Small City Election Faces Six Candidates for City Council and School Board
A city election today features six candidates for three city council seats and two for the single school board vacancy. Walter L. Collins John J. Attridge James A. Watson and Lewis J. Hewitt vie for council, while Frances G. Curtis and Isaac Harris contest the school post. Voters in 221 precincts across 26 wards will cast ballots under check lists with 123 253 eligible voters for the school board race.
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Walter L. Collins
John J. Attridge
James A
Jerry”) Watson
Lewis J. Hewitt
Frances G. Curtis
Isaac Harris
Ward 11
Citizens’ Municipal League
Joseph A. Maynard
Democratic City Committee
James A. Watson Leads Council Campaign Efforts
James A. Watson campaigned across meetings with optimism about winning one of the three council seats. Isaac Harris conducted an auto tour, while Mayor Fitzgerald’s remarks criticized Miss Curtis and boosted Harris in the School Board contest. Democratic committee action was absent but supporters urged Watson. Eleventh hour circulars favored Harris in Wards.
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James Donovan
Andrew J. Peters
Miss Curtis
James A. Watson
Isaac Harris
Fitzgerald
Harris
Democratic City Committee
Jerry” Watson
Watson
Arlington Girl Wins D A R Scholarship at Jackson College
Miss Isabelle Cameron of Arlington earns the Warren Prescott Chapter D A R scholarship at Jackson College proving notable academic merit and civic involvement.
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Isabelle Cameron
Arlington
Warren Prescott
Jackson College
Two Scholarships Awarded by D A R in Jackson Essay Contest
Miss Isabelle Cameron and Miss Leslie Hooper won the Warren Prescott chapter D A R scholarships for best essays on historical or patriotic topics. Cameron led with an essay praising colonial women writers over men as judges from Jackson College evaluated the entries.
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Isabelle Cameron
Arlington
Leslie Hooper
Jackson College
Jackson
Warren Prescott
Cameron
Edwin C. Bolles
Dixon
A. J. Andrews
A. H. Gilman
SCORES THE MAYOR FOR PRESSURE ON VOTERS
Frances G Curtis, candidate for the school committee, alleged Mayor Fitzgerald pressured city employees to back her opponent to aid the Democratic party in next year’s mayoralty race. Curtis spoke after a campaign rally at Anna Mitchell’s home in Concord Square and predicted a larger vote tomorrow.
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Fitzgerald
Democratic Party
Frances G. Curtis
Public School Association For
Anna Mitchell
Concord Square
Friends of Good Government
Boston
Miss Curtis
Harris in Auto Tour as School Board Candidate Bids Farewell
Isaac Harris on the final night of his campaign toured Boston neighborhoods by car to urge victory by a large margin. He defended his race as issue driven, denied a political motive, and pledged to serve the city’s public schools if elected.
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Isaac Harris
Boston
Public School Association Denounces Ward 11 Circular
The Public School Association disclaims endorsement of a city wide circular urging to keep Ward 11 politics out of the public schools. It says prominent signers did not authorize their names and did not see the circular until print. The group condemns the late hour campaign in Boston.
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The
Public School Association
Ward 11
Boston
Charles F. R. Foss
Pearl in oyster found by Cliftondale woman
Mrs H A Dunn of 474 Central Avenue Cliftondale found a perfectly round glossy pearl in an oyster last Saturday night. A local jeweler valued it at 100 dollars but she refused the offer saying she will wait for a higher price or have it set in a ring or pin.
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Boston
H. A. Dunn
Central Avenue
Cliftondale
Mrs. Dunn
Appointment Mixup Over McCarthy Police Appointment
Chelsea aldermen faced a mixup over withdrawing Francis A. McCarthy’s name from consideration for police sergeant. Mayor Willard sent a withdrawal notice, City Solicitor James questioned power and precedent, and the board voted to lay the matter on the table after placing the mayoral communication on file.
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Chelsea
Francis A. McCarthy
James H. Malone
Willard
MacCarthy
James
McCarthy
Oil probe joke draws Boston mayor’s sharp reply
Attorney-General Wickersham urged Mayor Fitzgerald to probe oil prices among Boston retailers. The mayor said he already found wholesale prices rising from 10 to 17 cents and blamed the wholesale combination, calling the AG’s suggestion to investigate retailers a joke.
