Fireboat bid招 advertised with wooden design
Fire Commissioner Parker announced bids to be opened on August 26 for a new fireboat. Despite calls for an iron vessel, Parker chose a wood construction. Previous bids exceeded $75,000 and were rejected. a $20,000 additional appropriation brings $5,000 to Parker for the boat. Plans by architect William T. Keough, East Boston, are unchanged except for minor details. Former Commissioner Wells, Chief Mutlen, and Superintendent Byington chose the design.
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Parker
William T. Keough
East Boston
Wells
Mutlen
Byington
Wright to begin aero plane flights at Le Mans
Wilbur Wright of Dayton Ohio plans to begin aeroplane flights in Le Mans France tomorrow as part of the demonstration. The American pioneer will showcase early aviation capabilities before local spectators and press.
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Lemans
France
Wilbur Wright
Dayton
Ohio
Haralson Seeks Presidential Appeal of Academy Dismissal
J M Haralson a former midshipman at Annapolis who was dismissed for using improper language to a naval enlisted man came to Oyster Bay aiming to meet the President The motive was to press for clemency after hearing of a potential review for eight West Point cadets and to influence his own case
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
J. M. Haralson
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
United States Navy
Haralson
West Point
West Point Cadets Under Suspension Await War Department Action
Eight United States Military Academy cadets at West Point remain suspended for hazing as officials await Secretary of War action on their dismissal or reinstatement. Colonel Hugh L. Scott plans to meet with the President to discuss the matter, with Secretary Wright also likely in attendance.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
West Point
Secretary of War
Hugh l. Scott
United States Military Academy
Wright
Porto Rican Trade Rises to 56.47 Million in Past Year
Treasury figures show Porto Rico's total trade for the year reached 56 million 470 thousand 155 dollars, up from 56 million 263 thousand 372 the year before, an increase of 206 thousand 783 dollars.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Murray Calls on Lomasney for Governor's Council Vote
Representative William F. Murray of Charlestown visited Martin M. Lomasney at the Hendricks Club to seek his individual vote in the Democratic primaries for the Governor's Council. Murray expects thousands from the district before primaries and cites past service with Lomasney in the House. The Murray Barry contest centers on Charlestown's council seat and party district history.
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William F. Murray
Charlestown
Hendricks Club
Martin M. Lomasney
Governor’s Council
Mr. Lomasney
Mr. Murray
Post
Brave Women Saved Trains After Bridge Fire
The Toston and Maine railroad honored Elizabeth Durgin of Kittery and Addison Toby of Kittery Point for flagging trains with a red tablecloth as Spruce Creek Bridge burned. Each woman received a $25 check from the company.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Toston & Maine Railroad
Winslow T. Perkins
York Harbor & Beach
Elizabeth Durgin
Addison Toby
Kittery
Spruce Creek
Marine Eye Remedy Insures Eye Health and Comfort
An advertisement for Marine Eye Remedy promotes eye health and comfort. The copy emphasizes soothing relief and general benefits for vision, targeting consumers seeking safer eye care products.
WANTS POST TO FIND BROTHER
Edward Crocker seeks his brother Frank Crocker who vanished 16 years ago after being sent to the Harrison Avenue Home following their parents deaths. Edward, formerly of the Hub, now lives at 553 Grove Street Jersey City, last saw Frank at age seven.
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Edward Crocker
Hub
Grove Street
Jersey City
Post
Frank
Frank Crocker
Foster Street
Harrison Avenue
Edward
Buffalo
University of Chicago Professor to Speak on Equal Rights Day
Professor Charles Zubelin of the University of Chicago sociology department will address Spiritualists in Onset at 3 p m today. His topic is Representative Government vs Democracy during Equal Rights Day exercises.
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Charles Zubelin
University of Chicago
New Modes for Cure and Relief of Eye Troubles
Prominent physicians endorse Williams Optical Company for premier eye care with a full suite of instruments and appliances. They offer on site glasses repair and grinding, extensive lens stock, and advanced treatments including Xray UV Leucodescent-ray and high frequency therapies. Dr Williams oversees all departments at 168 Tremont Street facing Boston Common.
