Boston Fin Com challenges Mayor over civil service safeguards
Boston's Finance Commission challenges Mayor John F Fitzgerald to prove its report that he tried to bypass civil service protections. The commission promises conclusive evidence and says it will furnish details next week in a formal reply from Chairman John A Sullivan.
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Mayor and Finance Commission Clash Over Data Evidence
The Finance Commission said it would take days to gather data to prove its case and would submit conclusive evidence once ready. The Mayor rejected the commission’s report as absolutely untrue, setting the stage for a continued public dispute.
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Dansant at Copley Plaza draws Hale House support
The Dansant held at Copley Plaza yesterday afternoon in aid of Hale House proved a great success with a notable list of patronesses including Mrs. Gordon Abbott Mrs. Bryce J Allan Mrs. Walter C Baylies Mrs. Boylston A Beale and many other prominent society women.
Custom House Tower Reaches 12 Stories
The steel core for the first 12 stories of the new Custom House Tower is in place. When finished the tower will be the citys tallest at 500 feet, 30 stories high, with rapid progress on the remaining 18 floors.
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Custom House
Boston Custom House Tower Promises Ornate Clock Belfry
The planned Boston Custom House tower will take about a year to complete with a highly ornamental top housing a clock and belfry. The massy tower rises over the two story Doric base, dominating the waterfront and evoking Venice campanile stature.
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Bunker Hill Monument
One Day Cure Ad Seeks BE. W. Grove Signature
An advertisement promotes a laxative labeled Bromo Quinine with claims of a cure in one day and grip cure in two days. It urges finding the signature of BE. W. Grove for the product advertised at 25 cents.
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Burton Holmes lecture tours Philippines with motion pictures
In Tremont Temple last evening Burton Holmes presented Cruising in The Philippines. The program opened with Mayon volcano and life destroying eruption images. It toured Romblon Cebu Molo Tacloban Leyte Mindanao Iligan Dapitan Zamboanga and other towns via film. A Sulu Sea trip to Jolo and Sultan interview followed with Culion and Palawan leper colonies shown.
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West Village Seeks Teritorial Ties to Reading
Citizens of West Village in North Reading begun agitation to petition the General Court to attach their section to Reading if North Reading changes name. Residents express intent to preserve local ties and seek official action.
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Last Word on Trusts Not Said
Washington reports that the anti trust legislative program presented yesterday is not final. Congress leaders and the President signaled that the tentative bills may be altered or extended and that the form of the measures is not closed.
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Congress debate delays interlocking directory ban measures
House and Senate panels plan hearings before action on interlocking directorate prohibitions and restraints of trade. Interstate Trade Commission bill may be altered by House committee, with hearings set to precede congressional consideration. A railroad securities regulation measure teeters for weeks while Adamson bill provides a basis.
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Dragpounds Sift for Missing Brookline Girl
Missing 22 year old Eleanor Arlin, sister in law of Dr. William J. Rogers of 174 Harvard Street Brookline, vanished January 8 after posting letters. Police search drains in Brookline and Newton as relatives fear self harm. Mother Mrs Jane Arlin of Colebrook New Hampshire remains distraught at Rogers home.
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Desmond to Seek Hearing Over Exposition Plans
Boston architect Desmond will request a hearing before the Governor and Council after protests against the Pan American Exposition selection of Wells & Dana for the Massachusetts building. The exposition board agrees to defend its choice if protests reach a proper tribunal.
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Funeral for aviator Charles K. Hamilton set in Hartford
The funeral for Charles K. Hamilton, the aviator who died suddenly in New York, will be held in Hartford, Connecticut, on Monday, according to a report issued tonight.
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Charles K. Hamilton
Hartford
Wanted One G. O. P. Chairman
The Republican State committee struggles to find a chairman after four straight gubernatorial losses. With the election approaching next Tuesday, no candidate has yet agreed to serve.
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Massachusetts Republicans Seek New Chairman Likely Frank Hall
The party faces a financially strained period with the old organization owes money and is flat broke. Several leaders including Harry P. Field have urged not to be mentioned for the chair, while ex Senator George Barnes William F Garcelon and W Cameron Forbes are considered. A $5000 salary for the chairman has been discussed but cannot be guaranteed. Frank B. Hall of Worcester is urged and may be elected at next week’s meeting.
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Northampton
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Weymouth
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Charles E. Hatfield
Frank B. Hall
Worcester
Protestants Plan Public Meeting and Clergy Events
A public meeting is set for Trinity Parish Hall Clarendon street Monday Feb 2 at 8 oclock Speakers include Rt Rev Peter T Rowe bishop of Alaska and Rt Rev Nathaniel S Thomas bishop of Wyeomins The preacher tomorrow at St Pauls Cathedral Tremont street will be Rt Rev L L Kinsolving missionary bishop of Southern Brazil The 10th anniversary service for Rev Dr John L Campbell pastor First Baptist Cambridge is tomorrow Chauncey J Hawkins Central Congregational Jamaica Plain praises moving picture sermons continued this winter and spring The Young Peoples Association First Parish Church Brighton presented their annual dramatic entertainment last evening
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Ten of Lost Eleven Fishermen Safe
Halifax N S January 23 All but one of the eleven fishermen separated from the American schooners Pontiac and Elsie in Wednesday's gale have made landings along the coast. Hope for the missing man Charles Bronson of Newfoundland remains. The Elsie sailed today for Boston.
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Harvard Law Students Plan Send off for Professor Scott
Harvard Law School students prepare a lively send off for their young corporation law professor Austin W. Scott upon marriage to Esther Kendall daughter of Mrs. Frederick Kendall of 409 Marlboro Street. The bride to be denies a date but students say it will not be kept secret long. Scott, a 1909 graduate, is popular with his class and was greeted warmly this week. Kendall is active in the Sewing Circle of 1910 and has two sisters Barbara and Harriet M. Kendall.
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Nadeau Arrested in West Somerville After Song
Prime H Nadeau of Hotel Hollis Boston was arrested after singing They are after me in a West Somerville theatre on a warrant for non support of his wife. He was bailed to appear for the evening performance.
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Reynolds Named Manager of Springfield Railway Co
C W Wood vice president of the Springfield Street Railway Company announced the appointment of R W Reynolds as manager. Reynolds previously led the Springfield Hartford Street Railway and succeeds George F Reed who died January 10.
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Parker House Owner Nathan Brownell Dies Suddenly
Nathan Brownell proprietor of the Parker House in New Bedford died this afternoon. He was a well known figure among traveling men across New England and had a long background in the grocery business. He was about 60 years old and is survived by a son Clarence H. Brownell.
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Parker House
Mayor Gives Curley Advice on Building Alliances
In this week’s Republic, Mayor Fitzgerald counsels Mayor-elect Curley to forge friendships during his term and warns against rapid eliminations of officials. The piece notes Curley’s challenge in persuading the public he only aimed to draw out the Mayor with the Public Garden sale plan, referencing New York and Philadelphia criticism.
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Yee Fat Wah Arrested on Opium Charge in Municipal Court
Yee Fat Wah of 19 Oxford Place was arrested on a Customs Inspector's complaint for selling and concealing opium. He faced proceedings in Municipal Court with a hearing set for January 26, held in $500 bail by United States Commissioner Hayes.
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