Sullivan Criticized by The Republic Over City Contracts
The Republic, ex Mayors Fitzgerald and Collins clash, alleging under Collins the city awarded $620000 in contracts over $2000 in four years versus $315000 in Fitzgerald’s two years. It claims $67000 in unadvertised sewer contracts, $57000 of which went to Simon Donovan, Sullivan’s father in law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Republic
Fitzgerald
John A. Sullivan
Finance Commission
Collins
Sullivan
The
Republic
Simon Donovan
Donovan and Sullivan in City Hall graft debate
The Republican notes Simeon Donovan, father in law to Mr Sullivan, argues that a non competitive contract does not prove graft. It cites engineers and city workers with decades of service, defending past procedures under Fitzgerald and criticizing Sullivan Matthews for misrepresenting Boston’s financial state.
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Simeon Donovan
Mr. Sullivan
The
Republic
Sullivan
Donovan
Fitzgerald
Finance Commission
Jackson
Dore
John F. Fitzgerald
Matthews
Democratic Party
Mr. Matthews
Boston
Grand Council of Massachusetts Elects Officers in 32d Session
The 32nd annual Grand Council session closed with four contests for officers. Robert Sweet Jr of Melrose won grand regent over Dorchester’s Michael J Murray. Other elections listed include grand warden Charles E Searing Stockbridge and grand sentry Hugh Walker Lowell, with several representatives and officers named and a financial report showing balance on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Council of
Massachusetts
Royal Arcanum
Robert Sweet, Jr
Melrose
Michael J. Murray
Dorchester
Charles E. Searing
Stockbridge
Arthur Pitman
Roxbury
Hugh Walker
Lowell
Arthur N. Folke
West Medford
John J. Hogan
Ferdinand S. Read
Alonzo G. Walsh
Supreme Council
Walter H. Hadley
Charles Meade
Daniel R. Beckford
Arthur M. Berger
George H. Wiley
Malden
Ernest E. Hobson
Palmer
H. A. Boynton
Newtonville
William J. Kelr
Allston
Thierry Jennings
M. O. Arnold
Everett
H. G. Williams
Edwin A. Bailey
T. W. B. Nye
William N. Swain
W. A. Putnam
John F. McKenna
Kelt
Clovis H. Bowen
Pawtucket
Supreme
J. M. Johnson
Chicago
Dog Wins Case Before Jury Not Disorderly Verdict
A black collie named Major testified in a Superior Criminal Court case with his owner Charles Neszery charged over a dog disturbing neighbors. The dog refused to answer questions but wagged his tail. the jury acquitted Neszery as the dog was treated as a co-defendant and witness. Major’s testimony came during a night intrusion claim by Officer Frank V. Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Criminal Court
de Courcy
Wlator
Charles Neszery
Neszery
Frank V. Sullivan
Roxbury Crossing
Major
Hill
Mr. Hill
Nestery
Sullivan
Flossie
Boston
George III
England
Choate Wife Faces Divorce Over Campbell Flight Case
Mrs. Lucy Choate, wife of George W. Choate of 405 Newbury Street, faces divorce papers if she appears in Boston on May 4 as Arthur L. Campbell and associates are arraigned in federal court for using the mails in a defraud scheme. Campbell, once in stock business, allegedly lived with Mrs. Choate in Hartford and Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Choate
George W. Choate
Newbury Street
Arthurl. Campbell
Atlas A. L. Chase
United States District Court
Campbell
Choate
Hartford
Boston
Milk Street
California Bar
Elliot & Camp
Goldfield
New
Laguna Mining Company
New England
Post Office
Scottish Rite Masons Confer Knights of St Andrew in Hub
The Knights of St Andrew, 29th degree of Scottish Rite Masonry, were conferred on over 100 members during the Massachusetts Consistory April meeting at the Masonic Temple. The day included a 22d degree rite, choral music, and a memorial tribute to James A. Pavis. Notables Jay B. Benton and others participated in the 32d degree conferral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of St. Andrew
Massachusetts
Masonic Temple
Everett C. Benton
Daniel W. Lawrence
Medford
James A. Pavis
Jay B. Benton
Charles S. Camrell
John Weigel
Irving B. Vose
William C. Colburn
Albert L. Richardson
Joseph A. Bryant
George L. Wood
Cruisers Montana and North Carolina Sail for Asiatic Turkey
Two U S armored cruisers the Montana and the North Carolina depart from Guantanamo Bay Cuba en route to Asiatic Turkey under orders to make a rapid run Captain William A Marshall commands the North Carolina and Captain Alfred Reynolds leads the Montana Both ships described as among the swiftest formidible vessels will join other warships in Turkish waters to represent American interests at sea
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Guantanamo
Cuba
United States
Montana
North Carolina
Turkey
William A. Marshall
Alfred Reynolds
Bromo Quin ine Laxative Ad Highlights E W Grove Signature
An old advertisement touts Bromo Quinine Laxative with the claim it cures a cold in one day for 25c and mentions the signature of E W Grove as the guarantor, advertised as used worldwide.
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E. W. Grove
Marine Eye Remedy Insures Eye Health and Comfort
A new eye care product markets itself as improving eye health comfort and beauty. The ad highlights benefits for vision clarity moisture and lash appearance while promoting daily use and dermatologist testing.
