Storrow Gains 13 Votes in Boston Recount
The Boston recount by election commissioners at Faneuil Hall shows James J. Storrow gaining 13 votes over Mayor-elect John F. Fitzgerald, reducing Fitzgerald’s plurality to 1402. Official totals: Storrow 45 775, Fitzgerald 47 177, Taylor 613, Hibbard 1814. Storrow up 18 citywide, Fitzgerald up 5, Hibbard up 6, Taylor unchanged.
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Recount Clears 13-Vote Discrepancy in City Election
Officials announced official returns at 10 and notified hotels by telephone. Bets on the result topped 100000 with pools of 25000 at Clark's Hotel and 26000 with another commissioner. A counting hiccup in Ward 25 Precinct 4 was resolved. Storrow advocate protested but was overruled. Fitzgerald supporters praised accuracy. Final ward totals awaited.
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Child of Clark Dies in Farmhouse Blaze
Eva Alfred Clark, 7, daughter of John Clark of Lewiston Missouri, died in a fire at 6 15 last night in the Clark home. The blaze started in the adjoining barn and spread, trapping the child as rescuers fought the flames. Firemen, urged by the frantic mother, could not reach her in time as heat and flames overwhelmed attempts at rescue.
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John Clark
Clark
Fr. John’s Medicine for Colds Marks 50 Years of Use
A concise note highlights Fr. John’s Medicine for Colds celebrating half a century of sale and suggested effectiveness. No further context or figures provided.
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Ex-Mayor Hart urges party shifts on birthday
On his 81st birthday ex Mayor Thomas N Hart says Massachusetts could gain from a Republican to Democratic Governor change and from Lodge's retirement He criticizes Plan 2 and notes Storrow Kelcher and Donovan allied with Democrats cost him defeat He warns against Matthews’ charter reform move.
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Ex-Mayor criticizes charter reform in Boston politics
The ex mayor blames Governor Draper and the Republican Legislature for foisting charter reform on Boston and warns the party of disastrous consequences. He urges a Democratic shift in the State House and hints at a possible change in the Legislature and even the U S Senator next year.
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Nathan Matthews
United States
Liberal losses widen in counties in yesterday's polling
London reports a sharp Liberal setback as results from yesterday reveal losses approaching double the eight seats expected. The counties show less support for tariff reform than boroughs, challenging the Liberal belief that influence was confined to urban areas. Continued on Page 7 Second Column.
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Seeress Warns of Impending American Financial Crash
Paris in January 1910 features Mme. de Thebes the seeress predicting a 1900s style crash for America. She warns of a period of murders and crises through March and says the earth faces a planet tied upheaval. She cautions America will pay a dear price for riches as youth and prosperity clash with age.
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America
Comet New to Astronomers Appears Bright Over Harvard
Astronomers confirm the recent bright celestial visitor is a completely new addition to astronomical knowledge. No photographs could be taken at Harvard Observatory due to clouds after sunset.
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ICC Cuts Boot and Shoe Freight Rate to 9 1 2 Cents
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that the 1 00 per 100 pounds rate on less than carload shipments of boots and shoes from Boston and New York to Atlanta is excessive. The new rate of 9 1/2 cents per 100 pounds will take effect April 1. Education pays a Burdett Business College training advertisement.
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Harvard Actress Tries Suicide By Iodine At Roxbury Home
Lillian Sprague an amateur actress and employee at the home of Professor H A Torrey of Harvard attempted suicide at her Roxbury residence 24 Dana street by drinking iodine yesterday. Police report findings are not yet complete.
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Roxbury
Tragic incident links Cambridge theft report to Sprague
Mrs. Torrey reported clothing stolen from her home prompting Cambridge police to visit Lillian Sprague. The girl, found with an empty vial, was hospitalized after the incident that followed a note of attempted self harm. Sprague, a blonde actress and amateur theater figure in Boston, had recently lived with Mrs. Torrey.
