Passage of Big Tonnage Tax Paid by Dominion Line
The Dominion Line steamship New England arrived from Liverpool and Queenstown with 62 cabin 74 second cabin and 158 steerage passengers. Captain McAuley exhausted by fog noted six days twenty hours schedule but for fog. The company paid a second tonnage tax of 444.96 dollars, the largest such payment to the port. Notable saloon passengers included Countess of Dunmore Lady Victoria Murray and actor James K Hackett among others. The Prince Edward from Yarmouth N S with 70 passengers faced a week gale and rough seas before arrival, marking the most disagreeable weather Captain Kinney has seen since last August.
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James McAuley
New Dominion Line
New England
Hoosac Tunnel
Charlestown
Liverpool
Queenstown
Thomas Cooper
Columbia
McAuley
Custom House
Steamship Company
C. L. Clough
San Francisco
W. Strutt
England
George F. Babbitt
Board of Health
William H. Grane
Boyd Putnam
Joseph A. Ropes
Cohasset
L. E. Phillips
Peter Pastene
North End
Fulton Street
James K. Hackett
New York
Mary Mannering
Lyceum Stock Company
Metropolis
Long Wharf
Prince Edward
Ernest Kinney
Yarmouth
N. S
Burrill Opera Company
Kinney
Professor Herman Accepts Musical Director Post
Secretary Dow of the Handel and Haydn Society received a cable from Professor Reinhold L. Herman confirming his acceptance as musical director. Dow had informed the society of the July 15 action and delay was due to Herman traveling in the Swiss mountains. The vacancy arose after Carl Zerrahn's resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen R. Dow
Handel and Haydn Society
Reinhold L. Herman
Dow
Herman
Carl Zerrahn
Special excursion to Narragansett Pier by rail
A special through train from Boston Pawtucket and Providence to Narragansett Pier is offered by the New York New Haven Hartford railroad on Tuesday Aug 9. The resort boasts a premier bathing beach and superb ocean scenery with limited round trip tickets.
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Narragansett Pier
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Boston
Pawtucket
Providence
Atlantic
Enthusiastic Salem crowd enjoys band concert
At 7 30 last night Bernard M Wolf closed his store as the Salem Cadet Band opened the evening program drawing a crowd of about 15 000. Jerome Proctor's trombone encore and the Second Massachusetts March drew strong applause with most joining in the humming chorus. The concert was praised as the season's most successful so far and a Friday performance by the East Boston Cadet Band is announced.
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Bernard M. Wolf
Clothier
Salem
Brooks
Jerome Proctor
Massachusetts
East Boston Cadet Band
F. D. Record
State Aid for Soldiers Dependents Draws Scrutiny
A report on the New York State program granting $4 monthly to women and children dependent on soldiers. Many applicants exaggerate need or fabricate ties to enlisting relatives to secure aid, risking large payouts while the system faces strain.
Revolt in Guatemala reports Morales gathering support
A message from a Morales ally says Prospero Morales is at San Marcos and Quezaltenango backs the revolution. Morales allegedly commands 700 men and 6000 Remington rifles, while telegraph lines hinder details. He has Liberal party wealth backing him and may strike a deal with Jose Leon Castillo for presidential support. Quezaltenango, with 23000 residents, is in Guatemala's southeast. San Marcos lies near the Mexican border.
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San Francisco
Guatemala
Central America
Morales
Prospero Morales
San Marcos
Quezaltenango
Liberal Party
Jose Leon Castillo
Navy Yard Happenings and Torpedo Boat Plans
Commodore Howison at the Charles town Navy Yard reviews a plan to house the government's thirty five torpedo boats for the winter. The Marcellus will be moved from the dry dock Monday and readiness as a transport is expected by late next week. Captain Weeks has no new orders on the mosquito fleet and coast patrol vessels are not expected to be called soon.
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Howison
Charlestown Navy Yard
Marcellus
Weeks
Naval Brigade
Zola Appeal Dismissed in Versailles Case
Paris August 6 The court dismissed M Emile Zola’s appeal against the Versailles Assize Court ruling July 18 and refused to suspend the trial. Labori said judgment by default would be allowed. Zola and Perreux received one year imprisonment a 2000 franc fine and costs.
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Paris
M. Emile Zola
Versailles
Liquor License Transfer Refused Over Local Protests
James J. Brock a Charlestown liquor dealer at 13 Chelsea street has been denied a license transfer to the corner of Ahland street and Hyde Park avenue amid protests from Jamaica Plain residents.
