Fires Burn Towns and Lumber Piles Across Nation
A string of early May fires reports from Savair Street Marte Sugar Island rescue efforts, Albany West Albany NY Central shops loss of 150000, Minneapolis Day Co lumber yard destroy 19 million feet worth 228000, Houston Phenix Lumber five blocks lumber yards and six blocks of homes and church, PortLane Bur gess Fobes paint stock loss 20000 insured 32000, Stafford Springs Eaton Opera House block damage 4000 and insured losses across several local businesses and properties.
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Savair Str. Marte
Mich
Sugar Island
Albany
N. Y
New York Central Railroad
West Albany
Fie
New York City
Minneapolis
Minn
J. W. Day & Co
Houston
Tex
Phenix Lumber Company
St. Patrick’s Church
Galveston
PortLane
Burgess, Fobes & Co
W. W. Thomas
Stafford Springs
Conn
Eaton
A. W. Walker
H. S. Abel
Clothist
People’s Grocery Company
J. W. Clark
Barber
Gary Brothers
Boston University dinner and Cambridge area hotel gatherings
The Parker House hosted the Boston University School of Medicine faculty alumni dinner with about seventy attendees led by Dean I. T. Talbot. The Mayors' Club of Massachusetts dined at Young's Hotel address led by Charles D. Palmer with discussions on streets and highways. A long list of arrivals and attendees at various Boston hotels followed, pending a large social scene.
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Boston University School of Medicine
Parker House
I. T. Talbot
Mayors’ Club of Massachusetts
Youne’s Hotel
Charles D. Palmer
Lowell
Mark
Matthews
O’brien
Morton
Porter
Palmer
The
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Young’s Hotel
Luia Jackson
Quincy House
Haverhill
W. H. Cavill
New York
E. D. Paige
Southbridge
Ree Pensile
Collins
Ree Cari E Knight
R. Washington
Charles 8
Kelley
New Bedford
G. C. Barton
Grantham
R. C. Goodell
Antrim
Gloucester
Ge W. Gilren
Fall
Conn
F. Guttman
Lewiston
G. A. Spooner
Springfield
Thomas Field
Brooklyn
BE. L. C. Colby
Than Brooks
West Springfield
H. E. Baily
Bridgeport
Reynouths
J. H. Rivers
M. J. Geran
Holyoke
J. H. Rogers
City
Lewis Mason
Brockton
Myson P. Walker
Belchertown
Cuark’s
C. D. McDuff
James Houston
L. A. Douglas
W. E. Flannagan
West Thompson
George A. Ee Hopkinton
C. J. Beeching
H. Dailey
Pittsfield
James H. Telldgee
Tuttle
North Adams
A. G. Herrick
Saratoga
Farmington L
E. H. Litch
G. W. Young
J. W. Whitney
Robert Krook
Concord
Seth A. Jackson
Providence
William Haswell
Frank Fuller
White Creek
Parker’s
John 5. Fachenthal
Easton
Penn
C. W. Clark
Detroit
Louis Welch
Jacob H. Sommer
W.S
Dear
Macon
F. T. Ladd
Elanor A. Foster
Seeeavens Sees
G. F. Sanford
W. J. Cheng
Cimempast
Mary A. Fletcher
Bradford
Samuel
Green
Worcester
Tremont
Edward C. Wheatly
Meriden
J. M. White
Albany
J. H. Burns
J. Dauncan McFarlan
Montreal
Bangor
H. S. Miller
Anon
Agahan
M. Haynes
Lane Valliage
W. H. Clymer
Pitts
Delphia
A. J. Nichols
Marnet
F. S. Carr
Merrimac
H. E. W. Clark
P Bix
Rockland
D. Buffum
Windsor
American
Mathew H. Cultmet
Wears
Charles Wilson
Manchester
Ph. Freedman
Geo. E. Dobe
Portland
E. K. Lock
Fitchbore
Marblehead
D. & Cusar
Picton
W. A. Libby
G. Smith
Geo. B. Bair
L. L. Shaw
Yarmouth
Harvard to Seek Cambridge Preparatory Feeder Similar to Hopkins
The Cambridge Latin School may become Harvard's feeder like Hopkins Grammar School to Yale through the Hopkins bequests. No Harvard feeder exists now, though Hopkins regularly sends 60 to 70 pupils to Yale and once supplied half the freshman class. Last year Exeter contributed 28 of Harvard’s new scholars. seven schools sent more than ten. Scholarships soon awarded for next year. Apply at once to university secretary Mr. Frank Bolies in Cambridge.