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Wickersham
Fitzgerald
Boston
George Davis to Coach Amherst College Baseball Team
George Davis former Chicago star and captain is secured to coach the Amherst College baseball squad for the coming season. Captain Steve Partenheimer and the athletic board endorse the choice. Davis played for the White Sox in 1908 after a sale from the New York club. He is credited by some with helping the White Sox win the world championship in 1996. Under his guidance Amherst is expected to field a strong team.
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George Davis
Chicago
Amherst College
Steve’’ Partenheimer
Athletic Board
Davis
White Sox
New York
Amherst
Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Medicine Ad
An advertisement touts a quick remedy for colds with laxative bromosine quinine tablets. It promises refunds if the cure fails and carries the EK. W. Group signature on each box.
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EK. W. Group
Father fears death hoax hits Harvard senior
A Cleveland stock broker received a phony Cambridge telegram claiming his son Marc Justin Grossman a Harvard senior was killed in an explosion. The hoax caused $50 in tolls and 24 hours of worry before being traced to a cruel prank.
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Harvard
Marc Justin Grossman
Grossman
Cleveland
Cambridge
Marc
Harvard Son in Brookline Hoax Telegram Misleads Father
A Cleveland father, seeking to learn if his son Marc Grossman was dead, telegraphed Harvard dorms and learned from friends that no explosion or death had occurred. Marc, found alive in Brookline, dismissed the alarm as a hoax.
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Harvard Yard
Grossman
Brookline
Cleveland
Cambridge
Marc
Mr. Grossman
Marc Grossman
Harvard
Burlesque House Planned Near Harvard Square
Cambridge reports a chain burlesque theatre aimed at Harvard students. Owner representatives eye a Putnam square area near Mt. Auburn street and Massachusetts avenue, close to the college yard and Harvard gold coast. Local merchants worry about impact on luxury spending, while students welcome the prospect. The faculty offers no comment.
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Harvard
Cambridge
University Town
Amherst Alumni Dinner Planned at Hotel Somerset
Amherst Alumni Association of Boston to host what may be the largest dinner at the Hotel Somerset next Monday at 6 p m. President Meiklejohn will speak in his first public address as Amherst's chief executive. Harvard President A Lawrence Lowell will welcome him and Reverend Dr John Timothy Stone trustee from Chicago will attend to represent western alumni. The reception committee promises music and entertainment.
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Amherst
Boston
Hotel
Somerset
Meiklejohn
A. Lawrence Lowell
Harvard University
John Timothy Stone
Chicago
National Express Co and Parcel Post Policy Statement
The National Express Company endorses the parcel post system effective Jan 1 1913 for shipments 11 pounds and under. Officials are urged to refrain from criticism and to focus on service efficiency while both express and parcel post serve the public. James C. Fargo, President, previews future facilities and cooperation with customers.
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National Express Company
Government Parcel Post
Parcel Post
Express
James C. Fargo
Start Fight in House for 3 Battleships
Washington Jan 13 The House fights over navy funding for the next fiscal year with advocates split between a two ship compromise and a push for three battleships. Secretary Meyer urged the three ship programme before the House naval affairs committee as the navy presses for three big fighting ships.
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Washington
House
Meyer
House Naval Affairs Committee
Fresno Claim as Real Heir Shocks Melrose Court
Mrs. James Axford a former associate of Senator Daniel Russell testifies that Fresno Dan is the rightful heir to the Russell estate. James Spinney confirms Yvesno Dan as the missing Daniel Blake Russell in cross examination of Edward Preble a Fresno California realty figure and former Massachusetts resident.
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James Axford
Daniel Russell
Melrose
Fresno Dan
James Spinney
Russell
Yvesno Dan
Daniel Blake Russell
Edward Preble
Massachusetts
Fresno Cal
First National Bank Boston Holds Annual Clerks Dinner
The First National Bank of Boston hosted its clerks at the Exchange Club last night in an informal annual dinner. Directors spoke and the clerks provided entertainment as about 950 attendees enjoyed the event.
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First National
First National Bank of Boston
Exchange Club
Complimentary Dinner Planned for Uncle Joe Cannon
Washington January 18 Democrats and Republicans in the house plan a complimentary dinner for Uncle Joe Cannon at the end of his long service. A joint committee will meet tomorrow to finalize arrangements.
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Joe Cannon
Washington
Joe
Cannon
Hrouse
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