Promoting Capt Mortimer L. Johnson at Charlestown Yard
With senior rear admirals nearing retirement, Capt Mortimer L. Johnson rises in rank as Adm Day departs and Adm Howell plans retirement. Johnson, beloved Charlestown yard commander, would become next in line for flag rank, applauded by workers and officers for his energy and dedication.
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McCormick
Day
John A. Howell
Navy Yard
Mortimer I. Johnson
Charlestown Yard
Merril Muller
Boston
Raleigh
John J. Read
Richmond
Philadelphia
Howell
Miller
Capt
Read
Johnson
FE. W. McNair
Kautz
Navy
Aro
Charlestown
Barton
Globe
Postoffice rules urge proper stamp placement and sealed cards
The postoffice department issued advice on sealed printed cards and stamps. Cards sealed with a sticker on the open end are two ounces for one cent, but patrons should not use stamps as both sticker and postage. Postmasters are not responsible for delays from stamps placed incorrectly or not observed.
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Postoffice Department
Immediate Naval Needs Cited by Captain Jaques
Captain William H Jaques argues for pressing and immediate naval needs based on enduring conditions, not wartime lessons. The article stresses ongoing military requirements and warns against losing focus after victory. It also includes an unrelated pest control claim and a speculative note on upcoming weddings.
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William H. Jaques
Spain
Royal Baking Powder Company Notice
Royal Baking Powder Co at 100 William Street New York announces its business address and corporate identity in a brief notice. No further details are provided in the readable text.
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Royal Baking Powder GO
William ST
New York
The Portsmouth Opera Week and Local Theater Notes
A small city week of opera in Portsmouth draws patronage for the Robinson company with familiar and rising performers. The report notes strong reception by Concord playgoers for A Colonial Girl, uneven attendance in Burlington, and a sensational incident involving Miss Marion I Shirley in The Parish Priest. It also covers debates over The Degenerates in Pittsburgh, Ben Hur and The Lula Minister profits, Lilian Russell’s diamond collar, and the Weber & Field ensemble.
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Portsmouth
Robinson Company
Robinson
Concord
White's Opera House
Burlington
New York
Ben Hur
Clong
Second Scheda Concert At Peirce Hall Features Marya Blazejewicz
Virtuoso violinist Otto C deScheda announces a grand instrumental concert at Peirce Hall Monday April 23 at eight o clock. He will be assisted by Polish pianist Marya Blazejewicz in her New England debut, a pupil of Moritz Moszkowski and holder of the Royal Berlin Conservatory gold prize. Program includes Schubert, Pagani, Mozart, Brahms, Schumann, Spohr, and Haydn works with the Scheda String Quartette and Piano Trio.
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Otto C. deScheda
Peirce Hall
deScheda
Misa Marya Blazejawicz
New England States
Haydn
Nou
Spel
Mozart
Scheda
Drang
Schumann
Brahms
He Scheda
Spohr
Fk. Scheda
Mr. Lerbieck
Scherso
Chapis
Blacejow
Miss Bazejewicz
Life Motion Pictures At The Opera
The Robinson Opera company at Masse Hall will present a bioscope showing life motion pictures including the charge up San Juan Hill. Features include illustrated songs and Amazon marches with calcium and electricity effects. A different opera will be sung at every performance with special matinees on Wednesday and Saturday.
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Robinson Opera Company
Masse!hall
San Juan Hill
Amazon
Ovary
Penny Saved Is Penny Earned Ad Skewed Health Claim
Fragment from an old advertisement extols thrift and health benefits linked to Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills. It promotes economy by taking the medicine for vitality, blood purification, and disease prevention, touting 100 doses per bottle and urging consumption as prudent living.
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Ftlue
Local sports gossip notes Exeter win and league moves
Portsmouth bowled over by Exeter in a hard fought match as critics question local teams and Greenland contemplates a league exit after tonight’s Unity clash. Basketball previews promise big crowds with Unity Wapanago Kitterys Maplewoods and high school baseball prep continues as Calapoon golfers eye strong season.
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Portsmouth
Exeter
Wapanago
Unities
Greenland
Unity Club
Kitterys
Maplewoods
Marine Baseball
Dover Pair Wed In Dover Marriage Bond
State news item reports Dover residents Fred E. Littlefield and Alice M. Hard wed on Thursday. Also notes sheriff Jeremiah H. to Niles resignation under pressure, court terms in Exeter begin April 10, and several local obituaries, fines, and institutional openings.
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Fred E. Littlefield
Alice M. Hard
Dover
Supreme Court
Exeter
Blodgett
W. L. Anderson
First Congregational Church of
L. H. Thayer
Portsmouth
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