Commander Sakuma’s Final Letter From Submarine No 6
Victoria B C May 10 A newly published wartime note reveals that Commander Sakuma and his 14 men perished when submarine No 6 sank during Japanese maneuvers off Kure on April 15. He wrote to the Emperor asking forgiveness for the loss and praising his officers and crew. The letter was recovered after the sub was raised and brought aboard the steamer Aymeric.
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Victoria
B. C
Sakuma
Kure
Aymeric
JAP STEAMERS OUST WHITES IN TRANS pacific LINES
Seattle May 10 The superseding of British officers by Japanese on the transpacific liners is attributed to pressure from Japanese public opinion demanding Japanese crews. White captains and chief engineers are being replaced as monthly arrivals show fewer white officers aboard Japanese vessels on Puget Sound.
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Seattle
sPuget Sound
Boston Seeks 25 Million for Public Improvements
City hall town meeting hears from East Boston Charlestown South End Roxbury and Dorchester groups urging a 25 million loan for roads schools libraries and facilities. Officials report current borrowing and cite water meter impacts while callers press for better water drainage street repairs and new public buildings.
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City Hall
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Back Bay
Anna Steinaur
Dorchester
W. J. Donovan
Ferries
East Boston
Hannan
Thomas T. Giblin
Lotus Girls Dance Novelty Night At Wheelock Hall
Roxbury young women host a Lotus Girls annual party at Wheelock Hall Upham's Corner with a unique new novelty for attendees. They have spent weeks crafting fancy neckties and other preparations aiming for a successful event.
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Roxbury
Wheelock Hall
Upham’s Corner
McLeod Replies to Draper Charges at Dinner
Frederic J. McLeod chairman of the Democratic State committee issued a statement in reply to Governor Draper’s charges made at Monday night’s dinner of the Colored Men’s Republican League.
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Frederic J. McLeod
Democratic State Committee
Draper
Colored Men's Republican League
Governor Draper Speech Sparks Democratic Lobbying Debate
A newspaper notice quotes Governor Draper praising a Democratic chair while contrasting his own stance on lobbying. The excerpt defends anti lobby concerns, clarifies past legislative appearances, and asserts support for bills on a popular election of senators, price investigations, tariff changes, agricultural education, civil service expansion, and income tax. It argues no private interests were advanced and emphasizes public good.
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Draper
Democratic State Committee
Democratic Party
Senate
Republican Organization
United States
Vermont Sailors Host Trophy Ball at Mechanics Hall
The crew of the U. S. S. Vermont held its second Trophy Ball inside Mechanics Hall with a large American flag covering the ceiling. A red triangular banner with a black center hung from the flag as the trophy for the yearly target practice competition, which the Vermont has won both times offered.
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Vermont
Mechanics’ Hall
Poslam Aids Skin Troubles Ahead Of Spring The News
A drugstore ad touts Poslam for spring skin issues from itching to acne and eczema. It claims rapid relief for both infants and adults, notes non-greasy texture, and offers free samples by writing to Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
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Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores
Drug Dept
Houghton & Dutton’s
West Twentyfifth Street
New York City
Lynn Couple Celebrate 9th Wedding Anniversary
In Lynn on May 10 a large gathering marked the ninth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Eben Corning Fitch. Mrs. Fitch, formerly Henrietta Furbush of Bradford Maine, is said to descend from Governor Wentworth the last loyal governor of Massachusetts. Mr. Fitch is 83 and in good health and has resided in Lynn since age 22.
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Mr. Marshall
Andrew Square
Boston
Patrick J. Brady
Lynn
Ford
Wentworth
Massachusetts
Fitch
Temple Israel Children Will Present Operetta
Temple Israel religious school will stage a juvenile operetta on Saturday afternoon at Copley Hall. About 40 children will perform in a program written by S. B. Alexander with music by Mrs. Bernard M. Wolf. The cast includes Dan Lyons Emma Phillips Kate Alexander Ruth Alexander Rigo the Jester Alan Morse Prince Florizel Helene Kornfeld Princess Olga Emma Liebmann Titania Helene Moses Azais and Harold Strauss.
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Temple Israel Religious School
Copley Hall
S. B. Alexander
Bernard M. Wolf
Dan
Fred Lyons
Emma
Dorothy Phillips
Kate
Ruth Alexander
Rigo
Medals Presented for Militia Service
Nearly 2000 guests filled the East Armory to witness the avilt of the First Battalion of the 9th Regiment under Major George F. H. Murray. After the drill medals were presented to Captain John Tt. Barry for 24 years service and sergeants Lavin Brennan Donegan Henchan and Canavan for 14 or 9 years, with Lieutenant Galvin cited for 14 years. Colonel Gihon, commander of the Spanish War Veterans, reviewed the battalion.
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East Armory
9Th Regiment
George F. H. Murray
John Tt. Barry
Joseph P. Galvin
Matthew J. Lavin
John L. Brennan
Robert F. Donegan
James D. Henchan
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