Hunnewell Codman win in Round Robin doubles at Longwood
Four matches were played in the Round Robin Tennis tournament for mixed doubles at Longwood. Miss Hunnewell and Mr. Codman defeated Miss Stockman and Mr. Pier 6 3. Nichols and Mr. Putnam beat Shaw and Atkinson 6 4 6 4. Stockman and Pier edged Nichols and Putnam 6 4 3 6 6 2.
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Longwood
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Big Harvard outdoor card in aid of the Cuban school teachers
A Charles River Park program drew a large crowd despite cold weather. Dexter presented a mixed vaudeville bill with acts by the Martine brothers the Dutch Aldermen Marselle sisters and Reed's Boston terriers. A five mile bicycle race by Champion impressed and a live wire bicycle act drew acclaim. Pain’s pyrotechnics closed the show promising repeats this week in aid of Cuban school teachers.
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Banda Rossa
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Deveaux
Reed
Boston Terriers
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Harvard
Sovereign Remedy Display At Lewis & Co Drug Store
Handsome window displays at 143 Washington Street showcase Sovereign Remedy with a free pocket mirror for every 2 cent bottle. The tonic claimed to relieve headaches dyspepsia liver and kidney troubles while the Beauty Dream promises clear skin and the Pile Salve treats hemorrhoids. Yesterday’s sales surge noted and today and tomorrow gifts continue.
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Lewis & Co
Washington Street
Buena Vista Campers Hold First Annual Reunion Banquet
The Buena Vista Campers, named for Camp Buena Vista a YMCA summer camp, held their inaugural reunion at the United States Hotel last evening. Walter E. Howe served as toastmaster with speakers Dr George L Meylan George W Mehaffey and George F Granberry. A humorous debate on the Astoria versus To Rain tents closed the program.
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Eiery
Astoria
Suffragists Elect Leaders at New England State Association Meeting
Mrs Jud Ward Howe was elected president of the New England Woman's State Association at the thirty fourth annual meeting at Park Street. Officers include Corresponding secretary Mrs Elien M Bolles Miss Channing recording secretary and Francis J Garrison treasurer. Carrie Chapman Catt Susan B Anthony and others spoke at the Park Street Church session. A Suffrage festival is planned for Faneuil Hall this evening.
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Eater Aa
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Faneuil Hall
House Debates Investigation After Westminster Bill Controversy
Massachusetts House members discuss a possible investigation into legislative corruption tied to the Westminster bill. Speaker Myers and leaders weigh limits on press access and the potential five member committee to call witnesses, including Samuel J. Elder and Boston Corporation Counsel Bailey who deny bribery claims.
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Harrington
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Post
Dyspepsia Warns of Social and Financial Fallout
The article notes that many failures in life stem from poor health and cites Dyspepsia as a widespread disease blamed for wrecking lives and homes, attributed to Munyon.
Munyon's 57 Remedies Sell at Drugstores Across Nation
Munyon's Medicine catalog offers 57 separate cures mainly priced at 25 cents each with a $1 complete set. Specific remedies include Rheumatism Cure Cold Cure and Kidney Cure plus an Inhaler for Catarrh Grippe Bronchitis. Munyon's Doctors Are Free, offering expert advice at Tremont Temple.
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Monyon
Tremont Temple
Anonymous letters sent to two House members in Massachusetts
Two legislators in Massachusetts received anonymous letters yesterday. One targeted Rep Coolidge of Cambridge, a laundryman, with threats to stay in place and wash yourself. The other scolded lawmakers over passage and nullification of laws, ending with the word DECENCY.
Memorial Day Windows by Gil christ & Co Decorates Armies and Navies
A Washington and Winter streets decorator presents Memorial Day windows with one side honoring the army and the opposite side dedicated to the navy. The two branches of national defense are combined into a striking, cohesive display praised for its effectiveness and appropriateness.
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Gilchrist & Co
Washington
Winter Streets
Army
Navy
Eclipse Promises Fizzle Yet Reveals Crescent Sunlight
Mr Boeger observed a partial solar eclipse using a %-inch instrument. He noted leaves casting crescent shapes as sunbeams passed through foliage. Unofficial reports say totality was visible along the path with favorable southern weather and rare sky phenomena including a rainbow in Richmond.
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Boeger
Washington
Gulf
Richmond
Eclipse observations praised by observers at Washington Ga
Observers report perfect weather and satisfactory results from eclipse expeditions. MIT Professor Alfred E. Burton notes precise timings and seven corona sketches with six photographs by Harrison W. Smith. Professor W H Pickering adds plates collected and plans to develop at Cambridge observatory.
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W. H. Pickering
Cambridge Observatory
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Eclipse Viewed Under Perfect Conditions At Barnesville
In Barnesville Georgia on May 2 under ideal skies government astronomers observed a solar eclipse. The event drew researchers and residents who reported clear visibility and precise limb details throughout the phenomenon.
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Barnesville
Boers and Britons War Update From Natal to Pretoria
Reports from the region describe Kruger opposing a plan to lay explosive rails while British movements pressure Laing's Nek. General Buller’s scouts note Boer retreat toward Heidelberg hill as Lord Roberts advances, with skirmishes at Senekal and Pogwana Mountain.
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Eclipse Expedition at Winnisboro Reports Bright Corona and Bands
Twenty photographs captured the total solar eclipse at Winnisboro with corona visible for about five seconds after totality. Corona sketches by Winthrop College students show distinct coronal streamers, while five cameras produced twenty good exposures. Temperature cooled, eclipse appeared brighter and shorter than predicted, with only first magnitude stars visible. Government astronomers documented the event and noted careful neutralization of changes in public opinion following the observation.
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Ets College
Winnisboro
Winthrop College
United States
Boston Eclipse Disappoints Crowd Amid Clouds
Boston residents laments eclipse viewing as heavy clouds blocked observation. Some ventured onto rooftops and parks while others braved open air spots. The sun appeared briefly around 9 30 and appeared three fourths obscured. Observers noted a gar up to 9 15 with a grim darkness forcing lights on in stores.
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Eclipse Observation Described With Streamers Near Limb
Witnesses reported the eclipse showing streamers near the sun's limb as it extended about half a degree outward. The description captures a dramatic auroral-like fringe and the surrounding sky's pale glow during the event.
Solar eclipse interest draws European astronomers to Spain
Intense interest in the Madrid solar eclipse as excursion trains head to Argamasilla Navalmoral and Plasencia. Astronomers from several European countries attend the gathering led by French observer M. Flammarion and others. Infanta Isabella travels to Arganmilla as observers await results from Joseph Norman Lockyer and team.
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Boer Leaders Press for Peace Amid Censorship and Rumors
A the midst of heavy censorship the public distrusts news reports as influential leaders urge peace talks. Despatches note Botha at Pretoria pressing Kruger for terms while Boer and British sympathizers praise Hay the US consul. Runaways flee Leing's Nek through Heidelberg as wounded officials evacuate.
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Mafeking Death Toll Report From Siege
Despatch from Mafeking dated May 28 reports total casualties since siege began at 808. Of white combatants, 4 officers had 22 killed wounded or missing, and 190 men of 9 percent were wounded or missing.
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Mafeking
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