Brockton Board of Trade Reports Police Reform Call
The Brockton Board of Aldermen received a report detailing eight public hearings on law enforcement. It cites police jealousy, inconsistent orders, and falsified testimony, urging a complete police department reorganization and new rules. The Boston Associated Board of Trade met at Hotel Brunswick with 78 delegates, re electing officers and adopting a taxation and franchise resolution.
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Brockton
Mass
Rad
Board of Aldermen
Isnaéy
William Rapp
A. B. Jenks
George N. Greeley
A. Webster Butler
H. E. Garfield
B. B. Winslow
Boston Associated Board of Trade
Brunswick
Alden Speare
Jacob P. Bates
Andrew G. Webster
Benjamin B. Whittemore
William H. Sayward
J. P. Bates
HE. B. Hasken
New England Iron and Hardware Association
Union
A Vote for Quincy Promises Frugal City Economy
A vote for Quincy pledges proper economy in municipal affairs while Curtis is accused of an economy that raises city expenses by about half a million dollars per year.
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Curtis
Recount of Boston Politics and Election Tactics
New York Money fuels Republican "boodle" and beer campaigns as Boston voters head to polls. Democratic leaders, led by Candidate Quincy, claim strong independents support and forecast a close victory. Board of Elections finds fraud in 14 of 40 questioned voters. Alderman Folsom campaigned against A P A influence while urging votes for Mayor.
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New York
Boston
Donovan
Democratic City Committee
Quincy
Massachusetts
Bridge Division
South Boston
Coakley
East Boston
Curtis
Democrats
Board of Elections
P. H. Connolly
Cross Street
Freed
Mares
Teiva
Aldermen
Southton
Josiah Quincy
Board of Aldermen
Alderman Folsom
Charles B. Felsom
Disputed coal contract and veteran’s suspension probe
The report outlines improper coal purchase practices at Garfield & Proctor with a $3.25 per ton rate and a $3492.21 invoice, plus a special permit bypassing bids. It also details the discharge and compensation dispute of veteran William Finn tied to sewer station shutdowns, and criticism of City Hall leadership and political influence on department actions.
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Samuel Dilaway
Cow Pasture
Garfield & Proctor
William M. W. Spring
Stregta Wheeler
Mayjor Curtis
Willum Fine
Ant Walyana
Mystic Water ‘Division
Redonda
Timping
Finn
Curtis
East Boston Rally Shows Quincy Backers at Lyceum Hall
Supporters of the Democratic mayoral candidate Josiah Quincy rally at Lyceum Hall East Boston amid loud cheers and interruptions. Speakers defend liberal ticket while denouncing Know Nothing and A P A associations, with attacks on Witt and Curtis and references to regional politics and local figures.
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Lyceum
Messrs. Moran
Coakley
William J. Donovan
West End Road
East
Boston
William J. Cronan
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