Mutiny on Russian Battleship Kniaz Potemkin Sparks Fears
London reports a mutiny aboard the Kniaz Potemkin with officers killed and the crew in control. Observers fear a wider uprising across Black Sea shipping and potential spillover to the Russian army, with authorities weighing naval and land responses.
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London
Kniaz Potemkin
Black Sea
Dardanelles
Nore
Charles II
Lord Bridport
Channel Fleet
Larker
Thames
Odessa
Turkey
Parkhurst Decree Silences Street News in Somerville Police
In Somerville about twenty officers rebel with loud swearing and jokes, while Parkhurst the chief issues a broad ruling. He posts a wall decree banning reading news on duty and warns he will fire any officer reported by his sergeants for misconduct or flirting on the beat.
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Somerville
Parkhurst
Rockefeller Gives Ten Million for U S Higher Education
John D. Rockefeller donates 10 million dollars to the General Education Board to fund a permanent foundation for higher education in the United States. The gift, paid Oct 1, may be used as endowment or in income-producing securities, with disbursements to support colleges nationwide.
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New York
John J. Rockefeller
Wallace Buttrick
F. T. Gates
Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller
United States
Thentry
Somerville Woman Held in Larceny Charge
Mayrell arrested by Lieutenant Carter and Inspector Damery on a warrant charging Mary Cushing of 78 Washington Street with larceny of goods valued at 26.20 on June 2. Orrell woman roomed at the fishing woman's house.
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Rrell
Carter
Damery
Soomerville
Mary Cushing
Washington
Orrell
Discrepancy in Voter Poll Figures Between Assessors and Police
Inspectors compare male poll totals: assessors report 183 159, police list 194 647. Police exceed assessor counts in most wards, with Ward 6 and Ward 20 showing notable gaps. Assessors will use their figures for poll tax levy while police data informs political representation. third year of policing list shows higher totals than assessor lists.
Picnic at Apollo Garden Roxbury Seeks Funds
Sixth annual garden party at Apollo Garden Roxbury today to raise funds for St Patrick and St Patricias Roxbury total abstinence and literary societies. Events include a St Marys Co T A Malden versus St Patricks TA Roxbury baseball game, two Japanese jiu jitsu demonstrations, a relay race, and an all day orchestra with dancing in the pavilion.
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Apollo Garden
Roxbury
St. Patrick's
St. Patricia’s
St. Mary's
Authors tied to Somerville schools sparked controversy
The Somerville School Board rejection of a book caused superintendent Gor don A. Southworth to resign. Friends found two works linked to city teachers John A. Avery and William A. Whitehouse, both used in Somerville schools. Public support for Southworth remained strong at graduations, and a July 38 School Board meeting drew citizen interest.
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Somerville School Board
Gordon A. Southworth
Avery
John A. Avery
William A. Whitehouse
Somerville
Southworth
Should He or She Kiss First in Married Life
A Brooklyn judge orders Fred Lindsay to kiss his wife daily, send flowers, take trips, and give $6 weekly. The piece surveys views from men and women on who should initiate affection and stresses avoiding early quarrels to keep couples united.
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Higginbotham
Brooklyn
Fred Lindsay
Lindsay
Coney Island
Prospect Park
Lind
Miss Champagne
The
Post
A. B
Fireworks Catalog Listing and Prices
A wartime style catalog item lists Roman Candies Skyrockets and paper caps with per dot pricing. It details various sizes and items including 4-ball and 6-ball colored candles, rockets, triangles, meteor mines, Vesuvius fountains, a flowerpot, and jack in the box. New mail orders emphasize special handling in the fireworks department.
Gaynor Greene Case Maintains Habeas Corpus Argument
In Montreal on June 30 Judge Ouimet allowed the accused to argue in chambers for the maintenance of a writ of habeas corpus. The United States contends the application must be before a full court. Defense says counsel is en route to England to appeal to the Privy Council from the Supreme Court ruling denying the writ of prohibition in the Iafontaine case.
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Montreal
Gaynor- Greene
Ouimet
United States
England
Privy Council
Supreme Court
Iafontaine
Gaynor and Greene
Bonaparte in Morton's Place
Paul Morton relinquished the duties of Secretary of the Navy. Tomorrow Charles J. Bonaparte of Baltimore will take the oath as his successor and assume the civilian head of the navy. Morton spent the day at the Navy Department and left for New York that night.
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Washington
Paul Morton
Lewiston Man Dies After Suicide Attempt
Aldridge D. Merrill of Mason died at Maine General Hospital after a Sunday attempt to kill his wife and then shoot himself. He was 45, survived by a widow and one son.
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Lewiston
Aldridge D. Merrill
Mason
Maine General Hospital
Merrill
Readers propose quiet Fourth of July havens across New England
A Cambridge Post reader asks where Fourth of July noise is forbidden. Readers suggest Portland Connecticut Rutland Vermont Woonsocket Rhode Island Gazzaville Rhode Island and Wayland Massachusetts with Quiet Hollow near Saxonville and Berlin where youth rounds are stopped and buried underground.
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Post
Cambridge
Portland
Conn
Rutland
Woonsocket
R. I
Sweet Home
Gazzaville
R. R
Oakland
Depot
South Boston
Franklin Park
Happy Hollow
H. Wood
Wayland
Saxonville
de Cipromethoist
Berlin
Love and Sentiment Advice From Mildred Champagne
A reader asks Mildred Champagne how to handle jealousy in a lovers quarrel. The adviser notes that some women flirt to spark jealousy, warning that overconfidence can dull affection and prompt guarding feelings.
Colonel Coles Quiet Fourth Fireworks Order Enforced
Colonel Coles order enforces a quiet Fourth by arresting those who violate firearm and fireworks ordinances. Judge Emmons had set fireworks to not begin before 4 AM. the rule will be enforced again this year. The board agrees on upholding the quiet Fourth despite underlying tensions.
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Cole
Emmons
Puck Poem Irreverent Rhyme On Independence Day
A playful verse by Puck imagines avoiding the chaos of Independence Day with fireworks cannons and band music, concluding with the speaker falling asleep amid pandemonium. The whimsical tone contrasts cosmic visions of liberty with earthly noise and spectacle.
Rockland Pastor Sails for Queenstown on Republic
Rev. James H. O'Neil pastor of the Church of the Holy Family in Rockland sails for Queenstown next Thursday aboard the Republic. He will be away six weeks and is accompanied by his sister Agnes. The Catholic Order of Foresters high standing committee will bid him farewell and present him.
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James H. O'Neil
Church of the Holy Family
Rockland
Queenstown
Republic
Agnes
Order of Foresters
Miles to command at Westfield camp
General Miles is assigned to command the provisional division at Camp Bartlett Westfield during the encampment on July 5. His aides are Major Robert J. Crowley Major Patrick F. O Keefe and Major William L. Mitchell.
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Miles
Camp Bartlett
Westfield
Robert J. Crowley
Patrick F. O'Keefe
William L. Mitchell
Caution Advised Over Cousin Affection Before Marriage
Dear Miss Champagne advises a reader torn between continuing close cousinly affection with a betrothed cousin and the risk of harming the fiancée’s marriage. The guidance suggests imagining the husband’s position, reducing intimate displays, and keeping cousinly fondness in a restrained, respectful range.
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Someryville
Dows Higher Education
Supt. Southworth
the Post Young Woman
PITTS
Washington St
Park Theatre
Syracuse
N.Y
A. L. Due
Kneeland Street
Friend Street
Bonaparte
Morton
Battle Creek Sanitarian Co
Atwood
Delicatessen
Mildred Champagne
Daily Post
Puck
Westfield Camp
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