Gloomy day shadows college regatta on Hudson
Poughkeepsie June 21 A gray sky rain and chill dampen arrival of spectators for races among six Hudson universities. Wisconsin favored in freshmen eight while Cornell leads varsity bets. Penn backers wagered $1000 on Georgetown. Coach Courtney predicts a hard fought race with rain not stopping the event.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Hudson River
Wisconsin
Cornell
Pennsylvania
Georgetown
Courtney
Columbia College
Columbia
Hanlan
Syracuse
Francis S. Bangs
Board of Stewards
Admission to High School by Grammar Certs and Exams in Lowell
Lowell public ninth graders may enter the high school via grammar master certificates. An annual June exam tested 88 applicants, with 46 admitted after a 60 percent minimum. 13 from out of town schools, 30 from private schools, three from grammar schools or unknown data. The list includes 41 named admittees and notes stronger master judgment versus petition-driven lower standards.
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Lowell
Committee On
James Reynolds
Mary J. Hammersley
William Scanlon
Margaret W. Quealy
Sadie A. Connor
Lena Collins
Fred W. Byrne
Fred Morley
Christopher J. McGrath
Peter J. Carney
Thomas S. Ryan
Alice G. McGilly
Mary O'Connell
Mary Graham
Edward F. Quinlan
James R. Nutter
Martha Parker
John W. Downey
Thomas
Line of Empty Cars Signals Toronto Street Strike
Toronto street railway workers voted to strike at 8:30 am with 900 plus employees quitting. One member opposed. Chairman Dilworth and union leaders urged orderly conduct as cars were moved to Queen and Yonge. Public view of empty lines portrayed impact on commuters.
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Toronto
Ont
Toronto Street Railway Company
Dilworth
Yonge Street
Queen and
Yonge Streets
Humbert Invents Silent Gunpowder Motor for Weapons
Col Humbert, a French artillery officer, claims a device that suppresses flash sound and smoke for rifles and cannons. He says the explosive powder becomes a motor power that drives projectiles without report or recoil and without loss of force. Military authorities regard the discovery as highly important.
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New York
Humbert
Paris
The
Tribune
American horses sail to England for Curtis stables
On the steam ship Minneapolis which sailed today 17 American thoroughbred race horses head to J. S. Curtis stables in England. The horses come from Wayfield stud farm Teesburg Virginia and will race on English and French tracks.
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New York
Minneapolis
J. 8
Curtis
England
Wayfield Stud Farm
Teesburg
Dodge and Ridgely die. prominent figures pass away
Geo. P. Dodge, president of the Mineralizing Rubber Co. of New York, died Saturday at Great Neck Long Island of pneumonia at 58. Mrs. William Barrett Ridgely, wife of the U S comptroller, died Friday night at Johns Hopkins Baltimore after appendicitis surgery. she was daughter of Senator Shelby M. Cullom.
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Geo. P. Dodge
The
Mineralizing Rubber Co
New York
Great Neck, L. I
Wm. Barrett Ridgely
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Ridgely
United States
Shelby M. Cullom
Illinois
Donovan Knocks Out Murphy In 15 Round CarFight
In Oakland California on June 21 Mike Donovan defeated Tim Murphy in the last round of a 15 round bout at 152 pounds. Donovan led throughout and twice floored Murphy in the eighth with right-handed head blows as bets stayed even.
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Oakland
Cal
Mike’ Donovan
Tim’ Murphy
Acme Club
Donovan
Murphy
Waddell Leaves West for Philadelphia Club
San Francisco reports pitcher Rube Waddell departed for the east last night to join the Philadelphia American League club, signaling a return to major league play and a key personnel move for the team.
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San Francisco
Cal
Rube Waddell
Philaelphia
Concord Nashua Baseball Game Postponed by Rain
In Concord on June 21 the Nashua baseball game against Concord was postponed due to rain. The weather halted play with no rescheduled time announced, leaving both teams awaiting a new date.
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Concord
N. H
Nome City Cleared Ice Pack From Nome Run
The Nome City arrived in Seattle on June 21 reporting it was the first steamer to reach Nome and back from that perilous run. From May 4 a thick eight foot ice pack trapped the vessel for a month before a lead opened and allowed escape toward Nome. Portland was later seen drifting toward the Arctic and a rescue by Thetis was urged.
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Seattle
Wash
Nome City
Nome
Island
St. Lawrence
Portland
Lindquist
Northern Commercial Company
Bering Straits
Arctic Ocean
Diomede Islands
Arctic
Thetis
Healy
Whitelaw Reid to Have Exclusive Carriage in London Procession
World dispatch from London reports Whitelaw Reid, US special ambassador to the coronation, will ride in a carriage of his own during the royal procession next Friday. The change follows word that Reid had been slated for a rear seat with Turkhan Pasha and Admiral Gervais. King Edward reportedly ordered an exclusive carriage for the American envoy.
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New York
Whitelaw Reid
United States
London
Mr. Reid
Turkhan Pasha
Turkey
Gervais
French Republic
Reid
Edward
Missing Clark boy case unsettled in Beverly
Beverly authorities and state officers Neal and Hammond continue the search for the missing Clark boy. The father vows to press on until a satisfactory result, while rumors about the Mears boy are dismissed. Police suspect kidnapping but are at a loss to explain the motive.
