Finance Commission probing City Hall appointments
City Hall sources indicate the Finance Commission is quietly reviewing appointments in the collecting department since the Mayor assumed office. Chairman Sullivan told the Civil Service Reform Association that the current administration has reverted to the spoils system, signaling a forthcoming broadside at the Mayor.
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Chairman Sullivan’s commission reshuffle reported
Yesterday it was learned that Chairman Sullivan’s commission has been reshuffled amid a broader leadership review. The move signals changes in oversight and policy direction affecting key agency teams and regional offices.
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Finance Commission to Release Report on City Appointments
The commission expects to publish a report soon detailing its investigation into city collecting department appointments. Chairman Sullivan’s remarks likely reflect findings from the inquiry. Key names linked to political influence include City Collector Parker and Chief Clerk John Jeahy, with several others named for possible revelations.
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New System of Inspection Planned for School Physicians
The Civil Service Reform Association warns the school medical inspection will be reorganized once the City Council approves the annual appropriation. The health board seeks funds to reduce posts, raise salaries to 1000 dollars, and require three hours daily school work, with most physicians likely to keep their jobs if over thirty thousand dollars is granted.
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City to Get $200,000 in Basin Improvement Assessments
City Hall learned the Basin study supports about 200000 in betterments from property along the Charles River Basin. Experts split, but majority felt basin-front owners should pay. Charles of the Boston Board of Street Commissioners argues all south Beacon street property benefits and the city may receive as much as 800000 in betterments.
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Choate Portrait by Princess Lwoff Parlaghy to AMNH
Princess Lwoff Parlaghy, famed Hungarian portraitist, in Boston, received word from New York that arrangements are complete for the formal presentation of her portrait of Hon. Joseph H. Choate to the American Museum of Natural History. Henry F. Osborn, AMNH president, wired from the Hotel Lenox that the ceremony will occur on the 28th of the month.
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Portrait of Mr Choate draws Morgan interest at Boston gala
J Pierpont Morgan, trustee, shows interest in a portrait of Mr Choate founder of the American Museum of Natural History. Princess Lwoff Parlaghy becomes museum patron as she rests at Hotel Lenox amid guarded attention. Boston events include a reception at Rev Williams home and a Manon performance with notable attendees.
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Mayor Fitzgerald Pairs Budget by Half a Million
Mayor Fitzgerald has cut about $500 000 from department estimates and plans to trim another $300 000. The proposed budget totals around $19 400 000, roughly $600 000 higher than last year. Interest on the city debt under the new bond plan will rise about $288 000, about half the overall budget increase.
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Babson Rules in Favor of Art Commission Over Pratt Statues
Corporation Counsel Babson ruled in favor of the Art Commission in a months long dispute with the Public Library trustees. The quarrel centers on Bala Pratt statues proposed for display in front of the Public Library and the trustees claim to have authority over the project.
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Law dispute over statues for Public Library frontage
The article reports a legal dispute where the Art Commission argues it must approve the statues before placement, while Corporation Counsel Babson agrees with the Art Commission. Library trustees are said to be within their rights to contract for the statues, pending proper approval.
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Ballantyne Named Acting Mayor Amid Council Deadlock
The Boston City Council, split over the presidency, met three times in one day for a deadlock, juror drawing, and a resumed session. Corporation Counsel Babson says Ballantyne, last year’s president, can legally serve as acting mayor until a president is chosen.
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Plan to Extend Sachem Street to Parker Hill
Street commissioners held a hearing on extending Sachem street from Hillside to Parker Hill at a grade of 6.12 feet per 190 feet. The 800 foot extension would cost about 50000 dollars. Proponents included Dr. E. W. Cushing representing hospitals and charity groups, Emma A. Anderson for Baptist Hospital, H. M. Burton for Brigham Hospital trustees, John J. Conway for real estate interests, and Daniel H. Sullivan. The extension would allow ambulances, automobiles, coal teams and fire apparatus access to the hill.
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Five vegetarian dinners with complete recipes in Sundays Post
An expert prepares five vegetarian dinners with full recipes featured in the famous cooking page for next Sunday. The item highlights plant based dishes, detailed methods, and ingredient lists for home cooks seeking meat free options.
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Man testifies in own defense over murder of Minas Momjian
Vahan Nalbandian of Lynn tearfully recounts the shooting of Minas Momjian and his claimed loss of a best friend as he takes the stand in his own defense in Salem. The testimony shows Nalbandian repeatedly breaking down while describing the events and expressing grief over Momjian's death.
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Nalbandian admits accidental shooting in Lynn murder case
Nalbandian testified he shot Momjian by accident in a Lynn room after displaying a revolver and removing a magazine. He described a life spanning from Turkey to Lynn where he was a stock broker with funds in banks and brokerage houses. Prosecution contends robbery motive. defense claims no lack of money. The trial adjourned with cross examination pending.
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Swift urges city to open municipal lodging and boarding houses
Morrison I Swift writes Mayor Fitzgerald asking for a municipal boarding house and lodging house. He asks Overseers of the Poor to remove the three night limit at Wayfarers Lodge on Hawkins street. Swift says lodgings and meals should be provided at cost for the poor who cannot afford better.
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Amherst Faculty Senior Edward Hitchcock Dies at 83
Amherst College mourns the loss of Dr. Edward Hitchcock aged 83, long time professor of hygiene and physical education for 59 years. A native of Amherst, he was a leading national authority on hygiene and the first U S physician to oversee a college gymnasium and student physical training.
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Want Luxuriant Hair Then Try This
Mae Martyn of the San Francisco Bulletin extols luxuriant hair and warns many shampoos contain injurious ingredients. She recommends a home canthrax shampoo using a teaspoon of canthrax in hot water poured onto the scalp, rubbed to lather, then rinsed and dried for glossy hair.
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San Francisco Bulletin
Horizontal Plans for Reducing Telephone Rates
Charles M. Conant urges horizontal rate cuts for metropolitan and suburban telephones to ease the tangle. He warns against zone-based increases and favors restoring or lowering old rates to relieve business users, calling for swift legislative and company cooperation within ten days.
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Massachusetts Real Estate Exchange
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
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Metropolitan district seeks rate cuts via horizontal reductions
The business advocate argues for horizontal rate cuts based on each telephony rate, a plan to simplify choices for subscribers. If presented to the Legislature, the Telephone Company could be ordered to lower rates horizontally rather than forcing contract expertise, while recent moves include reinstating certain unlimited services and zone-contract adjustments in suburban districts.
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Loot Stolen from Somerville House Amid Break In
Jewelry valued at 100 dollars disappeared from Martin Peters home at 398 Broadway Somerville while family was away between 1 and 3 45 pm. Front door forced with fake keys. A towel wrapped set of silverware was found in dining room. Miss Dora Peters startled the thieves who fled before 4 pm. No nearby witnesses reported seeing anyone suspicious.
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Goodyear Welt Shoes Offer Comfort and Economy
Shoes made on Goodyear West machines rival hand sewn comfort at one third the cost. Inferior leather fails under strong stitches, while only fine durable leather is used. The welt ensures long wear and a smooth inner edge, delivering comfort and economy. Leading stores stock Goodyear Welts. insist on them.
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