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Williams Optical Company
United States
Williams
Tremont Street
West
Mason Streets
Boston Common
White denies double billing in school furniture case
William White, a Boston furniture maker, claims the Finance Commission’s report on schoolhouse irregularities is garbled and that he never collected twice for the same work. He cites illness and hospital stays as factors, says he will issue a full reply after reviewing the report, and notes bills tied to Waite and Franklin schools are on file with the City Auditor.
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White
FIN. Com
William White
Washington Street
Post
Finance Commission
Boston
Mr. White
State House
James A. Garfield
Hubbard School & Office Furniture Company
D. T. Remington
Commonwealth
Mitchell
Davenport
Waite School
Franklin School
Barnard Multis
Waele
Typographical Union Plans 54th Annual Convention in Boston
The International Typographical Union prepares its 54th annual convention with about 500 delegates and 5000 visitors expected. Delegates travel from across America Hawaii and the Philippines with two from Hawaii and the Philippines each. The event marks Boston hosting since 1891 and aligns with a goal of 50 000 members by 1908. Secretary Treasurer John W Bramwood has opened headquarters at the Quincy House and President James M Lynch is due to arrive.
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International Typographical Union
Committee of Reception and Entertainment
America
Hawaii
Philippines
Boston
John W. Bramwood
City
Quincy House
International
James M. Lynch
Labor convention to open at Ford Memorial Hall Monday
The convention will be opened at Ford Memorial Hall Monday at 10 o'clock with Mayor Hibbard presenting keys to the city. Secretary of State William H. Olin will welcome delegates for the Commonwealth and John H. Fahey will welcome on behalf of Boston Newspapers' Association. Samuel Gompers may attend and speak for the AFL. John Mitchell may also be present. The Lord Mayor of Dublin, John P. Nannetti, regrets absence but sends best wishes for the convention's success. This marks the first labor convention since recent party national conventions.
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Ford Memorial Hall
Hibbard
William H. Olin
Commonwealth
John H. Fahey
The
Boston Traveler
Boston Newspapers’ Association
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
John Mitchell
Dublin
John P. Nannetti
M. P
Dublin Typographical Society
Maters
England Has Fine Walker in Larner
Sam Liebgold, the national champion walker, hails E. J. Larner of England as one of the finest athletes. He notes Liebgold’s regret over Olympic judging and praises Larner’s 10 mile record, finishing in 15 minutes 57 2-5 seconds, beating Sturgess by seven seconds.
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New York
Sam Liebgold
E. J. Larner
Liebgold
A. C. Grounds
Larner
Sturgess
Lynn Girl's Remarkable Ten Year School Record
Miss Addie E. Young of 59 Goldthwait Street Lynn has been ten years in Lynn schools without any absence late or dismissal. Born August 29 1892 in Lynn she attended Sanborn and Lewis schools and is now in her second year at Lynn High School.
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Addie E. Young
John B. Young
Goldthwait Street
Lynn
Sanborn
Lewis
Cigarette Consumption Figures Released by Internal Revenue
The preliminary report from the Commissioner of Internal Revenue shows U.S. cigarette consumption at 65,402,336,113 for the last year. With 25,000,000 men and boys of smoking age, each is estimated to have smoked 2216 cigarettes. The total excludes cigars and other forms.
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Washington
United States
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Paris Strikes Backlash From General Federation of Labor
Paris August 5 reports show morning papers condemning the General Federation of Labor for calling the recent strike as typesetters return to work almost everywhere.
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Paris
General Federation of Labor
Crocker Dissent Reported on Schoolhouse Finance Plan
In the Finance Commission report on schoolhouse construction Crocker dissented from the majority on cheaper builds and less fire protection. He believed experts should decide the matter, while the commission generally opposed Sturgis. Also noted is the Paris death of William Lavino, Times correspondent.
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Finance Commission
Post
George A. Crocker
Sturgis
Schoolhouse Commission
Crocker
Paris
William Lavino
London Times
Lavino
M. de Blowitz
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Boston Typographical Union
Boston Clinic
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