Robber Traces Sapphire Theft Through Brockton
April 6 report states jewels stolen from Mrs. D. Cary Keith’s residence nearly all recovered except a sapphire. Bert O. Taylor, jailed in Boston, admits taking the items after posing as a telephone inspector and entering Keith’s private rooms. Police search Randolph for the missing ring as Taylor fled with about $1000 in jewels.
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Cambridge Exhibit Sells Cambridge Factory Site
The Boston Real Estate Exchange show in Horticultural Hall drew crowds as Cambridge exhibi t shows maps and photos of factory sites. A large tract near the Charles River was sold to a manufacturer planning a new plant. Hyde Park and Cambridge school children will tour the exposition, and the first 300 women tomorrow receive free chocolates.
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Cambridge Considers Preferential Voting Charter in State Referendum
The Cambridge legislative committee votes to adopt a preferential voting system that allows ranking candidates. A recall election follows petitions, and thresholds grant ballot measures, council referendums, or charter votes. Dissenters include Senator Lomasney and Representatives Leonard and Doyle.
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Cambridge considers preferential voting plan with recall
A Boston area legislative push led by Harvard professor Lewis J. Johnson, Representatives Dow and Montague, to adopt a plan featuring initiative, referendum and recall. Advocates argue majority voting prevents faction control and supports Cambridge voters choosing their mayor or officials. sample ballot instructions urge single first and second choices and warn against marks that void the ballot.
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Preferential voting trial in Spokane informs Cambridge charter
The article describes Cambridge adopting a charter similar to Lynn and Haverhill with five city council supervisors and a five member school committee. The Mayor earns 5000 dollars yearly, others 4000, elected at large while school members are in three districts. The Mayor can vote but lacks veto power. Finance supervisor serves as Acting Mayor. Departments head by supervisors. Ballot access needs 50 petition names. recalls possible.
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West European tour party sails from Boston amid hotel news
A group of 22 women from Western points will meet at the Brunswick Hotel in Boston before sailing on a European tour. Mrs L. Macomber and Miss Ara belle Macomber of Des Moines have already arrived. They will depart Saturday.
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