Mayor questions Ernst appointment to Municipal Research Bureau
Mayor Fitzgerald disputes the selection of Mr. Ernst as director, citing lack of notice to his office and concerns about qualifications. He notes the Finance Commission created the bureau with city funds and foresees cooperation with departments to support the project.
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Ernst
Municipal Research Bureau
Fitzgerald
Finance Commission
New York City
Bureau of Municipal Research
Messrs. Sullivan
Curtis, Sughrue
Dowling
Civil Service Commission
Letter Carriers Need Sun Hats for May Heat
A letter from Boston June 24 argues postmaster Mansfield chose caps for carriers that offer little sun protection. The writer urges straw hats be allowed to reduce heat and prevent heat prostrations during hot walking hours.
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Post
Mr. Mansfield
Mansfield
Carrier
Boston
New Bedford Sweeps Lynn With Doubleheader Wins
New Bedford defeated Lynn 2 1 in the first game and 10 2 in the second, aided by Hamilton’s error in game one and a barrage of hits in game two. Key players included Reynolds Groh Noyes Ainsmith and Finlayson for New Bedford with Wormwood pitching in relief. Lynn’s lineup featured Butler Weaver Devine and Bowcock. Time of game two was 2 hours. Umpire was O'Brien.
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Lynn
New Bedford
Hamilton
Devine
C.f
Bowcock
Sullivan
Sle
R.f
Perkins
Bedlient
Haight
Bedient
Lawrence
DO Ce Ce Boh
Bogael Pal Rivers
Reynolds
Groh
Noyes
Ainsmith
Butler
Weaver
Finlayson
Crisham
Weisenstein
Bannon
Fall River
Wormwood
O’brien
New England
A.E
Walsh
McCrone
Coulter
Hamilt
Logan
Daum
Cassett
Wallace
Wilson
Burg
Ulrich
Metz
Griffith
Abbott
Youn
Griffin
Cargo
Balk
Connolly
A.E. B.l
McCune
Coulter C Ities
Rising
Monahan
G.wilson
Pratt
C.wilson
McCorrey
Cunningham
McCormack
G. Wilson
C. Wilson
Bosk
Lawrence 6 Fall River 3 in Week’s First Win
Lawrence defeated Fall River 6 to 3 today marking its first win of the week. Fall River pitcher Bedient was forced to retire after being struck by a pitched ball, leaving him unconscious temporarily.
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Lawrence
Fall River
Bedient
Lowell Rout Brockton 8 To 1 In Baseball Clash
Lowell defeated Brockton 8 to 1 as Sweeney issued eight bases on balls and Tyler allowed five. McLane, Stankard, and Fitzpatrick each doubled. Fitzpatrick, Blakely, Boukes, and Henricksen scored for Lowell. Brockton outhit 10 to 7. both teams left many on base.
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Brockton
Lowell
Sweeney
Tyler
Smith
OWA
Ec Eves Ues
Fitzpatrick
Blakely
Boukes
Henricksen
McLane
Stankard
Fluharty
McGovern
Pape
E.f
Tenney
Yooney
Flaharty
G aShannon
Magee
Lf O
M’ Govern
Boultes
Dulin
Sullivan
Jolly
Lavigne
Haverhill Delivers 4-3 Win Over Worcester on Wild Ninth
Haverhill scores the decisive runs in the ninth on wild throws and a Manning error for a 4-3 victory over Worcester. Page and Anthony led offensive output with multiple players contributing as Sacrifice hits and stolen bases peppered the game.
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Worcester
Scanlon
Providence
Manning
Haverhill
Worcestep
A.E
Cullen
Moore
Foulke
Dickey
Crum
Anthony
Anderson
Haas
Kenna
Page
Burkett
Burns
Kelley
Lanigan
Malden and Everett face must win to tie for league lead
This afternoon Malden High and Everett High meet in the Suburban league series with the winner tying Medford High for the league championship after Medford’s loss to Melrose. The outcome hinges on today’s game to determine the standings.
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Malden High
Everett High
Medford High
Melrose High
Malden
Everett
Seething Flames Kill Boy in Hazardous Bonfire Attempt
In Binghamton New York on June 24 nine year old Everett Holdridge of Halstead started a bonfire and tried to pour oil on it. An explosion occurred a quarter mile away and the boy was instantly engulfed in flames. He died a few hours later.
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Binghamton
N. Y
Everett Holdridge
Halstead
Probe of Lorimer Charges Moves to September Start
The Senate privileges and elections sub committee, tasked with probing bribery claims tied to Senator Lorimer of Illinois, met and ruled that it would be impractical to begin the inquiry before September. The panel plans to outline procedures and gather evidence in the interim.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Lorimer
Illinois
Harvard Crimson Rowers Put In Four Mile Upstream Trial
The Harvard eight towed downstream to a railroad bridge for a four mile up stream test. Stroke Cutler began at 40, then adjusted to 32, finishing with a final burst at 40. Coach Wray declined to publish time, but expressed satisfaction with the performance as indicative of peak form for a June 30 race.
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Harvard
Red Top
Conn
Crimson
Cutler
Wray
Yale Val Varsity Eight Completes Final Prep Row
The Yale varsity eight wrapped up its last practice before the Harvard race next Thursday at Gales Ferry Connecticut. The crew rowed four miles no time released though scouts logged a half mile at about 2 minutes 30 seconds. Colburn impressed at No 2 replacing Tucker who is ill as Appleton’s father visited the ailing freshman stroke oar.
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Gales Ferry
Conn
Yale
Harvard
Kennedy
Colburn
No. 2
Tucker
Appleton
Howe Case At Yale Harvard Conference Over Freshman Status
Howe, Yale freshman oar who replaced Appleton after an malaria attack, faces a Yale Harvard conference to decide if he is eligible for another year of freshman competition. Yale contends the swimming rule differs from other athletics. Harvard cites Yale swimming meets as basis for disqualification. Appleton’s illness improved but may miss the 1913 race. his recovery hinges on a late chill assessment.
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Gales Ferry
Conn
Howe
Yale
Appleton
Harvard
Lunt
Goodale
Ladd
Wodell
Suffragette Fined for Annoying Asquith
London report states suffragette Emily Davidson was fined 25 dollars or a month in jail after throwing several notes to Premier Asquith through two Parliament windows. The messages urged a new suffrage bill as suffragettes grow impatient for a response.
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London
Asquith
Emily Davidson
Record raid in Amesbury shocks town
Amesbury police under Acting Chief Edmond Moifan searched the Clover Locker Club on Water Street and seized 120 cases of beer 30 quarts of whiskey and a considerable amount of liquor ending a historic raid for the town in June.
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Amesbury
Edmond Moifan
Clover Locker Club
Water Street
Flies Twice Across Plum Island River
Newburyport June 24 William Hilliard aviator at Plum Island aeroplane station flies his bi plane from the aerodome to Pine Island and back. The machine crosses Plum Island river twice at 50 to 76 feet, sweeps past Joppa town clam flats and the bridge, then lands in a valley between sand hills after a brief hover.
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Newburyport
William Hilliard
Plum Island
Pine Island
Man Bird
Joppa Town
Hilliard
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