Curley Plans Boston Growth Push After Election
Mayor elect Curley vows to stay in Congress to push Boston expansion. He outlines aims for a large Dorchester shoe plant, a consolidated New York firm, a Charlestown navy yard ship, and boosting local war vessel outfitting. He pledges firmer city staffing and a resumed city planning program.
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Boston
New York
Dorchester Street
Charlestown Navy Yard
Walsh
Barry
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Plans for Boston by Mayor-Elect Curley
Curley outlines goals for Boston including finishing immigration bill fight in Congress and boosting commerce. he aims to move a major shoe firm to a consolidated South Boston plant and secure warship outfitting at Boston sites. he criticizes salary levels, pledges merit-based staffing, and calls for a city planning board, street cleaning reform, and jobs to curb crime.
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Francis Daley
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Congress
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O’meara
City Planning Board
Says
Fitzzerald
Winter Suits Dresses and Coats in Spring Styles
Local shop announces new stock of winter suits and dresses with coats. Prices start at 22 dollars and 35 dollars for select winter suits from a top manufacturer, highlighting advance spring styles and early season discounts.
White 1-Clasp Cape Gloves from Custom House
Leather style white cape gloves seized at the Custom House are offered at a special price Monday. Priced at 1.00, the gloves feature prix-seam sewing and saddle-point stitching.
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Custom House
Girl with Broken Neck Survives After Calm Actions
Miss Teele, an instructor at Dr Sargents Symnasium, saved her life after a dangerous fall by keeping her head in her hands to protect the spine. A chauffeur guided a slow drive to Peter Brighams Hospital where doctors confirmed the broken neck and she began recovery five weeks ago.
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Teele
Miss Teele
Peter Brighams Hospital
Debated Suffrage Views From Professor Sedgwick
The passage quotes supporters disputing Professor Sedgwick’s anti feminist rhetoric. Boston figures like Mrs. Johnson and Miss Hatfield defend suffrage, arguing women workers and marriage trends in suffrage states contrast with opponents. They attack the notion that feminism destroys wifehood, emphasizing women’s roles and resilience.
Mayor declines Finance Commission chair role amid tea note
Mayor Fitzgerald says he will not serve as Finance Commission chair under Mayor Curley and cites a busy job. He thanks the mayor-elect for endorsement and hints at attending a 5 o'clock tea under specified conditions. The statement references chivalry, feminism, suffrage, and moral standards, urging support for home and family.
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Fitzgerald
Finance Commission
Church to Hold Weekly Dances in Hartford
St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Hartford announces Saturday night socials with professional instructors to teach proper dancing. Dances run weekly until Lent, Tango banned by chief dancing master G P Siegel, aiming to provide a wholesome social venue and possible marriages among the young congregation.
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St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church
G. P. Siegel
Franklin H. Miller
U S Won’t Pay the Militia Clarifies War Department Stand
Secretary Garrison stated that the War Department is not committed to paying the militia. He said he would discuss any bill details with President Wilson and share a conclusion if one is reached, but no decision has been made yet.
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W. L. George
W. I. George
Washington
Garrison
War Department
Wilson
Sulzer to Testify in New York Graft Inquiry
District Attorney Charles S. Whitman arranged for ex Governor Sulzer to testify before the John Doe inquiry into state graft next Tuesday afternoon. The delay allows subpoenaing a Legislator while in session. The testimony aims to identify Mr Gaffney who demanded a 150000 contribution from contractor James C Stewart.
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Charles S. Whitman
Sulzer
John Doe
Suboena
Mr. Gaffney
James C. Stewart
Stewart
Whitman
Gaffney
James Jr. Gaffney
Charles I. Murphy
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