Retires Two Oldest Call Men in Fire Department
Commissioner Wells retires Jedediah Strangman and Minot B. Thayer of Engine Company 16 on pensions of 125 a year as he continues to phase out call men. The two, aged 87 in service, agreed after a meeting that the call system is antiquated. Over the past week, nine officers exited, including five captains, two lieutenants, and two call men.
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Wells
Jedediah Strangman
Minot B. Thayer
Engine Company 16
River Street
Corner Temple Street
Dorchester
Publishers Charge Ad Man Transfered Assets
Creditors of Robert P. Tillman of the R. P. Tillman Company filed in U S District Court to declare the firm bankrupt. The Boston Herald Company seeks 4955 dollars, Journal Printing 1418 dollars, and Dispatch Printing 1762 dollars, alleging Tillman transferred assets on Nov 12 while insolvent to the Globe Newspaper Company to prefer it over others.
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Robert P. Tillman
R. P. Tillman Company
Washington Street
United States District Court
Boston Herald Company
Journal Printing Company
Minneapolis
Globe Newspaper Company of
Boston
Smith Ejecting Chicago Land In 40 Million Suit
Sidney Smith the Boston Cambridge inventor seeks possession of land on Chicago south side valued at 40 million dollars. Deputy marshals served writs of ejectment on about 4000 occupants to establish standing. The case, long and complex, has no hearing date yet. Smith plans to use funds for public good if he wins.
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Sidney Smith
Boston
Cambridge
Chicago
United States
Jesse M. Gove
Thirty-fifth Street
Thirty-ninth Street
Grand Boulevard
Cottage Grove Avenue
Smith
Milk Street
Harvard
Boutwell
Boston Police Jurisdiction Test Case in Federal Issue
Assistant U S Attorney William H Lewis will defend William Hession a post office janitor against Boston police jurisdiction over federal workers on Sundays The government asserts Boston police have no authority over federal property or business The court granted a continuance to January 14 for the next step
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Boston
United States
William H. Lewis
William Hession
Postoffice
Lewis
Hession
Lecture on France Draws Large Warrenton Audience
Miss Marian R Case delivered a lecture on France at Barnard Memorial on Warrenton Street. The talk used stereopticon views and drew a large attentive audience.
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Marian R. Case
France
Barnard Memorial
Warrenton Street
Morton Free on $6000 Bail Pending Supreme Court Review
George Nash Morton a New York note broker was arrested on mesne process and released after posting 6000 bail in a case brought by L E Demelmen seeking 5233 on two notes Morton indorsed. Morton argues he is not liable for arrest as he may leave the state and fail to satisfy the judgment.
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Supreme Court
George Nash Morton
New York
L. E. Demelmen
Morton
Gaskill
Demelmen
O'Meara Honors Captain O'Lalor's Memory
Commissioner O'Meara issued a general order draping Police Station 5 to honor Captain John T. O'Lalor of the Fifth Precinct South End. The notice praises 84 years of uninterrupted service and unwavering fidelity, noting he was always present and duties were always performed.
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O’meara
John T. O'Lalor
O'Lalor
Passenger Arrivals at Boston Port Rise in 1906 Figures
Surveyor McCarthy reports total arrivals at Boston port 141 400 in 1906, up from 126 228 in 1905, driven by 56 820 first cabin and other classes. Vessels total 1 577, with 1 123 steamers and 477 other vessels. A large share of first cabin travelers came from the Provinces.
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Boston
McCarthy
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Old South Clothing Co
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Washburn Department Store
Washburn Credit House
Washburn’s Department Store
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A.r.grover
Adams Sq
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New England
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America
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Washington, Cor. Boylston St
Chicago People
Cambridge Man Claims
Mr. Smith
Boston Police
Miss Case
O’lalor
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Columbia Theatre
Portland and Sudbury Sts
Kerseys
Meltons
Viennas
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Col. Beach St
South End
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