Stir Over Fraud in Trap Rock Building Case
District Attorney Moran alleges contract fraud in the normal school foundation construction. Substitution of pudding stone for trap rock prompts scrutiny by city inspectors and architects. Professor A W French defends the work as admirable while independent reports await. Fuller Construction defers explanations, noting supervision by architects and inspectors. Moran awaits mayoral response to his open letter. official replies remain pending.
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Morans
Normal School
Moran
Roxbury
Messrs. Worcester
Thompson
Swain
A. W. French
Worcester
Carr Company
French
New Normal School
The
Post
Fuller Construction Company
Fuller Company
Fitzgerald
Strugis
City Hall
South Boston Woman Arrested in Burglaries Case
Mrs. Mary Mullen, 45, of Silver Street, a South Boston mother of a large family, was arrested by Officers Eaton and Green in the sixth division on charges of breaking into Antonio Sakatovski’s West Fourth street apartment and stealing coats and clothing valued over $100. The alleged crime occurred Wednesday evening using skeleton keys. Mrs. Mullen, who says she will defend herself, is to be arraigned before Judge Fallen.
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South Boston
Raffles
Mary Mullen
Silver Street
Boston
Eaton and Green
Wescott
Antonio Sakatovski
West Fourth Street
Sakatouski
Mullen
Katie
Hub Men Join Redemptorists in Annapolis Ceremony
A group of young men from Boston and Roxbury entered the Redemptorist order at Annapolis Maryland. Boston brothers Frank Murray Charles Crowe John Sewhton Michael Connolly and Timothy McDonald are professed and will study at Illchester after six years with the order. Others who took vows John Herlihy Victor Burns and George Conway will remain a year at Annapolis Mother House before joining the Illchester group. Families from Roxbury attended the ceremony as many visitors.
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Redemptorist Order
Annapolis
Boston
Roxbury
Illchester
Baltimore
John Herlihy
Victor Burns
George Conway
Iilchester
Mission Church
John J. Frawley
C. SS. R
Girl of 10 Robs Stores in Malden
A ten year old girl from Washington Street is under police investigation for taking goods from multiple stores in Malden. In H L Thompsons she attempted to obtain groceries by claiming to be sent by a known resident. Thompson handed her to the Associated Charities.
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Malden
Washington Street
H. L. Thompson
Parade Draws 75,000 for Eagles Event in Worcester
Worcester hosts a field day and parade for the New England Eagles with 75,000 spectators and 948 in line from Boston and nearby towns. Awards highlight Providence Aerie for best dressed group and float. track events at Greendale draw 10,000 spectators. Ellery H. Clark leads multiple wins, while T. F. Coffey secures the fat men’s race.
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Worcester
New England Aeries of Eagles
Boston Aerie 45
D. H. Sullivan
William Garland
John J. McCarthy
Boston Aerie
New Bedford
Providence
Nel
Roger Williams
Greendale
Ellery H. Clark
Boston
Wesley W. Coe
New York
T. F. Coffey
Eagles
F. W. Porter
E. F. Shea
O'Connell
Edward McLaughlin
St. Mary’s Club
R. W. Porter
North Attleboro
J. W. Colliton
A. A
St. Mary's Club
Rogers
J. F. O'Donnell
Gloucester
W. W. Coe
Somerville
Gillis
Crowley
East Boston
Edward O’brien
Lawrence
P. J. Dulligan
RB. A. A
M. I. Harr
Burlingame
FE. H. S
Robertson
Worcester Military Companies
City Guards
Emmet Guards
Wellington Rifles
New York A. C
Worcester A. C
Church
Mahoney
Springfield
Police Fat Men Face New Promotion Rules in Boston
Boston police promote only fit officers under a new order by Commissioner O Meara. Waistlines 40 inches or more barred. promotions require a sylph like figure with at least a 22 inch waist. The edict follows promotions of Canney and Bannister and spurs officers to slim down via baths, private gyms, or home training.
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Police
Fat Men’s Club
Flysteria
O’meara
New Order
Boston Police Department
James P. Canney
Charles F. Bannister
O'Meara
Canney
Bannister
Watts
Jerry’’ Downey
Headquarters
Amory Grove Picnic Ends Soon After Theft Arrest
A potential riot broke out at a Roxbury color picnic when Albert W. Scott, 21, was arrested by Reserve Officer Wallace on a larceny charge. Miss Adelaide W. Taylor, 21, accused Scott of stealing her reticule containing money, triggering a large crowd. Police dispersed the mob and placed Scott in custody.
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Amory Grove
Roxbury
Albert W. Scott
Wallace
Adelaide W. Taylor
Scott
Miss Taylor
Outing of Ginter Employees at Salem Willows
The seventh annual outing of Ginter Grocery Company employees was held last night from City square Charlestown by special trolley to Salem Willows arriving at 9 p m and returning about midnight About 60 employees from stores across the company joined in dancing boating and sports The group included managers department heads sales staff and several named individuals The event was organized by E T Breitholz Alma Stewart and Bessie Strayhorn.
