Open Sunday draws 125000 to World’s Fair crowds in Chicago
A Sunday debut at the World’s Fair drew about 125000 visitors to the White City with large crowds at Midway Plaisance. Music by Sousa bands entertained while state and foreign buildings mostly closed for the Sabbath. Guards kept entrances shut and flags were lowered on domed structures.
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Chicago
White City
Midway Plaisance
Schubert
Gounod
Meyerbeer
Sousa
Cincinnati
State Circle
Missouri
Delaware
New York
Virginia
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
North Dakota
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
New Jersey
Connecticut
Maryland
Massachusetts
Bay State House
Maine
Great Britain
Her Majesty
Illinois
Sam
Eye witness recounts Squires murder on Webster avenue
James Squires, 26, was shot at 6 12 PM by an Italian at Webster avenue and Canney place. Police identify Antonio Lugegee as suspect, two Italians arrested on suspicion, and nine Italians detained. Cavanaugh, Squires’ roommate, describes a street fight ending with a fatal shot.
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James Squires
Webster Avenue
Canney Place
Antonio Lugegee
Cain
Lucilo Colarusia
Alexander Bride
John Cavanaugh
Cabot Street
Roxbury
Hanover Street
Cavanaugh
Squires
Unity Street
Squirea
Elliott
Gordor
Rossetter
North Ferry
Wise
Tryder
Howe
Fleet Street
Russo Paoli
Catholic women plan national federation in America
In Chicago on May 28 a meeting following the Woman's Congress formed a plan for a National Federation of Catholic Women of America. Mrs. Alice T. Toomey of San Francisco led the initiative and was elected president with Mrs. Eliza Starr as honorary president. A constitution and formal organization name will be set at a subsequent Saturday gathering.
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Chicago
Fatal Carriage Accident in Plymouth on Memorial Day
D Willard tribou of Sagamore, about 60, died after being thrown from a carriage when frightened by an electric car. He died of brain concussion at Central House. A Grand Army Post member, he served in Company C, Twenty-ninth Regiment and lost a leg at Antietam. Survived by a widow and several children. Collingwood Post, G A R, Plymouth, took charge of the remains.
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D. Willard Tribou
Sagamore
Grand Army
East Bridgewater
Twenty-ninth
Antietam
Collingwood Post
Patent Leather and Calfskin Footwear Ad
A vintage ad touts patent leather and calfskin buttons, bals, and bluchers in wide English styles. It promises shoes that suit the fastidious buyer with prices right for quality goods.
Crawford Shoes Offer Comfort Durability And Style
If you seek comfort durability and good looks in footwear try Crawfords. The ad promises reliable wear and appealing design for everyday use.
Infanta Eu halie Attends Mass at St Patrick's Cathedral
Royal procession greets the Infanta at New York's St Patrick's Cathedral as crowds line Avenue to welcome the royal party. Father Lavelle's sermon lauds American Catholic strength while escort details include Commander Davis, Chamberlain O'Donohue, and Spanish officials. The day proceeds with a hotel return, a drive to Central Park, and dinner with generals.
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Infanta Eulalie
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Fifty-ninth Street
Davis
Joseph O’donohue
Prince Antonio
Arco Hermosa
Duke of Tamenes
Don Pedro Jovar
Vegas
Isabella
Great
O’ Donohue
Mooney
Father Lavelle
Fathers McMahon
Murphy
Patrick Murphy
New Rochelle
Infanta
America
United States
Old Guard
Duke de Tamames
Don Pedro
Fitzgerald
Woman Suffers Severe Injuries After Alleged Fall
Malden, May 28. Mrs. Mary Reddon, housekeeper to Harry Howard of Nickerville, was brought to the police station at midnight in a battered condition. She says she fell downstairs and her hand went through a window. police suspect a row with Howard, who they believe kicked her at the foot of the stairs. Investigations proceed.
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Malden
Mary Reardon
Harry Howard
Nickerville
Howard
Parisian fashion folly vs American common sense plea
Editor B O Flower urges sensible dress in Boston showing rational outfits designed by Miss Laura Lee and worn by Miss Christine Brown and Mrs Flower. He traces past Parisian styles and argues for healthful, comfortable clothes that suit home work and bicycle use.
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Laura Lee
Hattie C. Flower
Christine Brown
B. O. Flower
Mr. Flower
Miss Brown
Mrs. Flower
Miss Lee
Paris
America
Herrick Breaks Five Bicycle Records in Detroit Race
F H Herrick shattered the five, ten, fifteen and twenty mile marks in the fourth annual Detroit Wheelmen road race on Belle Isle. He fell short of the 25 mile record due to poor wind while forty local riders competed before about ten thousand spectators. Herrick's splits show rapid progress, with the final 25 mile time listed as 1 8 21m 54s and he carried a ten minute handicap as the heaviest in the field. W C Bands claimed the previous 15 59 record but did not compete because of the handicap.
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Detroit
F. H. Herrick
Belle Isle
Herrick
L. A. W. Oficers
W. C. Bands
Winchester man held for breaking church windows
James Brown of Winchester was arrested at an early hour yesterday for maliciously breaking panes at the Pitts Street Mission. He will answer in criminal court today.
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James Brown
Winchester
Pitts Street Mission
Criminal Court
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