Framingham Town Divided Over School Board Coup
In Framingham a school department crisis erupts after the Women's Club backed candidates who won seats on the School Board They demand the removal of Superintendent S F Blodgett after 17 years The board votes to seek a successor as Blodgett initially resigns then withdraws and a petition to retain him gains support
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South Framingham
Framingham
Framingham Women’s Club
S. F. Blodgett
Women’s Club
Blodgett
Framingham ‘Teachers’ Association
Woman's Club Crisis After Blodgett Resignation
Mrs Blodgett resigns as president of the Women's Club causing a rift. The division widens as Mrs Lillian St Clair, a school committee member and former Blodgett opponent, also belongs to the club.
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Donald McCormack
Edward D. Bement
Enos H. Bigelow
House of Representatives
Daniel J. Barnicle
Lillian St. Clair
James O’brien
McCormack
Blodgett
Policeman James Conant Listed Dangerously Sick at City Hospital
Patrolman James Conant of Station 5, the heaviest officer in the Boston police department, is on the dangerous list at City Hospital after several days of illness. He stands about 6 feet tall and weighs around 350 pounds.
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James Conant
Station 5
Boston
City Hospital
Conant
Attacks Wool and Sugar Tariff Faces Senate Panels
Washington May 23 The tariff debate centers on wool and sugar as Senate finance sub committees and Senators weigh possible changes and alliances amid rumors of a push for free wool and free sugar in three years.
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Washington
Senate Finance
Administration leaders praise Underwood bill amid caucus clash over wool and sugar
Leaders say the situation favors the Underwood bill but anticipate a heated party caucus as Southern and Western representatives press to resist free wool and free sugar. William Whitman faulted the wool schedule as 30 percent below Wilson tariff rates while arguing conditions justify the difference. He warned foreign woolen goods could flood the U S market once the measure passes.
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Senator Walsh
Montana
William Whitman
Boston
Senator Stone
Whitman
James
TRY ON DAY FOR G. O. P.S NEW SUIT
The Republican national executive committee meets in Washington on May 23 to decide whether to call an early meeting to discuss plans for strengthening party lines ahead of the next congressional campaign.
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Washington
Republican National Executive Committee
Charles D. Hilles
National Committee
Progressives Push Call for National Republican Convention
A Chicago conference conciliation committee met in Senator Cummins’ office and proposed sending a letter urging the national committee be assembled. The progressive wing seeks party reorganization, delegate changes, and contest handling. Senators Gallinger and Smoot support a convention. others oppose this year.
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Chicago
Cummins
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Smoot
Congress
Massage parlors face strict regulation and license renewal risk
The Board of Health sent notices to massage parlors and vapor bath rooms that licenses will not be renewed on June 1 unless physicians recommended by the board are provided. Manicure parlors must also obtain recommendations from Boston business leaders known to the board.
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Board of Health
Boston
Milk Labeling Bill Delayed in Senate Stall
The Meaney milk bill for labeling milk from outside the state was held up in the Senate until next Tuesday on Senator Blanchard’s motion, who argues the measure will raise milk prices.
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Senate
Blanchard
Milk Labeling Bill Back To House For Action
A drafted measure would require milk sold from vessels outside the state or pasteurized milk to bear conspicuous labels stating pasteurized or out of state origin. Penalties include fines up to 100 dollars or up to six months imprisonment. the act expires October 1, 1913 and exempts drinks served on premises.
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Commonwealth
Cross theology attacked by Rev. Edward Cummings in Boston meeting
Rev. Edward Cummings of South Congregational Church told the Free Religious Association that the cross tale is a failure and urged removal of Genesis and postmortem beliefs. He advocated a white flag and Bethlehem star on Christian churches and said the Christian world is tired of the cross.
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Jesus Christ
Edward Cummings
South Congregational Church
Free Religious Association
Lord Hall
Boston
Muck and Mrs Muck Leave for European Summer
Dr Karl Muck conductor of the Symphony Orchestra and Mrs Muck depart from Poston for New York. They sail today aboard the Princess Irene to Genoa and proceed to Sammering near Vienna to mid July. They will then move to a summer home in Dobelbad near Gratz for the rest of the season.
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Karl Muck
Symphony Orchestra
Muck
Poston
New York
Genoa
Sammering
Vienna
Dobelbad
Gratz
Wakefield Insane Man Said To Harbor Dynamite
Wakefield residents spent a sleepless night fearing a lunatic with 50 pounds of dynamite in a hidden woods stash near Valley Street. The blast material, stolen from a stone crushing plant locker, sparked warnings and theories while authorities urged caution and safe storage near Lake Quannapowitt.
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Wakefield
Valley Street
Starkweather
Highway Department
Lake Quannapowitt
Hotel Touraine Maid Awarded $1300 Verdict
Barbara Foley a chambermaid for the Hotel Touraine is found entitled to $1300 for injuries sustained while employed by J. R. Whippie Company proprietors of the hotel.
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Touraine
Barbara Foley
Supreme Judicial Court
J. R. Whippie Company
Italians Trapped by Arabs in Sidi Garba Battle
Gen Gandretti's forces at Sidi Garba on May 16 suffered heavier losses than first reported. Italian troops totaling about 5090 faced an Arab force of around 10,000 aided by Turkish officers and cannon. Despite a brave defense, Italians retreated, leaving artillery and supplies to the enemy.
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Rome
Gandretti
Sidi Garba
Tripoli
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