Boston schools open with larger entering class and crowded lines
Dr. Herbert Keenan spearheads the new school effort aimed at business readiness beyond basic skills. Entering classes at English High and Boston Latin were larger than usual, with Principal Casey anticipating about 400 new students. The girls high saw severe crowding but normal overall attendance as teachers welcomed pupils and new masters joined.
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Casey
Joseph Chadwick
Henry H. Yeames
Arthur T. Fiske
Charles.j.capen
Dartmouth Street
Dillaway School For Girls
Kenilworth Street
Elizabeth M. Blackburn
Dorchester
New Pupils Overcrowd Chelsea Schools This Term
More than 300 new scholars will need care in Chelsea schools this term. Primary and grammar grades are crowded as twice the usual number apply for admission. Two new rooms at Williams, Bellingham, and Shurtleff will relieve space, and a Spencer avenue building is under construction but not ready for occupancy for months.
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Chelsea
Williams
Bellingham
Shurtleff
Spencer Avenue
Cambridge Pupils Find Accommodation for Schools
Cambridge schools opened yesterday under favorable auspices despite a rise in pupils. The old Gannett school is discontinued, and pupils will be housed in halls of district schools until four new rooms at Wellington School are ready. Exact figures to be released today by the school department.
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Cambridge
Gannett
Wellington
Half Time in Five Somerville Schools
Nearly 18,000 pupils registered in Somerville schools yesterday with overflowing crowds in several schools. Some students at Prescont Hanarom Hodgkins Davis and others placed on half-time and to remain so for some time. Latin School reports no crowding after a new addition opened yesterday. About 25 new teachers began their duties.
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Somerville
Prescont
Hanarom
Hodgkins
Davis
C.e
Builders Favor Open Shop in Los Angeles Meeting
At a joint meeting of the Master Builders and the Builders' Exchange in Los Angeles 30 firms signed a resolution declaring for an open shop. The groups include practically all prominent contractors and builders in the city.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Master Builders
Builders’ Exchange
Man crushed by engine at Charlestown bridge incident
William Martin of 1 Lynde Street fell while boarding a shifting engine near the Austin Street bridge in Charlestown. The rear wheels cut off his right hand near the wrist and crushed his left heel. He was taken to Massachusetts Hospital.
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Austin Street Bridge
Charlestown
William Martin
Lynde Street
Massachusetts Hospital
Arrest Girl Bather Catch in Ohio River Swindle Probe
Pittsburg report describes Mabel Williams, sought as a graft witness, apprehended by Detectives Lally Gough and Richard Kelly while bathing in the Ohio River eight miles below Wheeling.
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Pittsburg
Mabel Williams
Lally, Gough
Richard Kelly
Ohio River
Wheeling
Bridgeport Driver Killed in City Collision
George K. Botsford was driving into Bridgeport from Stratford when another automobile struck his car, throwing him from the vehicle and breaking his neck.
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Bridgeport
Conn
George KE. Botsford
Stratford
Women Pray and Cheer Men of Hurricane Struck Ships
Passengers on the Schley praise Captain Asa Davison and crew for steering through a 1906 hurricane off Jamaica to Boston with no loss of life. A companion ship, the Alice, tied up in Boston after three days of smashing seas that wrecked cargo and damaged fittings, while Captain Knudson’s wife manned the wheel for 56 hours.
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United Fruit Company
Boston
Admiral Schley
Jamaica
Asa Davison
Davison
John M. Casey
Theodore F. Allen
Edward E. Sanborn
James
N. L. Reimie
Alice
Commercial Wharf
South Market Street
Eck
Sama
Cuba
San Salvador
Knudson
Denver Cruiser Moves Toward Havana After Orders
The Denver steamed in the Long Island Sound then received wireless orders to go to Key West, later redirected to Havana. Commander Colwell said the ship had 150 armed sailors and several field guns, ready to land within 15 minutes, though no marines were aboard.
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Denver
Long Island Sound
Cape Hatteras
Key West
Havana
Colwell
Roosevelt outlines Cuba readiness for naval emergencies
President Roosevelt's preparedness plan covers Cuban waters with the Denver to Havana and the Marietta to Cienfuegos, while the Des Moines stays at Key West. Acting Secretary Bacon says no demonstration, but insurgent growth requires protecting American interests and the Denver should suffice for now.
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U. 8
Des Moines
Denver
Marietta
TON
Washington
Roosevelt
Cuba
State Department
Havana
Cienfuegos
Key West
Bacon
Cuban
Department
Coastline Coverage Includes Northern and Southern Ports
Plans outline needs along the northern coast and the Marietta region for southern coastal coverage, detailing proposed services, infrastructure emphasis, and coordination between coastal districts. Officials press for timely funding and cross-jurisdictional cooperation to ensure comprehensive reach.
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Marietta
Two More Warships To Go From Norfolk Yard
The cruiser Tacoma, last of four cruisers to arrive, will likely sail in a day or two, following the Des Moines which departed last Monday for Key West amid Cuba tension. 6000 shells and large stores are being rushed to Tacoma and Cleveland, both at the yard, for immediate readiness. The Cleveland is set to sail Friday morning with a secret destination.
