School board to ask state aid for buildings and pensions
At a special meeting the Board authorized Superintendent Stratton Brooks and Secretary Apollonio to draft bills seeking state appropriations for additional school buildings and pension system amendments. The measures target overcrowded schools and maintenance of city industrial schools, with plans to present at the next regular meeting and the upcoming Legislature.
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Stratton PD
Brooks and
Secre
Tary Apollonio
Brooks
Boston
Dudley
Mechanic Arts
Achille Forte
Hanover Street
North End
Civil Service Commissioners
Fitzgerald and Storrow Campaign Strain Revealed
A historical Boston mayoral race highlights the physical toll on candidates Fitzgerald and Storrow. Both men endured long days, limited sleep, and extensive travel as experts estimate campaign costs from modest to six figures.
How They Felt The Day After Fitzgerald Victory
Mayor elect John F. Fitzgerald appeared in first class physical trim after a hard fought election. Opponent James J. Storrow also came out in fine shape, while Mayor George A. Hibbard was ill in bed and Nathaniel H. Taylor said he lost no sleep or weight during the campaign.
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Mr. Fitzgerald
Seaies
Fitzgerald
Storrow
James J. Storrow
Mr. Storrow
Robert L. Norton
John F. Fitzgerald
George A. Hibbard
Nathaniel H. Taylor
Preity Wives Win Decrees in Divorce Session
Judge King presided as three divorce cases drew attention for the youth and beauty of the petitioners. Alice T. Mahaffy of Boylston street won a decree from John F. Mahaffy for desertion. Ella Sitner, once of 7 Ashland street, secured a decree against Louis Sitner, claiming cruel treatment and overindulgence in alcohol. they were married in Paris in 1907.
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King
Superior Court
Alice T. Mahaffy
Boylston Street
John F. Mahaffy
Ella Sitner
Ashland Street
Louis
Paris
Boston Veteran Firemen Association Elects Officers
The Boston Veteran Firemen Association elected officers including President John M. French and First Vice President George F. Hamilton. Other leaders named were Winslow B. Lucas, Isaac K. Jennings, Henry E. Thompson, John Taylor and several board directors. The engine foreman is Fred D. B. Will. During the year there have been 15 deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Veteran Firemen’s Association
John M. French
George F. Hamilton
Winslow B. Lucas
Isaac K. Jennings
Henry E. Thompson
John Taylor
C. ©. Wilson
John A. Preston
Thomas A.tayler
Joseph Halstrick
Felix Smith
Benjamin F. Underhill
Fred D. B. Will
Building Fund Grows for Cambridge YWCA Project
The Cambridge YWCA gained 29000 toward a 100000 building fund, acquiring a central city plot with three old houses and a gymnasium. Plans call for a new Temple Street structure with classrooms, library, employment bureau, dining and rest rooms, and home-like living spaces for women newcomers. Headquarters are at 7 Temple Street under an executive committee including Mrs. Rivinius and others.
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Cambridge Young Women's Christian Association
Temple Street
Margaret Fuller
Cherry Street
F. C. Rivinius
Joseph Williams
N. F. Lincoln
J.L. Paine
T. H. Raymond
Austin C. Wellington
G. M. Marsters
J. F. Danskin
Russel Snow
Spinners strike Nockeye Mills demanding 66 hour week
Sixty female and juvenile workers at the Nockeye cotton mills in Fitchburg walk out over pay and hours, seeking the same weekly wage they earned under a 68 hour schedule while there is no labor organization among the strikers.
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Fitchburg
Nockeye
Farmers as Price Reducers Debate in New England Meeting
President William C. Brown warns of an industrial crisis and urges a continental farmer defense to raise production and lower living costs. Governor Draper opposes national railroad ownership and supports state regulation. George A. Post calls for outcomes from railroad leaders meeting President Taft.
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Greater Boston
New England
Alaska-Yukon Fur Co
United States
Brown
William C. Brown
New York Central Lines
Paul Revere
West
Europe
New England Railroad Club
Somerset
Draper
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf
Massachusetts
George A. Post
Railway Business Association
Taft
Towle Will Bequest to Somerville Hospital In Probate
The will of James Towle of Somerville was filed in Cambridge Probate Court yesterday. The principal bequest is $500 to the Somerville Hospital, with the income to be devoted to worthy charity.
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James Towle
Somerville
Probate
Cambridge
Somerville Hospital
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37Th St
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Temple Place
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