Largest Class In Lowell High School 1902
The 1902 Lowell High School commencement honored the largest class in school history with 154 graduates including 88 young women and 66 young men. Carney medals were awarded to seven top scholars, with two tied for sixth causing an extra medal to be procured. Valedictorian Henry Wightman Packer spoke on heroes, while salutatorian Helen Hutchinson Stearns delivered a thoughtful address on women of the Old Testament. The ceremony, held at Huntington Hall, featured simple decorations and favorable weather appreciated by students and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell High School
Huntington Hall
Carney
Irish
A. K. Whitcomb
Henry W. Packer
John E. Sexton
Paul Jones
Helen H. Stearns
Daisy Co. Farrell
Minnie E. Coburn
Violet Stocks
Bennett Silverblatt
Maurice G. Perkins
Frederick Strauss
Florence E. Foote
Ella
Helen Hutchinson Stearns
Miss Stearns
Henry Wightman Packer
Hercules
Stamphalia
Theseus
Perseus
Achilles
Troy
Hector
Patroclus
Homer
New London Plans Reception for President Roosevelt
New London Connecticut June 23 citizens meet to arrange a public reception for President Roosevelt during his Yale Harvard race visit. A committee will go to New Haven tomorrow to meet the President and discuss acceptable reception forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Conn
Roosevelt
New Haven
Bryan To Cleveland Harmony Banquet Sparks Split
Lincoln Nebraska June 23 The absence of W J Bryan from the Democratic party dinner in New York is explained by his statement. He says there is no harmony between Cleveland and modern Democratic principles. He condemns Cleveland and urges abandonment of party convictions for his own. He vows to publish Cleveland’s speech to prove organizers seek control and a return to Cleveland era policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
New York
Bryan
Cleveland
Tilden Club
New York City
Grover Cleveland
Great Democrat
Party Peace and Harmony
Mr. Cleveland
Horrors of the Philippine War Compared With Civil War Reference
The Senate discussed naval and army appropriation bills with amendments, appointed conferees Hale Perkins Tillman, and considered admitting Oklahoma New Mexico and Arizona as states. A joint resolution allowed Arturo Calvo of Costa Rica to train at West Point. The Chickasaw and Choctaw treaty ratification lingered without action.
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Washington
Senate
Messrs. Hale
Maine
Perkins
California
Tillman
South Carolina
Arturo R. Calvo
Costa Rica
West Point Military Academy
Mr. Proctor
Vermont
Proctor
Messrs. Proctor
Foraker
Ohio
Cockrell
Quay
Pennsylvania
Committee On
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arizona
Beveridge
Indiana
Noted Legal Ad Promotes Strength and Energy Claim
An advertisement asserts immediate prompting of strength and energy after using INSIST upon JOHANN HOFF'S and warns against substitutes. It names EISNER & MENDELSON CO of New York as sole agents in a tag line style notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johann Hoff
Eisner & Mendelson CO
New York
House Debates Philippine Civil Government Bill In 1900s
The House resumed debate on the Philippine civil government bill after routine business. Medals were authorized for three revenue cutter service officers. A war department inquiry sought details on payments to advocates of Cuban reciprocity. Debates featured DeArmond opposing expansion with the Philippines and Olmsted arguing it preserves treaty obligations and supports Filipino self-government, with Grosvenor commenting on House rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Secretary of the Treasury
David S. Jarvis
E. B. Eberthoff
S. J. Call
Revenue Cutter Service
Secretary of War
Gen. Wood
F. B. Thurber
Cuba
DeArmond
Missouri
Kahn
Oregon Boundary Line
Pacific
Philippine Islands
Democratic Party
Havana
Republic of Cuba
Mr. de Armond
United States
Philippines
Grosvénor
Ohio
Cushman
Wash
Congress Debate on War Crimes and Civil War Atrocities
Lawmakers clash over Philippine conduct and Civil War horrors. Grosvenor defends the current Speaker and army actions in the Philippines while contrasting Union and Confederate atrocities. Richardson challenges official figures and seeks record proof of prisoner deaths in both wars.