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Eard
Cambride Latin School
Harvard
Hopkins Grammar School
New Haven
Yale
Hopkins
Exeter
University
Frank Bolies
Cambridge
Hatch alibi trial continues in Worcester for forged order
The Hatch robbery trial advances as witnesses challenge or support his alibi. Omaha witness Hawkes and Louise Sampson described letters and a day’s movements August 25, while Mephan and Morse offered corroboration and debunking of a Boston resemblance claim. Defense rests and rebuttal heard. case to be argued tomorrow.
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Worcester
Clark W. Hatch
Mason
Hawkes
Omaha
Neb
Louise Sampson
William Mephan
Boston
Hatch
Mechanics Bank
William A. Morse
Charles A. Waite
Boston & Maine Railroad
Alton Beers
Dr. Lewis
Inspector O'Day
Clark Wells
Mechanics National Bank
Tne
Masonic Home Corner Stone Laid Amid Large Utica Pageant
Rain drenched Utica as about 2,500 Masons from New York and Brooklyn attended the corner stone ceremony for the Masonic Home. Some 25,000 visitors filled the city, with major streets and schools closed for the event and 20 bands in the parade. Lieutenant Governor Jones attended the reviewing stand, and 3,000 heard addresses at the Utica opera house later in the evening.
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Utica
N.Y
New York
Brooklyn
Baggs’s Square
Edward F. Jones
Utica Opera House
Alexander L. Goodwin
John W. Vrooman
Lawrence
Chauncey O. Depew
Yale Elections to Skull and Bones and Other Senior Societies
About 1000 students and townspeople gathered on Yale campus to witness elections to Skull and Bones Scroll and Key and Wolf’s Head. The event marks a coveted honor in Yale life with numerous notable names listed among candidates and electors.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
Yge
Proposed French Wheat Corner in Limbo as Farmers Balk
May Eve issue reports officials from the Ministry of Agriculture detailing that farmers refuse to cooperate with wheat deal manipulators. They say growers sell on the spot and shun large syndicates, with home supply seen 20 million hectolitres short if rain persists, risking a disastrous outcome for farmers.
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Lhe Kclaire
Ministry of Agriculture
Des
Hampton Normal School marks 23rd anniversary graduates
Fort Monror Va May 21 The Hampton Normal School held its twenty third anniversary exercises with participation by twenty seven Negro graduates and eight Indian graduates. Addresses were given by Dr McAllister of Philadelphia Assistant Secretary Williams of the Agricultural Department and Congal Dankam of San Domingo.
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Fort Monror
Hampton Normal School
McAllister
Philadelphia
Williams
Agricultural Department
Congal Dankam
San Domingo
Fire alarm chief resigns. Danvers Lodge hosts banquet
Salem May 21 Special to the Post. Samuel H. Corwin, superintendent of the fire alarm, tendered his resignation effective immediately. John Endicott Lodge A D U W hosted a banquet for Danvers Lodge this evening. The registry of deeds will be closed tomorrow from 2 to 4 during the funeral of the late assistant register, James Shatewell.
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BOME
SALEM
Samuel H. Corwin
John Endicott
Danvers Lodge
James Shatewell
Children ignite excelsior in shed behind 31 Gold Street
yard fire causes 15 dollar damage and triggers Box 112 alarm at 5 45 yesterday afternoon. Some youths thought they saw a blaze on Ferry Street before 8 30 last evening and alarm from Box 18 but no fire was found on arrival.
