Races of Hamburg and Endymion Cheer Coast to Coast
The German schooner Hamburg and the American schooner Endymion, leaders in the German Emperor cup race, were cheered by passengers aboard the White Star Celtic as they passed off Liverpool. Hamburg and Endymion were sighted within miles and saluted with flags and cheers amid blossoming maritime pageantry. In Salem Willows, the Ladies' Naval Veteran Association held Memorial Day ceremonies casting Union Jacks and Stars and Stripes into the water, with schoolchildren reciting Our Patriot Dead and thousands witnessing the tribute. Memorial services followed at local churches with Grand Army posts and Sons of Veterans attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hamburg
Endymion
Midocean
Celtic
Liverpool
Queenstown
Sandy Hook
Salem Willows
Ladies’ Naval Veteran Association
United States
Water’s Edge
Sons of Veterans
Ladies’ Veteran Association
Women's Relief Corps
Tabernacle Church
Lafayette Street
Grand Army
Hamilton Returns To Norfolk After Forward Hold Fire
The Dominion steamship Hamilton turned back to Norfolk from a voyage to New York after a fire erupted in the forward hold. Fire crews fought for two and a half hours, the hold flooded, and the crew, exhausted, could not continue. a tug and wrecking workers assisted as the ship docked. No passengers were aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Dominion Steamship
Hamilton
New York
R. B. Boaz
Steamship Company
Eight Rescued From Charles River Can Be Canoe Capsize
Eight young men aged 18 to 25 were rescued from drowning in the Charles River at Norumbega Park float and near Stony Brook landing. Sergeant Brawley and Officers Doyle and Chaisson led the operation, with local doctors aiding the exhausted victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburndale
Charles River
Brawley
Doyle
Chaisson
Norumbega Park
Stony Brook Landing
State Board Raises Compulsory School Age to Sixteen
The State Board of Education informs school committees and superintendents that Acts of 1905 raise compulsory school attendance age from 14 to 16 for children who cannot read at sight and write legibly simple sentences in English. No employment certificate may be issued to a child under 16 who lacks reading and writing ability. The board states the law aims to ensure youths finish schooling and become intelligent workers, enforcing the new provision strictly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
Police Seek Stabber After Fatal Knife Wound
Genaro Caggiano, 32 Charter Street, was found dying from two stab wounds on Charter Street. He refused to name his assailant. Police issue broadcasts for Nuncio Fiianio of Lewis Street on charges of assault. The feud involves a Neapolitan romance. they met at 38 Charter Street, where the fight began. Genaro suffers deep facial wounds and will stay at the Relief Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genaro Caggiano
Charter Street
Nuncio Fiianio
Lewis Street
Genaro
Nuncio
Italy
Phillips Oliso
Relief Hospital
Police baffled by Wad dell murder suspect Wad dell
Beverly police admit no trace of William Foster Waddell who is accused in the Cabot House murder of J Fred Hayes. Investigators say Waddell was last seen in Lynn with no clear direction or leads to his whereabouts.
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Beverly
William Foster Waddell
J. Fred Hayes
Cabot House
William A. Fergerson
Beverly Police
Lynn
Dennis
Salem
Waddell
Boston
Salem Willows
New England
Dudley Street Fire Believed Incendiary Cause
A small blaze at 440 Dudley Street last night caused about 150 dollars in damage. Police suspect arson linked to local youths seeking to watch fire engines at work. Mrs Gallagher housed in the affected apartments cannot explain the fire.
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Dudley Street
Gallagher
Roxbury
Two Sheds Set on Fire in South Boston
Firebugs attacked two unoccupied sheds in South Boston early last evening. The first shed at 384 Dorchester Avenue burned, then another at 142 Second Street. Police suspect a gang of boys set both fires to create excitement.