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Mr. Grosvenor
Shenandoah Valley
Philip Sheridan
Stonewall Jackson
Jackson
Lee
Beauregard
England
Grosvenor
Confederate Congress
Bartlett
Lincoln
Valley of
Virginia
Mr. Bartlett
Philippines
J. R. Williams
Corliss
Mich
Pacific
W. W. Kitchen
N. C
Mahon
Andersonville
Richardson
Mr. Mahon
Mr. Neville
Republican Party
Mr. Richardson
War is hell remark in House recess postponement
Mr Mahon quotes Sherman and declares resolve to defend the army as Republicans prepare for the next House election. The House recesses from 5 to 8 o'clock amid the political tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Mr. Mahon
Sherman
Committee resumes inquiry into Danish West Indies purchase
In Washington on June 23 the House special committee investigating the Danish West Indies purchase resumed sessions. Chairman Dalzell presented papers including letters from U S minister Swenson and Henry White of the London embassy, and Captain Walter Christmas as central figure. Secretary Hay forwarded the letters without comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Danish West Indies
Dalzell
United States
Denmark
Swenson
Henry White
London
Walter Christmas
Hay
Ras Makonnen Captivates London Crowds in Jubilee Season
Ras Makonnen the Abyssinian general and Menelik’s envoy drew unprecedented attention in London with his vivid dress and entourage. He arrived amid a procession of European princes and officials, while crowds filled streets as decorations neared completion and heat intensified. Joseph Chamberlain and Mrs Chamberlain hosted colonial premiers and other notable visitors at their London home.
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London
Ras Makonnen
Menelik
Makonnen
Prince Henry
Prussia
Francis Ferdinand
Austria
Ostaf
Sweden
Norway
Gervais
Mgr
Merry del Val
Joseph Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Mary Endicott
Salem
Mass
Great Britain
Postal Telegraph wins big Pennsylvania railroad lines
The Record reports negotiations concluded in which Postal Telegraph acquires 2600 offices and all lines formerly run by Western Union on the Pennsylvania railroad. Postal will take possession January 1, forcing Western Union to relinquish trunk lines on Pennsylvania property and its feeder networks. Contracts for allied lines are signed and will take effect after current agreements expire.
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Philadelphia
Postal Telegraph Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Western Union
Postal
Pennsylvania Road
Allied Lines
Coal presidents mum on Mitchell statement
New York June 23 The presidents of the anthracite coal roads refused to discuss for publication President Mitchells statement on the union side of the anthracite coal controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mitchell
The Duke Qualifies for House of Lords Seat
London June 23 The Duke of Manchester took the oath and his seat in the House of Lords as his financial disabilities were removed, completing the qualification for his peerage duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Duke of Manchester
House of Lords
Five thousand pairs offered at 69c in basement sale
Five thousand pairs, though slightly imperfect, go on sale this morning at 69c a pair from A. G. Pollard & Co. These shoes, originally priced from 1.25 to 3.00 per pair and mainly patent vici kid, are presented at a single low price of 69c a pair in the basement shoe department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Pollard & CO
Watch the Little Colds With Dr Wood’s Syrup
It warns that small colds can grow into serious illnesses like consumption and death. The advisory promotes Dr Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup as a remedy to monitor and treat initial colds before they worsen.
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Dr. Wood
Nurse Jane Toppan Found Insane and Committed for Life
In Barnstable a special sitting of the superior court found nurse Jane Toppan not guilty by reason of insanity for the murder of Mrs. Mary Gibbs of Cataumet. She was sentenced to spend the remainder of her life in Taunton Insane asylum after a six hour trial. The government produced evidence that she admitted poisoning Gibbs with atropine and morphine.
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Barnstable
Jane Toppan
Mary DD. Gibbs
Cataumet
Massachusetts
Miss Toppan
Walker
Gibbs
W. H. Lathrop
Lowell
Johanus Whitney
Amherst
N. H
Jelly
Stedman
Quinby
Parker
Bixby
Braley
Bell
Taunton Insane Asylum
Brainford
Hyannis
William F. Kidder
Yarmouth
Samuel Chapman
Dennis
Henry R. Usher
Samuel H. Drew
Edward R. McRea
Provincetown
Gilbert A. Dodge
Orleans
Frederick C. Smith
Bourne
George H. Nickerson
Chatham
Ezra G. Perry
Sheldon H. Cowen
Falmouth
Aaron L. Crowell
Joshua E. Holway
Sandwich
Commonwealth
Mrs. Gibbs
Mr. Parker
Funeral of King Albert of Saxony Held in Dresden
King Albert of Saxony died June 19 and was mourned in a grand Dresden service at the Catholic Court church. Diplomats and rulers including King George, Emperor William, and Emperor Francis Joseph attended. The coffin was lowered as cannons fired and the royal procession departed.
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Dresden
Saxony
Albert of
Andrew D. White
Marquis de Noailles
United States
Germany
Diet
George
William
Francis Joseph
Austria
Grand Duke
Baden
Karola
Prendler
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The
Lowell High
Br. Bicknell
Jack
Birkenhead
Africa
Amy Gladys Bent
Congress
Coal Presidents
Aled
Insane Asylum
King Albert
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