Former Supervisor Re Turns to Assume Dr. Conley's Place
Stratton D. Brooks was elected superintendent of Boston public schools by the School Board yesterday. Jeremiah Burke and others gave votes for Burke before the vote was made unanimous. Speakers praised Burke’s New England teaching roots and Brooks’s potential to raise Boston schools, with both candidates defended by supporters.
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Stratton D. Brooks
Boston Public Schools
Dr. Conley
Public Schools of
Boston
Jeremiah E. Burke
Kennys
Storrow
Messrs. Ellis
Brock
Brooks
Burke
T. J. Kenny
New England
Waterville
Marlboro
Mass
Lawrence
Electric Light Advocation by Edison Illuminating Co
Proper regard for health convenience and safety should lead to quick installation of the Electric Light. It consumes no oxygen deposits no soot and does not fill the air with poisonous gases. The Edison Electric Illuminating Company of Boston urges readers to contact their contract agent at Oxford 1150 for details and rates.
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Oxford
Susan B. Anthony Dies After Long Life of Activism
Susan B. Anthony died in Rochester at 12 40 this morning after a period of unconsciousness. Her death followed heart failure from double pneumonia as her valvular heart disease weakened her. She left her entire estate to the cause of woman's suffrage.
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Rochester
N. Y
Susan B. Anthony
Miss Anthony
M. S. Ricker
Anthony
Susan B. Anthony Pioneer of American Suffrage Dies at 86
Miss Susan B. Anthony long known as Aunt Susan, the leading American suffragist, died after a life of anti slavery activism temperance advocacy and equal rights campaigning. Born in South Adams to Quaker parents she traveled widely fought for voting rights and led national suffrage efforts.
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America
Susan
South Adams
Daughters of Temperance
National Suffrage Association
Rochester
N. Y
Miners Await Reply To Operators in Labor Standoff
New York March 12 The anthracite miners committee of seven will soon send a reply to the coal operators’ representatives. President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers of America sent the letter to George F Baer chairman of the operators’ committee stating the response will address the operators’ latest stance on the miners’ demands.
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New York
Anthracite Miners’ Committee
Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Miners’ Committee
George F. Baer
Roosevelt anxious over possible coal strike risk
The White House said the President would deplore another coal miners strike and do what he can to avert it, though he takes no part in ongoing talks between miners and operators. Commissioner Neill did not confer with John Mitchell on the President's authority. The President previously urged a further conference to avert a strike.
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Washington
White House
Charles P. Neill
John Mitchell
Mitchell
Robbins
Coadjutor Delayed By Southeast Storm Arrival Near
A committee awaited Coadjutor Archbishop O Connell aboard the Romanic of the White Star line as the steamer neared Boston. Sighted near Quarantine after passing Boston Light at 9 30 p m the ship faced a southeast hurricane delaying arrival. Members planned to greet him at the dock at daylight.
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O'Connell
White Star Line
Boston Light
Aldermen urged to resign in Chelsea graft probe findings
Chelsea Board of Aldermen may pass a resolution requesting the resignation of Aldermen Charles H. Black Thomas I. Ruggles Edgar E. Strout David White and William S. Young. The investigating committee's evidence and report will be sent to District Attorney Moran for appropriate action.
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Chelsea
Chelsea Board of Aldermen
Charles H. Black
Thomas I. Ruggles
Edgar E. Strout
David White
William 5. Young
Moran
Auto Show Throngs Pack Symphony Hall as Dealers Report Brisk Sales
Crowds filled Symphony Hall and Mechanics' Building as auto enthusiasts flocked to the show. Dealers and manufacturers from the West praised New England as a strong direct-sales market with many sales already recorded. Demonstrations ran overtime amid rides that showcase parkways and rough roads, while cold winds and mud highlighted the cars' value.
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Symphony Hall
Mechanics
New England
Corey
Commonwealth Avenue
Mechanics’ Building
Forty Lumbermen Escape Fire and Blizzard in Maine
In Portland Maine, 36 lumbermen at Bald Brook above Bingham fled a fast spreading fire in a wooden shack as a blizzard struck. They trudged eight miles to safety through snow and ice in near freezing conditions, suffering frostbite and illness but ultimately reaching shelter.
