Frothingham Urges Legislature to Vote for Walker
Lieutenant-Governor Frothingham released a letter to Representative Hugh McKay urging legislators to back Speaker Joseph Walker. He says he may run for Governor against Walker, but insists both would avoid unfair advantages if they face each other in the republic nomination.
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Louis A. Frothingham
Hugh McKay
Revere
Joseph Walker
Frothingham
Walker
Massachusetts
Y For the Republic
McKay
Father of 31 Children Dies at 104 in Grafton
Frank King, father of 31, died in Grafton at 104 years and 24 days. Born in Quebec, he reportedly never had a sick day until a recent shock. He had two marriages producing 19 children and leaves 52 grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Grafton
Frank King
Quebec
King
Maine Baby Jeanette Violette Rheanme Wins Prize
Jeanette Violette Rheanme, 16 months old from Maine, won first prize at a fat baby contest by a wide margin. She weighs 40 pounds, has hazel eyes and curly golden hair, and Maine sends photos of pretty babies to the Post.
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Maine
Jeanette Violette Rheanme
Pine Tree State
Jeanette
Real Estate Broker Harry R. van der Horst Enters Bankruptcy
Harry R. van der Horst a real estate broker living at 36 Pinekney street filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy yesterday in the United States District Court scheduling his liabilities at $2581 51406 and his assets at $2350 Horst connected with large contracting undertakings in the West years ago and remains able as indorser or guarantor for the money involved Of the total liability about $173014 is unsecured $58500 is secured The Newton Savings Bank of Newton is the only secured creditor Its note stands at $58500 Assets listed include a judgment for $3100 against James M Lively of New York a legacy of $200 signed to counsel and household goods valued at $50 exempt from seizure by creditors
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Harry R. van der Horst
Pinekney Street
United States District Court
Horst
Newton Savings Bank of
Newton
James M. Lively
New York
Buckley Addresses Three Big Rallies
Councillor Timothy J. Buckley of Charlestown campaigned for re election to the City Council addressing about 600 people at open air rallies in Maverick Central and Day squares in East Boston last evening. He was aided by James J. Mullen Jr of Charlestown and received a cordial reception with several listeners pledging support. He planned appearances in South Boston and Dorchester and Andrew squares with times listed.
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Charlestown
Maverick
Central
Day
East Boston
Buckley
James J. Mullen, Jr
South Boston
D Street
Broadway
Flood Square
Lynn Cutters Stay in Union
Four hundred insurgent members of the local Knights of Labor cutters assembly gathered in Odd Fellows Hall on December 29 and failed to vote for secession. They approved a resolution affirming loyalty to the assembly while protesting Master Workman J Boynton Armstrong for alleged arbitrary actions that kept insurgents from the annual meeting due to overdue assessments.
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Lyn
Cutters’ Assembly of the Knights of Labor
Odd Wellows’ Hall
J. Boynton Armstrong
$12 000 Feast for Shriners at Mechanics Hall
Aleppo Temple A A N M S will spend 12000 on a dinner and entertainment tonight at Mechanics Hall. Sixteen thousand attendees are expected with each member allowed one guest. A 40 piece band led by Thomas Carter and a large chorus will perform after the banquet.
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Aleppo Temple
Mechanics Hall
Shriners
Thomas Carter
Providence Man Dies by Gas Self Destruction
Frank Cloutier, 48, killed himself with gas at his home on 1 Lee Street Providence. His body was found by his wife and daughter on returning from a shopping trip. He had been out of work for some time and was despondent.
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Frank Cloutier
Lee Street
Cloutier
Burglary Pair Charged With 12 Breaks in Boston Area
James Fe. King and George Wagenhauser, arrested Wednesday night, are linked to at least 12 burglaries in Boston and suburbs, stealing about 3000 dollars in valuables. King claimed Coast Artillery ties at Fort Banks. Half the loot recovered. Cambridge and Allston police probe possible links. Victims include Joseph Gordon 65 Brighton street Bessie Frieston 47 Allen street and Caroline Pyser 7 Chambers street. Pyser house yielded 800 dollars in jewelry and silverware.
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James FE. King
George Wagenhauser
Boston
King
Coast Artillery
Fort Banks
Wagenhauser
Cambridge
Allston
West End
Joseph Gordon
Brighton Street
Bessie Frieston
Allen Street
Caroline Pyser
Chambers
Words of praise for Massachusetts Civil Service Commission
Citizens of Boston express gratitude to the Massachusetts Civil Service Commission for its reform measures under the 1909 statute. They commend the board's firmness independence and discretion in selecting competent appointees and easing governance, noting reduced conflicts and improved municipal efficiency. The letter lists numerous signatories including Curtis Guild Jr Bernard Rothwell James Phelan Henry Higginson and many others.
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Massachusetts Civil Service Commission
Boston
Finance Commission
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