Curtain of City Hall Politics Lights Faces in Quiet Race
The piece details Mayor Quincy’s opaque selection process for city posts, with Moran opposing ex officials such as Cutter. It notes potential candidates including Cheney and Dabney, shifts in support, and a crowded office as Quincy works through delegations and veteran objections.
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City Hall
Mr. Cutter
William S. McNary
Edward J. Flynn
Cutter
John E. Cheney
Wheeler
Cheney
Seth Perkins
Perkins
Alderman Lee
John B. Moran
Curtis
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McNary
M. J. Reidy
Water Commissioner
West Find
Lewis 8
Dabney
Water Board
State House
Joan Kelly
Ward 21
Billy Young
Roxbury
Mr. Mullen
Botton Pilots Society elects officers and admits new members
The Botton Pilots Relief Society held its annual meeting at Lewis wharf. Alfred Nash was named president Elbridge Martin treasurer and Charles E Stearns secretary. Five trustees were elected George W Lawler James L Smith August Hooper John A G McField and James Reid Jr. Four new pilots B H Nelson B P McLean Fred Gevalt and Harry Petersen joined.
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Lewis Wharf
Alfred Nash
Elbridge Martin
Charles E. Stearns
George W. Lawler
James L. Smith
August Hooper
John A. G. McField
James Reid
B. H. Nelson
B. P. McLean
Fred Gevalt
Harry Petersen
Sandal
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Hamburg
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Boston
Jennie C. May
Cape Cod
Mary Manning
Fiske’s Wharf
May
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Hawes
Atlas
Honeybrook
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Sea Witch
Schaube
Colompo
Cape Town
Will Lond
New York
R. E. Jackson
East Boston
Bakers Battle over 60 Hour Work Week Bill in Boston
The Boston dispute pits journeymen bakers and candlemakers against master bakers over a proposed law limiting work to sixty hours weekly and ten hours daily with age and health protections. Representative Krebs introduced the bill. Master bakers raise funds and mobilize opposition while journeymen plan a Faneuil Hall public meeting to press the measure.
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Boston
Krebs
Master Bakers’ Association
Hirst
Journeymen
Faneuil Hall
Theatrical Topics and Boston Stage Notes
A lively overview of the current Boston theatrical season highlighting Lulu Glaser in The Chieftain at Tremont, Sothern at University Club, and other acts from the Museum to Castle Square. Mentions Lily Lawrence, Mrs. Hoyt, the Minstrel cakewalk, Camille with Potter and Bellew, vaudeville acts at Keiths, Crystal Maze, and Malden Opera House new piece Spring Pastoral.
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Francis Wilson
Miss Glaser
Tremont Theatre
Harvard
Malden Opera House
E. L. Hadaway
George L. Tracey
Pauline Hall to Take New Role Amid Theatrical Negotiations
Pauline Hall prepares a new role as she pauses current engagements in the West and East. Mrs McLellan, her private name, awaits a February event at her mother in law’s New York home. Jack Mason and Marion Mason deny taking over her part despite offers and theater ties with Keith's Theatre.
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McLellan
Mr. Mason
Post
Miss Hall
Pauline Hall
Embezzler Auliffe Flees to England From Rhode Island Agency
Henry Auliffe, former Rhode Island agent for Union Central Life Insurance of Cincinnati, fled the country after embezzling about $1000. Auliffe had supervised the state office for years and reportedly spent large sums nightly. Auliffe’s whereabouts shifted to England as investigators tally missing policies and the total loss.
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R. L
Henry Auliffe
Rhode Island
Union Central Life Insurance Company of
Cincinnati
Auliffe
England
Shields and Cleary Promoted Inspectors by Police Board
Special Police Officers Michael J. Shields and Cornelius T. Cleary were promoted to inspectors by the Board of Police at roll-call last evening after exams before civil service commissioners. Cleary scored 94 percent and Shields 93 percent. Both are regarded as competent and had strong records in their former divisions and at headquarters.
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Michael J. Shields
Cornelius T. Cleary
Board of Police
Cleary
Shields
Civil Service Commissioners
Republican State Committee executive lineup named
The executive committee of the Republican State committee for this year includes Chairman Herbert F. Plympton of Wellesley and members appointed by Chairman Lyman. Appointees span Boston to Westfield, with noted names such as Thomas Talbot North Billerica Everett C. Benton Belmont and Charles A. Towne Orange among others.
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Republican State
Orange
Walter Coburn
Lowell
Robert B. Crane
Westfield
James A. Bailey, Jr
Arlington
B. Herbert Woodsum
Braintree
E. W. Presho
Boston
Reading Novel Titles Across Ages and Voices
The fragment mentions a variety of quoted phrases and author initials, hinting at a discussion of novel titles and literary figures in relation to national literary development. It references G. W. D. and suggests a focus on how literature from different periods shaped a country’s culture.
Pirates of Penzance staged by amateurs in West Roxbury
An amateur production of Gilbert and Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance delighted Anawan Hall audiences in West Roxbury. Cast members included Annie G. Shumway as Mabel and Greeley as Frederic with strong singing throughout.
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Anawan Hall
West Roxbury
Annie G. Shumway
Mabel
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