Harvard Sons of '61 Memorial Day Service
About a thousand people attended the Memorial Day service in Sanders Theatre honoring Harvard men who died in the Civil War. Major Henry Lee Higginson introduced Hon. John Read of the class of 1862, who delivered the address. The Harvard Glee Club led the hymns and the audience joined in. Dr. Samuel Crothers closed the service with a benediction.
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Harvard
Sanders
Samuel Crothers
First
Harvard Glee Club
Henry Lee Higginson
Presidi
John_ Re
Read
United States
Envo ys Arrive in Boston for Warm Welcome
Boer envoys Fischer Wolmarans and Wessels arrived by 3 o clock train from New York to South Union station Boston crowds cheered along Summer Washington Boylston and Charles streets and a Providence welcome committee led by Thomas J Gargan greeted them.
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Fischer
Wolmarans
Wessels
Boston
New York
South Union Station
Washington
Boylston
Charles Streets
Providence
Thomas J. Gargan
Citizens’ Committee
George F. Hollis
United States
Pretoria
Gargan
Edwin D. Mead
O’brien
Board of Aldermen
Kiley
Common Council
Massachusetts
New England
France
Boer Envoys in Boston Amid Large Civic Reception
South African delegation from the Orange Free State and the Transvaal, led by A Fischer and C H Wessels, received a grand welcome in Boston. They lauded American liberty, honored Washington and Paul Revere, and pledged hope during the conflict. They plan further visits to Faneuil Hall and Mechanics Hall before leaving for Chicago, with local debate over appropriation.
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A. Fischer
Orange Free State
Boston
United States
A. D. W. Wolmerans
Faneuil Hall
Bunker Hig
Old North Church
Washington
Parker House
Beacon Street
Atvea
Mr. Gargan
Messrs. Fischer and
Wessels
Mr. Wolmarans
Fischer
Mechanics’ Hall
Crane
Hart
Thomas W. Higginson
J. de Bruyn
Nerous
South Africa
Qeringield
Everand
Chicago
West
Omaha
Lincoln
Bryan
Har
O’brien
Riley
Council
Citizens’ Committee
Kids and Goats Clash at Democratic County Convention
Police halted a potential riot at a Cleveland Colorado Democratic county convention after the Kid faction locked the hall and goats surged toward entry. About sixty Goat supporters breached the doors before officers arrived and restrained the crowd. Several men were knocked down and bruised in the melee.
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Cleveland, CO
Forest Fires Threaten Yarmouth Campground Area
May 30 report from Yarmouth describes several forest fires started by sparks along the Consolidated line near the Yarmouth campground. Damage topped six thousand dollars before containment. Another blaze between South Weymouth Abington and Rockland scorched over 100 acres and endangered several houses.
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Yarmouth
South Weymouth
Abington
Rockland
Envoys from South Africa Visit Boston Amid Tense Hope
Brief report notes envoys visiting Boston express pleasure at meeting the people and hope for a peaceful end to South Africa troubles. Passengers on the New York train encouraged the envoys with support, including James T. Phelps among the onlookers.
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Boston
South Africa
New York
James T. Phelps
Insur
Envoys from South Africa Visit amid Parade and War Talks
Crowds gathered at the railway station as envoys accompanied by Mrs. Fischer arrived, meeting the American press and discussing the Boer War. Chairman Fischer spoke of liberty and praised the U S press, noting his son in Kruger's army while others recounted barbarisms. A large procession with the John Boyle O'Reilly Band followed, with flags from the United States and the Boer state carried through Summer Street.
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Ance
Fischer
Mr. Fischer
Kruger
Mr. Neeems
John Boyle O'Reilly
Summer Street
Orange Free State
Nantasket Opens Busy Memorial Day as Summer Debuts
Crowds flood Nantasket Beach as three steamers run hourly trips to Boston. Police in gray patrol the South Shore resort with four new cells ready for arrests. Landlord Sturgis reports heavy cafe demand. liquor sales soar ahead of July licenses. About 10,000 visitors arrive via nearby rail and ferry links from Quincy Weymouth and Braintree.
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Nantasket
South Shore
Boston
Metropolitan Police
Gilman
Sturgis
Park Reservation
Nantasket Reservation
Ely
Quincy
Weymouth
Braintree
Crowds Attend Revere Beach Despite Bath House Closure
Thousands gathered at Revere Beach as the bath house remained closed and the board chose not to reopen it. Many visitors waded, while others shed shoes and hosiery to wade farther. Children and adults enjoyed the water and a Cresgens Gardens and dance hall offered evening entertainment.
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Cresgens
Great Ribbon Sale At New Store On Winter Street
A large auction purchase leads to a massive sale of thousands of yards of new ribbons offered at much lower prices. No small lots or faded stock. Special counter and regular department at the Winter Street entrance opposite the elevators.
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Winter St
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Lillian Sussman
Jo Yy Schlager
Dora Hillson
Sadie Solomon
Fann
Pearl Radio
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Sadie Samuels
Frances S. Cohen
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Bach
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