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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1916
Page
7
Democratic campaigner Thacher urged voters to weigh census data on New Bedford manufacturing in 1914 versus 1909. He contrasted Republican control under 1909 and Roosevelt with Democratic control in 1913 and the Underwood tariff, arguing facts favor Democrats.
The cargo of the German prize ship Appam was sold in Newport News Virginia under court order by federal authorities. The sale amounted to more than half a million dollars and included cocoa cotton seed and corn due to perishability.
Workmen removed coverings at Dewey Square exposing the Dorchester subway entrances. The short, near unobtrusive stone stairway coverings are under four feet high and allow light to reach nearby buildings.
The Boston Seamen's Baptist Bethel on Hanover Street receives 1500 from Annie P. Morgan widow of Chelsea's Charles Morgan. Probate Court in Suffolk files the will revealing no heirs and a residue left to Mary A. White of Boston.
Announcement states Katherine W Wood, 20 years with Somerville city engineer office, engaged to former Mayor John M Woods. The wedding is expected within a month. Wood, a Somerville High School alumna, has worked since 1896 in the city engineer's office. Woods leads John M Woods Lumber Company and formerly served in the State Senate and as G A R departmental commander.
Three indictments are expected this week following grand jury investigations into suspicious fires in the city over the past year. District Attorney Pelletier and Assistant District Attorney McIsaacs lead the inquiry into at least three arson attempts to obtain insurance payouts risking lives.
The bill to raise pay for second women in state employ from 25 to 30 cents an hour was defeated in the House on a technicality. A point of order ruled the bill broader than the original petition.
Mayor Curley approves Lieutenant James T. Prendergast retirement papers. he served 27 years in the fire department and was promoted to lieutenant nine years ago. Residence listed as 597 Blue Hill Avenue.
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