Big crowd at opening of Pops concert in Symphony Hall
A rainy Friday night drew the biggest audience yet for a Pops season opening in Symphony Hall. Urack's Imperator Julian led a brilliant program with Strauss Blue Danube and La Gioconda music, Hoffmann violin solo, and an array of encores. John P. Marshall played organ, and the crowd applauded warmly, with attentive silence typical of the series.
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Symphony Hall
Women’s City Club
Thomas
Mignon
Chabrier
Espana
Liszt
Jacques Hoffmann
Leoncavallo
Schubert
Waldteufel
Sousa
John P. Marshall
Johannes Brahms
Boston
Slayer of Father Duryea Held After Violent Act
New York May 5 Chester Bernell Duryea who shot and killed his father General Hiram Duryea was moved in a strait jacket to Bellevue Hospital after a court transfer. His condition worsened through the afternoon as he was placed in a padded cell and began firing imaginary shots at specks on the ceiling. guards could not quiet him.
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New York
Chester Bernell Duryea
Hiram Duryea
Bellevue Hospital
Duryea
Bellevue Man Freed From Manacles After Ferocious Outburst
A man arriving at Bellevue was released from his manacles after growling loudly and tossing his arms. Duryea calmly gave his name and age when questioned. Asked who his best friend is he answered my father but learned the father is dead. The exchange shows a tense, unsettled incident with unclear context.
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Bellevue
Duryea
Coakley Responds to Fin. Commission Over Park Deputy Pay
Former Park Commissioner Daniel H. Coakley challenges Boston Finance Commission charges about Deputy Commissioner Shea salary, house use, and repair costs claimed for the park and recreation department. He provides a rebuttal detailing the board's position and context.
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Daniel H. Coakley
Boston Finance Commission
Shea
Park and Recreation Department
Park Board
Park Department
Mr. Coakley
Park Commissioners Salary Report Questioned by Leader
In Suffolk County, calls grow that the Finance Commission chair signed a report without full investigation. The writer presents years of context about Pettigrew and Shea, their salaries, and residence at Franklin Park, arguing that the commission acted fairly and that the chair should seek legal action only if the facts prove misconduct. If a jury finds fault, the author pledges to pay the verdict.
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Finance Commission
Shea
Pettigrew
Old Park Board
Peters
Franklin Park
James B. Shea
Park Board
Park and Recreation Commissioners
Suffolk County
Becker Trial Opens in New York Murder Case
The second murder trial of ex Police Lieutenant Charles Becker begins in the Superior Court with anticipated sensational testimony. District Attorney Whitman leads a bitter prosecution amid claims of new witnesses and a fresh police scandal. Karl Dressner accuses John Becker, Charles’s brother, of masterminding the conspiracy and arranging false affidavits for clemency requests for gunmen later executed for Rosenthal’s murder.
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New York
Charles Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Superior Court
Whitman
Karl Dressner
John Becker
Dressner
Glynn
Rosenthal
Capablanca Leads in St Petersburg Chess Tourney
Three adjourned games from earlier rounds were concluded. Marshall defeated Janowski, Bernstein drew with Rubinstein, and Janowski drew with Nimzowitsch. Capablanca leads with 6 points, followed by Marshall 5 1/2, Alekhine, Bernstein, and others tied at 6, with Warrasch and Lasker at 4 1/2.
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ST. Petersburg
Marshall
Janowski
Bernstein
Rubinstein
Niemzowitsch
Capablanca
Alechine
Warrasch
Lasker
Engineers Won't Give In To Road Conflict Stalemate
Boston and Maine railroad management remains at odds with the Brotherhoods of Engineers, Firemen and hostlers after a full day of talks. The dispute hinges on train runs and hours schedules, a persistent bone of contention with no compromise in sight.
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Boston & Maine Railroad
Brotherhoods
Drivers Fight Over Daily Work Hours and Miles
The men's union alleges road officials violate the agreement by extending daily work to 16 hours and routes to 150 miles, claiming conditions are unbearable and unsafe. After two long conferences, no resolution emerges. officials plan to press the hours and runs issue in today’s session, with a firm stance against compromises.
Lady Scott to wed Barrie in latest engagement rumor
LADY SCOTT TO MARRY BARRIE LONWGN May 5 The widow of Antarctic explorer Captain Ker F Scott has been added to a list of women at various times reported engaged to Sir James M Barrie the playwright It is rumored they will be married soon February saw a report he gave 50000 to Sir Ernest Shackleton's Antarctic expedition fund Barrie's wife was Mary Ansell and they divorced in April 1910
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Lonwgn
Lady Scott
Ker’ F. Scott
James M. Barrie
Ernest Shackleton
Barrie
Mary Ansell
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Duchess of Oldenberg
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