Westboro murder trial shocks readers as verdicts near
The article notes a sensational conclusion to the murder case of Dwight P. Chapman in Westboro, involving Harry C. and Elnora Baker. Earlier, a woman described as a wife who married and separated, and who served two years for vitriol splashing, is mentioned in connection with the period’s legal turbulence. The piece ends with a cross-page continuation reference to Page 12 First Col.
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City council control to GG A with wide voter support
Voters decisively approve GG A gaining control of the city council while endorsing the proposed slicing of common by a large majority. In school matters Bogan and D Connor win seats on the school committee, and Abrahams loses.
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Massachusetts Senate Backs Teacher Pay Rise Bill
The Massachusetts Senate voted 25 to 12 in favor of a $600 yearly raise for Boston school teachers, replacing an earlier $384 measure after a brief debate led by Senator John J. Walsh. The article notes rumors of a veto by Governor May.
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Edwards Promotion Hindered by War Office Policy
Secretary Baker stated that there is no chance of Brigadier General Edwards being promoted to major general during the current administration. New England seniors and representatives pressed for the promotion citing his command of the 26th Division and popularity, but Baker warned the issue is difficult amid broader seniority and political factors.
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Baker
Edwards
New England
Vote totals show no increases in license majority and council results
The city election yields no uptick in license majority versus last year. Results show candidates Ford Brickley Watson McDonald Cassidy Meat Jennings Kelley McCarthy Cater Scannell with vote totals 3,313 2,824 2,554 and others. Cassidy elected.
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Scannell
Complete Vote for School Committee Outcome
The voting results show individuals Bogan O Connor and McLaughlin elected to the school committee alongside Abrahams. O Connor and McLaughlin receive the highest totals and secure seats in this completed election update.
Post Need 300 Autos to Deliver Presents
The Boston Post Santa Claus appeal seeks 300 residents to lend their cars for three days before Christmas to deliver gifts to children. The effort aims to complete deliveries by Christmas Eve and avoid disappointing those who have written in.
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Forecast for New England and Mid-Atlantic Weather
Cloudy and colder conditions prevail in Boston area on Wednesday with partial sunshine and brisk west and northwest winds. Thursday turns fair and cold across northern New England and southern New England with continued frigid conditions and light to moderate winds.
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Local Property Figures List Names Two Boston Officials
The document lists values for Boyston Street properties and credits Francis J W Ford of South Boston and David J Brickley of West Roxbury among the names. The numbers 23 414 and 23 300 appear alongside 16 101 and 15 859 in the record as property tallies.
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Francis J. W. Ford
South Boston
David J. Brickley
West Roxbury
Desperate Case Exposed in Santa Tenement
A widow and her four children faced freezing conditions in a poorly furnished Santa scene when the Post Santa found them cold and hungry. The mother burned paper for heat as there was no money for coal or wood and the kids faced hunger due to debt and poverty.
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Santa Claus
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Baby Doll” Baker
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