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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1899

Page

16

Hainsford Inquiry Prompts Trustee Investigation Demand

The Hainsford inquiry opens with Councilman Linehan leading a push for formal scrutiny of trustees. He accuses them of incompetence and proposes resignations, citing alleged cruelty and improper staffing as key issues to be examined at today’s meeting.

House of Reformation Rainsford Issland Theommon Council City Hall Linehan Board of Trustees Rainsford J.C. Anthony Bridgeport Conn John C. Davis Trydeville Clarence 12 Baker Barwick Worcester Leeds Wddy Providence Grace Merritt Somerville Annie M. Walsh Wall River

Vote on Civil Service Extension to Counties

Public service committee voted to report a bill extending civil service law to counties with a referendum. The bill would require voter approval in each county and would take effect the first December after a majority affirmative result.

Public Service Committee House Weiss Sheppard Quincy Commonwealth Secretary of the Commonwealth

Massachusetts Bridge Bill Sparks Quincey Wolcott Clash

Governor Wolcott held a hearing on the Malden bridge bill. Mayor Quincey warned Boston would widen the bridge from 40 to 50 feet and install a new draw, with $50,000 from Boston. President Smith backed the bill saying Boston need not build unless required. Wolcott offered no action indication.

Wolcott Malden Quincey Boston Everett Mystic River Smith

Drugists Meet Governor Over Five Year Board Term

A sixteen member special committee of the Massachusetts Pharmaceutical Association called on Governor Wolcott to back a pharmacy bill limiting board members to a single five year term. They denied claims that supporters of the bill are druggists barred from illegal rum trade by the board and said business sentiment opposes the peak due to its methods. The bill remains in the Senate after being recalled from the governor.

Massachusetts Pharmaceutical Association Wolcott Pharmacy Board Senate

Patriots' Day Lecture At Union Hall By Rev W S Key

The B M G Union will hold a special public service next Sunday evening in Union Hall. Rev W S Key of Boston formerly of Old Boston England will give an illustrated lecture titled In Pilgrim Land or a Visit to the Homes of Our Forefathers in Old England.

Union Hall W. S. Key Boston Old Boston England Pilgrim Land Old England

Great Spring Clothing Sale at Almy & Co Watertown Co

R T Almy & Co offers deep discounts on men s suits and coats with prices cut from 10 to 20 dollars. Lots include Watertown and tailor made styles at 3.75 to 13.50, offered starting today at 8 a m with money back guarantees and confidential wholesale inquiries.

R. T. Almy & Co Watertown Washington Street Hayward Place

Cut Prices on Hats at Almy & Co

Hat sale at 590 Washington Street corner Hayward Place features bulk buying from the factory. Hats including stiff, Alpine and other styles priced to half or near half regular dealer rates with 500 dozen in stock and guaranteed by the house.

R. T. Almy & Co X. T. Almy & Co Washington Street Hayward Place House - Money Bee

Commission Delays for Schley and Sampson Stir Navy Hopes

Washington April 14. A new naval order places Commodore Schley on the naval examining board with improved shore pay but on sea duty he would command at a commodore rate. The same orders promote Watson Casey Cromwell Philip Higginson Picking Rodgers Kempf and Sumner. Schley and Sampson ranked 2nd and 4th on the list. promotions expected to align to March 3.

Washington Schley Sampson Commodore W Naval Examining Board Admiral Schley Howell Watson Casey Cromwell Philip Higginson Picking Rodgers Kempf Sumner

Reward for Firemen Bids Support for Boston Firemen Relief Fund

Theatre management offers half of the opening night's gross receipts from The Christian to the Boston Firemen's Relief Fund in recognition of firemen who saved the Boston Museum from Thursday morning's blaze. Arrangements are set for the theatre's reopening next Monday evening.

Boston Boston Museum Boston Firemen's Relief Fund

Boston Auto Truck Company Plans Large Boston Trucking Firm

Papers prepared for the incorporation of the Boston Auto-Truck Company with capital stock of 10,000,000. The firm aims to engage in general trucking in Boston following the New York Auto-Truck Company model. Formation expected to proceed promptly upon completion of filings.

Boston Auto-Truck Company Boston New York Auto-Truck Company Massachusetts Auto-Truck Company Worcester Springfield Holyoke Falls River New Bedford Fitchburg

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