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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1906

Page

5

Board of Health to Seek Mayor Help on Atlantic Ave Garbage Plant

The Board of Health declares the Atlantic avenue garbage plant a nuisance after inspection and will confer with the Mayor to settle its fate. Protests come from Calvin Austin of Eastern Steamship Co and others. Boston Merchants Association led the original complaint. Courts may be sought for relief. Efforts aim to move the plant or start incineration, as Boston contemplates a major change from burning garbage.

Atlantic Avenue Board of Health Calvin Austin Eastern Steamship Company Boston Merchants' Association S. H. Durgin Arthur H. Russell Tarrant B. King Whittemore Meredith & Grew Mr. Phillips Boston

Fight Over Council Spending Sparks Bitter Clash

The dispute pits special recess committees against the Governor's Council after funds for travel were taken from the committee. Representative Webster denies arrest reports about three Sunday law members and questions the rescission of a financial order. Worcester’s James H. Mellen recounts a Manhattan scene, asserting no arrests by any of his party and describing the breakfast-room confusion.

Governor’s Council Sunday Law Committee Coney Island Webster New York James H. Mellen Worcester Walter A. Webster Senator Mahoney Hudson River Pier Albany Mrs. McManus Natick Brooklyn McManus Pontius J. Thompson Webster, McManus

Malden Boy’s Circus Stunt Ends in Disaster

Albert Burgoyne a 13 year old of West Street Malden attempted a wire walk in his backyard and lost balance injuring his elbow and other injuries he was taken to Malden Hospital for treatment.

Malden Albert Burgoyne West Street Malden Hospital

Cement Expert Reports Delayed in Normal School Case

Investigators continue testing on the Harvard Normal School foundation dispute led by District Attorney Moran. The probe centers on Roxbury pudding stone versus crushed trap rock alleged to be used by contractor J C Coleman. Coleman cites prior projects and awaits results as officials defer public comment.

Moran Roxbury J. C. Coleman Coleman John B. Moran Harvard, Normal and Latin School George W. Carr Company Harvard College Cambridge Harvard Medical School Huntington Longwood Avenues Houghton & Dutton Boston Carr Company Schoolhouse Commission Carlson Thomas A. Mullen Old Orchard

Red Tag Sales at Wolf's My Clothier Draw Boston Crowds

Enthusiastic clearance continues as Red Tags mark price cuts daily. Wolf's My Clothier demonstrates determined pricing, prioritizing sale appeal over profit, drawing large crowds and widespread public approval in Boston.

Wolf's

Thayer Sullivan Ticket Emerges in Democratic Power Play

Democratic leaders pursue Thayer or Douglas as Governor hopeful with Sullivan as potential second on the ticket. Rumors swirl of Moran opposition, Fitzgerald warning, and machine strategies to mobilize Boston delegates while tariff and pro recip rocity stances shape indifference among standpat voters.

John A. Sullivan John R. Thayer William L. Douglas Sullivan Thayer Boston Josiah Quincy Democratic State Committee William A. Gaston John B. Moran Guild Eben Moran Fitzgerald Old Orchard Douglas Whitney Home Market Club Governor Guild Mr. Foss Eben 8S. Draper

Secretary not yet announced amid rumor mill

Daniel T. O Connell denied returning as private secretary to Mayor Fitzgerald. He said he is through for good. Mayor Fitzgerald reportedly awaits a new secretary upon returning from Old Orchard, with Major Patrick O Keefe seen as a likely possibility.

Daniel T. O'Connell Fitzgerald City Hall O’connell Old Orchard Patrick O’keefe Major O’keefe

Peruna promoted for catarrh of the liver in era ad

A testimonial from Miss Helen Spencer of St. Louis touts Peruna as the cure for catarrh of the liver and describes symptoms such as tiredness and bad morning taste. The notice explains how liver catarrh can advance to gall stones and bilious colic, urging a full Peruna course after initial relief. It also notes political chatter about a mayoral secretary and a Mr. Mullen tied to the Fitzgerald campaign.

Helen Spencer St. Louis Peruna Cook Ave

Governor Goes On Vacation From Maine Woods

Governor Guild left at noon yesterday for a vacation in the Maine woods. He plans to return by August 20 to begin an aggressive campaign.

Guild Maine Woods

Progressive Wing Seeks Cummins as Iowa Presidential Hope

In Des Moines Iowa Aug 3 the progressive wing of the Republican party warns the national convention will hear Gov Cummins named as Iowa's presidential candidate rather than Leslie M Shaw.

Des Moines Republican Party Iowa Governor Cummins Leslie M. Shaw

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