Seamen Relief Bill Passed by House Amid War Talks
The seamen's relief bill regulating Merchant Marine service was approved by the House without a record vote. Republican Leader Mann supported the bill while noting provisions ending parts of treaties on wages and desertions. Representative Humphrey warned strict enforcement could complicate relations with Japan.
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America
United States
Mwe
Humphrey
Japan
Cars Diverted Off Summer Street
Due to subway construction on Summer street between Hawley street and Dewey square, all Summer street cars are diverted from their regular routes between Washington and Federal streets from 7 PM to 5 AM Saturday. Eastbound cars go via Washington Franklin Federal and Summer streets. westbound cars via Federal Franklin Trawley Summer and Washington.
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Hawley Street
Dewey Square
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Federal Streets
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Summer Streets
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Trawley
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Washington Streets
Argentine Battleship Rivadavia Commissioned at Charlestown
The Argentine battleship Rivadavia was placed in commission at the Charlestown navy yard yesterday in a ceremony attended by Argentine government representatives, navy yard officers, and crews from nearby battleships.
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Charlestown Navy Yard
Navy Yard
Freckles removal remedy advertised by major druggists
A prescription for removing freckles from a prominent physician promises clear skin. Sold nationwide with a money back guarantee if it fails, urging customers to ask for double strength ethine for best results.
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Riker-Jaynes Stores
Houghton & Dutton Co
Prophet of Passadumkeag predicts earthquakes and celestial sights
Passadumkeag Me August 27 Professor C M Anderson known as the prophet of Passadumkeag predicts severe earthquakes in late September and early October. He foresees a brilliant display of shooting stars and large sunspots on the sun.
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Passadumkeag
C. M. Anderson
Weather forecast with storms and record events
Professor Anderson predicts a series of major weather events from August to October including storms on August 30, very hot early September, severe thunderstorms, frosts, and tropical disturbances. He warns of sun spots, northern lights, and a late warm fall with mild winter winds along with earthquakes and tidal waves. A record shooting star display is also anticipated.
George S. Paine of Brockton Dies at 35
Brockton reports the death of George S. Paine a 35 year old probation officer and author of boys books. He died this morning at Brockton City Hospital from typhoid fever.
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Brockton
George S. Paine
Brockton City Hospital
Mother to Buddy story in Sun Day Post Magazine
Sara Lindsay Coleman widow of O. Henry shares a touching tale titled Mother to Buddy in the Sun Day Post Magazine. The piece explores family bonds and the legacy of the famed writer through Coleman’s memories and reflections.
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Sara Lindsay Coleman
O. Henry
Next Sunday Post
Buddy
Priests urge ongoing study for parochial teachers
Rev. Father Richard H. Tierney of New York told Boston archdiocese parochial school teachers yesterday afternoon at Boston College Hall that teachers must continually study the lessons they present to their pupils regardless of tenure.
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New York
Boston Archdiocese
Boston Colege Hall
James Street
Teaching Tips From Father Tierney On Classroom Method
Father Tierney advised teachers to continually study their lessons and rehearse explanations to ensure clarity. He urged use of plain English, varied questioning, and nonverbal attention strategies, plus splitting classes and contests to boost engagement.
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Tierney
Man denies he is dead in newsroom confrontation
A mid age man in overalls, claiming to be alive, confronts the Boston Post editor after a death notice mistakenly tied to him, showing a torn paper about John Nolan, age 47, found dead in an elevator shaft at 33 Bedford Street. He complains of mistaken identity and widespread reports of his death.
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Boston Post
John Nolan
Harrison Avenue
Bedford Street
Retired Cop Wins Point in Reinstatement Bid
Captain Robert R. Perry a retired Somerville police officer won the first point in his bid for reinstatement after Associate Justice Farrell dismissed City Solicitor Kaan s motion to deny the petition seeking a court review of the mayor and aldermen findings. No hearing date set as Kaan is away. Perry served 40 years and declined a pension while a public hearing was granted.
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Robert R. Perry
Somerville Police Department
Farrell
Kaan
Edwin P. Fitzgerald
Board of Aldermen
Perry
Swindler Peddles Vacuum Cleaners Behind Post Premium
A man known as Harris defrauded Boston suburbs and Lynn residents by selling vacuum cleaners and promising two weeks of Boston Post access as a premium. He collected $1 from several buyers but failed to specify delivery, described as about 26 or 27, dark hair and complexion, five feet eight, wearing a dark gray suit, and claiming to be Jewish. Authorities warn he has no authority to offer the Post or any premium.
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Harris
Boston
Lynn
Boston Post
McReynolds Supreme Court nomination debated in Senate
Washington August 27 discussion of Attorney General James C McReynolds nomination to the Supreme Court opened in the Senate and will continue tomorrow Senator Norris leading the opposition and pushing a DOJ report on the Standard Oil Company noting the AG had not answered a prior Senate request for information.
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Washington
James C. McReynolds
Supreme Court
Senate
Norris
Nebraska
Department of Justice
Standard Oil Company
Life with Maxine Elliott Told by Nat Goodwin
Nat Goodwin recounts his brief, joyful time with Maxine Elliott in a personal reminiscence prepared for the Sunday Post. The piece reflects on happiness and the fleeting nature of their partnership.
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Nat Goodwin
Maxine Elliott
Next Sunday Post
Oppose Seven Year Measure at Marine Engineers Rally
A vigorous protest at the Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association meeting at 88 Broad Street condemned the seven-year provision in the emergency shipping bill. Resolutions were sent to President Wilson and Massachusetts senators. the act was called a crime and United Fruit was censured for linking registry to a seven-year term.
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Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association
Broad Street
Wilson
Massachusetts
Washington
United Fruit Company
Suzanne Ready for Travel, Orson Lowell Photo
Orson Lowell captures Suzanne preparing for a trip shown in a candid Sunday Post photo. The shot highlights her packing and travel attire as she plans for the upcoming journey.
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Orson Lowell
Suzanne
Crowded ships bring refugees as Boston sails near capacity
The White Star liner Arabic from Liverpool docks 925 cabin and 414 third class passengers, with no saloon travelers aboard. Franconia and Devonian arrivals follow next week as Boston readies for 3262 returning Americans while Beverly faces a teacher hiring stand by the finance chief Hunton who opposes married women teachers.
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Europe
Boston
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