McMurray Named Head of Water Income and Meter Branch
Commissioner Rourke merged the water income and meter divisions and promoted James A. McMurray from junior engineer to assistant engineer in charge of both with a $2500 salary. The dispute over Caldwell's successor ended as the mayor approved the appointment.
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Rourke
James A. McMurray
McMurray
Joseph H. Caldwell
Caldwell
Public Works
Robert Wilson
Wilson
Engineer McMurray
Baltimore Starts New Sewage System
In Baltimore on January 31 Mayor James H. Preston opened a new sewage pumping system. Sewage from 32 square miles will be diverted from the harbor to the Black River disposal plant seven miles east. Total cost about 20 million dollars.
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Baltimore
James’ H. Preston
Black River
Why Eliot Was Omitted From Immortals List
The article explains that Dr. Charles W. Eliot, Harvard president emeritus, was left off the 46 immortals list because he is not a member of the institute. Robert Grant, a judge and author, and a member of the institute, states the omission.
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Charles W. Eliot
Harvard University
National Institute of Arts and Letters
Philadelphia
Eliot
Institute
Robert Grant
Judge Grant on Dr. Eliot and immortals list
Judge Grant told the Post that Dr. Eliot declined institute membership years ago. He noted immortals are drawn from the National Institute of Arts and Letters list by the American Academy, and that Eliot would have ranked among immortals if he had joined.
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Judge Grant
Dr. Eliot
Institute
American Academy of Arts and Letters
National Institute of Arts and Letters
Gordon
Eliot
W A Hunnewell Dies in Somerville Coal Merchant Remembered
William A Hunnewell a long time coal merchant of Cambridge died at his home 23 Milton Street West Somerville after a brief illness with pneumonia He was 67 years old He leaves his wife and four children Edith L a Proctor School teacher Wil Ham a Tufts student Alice a Radcliffe graduate and Roger a Somerville High pupil
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W. A. Hunnewell
Somerville
William A. Hunnewell
Cambridge
Milton Street
West Somerville
Edith L
Proctor School
Wil Ham
Tufts College
Alice
Radcliffe
Roger
Somerville High School
Maeterlinck Farewell Lecture in Jordan Hall Tonight
Mme Maeterlinck prepares to bid farewell to Bostonians with a 3:30 pm lecture in Jordan Hall. She will speak recite and sing to reveal her husband’s ideas and clarify his time. She discusses Maeterlinck Debussy and the symbolic drama highlighting atmosphere human soul and destiny.
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Mme. Maeterlinck
Bostomans
Jordan Hall
Maeterbnick
Goland
Melisande
Willy
Masterlinck
Polleas
Maeterlinck
S . Imek
Debussy
Creaon
Boston
Bostonians
Fardwell
Cascaret promises relief from stomach and liver woes
A vintage advertisement links headaches sour stomach and constipation to a torpid liver and clogged bowels. It claims Cascaret will straighten you out by morning and keep you feeling good for months at a 10 cent box.
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Cascaret
Ward 14 Democrats choose new chair and secretary
At a Ward 14 Democratic City committee meeting held at its headquarters Cornelius J. Fitzgerald was elected chairman and Richard J. Wallace secretary.
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Democratic City Committee
Cornelius J. Fitzgerald
Richard J. Wallace
Condemnation of Judge Anderson over Burns release
Indianapolis residents condemn Federal Judge A B Anderson for freeing Detective W J Burns who faced kidnapping charges. The Marion County grand jury indictment and a United Mine Workers of America convention resolution call for Congress to investigate and potentially remove him for seizing county court documents and violating state law.
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Indianapolis
Ind
A. B. Anderson
W. J. Burns
Marion County
J. J. McNamara
United Mine Workers of America
Congress
Constitution Committee adopts amended report for new charter
The constitution committee report, before the convention for over a week, was completed today and adopted as amended. The new constitution takes effect April 1. A wage scale conference sub committee meets tomorrow, with no action expected, then the convention meets in the afternoon to decide next steps.
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Constitution Committee
Massachusetts Fire & Marine Annual Statement Issued
The Massachusetts Fire & Marine Insurance Co reports a strong year with a fine record over 12 months amid a difficult market. Under Colonel E C Benton its president and Walter Adilard its managing underwriter, marine and fire underwriting have been satisfactory as the company expands to 21 states with Boston operations run by John C Paige Co.
