Harvard Commencement Day Degrees Conferred on 870 Class Members
Harvard University conferred 870 degrees yesterday led by President Charles William Eliot. Degrees by school included 661 from the college, 37 veterinary, 37 dental, 139 law, 123 medical, and 3 divinity, with most degrees being A B 802 and A M 107. Clergymen, scholars, and trustees attended as orators delivered dissertations on reform, government, and peace. Additional degrees were awarded to notable alumni including John Lowell Gardner and James Mason Craft, as well as honorary degrees to several distinguished figures. A solemn address by Eliot followed remarks by Governor Wolcott and Lord Aberdeen, highlighting U S Britain ties and wartime reflections. Secret ballots for five Harvard overseers were held in Massachusetts Hall.
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Samuel Dolman
Arthur Everett Austin
Eliot
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Brookline
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Chicago
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Boston
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Salem
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Dedham
Lewis S. Dabney
N. P. Hallowell
West Medford
Henry S. Huidekoper
Philadelphia
Francis H. Appleton
Peabody
Austen G. Fox
New York
William C. Loring
Patriotic songs fill grammar school graduation programs
Numerous Boston area schools showcased patriotic themes in their 1898 graduation programs. Students performed readings, declamations, and musical numbers including The American Flag and Our Country's Call while presenting diplomas and class gifts amid a large roster of graduates and teachers.
Woodbury Dermatologist Ad Promotes Skin Care Products
An old advertisement urges readers to consult dermatologist John H. Woodbury of 11 Winter Street Boston for skin scalp and complexion ailments. It promotes Woodbury's facial soap cream face powder talcum and a Darmatoloxy book offering free information with affordable charges.
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Commencement Exercises at St Ag nes School South Boston
The St Ag nes School graduation connected with Gate of Heaven Church hosted Tuesday evening exercises. Patriotic addresses were given by pastor Rev Robert J Johnson and assistants Revs J T O'Brien J T Mahoney T F Brannan and M J Flaherty. Students Agnes R Smith Katharine HE McCaffrey Ellen G Teevans Mary M Gorman Helen J O'Malley Helena KE Reilly Anna McCabe Marguerite Downing and Amelia Sylvester participated.
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T. F. Brannan
M. J. Flaherty
Agnes R. Smith
Katharine HE
McCaffrey
Ellen G. Teevans
Mary M. Gorman
Helen J. O'Malley
Helena Ke, Reilly
Anna McCabe
Marguerite Downing
Amelia Sylvester
Yale Honors President McKinley at 195th Commencement
Yale University awarded more than 700 degrees at its 195th commencement in New Haven. Over 200 Sheffield Scientific School graduates earned bachelor of philosophy degrees. President William McKinley was presented in absentia with the degree of doctor of laws by Professor Fisher.
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Congress Votes Thanks to Naval Heroes After Merrimac Rescue
Washington June 29 A Senate resolution adopted by Congress hails common seamen and names heroes. President ordered thanks to Naval Constructor Hobson and Merrimac crew, Lieutenant Newcomb of the Hudson for rescuing the Winslow and crew off Cardenas, and Captain Hodgson of the McCulloch retiring on full pay for Manila service.
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Boston College Commencement Honors Large Class
The twenty first annual Boston College commencement drew a crowded Bos ton hall with parents and friends. Twenty nine graduates received master of arts and bachelor of arts degrees. Speakers included Michael J Dwyer and James M McLaughlin with topics on patriotism education and philosophy. Father William G R Mullan S J was named president designate and Father Brosnahan S J may be reassigned to Georgetown Fordham or Holy Cross.
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Byrne
Michael J. Dwyer
James Matthew McLaughlin
David G. Supple
Holliston
Bartholomew B. Coyne
Sterling
United States
Benjamin F. Teeling
Charlestown
Mr. Coyne
Boston
Francis J. Carney
Timothy Joseph Ahearn
Thomas Francis Bergin
John Andrew Brewin
Francis Joseph Carney
Daniel Joseph Chapman
Bartholomew Bernard Coyne
Francis James Dore
Charles Francis
William G. R. Mullan
Father Brosnahan
Father Mullan
Baltimore
Loyola College
Fordham
Holy Cross
Georgetown
Navy bulletin reports Santiago bombardment and Cuban aid
Admiral Samp son reports from off Santiago under June 22 date that on June 16 batteries at the entrance were silenced after a deliberate fleet bombardment. The Texas Marblehead and Suwanee destroyed Guantanamo fort on June 13, and a gun boat off Cienfuegos was engaged on June 16.
