Harvard Opens Its Ancient Halls as Class of '91 Arrives
Harvard begins its 251st year with a large influx of undergraduates. Sophomores grumble over new grade rules as freshmen face heavier work. Buildings show improvements. English instruction expands. athletics tease a strong varsity year amid dormitory shortages and renewed college life.
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Harvard
Cambridge Ward
Matthews Hall
Thayer Hall
Memorial Mall
Massachusetts
Shaler
Dudley Allen Sargent
Hemenway Gymnasium
Betts
Medical School
Memorial Hall
Leard
Shakspere
Barrett Wendell
Dryden
Briggs
Child
Chil
Clement L. Smith
Europe
UC. G. White
Cole
Holden
Peabody
Dudley
Fletcher
Yale
Princeton
Cambridge
New Haven
Bemis
Wright
Law
Weistling
Foster
Bingham
Henshaw
Willard
Law School
Agia
College
Daily Crimson
Advocate
Starvard
Jarvis Field
Team Begins Focused Practice After Lively Session
Players settled into a half hour of hard work with the ball. The session featured plenty of good material and high enthusiasm from the squad.
Indians and Education Clash Over Language Policy
At Mononk New York sessions of friends of the Indian a resolution urges treating the Indian bureau as temporary until citizenship is established and laws protect Indian rights. Debate centers on a bureau order banning vernacular teaching in schools with strong opinions on English language emphasis and native preaching.
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Mononk
N. Y
Friends of the Indian
Lyman Abbott
Indian Bureau
Bishop Huntington
Committee On
New York
Indian Office
Republic
Whittlesey
The
Bible Society
Lee
Atkins
Strieby
A. F. Beard
American Missionary Society
Austin Abbott
Actians
Quinton
Women’s National Association
Kinney
Connecticut Indian Association
Barrows
Dewey
Boston
Armstrong
Painter
Boyd
Presbyterian Board
Home Building Department
Dawes
Magill
Swarthmore College
Ellinwood
Committee On Indian Education
Boston Industries Exhibit Shines At Mechanics' Fair
The Mechanics' fair opens amid praise for Boston manufacturers. Most displays are home made with rich artistry. Highlights include Parker of Camden Maine scale jewelry, Wheeler & Wilson sewing machines in action, a wool combing device by Newton Machine Co, and Polk the African descent cook in Hecker Co. demo. The Boston Scientific Society center stage and Florida Wine Co column display attract visitors.
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Association
Commonwealth
Boston
M. E. Parker
Camden
Wheeler & Wilson
Newton Machine Company
Polk
George W. Hecker & Co
Parker & Wood
Clark
Whittemore Bros. & Co
Boston Scientific Society
Florida Wine Company of
Philadelphia
R. H. White
Obituary notices recall several notable New England figures
Charles T. Stevens of Melrose formerly of Boston and Dover born July 23 1814 died Wednesday. He ran the North End provision trade for 25 years and held roles in the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Boston Light Dragoons Legislature assessor Melrose and Mason. He leaves a widow and eight children. Also Dr John A McArthur of Lynn died age 57 a Harvard trained physician real estate holder Mason and Odd Fellow leaves a widow and one child. Rev Joseph Banvard D D Baptist clergyman died Neponset age 77. James R Meeker artist died in St Louis age 70 a Navy veteran known for bayou scene paintings. Sarah Bascom Gilbert artist died New Haven age not stated exhibitor at National Academy of Design.
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Charles T. Stevens
Boston
Melrose
Dover
N. H
Stevens
Portsmouth
North End
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Boston Light Dragoons
John A. McArthur
Lynn
McArthur
Halifax
N. S
Harvard Medical School
Lyon
Odd Fellows’ Fraternity
Joseph Banvard
Neponset
James R. Meeker
St. Louis
Auburn
Sarah Bascom Gilbert
New Haven
Conn
National Academy of Design
Immense Pulley Burst Causes Tower Collapse at Washington Mills
An explosion near Washington Mills as a pulley in the bell tower burst, sending heavy iron fragments three stories high. Ernest Kauke of Worcester Loom Company was the only injured, slightly, and the tower was demolished, with work to halt for several days.
