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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1905
Page
4
Governor Douglas faces pressure over police chief appointment with Boston Democrats accusing him of breaking home rule by not deferring to Mayor Collins. Debates center on selecting a prominent Democrat not tied to the city machine, with Cole lauded outside Boston and mixed signals about consultation with the Mayor.
Isaac P. Hutchinson urged Governor Douglas to remove Judge Emmons from the Police Board after Col Cole's appointment left no Republican on the panel. He proposed appointing Deputy Orrinton M. Hanscom or others to fill the vacancy and restore party representation. The call reflects GOP claims of a fair, competent administration and balanced board composition.
An advertisement touts Dr. Greene's Nervura as a blood and nerve remedy to aid overworked women. A Newark New Jersey resident, Mrs. John H. Laux, testifies to renewed energy and better nerves after using Nervura despite a sick baby and sleepless nights.
Cole born Oct 30 1871 on Fourth Street South Boston son of Charles H Cole president of Globe National Bank and now under sentence at Greenfield graduate of Boston public schools with strong military ties. He commanded rifle teams at Fort Riley and Sea Girt and was inspector general of rifle practice. He is tall wiry high-strung strict yet pleasant with many friends and a fondness for horses dogs and his fox terrier Miss Phebe.
Always very carefully dressed and in good taste he will stand for discipline but not abuse of power. He has long participated in Ward 11 politics, served on ward committee, and has been a Democrat and member of the Democratic Club of Massachusetts. He aided Cadet shows, works with Benjamin W. Wells, fire commissioner, in real estate and mining, and holds offices at 50 Congress street. He belongs to the Puritan Club and the Boston Athletic Association and enjoys balls, theatre, and ball games. He is earnest, honest, conscientious, broad minded, progressive, and hopes to make a good record in his new office.
An advertisement extols Dr Shoop Restorative as a cure for nervousness and related symptoms. It promises a free sample, an order for a full dollar bottle, and mailed books on various health topics to Racine Wisconsin via box D 6838. The offer claims widespread use in over a million homes and urges readers to request books and a druggist order at no cost.
A dialogue in which Judge Emmons yields the reins to Colonel Cole and Curtis, reflecting on his tenure, town policing, the riot at the State House, and efforts to close bars while keeping youths off the streets. He offers support to the successor and hints at stepping aside.
Judge Emmons smiled at the news of Colonel Cole's appointment as police commissioner. Officials including Commissioner Harry Adams and Hon. Guy Currier offered favorable comments. Governor Douglas was praised by Charles S Hamlin. Curtis retires May 1 and will hand over to Colonel Cole as successor.
Governor Douglas appointed Colonel Cole as chairman of the Board of Police amid questions of legal authority. Attorney General Parker supports the move though council confirmation remains pending, with anticipated approval likely at next week's meeting.
A Boston City Council subcommittee meeting on ward redistricting concluded with no quorum and a surprise adjournment. Democrats signaling restraint aim to avoid drastic changes, while Republicans eyed strategic moves. officials foresee further developments today.
Leominster voters at a special town meeting rejected a municipal lighting plan. The ballot result was 277 no and 258 yes.
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