Busy Workmen Turn Boston Schools Into Tight Quarters
Agents report a crush of 1748 pupils turned away across nine Boston schools on opening day. Basements flood with mud as 40 workers repair foundations at the Quincy School, halting entrances and crowding yards. Portable classrooms arrive late. repairs delay occupancy and force continued turns away at multiple campuses.
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Boston
Quincy School
Bunker
Tyler Street
James J. Storrow
Mr. Storrow
House Commission
West End
Seattle
Somerset Street
W. E. Hinds
Washington School
Norman Street
Chambers Street
Winchell School
Blossom Street
Dimock
Wells
Wells School
Blossom
McLean Streets
Quincy
Winchell
Schoolhouse Commission Chief Explains Desk Delays
Chairman Sturgis explains delays at High School of Commerce Tyler Street School and Winchell School amid budget limits and contractor issues. He blames equipment supplier American Seating and notes efforts to finish fire escapes while addressing masters’ requisitions.
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Tyler Street School
James J. Storrow
School Board
Schoolhouse Commission
Sturgis
High School of Commerce
Tyler Street
High School of
Winchell School
Stevens Opens His Campaign in Clan-na-Gael Hall
General Hazard Stevens, veteran Democrat, launched a congressional bid at Clan-na-Gael Hall Ward 13. He endorsed sweeping tariff reform toward free trade and argued protection harmed industry while freeing commerce would benefit the nation and reduce monopolies.
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Hazard Stevens
Congress
Clan-na-Gael Hall
Ward 13
Kentucky
Henry Bisbee
Republic
George III
Still in Bachelor Ranks Meyer Schiff Denies Rumor
Mr Meyer Schiff of Pemberton says he remains in the bachelor ranks after a report named him as the father of Miss Rose Schiff. Rose Schiff, niece of Meyer, helped prevent a blaze at Hotel Pemberton Hull last week.
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Meyer Schiff
Pemberton
Rose Schiff
Hull
Miss Schiff
Jacob Schiff
Mr. Meyer
Labor notes on Massachusetts A F of L convention in Lowell
The Massachusetts State Branch A F of L plans the convention in Lowell with the executive board to finalize arrangements at a Sunday meeting. A 18 member special committee will design how unions will carry out the directives from the Faneuil Hall mass meeting. Eulogies for Charles Caffrey were adopted by local unions, with officers elected in Boston Hatters and Bridge and Crawtenders groups. Frank Brogman elected Boston Newspaper Wagon Drivers delegate. William Kerry elected vice-president as Samuel Regan resigns.
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Massachusetts
A. F. of L
Lowell
State Branch
Wells Memorial Building
Faneuil Hall
Charles Caffrey
Charlestown
Bridge and Crawtenders’ Union
Reet
William H. Long
Eugene F. Riley
Jacob Pelser
William Wixted
A. F
Boston Hatters’ Union
William Frigolah
Chicago
International Glass Workers’ Union
Boston Local 28
International
Frank Brogman
Boston
Wagon Drivers’ Union
Massachuetts State Branch
William J. Kerry
Samuel Regan
Markell Weds Oppenheim in Brockton Mass
Joseph Markell of Boston married Miss Bertha Oppenheim of Brockton at Massasoit Hall Brockton Tuesday evening in front of 400 guests from New York Boston and other cities. Rabbis Baritz and Silverman officiated with Brockton boys choir at 8 15 and a reception followed.
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Markell—Oppenheim
Joseph Markell
Boston
Bertha Oppenheim
Brockton
Massasoit Hall
New York
Baritz
Silverman
Linehan alleges graft offers from transit firms
Senator Frank J. Linehan said at a recent session he was approached by representatives of the Boston & Worcester Street Railway Company and the Boston Elevated system offering bribes of 3500 and 5000 dollars to influence a bill. Assistant District Attorney Dwyer will summon Linehan to identify the makers and may present the matter to the grand jury in October.
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Frank J. Linehan
Boston & Worcester Street Railway Company
Boston “L” System
Boston & Worcester Company
Boston
Dwyer
Linehan
Wealthy Madison resident dies after nut choking incident
Robert Cravens aged 61 a member of one of Madison Inds wealthiest families died this afternoon from injuries after an accidental hazelnut drew into his throat two weeks earlier.
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Madison
Ind
Robert Cravens
Foraker Plans Active Role in Taft Campaign
Senator Foraker visited Judge Taft at the Linton Hotel in Cincinnati for a half hour of cordial talk. Both men described the meeting as pleasant and political, with Foraker pledging to aid the campaign and Taft inviting his support when needed.
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Cincinnati
Senator Foraker
Judge Taft
Linton
Taft
Toledo
Chicago Grand President to Visit Boston Local Car Workers
FP J Richardson of Chicago plans a visit to the Boston locals of the Car Workers' International Association to assist in organizing efforts. Local 184 elected a delegate to the State A F L convention in Lowell next month. Fourteen applicants admitted and six applications received.
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FP. J. Richardson
Chicago
Boston
Car Workers’ International Association
A. F. of
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