White chosen acting superintendent to succeed Brooks
The School Board elected Maurice P. White as acting superintendent to replace Stratton D. Brooks, who leaves Boston April 30 to become president of the University of Oklahoma. Until a permanent successor is named, White will supervise schools with delegated powers and assume full control May 1.
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Maurice P. White
Stratton D. Brooks
Boston
University of Oklahoma
Brooks
White
Parker Reappointed Assistant Superintendent for Six Years
Walter S. Parker gains a six year term starting Sept 1 but must retire at 70 under compulsory rules. Detroit’s Prof. H S Courtis to test grades 3 through 8 in arithmetic for speed and accuracy, guiding progress charts. Budget set at 3290 this year and 2800 next year for the testing program.
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Walter S. Parker
Parker
A. Courtis
Detroit
Mich
Courtis
Horace Mann
Charles W. French
Joseph L. Powers
William E. Smith
Ralph GC. Benedict
High School of Commerce
Arthur J. Fotch
Lester Hart
Brighton
George F. Hatch
Sidney Peterson
Charlestown
John W. Reagan
Dorchester High
Stephen J. Murdock
Arthur W. Ross
East Boston
Arthur M. Butler
South Boston
John H. Furfey
West Roxbury
Leon C. Coleman
Arthur F. O'’Maley
Mechanic Arts
Edmund F. Field
Ambrose B. Warren
Hyde Park
Howard F. Stevens
William F. Rice
Typo Candidate Touring Canada on Union Campaign
Fred Barker of Spokane Washington progressive candidate for the presidency of the International Typographical Union is in Ottawa en route from Toronto to Montreal on a campaign tour. He opposes James M. Lynch president of the union in the May 15 election expected to draw about 45 000 votes including 4500 in Canada.
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Ottawa
Ont
Fred Barker
Spokane
Wash
International Typographical Union
Toronto
Montreal
James M. Lynch
Canada
Rexall Hair Tonic Promises Free Trial in Boston Ad
An advertisement offers Rexall 93 Hair Tonic with a bold guarantee to grow hair or refund all money after a trial of up to four bottles. It targets bald individuals, claims high success rates, and invites Boston residents to try the remedy at no risk with no obligation.
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Boston
Bosn
Rexall
Liggett’s
Washington and
N Streets
Temple Place
South
New Chief of Police in Revere
Ralph N. Butterworth was deposed after 12 days as Revere chief of police. Fred S. Sackett, former Norwood chief, was appointed in his place at a special Board of Selectmen meeting amid a civil service vote.
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Ralph N. Butterworth
Revere
Fred S. Sackett
Norwood
Board of Selectmen
Cox Named Speaker Pro Tem in Boston Legislature
Representative Channing H. Cox of Ward 10 Boston is designated by Speaker Cushing to act as speaker pro tem. The House accepts the speaker’s wishes under a liberal interpretation of Rule 7, which until yesterday required a speaker pro tem only after three days absence by the speaker.
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Channing H. Cox
Ward 10
Boston
Cushing
Cox
Charles L. Underhill
Somerville
Martin Lomasney
Holmes
Kingston
Ashburn
Worcester
Washburn
Chestnut Street
Lund
Town Hall TossUps End With Sackett Victory Amid Turmoil
The turnaround from Butterworth to Sackett hinged on one vote by Selectman William W. Gordon, brother-in-law of Chief Sackett. Critics claim the special meeting was a political tactic while supporters argue Sackett’s experience justified the choice. The town also saw a record voter turnout as 1288 ballots were cast.
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Butterworth
Sackett
William W. Gordon
Gordon
Board of Selectmen
Andrew Casassa
Ernest Acker
Butterworth When Seen Last Night Refused To Make Any Statement. ‘ Mr. Sackett
Ernest. Acker
Bruno Hartung
Beachmont
Andrew A. Casassa
Frank H. Farrell
Mr. Sackett
Cambridge Couple Tragedy Prompts Autopsy Inquiry
Mrs Catherine Healey 108 Banks Street Cambridge was found dead in her bed yesterday afternoon. Her husband John J Healey claims he awoke to find her dead and was arrested on suspicion. Medical Examiner Dr William Swan ordered an autopsy after questioning the husband’s account and the body was sent to the morgue. Healey, a laborer out of work, could not explain the discolorations on his wife’s body.
