Navy Secretary Long’s letter to naval militiamen
Boston May 31 The secretary of the navy outlines policy causing discontent among naval militiamen who must enlist individually if they wish to fight. Rear Admiral Erben to run examinations. militia details mustered under their own state ranks. captain Weeks may enlist or learn more in New York. The Massachusetts brigade provisions and new battalion ready for muster.
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Boston
Union
Erben
Navy
Navy Department
Minnesota
Wabash
Weeks
Secretary Long
Naval Brigade
New York
Massachusetts Naval Brigade
Enterprise begins spring training cruise from Boston
The training ship Enterprise started its spring cruise from Boston port at 11 am. With about 95 cadets aboard and 40 crew, the ship will operate mainly within Massachusetts bay to gain seamanship practice amid war conditions. Captain Iverson commands. Lt Hill navigator. officers include Chief Engineer Foas, Surg. Saunders, and Professor Barton. The vessel will visit Beverly shore likely, anchor at Marblehead or Provincetown, and remain near Boston harbor most of the time.
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Boston
Enterprise
Atlantic
Point
Massachusetts Bay
Beverly Shore
Marblehead
Provincetown
J. Iverson
U. N
J. . Hill
C. Foas
Navy
Surg
Kk. Saunders
Boston Ty Hospital
Prof
Barton
John Griffin
Navy Yard
Cestrian Experience Collision With Iceberg After Collision
Passengers aboard the Leyland line steamer Cestrian recount their nightmarish encounter after striking an iceberg in dense fog near latitude 43 and longitude 49. The collision tore into forward holds as the ship slowed, sending passengers racing from berths to the deck amid chaos and fear.
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Boston
Leyland Line
Cestrian
Boson Dock
Liverpool
Hom
Camp Wolcott Tour Ends For 6th Infantry at Eastern Point
The 6th Infantry completes its camp duty at Camp Wolcott Eastern Point on May 31. Col Whitney and staff depart. Maj Ballard assumes command. Infantry depart by electric to Boston after a final march to Duncan Street and steamboat landing amid salutes. Battery C stays behind with guns to Stage Fort for heavy artillery use.
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Camp Wolcott
Eastern Point
6Th Infantry
Stage Fort
Col. Whitney
Maj. Ballard
Duncan Street
Brown
Boston
Ramsey
Norton's Last Harvard Lecture Inspires Graduates
Professor Charles Eliot Norton delivered his final lecture in Fine Arts 3 at Harvard, a year-end address to about 600 students in the Fogg Art Museum. He urged them to hold fast to their first ideals and be good men, ending with a heartfelt wish as seniors cheered.
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Boston
Charles Eliot Norton
Harvard University
Norton
Fogg Art Museum
Walter Scott
Prof. Norton
Harvard
Governor Walcott Telegram To Col Clark In Tampa
Gov Walcott sends telegram to Col Embury P Clark Second Massachusetts Regiment at Tampa Fla praising the first regiment for duty beyond the United States. He notes the Commonwealth follows with interest and urges officers and men to reflect valor and patriotism in service to the United States. Ends with promotions for Hood's Sarsaparilla and Burdock Blood Bitters promotion.
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United States
Beacon monument granite block hauled to Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill action centers on a 26 ton granite base block for the Beacon monument now resting beside the prepared hole. Twenty horses hauled it up the hill while a wide jigger wheel carried the load, requiring a special permit since the law limits six tons per trip and the block cannot be divided.
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Beacon Hill
Beacon Monument
House debates and votes on state aid and reforms
Massachusetts House actions include a 2500 grant for the American Association for the Advancement of Science annual Boston convention in August. Bills debated cover insane care control, Clinton damages restoration, a 25000 veterinary hospital at the state agricultural college, full fire policy payouts, road and vehicle restrictions, and education funding. A governor’s message flags charges against Angelo Janini, with judiciary referral.
