Cushing proposes veto and single delegate list plan
Former Lieutenant-Governor Grafton D. Cushing writes to Governor McCall proposing a veto of the George bill and a special message urging legislation to let voters express presidential preference without nominating an active candidate. He backs a unified list of delegates and a primary law to gauge voter choice.
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Grafton D. Cushing
McCall
George
Republican Club of
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Roosevelt Delegates Likely To Refuse Name On Ballot
A letter from Mr Cushing indicates Roosevelt delegates expect Colonel Roosevelt not to have his name on the ballot in the state. Governor McCall supports unpledged delegations and is expected to sign the George bill midweek.
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Mr. Cushing
Roosevelt
Colonel Roosevelt
McCall
George Bill
No New Somerville High School This Year
Divided opinion blocks construction of a new high school in Somerville for the coming year. Mayor Cliff’s debt recommendations passed the Board of Aldermen but include no funding for a high school.
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Somerville
Cliff
Board of Aldermen
Internal Revenue Man E P Viles Dies in Skowhegan
E P Viles former sheriff of Somerset County and deputy collector of internal revenue died at 73. He was a prosperous lumberman and a prominent Republican figure, and father of Augusta mayor Wiles.
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Internal Revenue
Skowhegan
E. P. Viles
Somerset County
Wiles
Augusta
Tylose Contracting Seeks Independent Test Panel
A Finance Commission meeting will decide on Tylose Contracting Company’s offer to submit its product to tests by a panel including the Boston Society of Engineers president and the Boston Society of Architects president plus a mutually agreed builder. W. J. Grosvenor urges an unbiased expert report to be recorded.
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Finance Commission
Tylose Contracting Company
Boston Society of Engineers
Boston Society of Architects
W. J. Grosvenor
Grosvenor
Grosvenor blasts Finance Commission verdict as biased
Mr Grosvenor objected to the commission's ruling calling it outrageous and unfair and warned of civil action. He claimed attacks harmed the products he sells and urged acceptance of a contrasting finding to restore public trust.
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Finance Commission
Commission
New Haven Plans Two New Divisions to Improve Service
The New York New Haven Hartford railroad will add Midland and New London divisions effective March 1 raising divisions from seven to nine. New London division headquartered in New London Conn will run Waterford South Auburn Wickford Groton Worcester and East Thompson areas. Midland division based in Boston will span Willimantic Woonsocket Harrisville Ashland and Cook Street branches with Percy T Litchfield and Edward Regan named superintendents.
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New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Midland
New London
Oldest New England Man Patrick Fox Celebrates 106th Birthday
Patrick Fox claims the status as New England’s oldest man and marks his 106th birthday anniversary. He expresses satisfaction upon learning President Wilson prevailed in curbing Congress over the armed ships controversy.
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Patrick Fox
New England
Wilson
Congress
Longings of an Irish immigrant centurion in Needham
Patrick Fox born in County Tipperary 106 years ago recalls wartime Europe and his belief England will prevail. A 1847 emigrant who lived in Canton before moving to Needham, he speaks little, smokes, and avoids new tech while reflecting on family, remarriage, and aging.
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Mr. Fox
Patrick Fox
New England
Josephine Leader
Grant Street
Needham
Tipperary
Europe
England
St Peter's Parish Raises Annual Collection for Poor
The St. Peter's Dorchester parish held its annual collection for the poor at all masses. Funds will go to the St Vincent de Paul conference. the society spent about 2700 dollars on groceries, shoes, fuel, medicine, and other relief, and distributed around 1000 clothing items and shoes.
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St. Peter's
Meeting House Hill
Dorchester
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Telephone Girls To Have Dansant In Worcester Hall
The Libitum girls of the Richmond telephone exchange plan a dansant at Catholic Union Hall Worcester square on Wednesday evening March 1 with company officials as guests of honor. The dance committee includes Agnes Nelson Cassie Ryan Mary Duffy Mae Hanlon Margaret Clougherty Sofie Fay Alice Canty Marjorie Halligan Stacia Walsh and Ellen Welsh.
