Commodore Howison Denies Imminent Navy Yard Change
Commodore Howison, commandant of Charlestown Navy Yard since 1897, tells a Post reporter no move or replacement by a younger officer is anticipated. He defers to Secretary Long, saying no definite change has been indicated and his tenure remains suitable given his naval experience and yard improvements.
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Howison
Charlestown Navy Yard
Post
Howlson
Secretary of the Navy
Long
Navy
Philip
Yard
Mare Island Navy Yard
San Francisco
Oregon
Along the North Shore Bathers Tame on Rainy Day
Rain cooled Crescent Beach and the boulevard looked deserted with few bathers. Two Everett men, Thomas McDonough and Joseph Murphy, were fined for disporting in the water in street clothes near the sounding mea at Revere. Walter Murphy and Alfred Adams, from Beachmont drugstore, were fined 50 dollars each in Chelsea Police Court for liquor law violations.
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Crescent Beach
Thomas McDonough
Joseph Murphy
Everett
Revere
Chelsea
Walter F. Murphy
Alfred D. Adams
Winthrop Avenue
Beachmont
Judge Bosson
Rose Kelly Arrested in $700 Larceny Case
Rose Kelly also known as Grant and Bennet was arrested by Station 4 officers for allegedly stealing $700 in small bills from James Dolan of 1 South Street. Dolan reported the money vanished from a bureau in his room and Kelly, who lives at 6712 Whitney Street, is slated for arraignment in municipal court this morning.
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Rose Kelly
Grant
Bennet
Station 4
Spear Place
James Dolan
South Street
Kelly
Whitney Street
Dolan
Dewey’s Cousin Sought for New York Stage Roles
Miss Ida B. Dewey, cousin of Admiral Dewey and daughter of Rev. Edward F. Dewey of Walton New York, has been engaged by Charles Leonard Fletcher to play character roles in his Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde company. She lives at 147 Montague Street Brooklyn and has a weekly offer of 2500 dollars to perform in New York. She says she does not wish to capitalize on her relative’s fame but must support herself.
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New York
Ida B. Dewey
Admiral Dewey
Edward F. Dewey
Walton, N. Y
Charles Leonard Fletcher
Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde
Woman Takes Poison on Dare in New York Saloon
Ruth Haney aged 26 was carried unconscious to Bellevue Hospital after swallowing a powder at 78 Third Avenue saloon kept by Michael Davis. Davis claimed she took the powder as a headache cure after she and a former associated man quarreled at a hotel. Police say the pair had been drinking and she threatened self harm. The powder is believed to be morphine.
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New York
Ruth Haney
Bellevue Hospital
Third Avenue
Michael Davis
Davis
Miss Haney
A& Man
American engagement near for Princess Chimay
Alfred Aarons the New York manager negotiates for Princess Chimay with an offer of 2509 dollars per week. Mme Rizo asks 500 dollars daily. Aarons aims to bring the princess to New York on her terms if needed.
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London
Alfred Aarons
New York
Princess Chimay
Aarons
Mme
Rizo
Ragbag theft recovered in St. Louis souvenir pull
George S. Johns, long time St. Louis Post Dispatch editor and critic, recovered personal keepsakes from a ragbag his wife kept while away for health reasons. He says about 2000 dollars in receipts and notes remain missing.
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ST. Louis
George S. Johns
Nilsson's Old Home Reveals Wealth From European Tours
Christine Nilsson, famed retired singer, sold Boston property near 200000 dollars to invest in Sweden. She toured Europe amassing wealth with large profits on performances, including a 150000 dollar earnings visit, and counted investments as key to her fortune. She recently visited Sweden, recalling her birthplace village Snugge with old friends.
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New York
Christine Nilsson
Boston
Europe
Paris
Countess de Casa Miranda
Sweden
Snugge
Mme. la Comtesse de Casa Miranda
Stockholm
Jean de Reszke
Calve
Hollywood couple settles into luxury suites after marriage
The bride captured attention in a radiant summer gown but stayed silent about the marriage. Mr. Pullman and his bride occupy one of the finest suites in Hollywood and plan to remain for the rest of the season.
Charley Ross Case Echoes In Gerald Lapiner Abduction
Chicago moves to solve the May 30 disappearance of Gerald Lapiner as rewards total 12 500 dollars. The Union League Club adds 10 000 dollars, with promotions for officers who bring clues. Police search continues around Forty-eighth street and Prairie avenue.
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Chicago
Gerald Lapiner
Charley Ross
Forty-eighth Street
Prairie Avenue
Police Department
Gerald
Ripley
Lapiner
Union League Club
Revenue Cutters Released From Cuban Gunboat Plan
Orders cancelled at Portsmouth naval yard undoing plans to convert revenue cutters Algonquin and Gresham from Great Lakes service into gunboats for Cuba. The vessels are returned to the Treasury Department.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Navy Yard
Algonquin
Gresham
Great Lakes
Treasury Department
No More Need Apply for Postal Jobs in New Possessions
The Postoffice Department rejects widespread requests for mail service positions in Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines and for postmaster posts. Acting Assistant Secretary Allen says no such appointments will be made and rumors of clerks being advertised for these locations have no foundation.
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Washington
Postoffice Department
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Allen
Newton Tax Rate Cut At City Conference
Mayor Cobb and the board of assessors announced a tax rate reduction in Newton today. The rate drops from 16.60 to 15.20 per thousand, following a morning conference.
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Newton
Cobb
Board of Assessors
Postmaster General suspends wartime mail cutoffs to Spain
Washington reports that Postmaster General Smith suspended the wartime order ending mail service with Spain and colonies. The move restores domestic rates for mail to U S forces in the Philippines Cuba and Porto Rico while other mail to those areas remains priced at five cents per half ounce for letters two cents per card and one cent per two ounces for second and third class.
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Washington
Smith
Spain
United States
Philippines
Cuba
Porto Rico
Pullman Romance Stirring Comment on Engagement Claim
Aug 19 New York report from Hollywood Hotel covers George M. Pullman and his bride Fernald. He dismisses rumors of an earlier betrothal to his brother Sanger, saying they planned to marry for some time and admired each other for years. The couple paused for questions as the story unfolds.
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George Pullman
George M. Pullman
Fernald
Guggenheimer
New York
Pullman
Hollywood Hotel
Sanger
Mr. Pullman
Mrs. Pullman
Fourth class matter and per ounce rates in effect
The notice states a registration requirement with a one cent charge for each ounce and an eight cent registration fee. It reflects postal handling charges and indicates where the fees apply.
Final markdown sale at Old South Clothing Company
The Old South Clothing Company announces the season’s final markdown sale beginning today at 316 Washington Street. Men’s suits drop from 10 to 20 dollars to six to twelve fifty, trousers to about one thirty, and outings from seven cents to five dollars, with many departments offering low prices and refunds if misrepresented.
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Old South Clothing Company
Washington Street
New England
Old South
Aspen
Seagate
Anita
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W. L. Douglas
Washington, Cor
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City Hall Avenue
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Nilsson
Charley Ross Case
Lapiner Boy
Germany
Yokohama
Coroan
Seoul
Melrose
Levi Gould
Malvern Street
Lynde Street
Leo
Rome
Lapponi
Sanger Pullman
Odian
Poser
Massa Sam
Leopold Morse & CO
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Brattle
Miller's
Howard Street
Orage
Hayward Place
Harrison Ave
Extension
Hayward Pl
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