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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1905
Page
4
After a year of effort, Mark B. Mulvey is elected custodian of schools by the School Board. He will take the office at the expiration of Edward C. Baldwin's term, defeating a teacher contender. The board met in executive session and also heard other routine matters and new appointments.
The committee last evening split on the Baldwin seat with six votes for Mulvey and ten for Baldwin. Baldwin's salary is 2004 yearly, Baldwin occupying the position about four years, while Ellis was absent but paired with Keenan. Secretary Apollonio's reading of a teacher communication was interrupted by Committeeman Ryan who questioned the seriousness of the charges.
In Dedham at about 7 30 p m three passers by found a semi conscious man by the roadside calling for a doctor. Identified as John Regan of Walpole he had broken ribs and internal injuries. Doctors and a medical examiner attended him at a local car stable. Authorities do not know if he was assaulted or struck by a vehicle. He is about 50.
Evelyn Curley daughter of Patrick J. Curley and Francis Cronin son of Daniel A. Cronin of Roxbury were secretly wed June 10 1904 by a justice of the peace and again last Sunday afternoon at St Joseph's Church Roxbury by Rev Father Mahan. They reportedly left town last evening for parts unknown. both sets of parents refused to comment.
Street bath commissioners voted to close outdoor baths on Monday September 18 and open the new Cabot street indoor bath with showers the same morning at 10 o clock. The city gymnasiums open October 2 with the Cabot street building also used for women her two days per week pending schedule. The Elmwood street small gymnasium will close when Cabot street opens.
The Rt Rev William H O Connell bishop of the Roman Catholic diocese of Maine announced his plan to depart Portland Missouri for Japan on a Vatican mission. The trip follows peace with Russia and aims to convey Pope Pius X s congratulations to Emperor Meiji and to thank Japan for its favorable treatment of Catholics.
In Harmony Grove near Lake Winnipesaukee, a fire destroyed a cottage killing William Thompson a 60 year old laborer and Lillian Perkins a 45 year old widow. The blaze started from a toppled lamp and the victims likely died in sleep after living in the cottage as a summer home and later permanent residence.
Barry collided with a curb edge and was knocked unconscious as Officers Killion and Stokes pursued him. After a brisk chase they captured him and restrained him in the van. Sheriff Fairbairn recovered after medical care and rested at home, with unspecified injuries.
Isaac Schamus a 20 year old Russian was arrested in Oyster Bay and sent to Mineola after claiming to be a coal agent for Greater New York. He told a White House aide he wanted to meet President Roosevelt to urge a three man commission to regulate coal output to aid the poor during a miners strike.
Michael Barry, under escort to the East Cambridge jail, leaped from an official van and struck Sheriff John R. Fairbairn of Middlesex county, injuring him as prison guard Dominic Demarco also rode in the vehicle. Barry had been sentenced at the Maldon court for assault and was being taken to the State farm at Bridgewater.
Frank C. Walsh, arrested by State Officer Drake, accused of pickpocketing four farmers at the Oxford fair. With a ten year record, this marks his fifth court appearance for pocket picking. Chief Shaw vows to curb gambling and theft at fairs as police warn of roaming gangs.
Governor R B Glenn of North Carolina was hosted to a luncheon at the Puritan Club by Pinehurst owner Leonard Tufts. After the event the governor and his party boarded a train at 8 30 to proceed to Concord New Hampshire.
Public notice warns against obesity and promotes Kellogg's Obesity Food as a safe way to lose fat and gain muscle. Endorsed by Mrs. Etta Hamerick of Detroit who reports losing 83 pounds in three months and improved health after seven weeks. Send name and address to F J Kellogg in Battle Creek for a free trial package.
In Honolulu on the Manchuria voyage to Manila Miss Alice Roosevelt leaped into a deck swimming tank fully clothed after a dare from Congresssman Longworth. She and Longworth plunged in together, emerging soaked and laughing as the Taft party looked on.
Frank M. Ah Chung aged 23, son of a Chinese father and white mother, married Julia F. Ayres a 45 year old widow. The ceremony was at St James Church with Rev. George F. Halley officiating. City clerk notes it as the most remarkable marriage on record.
14-year-old Josephine Toohil of Roxbury was found guilty of highway robbery in Jamaica Plain. Judge Perrins sent her to the Industrial School for Girls in Lancaster. she appealed and was held on $100 bonds. Evidence said she and two peers stopped a child on Boylston avenue last July and seized a purse. She claimed she was seeking work in Jamaica Plain.
Miss Alice Roosevelt Major Corbin and Rear Admiral Train with 50 arrive at noon with marines to relieve Company B 7th Infantry as legation guard. Company B heads to Allegheny arsenal via Manila. Hotels in Pekin area full of Americans. Miss Roosevelt to guest the Dowager Empress at the summer palace west of Pekin.
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