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Arrest of Doctor in Somerville Links Crime to Domestic
Dr William M Colby 41 of 59 Cedar Street Somerville arrested at midnight in connection with an operation on Mary Carney a domestic at 829 Boylston Street Boston. William J Hallahan 42 a janitor in the same building also arrested as an accessory. Carney is in critical condition at Boston City Hospital and both suspects were hospitalized after identification by the girl.
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Boston City Hospital
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Lights go out in Worcester plunging city in darkness
At 10:40 p m tonight the Worcester city lights failed and outages spread. Electricians rushed to locate the cause and restore power but by press time the current remained off. Theatre crowds streamed into the streets after performances as the city faced an unexpected blackout.
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Remarkable Irish Society Leader Jeremiah W Fogarty Dies
Jeremiah W Fogarty longtime secretary of the Charitable Irish Society and veteran city assessor official at Roxbury died at his home 88 Moreland Street Roxbury after 23 years in the society and 34 years as an expert accountant in the assessors office at City Hall.
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Boston readies no meat clubs to curb meat prices
Boston plans a mass meeting at Faneuil Hall to mirror Cleveland’s no meat clubs. Prominent meat buyers support the plan and say action to form similar clubs will follow.
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Market Unease Over Meat Prices Linked to Trusts
A Post reporter found broad consumer unease in Quincy and Fanueil markets amid Cleveland meat price agitation. Retailers blame trusts for higher costs while a beef firm cites a 3 percent gross margin versus 26 percent for retailers. Prices at L F Abbott Co showed round steak at 28 cents, sirloin 28 to 28 1/2, rump 28 to 25, ribs 2 to 23 cents per pound.
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Will of Mrs Frances F Tabor Provides For Pets
The Malden philanthropist Frances F Tabor left most of her 73000 fortune to charities and arranged for distributions of stuffed canaries live parrots and any dogs she owned at death. The probate filing and administrator appointment occurred in East Cambridge Probate Court yesterday.
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Tabor Home Created For Aged In Arlington Will
The estate plans a large portion for a home for aged men and women in the former Tabor residence at 4 Lewis Street Arlington to be named the Tabor Home. The will requires occupants to strictly follow the Evangelical creed. Middlesex county lawyers find the provisions remarkable in several respects.
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Geagan 12 Year-Old Held After Halted Burglary
Newton police report James H Geagan a 12 year old boy was arrested at Mrs David Farquhar 136 Woodland Auburndale after entering the residence while Officer Richard Goode lay in wait He is already held on bonds pending a hearing on a warrant accusing forging and uttering two worthless checks.
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David Farqushar
Woodland Road
Auburndale
Richard Goode
Geagan
Burglar Captured After Night Door Noise
Mrs. Farquhar reported items missing over several nights. Police assigned Goode who waited for a repeat visit. Tonight Geagan appeared at the door, was seized, and held at West Newton police headquarters for arraignment on breaking and entering. Geagan, son of Patrick Geagan of 74 Grove street Auburndale, had prior charges for forged checks.
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Grove Street
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Johnson Steps On Man's Face In New York Incident
Jack Johnson the heavyweight champion was arrested in New York on felonious assault charges after stepping on Nathan Pinder's face during a cafe dispute sparked by Johnson refusing a drink. Johnson admitted striking Pinder and was released on $1000 bail as authorities considered next steps.
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George Little
Johnson
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Pinder
U S Coast at mercy of Japs statement at hearing
Representative Humphrey warned the House merchant marine committee that if war with Japan occurred the United States would be at the mercy of the invader for cost defenses. Representative McKinley of California supported the claim while the committee studied the Humphrey ship subsidy bill.
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Boston Forecast: Clouds, Rain Likely Then Clearing
Local forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for cloudy mornings with possible rain on Friday, followed by a clearing and cooler Saturday. New England outlook unsettled, then rain Friday with generally fair and colder conditions Saturday as winds shift from south to west. Mariners heading to European ports may encounter brisk winds and unsettled weather toward the Grand Banks.
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