Bowdoin Commencement Draws Alumni Speakers and Endowment Push
Bowdoin College in Brunswick held commencement exercises with 400 alumni attending the post ceremony dinner. Gen. O. O. Howard and other dignitaries spoke as the trustees announced a committee to raise 800,000 for the endowment to reach 1,000,000, and a new library funded by Gen. Hubbard was celebrated. Numerous alumni from classes spanning 1844 to 1870 attended, sharing recollections and praise for the college’s progress and plans.
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O. O. Howard
Hyde
New York
W. W. ‘Thomas
Sweden
Prof
Chapman
George A. Thomas
Brary
Gen. Hubbard
Maine
Old Bowdoin
Gen. Mubbard
Fayerweather
Garevian
John 5. Sewall
J. W. Bradbury
Auguste
Myde
Worcester
Brunswick
Lyda
Wiswell
Gen. Howard
United States
Philippines
China
Howard
Congress
Charles F. Libby
Lewiston
Bates College
Main Street Baptist Church
Congressman Littlefield
City Hall
Littlefield
H.E Foss
Leo Charles Democh
Berlitha Loren Irving
Arthur Edwin Darling
Auburn
Percy A. Babb
North Bridgton
Harry QC. Bacon
Natick
Manas
John Kt
Basa
Wilton
Harry A. Beadle
Hartford
Portland
Islay F. McCormick
Boothbay
Fred B. Merrill
Bethel
Philip M. Palmer
Weatbrook
James H. Parsons
Yarmouth
Joseph ©. Pearson
William V. Phillips
South Brewer
Charles H. Potter
Bath
Philip L. Pottie
Henry H. Randall
Farmington
Clarence C. Robinson
Brewer
Cheney D. Rowell
Berlin
N.H
George W. Russell
Kearearge
N. H
Henry A. Shorey, Jr
Bridgton
Frank M. Sparks
Bangor
Louis M. Spear
Gardiner
Everett B. Stackpole
Augusta
Arthur W. Strout
Malcolm ©. Sylvester
Fred A. Ward
Cherryfield
James P. Webber
Harold P. West
Joseph W. Whitney
Charles G. Willard
Newcastle
Edmund P. Williams
Opsham
Arthur B. Wood
William B. Woodbury
Woodfords
Fatal Surfing Death At Old Orchard
Red Blood, a 50 year old Boston merchant, drowned while bathing in shallow water at Old Orchard. Bystanders assisted, two physicians attempted resuscitation, but he died. He leaves a wife and a 10 year old son.
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Old Orchard
RE D Blood
Boston
Two Fights Reported as Boers Defeated By British Forces
Lord Roberts reports two small engagements on June 26 and 27 in which Boer forces were defeated. A mounted detachment under Lieut Col Dreiper repelled the attack near Senekal, with three killed and ten wounded. Other actions near Roodval and Sprait post ended with British repulsion and a patrol capturing Ray, an influential Boer organizer. More than 4000 rifles and 1000 inferior pieces were seized in recent days.
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London
Lord Roberta
Pretoria
Dreiper
Preters
Senenkal
Hunter
Ian Hamilton
Heidelburg
Frankfort
Derbyshire Light Infantry
West Australian Mounted
Baden-Powell
Ray
Rustenberg
Bryan's Running Mate
Kansas City June 23 The city begins convention pacing with few delegates present. Sulzer has opened headquarters and some boomers are on the ground. talk centers on ex Senator Hill and possible modification of the platform to remove him from the race. Other candidates include B A Shiveley and Charles A Towne. Vawne and silver Republicans plan concurrent meetings while advance guards are absent.
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Kansas City
Sulzer
Hill
Lincoln
Bryan
B. A. Shievely
Indiana
Charles A. Towne
Minnesota
Vawne
Willis In Fine Form As Reds Beat Boston
Cincinnati scored eight in the early innings and seven in the final tally to defeat Boston seven to one. Willis pitched well for Cincinnati allowing four runs in a key second inning aided by Phillips four bases on balls and an error. Barrett’s fielding and Hamilton’s hitting highlighted the game before a crowd of about two thousand.
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Cincinnati
Willis
Reds
Phillips
Barrett
Hamilton
Plaisted Praises John F. Hill for Governor Candidacy
Augusta resident Frederick W. Plaisted spoke en route to the Kansas City Democratic convention praising John F. Hill who was nominated by Republicans for governor. Plaisted called Hill a fine gentleman popular in Augusta a first class businessman and a candidate who will serve the people well.
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Augusta
Kansas City
Frederick W. Plaisted
John F. Hill
Hill
Plaisted
Ehabe
Fire in Boston railroad shops causes $10000 loss
The repair shops of the Eastern and Western Divisions of the Boston and Maine railroad in Cambridge near the Boston and Somerville lines burned tonight. Loss is estimated at $10000 and is covered by insurance.
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Boston
Boston & Maine Railroad
Cambridge
Somerville
One Price Clothiers Man Faces Court Over Missing Watch
John W. Riggs of Raymond reported a gold filled watch stolen in April and identified it at Bernstein's pawn shop. Bernstein resisted surrender claiming ownership for over a year. a slip with the watch's make and number was found on Riggs. Higgs and Deputy Chenery arrested Higgs as the case heads to Municipal Court.
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John W. Riggs
Raymond
Bernstein
Forestreet
Hanson
Higgs
Rigge
Riggs
Marehbal Chenery
Chenery
Pollos
Mrs Stevens Leads US WCTU At World Congress
London June 18 2000 Mrs L M N Stevens Portland president US W C T U played a principal role at the World Temperance Congress and spoke in an afternoon session. She represented American women among speakers at a Mansion House reception hosted by the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress.
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London
L. M. N. Stevens
Portland
Woman's Christian Temperance Union of
United States
Henry Somerset
Stevens
Edinburg
Manchester
Anna Gordon
Scotland
Sock sale and salt price cuts at Frank M. Low & Co
An advertisement for Frank M. Low & Co. promotes a large selection of socks priced at regular bargain levels and urges readers to inspect. It notes a significant reduction in salt prices as part of the same sale.
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Frank M. Low & Co
The Modern Beauty Finds Health in Sunshine and Exercise
The Modern Beauty pursues good food and outdoor activity to maintain health and bloom. When cleansing is needed she uses a gentle and pleasant laxative remedy, a trusted choice for daily wellness.
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Selene
Trusts and the public policy debate by J B Clark
The piece reviews Professor J B Clark of Columbia University and his June P S Quarterly article on trusts. It highlights his definition of a trust as a dangerous capital combination and outlines his remedies including publicity of trust operations, abolition of tariffs on trust goods, and legal action against boycott-like factors agreements to open competition.
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United States
J. B. Clark
Columbia University
Clark
Ile
Buncombe
Ident Hoadley
Rat
Puty
Wilight
Professor Clark
Persqgne
Silver presents wedding silver ware for sale
Daily arrivals showcase wedding presents from top manufacturers. Silver ware promises perfect satisfaction and quality, with reasonable prices reflecting high standards.
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Morrisville
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