Cambridge Women Turnout Delivers Democratic Victory
In Cambridge municipal elections women voters surged to the polls with 5384 of 6229 registered voting. John W. Bradley, Democratic candidate for school committee at large, defeats Professor Joseph H. Beale of Harvard by a 603 plurality, total 8795. J Edward Barry re-elected mayoral opponent Marshall F. Blanchard by 2745 plurality.
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Striking I W W Leaders Claim Sweep at State House Return
In Springfield on March 12 Mrs Harriet Cox Bills won a partial custody victory in probate court. The agreement grants her two weeks with her five year old daughter before March 25 when the case resumes. Judge Long and counsel arranged the order after a conference with petitioner's attorney Walsh and respondent’s Robison.
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Polish Strikers Vote to Return as Mills Concede
Fifteen hundred Polish workers crowd Paul Chabis Hall in Lawrence to accept terms offered by the American Woolen Company. Delegates will vote to end the strike and return to work under a 25 percent to 5 percent wage scale with overtime at time and a quarter and monthly premiums. The plan aims to reemploy all workers without discrimination, addressing prior losses from the monthly payroll system.
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Governor Foss to Sign Direct Presidential Primary Bill
The Governor’s office announced that Governor Foss will sign the direct presidential primary bill. The measure is expected to pass the House and reach the Governor today, after a failed Senate reconsideration motion by Senator Vinson and a ruling that the motion failed without a roll call by President Greenwood.
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Taft forces face disappointed bill fate in state politics
Taft forces led by General Edgar Champlin express doubt over Senator Crane's delegate-at-large candidacy. Potential delegates include Harry Field and Alexander McGregor on the Republican side and Frank Donahue and John W. Coughlin on the Democratic side. The key fight centers on a preferential vote bill for the fall state election, with the Senate calendar pending and possible amendments to the presidential primary bill. Secretary Langtry sets filing rules lowering delegate signatures and designating April 2 as the deadline for nomination papers ahead of the April 30 primaries.
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Everett
Edmund Cote
Fall River
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Fitzgerald
Lawa
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A. P. Langtry
Democrats Sweep City Races Win Key Local Offices
William M. Hogan reelected principal assessor defeating Charles A. Crown Jr. by the 1908 majority. Democrats gain control of the school board and Council with a 13 to 9 margin. Farrell defeats Jennings by four votes as Ward 7 shifts Democratic. Mass meeting held at City Hall with Mayor Barry among supporters. Continued on Page 2 Fourth Col.
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Miners' Demands Prompt New York Negotiations
John P. White international president of the United Mine Workers of America arrived in New York to head discussions with operators' committee over anthracite miners pay demands. The joint meeting is scheduled for tomorrow.
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Miners and White Discuss Potential Coal Strike
President White and district mine workers officials met today to plan for a joint meeting tomorrow. White said he would not disclose discussions before a formal reply arrives and noted coal supplies are tight. If talks fail, John Mitchell may be asked to lead the miners’ response.
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Emma Eames Sickness Keeps Opera Star in Paris
Mme Emma Eames is ill at the American Hospital in Paris with a non dangerous condition. A long rest is advised and she cannot take engagements for at least six months to a year. Her husband Senor De Gorgorza accompanies her in Paris.
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Mayor Seeks Fair Deal for Mellen At Banquet
The Traf fic Club of New England held its first annual banquet endorsing Lucius Tuttle as Taft delegate to the Republican convention. Mayor Fitzgerald urged non discrimination for New York New Haven Hartford interests over the Grand Trunk, citing regional capital importance.
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Banquet at Somerset Hotel Honors New England Rail Leaders
Lieutenant-Governor Lake attended with nearly all major New England railroad figures. About 400 members were present as Vice-President Timothy E. Byrnes of the New York New Haven & Hartford presided.
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Perkins Buys Evening Mail
New York March 12 George W Perkins once Morgan partner bought a large stake in the Mail and Express Company publishers of the New York Evening Mail The report that he is a bond holder was confirmed by Henry J Stoddard owner and president of the stock company The Mail advocates a third term for Colonel Roosevelt.
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Edison favors tech students in hiring stance
Thomas A. Edison, quoted by the Yale News, says he would refuse to employ a Yale or Harvard man but might hire a man from MIT. He adds that a technical education is far better than any other.
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Return of Five Year Old Olga Bills in Mother's Arms
The child was placed in her mother's arms at the railroad station just before 8 PM after a brief meeting involving Rev Hills, Attorney Wallace, and Mrs Bills. Mrs Weeks had cared for the girl since her mother was committed to the Northampton Insane Hospital on Feb 10, and the scene ended with the mother taking the child into the waiting room to Mrs Bills.
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Engagement Room in Depot at Penn Station
New York March 7 The engagement room at Pennsylvania terminal attracts couples who kiss freely while spectators observe from the doorway. Inspectors joke Grand Central imitates the idea as trains arrive and relatives greet each other, filling the room with chatter about family history.
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Wellesley Trustees Kept In Loop On ProfessorsSpeech Fallout
Wellesley College trustees prepare for an upcoming meeting to discuss Socialistic addresses by professors Ellen Hayes and Vida Scudder given before Lawrence strikers urging not to return to work and endorsing I W W wage abolition. Trustees expect possible action though many are away or ill. reactions vary on whether the incident caused lasting damage or not.
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Mexican rebels cross U S border in Texas horse theft
Armed Mexican rebels crossed the Rio Grande into Paso County near Fabens Texas and stole five horses and a saddle from local residents yesterday afternoon according to El Paso dispatches.
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Textile Strike Leaders Forecast Settlement by Saturday
Leaders of the nine week textile strikesaid the long sought settlement could come before Saturday. The update was announced tonight as talks continued, indicating progress toward a resolution between labor and management.
Weather Outlook for Boston and New England
Forecast shows Wednesday rain or snow in Boston area with clearing and falling temperatures. Thursday will be fair and colder with brisk winds shifting to northerly and westerly. Washington report notes southeast to east winds, then fair and cooler conditions.
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Yesterday's Temperature Report From Thompson's Spa
Average temperature yesterday was 37 with a range noted as 10-24. The record compares with the previous year where the average was 38 on the 23rd and 24th. A brief note adds that Wednesday a year ago was clear.
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