Harvard Class of 08 Holds Nantasket Outing
The Harvard class of 1908 hosted its annual Nantasket picnic with about 300 attendees. Activities included swimming with clothes on, a clambake, and a winning yard game, featuring Captain Parker and President Ball amid a busy day of baseball and social events.
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George Ball
Lambert Murphy
Heinckel
Crimson
Brown
Lampoon
Hickok
College Yard
Tompkins Improving at Marblehead Estate
Eugene Tompkins renowned theatrical manager rests at his Marblehead summer home after a ten day trip from his mansion. His condition has improved wonderfully with no medical attendance, and it is hoped the resort stay will restore his health fully. Mrs. Huguley, mother of Mrs. Tompkins, has joined the family at Marblehead and reports his improvement.
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Commonwealth Avenue
Marblehead
Tompkins
H. W. Huguley
Mr. Tompkins
New York Post Editorial Writer Philip L. Allen Dies
Philip L. Allen 29 former Washington correspondent for the New York Evening Post and the Boston Transcript died in St. Luke s Hospital of typhoid fever. He was the son of the late Professor William F. Allen of Wisconsin and formerly wrote for the Evening Post both in New York and Boston.
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Philip L. Allen
New York Evening Post
St. Luke’s Hospital
Mr. Allen
Washington
Evening Post
Boston Transcript
William F. Allen
University of Wisconsin
Marine Eye Remedy Advertises Eye Comfort Product
Marine promotes a remedy for red weak weary watery eyes claiming soothing relief and reduced eye pain. The ad highlights marine based ingredients and promises rapid comfort for irritated eyes.
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Marine
Fraternity Members Plead Guilty For Lantern Theft
Thomas Cooley Wanty of Grand Rapids and George Van Brunt of Kansas City, both in fraternities, spent a night in jail after taking a red lantern. They pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and were fined.
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Mich
Thomas Cooley Wanty
Grand Rapids
Alpha Delta Fraternity
George van Brunt
Kansas City
Beta Theta Pi
van Brunt
Currency bill conference reaches tentative compromise
Washington May 26 The Senate and House conference on the currency bill reach a tentative agreement expected to form the basis of a compromise bill. Republican conferees hope for an adjourned meeting tomorrow forenoon to set final terms and report the measure to Congress.
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House
Congress
Compromise Draft Sets New Emergency Currency Rules
The plan replaces the Vreeland reserve split with a flat 10 percent reserve. State and municipal bonds rate higher, with 90 percent cap on their value and 70 percent for other bonds. Commercial paper issuance limited to 40 percent of bank capital. Redemption fund raised to 10 percent. Total emergency currency cap at 500 million. Three year bill life. Speaker Cannon aides forecast quick House passage after debate, with Senate expectations variant.
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Vreeland
National Clearing House
Senate
Two Women Charged with Stealing $9 From Postman
Postman Joseph A. Lyons testified in police court that two women, Mary Hunter and Irene Woods, stole $9 after changing a $10 at a lunch cart on Boylston Street. Watchful cab ride to Back Bay led to their arrest. warrants granted, bail set at $200, case postponed to May 29.
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Fenway Station
Lyons
Boylston Street
Back Bay
Mary Hunter
Tremont Street
Irene Woods
Woods
Florentin
Ely
Ghnad
Dudley Street
State Ball at Buckingham Palace for French President
London May 26 At Buckingham Palace a grand state ball honored President Fallieres of France. King Edward hosted a day of entertainment for the French leader with enthusiastic crowds cheering the procession to the palace and greeting the visiting head of state.
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London
Buckingham Palace
M. Fallieres
Edward
France
Merriam of Webster Dictionary Publisher Dies at 95
Homer Merriam, 95, president of the G. and C. Merriam Company publishers of the Webster dictionary, died last night in Pasadena California where he had gone for his health.
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Springfield
Homer Merriam
G. & C. Merriam Company
Pasadena
Cal
Royal visit to Buckingham Ball in Edwardian era
Guests gather in the Buckingham throne room for a royal ball led by King Edward and Queen Alexandra. Fanfare, floral decorations, and a procession mark the event with M. Fallieres and a multinational entourage in attendance. Ladies wear soft Directoire and Empire style gowns. High Indian officials and numerous embassies are represented amid jewel displays.
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Edward
Queen Alexandra
M. Fallieres
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