Cambridge Teachers Win Mandamus For Salary Raise
Judge Crosby granted a mandamus ordering the Cambridge City Auditor to approve the school committee’s salary raise funds. The order directs Mayor Barry to sign the draft and City Treasurer Good to pay about 28 pounds to implement the 4 cent per 10 property tax increase for teachers. Florence Hunter, president of the Cambridge Teachers’ Club, led the petition.
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Supreme Court
Cambridge
Thurston
Barry
Good
Florence
Hunter
Cambridge Teachers’ Club
Funeral Tomorrow for Dr John F Welch Former City Physician
The funeral for Dr John F Welch, former city physician and longtime Board of Health member, will be held tomorrow afternoon at Bethany Congregational Church with Rev Benjamin A Willmott officiating. City officials, medical peers, and leaders from affiliated corporations and organizations will attend.
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John F. Welch
Board of Health of
Quincy
Bethany Congregational Church
Benjamin A. Willmott
Poslam Heals Worst Forms of Eczema
Poslam is the remedy making inroads on distressing skin diseases eradicating eczema and other conditions. Relief is immediate itching stops inflamed skin is soothed and daily improvement seen. All druggists sell Poslam and free samples are available from Emergency Laboratories New York. Possum Soup improves and beautifies the skin and hair.
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West 25Th Street
New York
Store of Its Kind in the World Amasses Attention
A historic store claims to be the store of its kind in the world drawing visitors from nearby towns and beyond. Officials say the boutique features unique goods, handcrafted items, and a long history in the community. Local merchants welcome the attention while planners weigh future tourism potential.
Boston & Maine tariff set to take effect April 1
The Boston and Maine railroad files a reconstructed class rate tariff with the Public Service Commission and the Interstate Commerce Commission. It expects to raise 500 400 dollars from the changes, but this is 400 000 less than hoped, enough to cover fixed charges and dividends only with difficulty. One third of its passengers are within 15 miles of Boston and earnings from this area cover about two thirds of service costs due to low commute fares averaging one cent per mile.
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Boston & Maine Railroad
Public Service Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Boston & Maine
Boston
The Bingville Bugle Funnier Than Ever
The next Sunday Post promises sharper humor from the Bingville Bugle with new quips and cartoons. Readers can expect a brighter, wittier issue showcasing local satire and playful social sketches.
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Bingville Bugle
Brave Page Meaghear the Clever Fire Dog of Kingston
Brave Page Meaghear a two year old Scotch collie now owned by Joseph E Meaghear of Kingston Maine learned at Kinder Saarten Bliss Business College and with a school teacher escort each morning to class He trained as a cattle dog and helped escort a teacher home each day The Post invites readers to share pet stories and photos for future features
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Joseph E. Meaghear
Kingston
Kingman
Fred Page
Lewiston
Brave
Kinder- Saarten
Bliss Business College
Page
Birthday Fete in Dorchester for Miss Anna O'Keefe
An 18th birthday party for Miss Anna Frances O Keefe, daughter of Major and Mrs. P F O Keefe, was held at the Dorchester Club on Talbot Avenue. The event featured an orchestra led by Henri Delaney and a large turnout of Dorchester youths.
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P. F. O'Keefe
Dorchester Club
Talbot Avenue
Dorchester
O'Keefe
Henri Delaney
Miss O'Keefe
Francis X. Wholly
George S. Yeaton
Michael C. O'Neill
William F. Hart
Dorothy Connelly
Marian Hart
Mary Keyes
Ethel Sprunt
Isabel Best
Evelyn Quinn
Eulalia Morton
Helen Young
Mary Hart
Katherine
Dorothy Devine
Jerine Finn
Sara
Elizabeth Ki O'Doll
Anna Boles
Elizabeth Sullivan
Mildred D'Arcy
Mary Collins
Francis SN. Wholly
George Yeaton
Charles Garraghan
Frederic
Josep Donovan
Samuel Pinanski
Edward Ryan
Herbert Boomshower
Allen Young
Marty Sullivan
Landy Silver
Martin Finn
John Flynn
Ash Wednesday Services Across Catholic and Episcopal Churches
Ash Wednesday observances begin Lenten season with ashes in Catholic and Episcopal churches. Cathedral of the Holy Cross features a 9 o'clock solemn high mass with Cardinal OConnell blessing ashes, 7:30 pm stations of the cross and benediction, plus Friday service at 3 pm. Other masses and afternoon children ashes distribution noted, with sermons by Rev. H Edward S. Brock and new Rome stations. Episcopal churches plan Holy Communion prayers, sermons, and litany across multiple parishes including Church of the Advent and St. Paul’s Cathedral.
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Mgr. M. J. Splaine
Cardinal O’connell
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Hedward S. Brock
Rome
Erhard
Babcock
William Harman van Allen
St. Stephen's Street
John McGaw Foster
Emmanuel Church
Elwood Worcester
McComb
St. Paul's Cathedral
R. W. Harper
Dean Rousmaniere
St. Stephen's Church
Florence Street
Charles R. Kennedy
Trinity Church
Missing Lingan Steamer Sought by Lady Laurier Near Louisburg
The Canadian government steamer Lady Laurier, stationed in Cape Breton waters, was ordered to search for the Lingan, a coal company vessel from Boston due at Louisburg last Thursday. The Lingan, with a crew including 30 Chinese sailors, is believed trapped in ice off Louisburg and commanded by Captain Gilbert.
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Halifax
Lady Laurier
Cape Breton
Louisburg
Boston
Dominion Coal Company
Gilbert
Bill aims to oust Pearson in one year term proposal
Adjutant General Pearson faced militiamen backing a bill to reduce his term from three to one year. The hearing revealed friction with war department authorities and internal militia disputes. Most supporters said they would not seek the office if elected yet Colonel Merrill might accept if offered.
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Pearson
State National Guard
Committee On Military Affairs
Massachusetts Militia
War Department
Winthrop M. Merrill
Third House
National Guard
Alfred Gaunt
Methuen
H. P., Ward
Second Infantry
Springfield
H. D. Martin
J. A. Chamberlain
Eighth Infantry
William T. Jones
Highth Infantry
Militia Bill Sparks Heated Hearing Clash At State Debate
Lawmakers heard pro and con views on a militia reform bill. Supporters praised efficiency gains and a five year adjutant general term while opponents warned the militia’s needs and constitutional alignment. Lt Fisher noted procedural misstep as speakers urged continued leadership.
Hank and His Animal Friends Comic Page
A humorous color Sunday Page featuring Hank and his animal friends in a full daily comic strip style. The piece promises lighthearted scenes and playful interactions among the recurring characters.
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Hank
Next Sunday Post
Governor Walsh Signals Possible Speech to Legislature
Governor Walsh, following President Wilson, indicated he may address lawmakers again. He described appearances before a committee as a substitute for a special message and created a Massachusetts precedent by urging initiative and referendum before the constitutional amendments committee.
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Walsh
Wilson
Massachusetts
Governor Walsh sparsely uses new legislative practice
Governor Walsh signaled he will use a new initiative sparingly while his predecessors rarely discussed legislation outside special messages. He noted Governor Foss frequently resorted to special messages, unlike Draper who viewed it as executive interference. He viewed constitutional convention as another method for putting questions to the people and suggested he may use it selectively.
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Walsh
Draper
Foss
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