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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1904
Page
12
Lists of candidates for the school committee under review by the Public School Association the Democratic city committee and the Independent Women Voters Association. The notice notes competing slates and ongoing consideration by the three organizations.
Voters associations and party factions map out candidates for the school committee in Boston. Names include Russell Miller Ernest Donath Dr Temple Mary Cheney George Brock and others across wards 9 to 25. Friday's conventions will settle the slate as the Public School Association and Democrats move toward an accord while Republicans and Independent Women Voters consider their options.
A heated remark by Lieutenant Thomas J. Fitzgerald of Engine 10 cost him rank and a demerit after he challenged ladderman testimony at a hearing before Fire Commissioner Henry S. Russell. The line cost him his position and reinstatement now rests with the commissioner.
The armored cruiser Pennsylvania sails on the Cape Ann trial run to cover 88 miles from Thatcher's Island twin lights to Cape Porpoise and back. Officials expect 22 knots or better, aiming near 7 am departure from Lewis Wharf with a guest crew and Cramp shipyard representatives aboard. The ship follows sister ships Colorado and West Virginia with a lead on speed set by prior runs.
A 21 year old Russian war nurse Miss Corelle travels toward Japan amid rumors she allowed Chinese bandits to seize her to find a missing lover. The account links her Boxer rebellion heroism, medals, and a French consul effort to secure permission for nursing wounded Russians in Japan.
Republicans outline a slate led by Fred E. Bolton Roxbury John A Campbell East Boston Colonel William H Oakes Charlestown William L Rutan Back Bay Herbert W Burr Dorchester John E Cotter Brighton Edward J Bromberg West Roxbury as Democrats retreat from state making a Good Government Association scrutiny questions candidates for the Board of Aldermen. Seven aldermanic seats to be nominated by the association and debates over the constitutionality of the aldermanic bill continue amid cross examination and potential Supreme Court review.
Boston officials deny overcharging for cement. Superintendent Donovan and purchasing agent William J. Shiels argue cement bought from city merchants is priced to match or beat contractor rates. They highlight price comparisons, delivery arrangements, storage and handling responsibilities, and risks borne by buyers.
The street department tests and marks each cement barrel and requires dealers to store the cement in damp proof space, provide labor to sample, plug and mark, then hold the lot for call. A barrel may be ordered far from a dealer, with price calculations including handling, storage, insurance, and carting raising the cost by about 55 cents per barrel. Boston pays no more than other buyers under these conditions.
The firm Wood, Pollard & Co followed their usual custom yesterday and presented each of their 200 married male employees a 12 pound turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.
The school committee met with low attendance as they prepare to nominate eight new board members. John H. Casey’s resignation was placed on file. A reply from the schoolhouse commissioners, signed by R Clipston Sturgis, explains fire safety obligations and the difficulty in funding exterior fire escapes and basement repairs.
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