New York Yacht Race Sends Mixed Signals on Colubia Reliance
The Columbia beat the Reliance by about a quarter mile in 59 minutes off Glen Cove on Tuesday. Winds were light and speeds barely five to six miles per hour, making the result more a quirk of drift than a fair test. Skeptics doubt whether Hirreshoff’s Reliance improves on the Columbia, questioning if the supreme seaworthiness and true racing form have yet to be demonstrated.
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Glen Cove
Columbia
Sandy Hook
Hierreshoff
Post regrets wrongful portrait use of senators
The Post apologizes for an error in the cut lines that improperly implied charges against Senate members Nye Apsey and M J Sullivan in the George J Raymond case. It states no charges were made and Raymond now says he referred to a prior year senator, not present members. The Senate action on the rules committee report appears to close the incident.
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Senate
Committee On Probate and Chancery
Nye, Apsey
M. J. Sullivan
George J. Raymond
Raymond
Committee On Rules
Britain and Japan clash with Russia over China crisis
The article reports rising tensions among European powers in the east led by Britain and Japan against Russia over China. Lord Lansdowne warns in Parliament that Britain will resist any naval base or fortified post in the Persian Gulf, signaling a possible broader conflict as Russia expands eastward.
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Japan
Russia
China
India
Lord Lansdowne
Persian Gulf
East
Imperial University At
Yokohama
England
Russia China tensions spark calls for restraint
The official text of Russia demands on China signals possible force if needed, highlighting duplicity concerns. The piece warns against jingoism in the United States pushing into a British Russia conflict, stressing that Americans want no stake in the eastern crisis.
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Russia
China
St. Petersburg
United States
Great Britain
Babcock predicts Roosevelt as Republican nominee
The Republican congressman from Wisconsin declares no chance for a Democratic president next year and says whichever Democrat is nominated will face opposition from the party’s radicals or conservatives. He asserts Roosevelt will be the Republican nominee and criticizes preemptive campaigning as anxiety driven speculation.
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Wisconsin
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Bryan
Roosevelt
Question of Marriage Ties Sparks Massachusetts Court Case
A Boston court yesterday heard a case of complex matrimonial breaks across states. A man married in Massachusetts, obtained a Maine divorce, then wed again in Rhode Island, prompting questions of earthly spousal rights and the need for uniform marriage and divorce laws. The piece argues for national standards via constitutional amendment and cites a proposed office akin to England’s King’s proctor to investigate divorces.
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Massachusetts
Maine
Hihode Island
Jerusalem
Boston Museum to stage farewell revival for charity
The Boston Museum will host a final revival mixing three generations of the old stock company and Thespians. Proceeds go to Vincent Hospital as the building is due to be dismantled and demolished. A unique, memorable tribute to past actors and memories.
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Boston Museum
Vincent Hospital
Diocese Resists Name Change In Episcopal Vote
In Philadelphia on May 6 the historic Protestant Episcopal diocese of Pennsylvania voted against renaming the church. Clergy backed the measure 112 to 34 while laity supported it only with Bishop Whitaker and Coadjutor Mackay Smith voting for the resolution.
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Philadelphia
Protestant Episcopal Church In
Pennsylvania
Whitaker
Mackay-Smith
Martin School Alumni Reunion Promises Strong Turnout
Tomorrow evening the Martin Schardl Alumni Association hosts the third annual reunion in the school hall on Huntington avenue. The association began three years ago, founded by Principal Augustine L. Rafter and first assistant Emily F. Carpenter, who spearheaded its creation.
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Martin Schardl Alumni Association
Huntington Avenue
Martin School Alumni Association
Augustine Ll. Rafter
Hmily F. Carpenter
Reliance Outsailed by Columbia in Trial Spin
The Reliance navy defender trailed the Columbia in a sailing trial off Glen Cove Tuesday. The AP report notes Columbia sailed through the new boat’s lee and across her bow, widening its lead to about a quarter mile, prompting questions about tactics and the name Reliance.
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Glen Cove
Associated Press
Reliance
Herreshoff
National Educational Association visit boosts Boston ads
The Observant Citizen notes July 6 10 arrival of the National Educational Association and predicts Boston's hospitality will win lingering attendance. Mentions mayoral acting during absence, local theater praise, banana fiber shirt sighting, Wareham oyster seed exports, Harvard architecture fellowships, rail management changes, streetcar repairs, Italian play audience, and plans for a Ladies Auxiliary ball on May 8.
Bingville Spring News Roundup and Local Bits
Cyrus Hoskins repaired the front gate last Tuesday while Amos Hillyer paints his new buggy shed. Widow Webb buys a carpet and eyes painting her kitchen as town wards. Seth Watkins buys a new wooden leg after the war. Eph Higgins dusts post office boxes last Friday. Hank Dewberry may buy a new buggy soon. Jim Carberry bought a lawnmower, first of its kind in Bingville, drawing a crowd. Dave White the undertaker contemplates a new hearse if patrons rise. Malachi Jones shows a full suit on Sunday amid many spring improvements. Cheer up says the town, with lighthearted rhymes about the world.
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Amos Hillyer
Webb
Seth Watkins
Seth
Eph Higgins
Hank Dewberry
Jim Carberry
Bingville
Jim
Dave White
Dave
Malachi Jones
Quest of the Big Blue Diamond serial slated for next Monday
A newspaper promo announces the forthcoming three ring hippodrome serial Quest of the Big Blue Diamond with Stealthy Steve the Six-Eyed Sleuth. The first chapter will appear next Monday morning May 11 and includes an illustrated collaboration with Carl Stainer Dribson. The column also features humorous vignettes and readers’ captions from Fatigg and Sunset Sam among others.
