What a Time There Was on the Wharves
The Blake rested in the stream drawing crowds of Boston and East Boston observers. Thousands toured the ships despite rain with music, riverfront crowds, ferry rides, and a late return to shore amid cheers and the sight of lights along the Blake.
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Blake
State Street
Hanover
Atlantic Avenue
Lewis
Cnet
East Boston
East
Boston
America
Columbia
Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad
Immense Crowd Tours Royal Warships in Boston Harbor
A vast throng gathers as Admiral and fleet officers spend a day in the city. The third day of her Majesty's warships displayed in Boston Harbor drew crowds and interest from locals and visitors alike.
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Admial Ani Fleet
Soston Harbor
Hammond Animal Extracts Advertised For Brain and Heart Ailments
A historical ad promotes CAMB Animal Extracts prepared by Dr William Hammond of Washington DC. Claims cover brain and nervous system diseases, spine and cord disorders, heart disease, ovarian and testicular issues, with dosages and a $2.50 price for 2 drachms. It notes effects such as pulse acceleration, head fullness, improved digestion, and increased strength and appetite. Wholesale and literature offered through The Columbia Chemical Co and Smith Benedict & Co.
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WM. A. Hammond
Washington, D. C
Hammond
Columbia Chemical Cqo
Washington
D. C
Banquet in Boston Recalled of Blake Ship Officials and Governors
A 19th century Boston dinner drew Governor Greenhalge and many state leaders with Sir John Hopkins and Blake ship officials. The event showcased ornate decor, rose petals, and a formal menu, reflecting martial and civic ties of the era. Ex-Governor Brackett and several councillors could not attend.
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King’s Chapel
Parker House
Commonwealth
John Hopkins
Blake
Greenhalge
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Nathan Matthews, Jr
Joseph Fyffe
U.S. N
M. Yeater-Brown
William M. Butler
James L. Carter
W. M. Barrett
Albert O. Davidson
Benjamin F. Peach, Jr
William H. Rowe
Dalton
Brackett
Jeffs, Donovan
Savage
Meyer
Governor Greenhalge Toasts Queen Victoria in Unhurried Address
The speech es were few and informal. Governor Greenhalge gave an earnest toast to Queen Victoria, and Admiral Hopkins offered a fitting response in return.
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Governor Greenhalge
Queen Victoria
Admiral Hopkins
Northampton man found dead after gas attack at hotel
C H B Clapp of Northampton, owner of a local iron foundry and hay business, checked into Young's Hotel Wednesday night and was found dead in room 132 from gas as police investigated. He left a wife and two children, and was described as enjoying life prior to his death.
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C. BH. Clapp
Northampton
Young’s
Pleasant Street
Governor Greenhalge Visits Wheaton Seminary Norton
Governor Greenhalge Lieutenant Governor Wolcott and others visit Wheaton Seminary in Norton invited by trustees. A dainty spread is served by students and a musical program including Wheaton's Song by Kate Upson Clark. Address of welcome by Rev Dr Plum.
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Attleboro
Wheaton Seminary
Greenhalge
Wolcott
Norton
Semina Hall
Wheaton
Kate Upson Clark
Plum
Dorchester
Laban Wheaton
Vose
Providence
Dalton
Barrett
Hastings
E. M. McPhearson
Henry S. McPhearson
Boston
Dr. Russell
Catherine
Elizabeth R. Drowne
East Boston
Edith G. Beal
Charles G. Chase
Brookline
Samuel Johnson
Perkins
Harriet E. Hull
Austin Messenger
George H. Hubbard
Mr. Young
Jacob Ide
Edwin Barrows
William H. Fox
Taunton
Secretary Carlisle names new Boston immigration chief
ASKED 10 GO, WASHINGTON, May 25. Secretary Carlisle requested the resignation of F. C. Wrightington, Boston immigration commissioner, to take effect June 1. He named Thomas F. Delahanty, an immigrant inspector for Boston, to succeed Wrightington as commissioner of immigration at that port.
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Washington
Carlisle
F. C. Wrightington
Boston
Thomas F. Delahanty
Mr. Wrightington
Medford High School Cadets Hold Fifth Prize Drill
A large audience at the Medford Opera House witnessed the Medford High School Cadets fifth annual prize drill. Major E P Shaw led a battalion parade with Company A and B contesting prizes. Prizes went to Company B for the company prize, and individuals to Sergeant H W Finney, Corporal L H Turner, and Sergeant A S Buss, with Sergeant Richmond receiving honorable mention.
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Medford Opera House
Medford
Mitchell
Locke
H. W. Finney
L. H. Turner
A. S. Buss
Richmond
E. P. Shaw
H. Mitchell
C. L. Blakely
D. M. Vining
F. A. Kennealy
Maverick Club Boxing Tournament Results
The Maverick Athletic Club held a boxing event at the Columbian Rowing Association club house with bouts in bantam and lightweight divisions. Results include Ryan defeating Silva in two rounds. Mulligan beating Foley in three. Carsley beating Brown in two. Corsey and Gallagher drawing in four. Coursey defeating Brown in four. Sullivan drawing with Lewis at 120 pounds. McCarthy defeating Kewell. Hagan drawing with Hayes. Judges were Harry Keenan and J Whicher, timer Jack Magee, referee Dan Sullivan.
