Robbery in Roxbury doorway shocks longtime residents
Mrs James T Neill was held up in her doorway at 302 Dudley Street Roxbury at 3 p m yesterday by two young men who demanded her purse and fled after a forceful blow. Neill describes fear and inability to cry out as bystanders watched. The Neills have lived in the house for 20 years and are well known in Roxbury.
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James T. Neill
Dudley Street
Roxbury
Johnsons
Neills
Partick’ S
William J
Elizabeth
Malone
Pith Terrace
Peeee
H’s Church
Sullivan
Charlestown
Margaret
Michael Sullivan
Cottage Street
St. Francis de Sales’ Church
Charcoal Lozenges Promoted For Health Benefits
A Buffalo physician endorses Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges claiming they improve digestion, breath, complexion, and blood purity. The lozenges use Willow charcoal in honey and cost twenty five cents a box, with a free trial offer from F. A. Stuart Co in Marshall Michigan.
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Stuart
Rself
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart , Marshall
Mich
Mayor Hibbard dismisses Hayes and Borofsky from city posts
Mayor Hibbard ordered the discharge of Health Commissioner William Hayes of Charlestown and Principal Assessor Samuel Borofsky of Ward 20. Both salaries were $4000 annually, and neither position will be filled. Norris may remain until the health department is reorganized to a single head. Printing department layoffs are planned, with Captain James Smyth cutting payrolls about $100 weekly and seeking to recover stock bought by the city.
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Hibbard
Hayes
Borofsky
Fitzgerald
Michael W. Norris
South Boston
Norris
Francis J. Horgan
James Smyth
Smyth
Breach Allegedly Used To Oust Samuel Borofsky
A notice from Mayor Hibbard states Samuel Borofsky is removed from office at end of business Saturday February 29. His term runs to May 1 1909. Reasons cited include reducing principal assessors and city finances. The speaker suggests personal political motivation behind the removal.
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Samuel Borofsky
Hibbard
Mr. Hibbard
Boston College 1902 Club Dinner Tonight
The 1902 Club of Boston College meets in the college music room at 7 PM for an informal dinner and address by Rev. Thomas I. Gasson S J, president of Boston College.
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Boston College
Thomas I. Gasson
S. J
City Appropriations Cut Allocations by Finance Committee
The joint committee on appropriations at City Hall approved 26 department budgets but excluded street and public grounds cuts. Street department faced a 425000 reduction and public grounds 122000, bath department 57000, risking gymnasiums closure to fit limits. The Finance Commission's 35000 item was tabled.
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Joint Committee On Appropriations
City Hall
City Department
Bath
Finance Commission
Sharp critique of Roosevelt from Hughes aide Brackett
Brackett warned of a presidential campaign that could eclipse Lincoln era. He praised Taft’s ability but criticized executive overreach and the “big stick” policy. Brackett argued for a strong legislative branch and limited executive power, stressing Hughes would not pressure lawmakers.
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Brackett
Sey
Lincoln
Bryan
Taft
Washington
Webster
Hughes
Important to All Women Readers of This Paper
Ladies suffer kidney trouble causing back pain head aches and fatigue. Purifier Swamp Root claims to restore health by aiding kidney liver and bladder function. Readers may request a free sample bottle by mail to Dr Kilmer Co NY.
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Force N.Y
Plea for New Law in Boston Finance Commission Debate
Mayor Hibbard pushes a temporary bill to give the Finance Commission a city role as lawmakers debate the charter change. Ex Mayor Fitzgerald helps quench a pocket fire sparked by matches, while speakers including Daniel J. Kiley and Gamaliel Bradford challenge the commission’s control over public services and revenue sources.
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Hibbard
Finance Commission
Legislative
Babson
Fitzgerald
Corporation Counsel
Willam B. Hannan
Lomasney
Ward 8
Mr. Babson
Daniel J. Kiley
Walter A. Webster
Boston
Gamaliel Bradford
Boston Young Men’s Congress
Kiley
Hadi
Eer Hibbard
Board of Aldermen
Two Men Hold Up West Roxbury Car
Conductor Ernest and a porter fought off two assailants during a Riverside car robbery in West Roxbury. The attackers escaped after a scuffle that left Ernest injured and $7.76 stolen. Police arrested Paul Smith and James B. Condey, identified by Ernest, and charged them with assault and robbery.
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Ernest
Floyd
Roslindale
Paul Smith
Cross Street
James B. Condey
Florence Street
Smith
Willam J. Noonan
Roslindale Square
Condey
Two Arrested After Assault on Conductor in Car Theft
Police say the arrest stems from an assault and robbery on a conductor in a train car near Roslindale. Officer William Noonan credited for locating and capturing the suspects after a struggle that left glass broken and a watch stolen.
Conductor Recalls Car Robbery After Forest Hills Stop
Conductor Harry Ernest describes an assault and robbery aboard a car after two young men boarded at Forest Hills. He recalls the crowd mingling with the suspects and the ensuing alarm on the vehicle.
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Harry Ernest
Forest Hills
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