Boston Finance Commission vows no runs for office
The Boston Finance Commission pledged in a Tremont building statement that all members will not seek public office during the commission's life. The declaration quashes rumors of candidates including John A. Sullivan for mayor and ex Mayor Matthews for governor or mayor, and extends to counsel Michael Sughrue. Kennedy protested against reports of other members seeking office after a secret session.
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Organized Labor
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Ernst
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Munvyer
Mr. Sughrue
Kennedy
Post
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Metuchen Mayor Candidate Arrested in Gambling Probe
Metuchen New Jersey September 10 Dr Charles M Freeman Independent ticket candidate for mayor was arrested on a gambling charge during primary elections He is married to Mary E Wilkins a noted novelist and author of regional fiction
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Mary Wilkins Freeman
Metuchen
WN. J
Charles M. Freeman
Suspect Charged in Metuchen Craps Game Case
The accusation states that last Wednesday the suspect played craps with James A. Duane, a wealthy contractor, and two Black men for stakes from five to a hundred dollars per throw. Duane was arrested and both men were held by Recorder Charles Weber in five hundred dollars bail awaiting grand jury action. Dr. Freeman posted bond and Charles Hartman became Duane's surety. Enos Fouratt, Metuchen marshal, filed the complaint.
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James A. Duane
Duane
Charles Weber
Dr. Freeman
Charles Hartman
Enos Fouratt
Metuchen
New Ideas Revise Foston Public School System Opening
Foston public schools reopen with a 2000 pupil increase to 98 000 and new practices. Emphasis shifts to writing spelling and geography while reducing frills. Nurses visit congested districts to supervise hygiene and home conditions. Grade 8 ½ to 8 receive gymnastic training and the High School of Practical Arts for Girls opens at Lyceum Hall with 1290 pupils under Headmaster Herbert Weaver assisted by Miss Hammond and Miss Starbird.
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High School of Practical Arts
Foston
Margaret E. Carley
Practical Arts
Herberts
Weaver
Josephine Hammond
Grace G. Starbird
Lyceum Hall
Meeting House Hill
Mather Grammar School
Premier Bond Denounces Modus Vivendi as Disgrace
Sir Robert Bond the Newfoundland premier blasts the recent Anglo American agreement as a disgrace to British diplomacy and a shameful sacrifice of the colony’s interests. He spoke as part of a column continuation on page two.
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ST. John's, N. F
Robert Bond
Newfoundland
Sir Robert Claims Protest Halted British Concession
Sir Robert says his strong protest during London talks after the colonial premiers conference stopped the British Cabinet from sealing a harsher compact with America. He asserts the colonial government will resist the modus vivendi by constitutional means and uphold sovereignty of the laws.
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London
America
Divorce Suit Rocks Lynn Society Over Alledged Alienation
Lynn society is stirred by a divorce suit filed by a prominent business man and club leader alleging wife’s affections have been alienated.
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Lynn
Usher Sues Brown Over Wife's Affection Worth Ten Thousand
Eugene P Usher of Swampscott sues grain merchant Alberto C Brown for 10000 alleging Brown enticed his wife Gussie away over more than three years. Usher claims bitter home strain after 23 years of marriage and two children. Case set for September at Superior Court while Usher seeks a divorce.
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Alberto C. Brown
Union Street
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Swampscott
Brown
Gussie
Browns
Ushers
Usher
Asher
Mr. Brown
Dorman & Newhall
Superior Court
Post
Chestnut Street
Body Builder Praises Father John's Medicine
An advertisement from 1934 features Jos. Perkins of 1934 Durfor St South Philadelphia endorsing Father John’s Medicine as excellent for a body builder and flesh producer.
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Father John
Jos. Perkins
Durfor St
Philadelphia
Lusitania Aims To Break Record On Atlantic Run
The Lusitania is reported at near 26 knots, with 561 knots in 24 hours and rapid gains. If maintained, it could beat the Lucania’s 4 day 7 hour record, with Sandy Hook arrival expected Thursday afternoon. The Haverford notes the ship’s lead over Lucania as it travels from Daunt Rock to Sandy Hook.
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Wait
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Cunard
Lusitania
Daunt Rock
Sandy Iook
Lucania
Haverford
Philadelphia
Queenstown
Lusitania Captain Reports 561 Knot Passage from Daunt Rock
The Lusitania report from Captain Watt to Cunard dispels gloom after wireless news that at noon Monday the ship had achieved 561 knots from Daunt Rock. Haverford observers note the message easing forebodings.
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Cunard
Watt
Lusitania
Daunt Rock
Unsettled Boston Forecast With Showers Midweek
The forecast for Boston and environs remains unsettled with occasional showers on Wednesday and a fair, warmer Thursday. Light to fresh east winds are expected along the coast from Washington.
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Wasilington
New England
New York
Auchincloss Poised to Succeed Ide as Ynrle Captain
Pat Flaherty wins for the Doves in New York 3 to 2. Pilgrims and Athletics split a doubleheader. Highball driven by steers captures the $10,000 Empire stake at Syracuse.
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Ynrle
Pat Flaherty
Doves
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Pilgrims
Athletics
Highball
Syracuse
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