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James J. Brock
Chelsea Street
Charlestown
Ahland Street
Hyde Park Avenue
Jamaica Plain
Public weddings on the steamer Lewis ton grow via ads
J. T. Mitchell in charge reports fifty letters from couples desiring marriage aboard the steamer Lewis ton. The unique weddings result from small ads in daily papers and will proceed in the order letters were received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Mitchell
Lewiston
Princess of Wales Visit Tied to Peace Amid Anglo Russian Tensions
London reports a looming conflict with Russia over China concessions as Britain presses for firm action. The Dowager Empress of Russia is said to influence Anglo Russian talks, while the Princess of Wales reportedly left England after a despatch related to far eastern interests. Market mood sags as government wires keep pace with Russia news.
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London
Russia
China
England
Marquis of Salisbury
Princess of Wales
Far East
Copenhagen
St. Petersburg
Sunday Religious Services Across City Churches
Sunday schedule lists sermons at First Baptist Commonwealth avenue Rev. O P Gifford in Buffalo NY. People’s Temple Columbus avenue Rev. James Boyd Brady and Rev. C L Goodell. Tremont Temple with Rev. George C Lorimer. Old South Church Third Church with Rev T T Munger. Berkeley Temple Rev Charles A Dickinson. Bromfield Street M FP Church Rev J H Mansfield. Tremont Street M E Church Rev John D Pickles. Roxbury Presbyterian Church led by Mr C N Hunt. Fourth Presbyterian South Boston Rev Charles J Cameron. First Presbyterian Columbus Ave Rev Scott F Hershey. Harmony and Hollis Walls test meetings. Unitarian Boston Common speakers Rev William W Fenn and Rev Frederic A Hinckley. Patriotic lecture at People’s Temple by Rev A J Church. Christadelphians at Arcade Hall with lecturer on Christ’s coming.
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People’s Temple
Columbus Avenue
Berkeley Street
James Boyd Brady
D. D
C. L. Goodell
ID. D
Boston
Gates of Pearl
Old South Church
T. T. Munger
New Haven
Conn
Berkeley Temple
Charles A. Dickinson
George S. Budd
Army Christian Commission
Camp Alger
Endeavor Society
Methodist
First Presbyterian Church
Scott F. Hershey
William Brenton Greene
Boston Common
Benevolent Fraternity of Churches
Charles Street
William W. Fenn
Chicago
Frederic A. Hinckley
Philadelphia
A. J. Church
Baltimore
Grace Carter
Boston Theatre Season Opens With Vaudeville Stars
The city prepares for a lively dramatic season with new bills at Castle Square Sans Souci Tremont and Lyceum. Notables include Bessie Bonehill Lottie Gilson Mamie Gilroy Arthur Dunn and Claude Gillingwater amid upcoming exhibitions at Chutes and Museum.
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Castle Square
W. H. Crane
Charles Mackay
Bessie Bonehill
John Kernell
Proto
al Leech
Lottie Gilson
Tim Murphy
Adele Purvis Onri
Gertie Reynolds
Keith’s
Mamie Gilroy
Arthur Dunn
Boston
Boston Theatre
Claude Gillingwater
FE. J. Heron
Albertus
Bartram
Isabelle Urquhart
Sidney Wilmer
Walter Vincent
Tremont
Louise Galloway
Pleasure outings from Lincoln Wharf to Bass Point or Nahant
Visitors are urged to take the early boats to Bass Point or Nahant for a pleasant sail away from crowds. The Nahant line offers 90 minute departures from Lincoln Wharf with concerts by Lafricain's Naval Brigade Band and varied amusements at popular resorts such as roller coasters and free dancing.
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Lincoln Wharf
Bass Point
Nahant
Lafricain
Naval Brigade
Nahant Line
Commercial Street
Jama
Aval Brigade
Fi‘rce
Lincoln
Tourists Flock to Nova Scotia via Yarmouth Line
The Boston and Yarmouth steamers have been full on two trips to Yarmouth with strong prospects for the month. After a 14 to 15 hour sail, travelers reach Yarmouth and can choose land or water routes to Halifax and nearby resorts. Inviting climate, scenery, and low hotel rates make Nova Scotia a premier summer destination. For details, visit 201 Washington Street, Pier 1 Lewis Wharf, Boston.
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Nova Scotia
Yarmouth
Boston
Halifax
Washington Street
Lewis Wharf
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