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Boston
Dorchester Avenue
Second Street
Shuman Family Tour Ends With Royal Reception Plans
The Hon A Shuman and daughter Mrs Lillian Shuman Dreyfus return home in June after three months abroad. They toured the Mediterranean and France then joined a Devonshire coaching trip hosted by Sir Henry and Lady Knight of London. Carl Dreyfus and Mrs Alexander Martin traveled with them. They will visit the Isle of Wight with Sir Thomas and Lady Brooke-Hitching and attend Sir Henry Knight's reception for the King of Spain. Mrs Dreyfus shows daily health improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Shuman
Lillian Shuman Dreyfus
France
Devonshire
Sir Henry
Lady Knight
London
Carl Dreyfus
Alexander Martin
Isle of Wight
Sir Thomas
Lady Brooke-Hitching
Sir Henry Knight
Spain
Dreyfus
Three Thrown From Carriage In Back Bay Lift
Dr George L Palrick of 141 Francis Street and Dr and Mrs Charles O Kep ler of 487 Shawmut Avenue narrowly escaped serious harm last night when madly running horses swept their carriage toward the sidewalk on Hemenway Street. The vehicle overturned near Massachusetts Avenue and Belvidere Street, tossing the occupants into the gutter. all suffered only minor bruises and were driven home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Palrick
Francis Street
Charles O. Kepler
Shawmut Avenue
Back Bay
Hemenway Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Belvidere Street
Bonaparte kinfolk visit to honor Julia Ward Howe on birthday
Napoleon Wyse, a Boston visitor and tea planter, bearing a family link to Lucien Bonaparte, calls on Julia Ward Howe to extend felicitations for her 86th birthday. He resembles Napoleon in appearance and carries a literary and theatrical interest, planning a New England tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon Bonaparte Wyse
Lucien
Bonaparte
Napoleon
Julia Ward Howe
Mr. Wyse
India
Boston
Brookline
Italy
Europe
Lucien Bonaparte
Avignon
Cambridge Man Taken Prisoner After Fight
John Crosby of 16 River street Cambridge was arrested yesterday morning after a tussle with Patrolman Roberts and Deputy Sheriff Fairbairn. The Crosby brothers fought when Rogers called, Crosby resisting and being carried to the police station after a rough sidewalk altercation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Crosby
River Street
Cambridge
Roberts
Fairbairn
Crosby Brothers
Rogers
Crosby
Papal Honor for Bostonan James J Nolan
Pope Pius X has named James J Nolan of Jamaica Plain to a papal testimonial in recognition of his charitable and fraternal work with the Boston archdiocese bureau. The engraved diploma features the pope's portrait and a Latin blessing, conveyed through Bishop Delaney of Manchester New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope Pius X
James J. Nolan
Jamaica Plain
J. J. Nolan
Delaney
Manchester
N. H
Nolan
Boston Archdiocese
Williams
Grape-Nuts Diet Promises Health and Strength
Claims that a small amount of well digested Grape-Nuts provides superior nourishment compared to undigested foods. Government tests cited show high solubility and energy from the grain’s starch, plus a brief note on nervous system restoration and a buoyant feeling after a Grape-Nuts diet.
Visitors Call on Senator Collins
The Hon. Thomas J. Collins, peninsular district senator, recovering from a painful right ankle fracture, received numerous well wishes as delegations from Wolfe Tone Literary Association, A. O. H., Royal Arcanum, M. C. O. F, and about 50 Collins Club members visited his West Third street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Collins
Peninsular
Collins
West Third Street
Wolfe Tone Literary Association
Royal Arcanum
Collins Club
Roxbury Club Seizures After Warranted Search
Armed with a search warrant yesterday afternoon Sergeant Harriman and Patrolman H W Smith entered the Rosscommon Associates room at Willard Hall Cliff Street Roxbury and seized 48 gallons of lager in four barrels and one empty barrel. Warrants will be sworn out against implicated parties. The clubroom had been watched for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriman
H. W. Smith
Station 9
Rosscommon Associates
Willard Hall
Cliff Street
Roxbury
Crowd Pursues Alleged Thief Through Tremont Street Alley
About 500 men and boys chased a stout man with a red mustache and light clothes along Tremont Street near Dover. He escaped bruised after being kicked by the crowd which claimed he stole a watch from Thomas McDonald of Warren Avenue while the victim slept in a doorway. An accomplice is believed to have waited in the alley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Street
Thomas McDonald
Warren Avenue
Dover
May party to fund Xavier College delegates
A May party organized by eight young women aims to raise funds for a Boston delegation to St. Francis Xavier College Antigonish N S. The group of Misses M McIntyre M McLean K McDonald E G McKenzie and F Chisholm will lead the event with travel planned from August 15 to September 15 to celebrate the college jubilee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francis Xavier College
Antigonish
Boston
M. McIntyre
M. McLean
K. McDonald
E. G. McKenzie
F. Chisholm
Conroy Speaks on Physical Culture at Tammany Club
The Tammany Club of Ward 17 held its second health talk at 172 Hampden Street with 400 members in attendance. President James F. Curley presided as William F. Conroy addressed the audience on Physical Culture. The club plans to continue the health talks through the year with next speaker Mate William F. Brennan of the U S S N discussing fencing and jiu jitsu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammany Club
Ward 17
Hampden Street
James F. Curley
William F. Conroy
William F. Brennan
Saugus Pistol Duel Between Two Men Over Love Affair
Police seek Louis Kenzie 20 after a duel near Edith Hobbs 16 home ends with Louis Sylvester 18 surrendering. Sylvester and Kenzie fired about 10 shots. Sylvester gave himself up with $1000 bail posted, Kenzie fled into the woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Hobbs
Sylvester
Kentie
Hobbs
Kenzie
State A F O L Has Busy Day
The Massachusetts State Branch A F of L reports stronger union organization in central and western Massachusetts with meetings held across Springfield Greenfield Holyoke Northampton Leominster and Worcester. Workers face stagnant wages and outmigration. drives for charitable donations to Chicago strikers. closed shop agreements noted. a labor attitude book for legislators planned. speakers and delegations scheduled through June and July.
