Aldermen vote on mayoral appointments and sewer loan
Five aldermen opposed Mr Slattery as the council confirmed the mayor's appointments and laid on the table the veto on renaming Dorchester street. A $600,000 sewer loan order was assigned for one week. The meeting adjourned to Wednesday at 3. A seven member lighting committee was proposed but postponed. Additional clerk hire funds for the Superior Court were laid on the table for later discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester Street
St. Augustine Avenue
Tsinehan
Edward J. Donovan
Whelton
Superior Court
Alderman Curley
City Board Confirms Doyle As Streets Superintendent In Lively Session
In a packed chamber the board confirmed James H. Doyle as superintendent of streets by an 18 vote majority, while Slattery Babson and Gillespie faced mixed opposition. Kneeland shifted to support Doyle’s confirmation, and a veto on renaming Dichester street to St Augustine avenue was tabled. A deadlocked effort to elect a chairman persisted, with Curley and Draper leading the five vote blocs and no agreement reached after one ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Slattery
Thomas M. Babson
Daniel J. Gillespie
Sanitary Department
James H. Doyle
Streats
Doyle
Charles H. Slattery Met With Unexpected Opposition, For Messrs
Bangs
Battis
Bell
Berwin
Draper
Babson
Linehan
Whelton
Kneeland
Alderman Kneeland
Gillespie
Bromberg
Alderman Berwin
Board of Aldermen
Dichester Street
St. Augustine Avenue
Alderman Draper
James M. Curley
Baldwin
Cauley
Curley
Hennessey
Fitzgerald
New Street Department
Civil Service
Old Street Department
Old Street
James Doyle
Sewer Department
Leahy
Streets
Doctor heals self and others with Grape-Nuts breakfast claims
A physician writes of personal relief from early breakfast digestive problems after using Grape-Nuts. He asserts the cereal aids mood and energy for night visits, helps his wife’s indigestion, aids a patient with heart trouble, and supports convalescents from typhoid and pneumonia due to easy digestion and high nourishment. The testimonial is attributed to Postum Co. of Battle Creek, Mich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Roosevelt Is No Democrat Says Belmont Letter to Mitchell
Washington Feb 26 Perry Belmont condemns labeling Roosevelt a born Democrat in a letter to William Pitt Mitchell of the Democratic Club of New York. Belmont declares Roosevelt’s stance on rate policy is policy not principle and cites Secretary of State Root as a strong defender of corporate interests.
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Washington
Perry Belmont
William Pitt Mitchell
Democratic Club of
New York
Roosevelt
Committee of 10
Mitchell
Belmont
Democratic Party
Root
Boston Political Downturn and Mullen’s Career Echoes
A detailed portrait of Tom Whalen era politics and reformist moves in Boston. It recalls Mullen’s early life, Harvard education, and service under Mayor Quincy, then frames Mayor Fitzgerald’s plan to reorganize the street and allied departments, citing civil service rules and potential payroll shifts to reward loyal supporters and curb high salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Whalen
Mr. Mullen
Quincy
Mullen
Boston
New Street Department
Doyle
Fitzgerald
Senate Gets Hepburn Bill
Washington February 26 The Hepburn railroad rate bill was reported to the Senate by Senator Tillman. Large crowds filled the galleries expecting a field day of debate but were disappointed. Tillman announced printing for the hearings report and a formal report later. Aldrich outlined the Republican opposition and said there would be no unnecessary delay while treating the bill by its importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Tillman
Aldrich
Death of David B. Henderson Triggers House Respects
Washington February 26 The death of former Speaker David B Henderson prompted the House to adopt resolutions of regret and esteem and to adjourn in his honor after less than a day of session. Several districts of Columbia related bills passed and the rest of the session focused on the Dalzell bill slated for action tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
David B. Henderson
House of Representatives
District of Columbia
Dalzell
Inspector Knox Arrested at Department Store
Police say inspector Knox arrested yesterday after two women named Susan Walker of Waterville Maine and Ada Young of Gardiner Maine. Goods valued at 25 dollars were recovered. The first woman was found with large pockets filled with alleged stolen articles.
Boston Street Department Faces Turmoil After Reorganization
Consternation grips Boston street department as Mayor Fitzgerald-backed reorganization places job security at his whim. The affected include purchasing clerks, assistants, a purchasing agent, and bridge division staff with salaries from 800 to 1820 dollars, plus multiple foremen and inspectors.
Appointment of Mullen as schoolhouse commissioner
Mayor Fitzgerald announced Thomas A. Mullen will become schoolhouse commissioner to succeed Joseph J. Corbett whose term expires April 30. Dr. David D. Scannell of Back Bay was named to the Board of Trustees of Pauper Institutions. Names sent to Board of Aldermen. no confirmation required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzgerald
Thomas A. Mullen
Joseph J. Corbett
David D. Scannell
Back Bay
Scannell
Harvard
Commonwealth Avenue
J. D. Cherry
Ex-Supt Sullivan Dined by San Dept Employees
Foremen and clerks of Boston sanitation department gave a dinner at Brigham's Hotel for former superintendent Daniel P. Sullivan. Thomas A. Dolan served as toastmaster. Many attendees expressed sorrow at his leaving the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
SAN. Dept
Sanitary Department
City of
Boston
Brigham's Hotel
Daniel P. Sullivan
Thomas A. Dolan
Mr. Sullivan
President of Sample Company Benefits From Catarrhal Powder
D T Sample, president of Sample's Instalment Company in Washington Pa, recalls decades of chronic catarrh and says Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder gave almost instant relief and proved the one good thing in his case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. T. Sample
Sample
Wash
Sewer Department Graft Probe Names Key Officials
A list from the Sewer Department outlines salaries for engineers clerks inspectors and foremen amid a graft inquiry led by Edgar S. Dorr. The document includes payments ranging from 1 000 to 3 000 dollars and notes numerous positions from resident and assistant engineers to draftsmen and machinists.