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Portland
Bald Brook
Bingham
Trial of Mrs Schidlofski Murder Case Ends Jury Selection
John Schidlofski stood trial in East Cambridge Superior Court for the murder of his wife Marciana. The jury selection wore down 75 men before a panel was seated. Assistant District Attorney Arnold Scott laid out the murder timing and Medical Examiner William D. Swan described the skull shown to the court. Justices Frederick Lawton and Lebaron L. Holmes presided.
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East Cambridge Superior Court
John Schidlofski
Marciana Schidlofski
Arnold Scott
William D. Swan
Frederick Lawton
Lebaron L. Holmes
Portrait of Schidlofski in Court and Trial Remarks
Schidlofski, with a scraggly beard and disheveled suit, sat in a courthouse cage as deputies escorted him. He whispered a faint challenge that kept 17 jurors from acting, while Assistant District Attorney Arnold Scott argued the defendant’s capacity for the crime and deception. Continued on Page 12, Sixth Column.
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Schidlofski
Court House
Charles A. Eveleth
Walter C. Wardwell
Alderman Denounces Graft In Board Of Aldermen
Alderman William S. Young, speaking on a motion to table the matter for a week, charged that graft was rife in the Board of Aldermen and had persisted for several years, becoming nauseating and intolerable.
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William S. Young
City Hall Crowd Hears Investigation Committee Report
A massive audience at City Hall Chelsea listens as the special investigation committee presents its report. Debate follows on delaying action until next Monday, amid protests over alleged offers of money for votes and scope of the committee’s authority.
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City Hall
Chelsea
Special Investigation Committee
Cook
Corruption Inquiry Reports No Improper Acts by De Rochemont
Chelsea aldermanic committee concludes after reviewing testimony that Louis L. G. De Rochemont did nothing improper in the 1906 city solicitor contest. They note a January 1906 claim by Alderman Charles H. Black that Harry W. James suggested the race was a business proposition and offered to pay for votes, but the committee remains unconvinced by the evidence of improper methods.
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Reed
Alderman Black
Young
O’brien
Chelsea
Chelsea Board of Aldermen
Louis L. G. de Rochemont
Harry W. James
Charles H. Black
DeRochemont
Alonzo Bayne
James
Black
Free Demonstration of Vaporol Catarrh Cure at Hunt Co
A demonstration of Vaporol, a catarrh cure and asthma remedy, is offered by Ww. B. Hunt Co at 707 Washington St. The ad promises a free treatment and urges attendance to see the product in action.
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Ww. B. Hunt Co
Washington St
Think of the Serpent in It Whiskey Colds Claim
An ad urges using Sanford's Ginger for colds chills and grip claiming it is ten times more effective than whiskey. It promotes the genuine product as the better remedy.
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Sanford
A U Disqualifies Ten Athletes in Boston Indoor Games
The A A U disqualified ten competitors from East Boston High in the Boston Inter scholastic Athletic Association event held Saturday afternoon at the English High drill hall. Crowley led the team as the standout in the tightly contested indoor games with the noisy crowd watching.
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Crowley
East Boston High
Crowley Cleared to Compete Amid A A U Suspension
Crowley took part in high jump and shot put at a meet despite a New England A A U suspension for alleged professionalism. Officials disqualified seven Boston area competitors from English High Boston Latin Brighton Mechanic Arts South Boston High Roxbury High. Critics blame the A A U for meddling in school athletics and vow further action with counsel ready to be hired. Headmaster Casey of English High questions A A U authority and says Boston schools can manage their own sports.
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Crowley
J. Frank Facey
New England A. A. U
Sherman
Stuart
Burkhardt
McLaughlin
Kendrick
English High
Plummer
Adams
Ryder
Flynn
Boston Latin
Robinson
Brighton
New England
Boston
Casey
Boston Area Weather Forecast Update
Fair conditions expected in Boston and vicinity Tuesday. Wednesday brings cloudy skies and a chance of snow in the evening. Moderate temperature change with light west to variable winds.
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Boston
Vicinity
Fair Tuesday and Wednesday With Snow in West
New England forecast notes fair conditions on Tuesday and Wednesday with snow in the western portion. Fresh north winds shift to easterly as the pattern develops.
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New England
Yesterday's mild weather cheers readers
The piece notes yesterday was pleasant with gentle zephyrs and a calm mood. It mentions mild conditions and a peaceful setting, concluding with a hopeful sentiment for readers.
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