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Massachusetts
Francis J. Clarke
A. F. of
Wells Memorial Building
Clarke
Springfield
Greenfield
Holyoke
Northampton
Leominster
Worcester
Joseph G. Jackson
Fall River
Dennis D. Driscoll
Teamsters
Chicago
Driscoll
Boston
Frank K. Foster
New England Allied Printing Trades Convention
Edward A. Cohen
Lynn
Waltham C. L. A
Boot and Shoe Workers
North Attleboro
Rockland Central Labor Union
State Branch Executive Board
Car Jumps Track Injuring Dozens in Attleboro
An electric street car carrying G A R and Women's Relief Corps members derailed on the Attleboro Pawtucket line after leaving Hebronville service. Reduced speed prevented greater harm, but 7-10 passengers suffered injuries, with 42 on board and two crew uninjured. Traffic resumed after about two hours.
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Attleboro
Attleboro and
Pawtucket
Interstate Consolidated Street Railway
William A. Streeter
Women's Relief Corps
Methodist
Hebronville
South Main Street
Thacher and
Locust Streets
Thomas Dubuque
Charles Evans
I. Marshall Inman
Meliss Snow
Maggie Hawkins
J. A. Jackson
Granville Smith
Robert Harris
Adolph Langdon
George Blackwell
C. T. Eades
North Rehoboth
George R. Adams
Fred LeBaron
Emmons D. Guild
George Taylor
J. A. Dean
Edgar A. Cummings
H. A. Butterworth
BE. W. Rhodes
George Horton
Daniel Adams
George Alfred
Everett S. Horton
Body Found In Charles River Near Charlesbank Park
A decomposed male body was found drifting face down in the Charles River near Charlesbank Park. A likely well-off man, possibly from Back Bay, was recovered by Guy Farrell and sent to Briggs' undertaking rooms. He was about 5 feet 11 inches, 150 pounds, wearing a dark coat and vest, dark striped pants, turned-down collar, blue stockings and laced shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles River
Charlesbank Park
Back Bay
Tne
Guy Farrell
Briggs’ Undertaking
Farrell
Patriotism in 61 War Remembrance Honors Memorial Day
Rev. Thomas Van Ness at the Boston Young Men's Christian Union spoke on Patriotism as a form of localized religion guiding soldiers in the Civil War. He urged memorializing Memorial Day and noted no grand triumphal monuments exist for Federal victory, urging national unity and gratitude for peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas van Ness
Boston Young Men’s Christian Union
van Ness
Washington
Appomattox
Richmond
Labor Law Described Valueless by Boston Trades Council
The Boston Building Trades Council condemned the current law governing schoolhouse labor as valueless and admitted its weakness. They reported the law as ineffective in school construction and named a Labor Day committee headed by J J Donovan with several assistants. A separate committee was formed to approach brewery management over a grievance. Councilman George E Coughlin was invited to speak to the team committee on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Building Trades Council
Jeremiah J. Donovan
J. J. Donovan
J. F. Clancy
B. G. Flynn
E. A. McDonald
F. P. McGrath
John T. Cashman
William F. McCarthy
James A. Haley
Presentation to Rev Fr Orr by Cambridge Council
The Rev. Father William Orr of St. Pauls Cambridge was presented with a gold watch chain and charm by Cambridge Council 74 K of C yesterday. About 280 council members attended 9 am mass and received communion. A breakfast followed in the parochial school hall. Grand Knight Dr Leahy spoke for the council and Father Orr was greatly surprised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Orr
P. R
St. Paul’s Catholic Church
Cambridge
Cambridge Council
K. of C
T. J. Leahy
Father Orr
Mass to honor Foresters of St Peter's Court
High mass will be celebrated at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning at St. Peter's Church Meeting House Hill in repose of the souls of the Foresters of St Peter's Court who passed away during the last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's Church
Meeting House Hill
St. Peter’s Court
Division 34 AOH to Meet Monthly in Summer
Division 34 Ancient Order of Hibernians will meet on the fourth Sunday only during June July and August. The decision was made at a Parkman Hall meeting on Boylston Place. Social time followed with addresses by ex President M Mooney Major Thomas OConnor D Herlihy Secretary M ONeill Lawrence Hughes and M J Ahern.
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Order of Hibernians
Parkman Hall
Boylston Place
M. Mooney
Thomas O'Connor
D. Herlihy
M. O'Neill
Lawrence Hughes
M. J. Ahern
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Charles
Dudley ST
MR. Shuman
Mrs. Howe
Letitia
Thomas Wyse
Waterford
Ireland
Paris
Hollis
Senator Collins
Roxbury Club
E.e.gray CO
Union Sts
Hoston
Uneeda Biscuit Rr
Springfield Beer Res
Main
Canal St
Orla A
Conroy
THE
Saugus
State A. F. O. L
Fall River’s
FR. Orr
Foresters’ Memorial
America
ALL America Shoe Shops
Tremont
Bacon Shoeco
DR. Garrett
Columbus Ave
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