Cohan Faces Church Hurdle Before July 4 Wedding
George M. Cohan seeks Catholic dispensation to marry Agnes Nolan after divorcing wife Ethel Levy. Church baptism issue blocks remarriage. Nolan family questions timing and location as the couple plans a future in Brooklyn after a Europe honeymoon.
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Ethel Levy
Mr. Cohan
Agnes Nolan
Brookline
George Washington, Jr
John F. Nolan
Agnes
Trident Avenue
Winthrop
Post
New York
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New Amsterdam Theatre
Waif Drowned While At Play In Mystic River
Lucas Holden ten who had been living with the Dugans at 78 Decatur Street Charlestown drowned in the Mystic River opposite the oil wharf while playing on a raft with companions. He fell overboard as strong tides thwarted rescue. his body was later found and identified at the morgue. The Holden family included three other children with uncertain whereabouts.
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John Dugan
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Charlestown
Mystic River
Lucas
Joseph Holden
Dugans
Holden
Commercial Street
Dugin
Little Lucas
Everett
Revere
Chelsea
Whitney Voices Support for Rail Merger at Uxbridge
Henry M. Whitney defends the Boston & Maine and New Haven merger in a Worcester County stop at Uxbridge. He and his advisers agreed to face the issue directly while Democrats from Blackstone Milford Grafton and nearby towns listened and applauded. The Post canvass summarizes Democrat leaders reactions to his speech.
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Henry M. Whitney
Uxbridge
Boston
Whitney
William S. McNary
Josiah Quincy
Whitney’s merger stance tests Democratic unity in Boston Maine and New Haven links
Voters react with mixed sentiment to the proposed rail merger. Democrats split on the policy, fearing economic and regional impacts. The stance could either mobilize support or provoke opposition at the convention, depending on regional loyalties and industry effects. My first choice is not provided. My second choice is not provided.
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Whitney
Boston & Maine
New Haven
Boston Mayor declines to discuss statement over the phone
Mayor Fitzgerald of Boston says he has not read the statement and will not comment by phone as he is busy with city affairs. In Mattapoisett Charles S. Hamlin notes Henry M. Whitney’s opinion as a businessman and warns against politics interfering with it.
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Fitzgerald
Boston
Charless. Hamlin
Mattapoisett
Henry M. Whitney
Canoe Collision on Charles River Sends Four Racing Teens Afloat
Four amateur canoeists collided while racing near the Moseley float in West Roxbury on the Charles River. Policeman Tilden and a civilian in a rowboat rescued two who were sinking, while two others reached safety after clinging to an overturned craft. Victims William Kanter Tony Barber Henry Wolf and Frederick Cavagnaro remained towed ashore and dried off before returning to the North End.
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West Roxbury
Moseley
Tilden
North End
William Kanter
Tony Barber
Henry Wolf
Frederick Cavagnaro
Aleppo Temple Parade Instructions for June 24
The notice outlines a parade route starting at Commonwealth avenue near Arlington street and marching through Beacon Charles Tremont and other streets to the Mechanics' building. Nobles are urged to wear dress suits with black ties or dark clothes and fez if unable to dress formally. Dress rooms are prepared, and formations will meet at the Mechanics' building to start promptly at 1 PM. James S. Blake signs as Chief Marshal with Charles H. Porter as Chief of Staff.
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Mechanics’ Building
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Charles H. Porter
Prostrations Reported After Sun Heat Across City
William Murphy 35 of 695 Harrison Avenue fainted while driving a watering cart at the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Albany Street and was taken to City Hospital. William Mowry 21 of 331 Warren Street Roxbury fainted aboard the Fast Boston ferry and was taken to Relief Station. Mitchell Clark 50 with no set address fell on Beacon Street mall at Joy Street and was treated at Relief Station. James Colleran 40 of 985 Parker Street Roxbury fainted at home and was taken to City Hospital.
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City Hospital
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Warren Street
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Boston Ferry
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Joy Street
James Colleran
Parker Street
Heatwave Grips Boston as Albany Hits 90 Degrees
A scorching day left Boston with a maximum of 88 while Albany reached 90, triggering four hospital prostrations. Many residents fled to beaches or the countryside for relief as humidity stayed near normal. Morning humidity was 73, dropping to 64 by afternoon with sea breezes.
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Albany
Memorial Service Marks Aleppo Temple Anniversary
More than 8000 people attended the memorial service in Mechanics' Hall for Aleppo Temple Mystic Shrine celebrating its 25th anniversary. The heat was intense yet the audience remained attentive as the program featured moving music and a solemn ceremony.
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Mechanics’ Hall
Aleppo
Falling Wires Trigger Fire On Nantasket Beach Car
A trolley wire broke in Quincy square at 10 tonight causing a flash that set fire to a Nantasket Beach electric car full of passengers. A girl on the front seat was scorched but saved by a male companion. several were trampled but no serious injuries. Firemen extinguished the blaze.
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Quincy
Quincy Square
Six Men Die in Hartford Train Wreck
A wreck near Sigourney street grade crossing in Hartford results from mixed train orders between a work train of about 60 Italian laborers and a local passenger train. Six bodies recovered. identifications pending as line debris scatters across the track.
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Union Station
Two Men Shot During Argument in Quincy Woods
In Quincy during a craps quarrel among Italians near the Kennel Club, Harry Vignomi aged 17 fired at his brother Cristi 32 injuring the foot and Altob Balencci 32 in the abdomen. Police arrested Vignomi at 8 p.m. and the two wounded men were taken to Quincy Hospital. Balencci's condition is critical, likely fatal according to doctors.
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Columbia Street
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Harry Yignomt
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Unusual Activity at Charlestown Repairs Without Survey
Officers and men rush around Charlestown after Marines are absent. The battleships Illinois Vermonth Rhode Island are listed with tonnages, guns, and speeds.
New York and Des Moines Naval Specifications Compared
The New York lists 150 tons, 42 guns, and 21 knots. The Des Moines carries 3200 tons, 25 guns, and 16.5 knots.
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New York
Des Moines
Naval fleet data fragment from Nashville report
In Nashville a terse listing shows ships with tonnage and weaponry: 1067 tons and 16 guns at 16 knots on the vessel metrolt 2212 tons 21 guns and speed 1Y knots.
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Nashville
Turmoil Rumors Stir Charlestown Navy Yard Over Pacific Mission
Unusual repair activity and extra forces at Charlestown Navy Yard sparked rumors that the battleships Illinois and Rhode Island may sail under sealed orders for the Pacific station. Word spread that Brooklyn and Kittery yards shared unease, prompting men to seek shipmates on shore leave as tension rose.
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Rhode Island
Cape Cod Bay
Pacific Station
Charlestown Navy Yard
Brooklyn
Kittery Navy Yards
Pacific
Nations Prep Rush for War Near Pacific Routes
Navy yard reports rush to sea on battleships and cruisers amid silent orders. Officers fear impending conflict with Japan, aiming to secure Philippines and Hawaii, with costs mounting into millions.
New England Forecast Mixed Monday to Tuesday
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair weather on Monday with possible showers in the north. Tuesday should be partly cloudy to cloudy with generally fair conditions and fresh west winds. Southwest to west winds are noted in the region.
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Vicinity
Washington
New England
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