Burglar Joseph Polnay Held After Store Struggle
Joseph Polnay was arrested after a struggle with Patrolmen Dalton and McShane at the People's Clothing Company on 8th Washington Street. He was held for Grand Jury appearance in Central Court with bail set at $3000 by Judge William Sullivan on arraignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Polnay
Dalton and
McShane
People’s Clothing Company
Washington Street
William Sullivan
Central Court
Aviation needs municipal landing fields for safe progress
The piece argues that urban landing fields are essential for commercial aviation's growth. It cites Boston as a focus, notes interest from the Chamber of Commerce and Aero Club of Massachusetts, and mentions the Post Office and War Departments backing airport development. It recounts incidents of government planes landing illegally at Revere Beach and a crash in New Jersey involving a mail flight, underscoring safety and infrastructure needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Chamber of Commerce
Aero Club of Massachusetts
Post Office Department
War Department
Revere Beach
Air Power and Balloons Mark New Heights in 1930s Claims
A commentator notes a fleet of 1000 bombardment planes could be bought for the price of one battleship and each plane could sink it with a precise air strike. The record air altitude reached 36 020 feet while Professor David Todd of Amherst pursues a 50 000 foot balloon ascent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. RE. V
David Todd
Amherst
Favoritism Charged by City Constable in Tax Warrant Drive
Boston constables faced strong questioning after a harsh inquiry into poll tax warrants issued during Collector Deland’s 1918 delinquent tax drive. The City Council then tabled reappointing 42 officers who served warrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Deland
Controversy Over Warrants Distribution Sparks City Council
Constable Raphael Rosnosky claimed an undercurrent in warrant distribution after reporting fewer than 400 warrants, saying a wrong button limited his reach to one precinct. Collector Frank S. Deland denied any misconduct, asserting hires are council-approved and promising to pursue delinquents with deputies if needed. Warrants served ranged from 560 to 10,000, with constables citing a $1.50 service fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raphael Rosnosky
Council
James T. Moriarty
Frank S. Deland
Moriarty
Stuart Street
The Beauty and Power of Everett in New England Oratory
The piece praises Everett as a master of eloquence like music and poetry, noting Emerson’s critique of his thought but lauding his speech as beneficent and beautifying. It links oratory to broader arts and laments current lectures, urging unity of poetry melody and historic imagination in art education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Edward Everett
Everett
Pericles
Athens
Boston
Cambridge
Hmerson
Emerson
Has
Longfellow
Keats
Helen Faces Social Oblivion in New Boston Sunday Post
The serial continues in Mabel Herbert Urner's "Helen and Warren" with Helen enduring social neglect at the hands of her husband. The piece appears in the next Boston Sunday Post Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Mabel Herbert Urner
Warren
Boston Sunday Post
Drive Against Dirty Dishes in Boston Restaurants
Boston health officials launch a campaign after Dr. Mullowney and inspectors report unsanitary conditions in city restaurants and soda fountains. Officials deny collusion with a dish washing machine salesman while stressing that dishes must be washed in boiling water or sterilized by heat or steam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Health Department
P. H
Mullowney
Board of Health
Dr. Mullowney
Food Inspection Division
Cardinal O Connell settlement over damages to West Roxbury property
The petition for damages on the estate at Cottage avenue West Roxbury and Centre street caused by Centre street relocation was settled for 2200 dollars. The agreement also abates the betterment assessment in full on the property due to the relocation and construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinal O’connell
Cottage Avenue
West Roxbury
Centre Street
Clothing Should Reflect the Wearer’s Type Today
The key aim in choosing dress today is that the outfit express the wearer’s character. The emphasis lies on garments that convey personal style and identity through appropriate fashion choices.
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Wey
Massachusetts En Corp
Point of Pines
Mass
BY Thodore B. Hedlund
Marsh C. Hogue
Trenton
N. J
Washington ST
Reed Baby Carriages
Reed Stroller
Cajl
Third St
N. H
Meas ‘i
BY William Justin Mann
W. Grove
Navy
Georgette and Straw
A.W. Jones CO
Chauncy ST
Hovey’s
Chauncy St. Entrance
R.H White Co
Trouser Norfolk
Arthur D. Little Co
Boys
South
Live Kennedy
The
Kuppenheimer
Chicago
Rochester
America
House of Kuppenheimer
Kennedy
Hawley Streets
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