City Hall Economy Talks Target Department Budgets
Mayor Curley warned Boston department heads that overspending may end their city service. He proposed using police voter lists for poll taxes, potentially replacing 50 assistant assessors to save about $10,000. He urged tighter reserves, motorizing the fire department, and a committee to study the listing issue.
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Boston
Curley
Edward B. Daily
Board of Assessors
John M. Minton
Election Department
Minton
John J. Curley
Mayor Enforces Tight Budget in City Hall Conference
The Mayor and department heads met at City Hall to explain extensive budget cuts by the City Council. Each department must live within its appropriation as extras would not be covered by surplus balances from others, with strict economy expected and extraordinary expenditures needing approval.
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City Hall
Williams Treatment promise free trial for kidney and bladder relief
Advertisement proclaims The Williams Treatment cures kidney and bladder troubles and rheumatism with strong claims. It offers a free 5c bottle first by sending name, address and 10c to cover distribution, then a 50c bottle by parcel post with no obligation. Limit of one bottle per family.
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D. A. Williams
Dept
Postoffice
East Hampton
Conn
Records Hit Highs in July Baby Hygiene Work
At a monthly board meeting the Baby Hygiene Association reported record July activities. 2198 babies received care the most in one month, 78 medical conferences drew 3037 attendees the highest monthly total, and the average conference attendance across 12 stations was 39.
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The
Baby Hygiene Association
Miss Mildred Parker Carr Weds Herbert Whitcomb
Miss Mildred Parker Carr of the class of 1914 at Dana School wed Herbert Hartwell Whitcomb of Littleton in Somerville at her parents home 18 Benton road. Rev William H Pierson officiated. Whitcomb is a Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduate in the class of 1915.
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Mildred Parker Carr
Dana School
Eugene P. Carr
Benton Road
Somerville
Herbert Hartwell Whitcomb
Littleton
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
William H. Pierson
City Playground Fight Sparks Property Damage Claim
J. Reed demands the city stop using Glen Street Playground citing serious damage to nearby houses and rental losses from broken glass and potential injuries. Local residents are divided, with J. J. Garvin supporting the playground as beneficial for children while opponents warn of ongoing risk to the densely populated area.
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Glen Street
Nathan H. Reed
Winchester
Somerville
Reed
Washington Street
J. J. Garvin
City Council Approves Supplemental Budget Totaling 23 Million
The City Council passed a supplementary budget of 424 142.20 and an extra 7500 for repairing the Charles Street jail wall, joining the original 22 674 408 31 budget to reach 23 106 050 51 for city departments next year. The total is 551 480 49 below Mayor Curley’s initial request.
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Charles Street
Curley
City budget supplementary totals and wall repair
The proposed supplementary budget items list numerous department costs totaling 424,142.20 with a separate county apportionment. Mayor Curley reported the Charles street jail wall is dangerous and sought funds for reconstruction, the council approving a $7,500 appropriation after initial $10,000 proposal. The council also granted a $300 annuity to Mrs. Mary Carr widow of Patrolman Patrick Carr killed at Castle Island.
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Curley
Charles Street
Fruit Street
Mary &. Carr
Patrick J. Carr
Castle Island
Malden Tax Rate Reduced by 1.40 Dollars
Malden lowers its tax rate by 1.40 dollars from last year 22.80 amid county state and Metropolitan Park tax cuts. A million dollar increase in total valuation helps drive the reduction marking the first decrease since 19 9.
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Malden
General Cole Resigns as Adjutant General
Adjutant-General Charles H. Cole handed his resignation to Governor McCall yesterday and received a letter from the governor accepting it. Cole says his retirement comes as the state's troops have completed mobilization and were turned over to federal control, leaving only routine duties.
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Charles H. Cole
McCall
Cole
General Cole
Retirement of Adjutant General Charles H. Cole
Governor Samuel W. McCall accepts Brigadier General Charles H. Cole retirement from the Massachusetts Adjutant General post. Cole notes U S control of state troops and military reorganization, thanking the governor for support and cordial relations formed during their service. The governor expresses appreciation for Cole's duties and extends best wishes.
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McCall
Charles H. Cole
State House
Boston
Cole
Samuel W. M’caLt
Cartoon Wit Frames Warlord Wince in Sunday Post
A page of French humor captured in cartoons for the next Sunday Post, presenting sharp visual satire that aimed to undercut a warlord’s image and sway public opinion with pointed imagery and playful caricature.
Don’t Be A Slave To Your Nerves Ad Says Margo Tablets
An advertisement touts Margo Nerve Tablets as a remedy for nervous fatigue and distress. It claims the tablets feed nerve cells, improve circulation and digestion, and restore energy with no habit forming drugs. It promises quick effect and a money back guarantee.
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