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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1906

Page

4

Mayor Fitzgerald Budget Passes Common Council

The annual city appropriation bill of 17 537 470 dollars passed the Common Council after earlier Board of Aldermen approval. It was sped through to prevent department delays and payroll interruptions. A highway loan bill of 500 000 dollars was delayed pending committee action. An inquiry on water meters and a land-taking settlement for subway work was referred to the Mayor. City chamber renovations were also requested for consideration.

Fitzgerald Common Council Board of Aldermen Ward 38 Wilcutt Ward 24 Nichols Ward 10 Craig Ward 9 Committee On Finance Kiley Ward 8 Law Department Washington and Boylston Streets Tom Doherty East Boston

Midnight measure clears path for late liquor sales in cities

The legislation allows hotels in cities with 45 000 residents to sell liquor from 11 to midnight if voters approve at the next city election. It passed the House 99 to 104 and the Senate without opposition and now awaits Governor Guild's signature amid organized opposition led by Eva Brown.

Senate Governor Guild Eva Brown Faxon Temperance Bureau State House Mr. Luce Somerville Mr. Ames Easton Luce Ar. Juce

Pitts-Kimball Company Hosts Staff Banquet and New Society

The Pitts-Kimball Company held a staff banquet at 607-617 Washington Street to launch a mutual benefit and aid society for male employees. Arthur T. Otis was elected president, Roland V. Boyle secretary, and Alfred Jothe treasurer. Women plan a parallel mutual aid group following the welfare department's success led by Miss Marian Lowe.

Pitts-Kimball Company Mutual Benefit Pitts-Kimball Washington Street Arthur T. Otis Roland V. Boyle Alfred Jo Otis Marian Lowe

Mabel Howe White Freed by Uncontested Boston Divorce

Mabel C. White known as Mabel Howe, former beauty contestant and stage performer, wins an uncontested divorce from Ches ter N. White in Edgartown for non support. The long tale ties her to Lieutenant White of the Cutter Bear fame after a West Coast liaison, marriage in New York, and later stage work in Boston.

New York City Mayor Strong Lieutenant White Cutter Bear Fame Mabel C. White Mabel Howe Chester N. White White Boston New York Mabel H. Channing William Channing New Bedford Edgartown Nevada Bear Channing Strong

Chinese Exclusion Act Debate Prompts Resolution Adoption

At Huntington Hall the cotton manufacturers convention adopted resolutions pushing a less strict interpretation of the Chinese exclusion act. Officers were re elected, with James R. MacColl as president and a slate of vice presidents and directors named. Daniel A. Tompkins urged fair treatment of Chinese workers while supporting the Foster bill.

Huntington Hall Institute of Technology James R. MacColl Providence R. I William D. Hartshorne Lawrence George A. Ayer Easthampton George P. Grant, Jr Fitchburg Franklin W. Hobbs Boston George Otis Draper Hopedale Robert Beatty Philadelphia Henry F. Mansfield Utica N. Y Daniel A. Tompkins Charlotte N. C

Mayor Fitzgerald Wins Bloodless Senate Rejection

Mayor Fitzgerald won a bloodless victory as the Senate rejected a bill forcing every building contract to be advertised. The executive would gain authority to approve special contracts when needed. The vote was by voice with no debate. Senator Lane gave notice to reconsider.

Fitzgerald Senate Lane

King Victor and Queen Helena Open International Chemistry Congress

In Rome on April 26 King Victor and Queen Helena opened the International Congress of Chemistry with about 1800 attendees. H. W. Wiley led the United States delegation as head of the American Bureau of Chemistry.

Rome Victor Helena International Congress of Chemistry H. W. Wiley American Bureau of Chemistry United States

Boston Council of K OC Hosts Bunker Hill Event at Legion

Boston Council Knights of Columbus will host a reception at the Legion of Honor building 200 Washington Street this evening. A concert directed by Professor John P Hession will precede dancing and a collation. Actor Andrew Mack, a council member, will be a guest.

Boston Council Knights of Columbus Bunker Hill Council Legion of Honor Washington Street John P. Hession Andrew Mack Order

Verdict Awarded to Executor in Subway Collision Case

In the court session yesterday the Superior Court awarded $2860 to the executor of James Barnes. The verdict arose from injuries Barnes suffered when two cars collided in the subway near Boylston street station.

Superior Court James Barnes Boylston Street Station

Verdict Awarded to Widow in Daley Case

A verdict for 4500 was given yesterday in the fifth session of the Superior Court to the widow of Thomas Daley. Daley, a freight handler in the yards of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad, was crushed when a heavy case fell on him.

Thomas Daley Superior Court Daley New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad

Arcanum Election Sparks Contention at Massachusetts Session

The Royal Arcanum of Massachusetts gathers for its 29th annual session at the American House. A tough vote looms today for grand secretary between Herbert A. Boynton and Thomas P. Tiernay, amid ongoing rate disputes and related litigation. Delegates vote on officers and the council approves $500 relief for San Francisco Brethren.

Royal Arcanum Massachusetts Herbert A. Boynton Newtonville Thomas P. Tiernay Lowell Tiernay Supreme Council Walter H. Hadley Holliston Gand James T. Shaftoe Springfield John J. Hogan Robert Sweet, Jr Melrose George H. Wiley Malden William H. Chase Waltham J. T. McGurr Beachmont Charles E. Rose Worcester J. W. Maguire Roxbury W. Newman Chelsea O, FE. Young Brockton San Francisco

William J. Forsaith Sues Over Alleged Elevated Car Assault

William J. Forsaith begins a lawsuit against the elevated line company claiming assault by a conductor. He seeks unspecified monetary damages.

William J. Forsaith

Secret Rheumatism Cure Promises Free Trial

A reader claims a hidden remedy cured chronic rheumatism in all forms after years of suffering. The note urges others to try the secret treatment at no cost.

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