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Gold Street
Boston
Ferry Street
All Qualified Failures Highlight New England AAU Meet
The New England branch of the Amateur Athletic Union held its first annual all round championship at Irvington Oval. Long was injured in practice and pulled after the fifth event, causing him to miss qualification. others including Frew, McNeil, Doherty, Irwin, and Finneran failed to reach the limit in three events. Finneran, Irwin, and Doherty won the top medals by points.
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New England
The
Amateur Athletic Union
Irvington Oval
Long
J. Wallis Frew
Riverside Boat Club
J. T. McNeil
Trimount Athletic Club
Neil Doherty
W. GQ
Irwin
P.J. Finneran
Hese
Finneran
Doherty
McNeil
Frew
Sin
McNiel
Bin
Sir Gin
Vinneran
Llin
Death of a Boston baseball great Whitney
James Whitney renowned as the Boston player known as the great Whitney died yesterday morning in Binghampton New York from consumption at thirty five after a long decline His career began twelve years ago and he earned fame as a top ball player He lived on Norfolk street Dorchester as a partner in Whitney and Haddock grain firm He was a total abstinence man and married about eight years ago to George Haddock’s sister the Boston pitcher
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James Whitney
Viener
Bostons
Binghampton
N. Y
Whitney
Norfolk Street
Dorchester
Whitney & Haddock
George Haddock
Boston Association
Alien Fraternal Orders and Their Lotterylike Schemes
A letter to the editor surveys a Massachusetts circular by the Office of the Foreign Fraternal Orders. It argues the Champlin amendment would expand illegitimate endowment orders and endanger public funds. The piece critiques organizers and deputies, notes widespread bans in several states, and calls for legislative safeguards and public-morals petitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Union of Foreign Fraternal Orders
Order of the Golden Fleece
Committee On Mercantile Affairs
Gilman
Champlin
Supreme Court of New Hampshire
Senate
Commonwealth
Union
Massachusetts
Insurance Department
Supreme Court of
New Hampshire
Maine
Vermont
New York
Philadelphia
New Jersey
California
Lomasney
Insurance Commissioner
New Enauanp Watch and Warp Society
Frederick B. AtuEn
Will contest in Hunter case shocks Crown Point region
In Glen Falls New York May 21 a case over Theodore Hunter's will draws great interest. An arsenic stomach analysis followed his April death. Anna Murray admitted buying pomonu and the will, valued at 25000 dollars, is contested by nephews and nieces at Port Henry as investigators probe sensational developments.
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Glen Fallus
N. Y
Hunter
Crown Point
Theodore Hunter
Anna Murray
Civil Service Exam Set For June At City Post Office
A competitive examination for stenographer and typewriter under the Civil Service Commission rules will be held at the post office in this city on June 1 starting at 9 a.m. Applications on blanks prescribed by the commission are available from the United States Civil Service Examining Board at the post office and must be filed by the 28th inat.
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United States Civil Service Commission
United States Civil Service Examining Board
Pine Tree State Club Holds Banquet with Ex Governors
The Pine Tree State Club, Maine natives in Boston, met at Young's Hotel with about sixty attendees. Ex-Governor Sidney Perham and ex-Governor John D. Long attended, along with state officials, judges, and Consul General W. P. Frye. Officers elected: President the Rev. Minot J. Savage. vice presidents R. F. Candage, Dana Estes. secretary D. C. Robinson. assistant secretary J. Gardner White. treasurer S. K. Hamilton. directors C. B. Southard, Wm B. French, Dr. E. P. Bradberry, Co A. Coftin, Prentiss Cummings, J. G. Moseley, and FE N. Whittier.
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Pine Tree State Club
Maine
Boston
Young’s Hotel
Sidney Perham
John D. Long
Goram Y. Gilman
Newton
8. H. Bolsier
Prentiss Cummings
W. A. Rust
W. P. Frye
Halifax
N. S
W. H. Lyon
J. P. Jordan
Minot J. Savage
R. F. 44
Candage
Ono Flame
Dana Estes
D. C. Robinson
J. Gardner White
S. K. Hamilton
C. B. Southard
William Bb, French
E. P. Bradberry
Co. A. Coftin
J. G. Moseley
FE. N. Whittier
New Haven Residents Fight Horse to Electric Trolley Plan
In New Haven Connecticut on May 21 property owners along Winchester avenue served notice of an injunction to stop the Winchester Avenue Railroad Company from substituting an electricity trolley system for horses. The action targets the city and officials including Mayor Sargent and the two city clerks.