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Lawrence
Washington Mills
Ernest Kauke
Worcester Loom Company
Pennsylvania Railroad Southern tour sails to Boston success
The Southern tour by the Pennsylvania Railroad offers a voyage of luxury with a striking itinerary and favorable weather, promising an exceptionally successful pleasure travel event in Boston.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Boston
Boston Couple Thrown From Buggy Injures Wife
At 2 PM on Nahant street Lynn a buggy ran away and J L Manning and his wife of Boston were thrown. Mrs Manning sustained severe head injuries and was carried unconscious to Herbert W Newhall’s office. Manning, a summer resident, was returning to Boston when the accident occurred.
Chelsea Ordains Rev Charles E Jefferson at Central Church
The ordination of Rev Charles E Jefferson as pastor of Central Congregational Church was held last evening with a council session in the afternoon led by moderator Rev H J Alexander and scribe Elijah Harr. Attending clergy included Rev J P Langworthy Rev J Bixby Rev F W Baldwin Rev L T Townsend Rev Elijah Harr Rev C P H Nason and Rev W A Keese. The Review Club marked ladies night with a Chelsea club entertainment attended by Ex Mayor Endicott. St Luke's Episcopal Church has extended a call to Rev F W Merrill of Adelaide Australia.
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Chelsea
Charles E. Jefferson
Central Congregational Church
H. J. Alexander
D.D
Elijah Horr
J. P. Langworthy
J. ?. Bixby
Revere
F. W. Baldwin
L.T. Townsend
Boston
Elijah Harr
East
C. P. H. Nason
Philadelphia
W. A. Keese
Review Club
Association of
Broadway
Endicott
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
F. W. Merrill
Adelaide
South Australia
Exemption bill author criticizes Supreme Court ruling
Captain Richard F. Tobin, author of the soldiers exemption bill, says he favors Justice Devens over the high court’s interpretation, insisting the measure was meant to free veterans from civil service control and avoid any board certificate.
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Richard F. Tobin
the Herald
Justice Devens
Supreme Court
Plymouth County
William
Rankin
Brockton
Danforth
Warren T. Copeland
William S. Danforth
Plymouth
Charles T. Williams
West Bridgewater
Burgess
Middleboro
Jennings
Shepard
Sherman
Boston Traveler
Worcester
Democratic County Committee
Bay State House
BE. A. Harris
William’ J. Swallow
Brookfield
Thomas A
Mitchell
Grafton
Horticultural Hall
Boston Common Council Debates Reservoir Lot Sale and City Projects
The Boston Common Council discusses splitting the reservoir lot sale into auction lots, street widenings on Temple and Mt. Vernon, state approval for land for Mt. Vernon widening, and a possible tunnel. Minority prefers state acquisition for Beacon Hill, opposes a tunnel. Also moves to shift sewerage control and fund police signal box removal and improved sanitation.
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Common Council
Maguire
Frank Jones & Co
Joint Special Committee
Hancock, Derne and
Temple Streets
Hancock
Temple Street
Derne
Mt. Vernon Streets
Mt. Vernon Street
Beacon Street
Beacon Hill Place
Commonwealth
City of
Boston
Park Streets
C. W. Smith
Fottler
Beacon Hill
Sewer Department
Cambridge Street
Allston
Mt. Washington Avenue
Warren Bridge
Commonwealth Avenue
Talbot Avenue
Boylston and
Berkeley Streets
Berkeley Street
Providence Railway Station
Carroll
Ward 15
Gomez
Ward
Fourth District
Leary
Public Exposition of Socialism Draws Crowd at Faneuil Hall
About one hundred people attended a Boston Socialistic Labor party event at Faneuil Hall to hear an exposition of socialist principles. Speakers cited Chicago anarchists and Haymarket figures, urging reform, public defenders, and critiquing the legal system under Judge Gary amid debates on liberty and eight hour laws.
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Faneuil Hall
Boston
Socialistic Labor Party
H. W. Brown
C. E. Griffin
George J. Moulton
B. Harris
R. Rabbi
E. M. Chamberlin
Gary
Chicago
Chamberlin
Haymarket Square
Banfield
Mr. J. Casey
Liberty
J. W. Badger
David Taylor
Harry C. Vrooman
Kansas City
Knights Templars parade through East Boston in regalia
William Parkman Commandery Knights Templars held a parade led by Eminent Sir Knight Frank E Sullivan. Sir Richard Beeching and others commanded the procession with police and the Winthrop Band escorting 85 members from Central square through Border, Sumner, Belmont, Webster, Lewis, Marion, White, Prescott, Lexington, Marion, Princeton to Saratoga before a fish dinner at Taft's Hotel Point Shirley.