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Committee On
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Boston
Kenefick
Palmer
Hampden County
Robinson
Committee of Ways and Means
House
Howard
Clinton
Ways and Means
Massachusetts State Agricultural College
Parker
Holden
Stebbins
T2rving
Kelley
Stanley
Newburyport
Hayes
Allen
Shrewsbury
Slocum
Dartmouth
Reed
Taunton
Lowell
Bartlett
Washburn
Worcester
Noonan
East Boston
Stalken
Albany
Maine
Poor
Andover
Angelo Janini
North Square
Frederick W. Peabody
Committee of the Judiciary
Senate Passes Bills on Minors, Incorporation Changes, and Loans
The Senate passed a weekly payment law extension and a minor employment reform bill. Reports on insurance and metropolitan federation were accepted or tabled, and several engrossed measures authorize corporations to alter purposes, surrender certificates, and require approval for share value changes. A Malden Bridge rebuilding bill, the Hayes bill, shifts costs to Boston, Middlesex, and the Boston Elevated Railway. Also approved were temporary tax anticipation loans and a state highway feasibility study for Gloucester, Beverly, Manchester, and Rockport.
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Commissioner of Corporations
Dallinger
Middlesex
Towle
Suffolk
Metropolitan District Commission
DaUinger
Malden Bridge
Hayes
Boston
Middlesex County
Boston Elevated Railway
Everett
Building Commission
Gloucester
Beverly
Manchester
Rockpoxé
Mann
Parkhurst Emerges as Middlesex Sheriff Candidate
Boston May 31 Republicans of Middlesex county plan ahead for next fall ante convention with Capt Melville C Parkhurst of Somerville seen as their candidate for sheriff. Parkhurst long served as Somerville police chief and has strong criminal justice experience. he was born in Standish Maine April 22 1842 and became captain in 1871 chief in 1872.
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Boston
Middlesex County
Henry G. Cushing
Lowell
Melville C. Parkhurst
Somerville
Capt
Parkhurst
Chief Parkhurst
Standish
Gorham Academy
D. A. Marrett & Co
John Abbot Lodge
A. M
Somerville R. A
Coeur de Lion Commandery
K. T
Wonohaquahan Tribe
I. O
Central Club
Warren Lodge
Royal Arcanum
American Order of United Workmen
New England Order of Protection
Sons of Maine
Willard C. Kinsley
Boston Still Climbing as Lewis Wild in Win
Boston defeats Chicago 7 to 2 after taking a firm early lead. Lewis issued many walks and was wild until the eighth inning when he settled somewhat, while Kilroy baffled the Bostons except for Lowe Hamilton and Long. Lowe hit a home run and Tenney added a two base hit as Boston survives a late rally by Chicago aided by sharp fielding and strong pitching. Attendance was 1500 with Lynch and Connolly umpiring.
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Boston
Bostons
Lewis
Lowe
Kilroy
Hamilton
Long
Chicago
Tenney
Lynch and Connolly
National League Games Scores Across Cities
In Philadelphia the Phillies beat Louisville 4 to 1. Brooklyn defeated Cincinnati 7 to 2. Pittsburgh edged Baltimore 9 to 8. New York narrowly won over Cleveland 3 to 1. Boston and Chicago played to a 5 to 4 result.
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Philadelphia
Louisville
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Baltimore
New York
Cleveland
Boston
Chicago
Fall River Mills Resume Operations After Shutdown
Fall River on May 81 reports the Merchants and American linen mills have reopened after last week's shutdown. The iron works and Fall River manufactory remain closed for now but are expected to resume operations next week.
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Fall River
Merchants and American Linen Mills
Iron Works
Greene Succeeds Simpkins in 18th Massachusetts District
In New Bedford on May 31 Hon William S Greene of Fall River is elected to Congress in the 18th Massachusetts district to succeed the late Congressman Simpkins.
