Moody to resign as Attorney General July 1
Washington reports Attorney-General William H. Moody will resign effective July 1 after defeat in Chicago beef trust cases. Speculation grows Roosevelt cabinet reorganization with Secretary Bonaparte named as Moody’s likely successor, amidst Navy Department leadership instability following Secretary Long’s retirement.
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White House
Knox
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Navy Department
Long
Paul Morton
Nominations Sent to Senate for Diplomatic and Federal Posts
The President transmitted nominations to the Senate including Henry B. MacFarland for Commissioner of the District of Columbia, Albert Halstead as Consul at Birmingham, George Lorillard as Secretary of the embassy to Rio de Janeiro, Charles Richardson as Secretary of the legation at Copenhagen, John M. Vogell as Collector of Customs for Castine District, and postmasters Benjamin Barnes of New Jersey and Fr. B. Williams of Enfield New Hampshire.
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Eng
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Rio de Janeiro
George
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New Hampshire
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Enfield
Electric Sign Offers Low-Cost Onsite Advertising
The Edison Electric Illuminating Company of Boston promotes an 80 cent weekly Electric Sign that pays for itself with ongoing display. A Contract Agent can provide estimates and experiences upon request via letter, phone, or Oxford 1150.
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3 Head Place
Revolting Aldermen Again Hold Up Sewer Loan
The Boston city board delays a $1 million sewer loan as Alderman Bangs leads a revolt. Antagonists like Martin Lomasney push a civil service bill aimed at hindering Mayor Fitzgerald. Embankment and metropolitan council clashes persist. fate of the Lomasney bill hangs in the Senate.
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State Board of Arbitration
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Logue Takes Temporary Charge of Building Department
Charles H. Logue, schoolhouse commissioner, assumed control of the building department yesterday after James Mulcahy’s resignation and a 30 day leave. Logue does not view the post as permanent, though the Mayor desires his longer tenure, and he is expected to hold the office for about a month.
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Charles H. Logue
James Mulcahy
Mr. Logue
Senate confirms postmaster nominations for New Hampshire and Ohio
In Washington on April 2 the Senate confirmed postmaster appointments for J T Welch of Dover New Hampshire and K E Pike of Franklin Ohio as part of a slate of nominations.
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Dover
Boston Area Fair and Warmer This Week
The forecast calls for fair skies in Boston and vicinity on Tuesday and Wednesday with gradually rising temperatures. Light variable winds shift to east to southeast and remain gentle to brisk as conditions warm across New England.
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Vicinity
New England
Weather Doubt Cast Over Yesterday's Temperature Readings
The weather page reports a uncertain forecast for yesterday and lists a series of temperature readings from Thompson's Spa at 219 Washington Street. Temperatures show a low of 31 and a high around 38 with an average of 34, noting yesterday was neither clearly spring nor winter.
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Lacie
Ice prices to rise in summer as shortages bite city
Boston residents face higher ice costs amid a coal strike and scarce supply. Officials warn hospitals and charities will feel the impact, with the ice rise threatening food safety and welfare programs. Community groups urge careful coping as providers anticipate greater need.
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New England
Boston Nationals Move to Virginia After Win
Boston Nationals depart for Virginia following a 6 to 3 victory over Charleston. Collins' squad, regulars, triumph 10 to 2 against Yanigans as American Olympic athletes set sail today. Baldwin defeats Goodman on four in the 15th. Sarvard authorities delay verdict on new football rules. Schoolboy crews shaken. no bill climb for autoisis April 19.
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Mrs Dowie Turns Against Elijah II In Zion Overthrow
Chicago April 2 At a formal meeting announcing the overthrow of John Mexander Dowie Elijah II of Zion 5000 church members applauded when Dowie was accused by Overseer Speicher and others Mrs Jane Dowie wife of the first apostle denounced the prophet with the text Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor Informed details of Dowie's expulsion appear on page 2
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Elijah II
Zion
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Speicher
Jane Dowie
Cambridge Blind Pianist Named in $10,000 Alimony Suit
Alfred B. Schoales of Cambridge sues Harry Welch a Cambridge resident known as a blind pianist for alienation of his wife Sarah J. Schoales alleging she left the home on March 2 1906. The complaint details Welch long service in the militia his eye injury and piano renown. Attorneys listed are Kr W Campbell for the plaintiff and Stone Dalinger and Bancroft for the defense.
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Alfred Schoales
Franklin Street
Kr. W. Campbell
Stone
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Panic at Franklin Square House Endangers Edith Crowell
Miss Edith Crowell 22 of West Dennis caused a panic yesterday by shouting Fire in the Franklin Square House. Dramas of agitation followed as she battled her father and two physicians, then calmed and claimed she was only joking. Sister Florence Crowell explained Edith’s past health decline after Boston University and Hyannis Normal School studies.
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Florence Crowell
Edith
Boston University
Hyannis
Boston
Levi Crowell
U. S
Fear Russia China clash feared near Harbin
A Harbin telegram reports imminent hostilities between Russian and Chinese troops. It claims Chinese forces, influenced by Japan, advance as Russian demobilization stops and General Grosekoff orders preparations for possible emergencies.
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Russkoe Slavo
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Chelsea Aldermen in fiery inquest over graft charges
Chelsea Aldermen clash in a tense meeting amid name calling and threats to blows. They form a three member committee to probe the investigating committee and its 1200 page big book testimony. The session features sharp exchanges and accusations of unfairness as rivals defend their fathers and positions.
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Chelsea
Alderman Young
Young
de Rochemont
O'Brien
Dick Turpin
Captain Kidd
Today and Baer to Be Held at Noon
The report notes a noontime hearing as the tense struggle persists. Authorities, led by figures unnamed in the fragment, press for resolution amid ongoing operator resistance.
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Baer
Strike Order During Negotiations
In New York on April 2 the hard coal trust head George F. Iner and miners union leader John Mitchell plan a 10 o'clock meeting to try to settle wage and hour terms. The outcome will affect the ongoing 170000 strong anthracite strike while 350000 soft coal miners await a signed scale with operators led by Frank Robbins.
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George F.lner
John Mitchell
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Mitchell
Frank Robbins
New York Evokes Quiet Start to Mine Labor Talks
In New York on April 2 the eve of a second meeting between anthracite mine workers and operators shows no clear path to an outcome. Both sides refrain from predictions, remain hopeful, and acknowledge only initial moves. President Mitchell arrived from Indianapolis and set up headquarters at the Ashland House amid private remarks of harmony and adherence to the suspension order.
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Indianapolis
Ashland House
Mining Strike Ties Up Anthracite Regions Except Oxford Colliery
In Philadelphia on April 2 a complete suspension of mining hit the anthracite fields with Oxford colliery near Scranton the sole exception. About 500 workers and 1200 tons daily capacity kept running. No union labor was imported, and pickets appeared at some colliery approaches while washeries operated in Scranton area.
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Oxford
Scranton
Mitchell
Moran Hints at Coal Price Probe if Evidence Emerges
District Attorney Moran said he could not act against coal dealers until he had evidence of a conspiracy to raise coal prices. He noted a single dealer price hike followed by others would not prove a conspiracy. He did not discuss details but suggested a possible investigation if prices rise without reason.
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Cheney
Alderman Warren
Moran
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