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Ginter Grocery Company
Salem Willows
City Square
Charlestown
SalemWillows
Chester H. Smith
Daniel J. Deasy
Martin Sherry
Washington Street
H. J. Cottrell
Summer Street
A. C. Duncan
Union Street
J. J. Curry
Tremont Street
E. T. Breitholz
Miss Stewart
Miss Strayhorn
Miss MacLean
MacGeorge
Miss Nicholas
Miss Hoar
Miss Nealey
Miss Wilkinson
Miss Tarbell
Miss Harney
Miss Walsh
Miss Crowley
Miss Collins
McPherson
Wall
Madison
Elwell
Gardiner
Cameron
Halfyard
Paris
Potter
Ring
Cummings
Patterson
Norris
Fitch
Towne
Malone
Murray
Murphy
Alma Stewart
Bessie Strayhorn
Fay Templeton Weds William Patterson in Philadelphia
Actress Fay Templeton married William Patterson of Pittsburgh yesterday. They left on a bridal tour immediately after the ceremony in Philadelphia.
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Fay Templeton
Philadelphia
Penn
William Patterson
Pittsburg
Wettest July in 1¢ years hits Boston records
Boston saw its wettest July in 85 years with 5.38 inches of rain, ranking only behind 1876, 1880 and 1889. Fourteen days were rainy, with 1.38 inches falling over June 30 to July 1, while highs reached 89 on July 22 and 55 on July 1.
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Boston
Everett Store Twice Burglarized in a Month
In Everett on August 2, Daniel J. McCormack’s grocery at 56 Plymouth Street faced a second break in within a month. Three weeks earlier the safe was robbed of 650 dollars. Patrolman John Flemming, on rounds at 2:30 am, found the door opened by false keys but no goods were taken.
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Everett
Daniel J. McCormack
Plymouth Street
John Flemming
Flemming
Boy Clings to Capsized Rowboat and Is Rescued
Harold Morrison a 16 year old Atlantic boy was left adrift after his rowboat capsized off Houghs Neck. He clung to the bow for hours as water filled the boat and cold set in. A naphtha launch piloted by James Kenney and Arthur Macey rescued him and brought him to shore.
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Quincy
Harold Morrison
Atlantic
Hough’s Neck
James Kenney
Arthur Macey
Neponset
Morrison
Hough's Neck
Notables on the Ivernia Return from European Study
Among those aboard the Ivernia were Hon. George W. Bishop of the Massachusetts Railroad Commission returning from studying railroad and tramway lines in England Scotland and France. Also aboard were A. O. Chartier and wife protesting at trunk inspections, Dr. F. J. Campbell and family en route to spend summer in South Acton, J. R. Leeson returning from Europe, John F. Casey from a trip through Ireland and England, and Col A. E. Winchester returning from a Glasgow Liverpool Manchester London study for the National Civic Federation anticipated to report early next year.
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Ivernia
George W. Bishop
Massachusetts Railroad Commission
Bishop
England
Scotland
France
James F. Jackson
A. O. Chartier
Washington Street
Chartier
Edgerly
Chartiers
Republican Campaign Fund
South Acton
C. F. F. Campbell
Massachusetts Commission For the Blind
J. R. Leeson
The
Harbor and Land Commission
Europe
Russia
John F. Casey
Ireland
A. E. Winchester
South Norwalk
Conn
Glasgow
Liverpool
Manchester
London
National Civic Federation
Apitezo Biscuits and Grains Promote Easy Digestion
Ad claims Apitezo provides all essential food elements with minimal stomach work. It touts quicker digestion and richer blood supply for the brain, offering Apitezo Biscuits at 15 cents per package and Apitezo Grains at 10 cents, available from grocers nationwide.
Drank Two Quarts Whiskey in Bet Falls Ill
Harry DeGraft foreman for city contractor David Sheehan drank two quarts of whiskey in an hour to win a $5 wager. He collapsed and was in critical condition at Lynn Hospital. He boasted of his capacity to his street gang, claiming a man who could not drink a half gallon was not good. The bet ended in this outcome.
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Lynn
Harry DeGraft
David Sheehan
DeGraft
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Cluett, Peabody 4&4 CO
Donara
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Promaine
Palmist
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Carnegie
S. O. Brown & CO
Elmwood
R. I
Gov. Guild
Providence Ache
Ginter
Hough
Eze
C. I. Hood CO
Lowell
Mass
Hood
Ginger
White Dental Washington Sr
R. H. White
Solomomon
J.m.solomon
Beacon St
Lewis Jones & S Undertakers
Lagrange Street
Putnam Lodge
C.F
E. C. Bradbury
Fresno Street
Roslindale
Dudley Street
H. Woll
N. G le. A Sommers
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