Cornell Wins Eight-Oared Varsity Race At Charles River
The article recalls Cornell defeating Harvard in the eight-oared varsity race on the Charles River. It notes Cornell’s historical strength on the water, recalls Charles Courtney’s prominence, and praises his enduring skill as an oarsman, coach, and inspirer despite past failures as a competitor.
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Cornell
Harvard
Connecticut
Ithaca
Charles Courtney
Hanlan
Charles River
War and Tariff Threaten Global Trade and Peace
German merchants accuse U S consuls of stealing trade via the invoice system while dismissing Secretary Shaw’s tariff stance as a bluff. The piece warns tariff and war are twin monsters, harming international finance and equality, and ponders a future when tariffs may fall as war grows costlier.
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Shaw
Hague
Partial Victory Leaves Philadelphia Gas Fight Open
Mayor Weaver pressured the Philadelphia gas syndicate to abandon the proposed lease of the city plant. The victory is praised as spectacular but framed as only the start of a broader battle against municipal corruption. The piece questions whether the organization will retreat or strengthen its position, and if follow up actions will occur.
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Weaver
Philadelphia Gas Syndicate
Philadelphia
Mayor Weaver Faces Ballot War Against Philadelphia Graft
The piece questions whether Mayor Weaver can sustain a reform drive against corruption without broad public backing. It notes initial public anger over the gas syndicate but warns sustained change requires sustained citizen effort beyond one leader.
Reducing the Deficit Threats and June Plans
The article examines Treasury Secretary Shaw's June deficit strategy noting past tricks of shifting payments to July to end balance targets. It recalls June 1904 outcomes and cites yearly balances and current year shortfall. It argues that to avoid deficits, the focus should be on cutting appropriations rather than delaying payments.
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Shaw
Treasury
Treasury Department
Sam
Uncle Sam
Hook
Crook
Norway and Sweden Face Potential Diplomatic Break in Crisis
The article discusses King Oscar's veto of a separate Norwegian consular service and Norway's move toward possible independence from Sweden. It notes a recent Norwegian loan for military reserve funds and the broader implications for Europe as powers redraw borders. Norway's democratic Western politics contrasts with Sweden's class-based system, yet force is not foreseen. The piece explores risks of Russia and the global gaze turning to the Scandinavian peninsula.
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Oscar
Norway
Sweden
Russia
United States
Europe
Charity fund lost by woman philanthropist
A pocket book was found on Gore street East Cambridge on Saturday night. It contained funds of a Cambridge charity intended for sick children and slips with the owner's name. The money was solicited by a prominent Cambridge woman who wishes to remain anonymous. The finder is asked to return it to H M Flynn Brattle square Boston and will be thanked by the many children who would benefit.
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Gore Street
East Cambridge
H. M. Flynn
Brattle Square
Boston
Cambridge
California
K. of C
Mary A. Kelley
Balfour Street
Roxbury
Kelley
Pacific Slope
Malone
Boston Fire Department
Stealthy Steve’s Narrow Escape From the Devil’s Eyebrow
In a dramatic capture of courage Stealthy Steve parts the mule from a cliff edge while dangling by a tree root. Rah-Rah-Hoohray lowers a rope and Steve uses a noose to save both himself and the mule, climbing to safety and continuing the expedition.
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Augustus Porkenlard
New York
Agathe
Steve
Suburington-on-the-Hudson
Prince Itchi- Scratchi
Constantinople
Porkenlard
Clarissa
Visi
Nick the Knock
Sal
Tory
Navy
Nick
Dead Man’s Plateau
Agatha Parkenlard
Devil’s Eyebrow
Rah-Rah-Hoohray
Rah
Flora Bowley to Perform A Bachelor's Romance at Smith College
Boston readers will note Miss Flora J Bowley who has starred with James K Hackett will present A Bachelor's Romance at Northampton's regular theatre for Smith College juniors and seniors. The event includes Hackett company support and full scenery.
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Boston
Flora J. Bowley
James K. Hackett
Roving Scientific Test With a Guarded Touch
A terse dialogue describes a respectful man being tested by a dog named Togo. Mrs Goodly instructs to approach near the fence while noting Togo’s cautious behavior and the test’s outcome hinges on the dog’s bite. The scene has a frontier tone and signals ritual trial of trust in a rural setting.
Dream Warns Boozers About Lamp’s Spontaneous Fire
A conversation between Mr Boozer Mrs Boozer and Jane warns that an evening lamp left lit can ignite a fire. They agree to extinguish the lamp before bed as a precaution after a troubling dream about drunkenness and a lamp flare.
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Mr. Boozer
Jane
Noted Worcester Congressman Thayer and Local Social Scenes
The article sketches Congressman Thayer of Worcester a sportsman and Roosevelt ally, plus social events in Roxbury. It mentions a Europe-bound press agent for Mr. Edeson, Miss Mary A. Kelley visiting California with K of C tourists, a charity whist party at Lyceum Hall Brookline benefiting Destitute Catholic Children, and Miss Theresa Kneeland with Miss Genevieve Yendley presenting funds to the home.
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Sweet Charity
Lyceum Hall
Brookline
Parker Hil
Mission Church
Shawmut Avenue
Theresa Kneeland
Genevieve Yendley
Sisters of the Home
Roxbury
Indian Chief In Town Sights Trolley Trip With Son
A tall Native American chief stands on a Massachusetts street holding cigars. Richard and his Episcopal minister father tour shops and历史 sites before boarding a trolley home, the cap Richard received as a gift catching the eye amid their sightseeing.
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Massachusetts
Richard
Society Notes Highlight June Weddings and Debutantes
Miss Adele G Thayer touring Egypt and southern Europe attends a Brookline Girls Friendly Society lecture on The Near East. Local society figures plan weddings in Concord Winchester and Newton with lavish receptions and debutante events.
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Adele G. Thayer
Commonwealth Avenue
Egypt
Europe
Sicily
Thayer
Brookline
Girls’ Friendly Society
Leonard K. Storrs
St. Paul’s Chapel
Near East
Miss Storrs
Marlboro Street
Nahant
Guild
Bancroft-Sargent
Ralph Whiting
New York
Eleanor Attwood Scott
William Henry Tew
Trinity Chapel
Tew
Glasgow
Scotland
Dedham
Henry Parker Quincy
Beacon Street
Dorothy Quincy
Elinor Quincy
Quincys
Bankside
Islesboro
William Price Shreve
Burlington
Alice Russell
Winchester
Alfred H. Hildreth
Cambridge
John L. Hildreth
Garden Street
Adelaide G. Currier
Newton
Charles Edward Currier
Frederick §. Marshall
Currier
Hunnewell Avenue
Boy loses cap on streetcar ride from Indian chief incident
A boy named Richard loses his cap during a fast streetcar trip. He explains to his mother that he gave his new cap to an Indian chief he saw outside a tobacco store, hoping his father would not notice. The cap blew away or disappeared. the family searched the car but found nothing.
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Richard
Papa
Chelmsford Celebrates Quarter Millennial Anniversary
Chelmsford marks its 250th anniversary with church services at 11 in the morning and a union pavilion service with 50 singers. Rev. Samuel A. Eliot delivers The Glory of a New England Town. Bells ring at sunrise tomorrow to begin official celebrations.
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Chelmsford
New England
Samuel A. Eliot
Boston
Song of the Cheery Man
A compact verse urges resilience amid aging world and cold May winds. It counsels steady labor and cheerful courage, buttoning a coat and laughing as hardship is faced.
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Song OF
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