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Catherine Healey
Banks Street
Cambridge
John J. Healey
William D. Swan
Healey
Swan
W S B Mathews Dies at 75 Longtime Music Teacher and Critic
LEWISTON Me April 1 W S B Mathews aged 75 died today in Denver Colo after 60 years as a music teacher author and critic He was born in London NH in 1837 and leaves a wife Blanche Dingley Mathews two sons Albert P Mathews of Chicago University and John I Mathews a journalist He taught at Wesleyan Female College in Macon Ga studied music in Boston and at Highland University He was critic for the Chicago Record Herald and Chicago Tribune 1877 1887 and founded Music in 1891
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Lewiston
W. S. B. Mathews
Denver
Colo
London
N. H
Blanche Dingley Mathews
Frank L. Dingley
Albert P. Mathews
Chicago University
John I. Mathews
Mathews
Boston
Highland University
Illinois
Wesleyan Female College
Macon
Chicago Record-Herald
Chicago Tribune
Music
Wife of former British consul faces multi suit over forged notes
In Superior Civil Court Mrs Susan M Stuart and others were named defendants in a suit by Mrs Nettle Child as administratrix of William Childs estate seeking 3600 and interest on a note. The notes are alleged to bear Mrs Stuart and her husband Willoughby Stuart's signatures, which she claims are forged. Stuart, once British Consul at Boston, was declared insane in 1902.
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Susan M. Stuart
Nettle Child
William 8. Child
Stuart
Willoughby Stuart
Boston
Arioch Wentworth
Harvard Plans Aid to Opera Association
Harvard students and graduates formed a joint committee at a Harvard Union dinner to explore creating a Harvard Operatic Association. The aim is closer ties with the Boston Opera House to promote opera in Boston with support from undergraduates and alumni.
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Harvard Operatic Association
Harvard Union
Harvard
Boston Opera House
Freemont Smith
K. Hadden
H. Haskins
H. B. H. Ripley
Boston
Converse
Dean Hurlburt
Pierian Sodality
The
Musical Association
Opera House
Opera
Ice Trade Monopoly Alleged in Sherman Act Suit
James R. Corey and Jarvis W. Ferris sue in U S District Court claiming the American Ice Company and its subsidiaries Boston Ice Company and Independent Ice Company formed a New England monopoly. They allege price fixing guidance by company officers and that the Independent Company’s officers were told not to oppose Boston Ice. Plaintiffs seek treble damages under the act.
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The
American Ice Company
Ice Trust
Boston Ice Company
Independent Ice Company
James R. Corey
Jarvis W. Ferris
United States District Court
New England
Boston
Independent
Oler
Independent Company
Ice firm heads named in three company notices
Wesley M. Oler of New York president of the American Ice Company Frank J. Bartlett of Malden president of the Boston and George A. Taylor president of the Independent Ice Company are the individuals named.
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Wesley M. Oler
New York
American Ice Company
Frank J. Bartlett
Malden
Boston
George A. Taylor
Independent Ice Company
Doctor 79 Aims Walking Record In Recent March Spree
Dr W E Crockett of 435 Shawmut avenue South End age 79 has pursued a daily walking routine. In March he logged distances from five to eight miles with notable runs on March 13 15 17 22 26 totaling varied daily totals and a 15 mile stretch on Thursday March 26.
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W. E. Crockett
Shawmut Avenue
South End
Crockett
L Street
CAXATIVE REMEDY PROMISED TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY
Ad promises a one day cure for colds using Bromide and Quinine tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. E. W. Grove’s signature appears on each box. Price listed as 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
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Chickering
Underhill
Sue
Duey Champagne
Cook’s
American Wine Co
St. Louis, Mo
Operatic Association For
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G. R. Fearing
Henry §. Thompson
Nicholas Roosevelt
Russell
Henry Russell
Independent Co
Big
C. C. Harvey Co
C. C. Harvey Co. Piano Club
Great Piano Club
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