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Spanish Yarn Report Claims Brooklyn Sunk by Spanish Shell
A cablegram from Santiago de Cuba reported that the United States armored cruiser Brooklyn was struck by a Spanish shell and sunk with Commodore Schley and twenty four seamen killed. The Spanish consul in Kingston notes Spaniards celebrate with champagne and an hostile mine threat is also reported.
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South Boston Hotels Reopen Licenses Granted
The Police Commission reopened two hotels on the South Boston peninsula. Thomas Casey’s Broadway Hotel at 86 East Sixth Street and James P. McShane’s Peninsula Hotel at 8 West Broadway received licenses after May 1 closures. Owners praise restoration of fair access while officials say no further licenses are planned at this time.
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Police Commission
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Steel Shell Tears Into Texas at Guantanamo Bay
At Guantanamo Bay on June 29, Spanish gunners scored a hit on the battleship Texas during an army landing at Basquiri June 22. A six inch shell pierced a 1.25 inch steel plate, wrecked a central compartment, and wounded eight crewmen while producing dramatic tearing of steel and debris. One sailor was killed. another man was blown to fragments nearby.
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Judge Hobson Recives Cable From Son in Santiago
Hobson Gables Greensboro Alabama reports Judge Hobson, father of the Rimac hero, a cable from his son in Santiago de Cuba dated June 29. The message says health remains good and no uneasiness.
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Harvard Medical Class of 98 Banquet At United States Hotel
Harvard Medical College class of 98 held a concluding banquet in the United States Hotel with 115 guests. Speakers and songs filled the hour as Harvard colors and Old Glory adorned the hall signaling the close of their college days.
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Harvard Medical College
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War time barber chair becomes local memento from Camp Alger
A barber chair crafted at Camp Alger by Private William H. Roberts of the Ninth Massachusetts Volunteers is displayed in C. E. Osgood & Co. window. The chair, made from rough tree limbs, has served the regiment’s men and officers and may be donated to General Miles Corps No 1 if the maker does not return from Cuba.
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Mills to Close Rumor Circulates in Lawrence Mills
Current reports say mills will shut down in a couple of weeks affecting 3000 to 6000 workers. No notice posted in Pacific Atlantic or Arlington corporations and officials refuse to comment.
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Edwin Wheeler Dies at Elm Street Home Concord Mass
Edwin Wheeler, a long time Concord resident and former Massachusetts House member for 1870-71, died at his Elm Street home from a cerebral hemorrhage at age 80. He served as Selectman, school committee member, assessor and road commissioner. survived by widow, a brother Gardner Wheeler of Concord, a sister Elizabeth W. Gibbs of Pawtuxet R I, and eight children.
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Brooklyns Anna Dewitt Fatally Injured in Village Collision
Miss Anna S. Dewitt of Brooklyn New York was critically injured in a collision at York Village New Hampshire while driving this afternoon. The accident occurred June 29 and the injuries may prove fatal.
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New Jersey Delegates Debated Alliance Opposition Resolution
At the convention the agenda was routine except for a resolution opposing any Anglo American alliance. The measure was referred to the resolution committee for consideration.
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Coffee Tree Inn Opens Near Jamaica Plain Parkway
A new resort at No 14 Keyes Street near the Jamaica Plain terminus offers a first class restaurant and bar with teas coffees wines and ales. Built by A J Houghton Company and Rue ter & Co it features quartered oak interior a vaulted dome and old world design aiming to provide affordable refreshment for workers and visitors. Bradley and Farmer manage the establishment.
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Navy withdraws coast defence fleet vessels under Cuba blockade
Rear Admiral Erben reports the Coast Defence Fleet will withdraw The Governor Russell Arab and Apache to be sent to the blockade as final orders arrive from the Navy Secretary. He cannot say which vessels will replace them or if more will be taken.
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