Mayor-Elect Faces First Great Test in Streets Job
The City Council awaits the inaugural message as Mayor Fitzgerald names a superintendent of streets. Doyle is denied by some while insiders push for delay, fearing independence could threaten the new administration. A late night confrontation on Ames Street reflects the heated politics surrounding the appointment.
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Fitzgerald
James H. Doyle
John HH. Lee
William H. M'Clellan
Concord
Doyle
Withgerald
McNary
Ames
Washington Street
Fenway Report Public Today
The Fenway investigation led by Plymouth County District Attorney Asa P. French for Mayor Whelton is completed and the report is in the Mayor’s hands. The lengthy and complex case prompted delaying public release until today, with expectations of further action by the Mayor based on French’s findings.
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Plymouth County
Asa P. French
Whelton
French
Fitzgerald to pay for dinner for city council
Mayor elect Fitzgerald announces he will personally bear the cost of a dinner for members of both branches. Previously the aldermen were hosted, but this election expands to include the Common Council. He says it is improper for the city to pay the bill for seven councilmen and proposes to cover all expenses himself.
Cure by Cuticura Testimony from Somerville Baby
A notice features a testimonial claiming Cuticura cured a two week old baby with sores and hair loss after doctors failed. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment the infant slept better, recovered a clean face, and grew a healthy head of hair. Signed by C. H. Evans of Somerville Massachusetts on June 7 1905.
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C. H. Evans
Allston St
Somerville
Mass
Cuticura Skin Cure For Babies And Mothers
Advertises Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent as a complete skin and health treatment for infants and mothers. Claims instant relief from skin troubles and restful sleep with warm baths and gentle applications. Lists prices 25c 50c and 2c per pill, notes Drug & Chem Corp sole proprietors in Boston and free mail order booklet.
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Drug & Chem. Corp
Sole Props
Boston
Democratic State Committee to Organize in January 1906
Acting Chairman Quincy announced that the Democratic State committee will organize on Saturday January 13 at the Revere House. He indicated success for the party but declined to confirm his own candidacy. Lyman plans retirement, with Robert M Burnett named as a probable successor.
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Quincy
Democratic State Committee
Revere House
Massachusetts
Whitney
Douglas
Roosevelt
Washington
Lyman
Robert M Burnett
Jerry Watson in New Race at Park Square Rink
Former mayoral candidate Jerry Watson prepares to skate against famed referee Jack Sheehan at Park Square rink. Both claim peak form with rival boasts of endurance and speed, while Eddie Keevin backs Watson as manager and a referee may be chosen among Judge Dewey or Patsey Shepard.
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Jerry” Watson
Jack Sheehan
Jerry
Sheehan
Watson
Eddie Keevin
Park Square
Wheevin
Judge Dewey
Patsey Sheppard
Mayor orders Bigelow reinstatement in law department
Acting Mayor Whelton, after review from Asa P. French, directs Corporation Counsel Babson to reinstate Mr. Bigelow as legislative clerk in the law department under civil service law. Babson had not yet complied by late last night.
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Whelton
Asa P. French
Bigelow
Law Department
Civil Service Law
Babson
Salesman Balcom Sentenced to Four Years for Store Assault
Frederick A. Balcom, a traveling salesman, was sentenced to four years in the state prison for shooting Samuel A. Steiner in the Outlet Company store on September 23. Steiner had caught Balcom in the act of stealing small articles.
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Providence
R. 1
Frederick A. Balcom
Samuel A. Steiner
Foresters of America elect officers for Court 6 Bovio No 225
The Foresters of America Court 6 Bovio No 225 elected officers last evening led by Chief Ranger Ingnazio De Luca and Vice Chief Ranger Ony Graziano. Other appointments included Recording Secretary A Montesanto Financial Secretary F Munlgeri Treasurer 9 Mangione Woodwards P Leparo and P Gregorio Beadles De Luca and A Barbande Doctor M Boccero.
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Bovio
Foresters of America
Ingnazio de Luca
Ony Graziano
A. Montesanto
F. Munlgeri
9. Mangione
Woodwards
P. Leparo
P. Gregorio
de Luca
A. Barbande
M. Boccero
The Private Secretary and Busy Fitz Begin a Boston Run
Private Secretary Dan OConnell declares a city hall plan with Mayor Fitz, Busy Fitz and me to manage office seekers, create bustle, and expand influence from Ward 8 to Worcester and Cape Cod as a new era in Boston politics unfolds.
