Abolish Three State Boards Reported
The document lists proposed abolition of the Charles River Basin Commission and the Metropolitan Park Commission and Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board. It names chairs and members including Henry S. Pritchett, Henry D. Yerxa, Joshua B. Holden, William B. de las Casas, Edwin A. Curtis, David N. Skillings, Edwin B. Haskell, Ellerton P. Whitney, Henry H. Sprague, James A. Bailey Jr, Henry P. Walcott and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles River Basin Commission
Henry S. Pritchett
Boston
Henry D. Yerxa
Cambridge
Joshua B. Holden
Metropolitan Park Commission
William B. de Las Casas
Malden
Edwin A. Curtis
David N. Skillings
Winchester
Edwin B. Haskell
Newton
Ellerton P. Whitney
Milton
Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board
Henry H. Sprague
James A. Bailey, Jr
Arlington
Henry P. Walcott
Substitution of Bennett Bill Approved by House Vote
Chairman Walter A. Webster led a 99 to 96 shift to dissolve three metropolitan commissions and form a single three-member body. The move, aiming to cut administration costs by about 50 000, drew defense from Bennett and Webster and opposition from White Lomansky and Boston. Reconsideration was ordered for the next day as commissions remained silent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter A. Webster
Committee On Metropolitan Affairs
Bennett
Metropolitan Commissions
Charles River Basin Commission
Metropolitan Park Commission
Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Boura
Webster
City Hall
State House
White
Brookline
Lomasney
Boston
March G. Bennett
Ward 11
Bolton
April Fools Weather Report Stirred Public Mood
A humorous April Fools joke from the Weather Bureau caused a stir as residents misread forecasts. The piece notes a sharp cold start with temperatures around 30 degrees, and predicts clearing and colder Tuesday, then fair and warmer Wednesday. Local reaction referenced shopping crowds and Easter observances.
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Federal
Russia
Weather Bureau
Brother Smith
Weather forecast for Boston and nationwide outlook
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for clearing and cooler conditions on Tuesday followed by fair and warmer weather on Wednesday with fresh easterly winds turning southerly. Across the country, except New England and the South Atlantic coast, fair weather is expected Tuesday and Wednesday with temperatures rising in interior valleys and warmer readings along the Atlantic coast by midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Washington
New England
South Atlantic Coast
Rocky Mountains
Atlantic Coast
Sanford's Ginger Promises Quick Break From Cold Night
A vintage remedy suggests drinking a hot cup of Sanford's Ginger at night to stave off a cold as you retire. The ad tone emphasizes soothing warmth and quick relief from symptoms.
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Sanford
Greer to Go After Diamonds
Champion Frank Greer targets the Diamonds in a forthcoming bout. Local boxing circles buzz as Greer promises an aggressive assault to seize a title claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greer
Farrar Captivates Boston in Sole Night Return
Geraldine Farrar declares happiness in Boston as she thanks her supporters and expresses dream of racing again. She recalls eight years of anticipation and hopes the National Association would accept her entry to compete in the Diamond Sculls at Henley.
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Conried
Boston
Geraldine Farrar
The
Post
Teamsters Demand New Agreement in Boston Strike
Union declares firm demand for a new contract across multiple firms in Boston and Cambridge area. About 500 workers employed by J. S. Hilliard & Son F. Knight & Son Boston Forwarding and Transfer Lewis Flanders Company H. W. Annable and others face potential strike action on Second and Dorchester streets Charlestown Roxbury South Boston East Cambridge.
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J. 8S
Hilliard & Son
Second Street
C Streets
Boston
Charlies Street
East Cambridge
F. Knight & Son
Hunneman Street
Roxbury
Dorchester Avenue
Boston Forwarding and Transfer Company
A Street
South Boston
Lewis Flanders Company
Granite Street
T. Libby
Charles Street
H.W. Annable
Front Street
Charlestown
Johnson & Co
D Street
Fifield & Richardson
A _ street
Masters Refuse to Sign Amid Domestic Church Controversy
A heated session of the Congregational Sunday School and Publishing Society ended with a vote for self investigation after a $12,500 stock shortage was alleged. Clergy and lay representatives debated governance and demanded an inquiry led by five appointed members. The meeting postponed the officer elections and set June 3 for a report.
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John Herbert
Society
George A. Gordon
of South ‘Church
Herbert
Sciety
George C. Hall
Dover
N. H
Congregational Sunday School and Publishing Society
Boston sculler Greer hints at Henley entry plans
Greer keeps silent on committing to Henley stewards while hints of an American entry in the Diamond sculls swirl. He has trained indoors this winter as talk grows of a possible international competition and a move from Boston Athletic Association toward an English regatta ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greer
Henley
Boston Athletic Association
Harold P. Wardwell
The
A. A. Boat Club
New York
Titus
Worcester
Boston
America
Ocean
Browns Bronchial Twoches Advertisement Prompt
An older newspaper fragment advertises Brown's Bronchial Twoches for sore throat and hoarseness priced from 25 cents to one dollar per box. The note appears as a continuation on page ten in the fifth column.
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Brown
Dainty blue clad girl captivates Boston Theatre crowd
A young girl with two golden braids appeared on stage at the Boston Theatre last night. She received an extraordinary, extended ovation from all sections of the audience, with applause swelling from the flowers boxes to the galleries and back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Bostow
Farrar and Boston Unite In Rediscovered Camaraderie
Geraldine Farrar and Boston renewed their ties after strong performances that underscored Farrar as a world class soprano and showcased a Boston Theatre crowd in a storming night. The meeting with Conried highlighted past tensions and current mutual respect in a city close to both artists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine Farrar
Boston
Conried
Farrar Debuts in Faust at Boston Opera
Review notes Geraldine Farrar's first Boston appearance in Faust as Marguerite. Her voice praised for sweetness and carrying quality though not yet flawless. interpretation described as unconventional and evolving, with clumsy gestures early giving way to sincere, improved performance culminating in the prison scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Dufriche
Plancon
Mephistopheles
Journet
Geraldine Farrar
Boston
Miss Farrar
Marguerite
Union Threat Over Wage Agreement With Eight Master Teamsters
The eight master teamsters refuse to grant union wage and working conditions, prompting the union to threaten a strike at ten firms if the agreement is not signed today. Tomorrow will bring a hostile contest of endurance and maneuvering between the two sides, with meetings at Brodbine Hall and other halls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brodbine Hall
Cordic
Weve
Albany
Dramatic Session At Meeting Of Members
A dramatic session unfolded during a member meeting as tensions rose over governance and decisions. Members debated agenda items and procedures, reflecting a contentious atmosphere and unresolved questions about leadership and future actions.
Shortage and Indictments Dominate Stormy Session
After a three hour stormy session at Pilgrim Hall the Sunday School and Publishing Society votes for a rigid investigation of every department amid shortages and age counts. One voice dissents.
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Pilgrim Hall
Fourth Trial Granted in Dr Sinclair Case
Dr Sinclair convicted a year ago for surgery that killed Annie M Russell a Charlestown choir singer was granted a fourth trial by the Supreme Court which sustained his exceptions from the third trial. One witness has been imprisoned for perjury another man punished for attempting to bribe a juror.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinclair
Annie M. Russell
Charlestown
Supreme Court
Freddie Parent Sent Home By Taylor
Readable fragments indicate Freddie Parent was sent home by Taylor. The text is damaged and lacks clear dates or locations. Further context from the original page is needed to determine individuals, setting, and consequence.
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Freddie Parent
Taylor
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