Governor Draper Reaffirms Foxcroft Reappointment to Civil Service Board
In a letter to Mayor Fitzgerald Governor Draper rejects the Boston citizen demand for a civic service seat replacing Frank A. Foxcroft of Cambridge as his term nears expiry. He calls Surveyor Jeremiah J. McCarthy's request for removal a move aimed at political effect and signals the reappointment of Foxcroft.
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Governor criticizes Civil Service Commission and Boston charter changes
The Governor says the Civil Service Commission has not honestly performed its duties and references Mayor Fitzgerald's first administration as a result of conditions exposed by the Finance Commission. He notes it was necessary for citizens of Boston to change the charter and says he supported Plan 2.
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Republicans Snub Roosevelt on Homecoming
On board the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria Theodore Roosevelt plans no speeches or writings for a month after returning to the United States. Republican leaders and figures like Governor Hughes and former Governor Odell reportedly skip welcoming him, fueling debate over his political future and public influence.
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Governor Gillett scales Tex Rickard clash over July Fourth
Governor Gillett warned Tex Rickard that a public dispute would grow far beyond any advertised July Fourth confrontation. He stated that Rickard would face a much larger fight if he pursued legal action.
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Jeffries Johnson Bout Moves to Reno After Militia Threats
In San Francisco on June 16 the decision to shift the Jeffries Johnson bout to Reno follows threats to deploy state militia if Governor Gillett is defied. Attorney General Webb also warned that the Kaufman Langford fight may face similar action. Tex Rickard indicated a final decision would come soon.
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Yesterday's Scores Show Mixed Results Across Leagues
Scores from American leagues show Detroit and Cleveland combining for wins while New York Philadelphia and Chicago split results. Washington posted a six run tally for St. Louis with Cincinnati leading the National scores 10 to none.
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Governor Gillett threatens militia as big fight heads to Reno
Governor Gillett threatens to call out a militia as a major brawl is likely to shift to Reno. The Red Sox endured a day of errors while Detroit won. Tris Speaker left the game with tonsillitis. Eight players remain in the Massachusetts State golf tourney. Harry C. Johnson defeated G. T. Putnam in a Longwood tennis match. Harvard faces Brown at Soldiers Field today. Dutch Carr beat Jig Stone on a foul.
Big Bill Kelcher Found Guilty in Cambridge Bank Looting
Kelcher with a $50 000 bail was convicted of aiding in the Cambridge City Bank looting. He awaits sentencing after last night’s jail stay as bail was doubled. Witness Francis J Wood was arrested for perjury. warrants issued for more witnesses. The DA targets remaining gang members including Martin Walsh John Strosneider and John Marshall as federal efforts to purge the region of swindlers continue. Detectives pursue all members as a nationwide, even international, crackdown continues.
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Convicted Keliher Detained as Bail Doubled After Trial
After conviction Keliher’s bail rose from 25000 to 50000 at the request of the U S district attorney. He could not post the bond and spent the night in the Charles street jail. Witness Wood, alleged to have lied for Kelicher, was jailed with him as he could not post 2000. They were handcuffed together before a large crowd at the federal building as deputies escorted them to jail. The notice ends with an advertisement for the Boston and Worcester trolley line with Park Square departures every 15 minutes.
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