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Massachusetts: Fire &Marine Insurance Company
Massachusetts
Walter Adilard
Massachusetts ‘Fire & Marine
Commonwealth
Boston
John: C
Portuguese Warship Republica Reaches New York Harbor
The Portuguese cruiser Republica arrived in New York to acknowledge U S recognition of the Portuguese republic. She steamed into the North River and will anchor for five days, receiving a salute at Governors Island which was answered.
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New York
Republica
North River
Governor's Island
Detective Burns Faces Outburst At Senate Hearing
Detective William J. Burns erupted in anger during a Senate committee session on Lorimer election when called the great detective. He warned he would act if insults continued as the impeachment of witness Charles McGowan proceeded over a claimed $100,000 Lorimer fund.
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Washington
William J. Burns
Senate Committee
Lorimer
Hanecy
Charles McGowan
Hines-Lorimer
C. F. Wiehe
Detective Burns Under Fire As Perjury Claims Surface
Testimony recounts Burns and Bailey sparring over alleged perjury by McGowan. A dictograph transcript and a Canada letter dated Nov 19, Flora, Canada are introduced as key evidence while Burns demands McGowan purge himself in Washington. The scene includes insults and courtroom tension involving Hancey and senators Lea and Fletcher.
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Wiliam Ie Burns
McGowan
A. C. Bailey
Bailey
Burns
Springfield Fire and Marine shows strong annual results
The Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Co announces a 63 year history and continued success. Total losses paid since organization near 52.7 million, surplus to policy holders 4.87 million, assets up to 10.41 million. President A W Damon leads a steady underwriting record with a 439,704 asset rise and 228,426 net surplus gain. Obrion Russell Co. 108 Water Street Boston acts as general agents.
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Springfield Fire Q Marine
Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Company
Ihs
A. W. Damon
Obrion, Russell & Co
Water Street
Boston
Vicinity
Apple Growth Milestone Attracts National Attention
Dufurd Orchard Company plants 240 000 trees on an acre tract in Mount Hood district Oregon creating the largest single apple planting in the United States. The piece notes peaks in annual apple production earlier years and explains western fruit prospects as Middle West and East orchards decline.
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Dufurd Orchard Company
Mount Hood 4
Oregon
United States
Pacific Slope
Middle West
East
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Fast Grippe Cure
Advert says a 25 cent package of Pape's Cold Compound cures colds and grippe within hours. Recommends taking every two hours until three doses are taken and claims headache stiffness and runny nose ease after the first dose. States quinine is ineffective for colds.
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Pape
Grippe
Hearings on steel revision set by Senate finance panel
Washington Jan 31 The Democratic steel tariff revision bill passed by the House with an average 35 percent cut from the present law will be the subject of hearings by the Senate finance committee. The committee probably will meet tomorrow to arrange its programme.
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Washington
House
Senate Finance Committee
Senate Finance Committee Faces Steel Bill Battle
A crowd of interests pressed to protest reductions as the tariff board report and House hearings were omitted. Senator Reed of Missouri withdrew a 20 day deadline after talks with colleagues as Senator Pen expressed relief that the motion failed. The steel bill advances at an unprecedented pace in Congress despite past criticism of secrecy.
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Peremission
Tariff Board
House
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
Reed
Missouri
Penrose
American Congress
Senate Finance Committee
Finrance
Arg
Morgan on the Nile Starts voyage aboard yacht
A cable dispatch from J. P. Morgan reports he has begun a Nile voyage aboard his yacht and is in good health. The update was received today by Morgan’s partners in New York and confirmed he was feeling well as the journey starts.
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New York
J. P. Morgan
Nile
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Lasting Relief
Boston resident Mrs Loyal B Leach reports lasting relief from kidney pains after using Doans Kidney Pills. She first shared her experience in 1905 and, interviewed again in 1910, confirms continued benefit. Sold by dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents. Remember the name Doans.
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Dean
Boston
Loyal B. Leach
Tremont St
Mass
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Civilized Way Way to Exercise the Bowel
An ad touts a new method for constipation using Blagkburn's Casca Royal Pills. It claims to nourish bowel nerves, avoid harsh purges, and cure chronic constipation for all ages. Pills priced 10c 25c, available at druggists.
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Blagkburn
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