Reception for 1919 Classmen at Harvard Union
The Harvard freshman class of 740 gathered for a faculty reception in the Harvard Union. President Lowell Major Henry Lee Higginson Dean Kiurlbut Dean Briggs and Rev. George A Gordon addressed them. The class gave the regular Harvard cheer for the first time to greet the president and speakers. The reception wound down around 10 PM but noise lingered several minutes longer.
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Harvard
Harvard Union
Lowell
Henry Lee Higginson
Dean Kiurlbut
Dean Briggs
George A. Gordon
Freshman dorm life message from President Lowell at Cambridge
President Lowell urged new students to embrace democracy and fellowship in the fresh dormitories beside the Charles River. Major Higginson received cheers as Captain William J. Bingham led the track team in remarks urging readiness, citing Germany’s prewar preparations and urging vigilance against future conflicts.
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Lowell
Charles River
Cambridge
Higginson
Wiliam J. Bingham
Germany
Belgium
England
France
Russia
Retirement of Patrolman James J Burns After 35 Years
Patrolman James J Burns of the Hanover street station retires after 35 years of service upon reaching the 65 year age limit in a general order issued last night.
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James J. Burns
Hanover
Plant Juice touted by Boston woman as curing stomach woes
A Boston woman testifies that Plant Juice cured years of indigestion and dyspepsia, saying two bottles left her free from aches, with improved sleep and strength to do housework. The Plant Juice man promotes the remedy at Liggett Drug Co., corner of Washington and Avon Streets, daily to the public.
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N. R. Beale
Appleton Street
Liggett Drug Co
Washington and
Avon Streets
Rockingham Fair Brims With Thrills And Exhibits
Crowds flock to two large halls housing farm and household displays including a Canada products exhibit. The midway bells ring nonstop with feats by tumblers, a wrestling bout with Big Jim, aerial stunts, and animal acts. A moving picture event with Governor Walsh is planned and tomorrow features 208 pace, 2:17 trot, and 2:10 trot racing.
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Canada
Big Jim
Mandy Allyn
Zip Coon
Bessie Fyne
Scott Brown
Fiiday
J. F. Mahoney
Governor Walsh
Fair Show Delivers Bang Up Event With Crowds
The fair organizers fulfilled promises with a stunning program. Racing topped the card though the final race was unfinished due to time, to be decided tomorrow. A cattle show drew 500 head of New England stock while a great dog show featured many breeds including Great Danes and setters, attracting attention from attendees.
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Fuist
New
New England
Surprise on Track at Rockingham Fair in September Meet
At Rockingham Fair races Ernest Mugridge drives Woodcliff King to a 2:10 4 heat win in the opening card. Mudlake from Portsmouth wins a heat over Jimmie Hicks in 2:12 4. The 2:29 class trot purse of 5400 features Alinath and a large field led by Coastess Mabel and Belle Chimes. Time results show Woodcliff King and others in pacing events with times from 2:12 to 2:10 5.
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Ernest Mugridge
Manchester
Rockingham Fair
Mudlake
Portsmouth
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Almah
Alinath
Br. m
Cocllato
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B. m
Burker
Bencol
Alfred King
Tommy C
Sir Todd
Jane Gray
Dainty Guy
Blue Jay McGregor
Alice
Alfridi
B. H
Mugridge
Cheerful Charlie
Ch. G
Boldue
Ote Attazer
Clemayer
Peeally
Susie M
Roxalona
Troas
Northern Spy
Higher bids at Symphony
Auction sales for Boston Symphony Orchestra Friday rehearsals show prices about 25 percent above last season. Private bidders dominated, with top bids for two seats in row N reaching 34 dollars and seats in KK and QQ groups also selling well. Remaining $10 seats for Saturday night concerts go on sale Thursday and Friday.
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Boston Symphony Orchestra
Symphony
Chiel
Submarines Block Bristol Channel Navigation Prohibited
The British government bans navigation in the Bristol Channel and approaches to Cardiff and Bristol due to probable German submarine presence. The notice was reported to the State Department by Consul General Skinner in London.
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Washington
Bristol Channel
Cardiff
Bristol
State Department
Skinner
London
Lynn High to Have Physician at All Games
Lynn High School will be attended by a physician at every football game following a Lynn school committee vote. Dr Myra Ruppell led the motion ensuring on field medical authority to judge fitness and continued play after injuries. Expenses will be borne by the high school athletic organization. The committee also rejected a parent proposal to pay $60 yearly tuition in small installments to attend Lynn Gramenar School in Saugus.
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Myra Ruppell
Lynn Gramenar School
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