Rourke Signs Light Contract For 11 000 Lamps
Commissioner Rourke signed a $2.5 million street lighting contract with Rising Sun Street Lighting Co to illuminate 11 000 gas lamps for ten years. City Council must hold a public hearing before approval amid opposition from the Lamp Lighters' Union and Central Labor Union who cite lower bid estimates.
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Rourke
Rising Sun Street Lighting Company
Rising Sun Company
Lamplighters’ Union
Central Labor Union
Triumph for football men at Harvard Union elections
Football players dominated Harvard Union officer elections with five of eight posts won by gridiron stars. Richard Wigglesworth became vice president, Major Henry Lee Higingson was named president, and William M. F. Whitelock was chosen secretary. On the governing board three football men joined Lothrop Withington Bob Fisher and I. D. Smith, with A. M. Goodale H. L. Geddis and C. C. Little filling the remaining seats.
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Harvard
Harvard Union
Richard Wigglesworth
Henry Lee Higginson
William M. FE. Whitelock
Intercolonial Club Banquet Honors Halifax Editor
The Interecolonial Club of Roxbury held its annual complimentary banquet at Dudley Street club rooms. Principal speaker was William Dennis of Halifax, managing editor of the Halifax Herald, with Vice-President Stanley O. Sterratt acting as toast master and other speakers including Byron Mcleod, Thomas E. Johns and Thomas J. Jones.
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Intercolonial Club
Interecolonial Club
Roxbury
Dudley Street
William Dennis
Halifax
Canada
Halifax Herald
Stanley O. Sterratt
Byron Mcleod
Thomas E. Johns
Thomas J. Jones
Thirteen Women Elected To Town Offices In Colorado
Denver April 6 Thirteen women will head major municipal offices in Colorado following last Tuesday's elections. Pueblo elected a woman auditor while Leadville Telluride Idaho Springs Greek and Montrose chose women treasurers. Smaller towns Fairplay Ridgeway Colorado City Las Animas elected clerks and Durango a woman alderman. Alma will have two women city officials. the city clerk and treasurer. Four women sit in the Colorado Legislature and a Denver county commissioner is a woman.
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Fairplay
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Durango
Alma
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Mrs Perry reports Plymouth Rock pullets laid 1451 eggs
Mrs C A Perry of 37 Winchester road Newton records 1451 eggs from nine Plymouth Rock pullets in the last year and notes 16 unrecorded days likely raising the actual total. Only one day yielded no eggs and one day yielded a single egg.
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C. A. Perry
Winchester Road
Newton
Plymouth Rock
City economy plan faces council discontent over half-holiday boost
Commissioner of Public Works Rourke expresses concern as Mayor and City Council again approve a weekly half holiday for all city employees, affecting the economy plan and municipal operations.
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Rourke
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City Public Works chief eyes higher budget after half holiday cost
The Public Works head, citing the half holiday order, says city costs rise to about 150 000 dollars for the entire city and about 90 000 dollars for his department. He favors a 25 cent daily raise for laborers over more time off, warning contractors may squeeze city work. Commissioner Rourke plans to discuss the issue with the Mayor today.
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Sawyer Triggers Tumult in Bay State Gas Curb Market
A volatile trading day on the curb market centered on Bay State Gas as Sawyer's movements caused a frenzy. Brokers rushed bids, prices swung from 25 to 40 cents with massive blocks shifting hands, while major firms reportedly held or executed large orders tied to Sawyer.
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Curth
Bay State Gas
Bay State Pole
Fichorn and Crowell
Wichorn
Bay State
Hayden, Stone & Co
Richardson, Hill & Co
Tucker, Anthony & Co
Edward Brady & Co
Veterans Seek Retirement Under Civil War Act
Three more Civil War veterans employed in the public works department have applied to Commissioner Rourke for retirement under the veterans act. The latest applicants are John Towle Josiah R Hallowell and Thomas F Scanlon. Hallowell is ineligible as he has not yet served ten years.
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Rourke
Veterans’ Ieee Act
John Towle
Josiah R. Hallowell
Thomas F. Scanlon
Hallowell
Return of 102-Year-Old Man Winds Up Apparent Disappearance
John Golding, reportedly Massachusetts oldest man, is found safe after vanishing from Bridgewater State Farm on March 21. He wandered without funds for days before being located, ending a puzzling case from the past year.
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Massachusetts
Bridgewater
Life of a Vagrant Ends in Return to Farm
Golding, once at Tewksbury then Bridgewater State farm, wandered away several times since 1910. Substantial mystery surrounds his past and he is now kept confined at the farm as too old to work. He was arrested for intoxication on Broadway, South Boston, before being returned to custody.
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Golding
Tewksbury
Bridgewater State Farm
Story of Arrival Unclear How He Reached City
The passage notes that the person is known and questions remain about how he traveled from Bridgewater to the city, with no further details provided.
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Bridgewater
Missing Relative Mary Loring Sought in Boston Street Mystery
A man admits to a single living relative named Miss Mary Loring and says she died at Boston Street in South Boston. A follow up search failed to locate the woman or confirm her death.
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Cambridge Man Is Held After Washington Arrest
Charley R. Sewell of Cambridge Massachusetts was arrested in Washington and sent to the Washington Asylum Hospital for examination of mental condition. He claimed knowledge of a plot to rob the heirs of the late Thomas F Walsh and described himself as an expert accountant and stenographer. Major Sylvester notified Cambridge authorities and learned relatives would hurry to Washington.
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Charley R. Sewell
Huron Avenue
Cambridge
Mass
Washington Asylum Hospital
Thomas F. Walsh
Sylvester
Sewell
Camsbridge
Washington
Stylish mixed fabrics coat with shawl collar design
Advertises a semi fitted coat in navy and cadet with a round shawl collar and contrasting satin bands. Features metal buttons, braid trim, heavy satin lining, and panel skirt. Sizes 18 to 17 priced about 10.90 to 15.00.
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Four of the Many Specials for Girls A Tailored Party Dresses
A catalog section showcases four girl’s dresses in sizes 6 to 14 years. Designs include notch collars, mannish sleeves, satin linings, silk poplin contrasts, Dutch necklines, lace and Hamburg insertions, and trimmed waists. Prices range from 2.50 to 3.50.
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