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Beverly
Clark
Neal
Hammond
Dying in Harness at American Derby Scene
Salem Indiana June 21 Col Samuel Bryant owner of Proc tor Knott Uncle Bob which won the American Derby in 1890 and other noted thoroughbreds left for Chicago to witness what may be his last American Derby. The Kentucky turfman was carried from a carriage to a sleeper by two attendants. He is thin and emaciated and so feeble his voice is a whisper.
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Salem
Ind
Samuel Bryant
Proctor Knott
Uncle Bob
Chicago
School salutes patronal eve with gift to Reverend Dorgan
Immaculate Conception School pupils gather in the afternoon to greet Rev. Eugene A. Dorgan OML superior on the eve of his patronal feast. They present him with a valuable watch. The junior and primary classes receive prizes for year long class work.
Visitors demand mother country proposals before action
London June 21. Colonial premiers in London for King Edward's coronation express they lack power over fiscal policy and require Britain to propose a plan first. They warn proposals will be filed away in Downing Street without clear government intent. Lord Salisbury doubts colonial preference practicality. Sir Michael Hicks Beach opposes the idea.
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London
Joseph Chamberlain
Edward
Associated Press
Great Britain
Downing Street
Lord Salisbury
Michael Hicks Beach
Pas
Dea
Chicago plans cassava fed cattle scheme may reshape industry
Ambitious Chicago reports that major packers experiment with cassava root feeding to fatten cattle and hogs. Northern Florida and southern Alabama would host large cassava plantations to supply feed, shifting the cattle-raising center to the South if results prove favorable. Cattle from Chicago stockyards will be shipped to cassava farms for comparative fattening tests.
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Chicago
Florida
Alabama
Palma's Advice Plan Aims Cuba Economic Rescue
President Palma and his cabinet propose a $3.5 million measure to aid sugar growers and cattle raisers in Cuba. An internal bond loan and higher tariffs on low duty imports are part of the plan, with a congressional request likely next week. Palma warns US Senate may delay reciprocity, urging immediate action to save key industries.
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New York
Palma
Havana
Tribune
Congress
United States Senate
Cuba
Col Arthur Lynch Remanded In High Treason Case
Col Arthur Lynch MP elect for Galway and former Boer Army officer was brought to Bow Street for remand on a high treason charge. He was again remanded until June 24 as witnesses have not arrived in London.
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London
Arthur Lynch
Galway
Bow Street
Condition of Andrew Sherman Stable After Bank Shooting
Newport Rhode Island June 21 The condition of Andrew Sherman who shot himself Thursday in connection with Merchants Bank of this city remains unchanged this morning.
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Newport
R. I
Andrew Sherman
Merchants Bank
Sea of Flames Engulfs Green River Valley Forest
Hot Springs Washington June 21 a seven mile stretch of the Green River valley is a sea of flames. Dr John S Kloeber and hotel staff have fought the blaze since yesterday aided by a timely Tacoma relief. Camps at Maywood Morgan s camp Canton and Eagle Gorge report severe damage yet no loss of life.
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Hot Springs
Wash
Green River
John S. Kloeber
Kleeber
Morgan
Canton
Eagle Gorge
Supreme lodge of United Workmen names committees
The Supreme Lodge A U W elected finance and law committees with members from Michigan New York Arkansas Texas Oregon and Kansas among others. It ruled on race classifications affirming Spaniards as white while distinguishing Mexican descent by blood. Vermont was joined to New Hampshire after attempting to unite with Quebec.
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Portland
Ore
Supreme Lodge
W. W. Wilson
Michigan
H. B. Dickinson
New York
S. S. Faulkner
Arkansas
W. S. Rolton
Texas
W. M. Colville
Oregon
W. M. Wallace
Kansas
E. M. Danforth
Minnesota
S. S. Blitz
Kentucky
R. W. Latham
Nebraska
W. H. Barnes
California
W. A. Williams
Missouri
H. E. McNutt
South Dakota
A. P. Riddle
Board of Arbitration
J. E. Riggs
J. G. Tate
Colorado
H. C. Sessions
J. C. Bickford
New Hampshire
W. A. Walker
Arizona
New Mexico
Vermont
Quebec
Chicago Treasures Display at University of Chicago Museum
Relics dating back 3000 years are shown for the first time at the Haskell museum in Chicago. The Chicago Society of Egyptian Research gathered items including a gold bar with King Menes symbol and a papyrus with a complaint by Nechtometes to a police chief about a robbery. A third century papyrus contains a letter from Demetrius to Heracleides over fodder baskets.
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Chicago
Haskell Museum
University of Chicago
Chicago Society of Egyptian Research
Menes
Nechtometes
Demetrius
Heracleides
Jettisoned Cargo After Fire On Monkbarns
The British ship Monkbarns arrived in San Francisco after a 149 day voyage from Liverpool. Fire broke out in the fore hold on February 21, with four deck holes cut and water pumped to subdue flames. Sailors dumped most of the jettisoned cargo overboard including oakum felt and chemicals, while the hold suffered little damage. Spontaneous combustion is suspected as the cause.
