Aldermen Reject Mayor’s Finance Commission Bid
In a 7 to 6 vote the Board of Aldermen blocked Mayor Fitzgerald’s plan to form a commission to probe city finances, delaying action until next meetings. The council’s New Year actions also included a salary boost for City Solicitor Scollard from 5000 to 7500 and other year end measures.
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Fitzgerald
Bangs
Battis
Bell
Berwin
Bromberg
Draper
Whelton
Baldwin
Cauley
Curley
Hennessey
Kneeland
Alderman Bangs
Alderman Bell
Rain and clearing forecast for Boston area
Rain in Boston and vicinity Tuesday followed by clearing and cooler conditions. New England forecast calls for rain Tuesday with afternoon clearing and slightly colder Wednesday, with brisk south winds shifting to the west.
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Boston
Vicinity
Washington
New England
Temperature Readings at Thompson's Spa Yesterday
A historical paper snippet shows the thermometer at Thompson's Spa on 219 Washington Street recording several temperatures with an average yesterday of 41. The report adds a note on a temperature from a year ago and ends with an advertisement for Sanford's Ginger claiming warming stomach remedies and featuring a distinctive owl logo.
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Thompson's Spa
Washington Street
Ieee
Rockefeller Gifts 7.9 Million to University of Chicago
A New Year donation of 7 900 000 from John D Rockefeller to the University of Chicago announced tonight raises his total gifts to the institution to 19 416 922 Major part of the sum goes to the permanent endowment with 2 7 million in securities allotted for that purpose
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Chicago
John D. Rockefeller
University of Chicago
WMS
Rockefeller
Permanen
Thieves Bind Maid and Ransack Arlington Home
In Arlington around noon a pair of men bound a domestic helper in Miss Annie Lash's house and stole $100 from a bureau. The maid later found in distress and unable to speak English described two men and a clock time of about 3 o clock. Police follow up on a neighborhood clue.
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Annie Lash
Haller
Westminster
Arling
Miss Lash
Regal Overcoats Ad Promotes F Gray Co
Read the F Gray Co advertisement in this paper Thursday morning. The notice promotes Regal Overcoats with locations at Washington and Hanover streets.
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F. Gray
Wash
Hanover
Boston Voters approve three month dog muzzle order
The Boston Board of Aldermen passes a three month muzzle order by 8 to 5 after debate. Mayor’s submission seeks to curb dogs running at large within city limits for the period from passage. Alderman Kneeland protests the decision before leaving the chair.
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Kneeland
Draper
Curley
Baldwin
Bell
Berwin
Hennessey
Linehan
Whelton
Bangs
Battis
Bromberg
Cauley
Alderman Kneeland
Rhodes folly suits go on sale at F Gray Co ad
Readers are invited to the F Gray Company advertisement in this issue for bargains on Rhodes folly suits priced at a song. The notice specifies a Tuesday morning sale.
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Rhodes Folly
F. Gray Co
198 Summoned for Sunday Violations
Police discourse in Boston over Sunday work sparks conflict among city officials. O'Meara attacks street department for shirking duty while Mayor presses for clarity on law. Cummings vows streets stay unclean Sundays until court settles the matter. Moran offers no comment.
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War Bulletin No
Boston
Cummings
Pemberton Square
Moran
Crusade over blue laws escalates with police and street cleaners clash
Flooding of Municipal and District Police Courts with summonses against alleged violators of Sunday blue laws intensified the dispute between District Attorney Moran and Police Commissioner O Meara. Commissioner criticizes street cleaning for avoiding Sunday duty while Superintendent Cummings replies. Secretary Kneeland of the New England Sabbath Protective League calls for just enforcement. Moran declines comment.
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Moran
O’meara
Matthew Cummings
M. D. Kneeland
New England Sabbath Protective League
We Buy Out American Pants Co. Stock Ad Claim
We purchased the American Pants Co. stock and plan an advertisement featuring F. Gray Co. The notice mentions streets Washington and Hanover and is dated for Thursday morning.
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American Pants Co
F. Gray Co
Washington
Hanover Streets
Suits and Overcoats Ad Promises Slaughter at F. Gray Co.
Read the Thursday paper for an advertisement by F. Gray Co. at Washington and Hanover streets promising deals on suits and overcoats.
New Year Welcomed With Bells and Hope in Boston
Boston marks 1907 with bell tolls and prayers as residents greet the new year. Mayor Fitzgerald influences civic events while bankers note fewer national banks and trusts. Religious and political figures reflect on changes and potential reforms as 1906 fades.
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Gome
John D. Rockefeller
Fitzgerald
Barrett
Messrs. Moran
Donovan
McNary
Lomasney
Mayor’s Reception Draws City Hall Bachelors and Beauties
Mayor Fitzgerald plans a New Year reception at City Hall to pair eligible bachelors with Boston’s finest belles. The event aims to showcase marriages and civic life as part of his larger campaign for a bigger, busier city. The administrator has long discussed domestic life with staff, and he hopes Cupid’s aim lands several matches.
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Fitzgerald
Boston
City Hall
Overcoat Sensation Drives Gray Co.’s Big Store Event
Continued on page 3 fourth column notes an overcoat sensational promotion at Gray & Co.’s store sprawling sale. The fragment hints at a large stock and a special price push aimed at attracting shoppers.
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