Commissioner Orders Fire Escapes for Distressed 10 Story Building
City official O’Hearn mandates installation of fire escapes and extra stairways at the corner Washington and West streets ten story building. The lower floors house a jewelry shop while upper levels are offices. Plastered with signs yesterday to pressure compliance. failure to act will lead to court action. Owner identified as Thomas Carter.
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O’hearn
Washington and
West Streets
O'Hearn
Ocean Water Pumped Into Aquarium Tank
Seals and sea lions to benefit as Ocean water is pumped into the aquarium tank for the first time since opening. Chief Engineer James H. Gorman supervised laying an underground pipe beyond Pleasure Bay shores to force ocean water directly into the tank.
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Aquarium
James H. Gorman
Pleasure Bay
Twins' Mother Grants Consent for Separation Surgery
The mother of the Siamese twins at Children's Hospital gave final consent for the operation to sever the two bodies and create independent children. Doctors led by Dr. Robert W. Lovett prepared the two babies for surgery, with the procedure set to begin early next week and expected to proceed without complications.
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Children's Hospital
Robert W. Lovett
Danish Women Win Ballot
In Copenhagen on April 23 the Danish Diet adopted an amendment granting women the vote and the right to elect to the Diet. The change also removes previous special qualifications for election to the Landsthing. It must still be approved by the next month’s newly elected diet before becoming effective.
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Copenhagen
Troops land along Straits as siege pressure tightens
London dispatch reports allied forces landing in European Turkey under heavy artillery fire at the Dardanelles. Three landings are described as preparatory for assault on fortifications to reach Constantinople, per a Daily Mail Athens correspondent citing unofficial reports.
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London
Dardanelles
European
Turkey
Constantinople
Athens
Daily Mail
Forces shell Dardanelles while Gallipoli landings advance
A naval bombardment begins against Dardanelles fortifications as General Hamilton leads landings at Cape Suvia Cape Enos and Cape Bulair on Gallipoli west coast. The operation aims to clear the European side then strike Asiatic forts to block Turkish reinforcements through Bulair neck. Progress from Cape Enos inland reportedly unhampered though unlikely to pressure Bulgaria’s neutrality.
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Dardanelles
Gallipoli
Hamilton
Cape Suvia
Cape Enos
Cape Bulair
Bulair
Bulgaria
Body Found in Charles River Near Cambridge Side
The body of an unidentified man, likely a laborer, was found in the Charles River near the Cambridge side last night. The Metropolitan police retrieved the body and conveyed it to the North Grove street morgue.
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Charles River
Cambridge
Metropolitan Police
North Grove Street
Death Notice Flaherty in Dorchester
Patrick J. Flaherty aged 49 husband of Julia G. Flaherty nee Lydon died at his residence 29 Peememnech Street Dorchester Apr 24 funeral arrangements to follow
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Flaherty
Dorchester
Patrick J
Julia G. Flaherty
Lydon
Peememnech St
Street Flooded After Water Main Burst in Waltham
A miniature flood occurred near Waltham and Washington street around 8 PM after a 12 inch water main burst. Local streets were affected and residents reported minor damage and water overflow.
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Waltham and
Washington Street
Water Break Floods Washington and Waltham Streets
Water rushed with torrential speed tearing up street sections on Washington and Waltham. Sewers flooded and several inches of water covered about 200 feet in multiple directions from the break. Elevated tracks on Washington faced potential foundation impact as workers diverted cars via Shawmut Avenue during inspection.
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Washington and Waltham Streets
Washington Street
Shawmut Avenue
Shaw Penal Head Named Penitentiary Commissioner
David B. Shaw was appointed penal institution department commissioner by Mayor Curley after acting as temporary head since ousting Fred S. Gore. Shaw’s appointment awaits Civil Service Commission confirmation. The Mayor reappointed Charles Gibson to the Park and Recreation Department Commission and Alexander W. Longfellow to the Art Commission.
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David B. Shaw
Penal Institution Department
Curley
Shaw
Fred S. Gore
Civil Service Commission
Board of Election Commissioners
Charles Gibson
Park and Recreation Department Commission
Alexander W. Longfellow
Art Commission
Arbitration Board Ends Bay State Street Railway Hearings
The Arbitration Board wrapped up wage dispute hearings for Bay State Street Railway Company and employees at Chipman Hall. Adjournment to Monday May 17 was voted to allow both sides time to prepare arguments, with Chairman Pelletier retaining authority to reconvene sooner if needed. Attorney Vahey rejected a charge by Attorney Swift of “playing to the gallery” and then withdrew the remark.
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Arbitration Board
Bay State Street Railway Company
Chipman Hall
Pelletier
Vahey
Swift
Watertown Special Town Meeting Declared Illegal
Watertown officials declare the April 14 meeting to authorize 873000 in bonds for a new East End schoolhouse illegal and set April 30 for a new vote to rescind the prior action. the error is described as technical and fixable at the next meeting.
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Watertown
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San Diego Blues
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Buddy” Styles
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Aone
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Vance
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Hanover
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