Balch and Lehy Named to Boston Finance Commission
Governor Draper has finalized the makeup of the Boston Finance Commission with Francis Noyes Balch of Hunne man Balch and Geoffrey Lehy, president of the Boston City Club, accepting appointments. Robert Homans declined, citing insufficient time to serve.
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Boston Finance Commission
Draper
Francis Noyes Balch
Boston
Hunneman & Balch
Geoffrey Lehy
Boston City Club
Robert Homans
Governor to submit full appointment list to executive council
Governor Draper plans to send the complete commission appointment list to the executive council tomorrow. It was announced last night that a Republican from Ward 11 will replace Mr. Homans today. Ex Congressman John A. Sullivan and John F. Moors, former commission members, have accepted seats.
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Draper
Executive Council
Ward 11
Homans
John A. Sullivan
John F. Moors
Chong Sing Denies Knowledge of Crime in New York
Chong Sing, roommate of Leon Sing, viewed by thousands at Amsterdam New York police headquarters, acknowledged his ties to Leon Ling and Miss Sigel but denied any knowledge of the New York slaying. He was arrested this morning and remains in custody as authorities investigate.
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Amsterdam
N. Y
Uncertain witness Chong links in Sigel murder case
Chong told reporters conflicting details about his whereabouts and associations as police grow doubtful of his statements. He claimed to be in West Galway and Amsterdam with Harvey Kennedy then recanted, saying he knew little about Elsie Sigel and Leon, challenging investigators on the murder mystery's timeline.
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Leon
Chong
Post
West Galway
Saratoga County
Amsterdam
New York
Harvey Kennedy
Kennedy
West 29Th Street
Elsie Sigel
Sigel
West Union Co. Probe Initiated by Attorney General
Attorney General Malone plans action against Western Union Telegraph Company over alleged failure to file required business returns under state law. The move follows a legislative fight led by Governor Draper against extra charges to the public by Postal and Western Union.
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Malone
Western Union Telegraph Company
Highway Commission
Draper
Postal
Western Union
Harding, Man Sought in Oxford Murder Arrested at 2:20 A M
Milford reports Ralph R. Harding, sought in the Oxford Heights Constable Miller murder, was arrested near his home at 2:20 this morning after detectives lay in wait and his father and brother signaled in the woods.
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Milford
Ralph R. Harding
Constable Miller
Oxford Heights
Harding
Albert
Ralph Harding
Dead and Stricken by Heat Panic Across City
The city reports two deaths and six more people prostrated by heat. Victims include Mrs. Jane Owen and Edward Garrity who died and collapsed respectively. Others like Harold Hatfield Albert Hurd Patrick Clancy Michael Morandi Cordelia Yuill and John Clark were overcome, injured, or taken to hospitals after heat exposure. Authorities urge caution during hot weather and seek shade and hydration.
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Jane Owen
Wainwright Street
Dorchester
Veranda
Samoset Street
Edward Garrity
Otis Street
Cambridge
Lowell Street
Harold Hatfield
Norfolk Terrace
Belgrade Avenue
Albert F. Hurd
California Street
Newton
Boylston
Exeter Streets
City Hospital
Patrick Clancy
Hudson Street
Oak Street
Harrison Avenue
Michael Morandi
Eastern Avenue
Relief Hospital
Cordelia Yuill
Dickinson Street
Somerville
John Clark
Park Street
Boston Weather Forecast Touts Fair Skies
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for today and tomorrow to be fair with possible showers later. Winds from the west to southwest remain warm. Yesterday marked the longest hot day of the year and the most sunshine for 1909 despite not being longer than any day.
Boston Area Weather Forecast and New England Outlook
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair Tuesday and Wednesday with possible local showers and warm temperatures. In New England partly cloudy with showers in the north Tuesday and Wednesday, cooler interior with moderate west winds, then variable. Steamers to European ports Tuesday will see moderate west winds and generally fair weather to the Grand Banks.
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Boston
Vicinity
Washington
New England
European
Grand Banks
Telegraph Toll Battle Over Filing Time Charge
Western Union President Robert C. Clowry defends adding extra tolls for filing time arguing law will govern the matter. Other firms delay action awaiting guidance from Boston and New York officials as a mercantile affairs committee debate continues.
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Robert C. Clowry
Western Union Telegraph Company
New York
Draper
Crowry
The
Postal Telegraph Company
Post
G. Philip Wardner
Boston
Edward C. Platt
Wardner
Committee On Mercantile Affairs
Woman Beats Teddy Record Run Sets 150 Mile Relay Ride
Mrs Herbert Wadsworth of Avon completed a continuous 150 mile horseback ride in about 18 hours beating President Roosevelt’s 120 mile single day mark. Accompanied by Dr Grayson of Avon the pair rode from Ashante to near ten tonight using 16 relay horses with only two brief meal stops.
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Rochester
N. Y
Herbert Wadsworth
Avon
Roosevelt
Wadsworth
Washington
Ashantee
Grayson
Maude Adams Finalizes Joan of Arc Dress Rehearsal
Maude Adams led a six hour dress rehearsal of Joan of Arc at Harvard Stadium last night. Nearly 1600 players and supernumeraries practiced until midnight, with Adams and the entire cast satisfied at curtain call for the single performance tonight.
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Joan of Arc
Harvard
Rehearsal Reveals Scale of Joan of Arc Production
Observers see a grand spectacle on stage while the backstage work behind curtain is equally impressive. The article notes the vast behind the scenes effort shaping the production.
Famous Teacher Capen Resigns After Decades at Latin School
Charles J. Capen, senior Latin School educator and Harvard graduate, resigns after more than 60 years in teaching. The Boston School Board accepted his retirement with a year’s leave at three quarters pay. Capen, known as Cudjo, lives in Dedham and is widely respected in Boston education circles.
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Charles J. Capen
Boston School Board
Capen
Harvard
Moses Merrill
Mr. Capen
Dedham
Boston
Red Sox Rally Past Philadelphia in Closest Chase Yet
Boston swept a doubleheader 6 to 5 and 4 to 1 at Huntington Avenue grounds drawing 15,983 in attendance for the second victory that leaves the Red Sox two games behind the Yankees' rival Philadelphia in the American League race. The win follows a rough stretch against Chicago as Boston strengthens its bid to catch Detroit and the league leaders. Philadelphia’s star pitchers mostly shut out by Boston with Plank’s hammering noted as gratifying to fans. Overall attendance across the Chicago and Philadelphia sets totals 67,802 with Chicago drawing 37,338 in four games and Philadelphia 30,464 in three games.
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Huntington Avenue Grounds
Boston
Philadelphia
Athletics
Detroit Tigers
Red Sox
Chicago
Detroit
Bender
Plank
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Ling
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F. R. Holmes
Tremont Street
Chon Sing
Joseph Squire CO
North Street
Western Union CO
Telegraph Corporation
Exchange Trust Company
State Street
Maude Adams
Maid of Orleans
Louis Massen
Frank Burbeck
Charles VII
Teddy
A. M
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Albany Street
James Dunn
March & Loomis
Bowker
Bowker Street
Sudbury St
C. J. Capen
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