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Marine
Ships Set to Reach Alexandretta by May 8
The vessels are sailing at 22 knots and are projected to arrive at Alexandretta no later than May 8, marking a continental transit milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandretta
Held for Boston Police in Jamestown larceny case
John H. Quilhot is held in Jamestown New York for Boston police on a larceny charge of $700 from Mrs. J M Plummer of Somerville. He allegedly obtained the money on March 28 while she resided at the United States Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Quilhot
Jamestown
N. Y
Boston
J. M. Plummer
Somerville
Quilhot
United States Hotel
Tax Shakeup Expected in Senate Finance Meeting
Washington April 23 The Senate committee on finance will fix rates of duty tomorrow on four major tariff schedules coal hides wood pulp and oil in the new tariff bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate Committee On Finance
Senate
Hale
House
Aldrich
Canada
United States
Pulp Schedule Fight and Charles River Water Scheme Ahead
The article notes Senate opposition to wood pulp on a reciprocal free list and expected tariffs on hides and oil products. It describes a plan to build a Charles River Basin submarine crib with dual pumping stations to route water through 12 inch mains, connecting Charles River water to the city system and delaying salt water mains. The mayor aims to push council action soon along with the loan bill decision.
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Charles River
Cambridge Bridge
Back Street
Beacon Street
Fort Hill Square
Boston
Troops Advance on Constantinople Reported
The article notes troops advancing on Constantinople and mentions wheat losses and flour mill damage raising prices. Relief will be distributed irrespective of race and creed by a mixed Moslem and Christian commission led by missionary Mr Chambers, overseen by the British consul.
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Chambers
United States seeks Allied help to protect Americans abroad
Washington reports the State Department will welcome British and Russian aid to protect American lives and property amid disturbances in Turkey and Persia. Diplomatic efforts target London and St Petersburg for possible action and humanitarian protection for Armenians and other foreigners. President Taft urges effective relief measures and safety for citizens.
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Washington
State Department
Great Britain
Russia
London
St. Petersburg
Turkey
Asia Minor
United States
Persia
Tabriz
Taft
City to Seek $100,000 for Fire Protection System
Mayor Hibbard with Fire Commissioner Parker and City Engineer Jackson will request the City Council to appropriate $100,000 for a new high-pressure water service to fight fires. The plan mirrors New York City with two pumping stations and 12 inch mains dedicated to extinguishing fires.
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Hibbard
Parker
Jackson
New York City
Hard Drinkers to Be Photographed in New Bill
Senator Fisk endorses the Doyle liquor law reform as a picturing bill. He says the measure will notify and protect families while aiding saloonkeepers to comply with the law. Representative Washburn of Worcester and Cutting of Weston support it. Doyle, a Republican veteran, plans to boost the picture business with his long anticipated speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Fisk
Liquor Law Committee
Doyle
House
Robert Washburn
Worcester
Cutting
Weston
Andy”’ Doyle
East Boston Railroad Company Bond Stipulated
A legislative committee on railroads approved incorporating the East Boston Railroad Company with a $250,000 bond due in three years to ensure completion. Directors include John M. Beals Frank Owen White and J Murray Howe with $500,000 capital. The plan allows a freight line along the East Boston waterfront under railroad commissioner supervision, widening Border Street at the corporation’s expense, building tunnels and bridges as needed, and ceasing corporate powers if unfinished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Committee On Railroads
East Boston Railroad Company
John M. Beals
Frank Owen White
J. Murray Howe
East Boston Water Front
Railroad Commissioners
Border Street
Commonwealth
Desire to Create Drink Colony Brings Senate Action
A Senate measure advances the creation of a Foxboro colony for jags to house incurable inebriety cases separately. Trustees explain current policy places curable and incurable patients together, complicating management, and urge a dedicated colony for the incurable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Foxboro
Robert A. Woods
Board of
Foxboro Trustees
Ban on Big Hats Proposed in Illinois House
Springfield April 23. A bill by Rep Hilton would ban hats over 18 inches in diameter or with plumes or dead skins of birds reptiles or insects. Offenders face 100 to 200 dollars fines and display is allowed only for education or amusement in public places. The measure goes to the committee on miscellaneous subjects.
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Springfield
Ill
Hilton
Hill Resumes Trial Against Battis For City Larceny
District Attorney Hill moves to retry ex-Alderman George H. Battis on larceny charges from the city of Boston. Battis was indicted previously under Moran for the alleged theft.
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Hill
George H. Battis
Boston
Mr. Battis
Moran
Dandruff Remedies Help Missionary Family
A missionary family in the Southwest reports solving heavy dandruff and milk crust with Cuticura Soap Ointment and a five to six dollar regimen. The letter from Mrs J A Darling of Carthage Ohio dated January 20 1908 endorses the products as a complete success and a blessing to mankind.
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J. A. Darling
Fifth St
Carthage
Ohio
Cuticura Ointment Claims Immediate Skin Relief
The advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment as a premier cure for skin and scalp ailments including loss of hair. It promises rapid relief from itching burning and scale after a hot bath with Cuticura Soap and, if needed, a dose of Cuticura Resolvent. Sold worldwide by Potter Drug & Chem Corp. Free Cuticura Book on Skin Diseases available by mail.
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Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Sole Propa
Boston
Mass
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Bay State Council
Hunyadi
Janos
H. H. Hardy
Hyde Pat
Portland
McLeod
Hub
East
Alex
Andretta
Boston Police
PAYNE
Free
Dominion of Canada
Maine
Salt
Constantinople
East Boston Railroad
John T. Connor CO
Gonhor
Illinois
Missionahy
Twin Elm
Greater Boston
E. Brooks
Brooks Bldg
Marshall, Mich
City
State
Lothin
Gredit
Cummins
YALE
Yale & Towne Mfg. CO
J. B. Hunter & Co
Summer Street
Freigang
Emilie J. Freigang
Centre Street
St. John's
New York
Richardson
Brookline
Edward Bangs Richardson
Peter Richardson
Sears Chapel
Longwood Station
Colchester Street
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