Royal Thames Club regatta crowns Britannia amid yachts at Gravesend
About two hundred yachts gathered for the Royal Thames Club regatta near Gravesend under a clear day and westerly wind. The Prince of Wales praised his cutter Britannia after winning the race in 5h 26m 9s, with Valkyrie second, Iverna third, and Calluna fourth.
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London
Royal Thames Club
Gravesend
Lord Dunraven
Calluna
Mr. Jameson
Prince of Wales
Britannia
Clyde
Valkyrie
Iverna
Cranfield
Britannia Beats Iverna in Cowes Race After Valkyrie Accident
The Britannia wins with Iverna second after Valkyrie loses topsail repair near halfway. Valkyrie trailed by one length when accident struck, judges split over blame. Prince of Wales showed interest in surpassing Emperor William's Meteor.
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Calluna
Britannia
Iverna
Prince of Wales
Emperor William
Meteor
Cowes
Tunnel plan for East Boston tunnel blocked in House vote
A Massachusetts House vote defeated the engrossment of a bill to authorize a $4,000,000 tunnel project opening the North shore. Opponents argued higher costs and rapid transit influence, while supporters cited engineering concerns and tax implications.
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East Boston
Wellman
Malden
Meyer
B. J. Sullivan
North Shore
Massachusetts
McCarthy
Comins
Hoosac
House
City Hall
Leonard
Waltham
J. Quinn, Jr
Boston
Wells Memorial Outing Club plans summer visits in Boston area
The Wells Memorial Outing Club held an organizing meeting to plan Saturday afternoon trips in June July and August. J M Deering elected president and J M Leys secretary. Planned visits include Arnold Arboretum Harvard University Longfellow home Washington Elm West End power plant Concord Lexington Fort Warren and other local sites for club members and Peoples Institutes.
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Wells Memorial Outing Club
J. M. Deering
J. M. Leys
Arnold Aboretum
Harvard University
Boston
Wells Memorial
People’s Institutes
Cowles Art School tenth annual exhibition opens in Boston
The Cowles Art School students held a reception at 29 Commonwealth Avenue to launch the tenth annual show. Statuary, water colors and oils impressed visitors, reflecting credit on the school and its rising standing among Boston art institutions.
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Boston
Cowles Art School
Commonwealth Avenue
Minstrel Fun At BC Y M C A Tonight
Secretary John Cullen of the Boston College Y M C A will be one of four end men in the college minstrel. Frank Sibley of the 'Tiser entertaining with lively comical songs. John J Teevens from the peninsula recalls politics lost yesterday at Mechanics Hall. Colonel Lawrence J Logan and his son Joseph show pride in militia drill with second prize for musket excellence.
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John Cullen
Boston College Y. M. C. A
Mr. Cullen
Frank Sibley
Tiser
John J. Teevens
Peninsula
Mechanics’ Hall
South Boston
Lawrence J. Logan
Joseph
Thomas A. Brown Assigned Counsel For Murder Case
Thomas A. Brown appeared before the Superior Criminal Court with Judge Bradley appointing Horace G. Allen and Michael J. Creed as his defense. The trial date remains unscheduled.
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Thomas A. Brown
Superior Criminal Court
Bradley
Horace G. Allen
Michael J. Creed
Drum Corps Reunion Plans Memorial Day Graves
The First Regiment Drum Corps held a reunion in Klein Hall Tremont Street on Wednesday evening. A collation was served and members voted to decorate the graves of past members on Memorial Day.
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Klein Hall
Tremont Street
Four Buildings Burn at Bethel Farm in Fire Loss
Four buildings of Milton Grover burned at Bethel Maine. Two horses, carriages, and farm implements were lost. Total loss estimated at 4000 dollars with 2300 dollars insured. Fire blamed on sparks from a chimney.
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Bethel
Milton Grover
Boston Transit Bill Debate Ends Without Vote After Protest
The House debated a rapid transit bill with a protest from the Citizens Association of Boston. Arguments for and against the White elevated road plan filled the session, but the House adjourned without a decision on the measure.
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Citizens’ Association
Wood
Boston
Citizens’ Association of Boston
Finance Committee
Causten Browne
Charles C. Jackson
Herbert S. Harding
Bernard Jenney
A. L. Lowell
Frank Morisor
William W. Vaughan
Moses Williams
Association
Bennett
House
Mellen
Worcester
Dodge
Natick
Col Mills Charged In Mills Embezzlement Case
Col J Albert Mills of the Eighth Regiment and agent for Victoria Mills in Newburyport is under guard on embezzlement charges. Office records show a $1000 shortage, likely larger, with book audits ongoing. Preliminary hearing expected tomorrow as officers review pay rolls and cloth purchases.
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J. Albert Mills
Eighth Regiment
Victoria Mills
H. & L. Chase
State Street
Boston
Millis
Mills
Associated Press
Editor Quinby Named Minister to the Netherlands
President appoints William E. Quinby of Michigan as minister to the Netherlands on Don Dickinson’s recommendation. Quinby, editor of the Detroit Free Press, aged about 58, long tied to Michigan Democrats, studied at the University of Michigan and later practiced law before returning to journalism in 1861.
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William E. Quinby
Michigan
Netherlands
Don M. Dickinson
Michigan Democrats
Quinby
Detroit Free Press
Michigan Democracy
University of Michigan
The
Free Press
Two Boston Failures Hit Tanners and Hides Dealers
Two Boston firms have filed assignments as their affairs are wound up. James Dugan tanner and currier of 101 High Street Salem and Boston shows liabilities around 163 000 with assets 101 000. Richardson Dennie dealers in hides at 207 Congress Street face possible liabilities up to 300 000 tied to a sole leather combine impact.
