to a large audience in Augusta on Hawaii's troubles. He argued for American rights and annexation, detailing monarchy collapse, sugar profits, and the 1893 revolution. He praised the flag raise and urged acceptance of Hawaii as a U S territory for native and foreign benefit.
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John S. Stevens
Hawaiian Islands
Legation
Kamehameha
Kalakaua
United States
Wiltse
Hawaii
America
North Pacific
More Bad Paving West End Crossings in Charlestown
The piece rails at neglect by the West End Showing bad and indifferently made crossings from Linwood place to Charlestown streets. It cites missing flags and cobbles at Crest crossings near Fitchburg depot Brattle street and Dock Square with warnings to Superintendent Carter. It notes dangerous cobbles on Linwood place and poor rail work affecting pedestrians and drivers.
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Beverly
Charlestown
Fitchburg
Bates Street
Decatur
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Henley Streets
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Haverhill
Causeway Street
Traverse Streets
Causeway
Sbeverly
City Square
Main Street
Warren
Main Streets
Bunkerrae Street
Linwood Place
Bunker Hill
Mystic
Elm
Trenton
Lexington
Green
Concord
Monument Street
Ferrin Street
Marion
Jackson Street
Common Council Votes on Loan and Rowing Funds
The Common Council debated a loan bill with 62 voting for and 8 against. Amended sports funding moved to support the Charles River regatta with 300 set for the New England Amateur Rowing Association and 100 for incidentals, plus 300 for Common sports and rowing under Dorchester Athletic Club. Council adjourned to September’s third Thursday.
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Griffin
Ward
Board of Aldermen
Messrs. Boyle
Brown
Colby
C. C. Collins
Graham
Kelly
Mintz
Robinson
Roxbury
East Boston
Dorchester
Brighton
Charles River
King
Ward 8
New England Amateur Rowing Association
Messrs. S. P. Smith
O’brien
New England Amateur Barge Association
Dorchester Athletic Club
Henry Pfaff Dead Of Roxbury Brewing Firm
Henry Pfaff of the H. and J. Pfaff brewing firm in Roxbury died suddenly at his Walnut Avenue home after a weeks long illness. Born in Hochpever Germany in 1846, he came to the United States at seven and later joined his father’s business. He left a son Henry and a daughter married to Gerard Bement.
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H. & J. Pfaff
Roxbury
Walnut Avenue
Mr. Pfaff
Hochpever
Germany
Boston
Pfaff
Park Square
Henry
Jacob Pfaff
Highlands
Old
Europe
Gerard Bement
FiveHour New Haven Train Gains Popularity
The five hour train started Monday by the New Haven road has become the road's most popular service. Each day this week there has been a rush for the train with more passengers than seats available between the city and New York. Passengers praise the service and it appears to have staying power.
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New Haven Road
New York
Boston Coal Club Holds Monthly Meeting and Banquet
The Boston Coal Club held its regular monthly meeting and banquet at Young's with over fifty members present. President Edward Hamlin occupied the seat of honor as coal interests were discussed. The club plans an outing to New York and other places in the near future.
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Boston Coal Club
Young’s
Edward Hamlin
New York
Legislature panel weighs uniform Massachusetts caucus system
The special committee appointed by the Legislature to study caucus systems for Massachusetts met briefly at the State House. No action was taken during the session. The panel will begin substantive work in a few days.
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Massachusetts
State House
Free treatment offered by Dr Dewey at 40 Tinnyson Street
All diseases treated free for 40 sufferers including catarrh bronchitis sun troubles dyspepsia rheumatism kidneys skin and blood. Dr Dewey the specialist provides two weeks treatment and medicine free. Offices at 40 Ten nyson street near Columbus avenue by Providence depot open daily until 8 pm except Sundays 10 am to 4 pm.
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Tennyson Street
Columbus Avenue
Providence Depot
Actress Helen Barry Ill in Bellport After Palmer Death
New York June 29 Miss Helen Barry the actress staying at Goldthwait cottage Bellport L I has been prostrated by illness since the death of her manager Charles P Palmer who died at the cottage after an operation Barry fainted shortly before his death and doctors took over twenty four hours to revive her Palmer's sister Mrs Draper was at his bedside Barrys status in Bellport is now seen as Mrs Bohlen, the name of her late husband The cottage is owned by Mrs Goldthwait who leases it to Palmer and pre paid rent runs to next November Palmer held the lease for ten years and Miss Barry moved in with her staff and yacht in the bay
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New York
Helen Barry
Bellport
L. AL
Charles P. Palmer
Palmer
Miss Barry
Mr. Palmer
Draper
Bohlen
Mr. Elmer
Gloucester Smuggling Discovery Shocks Town
Sixty cases seven half barrels and four quarters of gin seized at Gloucester customs house this afternoon in a major smuggling haul. Collector Pew searched Albert C Andrews premises and recovered contraband liquor after Andrews surrendered following counsel consultation. Empty liquor cases from the Sarah E Babson were found about Magnolia woods and traced to Andrews store. Names of consignors and links to prominent locals are alleged.
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Custom House
Senuvier Haran Mw
Badsuu
Pew
Albert C. Andrews
Andrews
Magnolia Woods
Sarah E. Babson
New Man Sells Stamps at Local Post Office
Colonel Coveney will assume the post office chair tomorrow morning succeeding Postmaster Harris with the change set for July 1. The transfer begins at 8 pm with Mr Hart handling accounts and introductions to department heads, while Inspector Evans counts stamps and supplies. Coveney’s band includes Henry L. Pierce John P. Spaulding and others.
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Coveney
Harris
Mr. Hart
Evans
Horse Ambulance Service at Boston Veterinary Hospital
On call at 549 Albany at Dedham street horses treated and boarded at 1.50 per day. DooocS Dr Edward C Beckett 50c. Cpr Daniel D Lee shoeing forge at regular rates. Calls night and day. Telephone 992 Tremont Attending Surgeons
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Albany
Cor
Dedham St
Edward C. Beckett
Daniel D. Lee
Shoeing Forge
Tremont
Entertaining Wheelmen At Lovell Arms Event
The Somerville Cycle Club and the Lovell Diamond Cycle Club visit Colonel B S Lovell of the John P Lovell Arms Company on Sunday July 2. Dinner at the Anderson House Fort Point North Weymouth Mass aims to draw full attendance and is billed as a premier annual occasion. Colonel Lovell has hosted the Somerville club for three seasons as an honorary member.
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Somerville Cycle Club
Lovell Diamond Cycle Club
B. S. Lovell
John P
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