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Maverick Athletic Club
Columbian Rowing Association
Manly
Ryan
Silva
Flaherty
Campbell
Mulligan
Lowell
Foley
East Boston
Carsley
Brown
Corsey
Gallagher
Princeton Boat Club Ball Held at Monument Hall
The sixth annual Princeton Boat Club ball at Monument Hall Charlestown drew about 200 couples with dancing until 4 AM. The floor was organized by P. P. Toner and M. J. Coleman, with many assistants including J. J. McCarron D. J. O'Connor and W. H. Nichols.
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Princeton Boat Club
North End
Monument Hall
Charlestown
P. P. Toner
M. J. Coleman
J. J. McCarron
D. J. O'Connor
R. J. McLaughlin
W. A. Coleman
W. H. Nichols
J. F. Connors
C. I. Garrity
T. F. Cox
T. Farren
J. I. Toland
J. J. Nichols
R. J. Collings
G. Morris
W. A. McGonagle
Eb, J. Doherty
T. H. Rice
J. J. Morrison
T. McDermott
Smallpox Found in Providence Lodging House
A new smallpox case emerged in Providence as 58 year old William Austin, who shared a lodging house with John O'Brien, contracted the disease and was hospitalized. Health officer Dr Chapin reports the illness has lasted over a week and Austin is in serious condition.
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Providence
William Austin
John O’brien
Chapin
Annie Swanson Dies After Overdose In West Newton
Annie Swanson a 23 year old Swedish domestic in West Newton dies after taking an overdose of medicine. Police suspect a Swedish physician and a young man she trusted. investigators recover Swedish letters and await autopsy results. The case centers on possible love betrayal and alleged drug connection.
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Sterling Place
West Newton
South
Boston
Louis Swanson
Old Country
Minnesota
Louis
Newton
Newton Hospital
Mead of
Post
Wek Toe
Man reburial feud over wife lobes chase headline
Merritt seeks reburial of his first wife in Saugus while her father Daniel s wants her laid in Greenlawn Cemetery Salem. Birthplace Lynn and Salem clash over permits as three interments occur with legal action threatened.
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Saugus
Salem
Austin B. Merritt
Belvidere Place
Lynn
Warren Daniels
Merritt
Daniels
Greenlawn Cemetery
Turner
Annie J. Merritt
Marblehead
Greenlawn
Raymond and
Battis
Land Lots at The Heights Revere Advertised for Low Price
Prospectus touts lots near The Heights in Revere as extremely cheap with claim they will be worth five times in five years. Offers first-class land within 4 1 2 miles of Boston at 8 cents a foot. Read big ad in Sunday Post or contact Wood Harmon & Co at 13 School St to get ahead of Memorial Day opening.
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Revere
Boston
Sunday Post
Wood, Harmon & Co
School St
Memorial Day
Boston University Amateur Theatre Ends Season With Two Beneficiary Plays
The Boston University season closed with two benefit performances for the Philological Fellowship fund. The programs featured Die Gouvernante with strong turns by Marvel, Pettit and Leonard, and Der Respectable Gesellschaft backed by a large, well-coordinated cast. The second play includes a rehearsal of The Elopement and a bachelor lieutenant subplot, with a finale that delighted a large audience.
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Boston University
Philological Fellowship Fund
Marvel
Pettit
Leonard
Leutenant
MIT Alumni Reception at Young's Hotel Honors 184 Class
The annual MIT graduating class of 184 received by the Alumni Association was held at Young's Hotel last evening with 211 attendees. J. P. Munroe of class ’82 presided and guests included Professors Runkie and Sedgwick, followed by remarks from President R. B. Price of class ’54.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Young's Hotel
J. P. Munroe
Runkie
Sedgwick
Munroe
R. B. Price
Barrett stars in Othello as Boston crowds applaud
Mr. Wilson Barrett plays Othello at the Boston Theatre to an enthusiastic audience including H M S Blake and Tartar officers. Miss Jeffries as Desdemona and Mr. McLeay as Iago receive praise. Hamlet, Virginius, and Utopia Limited keep the program lively with long runs and extended stays at Tremont Theatre and Museum venues.
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Wilson Barrett
Boston
Blake
Tartar
Venice
Barrett
Desdemona
Iago
Miss Jeffries
Mr. McLeay
Iage
Austin Melford
Cassie
Elsie Chester
Emelia
Hamlet
Virginius
Mr. Barrett
St James Young Ladies Party in Battery Armory
The first May event of the St James Young Ladies Auxiliary took place at Battery A armory on West Newton Street last evening with Byrne's Orchestra. About one hundred couples attended while Miss Annie T. Cadigan directed floor arrangements aided by Miss Kittie A. Driscoll and a list of assistants including Misses Donovan, Shea, Murphy, Barry, Hurley, Martha, Driscoll, Sullivan, Lucas, Kennelly, Collins, and Dollard.
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St. James
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