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Carl Stainer Dribson
Mary's Little Calf
A playful verse recounts Mary with a white calf that follows her, yet proves obstinate. The animal is humorously revealed to be a bullet, challenging the rustic premise with a twist ending.
Trade of wire weaving in the country urged
A letter to The Post asks the editor where the trade of wire weaving can be found within the country and cites Boston Clinton Sowell Worcester and Springfield in Massachusetts and New York and New Jersey as locations of interest.
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Clinton, Sowell
Worcester
Springfield
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New York State
New Jersey
Walter Baker Sanitarium opened in Warren Street area
Established 1892 the Walter Baker Sanitarium advertised as an elegant facility for all medical cases with special focus on treatment of the drink habit morphine and cocaine addictions. It promised utmost privacy and confidential communications and invited inquiries by mail telephone or in person with an illustrated booklet available.
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Roxbury 51
Warren Street
Grove Hall
Norman R. Miller
Henry M. Fowler
The Ambitious Man and His Wise Wife
A steady worker dreams of wealth and is drawn by a Mexico mine tip. His wife, though cautious, bears the risk with loyalty. A stranger hints at fortune and betrayal, while a revelation from a Mexico letter changes their view of ambition and honor. Baby Doris memories and a pinched cheek reveal moral growth.
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Littl
Gettysburg
Doris
The Princess A Story of Love and Intrigue
A serialized tale unfolds around romance and courtly schemes as nobles navigate loyalties, betrayals, and hidden agendas. A daring entanglement tests allegiance while a prince guards a fragile secret that could reshape the realm.
Aged Couple Kneeland Family History in Georgetown
Georgetown May 6. Mr. and Mrs Aaron Kneeland of this place wed in Rowley Mass Oct 7 1834. Their combined ages total 180 years. They have 12 children eight boys four girls. four boys and two girls survive. Twenty five grandchildren nineteen living fifteen great grandchildren one great great grandchild. They live alone on Thurlow street distant from neighbors. Kneeland did haying farming shoemaking and garden work. wife handled household duties and occasionally walked three miles to vil age. He drank little tobacco since fourteen. no intoxicants. He is Presbyterian she Baptist.
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Aaron Kneeland
Rowley
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Kneeland
Ipswich
Phebe A. Pierce
Rindge
N. H
Franklin Pierce
Ineeland
Notice on Photo Entries for May 6 1903 Contest
No photographs received after 6 p.m. Wednesday May 6 1903 can be considered or entered in this competition. After publishing as many of the photographs on hand as the Post can find room for, an announcement will be made regarding the oldest couple reported and the easy chairs will be forwarded with the compliments of the Post.
Fat Long and Slim Suits for Uncommon Shapes
Short and Fat Long and Slim offers tailored suits for extra tall short or fat men. They promise custom fitting without extra charges for abnormal shapes and advertise prices from $10 to $12 a suit with neat styles for stout and slim customers.
Kaiser Bids Rome Farewell in Warm Canadian Voice
Rome May 6 The German Emperor William arrived and was bid a touching farewell by thousands of Romans while Queen Helena received his thanks for the hospitality. He praised Rome as a city of the heart, thanked Prince Colonna, and departed amid cheers and the German hymn. Adelaide Ristori the queen of tragedy was among those saluted.
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Quirinal
William
Helena
Prince Colonna
Victor Emmanuel
George von L. Meyer
United States
Meyer
Adelaide Ristori
French envoy Dr Gallard tours Massachusetts textile mills
Dr Frank Gallard of Paris representing the French government visits Boston area to inspect textile plants. Chief Wace sets up factory tours and will accompany him to visits in Waltham watch factories then Fall River mills. Planned trips include Lowell and Lawrence later in the week.
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Frank Gallard
Place Vendome
Paris
Boston
Wace
Sage
Dr. Gallard
Gallard
Waltham
Fall River
Lowell
Lawrence
Immigration Inspectors Overworked in New York
May 6 New York immigration officials halted departures to deal with a flood of arrivals. Of 9310 immigrants, only 5559 were allowed to land, forcing steamship companies to provide three extra meals to the passengers aboard due to the delay.
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New York
Williams
Europe
Once a Millionaire: Stanford Died in Poverty
New York May 6 Colonel Asa Philip Stanford aged 81 or 82 years, brother of the late Senator Leland Stanford, died here after years of nervous prostration and heart failure. Once a millionaire, he died in near poverty per his second wife. Born Albany 1822, he was among Sacramento’s early settlers. One of five Stanford brothers survives Thomas Walton Stanford, 72, now a millionaire in Australia.
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Asa Philip Stanford
Leland Stanford
California
Stanford
Colonel Stanford
Albany
Thomas Walton Stanford
Australia
Schenectady
Sacramento
Boston Theft Probe Seeks Allen Higgins Wallpapers Books
Inspector Arthur F Roach of Worcester is in Boston hunting for the Allen Higgins Wall Paper Co books brought here last Thursday by Byron G Wilson the firms bookkeeper aged 25 to be audited by the Eastern Auditing Co at 53 State Street. Wilson says he got drunk and cannot tell where he left the books which are worth several hundred dollars to the firm.
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Worcester Police Department
Boston
Allen & Higgins Wall Paper Company
Byron G. Wilson
Eastern Auditing Company
State Street
Wall Paper
Orris Murch Butler's Summer Furniture Sale Open
Orris Murch & Butler's announces a fully stocked summer furniture selection on three floors. The Boston retailer highlights 150 bedstead patterns, expanded dining room furniture in Weathered Oak and Antwerp finishes, plus rockers, chairs, and bedding including a noted mattress brand exclusive to them in Boston.
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