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San Francisco
Cal
Monkbarns
Liverpool
Public Gambling Off Limits In Seattle After Mayor Orders
Seattle authorities closed all public gambling venues last night citing business leaders complaints. Chief of Police Sullivan acted on Mayor Humes orders to halt gambling activities in the city.
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Seattle
Wash
Sullivan
Humes
Five Company M members settle assault case at Mountain Rock
Five Ninth regiment men Thomas Kennedy Edward Hildreth William Bradley William Coleman and Charles Carr faced Judge Pickman on assault charges after a Mountain Rock outing June 14. The Coulter brothers testified injuries were sustained. The defendants settled with the Coulters and the case was dismissed. Other proceedings included larceny cases and fines for several individuals.
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Company M
Ninth Regiment
Henry and
Thomas Cou!ter
Mountain Rock
Thomas H. Kennedy
Edward Hildreth
William Bradley
William Coleman
Charles Carr
Coulter Brothers
Coulter
Albine Club
Extension work begins at Fort Hill Park upgrade
Acting Mayor Badger signed a 5000 dollar appropriation for Fort Hill Park extension after reviewing the park with Supt Jackson. The plan includes planting many trees such as silver birches and red maples and establishing hedges. Work starts immediately to complete the improvement.
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Badger
Fort Hill Park
Courier-Citizen
Supt. Jackson
Jackson
Three yachts start Dover to Heligoland race for Emperor William’s cup
At noon three yachts began the Dover to Heligoland race for Emperor William’s cup. The British schooner Cicely, designed by William Fife and built for Cecil Quentin to challenge Meteor, led at the line, followed by Leander and Val-Au-Vent. A good breeze prevailed as Emperor William planned to present the trophy personally.
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London
Dover
Heligoland
Cicely
Cecil Quentin
William Fife
Emperor William
Meteor
Leander
Val-Au-Vent
Quiet in Paterson As troops withdraw from silk mills
State troops guarding Paterson silk mills were pulled back after a quiet night. Police, firemen and extra deputies replaced them. Two Italians were arrested on suspicion and a third man detained after a shot was heard. He claimed fear prompted his run. Ribbon Weavers union met and decided not to return to work while troops remained.
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Paterson
N. J
Silk Mills
Ribbon Weavers Union
Mills Blast At Acton Powder Plant Reported No Fatalities
A mill at the American Powder company near Acton exploded at 9 45 this morning. No one was killed, the plant report said, with the facility located some distance from the village.
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Acton
American Powder Company
Here
Yale Crew Practice Pushed Back by Wet Weather
Rain and rough water prevented Yale eight oared crews from practicing on the river in Yale Quarters on June 21. The Varsity four oar faced smoother water at 9 30 but rain started again. Practice consisted of easy rowing for short distances with strokes not exceeding 30.
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Yale
Yale's Ferry
Conn
American Derby at Washington Park draws twelve starters
Chicago June 21 Twelve horses are set to race in the fifteenth American Derby at Washington Park. Favorite bets list Heno at 2 to 1 and Pentecost and Arsenal at 4 to 1. Other runners include Belles Gammoner Hermis Otis Wyeth Hildreth stable Lord Quex Lucien Appleby Aladdin Prowl Corrigan with odds from 10 to 25 to 1.
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Chicago
Washington Park Track
Heno
Pentecost
Arsenal
Belles Gammoner
Hermis
Otis
Wyeth
Hildreth Stable
Lord Quex
Lucien Appleby
Aladdin
Prowl
Corrigan
Bates College senior Arthur Dexter to graduate with honors
Arthur Lewis Dexter, son of Rev. Lewis Dexter of this city and president of Bates College's senior class, will take his degree next Thursday with honors. Rev. Glenn Tilley Morse of St. Anne's Church has been called to St. Louis due to his brother's serious illness.
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Arthur Lewis Dexter
Lewis Dexter
Bates College
Glenn Tilley Morse
St. Anne’s Church
St. Louis
Storm signal displayed from Delaware to New York
The New York weather bureau reports a southwest storm warning displayed from Delaware breakwater to New York with a storm center near Lake Ontario. Winds are to shift to southwest and west, with possibly severe squalls along the middle Atlantic and south New England coast this afternoon or evening, signed Garriott.
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New York
Washington
Delaware
Lake Ontario
Middle Atlantic
New England
The Wireless Telegraph and the Fishermen
The wireless telegraph will improve the life of deep sea fishermen by guiding them to productive fishing grounds, warning of bad weather, and allowing constant contact with families on shore, easing the hardship of life at sea.
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Boston Evening Transcript
Baseball Games Postponed By Rain Across City
Rain caused postponement of many baseball games scheduled on several city ball fields.
England Wins Polo Match by Seven to One
London reports England dominated the polo field defeating their opponent seven goals to one. In related news Andrew Carnegie proposed a twenty five thousand dollar gift to Lawrence Kansas for a library on standard terms.
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Andrew Carnegie
Lawrence
Kansas
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