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William Parkman
Knights Templars
Armory
Central Square
Boston
Thomas Kellough
Frank E. Sullivan
Richard Beeching
John Simpson
E. T. Pigeon
M. M. Hancock
George M. Budge
Martin Moore
A. P. Fisher
Winthrop Band
Border Street
Sumner
Belmont Square
Webster, Lewis, Marion, White
Prescott
Lexington
Marion
Princeton
Saratoga
Taft
Point Shirley
Municipal Court Fines Geary After Mixed Drink Quiz
Police officers entered Simon Geary's bar and poured whiskey from a bottle into two glasses then back into the decanter. Geary was arrested for liquor law violation. counsel argued lack of warrant and potential larceny. The court rejected the motion and fined Geary $100 plus costs. The case was appealed.
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Simon Geary
Geary
City Hall conference outlines public works timetable
Mayor leads briefing with Public Works divisions as Navy 1 deadline looms. Streets chief says no permits after Navy 1 and ongoing jobs must finish by then. Rockwell notes rapid progress on Charlestown high pipe service for East Boston water. monthly water tests replace quarterly. Street department reports demand for new streets far exceeds appropriations. sewer chief says requests surpass funds by 450000 and only enough for current expenses. Catch basins need 200000 more. Mayor blames city council for not funding sewer department.
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Department of Public Works
City Hall
Navy
Rockwell
Water Board
Charlestown
Boston
Street Commission
Tie
Cavalry Drill Day in Rain Atmosphere at the Common
The First Battalion of Cavalry held a drill on the Common with Companies A and D. Exercises began at 10 15 a m in the rain and battalion line formed at 11. Lunch followed at 12 16 with 143 in total strength including field staff and band. Afternoon activities were shortened due to weather.
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Central Club
Thorndike
Cambridge Railroad Horses Deny Glanders Report
Cambridge Railroad Company officials challenge glanders claims about their horses. Harvard Veterinary College Professor Lyman and other experts say condemned horses quarantined by cattle commissioners show no glanders. About 200 horses barred from work remain with daily stock, as officials and commissioners plan Saturday conference to review testimony.
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Cambridge Railroad
Cambridge Railroad Company
Lyman
Harvard Veterinary College
Arrest of Sturtevant for Larceny of Horse and Harness
Inspectors Gerraughty Houghton and Watts arrested Frederick Sturtevant yesterday for larceny of a horse buggy and harness valued at 500 from J. E. Burrows in Lynn last Wednesday night. Sturtevant has a prior record including five years for breaking and entering a Salem house and other convictions.
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Gerraughty
Houghton and
Watts
Frederick Sturtevant
J. E. Burrows
Lynn
Sturtevant
Salem
Notable Guests At Boston Hotels And Knights of Honor Meeting
Admiral Taylor is registered at the Parker House. T Avery Brown and Halifax daughter are at the Tremont. W H Clark of the Ideal Opera Company and Washington Gladden of Columbus are at the Revere House. Rev. Howard Crosby of New York is stopping at Young's. Knights and Ladies of Honor held a meeting at Young's Hotel last night.
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Admiral Taylor
Parker House
T. Avery Brown
Halifax
N. S
Tremont
W.H. Clark
The
Ideal Opera Company
Washington Gladden
Columbus, C
Revere House
Howard Crosby
New York
Young’e
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Young's Hotel
Cambridge Cattle Isolation Amid Glanders Fears
Massachusetts cattle commissioners order isolation of 200 of Cambridge railroad horses amid glanders concerns while a thorough exam of stock proceeds. Longfellow Garden work in Cambridge nears wall foundation. Fitchburg RR offers 500 reward for info on ballast-tie sabotage near North Pownal.
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Massachusetts Cattle Commissioners
Cambridge
Longfellow Garden
Brattle Street
Mt. Auburn Street
Fitchburg Railroad Company
North Pownal
Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange
Tabernacle Flower and Fruit Mission
Chardon Street
William H. Whitmore
Master Whit
Erie Telephone Company
Samuel R. Payson
General Theological Library
Mt. Vernon Street
Charles Burroughs
A. BE. P. Sever
Eben Dale
T. C. Thayer
Arabella Rice Fund
Mgr
George KR. Baldwin
North Woburn
Henry L. Pierce
Elizabeth R. Baght
Waltham
Joseph A. Laforme
EH. I. Pratt
John A. Ordway
J. E. Fullerton
First Baptist Church of
Chelsea
W. M. Holway
C. M. Dale
Seasonable California blankets offered at cut prices
R. H. Stearns & Co. Tremont street and Temple place advertise a choice line of California blankets of superior quality at common-grade prices. The blankets come from manufacturers’ lots being closed out, making rare bargains for winter buyers.
