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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1906

Page

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Oarsmen Battle Today Test of Strength at 2 PM

Harvard and Cornell crews prepare for a Carroll Cup and school race challenge. Details list boats and rowers with weights ages and boat totals, noting Harvard total weight 1497 pounds and average 6 ft 1 in, age about 20.8 years.

Harvard O. D. Filley D. A. Newhacee R. J. Bacon Eteek S. W. Fish Bow R. W. Flint F. M. Blagden Cornell T. Foote Gos L. Gavitt Eeeege J. P. Dods A.S. Stowell R. ©. Barton W. S. Newman W. G. Paylor

Harvard and Cornell Oarsmen Face Off on Charles River

A final spurt on the Charles River prepares for the second annual Track event today at two o clock. Harvard and Cornell crews race from Longwood to near the University Boat Club with Cornell selecting the inside course. The Crimson seeks a better showing after a close defeat last year while the event is preceded by a Carroll Cup single scull race and an eight oared clash between Cascadilla and Stone Preparatory Schools. A grandstand is set for about 2000 spectators.

Charles River Harvard Cornell Longwood Eee Uni Boat Club Charles BH. Courtney BH. C. Storrow Varsity Pega Filley Ornell Crimson Cascadilla Stone

Record Intercollegiate A A finals heat Harvard hosts 31st championship

Boston awakens to a flood of college athletes as 859 entries push records for the Intercollegiate A A meet at Harvard Stadium. Preliminaries begin at 1 PM with dashes and hurdles, field events reduce to five finalists by Saturday, and the cup chase continues with Yale and Cornell past winners.

Boston A. A Harvard Yale Cornell

Charlestown Fraternal Groups Plan Independent Parade

Irish fraternal societies in Charlestown refuse to join the city parade on Bunker Hill Day. The Ancient Order of Hibernians and Catholic Foresters plan a monster solo march with invites to sister groups from Fall River to Newburyport. Leaders condemn the city vote as snubbing and pledge a separate, spirited procession.

Charlestown Bunker Hill Order of Hibernians Boston City Hall Hibernians Fall River Laverence Lynn Cambridge Somerville Malden Newburyport Salem Foresters Massachusetts Ade Nt Line Charless. Sullivan The Post Cauley Trick Long Division 87 Catholic Foresters John Boyle O'Reilly Litera: Society Parnell Literary Socie Catholic Literary Union John F. Ahern Unity Court Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters Unity James F. Brock the Post

Collins Boys Fall in 20th Straight as Chicago Wins

Collins teams suffer their 20th straight defeat while Chicago claims a 7 to 5 victory. New York Cleveland and St. Louis post wins as Tenney loses to Pittsburg 6 to 5. Harvard Cornell and others prep for a Charles race as 1000 athletes gather at Harvard Stadium.

Collins Chicago New York Cleveland St. Louis Tenney Pittsburg Philadelphia Harvard Cornell Charles Harvard Stadium Nelson Herrera Somerville High Lou Criger Boston Campbell

Baker Named Boston Licensing Board Chairman

Ezra H. Baker, named by Governor Guild, pledges to run the Excise Board in a businesslike manner. He says he has no fixed policy, will despatch affairs judiciously, and will address licensing issues in due time.

Excise Board Ezra H. Baker Governor Guild New Boston Licensing Board Mr. Baker

Rector Not to Wed in New Bedford Scandal

In New Bedford on May 24 a sensational report said Rev. Edward H. Cleveland rector of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, would wed Miss Ethel L. MacKelvey, his daughter’s companion. The engagement was later broken with Cleveland confirming the split and stating it was mutual and not influenced by others. MacKelvey, a noted musician, offered no further comment.

New Bedford Edward H. Cleveland St. Martin's Episcopal Church Ethel L. MacKelvey Rector Cleveland Sherman Street Miss. MacKelvey Ila’ MacKelvey Eighth Street Friends’ School New England Conservatory of Music Cleveland St. Martin’s Church South End Ella MacKelvey Golta MacKelvey No, Long Miss MacKelvey

Fair Warmer Forecast for Boston Area

Fair weather continues in Boston and vicinity with Friday somewhat warmer. Saturday looks drier with a chance of local showers and rising temperatures. Winds become variable as the weekend approaches.

Boston

Washington Forecast Across New England and Eastern New York

Forecast notes fair conditions for Friday and Saturday with light to fresh south winds. Yesterday’s temperatures at Thompson’s Spa record varied readings with an average of 57 degrees.

New England New York Thompson ‘S Spa Washington Sti Doo Isc Cde Beatie Kaeneg

Bribe Inquiry Beats Highlight Historic Congressional Exchange

A tense exchange unfolds as Representative Mock and Representative Gethro clash over naming statements about bribery. Mock confirms making accusations while Gethro presses for accountability amid the inquiry.

Mock-Gethro assault prompts House action talk

Representative Mock plans to consult Speaker Cole on whether to take action after an assault at the State House involving Frank J. Gethro. The incident unfolded during a busy Rules Committee day as witnesses testified about bribery charges linked to the bucket shop bill.

Mock State House Gethro Jacob H. Mock Frank J. Gethro House Committee On Rules Cole Sullivan Mack Committee On Rules House Committee On Tulesa Mec Mr. Mock

Governor Guild to Seek Supreme Court Opinion on Tucker Case

The Tucker case takes a new turn as Governor Guild moves to ask the Supreme Court whether the Governor must refer Tucker’s petition to the Council for action. A special Council meeting was scheduled to determine if the Governor can request an opinion on legal necessity to refer petitions, with both sides aiming to clarify pardoning powers.

Tucker Harris Guild Supreme Court Council Charles F. Getteng James H. Vahey Charles L. Tucker Supreme Court of the Commonwealth Vahey

Governors and pardons reluctance to submit petitions

Former governors followed a custom of not submitting pardon petitions to the council when personally opposed. The Constitution requires council advice for pardons, but a governor may decide independently to grant or deny. Advisors inferred Governor Guild favored Tucker, implying no need for a Supreme Court ruling to compel council consideration.

State House Governor Guild Tr.Tucker Tucker Supreme Court Council

Tucker Hearing Delayed Pending Governor Council Decision

The proposed hearing for Tucker, set to begin tomorrow, was postponed as Tucker's counsel hopes the Supreme Court will decide if the Governor must refer such petitions to the Governor's Council. The delay follows debate over the council's legal obligation in the process.

Tucker Supreme Court

Attorney Vahey Seeks Fresh Handling Of Evidence

Governor Guild refers newly discovered evidence to Justices Sheldon and Sherman, signaling an unexpected shift that dissatisfaction surrounds. The move, seen as a hoped for direct sift by the Governor and council, comes after an unlooked for course. Saturdays Sundays and Holidays use the Boston and Worcester Trolley line from Park Square to reach 15 minutes away. Best trolley area in New England. Minard's Liniment claims quick relief for stiff joints and sore muscles.

Atttorney Vahey Guild Sheldon Sherman Boston & Worcester Trolley Air Line Park Square Oy New England

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