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New Haven
Connu
Winchester Avenue Railroad Company
Sargent
Winchester Avenue
Office Alligator from Florida Enlivens Wool Reporter Office
Mr Bennett editor of the American Wool Reporter announces a live alligator from Florida to be kept in the office. He says there are various directions an office alligator may be made very useful. The animal’s utility is unclear in wool reports though it might prove relevant if mutton were under discussion.
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Dana
Bennett
American Wool Reporter
Florida
Twenty Five Preachers Under Charge at Pittsburgh Synod
The Reformed Episcopal Church synod opens in Pittsburgh next Wednesday with over 300 attending. Rumor says at least twenty five preachers will be tried for various charges, signaling a historic session.
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Tsburg
Penn
Synod of the Reformed Episcopal Church
Pittsburg
Eighth Cowles Art School Exhibition Opens After Reception
The Cowles Art School eighth annual exhibition opened last night with a student reception in the art club gallery. Works will remain on display in the gallery through June 1, with detailed notes to follow.
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Cowles School
Cowles Art School
Massachusetts Good Citizenship Meeting at Old South
The fourth annual meeting of the Massachusetts Society for the Promoting of Good Citizenship will be held at the Old South Meeting House on Monday at 3 30 p.m. After the business session Mr Curtis Guild Jr will read a paper on Inmigration.
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Massachusetts Society For the Promoting of Good Citizenship
Old South Meeting House
Curtis Guild, Jr
O'Shea v O'Shea Decree Nisi Absolute Hearing Date
London May 21 hearing fixed in the divorce court to make the decree nisi absolute in the case O'Shea versus O'Shea with Mr Parnell named as co respondent.
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O'Shea
London
O’shea
Mr. Parnell
Governor Opposes Tax Refund Claim of Davis
Governor Russell sends to the Legislature a message opposing payment of about 14000 for services tied to the direct tax refund. He cites Attorney General Pillsbury and states the funds come from U S refunds and cannot be paid without further legislation, urging lawful action and noting possible court action or legislative appropriation as remedies.
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Russell
Pillsbury
I. E. Davis
T. E. Davis
Commonwealth
United States
Davis
Congress
Champerty
Lim
Governor Candidate Showdown Splits Massachusetts Republicans
A long debate within the Massachusetts Republican Party centers on who should head the State ticket. Names like ex Governor Brackett, ex Congressman Greenhalge, Speaker Barrett, and Senator Holar surface with factions favoring each. Power dynamics between Lodge Barrett and others fuel internal strife as the party weighs whom to nominate to face Governor Russell.
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Massachusetts
Frederick T. Greenhalze
Lowell
W. W. Crapo
New Bedford
John Q. A. Brackett
Arlington
William E. Barrett
Melrose
Massachusetts House of Representatives
Alanson W. Beard
Boston
Russell
Robinson
Commonwealth
Greenhalge
Lawrence
Haverhill
Henry Cabot Lodge
Brackett
Barrett
Congressman Lodge
Lodge
Recollections of Lincoln and His Administration by L. E. Chittenden
The book presents notes from Chittenden, former Register of the Treasury, on Lincoln era events. It includes reflections on Mason and Slidell, the electoral vote count, Lincoln’s reception of the Peace Conference, Bond signing for Britain, and critiques of Stanton Lee and Early. The author aims to correct errors with personal knowledge and offers a vivid first hand witness.