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Dan O'Connell
Fitz
Boston
Curran
Gotham
Worcester
Cape Cod
Buster
Daniel T. O’connell
Michael P. Curran
Second Subway for Cambridge
Officials of the Boston Elevated Railway Company and Cambridge government approve a two track Cambridge subway plan to replace the elevated franchises. The Mayor may enter negotiations under Chapter 466, with an option to extend from Craigie Bridge to Harvard Square and to Cambridge Street toward the Somerville line, with a 10 year notice right.
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Boston Elevated Railway Company
Craigie Bridge
Cambridge
Bridge
Cambridge Streets
Harvard Square
Cambridge Street
Webster Avenue
Somerville
Massachusetts Avenue
Main Street
Harvard to receive Hamlin tourmalines
By the will of Dr. Augustus C. Hamlin of Bangor the Hamlin necklace and tourmaline collection are given to Miss Elinor C. Hamlin. At her death they revert to Harvard University.
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Bangor
Augustus C. Hamlin
Penobscot County
Elinor C. Hamlin
Harvard University
Christmas Cheer at Roxbury Day Nursery Party
The children of the Day Nursery of the National Sunshine Legion at 3 Elmwood Street Roxbury enjoyed an afternoon of games and music. A prettily trimmed Christmas tree awaited them and each child found Santa Claus had remembered them, leaving many to sigh that Xmas comes but once a year.
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National Sunshine Legion
Elmwood Street
Roxbury
Santa Claus
Stupendous Boston Subway Engineering Plan Nears Start
Boston Transit Commission nears decision on initiating excavations under the East Boston tunnel and the Ames building foundation to construct a new Washington street tunnel. Work advances along Washington street to North Station with sections planned, including Section 6, amid strong rock and water challenges.
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Washington Street
Court Street
Ames
Boston Transit Commission
Court and
Washington Streets
Washington and
Court Streets
St. Paul's Cathedral
London
Eng
Bunker Hill Monument
East Boston Tunnel
Thompson's Spa
Hanover Street
Union Street
Franklin Street
Bennett Street
Newspaper Row
Boston Post
Sneak Thieves Target Home In Waltham Disturbance
In Waltham on December 28 thieves broke into Lyman W. Chase’s room at 18 Maple Street, forced the door, ransacked the room, and stole a gold watch a pair of shoes and a small amount of money. No trail has been found yet to identify the culprits.
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Waltham
Lyman W. Chase
Maple Street
Horton Urges Annexation to Make Suburbs Part of City
The Essex Club heard Kev. Edward A. Horton advocate annexing the metro politan district to Boston to gain representation for nonresidents in city affairs. Horton argued greater Boston should be taxed and allowed to vote, urging Republican independence while praising Roosevelt and criticizing home rule. Other speakers included Judge Os good and Gov George H Utter of Rhode Island. President Appleton noted Governor-elect Guild’s regretted absence.
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Edward A. Horton
The
Senate
Essex Club
Brunswick
Boston
Greater
Republian
Cleveland
Roosevelt
J. F. Osgood
Salem
George H. Utter
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Francis H. Appleton
Peabody
Appleton
Guild
Newsboys Harvard College fund appeal urges self helping loans
A Boston appeal outlines a Harvard College fund for newsboys using a loan system where students borrow to stay in college and repay after graduation. Funds are raised by alumni and friends, with Boston Newsboys Union No. 9077 seeking 5000 dollars to enable several youths to pursue four years at Harvard through this repayable mechanism.
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Newsboys
Harvard College
New England
Boston Newsboys’ Union No. 9077
Kidder, Peabody & Co
Charles H. ‘Taylor
William M. Olin
Frank G. Welsker
Thomas J. Mulkern
Edward A. Horton
John A. Brett
Meyer Bloomfield
Simon Rubinovitch
Nathan
Sodekson
Mrs Fitzsimmons Contemplates Divorce Over Cruelty Claim
Sioux City dispatch reports Mrs. Robert Fitzsimmons, listed as Mrs. Julia May of Sioux Falls, expected to file for divorce on cruelty grounds. She declines to discuss domestic matters while confidential friends confirm the possible action and deny sensational newspaper reports.
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Sioux City
S. D
Robert Fitzsimmons
Julia May
Sioux Falls
Europe
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