Somerville Policeman Loses 60 Yard Race on Memorial Day
Memorial Day fun saw Patrolman Jack Hafford race Patrolman Myron Golt for a 60 yard dash with watches as prizes. Golt overtook Hafford at the start and finished ahead as the beat went on Bow and Summer streets course, with Woodsum as starter and Staples as custodian.
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Somerville
Jack’’ Hafford
Myron
Jack
Golt
Hasford
Staples
Eugene Woodsum
Mafford
Galt
Bow Street Place
Bow
Summer Streets
Ford
Woodsum
Hafford
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Aeronaut Harry Hicks Killed in Descent at Kingston Point
Aeronaut Harry Hicks died at Kingston Point while attempting daily balloon ascents. He began a descent with a parachute from about 2000 feet but lost his hold and fell head first onto a sand bar in the Hudson River, about 800 feet above the water.
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Kingston
N. Y
Harry Hicks
Kingston Point
Hicks
Hudson River
Town Hall Burns in Burlington Fire Investigated
The Burlington Town Hall burned this forenoon with the blaze thought to stem from a lighted cigar left in the coat room after a dance by a social club. Loss estimated at 4000 dollars, partially insured.
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Burlington
Kings Natal Day Observed In London Parade Honors
London marked King Edward the Seventh's natal day with a mass parade at Horse Guards. Troops from Irish Guards Grenadier Guards Scots Guards Life Guards joined the procession led by Prince of Wales and Duke of Connaught. US Ambassador Choate attended with Mrs Choate as colors were presented and reviewed amid wet weather.
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London
Edward
Horse Guards
United States
Joseph H. Choate
Choate
Henry White
Irish Guards
Grenadier Guards
Scots Guards
Life Guards
Prince of Wales
Duke of Connaught
Lord Roberts
Queen Alexandra
Winthrop Meeting Ends With Tense Debate
Winthrop town meeting dragged late as ex Selectman Craib critiqued the investigation committee. Chairman Hall defended the panel amid heated exchanges. Discussion on employing counsel to present the report to the district attorney was postponed. The adjournment came for a fort night amid townwide comment and concerns for the bicentennial celebrations.
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Winthrop
Selectman
Craib
Committee of Investigation
C. H. Hall
Controller Explodes on Streetcar at North Union Station
An explosion aboard vestibule car No. 27 of the Boston & Northern Street Railway caused flames and smoke. Conductor Lewis and Motorman Waitt acted quickly to avert disaster. Passenger John P. Wallace suffered facial burns while the motorman’s coat and hand were scorched.
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North Union Station
Boston & Northern Street Railway Company
Lewis
Waitt
John P. Wallace
Truestreet, Revere
Boston Globe
Verdict Triggers Late Night Chicago Tragedy
The McFetridge murder trial verdict set off a fatal street confrontation shortly after midnight. Walter Nolan and companions, including the prizefighter Nolan, clashed with John and Robert Warke after being asked to cheer for McFetridge. Robert Warke died from a clubbed blow before help arrived. Nolan and his party were arrested.
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Chicago
McFetridge
Walter Nolan
John
Robert Warke
Warke Brothers
Nolan
Little Tommy Says He Was Watered Too Much
A humorous quote from the Little Chronicle notes Tommy’s remark about growing fast and needing a bath every morning, joking that he is watered too much.
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Tommy
Little Chronicle
Rarest Clothing Treat Offers 40 Cents Per Dollar on Spring Goods
The 20th Century Dept. Stores advertises a Saturday sale of 80+ sample suits and other clothing at deep discounts. Wholesale prices are cut to low sale figures from $7.50 to $22.50, with large stock in Serge and wool items. Open evenings and Saturday. mail orders welcomed with express charges paid.
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U. S
Poneman
20Th Century Dept, Stores, Inc
Hanover St
Blue Serge Suits Offerings Highlight Summer Wear
The ad touts blue serge fabric and Morse-made quality for summer attire. Men’s blue serge suits range from $10 to $20 with single or double breasted options. Youths and boys suits priced from $3.50 to $12, including sailor styles and 3-piece and 2-piece sets.
The Hunchback at Colonial Theatre Delights and Deflates
Viola Allen stars in James Sheridan Knowles The Hunchback at the Colonial Theatre with a mixed reception. Critics praise Allen’s stage presence but fault her range and modern delivery. Other cast members Bhen Plympton Jamison Lee Finney Adelaide Prince and Anthony Boucicault are noted for capable or distinctive work. The Colonial closes for autumn after today’s performances.
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Colonial Theatre
James Sheridan Knowles
Viola Allen
Joseph Jefferson
Forsooth
Miss Allen
Glory Quayle
Dolores
Hall Caine
Marion Crawford
Julia
Bhen Plympton
Boston
Walter
Henry Irving
Jamison Lee Finney
Modus
Adelaide Prince
Helen
Anthony Boucicault
Thomas Clifford
C. Leslie Allen
Edward H. Crosby
Memorial McKinley bust unveiled in Philadelphia
Memorial Day ceremonies featured a bronze bust and pedestal honoring President McKinley. The gift from the Philadelphia Letter Carriers and Post Office employees was presented to Postmaster McMichael by James O'Sullivan, with an oration by former Postmaster-General Charles Emory Smith. The memorial cost over $20,000 and stands on the post office building’s first floor.
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Philadbelphia
McKinley
Philadelphia
McMichael
James O’sullivan
McKinley Memorial Association
Charles Emory Smith
Winchester Doctor Dies From Smallpox Foe’s Belief
Dr H I Houghton of Winchester aged about 30 left town for Newton last Wednesday while ill. His family refused to reveal illness details and he denied vaccination. He cared for patient G Goddy who had smallpox and used a powder he trusted over vaccine.
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H. I. Houghton
Winchester
Houghton
Newton
Board of Health
Estensial G. Goddy
Memorial Day Shaft Unveiled at Forest Hill Cemetery
The Daughters of the Confederacy unveiled an imposing shaft at Forest Hill Cemetery in Kansas City to honor Confederate soldiers who died at Westport. Judge James B. Gartt of the Missouri Supreme Court delivered the oration during Memorial Day exercises.
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Kansas City
Forest Hill
Daughters of the Confederacy
Westport
James B. Gartt
Missouri Supreme Court
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