Captain Lyon to Command Olympia in Navy’s Manila Duty
Boston native Captain Henry Ware Lyon, a long serving US Navy officer and hero of the Samoan hurricane, is assigned to command the cruiser Olympia. He’s famed for three wrecks in his career and for leading crews in danger during the Trenton disaster.
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Captain Lyon Led Dolphin in Cuban Harbor Operations
Captain Lyon, son of Dr. Lyon of Charlestown, commanded the Dolphin before the Sylph and aided in early Cuban landings. Known for carefulness and skill, he steered shore duty near his birth place and later moved to the New York navy yard in 1899 before orders to command the Olympia in commission.
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Boston society at the capital during Christmas week
Washington reports note Boston fashionables filling the capital during Christmas holidays. President Roosevelt hosts a large dinner with Lodge, Gardner, and related families. Social circles include the Andersons, Drapers, and Spragues with parties at embassies and homes, plus жolygons of formal events and notable marriages.
Funeral of Asaph Atkins at Provincetown
The funeral for Asaph S. Atkins age 68, son of Marion Atkins and the late Asaph S. Atkins of Provincetown, was held at 2 pm at Mrs. Mary E B Rich's residence. Born Sept 18, 1879, his father died at sea near Curacao. He worked in Middleboro and later for Governor Dale Company in Providence. He died Christmas Day at Rhode Island Hospital. Patty S Berry, 70, dies at sister’s home of Orren Cobb.
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Senator Depew to wed May Palmer in two churches
NICH Dec 27 reports the civil marriage at the United States consulate between Senator Chauncey M. Depew and Miss May Palmer. Witnesses included Baron von Andre, Baron de Cantalause, James Gordon Bennett, and Count de Sers. Ceremonies planned at Notre Dame and an Episcopal church with 10 Albany bluejackets as guard of honor.
Mrs Gardner Guards Venetian Palace Against Society Spies
Mrs Gardner acts as watchful boss at a Boston construction site, inspecting every workman and sealing access to the interior. She rejects impostors, demands pedigree proofs, and personally oversees marble placement, with changes happening daily. Foremen and architects must obey her orders, and insiders say completion may be a year or more.
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Domestic seriously burned in Marlboro incident
Mrs. Clara Dion, a domestic at Dr. R. E. Stevens residence, suffered terrible burns from a stove fire this afternoon. Despite Dr. Stevens’ quick aid, she remains in critical condition with severe injuries covering the upper body.
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President's New Year Programme Posted for Washington Reception
The President will host a New Year reception with scheduled times for dignitaries. At 11:00 a.m. the Cabinet and diplomatic corps. 11:15 a.m. the chief justice and Supreme Court justices. 11:20 a.m. Congress members and district officers. 11:40 a.m. military officers and staff. 12:00 p.m. Smithsonian and major commissions. 12:15 p.m. veterans groups. 12:35 p.m. reception of citizens.
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Alden Accounts Show City Owes Money
New York December 27. Alden, private secretary to Charities Commissioner Keller, had been missing. An examination of his books found no irregularities. instead the city owes him money. Keller declined further comment, promising that everything will be righted.
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Alderman Norris's South Boston Saloon Fire
Alderman Michael W. Norris was away due to illness when his South Boston saloon caught fire. A boiling pot of fat on a gas stove spilled, igniting tar on the floor and causing a lively blaze. The fire caused minor damage, soot coating the store, and an insurance-like report denying an explosion over politics.
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Anxiety over Krans safety after Norfolk departure
Provincetown reports widespread worry for Anna E. Krans left Norfolk on Nov 15 bound for Guadeloupe. Locals fear she was crippled by sail or gear damage in blowy weather but expect she will reach a port within a few days.
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Goldberg declines union presidency. takes banking post
S A Goldberg declines the nomination for president of the Newsboys' Protective Union. He accepts a position with a banking firm on State street and says all his time should be devoted to his new duties.
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Worker killed by clay mixing machine at Sands yard
David Dangan, 47, employed at Sands's brickyard in West Cambridge, was instantly killed yesterday morning when he was thrown into a clay mixing machine. He left a wife and one child.
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