Eliot Scores Machine Men at National Civil Service Reform Meet
The National Civil Service Reform League held its annual meeting at the city club with Charles W. Eliot of Harvard urging reform to curb spoils politics. BE. Dana Durand outlined Census work, noting 70 000 appointments in 1910 and the need for clerical, supervisory, and special agent staff to support the decennial census.
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New York
National Civil Service Reform League
City Club
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard
BE. Dana Durand
Eliot
United States
Civil Service Reform League
Durand
Census Bureau
Washington
Ballet at Opera Dazzles Boston Audience
The article reviews a ballet with dazzling light effects and musical numbers, praising Miss Fuller and the muses, the dramatic "Cremation" scene, and a series of encores. It notes strong audience response and anticipates more performances, with Henry Russell pleased by the reception. It also covers the Cavalleria Rusticana performance and previews Verdi's Rigoletto with Lipkowska and Baklanoff in the cast.
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Lght
Miss Fuller
Ures
Constantino
Turiddu
Mme. Boninsegna
Miss Roberts
Lola
Miss Rogers
Mama Lucia
Fornari
Alfie
Miss Lipkowska
Fuller and Muses Dancers at Boston Opera House
Lole Fuller and her Muses dancers presented a color rhythm performance at the Boston Opera House. Miss Von Axen and Miss Orchidee opened the program, with comparisons to Isadora Duncan and emphasis on light driven stage design and shifting backdrops.
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Lole Fuller
Boston Opera House
Miss Fuller
Boston
Miss von Axen
Miss Orchidee
Attack on Mayor and aldermen sparks council clash
In a heated Common Council session Mayor Hibbard faced criticism from Councilman Donovan over an order to transfer funds between departments. Councilmen Joyce Burrows and Friedman were among others attacked as debates over city finances and the Children’s Institutions department dominated the meeting. The council approved pension for Elizabeth Dinneen despite the mayoral veto.
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Hibbard
Board of Aldermen and Children’s Institutions
Lee M. Friedman
Common Council
John J. Donovan
Ward 7
Hacket
Donovan
Mr. Friedman
Burrows
Ward
Children's Institutions Department
Friedman
Children’s Institutions Department
Elizabeth Dinneen
Nathaniel Dinneen
Fire Department
Morse asserts bid for new trial after jury misconduct claims
Charles W. Morse, the convicted banker sentenced to 15 years in Atlanta, says government may prove its case but he fears no remedy if denied a new trial. He claims jurors drank and were influenced by paid prosecution agents, and awaits the circuit court hearing on his bid for another jury review.
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New York
Charles W. Morse
Atlanta
United States Circuit Court
United State Circuit Court of Appeals
Morse
Tfll
United States
Thompson Wins Divorce In Brookline Domestic Case
Edward S. Thompson was granted a divorce from Sally Candage Thompson by Chief Justice Aiken in Norfolk superior Court on statutory grounds. He won custody of two children, Edward aged four and Samuel aged two. Mrs Thompson, not present, sought counsel fees. Thompson testified to a July 16, 1909 wedding anniversary guest list including Louis B Broadhead.
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Edward S. Thompson
Sally Candage
Brookline Society
Aiken
Norfolk
Parker House
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