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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1910
Page
2
President Taft reviews remnants of New York City veterans at the Soldiers and Sailors monument crowd where old age strains show through as regiments pass by. Some marchers falter while others rely on comrades to keep position during the parade display.
President Taft attended a long Memorial Day parade in New York with secret service guards, saluting old Civil War veterans at the reviewing stand. A brief ceremony at the monument was cut short by rain as the president rode to the Bronx and back to Washington. A horse parade and two tablets honoring Henry George and William Lloyd Garrison highlighted the day with notable donors and speakers.
In Mexico City on May 30 workmen digging for a new hotel uncovered 15 feet below street level what are believed to be the 10 foot thick walls of an ancient monastery, with iron-grated windows suggesting San Francisco monastery remains.
The advertisement argues Gold Dust composite cleaner can replace borax ammonia kerosene and naphtha in many home uses. It urges reading package directions and claims Gold Dust is safe and versatile.
In Wakefield on Decoration Day a crowd of about 200 picnickers attacked police while officers raided a Water street lot. Two officers were wounded, and six men including Candella Luicciano Grassidomio Carraglia and Pastoni were arrested for assaulting officers and resisting arrest. Four kegs of beer were seized.
Large crowd watches Fellsway Driving Club events at Combination Park despite bad weather. Four heat 2:17 pace proves fast. Oro Todd defeats Nannie Winsted in a tight match race. Onward March shines in 2:23 class. various winners listed across classes A to G with multiple heat times.
May 30 report from Mamaroneck notes the Passey home on Winfield avenue burned to the ground after George H. Passey, carrying a lit lamp, stepped on a tack and dropped the lamp while in stocking feet. The cause is believed to be accidental.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as the best remedy for kidney liver and bladder diseases. It claims mild immediate effects and a sworn purity certificate with each bottle. Sample bottles are offered free by mail to readers who have not tried it.
Miss Dorothy Dorr and Miss Gladys Stulz of Lasell Seminary tipped into the Charles river during the small canoe race as their craft capsized while leading. Both swam to shore, unharmed. The small canoe race was won by Emily Butterworth and Winifred Wittlesey. the big nine paddie race saw Light Blues beat Dark Blues by a length with blue and white sweaters awarded to the victors.
Cornell wins the varsity boat race over Harvard by a length and a quarter on the Charles River, completing a fourth Boston win for Cornell. The page describes Bloated crowds, choppy water, and fierce pacing as Bowen and Cutler duel, with Cornell pulling ahead near the finish. The Harvard freshmen also lose to Cornell by four and a half lengths, time 11 15 for Cornell and 11 36 for Harvard.
Promotes blood purification and enrichment through direct action on the bloodstream. Claims to build up the whole system with Hood's Sarsaparilla. Includes note on taking the product and availability in liquid and heated tablet forms.
Cornell easily defeated Pennsylvania in a two mile junior varsity rowing race in Ithaca New York on May 30. The red and white shell led by three lengths at the finish with a time of 10 minutes 28 seconds for Cornell and 11 minutes 2 seconds for Pennsylvania. Cayuga Lake was crowded with holiday spectators and observation trains carried about two thousand observers.
Funeral services for George A. Hibbard former Mayor will be held tomorrow at 2 30 PM at the Church of the Third Religious Society Unitarian Richmond Street and Dorchester Avenue conducted by Rev John Haynes Holmes. Burial in Cedar Grove cemetery. City Council will meet for official death action. flags to half mast. Messages of sympathy pour in for Mrs Hibbard and family.
Massachusetts branch of the United National Association of Postoffice Clerks passes condolence resolutions on the death of George A. Hibbard former Boston mayor and ex postmaster A delegation including Mayor John T. Coughlin District Attorney J M Swift and Congressman William Greene attends The group also backs a bill limiting clerks hours to 48 per week with a month of vacation Officers elected include President J Rigby Fall River Vice President E J Costello Lawrence J E McNamara Haverhill Secretary J E Moriarty Worcester and Treasurer R L Murray Holyoke.
Sunday baseball in Cleveland produced two fatalities. Frank Kostohryyz, 15, was struck on the temple by a pitched ball and died instantly. Walter J. Garson collapsed from a burst blood vessel while running bases and died within minutes.
Three world marks were set as Melvin Sheppard won the 660 and 700 yard events, breaking Lon Myers and Emilio Lunghi records respectively. Tex Ramsdell tied the intercollegiate 120 yard dash record, while Dan Ahearn extended the hop step and jump record to 49 feet 7 3 8 inches.
The California Fig Syrup Co explains that Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna meet strict purity standards. It states the formula is safeguarded by an exclusive manufacturing method and uses California figs, sold by leading druggists.
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