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Norfolk
Tacoma
Des Moines
Navy Yard
Key West
Naval
St. Julian Creek
Cleveland
Russell Stillman Wedding in Dorchester Niece of Rhode Island Governor
Miss Gertrude Stillman daughter of Mrs Gertrude V Stillman and niece of Governor Utter of Rhode Island married Charles V Russell last evening at St Peter's Church in Dorchester. Rev Father Rowan officiated in a ceremony witnessed by numerous relatives and friends. The bridegroom was formerly one of the townsmen in the community.
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Gertrude Stillman
Dorchester
Utter
Rhode Island
Gertrude V. Stillman
Bloomfield Street
Charles V. Russell
Father Rowan
St. Peter’s Church
Boston Star Athletes Read Declaration in Fourth of July Ceremony
Boston's top scholastic athletes and a South Boston resident chosen by the Mayor read the Declaration of Independence on July 4. Grace Taylor of Nashua was bridesmaid, Sylvester P Russell was best man, ushers included E J Field and others. The ceremony and reception followed at the bride's home before a Southern tour.
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Boston
South Boston
Grace Taylor
Nashua
N. H
Sylvester P. Russell
E. J. Field
Francis Field
Joseph F. Prophet
George IL. Guindon
Frederick L. Guindon
Mrs. Russell
Cosgrove and Scheele Marry at Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Charles F Cosgrove of Engine 26 and Miss Ethel Scheele of Roxbury wed yesterday at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in a ceremony led by Rev Francis K Dolan. Mary Scheele served as maid of honor and Michael Drinan of Ladder 13 was best man. A reception followed at the bride's Francis street home in Roxbury. The couple left for Washington and plan to reside in Roxbury after October 1.
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Charles F. Cosgrove
Engine 26
Mullen
Ethel Scheele
Roxbury
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Francis K. Dolan
Mary Scheele
Michael Drinan
Ladder 13
Francis Street
Washington
Broken Chain Kills Man at New Building Site
Albert Thompson a rock driller was fatally struck in the chest when an endless iron chain in a nearby machine snapped during excavation for a new building. He worked for a construction crew in New York and died at the scene.
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New York
Albert Thompson
Hungarians to Hold Memorial for George Washington Statue
Boston Hungarians over 1000 will gather at Kossuth Hall Tremont Street to honor the unveiling of the George Washington statue in Budapest. The statue, funded by Hungarian subscriptions in Boston and other cities, honors Louis Kossuth and the American ovation.
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Boston
Kossuth
Tremont Street
George Washington
Budapest
Louis Kossuth
Morphine Overdose Endangers Mary Fornorton in City
Mary Fornorton, address unknown, was brought to the relief station by police after being found unconscious from a morphine overdose. Dr. Ayer sent her to the relief station where she was placed on the dangerous list. a priest was summoned to administer last rites as she is not expected to survive the night.
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Mary Fornorton
Ayer
Secret Service Chief Wilkie Makes Flying Visit
John E. Wilkie, chief of the Secret Service Bureau, visited the federal building yesterday for a brief conference with his men and with Assistant District Attorneys Lewis and Garland before leaving town. Officials note his visit amid ongoing naturalization investigations led by Special Agent Frank Burke. He declined to discuss purpose. He stated counterfeiting focus is on raising small denomination bills rather than new bill production.
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John E. Wilkie
Secret Service Bureau
Federal
Lewis and Garland
Special Secret Service
Frank Burke
Wilkie
Auto Hits Boy in Stoneham Square Dislocates Shoulder
John J. Kenney Jr., 11, was struck by a large touring car in Stoneham square this afternoon and sustained a dislocated shoulder. The driver did not stop after the collision.
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Stoneham
John J. Kenney, Jr
Stoneham Square
Toutbeck Captures St Ledger Stakes at Doncaster
In Doncaster England on September 12 Toutbeck owned by the Duke of Westminster won the St Ledger Stakes for three-year-olds. Prince William finished second with Beppo third. Keystone II ridden by Danny Maher, a strong favorite, finished unplaced.
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Doncaster
Eng
Duke of Westminster
Prince William
Beppo
Lord Derby
Keystone II
Danny Maher
Aged Man Charged With Smuggling Dental Drug
Sigmund Harris a 72 year old man was arraigned in Commissioner Shields office this morning on charges of smuggling a quantity of dental a costly drug. He was held in $1000 bail for examination.
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New York
Sigmund Harris
Trachoma Bars Immigrants From Siberia Landings
Quarantine officers refuse 48 passengers from the steamship Siberia to land in San Francisco due to unmistakable evidence of trachoma detected among the travelers arriving from the Orient.
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San Francisco
Siberia
New York City Excursion With B M R R And Hudson Steamer
Oct 3 and 4 excursion from Boston to New York City by train and steamer costs 5 dollars round trip. Highlights include a daylight Hudson trip, optional overnight in New York, views of the Hoosac Mountains and Deerfield River valley, and a commemorative illustrated booklet mailed free on request.
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New York City
Hudson River
Hoosac Mountains
Hoosick
Deerfield
Boston & Maine R. R
Deerfield Valley
Hoosac
Berkshires
Massachusetts
New York State
Troy
Albany
N. Y
Hudson
Catskill Mountains
New York
New York Harbor
Big City
Fall River
Fall River Line
Boston
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Rufus B. Sprague
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S. Davison
Hantsport
N. S
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Wilhelmina Splatt
B. W
Cordelia Johnson
Edith Prosett
By Mate Reimer
Mate Reimer
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