Aldermanic bill narrowly saved from defeat in Boston House
The Boston aldermanic bill to adopt a district system faced a near defeat. Rep William E. Hannan urged substituting his 11 district plan, but a 72 to 74 vote defeated the move. 65 to 51 favored substitution on a rising vote. The committee bill passed 79 to 44 after further proceedings and debates.
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William E. Hannan
Dorchester
Hannan
Brigham
Boston
Marlboro
Republican Party
Dyar
House
Frothingham
Mr. Hannan
Mr. Wood
Democratic convention seats 10,840 at St Louis Coliseum
The seating capacity for the Democratic national convention in St Louis has been fixed at 10,840. The total includes delegates alternates press invited guests officials and the general public.
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Louis
No More Women Principals Declared in Waterbury
Waterbury Board of Education votes unanimously to appoint men as public school principals, banning women from principal positions. The decree was approved at the meeting last night.
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Waterbury
Conn
Board of Education
Orange Powder Promises Quick Aid for Sudden Ills
Large establishments and wise housekeepers keep Orangeie Powders for sudden ills. The remedy saves time and helps prevent worse outcomes, offering a swift aid option for common emergencies noted in household and institutional care contexts.
Charles Said to Be Slated for Mayoralty
Rumors at City Hall claim Salem D. Charles, chair of the Board of Street Commissioners, will not seek re-election to the post and may run for mayor next year. Democratic leaders, keeping plans secret, fear a Doyle challenge could overwhelm any machine candidate. Doyle’s candidacy, reported in The Post, accelerates talk of a street commissioner fight this fall and a mayoral bid by Charles in the near term.
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Thomas F. Curley
Boston
Collins
Bates
State House
Curley
Woods
Brigham
City Hall
Salem D. Charles
Board of Street Commissioners
James H. Doyle
Charles
Doyle
D A R Will Aid Old Home Week In Boston
The New England Old Home Week Association says the D A R will make this year’s event memorable in Boston with a banquet and prominent guests. Hon. Frank W. Rollins presided. Governors Batchelder and Hill and Edith C. Whitmore sent regrets. Arrangements aim for a broader celebration than before.
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New England Old Home Week Association
Boston
New England
Frank W. Rollins
Governors Batchelder
New Hampshire
John F. Hill
Maine
Edith C. Whitmore
Homecraft
Once Famous College Athlete in a Cell
Frank Beeman of Oak Street appeared before Judge Sullivan in Municipal Court on a larceny charge. Once a famed Connecticut College pitcher who faced Yale and Princeton, he later drifted from luxury life in New York, became drink dependent, and allegedly stole a gold chain worth 25 dollars and a ring worth 10 dollars while aiding a man. he pleaded not guilty, received a three month house of correction sentence, and appealed.
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Frank Beeman
Oak Street
Sullivan
Beeman
New York City
Connecticut College
Yale
Princeton
Harvard
Boston
House of Correction
Fitzgerald May Run for Congress in 10th District
Ex Congressmen John F Fitzgerald discusses McNary political affairs and hints at opposing him for the 10th district nomination. The piece notes Fitzgerald resides in Ward 24 and that nomination rules ease this year with no delegate required. It recounts Sullivan and McNary tensions and threats of opposition amid party intrigue.
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John F. Fitzgerald
McNary
Congress
Fitzgerald
State Committee
Michael J. Sullivan
Sullivan
Maine
Boston
Mike
Would-Be Girl Death Attempt Leads to Deportation Move
May 13 in Lawrence: Rose Meyrowitz, 20, who attempted death by drinking chloroform, is in State custody and likely to be deported to Russia after being separated from her father.
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Lawrence
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