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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1918

Page

3

Ex Mayor Fitzgerald Eyes Senate Run Amid Shifting Politics

Ex mayor Fitzgerald plans a formal U S Senate candidacy announcement within days and will seek the Democratic nomination stemming from his past challenge to Senator Lodge. The report notes Republican hopes, McCall anti organization strategy, and possible bids by Coolidge Frothingham Fuller and Gaston Long Billings Mansfield.

Fitzgerald United States Senate Walsh Democratic Party Senator Lodge McCall Senator Weeks Weeks Coolidge Frothingham Mr. Coolidge Alvan T. Fuller Speaker Cox Fuller William A. Gaston Richard Long Framingham Edmund Billings Frederick W. Mansfield

Homer Trial Nearing End

Dr. Joseph Homer a Los Angeles dentist faces a trial for allegedly stealing jewels valued at 17500 from Mrs. Madge E. Wilbur. He resumes testimony at 9 50 am in Superior Criminal Court as attorney John T Hughes completes the defence narrative.

Joseph Homer Los Angeles Madge E. Wilbur Superior Criminal Court John T. Hughes Homer Gallagher Commonwealth

New Bay State Railway Fare Schedule Takes Effect

The Bay State street railway introduces a new fare schedule aimed at boosting yearly revenue by over 1.6 million dollars. The Public Service Commission approved the changes last week and company officials have distributed thousands of booklets across towns and cities served by the lines.

Bay State Street Railway Bay State Public Service Commission

New Zone Fare System Abolishes Eight-Cent Checks

The territory switches to a zoned fare system effective today. Passengers may ride within a city zone for six cents with six tickets, or use six for a quarter during light traffic. Zone numbers on white posts help riders indicate where to leave. Interurban per zone fares are 2, 21 2, or 3 cents. Eight-cent checks for Boston Elevated connections are no longer issued.

Malden Melrose Lynn Salem Peabody Beverly Lowell Lawrence Haverhill Quincy Brockton Taunton Fall River Interburban Boston

Elevated Raises $3 Million for Boston Elevated

Boston Elevated stockholders are nearing a $3,000,000 goal required by law to allow the governor to appoint the railway system board. Directors meet at 10:30 to certify the funds, secretary to swear to a meeting record, and papers to reach the governor by 12:30. If approved, the governor may name the trustees this afternoon.

McCall Boston Elevated

Service Flag Unveiled at Francis Parkman School

More than 1000 people attended flag raising at Francis Parkman School Forest Hills. The Francis Parkman School Parents Association presented the 60 star service flag to headmaster Arthur Stanley, with readings by Miss Edna Crockett and Miss Elizabeth Toole. Reverend G Edgar Folk spoke after returning from France and D Thomas Curtin, a West Roxbury High School graduate with English government work, shared experiences in Germany. The program concluded with patriotic songs and the flags ceremony by John B Archibald Henry Lawler Arthur Stanley and John S Goodway.

Francis Parkman Walk Hill Street Forest Hills Francis Parkman School Parents’ Association John S. Goodway Arthur Stanley Edna Crockett Elizabeth Toole Taps Rose Beyer G. Edgar Folk Upham Memorial Church France D. Thomas Curtin West Roxbury High School Germany United States America John B. Archibald Henry Lawler

Gas Poisoning Suspected in Double Death at Worcester Street

Police investigate a double fatal gas poisoning at 45 Worcester Street of Mr. and Mrs. George Rodell. Two gas jets were burning when found, suggesting possible accident or deliberate act. The couple kept late hours. one body found on the floor, the other on the bed. Medical examiner and South Morgue continue inquiries.

George Rodell Worcester Street South Morgue

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McCall Anti-Organization Sam Federal Street F. H Elevated Parkman Gift of Parents’ Association Mr. and Mrs. Rodell Jordan Marsh Company Vodaf.y Bary Billie Burke Navy Copenhagen Georgette Bloomer Aiuid Wayy Beacon Bath Nelan Emerson Records Shetland
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