High School Drill Controversy Over Diplomas Splits Officials
Boston schools face upheaval as several officers reportedly fail final exams due to time spent on drill, dances, and social life. Superintendent Seaver plans an inquiry into the elective system mixing gym work and study, while debates grow over how drill counts toward diplomas and whether dances should be limited.
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Seaver
Post
English High
Dorchester High
N&ny
Deere
Dorchester
Cora
Wakefield
Waltham
Somerville
Jackson
Ellis Peterson
Ren
W. J. Gallivan
Haiti Revolt Battles Cape Haytien Amid Bombardment
Port-au-Prince and Cape Haytien face heavy fighting as Admiral Killick supports General Firmin in Haiti’s presidential struggle. Reports speak of many killed and wounded with no firm totals, while foreign consuls seek safety amid ongoing exchanges of fire and bombardment. The unrest stems from a protracted political crisis since independence, with ex-President Sam implicated in instigating the revolt.
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Port-au-Prince
Cape Haytien
Admiral Killick
Firmin
Sam
Haiti
Capr Haytien
Hayti
Republic
Haiti and Santo Domingo History and Haïti’s Troubled Rule
The article surveys Haïti on Hispaniola, noting its size about 10 204 square miles and three centuries of turmoil. It describes colonial cessions, independence in 1804, and a population of about 1 million with racial mixes. It highlights political instability, 18 leaders, and General Firmin as a notable figure. It adds a bleak view of law and order and details a 10 000 strong army, mostly barefoot and poorly organized, with troops often wasting time rather than drilling.
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Port AU Prince
Republic of Hayti
Santo Domingo
France
England
Charles V
Spain
Haiti
Isle de la Tortue
Bale
Lesson From Baseball On Hard Work And Character
A speaker on the Gospe grounds recalls playing for Browns varsity in college days and argues baseball teaches hard work, discipline, and character. He compares scorekeeping to life records, notes the A B H and KE markings as symbols of effort, teamwork, and errors, and urges clean living and self-control to win the crown of victory.
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Newton Iary
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Oprst
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Father
Jesus
accident at marlboro continues on page one
a street car crash near marlboro injures motorman harris and others. the collision occurred on a steep bank after a curve. rescuers and bystanders aided the injured as father sullivan administered rites and helped. harris died at framingham hospital. conductor sawyer collapsed from shock. several pedestrians and riders sustained serious injuries, and hospital care followed for all.
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Harris
Hudson
Bowlin
Faeson Station
John P. Sullivan
Wrec
Eovan Baal Peere
Comton
Fiarris
Father Sullivan
Framingham Hospital
Sawyer
Marlborono
Ric
Gregoire
John M. Savage
McKinley Tablet Unveiled in Metropolitan Church
A white marble tablet dedicated to William McKinley was unveiled at Metropolitan M. E. Church in Washington on June 29. Judge Thomas H. Anderson and other dignitaries attended as choirs and speakers paid tribute to the late president. The tablet, three by two feet, bears a gold inscription and is set on the north wall near the main aisle, with a small cross at the apex of the shield.
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Maioby
Accord Sawyer
Grace Shaughnessy
Ian
Shaughnessy
Treck
Harris
Dasher
Father Sullivan
Fashington
William McKinley
Thomas H. Anderson
Ohio
M. E
Tose
Tien
Roosevelt
Cortelyou Eeses
Pee
Bristol
D. D
Nater Fairbanks
Gro
Taylor Aon
Gress
Mein
Fevastates
Dea Esident
Resignation Withdrawn at Medford Congregation
The Rev Isaac Gersorr of the Medford Congregational Church withdrew his resignation as pastor two weeks after tendering it. He announced the reversal at the close of a recent service, restoring his role with the church.
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Isaac Plereon
Medford
PeDr
Isaac Gersorr
Eave Medford
Ongregatio Urch
Segna Ion & Pastor
Hebrew Hospital Plans Free Dispensaries in City
The Mt. Sinai Hospital Society will open two free outpatient dispensaries around July 14, one at the South End and one at the West End, offering free medical advice with prescriptions charged a small fee. About five physicians will staff each station daily, marking the first active step toward a proposed hospital.
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Hebrew Hospital
Mt. Sinai Hospital Society
Bers Street
Americans Exonerated in Paris Races Dispute
In Paris June observers report the Jockey Club cleared American jockeys of alleged attempts to block English riders from winning. The investigation concluded the Americans were exonerated.
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Paris
Jockey Club
Main's Circus Arrives in Back Bay for Week at Huntington Ave
Three 18 car trains of the Walter L. Main Circus were unloaded behind Mechanics Building on Hunting ton avenue. The show moved to Huntington avenue grounds to stay for a week with 1000 staff, 80 horses, and a cooking tent serving two meals to about 1000 people.
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Philippines
Das
Lion Slayer
Philippine Islands
Rilby
India
United States Cavalry
Washin Op
Pocemeang
Boston
Main
Huntington Avenue
Massachusetts Avenue
Ashington and
Malden Streets
Harrison Avenue
Essex
Federal
Milk Streets
Postoffice Square
Congress
Tremont
Boylston Streets
Walter L. Main
Huntington Avenue Show Grounds
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Bears
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Washington St
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Sherwar
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Lergest Dental Estate
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