Yale Eight Defeats Harvard in Varsity Rowing Duel
New London June 26 Yale Varsity eight beat Harvard by four lengths in a closely fought race with Yale time 20.20 to Harvard 20.38. Harvard won the four oared race, while the Yale Freshmen race ended in a dramatic draw after a late surge by Harvard. President Roosevelt watched from the Dolphin as 25,000 spectators filled the riverfront during a tail wind and post-race celebrations.
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Yale
Harvard
Cambridge
Eli
Roosevelt
Dolphin
Regatta Committee
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Shell Racing
Thames
William A. Meikleham
Belmont
Montville
Gales Ferry
Mickleham
Elis
Crimson
Navy Yard
Gresham
Blue
McGraw
Jackson
Fime
Wierman
Daly
Harvards
New Haven
Fale
The Pulpit and Public Morals and War Debates
A reflection on how the pulpit faced great political and ethical questions across American history. It notes divisions over slavery from 1849 to 1860, contrasts abolitionist extremes with moderate reformers, and recalls public figures like Calhoun, Lincoln, Webster, and Mrs. Stowe. It also mentions Admiral Dewey commenting on Aguinaldo and Filipino self-government versus Cuba independence.
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Mexico
Furness
Philadelphia
Church of God
Daniel Webster
North
South
Jorin
Calhoun
Abraham Lincoln
Marines Ready to Go to Caracas
Secretary Moody and Acting Sec retary Hill discussed the Caracas situation and dispatches from Le Gases to Venezuela. If the Castro matter does not change, the missions may proceed with caution and dispatches from Caracas and the A wapebioe at Le Gases remain in flux.
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Caracas
Washington
Moody
Hill
le Gases
Caragas
Castro
Dewey recounts Manila fall and Aguinaldo stance
Admiral Dewey testified before the Senate Philippines Committee detailing Manila surrender conditions and his non recognition of Aguinaldo's government. He noted that 30,000 Filipinos did not rise, Aguinaldo arrived and left Hong Kong, and he warned Spaniards not to fire as they surrendered.
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Washington
Dewey
Senate Committee On the Philippines
Manila
Philippine
Senator Lodge
Aguinaldo
Manila Bay
Filippinos
Hong Kong
Pratt
Singapore
Williams
Japan
Don Emilio
Philippine Republic
Senate Defers Exposition Aid As Deficit Debate Rises
In Washington on June 26 the Senate approved the conference report on the isthmian canal bill and passed the general deficiency bill, with Bailey objecting to expositions aid for Buffalo and Charleston. Hale Spooner and Teller urged considering tragedy in Buffalo and McKinley’s death when judging deficits. Bailey withdrew his objection under understanding current appropriations would not set a precedent. A treasury payment amendment for President McKinley’s death expenses was approved, with safeguards on amount and services. The cotton seizure bill failed to gain consideration as the Paris treaty issue lingered.
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Washington
Senate
Buffalo
Charleston
8. C
Bailey
Texas
Congress
Mr. Hale
Spooner
Teller
McKinley
Secretary of the Treasury
Treaty of Paris
United States
Bridge Construction Bid Granted Across Monongahela River
The West Elizabeth and Dravesburg Bridge Company is authorized to build a bridge over the Monongahela River in Pennsylvania. Senate adjourned at 2 48 P M following remarks by Ellsworth P Bertholf and Samuel J Call of the revenue cutter service who joined the 1897 overland expedition for Arctic whaling fleet relief.
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Ellsworth P. Bertholf
Samuel J. Call
Revenue Cutter Service
Arctic
West Elizabeth and Dravesburg Bridge Company
Monongahela River
Pennsylvania
Senate
WEDDINGS SALAMAN GLASSEY AT GLASSEY HOME CARD
Miss Mabel Glassey daughter of Mr and Mrs George A Glassey of Germantown wed Charles W Salaman last evening at the bride’s home 105 West Harter street Rev J F Crouch officiated A small reception followed and the couple will be at home after July 4 Chester A later note from Carlisle reports Miss Mary K Bosler wed Lewis S Sadler in Second Presbyterian Church with a large Carlisle contingent among bridesmaids and ushers Mrs Louisa Bush of Bellefonte witnessed Magdalene Callaway’s wedding to George Boal Thompson at her residence a morning ceremony followed by a wedding breakfast and short post ceremony tour
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Mabel Glassey
George A. Glassey
Germantown
Charles W. Salaman
West Harter Street
J. F. Crouch
Philadelphia Times
Carlisle
Second Presbyterian Church
Mary K. Bosler
James Bosler
Lewis 8
Sadler
Cumberland County
Wilbur F. Sadler
George Norcross
Frank C. Bosler
Helen Louise Bosler
Frank Andrews
Dayton
Ohio
Ruth Wallan
Newness
Nellie Jackson
Washington, D. C
Emeline Knox Walker
Mary Baer
Reading
Er. H. Bosler
Sylvester B. Sadler
Vance McCormick
Harrisburg
Wilbur F. Sadler, Jr
Trenton
Bernie Kremer
Frank W.andrews
Horace T. Sadler
Bellefonte
Louisa Bush
John Snyder
Philadelphia
George T. Bush
Mrs. Thompson
North
Yardley Nuptials Tie Emma Carpenter Wildman to Dr John Love
In St Andrew s Episcopal Church Yardley Emma Carpenter Wildman wed Dr John King Love with Robert Wood Welch giving away the bride. Attendants included Margaret Wood Taylor M Elizabeth Nickleson Bertha Johnson. Best man Charles Boyd Galloway and ushers Irvine Turner Charles Barnes A Cadwallader Redmond Headley. A reception followed at the bride s home. STROUDSBURG Pa Kitson Weds Lotta Jean Kelly Manufacturer Dilutes.
