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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1911
Page
14
Mrs Susan W FitzGerald the sole woman in the school committee race says the Public School Association released a story challenging her eligibility. The statement was issued last night and aims to shift the blame to the association.
Statements dispute Mrs. Susan W. FitzGerald's school committee eligibility under the act of 1905. The Public School Association has studied the issue but taken no action while noting she became a Boston resident last June and registered on November 8. A protest deadline passed and the group hints at actions to come as legal questions loom.
Admiral George Dewey marked his 74th birthday in Washington by staying active at his desk twelve years after most officers must retire. President Taft and Secretary Hilles visited as he received well wishers from naval and army senior officers and planned to join the New Year’s reception at the White House.
Dorothea Gilder Coleman known as Dorothea Coleman, daughter of late poet Richard Watson Gilder, debuted last night in a Broadway production in a small role. The Century Magazine editor was noted for his literary work.
A special grand jury returned a seven count indictment against five prisoners held without bail at Charles Street Jail. Police accuse them of causing the death of Mary Bolduc, 20, a Manchester mill operative, whose body was found in the apartment of Jennie H. Shattuck, 47 Woodlawn Street, Forest Hills.
Mrs Annie M Reed and Miss Mary A ONeil indicted as principals in an illegal operation linked to Dr John P Ferguson of Manchester New Hampshire. Ferguson named as accessory before and after the fact in four counts. Mrs Shattuck and Hattie Mildred Hezlitt also charged in four counts as accessories. Suffolk grand jury convened to clear the case before Clarence V Richeson's trial. Two indictments issued one for instrument use and one for unknown means. Bail expected for all five. arraignment likely next week.
Miss Sadie Isaacs of Dorchester known as Isabella Gompers and niece of Samuel Gompers announced her engagement to Myer N. Levy a pianist active in Boston and New York. The wedding date will be set later. Their romance began in childhood near each other and renewed after a 1900s concert where Levy accompanied Isaacs.
Testimony in the government’s case against the meat packers details a Tuesday meeting routine in Chicago, alleged price fixing, and a network of executives including Gustavus F. Swift and Armour officials. Judge Carpenter reserved ruling on key motions as defense and prosecutors argued over pre July 1 1905 testimony and an immunity plea.
W Morgan Shuster, American treasurer general of Persia, told the cabinet he would hand over his accounts when a successor is named. He expressed concern for 14 American assistants awaiting decision. Reports from Tabriz say fighting lulls. Shiraz notes a fresh attack near Kazeroon. Russian casualties in Tabriz total about 100 with bodies burned.
A bill filed by Representative John C. Sanborn of Lawrence would ban conveyances to polling places and the use of checkers solicitors watchers or any persons aiding a candidate. The reform targets influencing voters and campaign activity at elections in the state.
Mrs George A Hibbard wife of the late mayor denied reports she is quitting the stage due to illness. She explained she is severing ties with the Lynn stock company for a better opportunity and will continue on the stage.
Tonight the aldermanic chamber will host a showdown over a $1,500,000 municipal garbage contract. The two lowest bidders are Boston Development and Sanitary Company of Brooklyn and Boston Disposal Company of Boston. The Chamber of Commerce backs Brooklyn. the Mayor backs Boston.
The Charitable Irish Society may host President Taft at its St. Patrick's Day dinner on March 17. Taft declined an invitation from labor leader John Mitchell to attend Lackawanna Penn. and said he would likely attend a celebration in Boston if he goes to one.
Maurice Maeterlinck, the Belgian author, is due to arrive in New York tomorrow. He has a 2000 franc wager with Henry Russell of the Boston Opera Company that he can enter the city without a single American newspaper photographer getting a plate of him. The marine department of the newspapers’ camera army awaits at the pier to win the wager for Mr. Russell.
An unidentified man about 45, poorly dressed, drowned in the Muddy River behind Eliot Hospital near Audubon road. Patrick J. Barry and Thomas J. Mitchell, Roxbury workers, attempted rescue at 11 pm, but could not reach him. Police recovered the body after a half hour of dragging. a handkerchief with the letter J was found.
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