Roosevelt Returns to Washington After Busy Day
Former President Roosevelt arrives in the capital and spends nine hours in a packed schedule. He delivers a South American expedition speech and holds a critical meeting with Progressive leaders in Congress. He also visits the Smithsonian to view trophies from his Africa hunt and dines with old friends amid crowds and receptions.
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Roosevelt
National
Wilson
Congress
Smithsonian Institution
Diplomatic Corps
Colonel's Hot Day Ends With Cheerful Victory Wave
The colonel endured a scorching, bustling day with no fatigue showing as crowds cheered and photographed him. He smiled, saluted, and exclaimed Bully and By George, that's fine while enjoying the moment like old campaign days.
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George
Women burglars linked to Spiller home theft in Lynn
Two women suspected in a Lynn burglary case tied to the home of S. Herbert Spiller, a shoe factory foreman, where about 200 dollars in jewelry was stolen on May 8. Mrs Edna J Knight of Winchester faces a Lynn District Court appearance on charges of breaking and entering and receiving stolen goods.
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S. Herbert Spiller
Lynn
President Street
Edna J. Knight
Winchester
Spiller
Lynn District Court
Two Women Sought in Lynn House Burglary Case
Police uncover a witness claiming an accomplice beside two women seen in the Spiller home yard the night of the burglary. The accused woman is not known to the Spiller family and had not lived in the immediate neighborhood, though she once resided in Lynn.
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Spiller
Major Charles H. Cole Named Adjutant General
Governor Walsh appointed Major Charles H. Cole adjutant general, succeeding Gardner W. Pearson who retired after the act giving the Governor appointment power. The announcement was made last night.
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Walsh
Major Cole
Gardner W. Pearson
Major Cole’s reluctant rise through militia ranks
Major Cole, born in Boston and educated at the English High School, moved from private to sergeant major in the First Corps. He served as inspector-general of rifle practice with colonel rank in 1905, was named police and fire commissioner during Governor Douglas and Major Fitzgerald respectively, then returned to the First Corps to rise to captain in 1906 and major in 1910. His adjutant-general appointment, urged by the governor, has been repeatedly commended but delayed by Cole’s reluctance.
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Boston
Douglas
Fitzgerald
Cole
First Corps
Cup Presented Ten Years After Duty Prize
Private J Hartshorn of Company K Eighth Regiment Somerville was finally presented with a cup he was to win in 1904. The award, tied to a 1944 drill, was given at the company prize drill in the armory after years of misunderstanding over the Mayor’s intended delivery. Hartshorn, now retired, had previously won the first prize at the 1944 drill.
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J. Hartshorn
Company K
Eighth Regiment
Somerville
Armory
Hartshorn
Mollie Waddy and Tony to be turned over to Boston
The children of New England will hand Mollie Waddy and Tony the elephants to the city of Boston on Saturday morning June 6 at Fenway Park. The demonstration at 10 o'clock at the Boston American League grounds is expected to be the greatest children's event in Boston’s history.
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Waddy
Tony
New England
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Fenway Park
Mammoth
Children invited to Fenway Park event with free admission
A notice invites children from everywhere to attend a large Fenway Park event, with plenty of seating and free admission for all. Adults accompanying kids are welcome. Continued on Page 2-Fifth Column.
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Elephant Fund
Great Fenway Park
Lomasney Charter Win Clears Path for City Reform
Martin M. Lomasney won a major legislative victory as his Boston charter amendment passed the House 123 to 103. The bill would elect 17 councilmen elected by district, replacing the present at large nine, with a statewide vote to confirm at the next election. The Senate already approved the measure and it awaits engrossment and final enactment.
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Boston Charter Association
Lomasney
Cushing
Ward 8
Senate
Charter Association Signals Likely Fight at Enactment
The charter association announced last night that the bill would probably be opposed again when it reaches enactment.
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Garment Workers Strike Hits Boston Shops
Several hundred members of the Boston Garment Workers Union walked off at a large downtown firm. Agent Zorn of the district council ordered a work stoppage after failed attempts to adjust machine dispositions, with conferences planned to resolve the dispute.
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Boston Garment Workers
Zorn
District Council
Boston
He EATSSTARTE One Man Dead One Dying On First Hot Day 1914
On the first hot day of 1914 a man died and another was dying while eleven others were prostrated on May Day. The day was reported as the warmest in 34 years with communities reacting to the heat.
Husband shoots wife then fires more shots in fall from window
In Manchester on Mast Street Mrs. John Homer St Denis was killed by her husband who shot her at close range then, after a fall or being pushed from a third story window, fired two more shots into her body. St Denis was arrested after a struggle with police and is held for murder. The couple had quarrels and a divorce suit was to be heard tomorrow.
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John Homer ST. Denis
Manchester
N. H
Mast Street
St. Denis
Tragedy as Woman Falls After Gunfire at House
Joseph Vogel, a carriage repair shop operator, rushed to aid a wounded woman after a window crash and gunfire. St Denis fled the scene wielding a revolver, shot again, and was restrained by Vogel until police arrived. Vogel injured his wrist in the struggle.
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Joseph Vogel
St. Denis
Vogel
Settlement Seen for Mexican Problem by Mediators
In Niagara Falls Ontario on May 26 the Mexican problem appears near settlement through mediation by South American mediators and the United States and Mexican governments.
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Niagara Falls
Ont
United States
Pacification talks in Mexico begin, with Huerta and Wilson on plan
Justice Lamar notes that discussions have started on a peace plan in Mexico. The two commissions reportedly agreed on some points, signaling Huerta's land policy proposal may satisfy Wilson. If Huerta leaves power, the US would back attempts to ensure he can run in the next election.
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Justice Lamar
Huerta
Wilson
United States
Weather Forecaster Reports Hot Conditions Across City
Official high marks reach 93.5 degrees with no relief in sight. Weather Bureau notes continued heat and bright sunshine. Readers report stray figures and local thermometers showing near record highs as the heat wave persists.
Heat wave toll claims two lives in eastern Massachusetts
On a record May day, Michael Doherty aged 79 of 1 Waterford Street and John Galbrath aged 32 of 22 Billerica Street died after collapsing at work. Doherty fell near Washington and Groton streets, Galbrath at Loose Wiles Building on Causeway and Washington. Both were treated at Relief Hospital. Continued on Page 6-Fifth Column.
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Waterford Street
Washington and
Groton Streets
John Galbrath
Billerica Street
Moon Phases and Evening Sky Tonight in New June
Rises 4 128 days old Sun sets 7 10 Moon. Moon changes New moon May 24 first quarter June 1 full moon June 8 last quarter June 15. 147th day of year 25 days to summer Day 14h 58m long day's increase 5h 52m. Evening stars Venus Mars Saturn Morning star Jupiter. Light auto lamps tonight 7 40 other vehicles 8 10. TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES George Can captured by Americans Julia Ward Howe born 1819 Jay Gould born 1836 Kendrick Bangs humorist born 62 One year ago Governor Foss refused demands of employees to Hyde Park plants.
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Jay Gould
Ee Kendrick Bangs
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