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R. H. Stearns & Co
Tremont Street
Temple Place
California
Extreme Limit of Cost for High Class Travel
The $60 rate for the Pennsylvania Railroad Southern tour covers all travel expenses and offers service far beyond what an individual traveler could obtain at that price.
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Woodward's Blue
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Southern
Simmons Co Exploits Leather Jackets Ulsters In City Trade
G W Simmons & Co at 32 North Street touts three items best bought there leather jackets conductors' ulsters and livery overcoats Their claim rests on being first to introduce ulster and leather jackets in the market.
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G. W. Simmons & Co
North Street
Messrs. Simmons
New England Helping Hand Society Plans Charity Fair
The New England Helping Hand Society met at the Children's Mission with 35 members to plan a fair. A paper for advertisements by Towler was approved. Boffin's Bower report adopted. the secretary added to the executive committee. Charlestown young ladies to attend the café. $90 to be added to proceeds. Rebecca at the well cast. local artists invited for evenings. next meeting set for Thursday, ct, 6.
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New England Helping Hand Society
A. Towler
Boffin
Bower
Charlestown
Draper
Rebecca
Crowley vs Appleton tort action for damages at work
The court lists Crowley versus Appleton No 8978 as a tort action by the plaintiff for personal injuries at work. Jury out. Attorneys Hurlburt and Fuller for plaintiff and Moulton for defence. Other cases in order include Sheridan versus City of Salem 3950 and Burnham et al versus City of Gloucester 3748 and Cook versus the same 2803.
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Crowley
Appleton
H. F. Hurlburt
8. A. Fuller
P. Moulton
Sheridan
City of
Salem
Burnham Et al
City of Gloucester
Cook
Same
Reed et al v Weymouth water rights five petitions
Superior Court Norfolk County on September 29 hears five petitions for damages to water rights from Great Pond take by Weymouth. Petitioners are represented by W Gaston and E C Bumdas. respondents by R M Morse Jr and H E Swasey. No other cases in order for the week.
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Quincy L. Reed
Weymouth
Great Pond
W. Gaston
E. C. Bdumpas
R. M. Morse, Jr
H. E. Swasey
Reunion of Old Maine Veterans in Haverhill
Maine Veteran Association of Massachusetts members with wives traveled to Haverhill for a reunion. They were welcomed by the militia Grand Army of the Republic and Sons of Veterans. A parade and campfire followed a review by the Governor of Maine. Similar events planned today with a promenade concert and ball. Governor Ames and staff to attend.
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Maine Veteran Association of Massachusetts
Haverhill
Militia
Grand Army of the Repe and Sons of Veterans
Maine
Ames
Train Tailored for Pleasure Tourists
A special tourist train uses vestibule cars designed to promote social intercourse among passengers. The three coaches form a single unit with easy passage, protecting travelers from wind and weather as they move between cars without noticing transfers.
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Boston Post
School For Indians
Boston Industries
Boston Lady
Political News
Captain Tobin
Messrs
Sullivan
Shaw
Hayes
Chamberlain
Stony Brook
Frank Jones & Son
Harrison Avenue
Principles OF Socialism
Calder
Chas. L. Bly
Pearl ST
Columbus Ave
Roxbury
Washington St
Milliam and
Edwin Sheafe
Cycles Overman Wheel CO
Columbus Avenue
William Parkman Commandery
East Boston
Hammond
Washington Street
New England
P. Lord & CO
Union Street
Police Authority
Brice
Evans & Son
Emerald Street
J. ©. Elms
Henry F. Miller Pianos
Miller Mall
Tremont St
Boston Association
Chestnut Street
Health Food CO
New England Agency
As Lighting Co
Arch St
Helping Hand Society
Essex County
Brigham, C. J
Norfolk County
Barker, Jd
OLD Maine
Kentuc
Woodbury
Baker & CO
Dorchester
Mass
Woodward & CO
Brompield St
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