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Chittenden
Lincoln
Register of the Treasury
Mason and Slidell
Seward
Gideon Welles
House of Representatives
General Scott
Harper’s Monthly
England
Mersey
Stanton
Lee
Thomas
Washington
Abraham Lincoln
L. E. Chittenden
New York
Harper & Bros
Palmer and Moore on The Odyssey and Other Works
The reviewer praises George Palmer’s Odyssey translation for live reading but notes the printed form lacks drama. George Moore’s volume of criticism earns mixed praise for its courage, with bold claims about Balzac versus Shakespeare and insights on Verlaine and Rimbaud.
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Palmer
Cambridge
Mr. Palmer
George Moore
Balzac
Shakespeare
Clairon
Goncourt
Messenier
Salon Julian
Villa
National Gallery
Crane
Lovett Cameron
James Choyee
Peru
Chile
Choyce
O’ Brien
France
Mr. Wallace
Malaria Spotlight Prompts Whiskey Remedy Claim
A physician notes malaria as an emerging great disease and endorses Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a key remedy alongside quinine. The piece argues malaria weakens health and that a pure stimulant helps fight the infection, urging readers to choose Duffy's over cheaper liquors.
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America
Duffy
French Popular Ballads and Life of Master Mariner
A catalog snippet notes Prige é from W. B. Clarke and Co for French ballads edited by Crane, with introduction and notes, priced at $150. It also lists The Log of a Jack Tar or the Life of James Choyce, Master Mariner edited by V Lovett Cameron, with Macmillan and Co and Boston, priced at $150.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Clarke & Co
Thomas Frederick Crane
A.M
New York
G. K. Putnam’s Sons
Boston
W. B. Clake & Co
Price
Jack Taror
James Choyce
V. Lovett Cameron
R. N
Macmillan & Co
Police Matrons for New York Examinations Held At Cooper Union
The first competitive examination for police matrons was conducted by the Civil Service Board at Cooper Union with 28 of 140 candidates remaining after age disqualifications. Exams tested reading, arithmetic, language skills, and practical scenarios in distress, while noting salaries capped at the policeman minimum of $1000. Mrs Josephine Shaw Lowell praised the earnest candidates and urged dual matron stations in every police precinct.
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New York
New York Times
Civil Service Board
Cooper Union
George N. Williams
H. W. Beardsley
Henry Marquand
Lee Phillips
Josephine Shaw Lowell
State Board of Charities
Ellen Collins
B. F. Voschurch
Medicial
Police
Vosburgh
Maron
Times
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Kyle
Pavers Aiynh
Cheney
Hartford
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J. W. Homa
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Tissa Caan
H. Graves
Andover
Mass
H. Way
Pierre Jay
I. L. McClung
Knoxville
Ter
M. Morrison
Minneapoka
Ew Haven
Bro. J. Price
Brook- Ny Haven
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C. P. Sears
RT. Paadock
St. Anne
H. B. McCormick
Bre Pa
SS. L. Lassell
Yuaee
Ollister
Rutherford
N. Height
N. J
Bh. A. Stanard
Louis
B. Lord
Hee
York City
Kunyon
Plainfield
N.J
O. H. Schirlover
Hoboken
KE. H. Mason
Chi- Fes
B. P. Hollister
Cincinnati
J. Mollolly
Penaietome 8
E. H. floyd-Jones
South Oys
Welf
F. Shepard
Salt Lakety
Utah
Webster
Chicago
F.H. Gritfin
Ringfield
A. .J. Balliet
Leighton
E. RB. Parker
Irwin. Doherty
Cook, Jr
K. Hawes
J. F. Meany
A Be Keyes
George W. Beals
J. G. Lathrop
FE. E. Merrill
C. M. Lincoln
Jinx Taylor
John Graham
F. Db. Fisk
R. D. Sears
the Watch and Ward Society
Electa
Ment
Attorney- General
NEW Books
Howe
Snars
Stara
Homer
George Herbert Palmer
Houghton, Miltin & Co
Scribner & Welford
J. Newman & Sons
Faneuil Hall
Quincy Market
Tweet Bownen
Soc
William Hamilton
Hoslston Street
Thomas J. Hind
Milk Street
Safefolk
Pemberton Square
B. Stebbins
Thomas, Whidden, Godfrey
Tremont Street
Parker
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