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New Bedford
William S. Greene
Fall River
Massachusetts
Congressman Simpkins
Volunteers Released In Habeas Corpus Case
In Boston on May 31 the United States court freed volunteers Malachi Burns aged 18 and John J. Russell aged 17 from service as guardians’ habeas corpus action.
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Boston
Malachi Burns
John J. Russell
Leiter's Famous Wheat Deal Closes in Chicago
Chicago May 31 Leiter's famous wheat deal closed with Jo seph Leiter in command as May wheat fell from 1.75 to 1.25 to beat big receipts and tailors. He added 500000 bushels today while holding 5000000 still on hand. Profit projections vary from 4000 to breaking even.
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Chicago
Leiter
Mystery of Hutchison butcher murder shocks jury
In Hutchison Kansas May 381 W C Boyd a retail butcher was murdered a week earlier. His son was found in a ditch near a restaurant run by Mrs Postlewait and her two sons. Coroner’s jury heard Mrs Postlewait say she killed Boyd after he threatened her with an iron pipe and she fought back. She dragged the body from the house. her sons deny involvement.
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Hutchison
Kan
W. C. Boyd
Postlewait
Boyd
Martial Maidens Drill Delights at High School Hall
High school girls staged an annual drill with drum corps and flag bearing as the second battalion performed in High School Hall. The program featured Swedish exercises, arch flexions, dumbbell routines, and a fancy march, praised by spectators despite Huntington Hall catching fire previously.
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Huntington Hall
High School
Edith Marie Dempsey
Dempsey
Stella Bancroft Cheney
Grace Adelaide Hylan
Mary Hilton Oburn
Avis Josephine Coburn
Mac’ Folger Stevens
Lilla Eileen Roche
Ethel May Harmon
Edith 8S. Richardson
Margaret L. Noyes
Martina I. McMahon
Katherine G. O'Sullivan
Gertrude M. Wilcox
Florence H. Gerald
Lillian P. Leith
Nina B. Wood
Florence FE. Williams
Ethel A. Morse
Mabel C. Walsh
Ethel H. Tilton
Alice C. Hutchinson
Emma Manning Huntley
Troops Muster At Camp Alger For Inspection And Pay Roll
Falls Church Va June 1 All troops at Camp Alger were assembled for inspection to determine missing supplies and the muster roll will serve as a basis for future government claims and pay. Exhibitions by New York cavalry troops A and C showcased rough riding at corps HQ amid invitations to regimental and staff officers and a New York congressional delegation. Hospital stewards and Col Girard reached a understanding to retain rank and pay. Surg Marion of the Sixth Massachusetts named brigade surgeon of the Second brigade, superseding Surg Farquhar of the Eighth Ohio. Lieut Col Roberts appointed assistant adjutant general of the Second corps replacing Maj Heisant, returning to Washington. Col Woodward cited Gov Wolcott with Corbin seeking recruiting officers in Massachusetts to fill to 106 men per company. Maj Taylor recommended to depart soon. Fitchburg Companies B and D received 154 blue shirts from the Volunteers' Relief association. Lowell Companies C and G received clothing from citizens including shoes socks underwear and a black shirt.
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Falls Church
Camp Alger
New York Cavalry
New York
Girard
Marion
Sixth
Massachusetts
Surg. Farquhar
Eighth Ohio
C. S. Roberts
Maj
Heistand
War Department
Washington
Woodward
Col. Woodward
Taylor
Fitchburg
Volunteers’ Relief Association of
Lowell
Citizens of
Inauguration Sets Rhode Island Government for New Term
Newport May 31 inaugurates Rhode Island's new state government as Gov Elisha Dyer begins a second year in office. Eugene F Warner serves as Senate clerk and Frank B Holden as House speaker. Legislature to stay three days, then adjourn, with a special session in June for U S senator election replacing Nelson W Aldrich.