Street Cleaning Department Personnel Listing
Street Cleaning Department details chief clerk Thomas Mclaughlin earns 2000 dollars. Arthur Neilson serves as clerk at unknown pay. Thomas B. Hardy messenger with pay of 1000 dollars. Eleven district foremen are paid 1400 dollars yearly each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Mclaughlin
Arthur Neilson
Thomas B. Hardy
City payrolls and partisan purge threaten hundreds of jobs
Street Watering Department records show Ambrose Woods, superintendent, earning 2500 and James E Maguire, chief clerk, 1300. The text notes hundreds of other employees receive 1000 900 and 800 and hints the new axe may target active partisans for layoffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose Woods
James E. Maguire
Talk of Moran for Governor
District Attorney Moran yesterday refused to affirm or deny the statement that he would run for Governor in the fall election. It has been believed he has bigger plans, and on election stump he said he would not seek re election.
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Moran
No Corn in Irish Whiskey Court Fines $500 Each
London court rules a patent still spirit made largely from maize cannot be sold as Irish or Scotch whiskey. Experts for major distilleries agree true Irish and Scotch whiskeys come from malted barley in a pot still. The defendants are fined $500 each after weeks of testimony.
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London
Uncle of Mme Nordica Dies in Malden at 82
John Wilson Allen age 82 a prominent Malden resident and Mme Nordica's uncle died at his Laurel Street home after a lingering illness. Born in Farmington Maine he studied at Wesleyan University then worked in education as a school supervisor in Connecticut towns. He later worked with Mutual Life Insurance Company and is survived by his widow.
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Malden
John Wilson Allen
Mme
Nordica
Laurel Street
Mr. Allen
Farmington
Wesleyan University
Middletown
Conn
Connecticut
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Endorsed
Leading medical writers praise Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription as safe nonalcoholic remedies with printed ingredients. The editorial notices emphasize glycerine extraction, roots like Golden Seal and Stone root, and claim cures for indigestion liver complaints and chronic coughs with caution about expectations.
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Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Doctor Pierce
Bartholow
King
Scudder
Hare
Wood
Johnson
Coe
Ellingwood
R. V. Pirfee
Buffalo
N. Y
Common Sense
R. V. Pierce
Four Winchester stores hit in four weeks with jewelry theft
Police face rising crime as over 700 dollars of jewelry stolen from four Winchester shops. In each break in money and merchandise vanished amid a successful flim flam game, creating unease across the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Police Department of
Boston Man Arrested in Larceny Case at Hilton Residence
One arrest reported today, George Sullivan 21, in custody of Boston Station 5, to face hearing at Woburn on theft of 10 dollars from a local firm. Burglars struck last night at 3 Stratford road Hilton home, stealing 3600 worth of silverware while occupants dined. Two men entered rear door, searched Mrs Hilton’s dressing table, missed 200 dollars in silverware, and wore diamond rings valued at 300 dollars that night. Earlier they had tried Mrs Snow’s Chestnut street residence but were observed by the domestic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin B. Hilton
Winchester
George Sullivan
Boston
Sullivan
South End
Woburn
Stratford Road
Mrs. Hilton
Hilton
S. B. Snow
Chestnut Street
Two Robberies Target Homes and Stores in City
Two men spying on a dining room during dinner fled toward the Hilton residence. Jewelry valued at $200 was stolen from John McGee at 21 Island Avenue a few weeks ago. Similar raids are suspected. Cash, groceries, and small sums were taken from several businesses including Home Market, Quincy Market by L. W. Lobdell, and stores on Main and Pleasant streets.
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Hilton
John McGee
Island Avenue
Church Street
Quincy Market
L. W. Lobdell
William Blaisdell
Main Street
F. D. Richardson
Pleasant Street
Mutual Reserve Life officials testify before grand jury
Frederick A. Burnham president George D. Eldridge and George Burnham Jr first and second vice presidents testified today before the grand jury probing the Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company. The inquiry was started at the request of District Attorney Jerome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frederick A. Burnham
George D. Eldridge
George Burnham, Jr
Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company
Grand Jury
Mutual Reserve
Jerome
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Mayor Withholds
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Suffolk
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William J. Shells
Peck
John T. Caulfield
George P. Koch
William J. McClinchy
Patrick J. Brickley
Silda
Daniel J. Byrne
Joseph H. Stark
Peter O'Neil
Salieey
Mullen Geis Corbett
Dr. Scannell
Graves
Maryland
Chester H. Graves & Sons
Corporation Counsel
Edgar S. Dorr
Benjamin B. Tremere
Peter J. Rooney
William N. Irving
Daniel J. Kane
Raeeseee
Hugh McCarron
William F. Mahoney
Thomas F. Bowles
Alex. L. Kidd
Edward F. Murphy
Charles H. Dodd
Herbert S. Drake
James Hurley
Owen Monahan
John M. Shea
Eeess
Theodore W. Souther
Joseph J. Conway
Chase Henry W. Sanborn
William P. Willard
John J. Quinn
Ceve Coses
Harry J.rockett
George W. Hamilton
J. Frank Williams
Joseph A. Rourke
Fred A. Lovejoy
Joseph P. Palmer
Charles 8. Shaughnessey
James R. Towle
Thomas F. Delehanty
Michael J. Hughes
Daniel Weary
Rees
Patrick F. Murphy
Timothy F. Callahan
Moon Island
George A. Ham
Goeters
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