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Richmond
Catholic Union Hall
Worcester Square
Agnes Nelson
Cassie Ryan
Mary Duffy
Mae Hanlon
Margaret Clougherty
Sofie Fay
Alice Canty
Marjorie Halligan
Stacia Walsh
Ellen Welsh
Malden Churches Hold City Peace Meeting
A united peace gathering brought together all Malden churches at the First Baptist Church. Rev. Charles H. Moss presided while speakers included Hon. Samuel J. Elder and J. Mott Hallowell, addressing the assembly.
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Malden
First Baptist Church
Charles H. Moss
Samuel J. Elder
J. Mott Hallowell
Goodbye Rheumatism Backache and Weak Kidneys Ad
Advertisement urges preventative care for kidney and bladder disorders and touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy. It claims the oil supports kidney function, warns of Bright's disease risk, and promises a money refund if not effective.
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Nature
Haarlem
Alumni Celebrate St Marys 40th Anniversary Banquet
Nearly 600 members of the St Marys Alumni Association of Cambridgeport gathered to mark the 40th anniversary of the first parochial school in Cambridge with a banquet in the St Marys Catholic Association hall. Rev Michael J Doody P R honorary president chaired the head table and delivered the closing speech. Thomas H Sennett class of 76 acted as association president and presided over the event.
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St. Mary’s Alumni Association
Cambridgeport
Cambridge
St. Mary’s Catholic Association
Michael J. Doody
P. R
Thomas H. Sennett
Prominent alumni gather for St Marys School celebration
The alumni event drew priests from the diocese along with lawyers, doctors, and business leaders including Rev Augustine F Hickey and Rev John T Mullen. Speakers praised St Marys School over 40 years, noting graduates who became city mayors, church leaders, and professionals. The gathering featured a $100 donation, a toast by Eugene A McCarthy, and an audience of about 600 with the alumni song America.
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Augustine F. Hickey
John T. Mullen
Michael H. Corcoran
Boston School Board
Michael ©. Fitzgerald
Cambridge
Joseph Lowry
S. J
Charles H. Schmelz
Daniel H. Coakley
Eugene A. McCarthy
Louis F. Kelleher
D. D
St. Thomas’ Church
Jamaica Plain
St. Mary’s School
St. Mary’s
St. Mary's
Father Doody
Arsenal Jobs for Mechanics and Laborers
A large number of mechanics and laborers are needed at the Watertown arsenal and Springfield armory. Posts include machinists, toolmakers, blacksmiths helpers, and laborers with specific qualifications for armament and production tasks. Applications to Board of Civil Service Examiners at Watertown and Springfield.
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Watertown Arsenal
Springfield Armory
Watertown
Springfield
Board of Civil Service Examiners
Boston
Massachusetts Civil Service Commission
State House
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wesleyan Announces 1930 Tennis Schedule
Wesleyan University released its tennis schedule with matches set for April 29 against Brown in Providence and May 3 against Yale in Middletown. Additional dates include Columbia in Middletown May 6, Dartmouth in Middletown May 9, Williams in Williamstown May 13, Swarthmore in Philadelphia May 19, Haverford in Haverford May 20, and Amherst in Middletown May 27.
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Middletown
Conn
Wesleyan University
Brown
Providence
Yale
Columbia
Dartmouth
Williams
Williamstown
Swarthmore
Philadelphia
Haverford
Amherst
New Queen of Sea Goes 21.75 Knots in Tests
In Rockland Maine on February 27 the new superdreadnought Pennsylvania achieved 21.75 knots on the fastest mile during standardization tests. Eleven runs completed after weather halted work. five high-speed runs averaged 21.88 knots. The vessel reached 2164 revolutions per minute in sport and 210 rpm at contract speed.
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Rockland
Pennsylvania
Free by Mail Skin Book Offered by Cuticura
An advertisement promoting a 32 page skin book available by request or post card to Cuticura Department, Boston. It claims the item provides relief and is sold worldwide.
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Cuticura
Dept
T. Boseton
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