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Philadelphia Times
Yardley
Vla
Emma Carpenter Wildman
John King Love
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Joseph Wood, Jr
Robert Wood Welch
Hovor
Margaret Wood Taylor
Philadelphia
M. Elizabeth Nickleson
Bertha Johnson
Lambertville
Charles Boyd Galloway
Irvine P. Turner
Titusville
Charles D. Barnes
A. J. Cadwallader
Redmond Headley
Media High School Assistant Principal Weds Dr Haff in Media
Miss Lydia Rhodes Cummings, assistant principal of Media High School, married Dr. Charles Alfred Haff of Cementon, Pa. The Rev. David Tally, D D, retired minister of Media Presbyterian Church, officiated at the ceremony.
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Philadelphia Times
Media
Lydia Rhodes Cummings
Media High School
Charles Alfred Haff
Cementon
University of Pennsylvania
David Tally
Media Presbyterian Church
Bell and Hamp Tie The Knot In Gordonville Ceremony
Lancaster, June 26 William Franklin Bell of Philadelphia married Miss Minnie Elizabeth Hamp at the bride’s Gordonville home. Rev. It. George Seiger of Emanuel Lutheran Church Lancaster officiated. About 150 guests attended. the couple will reside in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia Times
Lancaster
William Franklin Bell
Philadelphia
Minnie Elizabeth Hamp
Gordonville
George Seiger
Emanuel Lutheran Church
Sunshine Society Fair Held Near Wister Station
The Sunshine Society of Rubicam Avenue hosts an annual fair in Wister's woods near Wister Station Reading Railroad tomorrow. Proceeds go to charities, with officers Mrs. Alfred Lacey as president Mrs. H J White as secretary and Mrs. Esther J Bocklus as treasurer.
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The
Rubicam Avenue
Farmer who builds own railroads
A remarkable Indiana farmer, B. J. Gifford, spent ten years draining fifty miles of swamp into a productive Middle West farm and is now building a personal railroad sixty miles to Chicago. He owns 32,000 acres in Jasper county, expanding toward 55,000, with annual crop sales over 300,000 dollars, and he dredges canals to drain and market his land Holland fashion if needed.
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Middle West
Chicago
B. J. Gifford
Kankakee
Jasper County
Indiana
Gifford
Ford
Champaign
Hilonis
Kankakee River
Chicago Drainage Canal
Silent Destroyer is Kitchener
A profiles of Horatio Herbert Kitchener portraying him as a silent, calculating commander. It traces his rise from Royal Engineer to Sirdar and his methodical campaigns in Egypt and the Sudan, highlighting his emotionless poise, strategic patience, and impact on British military history. The piece notes his calm leadership at Omdurman and subsequent South African campaigns, contrasting public adoration with his austere, unyielding demeanor.
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Dongola
Atbara
Omdurman
Transvaal
England
Kitchener
Holy Land
Tel-el-Kebir
Arabi
Egypt
Evelyn Wood
Suakin
Sirdar
Soudan
Queen Victoria
Nile
Sunday Edition of The Philadelphia Times Promises Full Coverage
The Sun day issue of The Philadelphia Times offers complete tables from European capitals via special correspondents and dispatches from across the United States. It features city news, illustrated magazine, and a sixteen page Book Review, inviting readers to compare its merit with other papers.
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Hatever News
Philadelphia Times
Sam Jones and the Buttermilk Prank in Texas Town
A Texas town staged a playful sting after a newspaper misquote about evangelist Sam Jones. A bottle of wine sparked jokes and a flood of buttermilk to the hotel, as locals teased the preacher with the favorite drink quip. Jones later enjoyed the joke, noting the good spirit and humor despite the initial annoyance.
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Manu
Texas
Sam Jones
Mr. Jones
Evangelist
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Why He Was a Cynosure
An actor who summered in Wilton, Missouri remarks on a farmer killing a creature and discarding the edible parts. He tries to buy them but the farmer refuses. Soon afterward he notices crowds following him through the village, mostly youths, astonished by his sudden fame.
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Wilton
Ander
Ater
Seashore Trips From Philadelphia and Reading
Unclear OCR text outlines a summer schedule for seashore trips from Philadelphia and Reading with a dollar fare. Mentions depart Chestnut Street and boat or ferry routes, with unclear times listed around 7 A M and references to June 23 start. Contains many garbled characters and fragments.
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Philadelphia
Reading
Dairy Excursons
Noah
Oreey Moral
OcDean
Agatet
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