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Boston
James Dugan
Currier
101 High Street
Salem
Dugan
Medford
Canada
W. J. Badger
Exchange
Richardson & Dennie
Congress Street
Thomas O. Richardson
Edward M. Dennie
Roger F. Sturgis
Charles H. Danforth
Coach Party Accident After Race Run
In Toronto sixteen officers from the Governor General's Foot Guards and the Queen's Own Rifles in a four horse drag were returning from the races when a wheel broke away causing the coach to topple. All injured to some degree, none fatally as yet.
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Toronto
Ont
Governor-General’s Foot Guards
Queen’s Own Rifles
Free treatment offered by Dr Dewey for all diseases
All diseases treated free. Dr Dewey offers two weeks treatment and medicine at no cost to sufferers of catarrh bronchitis lung troubles dyspepsia rheumatism kidney skin and blood diseases. Offices at 40 Tennyson Street corner Columbus Avenue near Providence depot open daily till 8 pm except Sundays 10 to 4 pm.
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Providence Depot
Boston & Albany Railroad
Ficke
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Albany
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Chicago
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Michigan Central
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Cincinnati
Cleveland
L. 8
Detroit
Hartford
New Haven
New York
Springfield
Boweton
Washington St
Kneeland St
Hanson
Lombard Muddle Prompts Possible Removal Or Receiver
A Philadelphia Lombard Investment Company conference last night moved to remove Mr. Lombard or place the firm in receivership. Stockholders in Boston will decide. Philadelphia branch likely to close. Attendees included J R Reed M B Whitney George Burnham Jr and Wayne MacVeagh.
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Philadelphia
Lombard Investment Company
J. R. Reed
M. B. Whitney
Massachusetts
George Burnham, Jr
Wayne MacVeagh
No Mercy for Taunton Liquor Sellers
In Taunton District Court John McCourt and Michael Murray were convicted of maintaining a liquor nuisance under the no-license law. McCourt sentenced to three months in the House of Correction and a $50 fine, Murray fined $100 with no jail time due to his disability. McCourt appealed. Judge Fox outlined policy that first offenders will face full penalties, noting the city voted no license and no druggist license was granted.
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Taunton
John McCourt
House of Correction
Michael Murray
Fox
Murray
McCourt
Pope Leo Backs Republic in Audience with Viscomte Vogue
In Rome on May 25, Pope Leo XIII expressed stronger support for republican and democratic institutions during an audience with Viscomte Vogue, signaling a notable shift in tone on governance.
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Rome
Leo
Debate on Fire Marshal Retention and Reform
Councillor Hall Rice argues against retaining the fire marshal citing costs and reform needs. Councillor Donovan questions Whitcomb’s character while noting appointment validity. Councillor Leeson urges a legally trained, capable appointee and warns against reducing office efficiency. Councillor Jeffs states he favors not confirming the nominee after thorough review.
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David Hall Rice
Osborne
Boston
Donovan
Whitcomb
Jeffs
No Union Station Rejected by Senate Vote
The Senate rejected the union station plan by a 30 to 2 vote in yesterday afternoon's session. Dissents came from Mr. Baker of Essex and Mr. Leary of Suffolk who argued costs and delays. Supporters claimed public interest and rail plan advantages. the rival plan cited lower costs under Boston & Maine and criticized the committee's bill as excessive.
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Union Station
Baker
Essex
Leary
Suffolk
Lawrence
Middlesex
Boston
Kittredge
McLeod
Boston & Maine
Stevens
Worcester
Yeas
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H. C. H. Baker
H. L. Baker
Bartlett
Berry
Brown
Buckley
Burnham
Butler
Carter
Coughlin
Dame
Dee
Fitzgerald
Hickox
Howard
Kennedy
Kenrick
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Merrill
Milton
Monk
Nichols
Parkman
Ray
Read
Salisbury
E. H. Shaw
Nays
Messrs. Kittredge
Mr. Sawyer
Mr. Horton
Attachments Filed Against Prince in Salem Court Actions
Two attachments were filed at Salem yesterday morning against Mr. Prince. One seeks 30000 in an action of contract by John Brown against Co. A. Prince and Abbott Lawrence. The second seeks 19000 in an action of contract by the same creditors against G. A. Prince and Edward E. Pratt. A deed recorded at the registry shows Dr. Prince conveying to Edward B. Pratt of Manchester the same premises previously conveyed to the doctor May 17. It was reported in Boston that Abbott Lawrence resigned as actuary of the Medical Hospital Insurance Company due to ill health.
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Salem
Mr. Prince
John Brown
Co. A. Prince
Abbott Lawrence
G. A. Prince
Edward E. Pratt
Dr. Prince
Edward BE. Pratt
Manchester
Boston
The
Medical Hospital Insurance Company
Governor Intervenes in Hovey Massachusetts Building Case
Governor Russell endorses a liberal approach to the Massachusetts building matter. He has written to the commissioner urging maximum freedom in the project while ensuring proper care. The governor’s action follows careful review and may negate further legislative steps.
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Russell
Hovey-Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Commonwealth Fife and Drum Corps to debut new uniforms
Memorial Day will feature the Commonwealth Fife and Drum Corps in an all new uniform and equipment set. The group is finishing its first year and includes men from top city bands. Led by John W. Dugan, eight years with the Boston Field Band precede his leadership.
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Commonwealth Fife and Drum Corps
John W. Dugan
Boston
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