Bank Teller Charles Muir Death After Confession
Charles T. Muir a paying teller at the Forty second Street branch of the Corn Exchange Bank shot himself after confessing a five year embezzlement of funds totaling 9068. He died at a hospital within an hour. He had been questioned by bank officers about a ledger discrepancy and said his accounts were short.
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Vincent Club Girls to Dance at Charity Bazaar
Arrangements are complete for a charity bazaar at Holm Lea in Brookline next Saturday. Society women will run booths, with a grand cafe chantant and theatre set in a grove of oaks. Performances from the Vincent and Hasty Pudding clubs include the hydrangea and motor dances conducted by Clarence Hay.
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Fall May Prove Fatal for William Collamore
William Collamore of Gloucester fell from a boatswain's chair while scraping the foremast of the Margaret Dillon at T wharf. He fell about 40 feet to the deck and was taken to Relief Hospital, where he is on the dangerous list.
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Gloucester
Margaret Dillon
T Wharf
Relief Hospital
Madonna and Saints painting donated to Museum of Fine Arts
An anonymous donor presented the mid-15th century painting Madonna and Saints by Sano di Pietro to the Museum of Fine Arts as a memorial of a pleasant friendship. The tri panel work shows Mary and Jesus with God the Father above, flanked by St Luke and St Catherine of Siena, on gold ground. It was purchased from the Nevin collection in Rome in May 1907 and is one of five works by the artist in the United States.
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Museum of Fine Arts
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Father
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Nevin
Rome
Chelsea Leaders Named In City and State Roles
William E. McClintock becomes Chelsea School Board member after a decade as city engineer and four years as alderman. Abraham C. Ratshesky, banker, serves on the Massachusetts State Board of Charity and leads United States Trust Company. Mark Wilmarth, Malden citizen, ex War Dept engineer and Boston sewer chief, now practicing civil engineer. George H. Dunham, manager for Cobb Bates Yerxa in Chelsea, sits on the Republican State Committee. Alton E. Briggs, Chelsea High principal, Republican. Colonel William D. Sohier, Beverly lawyer, ex legislator and road builder. Harold Parker, new Highway Commission chair, long-serving highway expert.
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Massachusetts State Board of Charity
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O’brien
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Beverly
Wolcott
Boston Journal
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California
Notable deaths and maritime news flash from across cities
Sir R G Reid of Montreal dies aged unknown. Shenandoah steamer towed into Halifax after damage to propeller. Captain A J Standing Carlisle Indian School founder dies at Dickinson College aged 60. Roy H Chamberlain named general appraiser of merchandise in New York. Jefferson Davis centennial celebrated in New Orleans. Guinness case inquiry halted in La Porte over use of reward funds.
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Beck’s Friends Angry at His Turndown
The Mayor showed displeasure as news from the State House indicated he would not be appointed to the commission. Chelsea’s political followers had anticipated his selection up to the last moment and were unhappy with the outcome.
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State House
Commission
Chelsea
Chelsea mayor quoted amid city government changes
Reporter asks Mayor Beck about his stance as Chelsea reshapes governance with a new commission. Beck declines comment now but may speak later and would forgo his 3000 dollar commissioner pay while the chairman earns 5000. The piece outlines the commission’s sweeping powers and potential secrecy, and notes political maneuvering around Dunham’s short term, Beck’s supporters, and 1910 1912 municipal shifts in Chelsea government.
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George H. Dunham
Chelsea
Draper
Dunham
Board of Aldermen
Briggs
Board of Control
Mayor Beck declines comment on future action
In a courthouse confrontation Mayor Beck refuses to reveal plans amid questions over his removal from the commission by the acting Governor. Supporters react with surprise and indignation as Alderman White and a Republican city committee member voice astonishment.
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Post
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Chelsea Board of Control names five commissioners
Acting Governor Draper revealed Chelsea will have a new five member Board of Control replacing the Mayor and Aldermen. Mayor John E. Beck is omitted from the list, a surprise in the creation of a state act driven municipality. Ratshesky questioned Draper amid the unusual appointment.
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Board of Control
Beck
Chelsea
John E. Beck
Chelsea Board of Control
Commonwealth
Ratshesky
Chelsea Board of Control picks Chelsea natives for full-time service
The Governor's statement explains two paths for Chelsea’s Board of Control appointments and declares the acting Governor chose the latter, prioritizing Chelsea citizens, honesty, ability, and specialized training. Nominees include engineers familiar with city governance and finance ready to devote most of their time to Chelsea’s affairs.
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Chelsea Board of Control
Chelsea Commission
Chelsea
Sheckard Sees Improvement After Ammonia Bottle Blast
Chicago National League player James Sheckard stabilized after an ammonia bottle explosion injured his eyes and he now shows clear improvement with no danger of losing sight.
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Chicago
James Sheckard
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