Wholesale shake up eyed in sewer department probe
A city report by Expert Accountant Smith finds heavy graft in the sewer division of the street department. Acting Superintendent Logue says changes will remove several officials. The pumping station at Cow Pasture and the use of tickets and mileage books are cited as major loss sources with recommendations for radical cost reductions and end of loose pay practices.
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Smith
Streets Logue
Cow Pasture
Boston
George Phillips
Baltimore
Donovan
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Boston Elevated Railway
In& Bs
Could Not Lie Down For Three Nights Cough Healed
A patient could not lie down for three nights due to a severe cough, but Father John’s Medicine cured him. The testimonial by a Mrs. Friend of New York City notes fifty years in use and denies it being a patent medicine.
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Father John
St. Mark's Place
New York City
Ston School of Piano Tuning Catalog Request
Catalog request appears from a piano tuning school ad seeking information. The fragment mentions sending for catalog and includes a partial address at 837 Washington Avenue.
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Ston School of Piano
Awashngton
Doctor Faces Mother In Law in Brookline Scandal
Dr Michael Chirurg is accused by his mother in law Mrs Abbie Ames of abducting his wife Miss Mabel Ames. The doctor denies the charge saying his wife is convalescing in a private hospital after minor surgery on Huntington Avenue.
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Michael Chirurg
Mabel Ames
Brookline
Abbie $. Ames
Huntington Avenue
Chirurg
Lively Hunt ington Avenue Scene Over Daughter Mystery
A chaotic scene on Huntington Avenue erupts as a mother-in-law storms the block demanding the return of her daughter. Neighbors clash with Dr Chirurg who explains the wife is in a private sanitarium for a medical operation and will not be told her location until she is well.
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Huntington Avenue
Bell
Boston School Board Ready to Abolish Corporal Punishment
A Boston School Board member said the board will abolish corporal punishment, citing cities like Chicago Cleveland New York and New Jersey where it is absent or prohibited. The board delayed action on merit based teacher appointments and promotions until supervisors return from the teachers convention. Auditor Porter discussed new coal contracts amid a possible strike.
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Boston
Storrow
Chicago
Cleveland
New York
New Jersey
Porter
Fugitive Girl Said Key to Doctor Death Case
Chief Watts announced Mabel Childs may reveal the missing clues in Annie Russell’s death at the hands of medical specialists. Authorities traced the girl to a South End house and a Maine route via Rockland, with an arrest expected today as a grand jury preparation begins.
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Mabel Childs
Annie Russell
Watts
Maine
Rockland
Knights of Pythias Hold Big Night Jubilee at Mechanics Hall
Mechanic s Hall in Boston hosted the 42d anniversary reunion of the Knights of Pythias of Massachusetts and New England drawing about 8000 attendees. Speaker John N Cole and Senator Seiberlich were candidates for knight. Governor Guild was not inducted. Colonel Sidney O Bigney led efforts and Colonel Rigney wielded authority while grand officers visited the State House and met with Excellency.
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New England
Mechanics’ Hall
John N. Cole
Massachusetts House of Representatives
Seiberlich
Roxbury
Ohio
Damon
Pythias of
Knights of Pythias
Massachusetts
Governor Guild
Sidney O. Bigney
Attleboro
Executive Council
Rigney
State House
Frank Chase
Fall River
Life Insurance Investment Law Could Pressure Banks Says Expert
Comptroller Pulleyn of the Emigrant Industrial Savings Bank argues that the Armstrong committee plan for life insurance investments would push savings banks to lower depositor dividends and raise policy premiums. He compares the proposed rule to Massachusetts savings bank laws and notes it would be less stringent yet still stiff enough to curb past insurance industry excesses.
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New York
Armstrong Committee
Life Insuranc
Pulleyn
Emigrant Industrial Savings Bank
Savings Bank
Savings Bank Law
Massachusetts
Moran to review death case with grand jury
District Attorney Moran said he will join the investigation of Annie Russell’s death if the police uncover evidence of crime and will present the facts to the March grand jury. He cannot act immediately due to office duties and staffing.
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Emmons
Moran
Russell
Annie Russell
March
Post
Moran pledges action against city crime dens in 1905
John B. Moran, speaking in Roughan Hall on November 1 1905, cited 60 to 75 daily criminal sites in Charles Town and attacked police and the Police Board for neglect. He pledged as district attorney to enforce investigations and prosecution regardless of wealth or status, with continued remarks on page i first column.
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John B. Moran
Roughan Hall
Charlestown
Board of Police
Mayor to fill vacant health department post with Keany
At the Mayor's office it was announced that Dr Francis Keany will be placed in the health department as chief medical examiner if Dr Thomas B Shea remains health commissioner. Should Shea return to his former role Keany would be named commissioner and if Shea stays Keany becomes chief medical inspector.
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Fitzgerald
Health Department
Thomas B. Shea
Collins
Francis Keany
Shea
Dr. Keany
Keany
Bitter liquor bitter liquor fight at state house
Indications at the State House show efforts to repeal the 11 o'clock and the screen law will be fought at every stage.
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State House
Campaign Cry Against Midnight Drinking and Screen Law Debate
Representative Jake of Somerville leads a temperance push opposing midnight drinking and the repeal of the screen law. Luce shifts to support the Touraine bill and faces criticism for split positions. A metropolitan committee works with the Governor on excise and police reform. Senator Mellen backs Mayor Fitzgerald on appointment power with Governor to remove. Governor Guild seeks statewide control and reports favor his stance.
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Jake
Somerville
Luce
House
Metropolitan Committee
Mellen
Fitzgerald
Guild
Burns Beats Hart In 20 Round Heavyweight Bout
Marvin Hart of Kentucky challenged Tommy Burns of Detroit for the heavyweight title in a 20 round bout at the Pacific A. C. The fight went the distance with Burns gaining the early advantage and odds shifting against Hart after midway. Hart failed to secure a convincing victory as Burns proved the cleverer fighter and the bout carried the championship billing. Jeff’s title retirement bid hinged on Hart’s win.
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Los Angeles
Marvin Hart
Kentucky
Jeff
Tommy Burns
Detroit
Pacific A. C
Hart
Burns
Blue Grass State
Weekend Weather Outlook With Mild Temperatures
Fair Saturday gives way to Sunday with continued pleasant conditions. Temperatures rise slowly to moderate levels as winds become variable and mostly light.
Weekend Weather Outlook for Saturday and Sunday
New England forecast calls for a warmer Saturday with rain expected Sunday. Temperatures will be cooler in the western portion with fresh winds shifting from east to south, then becoming variable.
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New England
Yesterday's Weather Becomes Mild Clue to Seasonal Change
Yesterday's weather notes a milder spell puzzling readers as icemen watch forecasts slip. Bees hint at spring near while headlines question seasonal patterns and near-term warmth.
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Ies Sey
Cole
Miss Mabel Childs
Annile Russell
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Bigney
Massachusetts Law Best
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DR. Shea
Washington Forecast
Thompson's Spa
Washington Street
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