School Board Reforms Highlight Ellis Agenda in Boston
David A. Ellis outlines a half year of gains by Boston's five member School Board. Improvements include civil service for teachers, pension plans, disciplinary classes, a juvenile court bill, playground openings, and a new business agent role. The nine to eight year curriculum cut saves about 32 dollars per pupil plus construction savings.
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David A. Ellis
School Board
Boston
Mr. Ellis
Charlestown
Roxbury
South Boston
Brighton
West Roxbury
Dorchester
Grammar School
Cleveland Pupils Must Keep Themselves Clean
The Cleveland Public Schools will stress personal hygiene in the new year. The physical education department will adjust seating to reduce wear and urge students to maintain clean teeth. Suggestions include not sharing items, washing hands and face, and avoiding gum in pockets to cut disease risk.
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Cleveland, O
Department of Physical Education
Cleveland Public Schools
Boston Gas Co Accepts Government Offer for Appraisers Stores Site
President James L. Richards of the Boston Consolidated Gas Co confirmed Washington reports that the local gas company accepted the government offer of 250000 for the site for the new appraisers stores. Negotiations began with a ask of 282400 but settled at 250000. The land fronts Commercial Hull and Prince streets. A Boston district attorney will review title before transfer and working plans begin.
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James L. Richards
Boston Consolidated Gas Company
Washington
Mr. Richards
Commercial
Hull
Prince Streets
War Department
Richards
Carnegie Aids Mrs Hartje in Divorce Defense
Pittsburgh September report alleges Andrew Carnegie funded the lavish defense of Mrs Mary Scott Hartje in her husband’s divorce suit. The aid followed public exposure of Clifford Hooe’s role in the case as he faces perjury charges next Thursday. Carnegie reportedly urged funding through his associate John Scott and financier Thomas A Scott, linking past Pennsylvan ia Railroad ties to aid in defending American womanhood.
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Pittsburg
Andrew Carnegie
Mary Scott Hartje
Carnegie
Clifford Hooe
Hooe
Thomas M. Miller
John Scott
Thomas A. Scott
Pennsylvania Railroad
Scott
Will of Herman Oelrichs Leaves Estate to Siblings
Herman Oelrichs who died at sea leaves the bulk of his estate to his brother Charles Mayo Oelrichs and sister Mrs Lucy Jay. His estranged wife is cut from any bequest and she is said to have her own ample fortune. Son Herman Oelrichs Jr receives only jewelry guns and personal property. Other relatives, his secretary and his valet are remembered in the will.
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New York
Herman Oelrichs
Charles Mayo Oelrichs
Lucy Jay
Herman Oelrichs, Jr
Probate Will Looks After Family as It Stands
The 1906 will names Herman Oelrichs Jr as heir to watches jewelry and personal effects. Mary Singleton Livingston receives 30000 with a contest void clause. Nephews 5000 each. niece 5000. Mazel relatives receive 26000 and 5000 each. James Lomas receives 10000, Nordstrom 2000. Brother Charles Mayo Oelrichs gets 300000 and 100000 to Mrs Jay. Residue to Charles Mayor Oelrichs as executor. Estate value unknown. total cash bequests amount to 492000.
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Herman Oelrichs, Jr
Mary Singleton Livingston
Oelrichs
Duncan McRae Livingston
Robert L. Livingston
Revere Bandmaster Receives Ivory Baton at Season's End
Bandmaster A. B. Roundy, who led concerts at Revere Beach under the Metropolitan Park Commission this season, was presented with a handsome ivory baton by band members on Sunday evening. The final concert drew thousands and was praised as a highlight of the resort’s offerings.
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A. B. Roundy
Metropolitan Park Commission
Revere Beach
Photographer Claims Largest Photograph Ever Made
A Chicago photographer says he captured the largest photograph in existence a full length portrait of Dr Dowie measuring eight by four feet. He states the work is a genuine original photograph not an enlargement.
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Chicago
Dr. Dowie
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