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Newport
R. I
Dyer
State House
Newport Artillery
Senate
Eugene F. Warner
House
Frank BE. Holden
Woonsocket
Lee and Mowry
Elisha Dyer
Rhode Island
United States
Nelson W. Aldrich
Boiler Explodes On Hoosac And Wilmington Line
A boiler explosion occurred at noon yesterday on a mixed train engine on the Hoosac and Wilmington railroad near Wilmington Vermont. No further details are provided about injuries or damages.
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Wilmington
Hoosac and Wilmington
Train Explosion Kills Engineer and Fireman Near Deerfield
A station accident near the Deerfield river bridge killed engineer Zeph Douglas and fireman Ernest T Faulkner. Faulkner’s body was recovered from the river, Douglas was hurled 75 feet and severely mutilated as the engine and tender blew apart. passengers escaped injury. The cause of the blast remains unknown.
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Zeph Douglas
Ernest T. Faulkner
Deerfield River
Faulkner
Douglas
Board of Health Action and Cemetery Removal Refusal
The Board of Health met yesterday and voted to urge house owners to connect to the sewer at once. A Nashua man asked to move two bodies from Edson cemetery to Nashua but was refused due to death causes linked to diphtheria and scarlet fever. The board opposed removals in contagion cases and directed the mayor to discuss department finances. They report a $2826 annual saving, including halting printed bulletins and removing the telephone at the agent’s house. Records will be filed and copies sent to newspapers. The city council may fund a contagious hospital.
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Board of Health
Nashua
Edson
Maine Survivors Benefit Night At Runels Hall
An entertainment for the Maine survivors and their families was held in Runels hall under Moody school Boys Reform club auspices. Mrs. Martin led as superintendent with J J Clain giving a Spanish American war stereopticon lecture. Charles Wheeler recited The Ensign Bearer and a duet was sung by Capt Curtis and Howard Martin, with Charlie Cooney performing On the Shores of Havana.
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Maine
Runels Hall
Boys’ Reform Club
Moody School
Wm. H. Martin
J. J. Clain
Charles Wheeler
Wm. E. Curtis
Howard Martin
Charlie Cooney
Havana
Sothern Delivers Dazzling Lord Cholmondeley in London
Amusements note Mr E H Sothern’s portrayal of Lord George Cholmondeley as a peak stage highlight with his accent mannerism and personality. His strong supporting cast includes Rowland Buckstone Morton Selten Tully Marshall Daniel Jarrett Marshall Stedman John J Collins Rebecca Warren Kate Pattison Selten Margaret Anglin Edith Barker. Lowell audiences are urged to attend the season’s final entertainment at the theatre.
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E. H. Sothern
George Cholmondeley
Sothern
Rowland Buckstone
Morton Selten
Tully Marshall
Daniel Jarrett
Marshall Stedman
John J. Collins
Rebecca Warren
Kate Pattison-Selten
Margaret Anglin
Edith Barker
Lowell
Outdoor entertainment at Lakeview features top touring acts
In Lowell a Lakeview outdoor specialty show presents a clever lineup with acts seen in Boston and other resorts. Frank Grady whistler Denno and Longway acrobats C W Grant musical artist Miss Fannie Aldworth vocalist Professor Woodward who handles 16 tambourines at once Miles and Leland two Irish comedians and vocalists and A W Wilson ventriloquist perform in afternoon and evening shows to large crowds this week and more are expected.
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Lakeview
Lowell
Boston
Frank Grady
Whistler
Denno and Longway
C. W
Dracut Hosts County WCTU Convention at Centre Church
The county convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union meets at Centre church in Dracut on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A noon collation will be served. Rev. W. A. Bartlett of Lowell and local pastors will speak, with several guests from abroad and Mrs. Blanche Libbey Burns as soloist.
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Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Centre Church
W. A. Bartlett
Lowell
Blanche Libbey Burns
Dean's Ointment Promises Skin Relief At Drugstores
A vintage ad touts Dean's Ointment as a cure for terrible skin plagues and itching, urging readers to obtain relief at any drug store.
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Dean
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