Nepotism charge swirls around Boston mayor over North appointment
Boston Republicans accuse Mayor Hart of favoritism after naming Frederick O. North, a relative, as school building commissioner for a three year term with a $4000 salary. They say other relatives of the mayor hold cushy city jobs and that North may be made board chair, provoking widespread resentment among party leaders.
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Hart
Frederick O. North
Boston
North
Jone H. Cotby
J. Payson
Bradley
Fenator
Carl W. Ernst
Auditor
Assesson
Taylor, & Co
Loomis Named Minister to Portugal in Diplomatic Shuffle
Washington reports announce transfers in diplomatic posts. Francis B. Loomis, from Venezuela, becomes minister to Portugal, replacing John N. Irwin who resigned. Herbert W. Bowen moves from Persia to Caracas, while Livy Griscom shifts to Persia as Griscom moves up. Spencer F. Eddy rises to first secretary at Constantinople and Arthur Bailly Blanchard advances to second secretary at Paris.
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Washington
Francis B. Loomis
Venezuela
Ugal
John N. Irwin
Iowa
Herbert W. Bowen
New York
Persia
Haseen
Caracas
Mr.Loomis
Venezuels
Livya
Griscom
Pennsylvania
Legation
Constantinople
Spencer F. Eddy
Illinois
Paris
Arthur Bailly Blanchard
Louisiana
State Department
Loomis
Portugal
England
Seeren Nary
Plenat Cepa
Bowen
Lloyd Griscom
American Line Steamship Company
Beyer Eddy
London
Eddy
Chicago
Hay
Blanchard
Boston Republicans Back Up the Governor in Referendum
Boston ward committee chairs across districts voice strong support for Governor Crane on the subway referendum. Several leaders affirm the referendum, while others decline to answer or oppose varying positions amid party loyalties and the Elevated Railway Company dispute.
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Crane
Edward A. Trowbridge
Ward 1
Boston
Tremont Street
Elevated Railway Company
Senate
Ward
Saunders
Frothingham
Ward 21
James H
Joseph B. Gould
M. J. Murray
Gould
Walter JL. Sears
Ward 7
Ated
Municipal
Strong indorsement of Governor Crane and referendum vote
A lengthy record of Boston Republican leaders and ward chairmen showing broad support for Governor Crane's referendum stance on the elevated subway. Several chairmen praise the governor's position and call for a people’s vote, while a few remain undecided or oppose the measure.
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POST
Crane
Giester
Gage
Harmi
Republican City Committee
Boston
Watchinson
Privie
Hutchinson
Deaide
Day After Sale Promises Low Prices on Youth Wear
The advertisement asserts readiness to supply boys with all wearables at the lowest prices, highlighting Men and Boye Wear as a source of good quality goods for boys.
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Dee
Unclear plea on Cape Cod subway bill and city aid
Fragmentary letter to the editor discusses a Cape Cod subway proposal and municipal involvement. The author questions who should finance and oversee the project and references Boston officials and local towns. The message hints at June 14 and Cape Cod coverage but lacks clear specifics.
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Pai
Fond Gmail
Cape Cod
Taois
Boston
Old Home Week in Vermont Prompts Return of Residents
Governor W. W. Stickney urges Vermonters to come home for Old Home Week events. The message requests residents to return to their towns and cities for the statewide observance, inviting former residents to reunite during the June celebrations in Montpelier and other locales.
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Vermont
Albana
W. W. Stickney
Providence
gSeld
Baye
Orga Saat
Students' Home Association Forms for Boston Students
A new organization named the Students' Home Association is formed in Massachusetts to provide a permanent, affordable home for students visiting Boston. It opened a bureau to assist in finding accommodations. a 50 cent registration is charged and students must state their school and budget. Mr W R Taylor is president and Mr I Shearman Keith is secretary. office at Court Street.
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Students’ Home Association
Massachusetts
Boston
W. R. Taylor
I. Shearman Keith
Association
Court Street
Prince Edwards Captured in Louisiana Lynching Threat
A special dispatch reports Prince Edwards a presumed killer of John Gray Foster of Shreveport has been captured. A lynching is expected in the wake of the arrest, with authorities confirming the sensational development from Memphis.
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Memphis
Tenn
Ays Prince Edwards
John Gray Foster
Shreveport
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Republican Ward Committee
ESA
the Post
Ward 9
James W. H. Myrick
William D. Wright
John W. Johnson
Mertain Hatch
Washington Street
James Lewis
Samuel W. Johnson
Charles R. Eddy
Fred. Briggs
Albert BE. Taylor
Charles S. Parr
Ward 20
Henry Bowden
Favors Railroad
Kee E
Gray
Ward A
John Cotter
Meera
Mane I. Wingate
Mr. Cotter
Gov. Crane
Marco
John Marno
Conittee
Wald Sanders
Gorse
Ward 3
Ward 4
Frank W. Esterbrook
Alford Wilton
Quint
Cape Cod Sons
Holyoke Mills
Students Home Association
Ivy Day AT
SMITH
Northampton
Walt Smith
Concord
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Spitz Bros. & Mork
Summer St
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