Beacon Street Riverfront Sanitation Criticized by Mayor
Mayor Fitzgerald challenged opposition to a new Charles River boulevard noting unsanitary riverfront conditions along Beacon Street. A Special Commissioner documented mud littered walkways, heaps of ash and refuse, stables and swill houses, foul odors, waste disposals, and hidden rear yards kept behind high walls.
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Charles River
Fitzgerald
Iron and Hardware
Beacon Street
the Charles
Minard's Liniment Praised by New York Customer
Geo. T. Keller Jr reports relief from tender feet with Minard's Liniment. He states the remedy also eases head colds and limb pains and provides his New York City address at 1131 East 175th Street.
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Minard
Geo. T. Keller, Jr
East
175Th St
New York City
Cambridge to Talk Charter and City Progress
Mayor Thurston urged deferring final action on the proposed city charter for one year at the Cambridge Citizens Trade Association annual meeting. The executive committee will seek a special public meeting on Feb 4 to discuss the charter. A committee was named to approach railroad officials about the Central square stop, with Harvard professor Joseph Beale Jr and others among the speakers.
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Thurston
Cambridge Citizen's Trade Association
Boston Elevated
Central Square
Railroad Commissioners
Association
Joseph H. Beale, Jr
Harvard
John H. Corcoran
Herman Bird
John Hopewell
Cox
Boston Merchants Association light franchise pledge war
A letter questions the Boston Merchants Association and accuses it of being a front for the Lighting System. The author offers to supply the city free electric light and sell power at half current prices if granted a franchise worth about 3 million dollars, claiming the association poorly represents local merchants.
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Boston Merchants’ Association
Boston
P. S
Boston Merchants
Newton Home Is Robbed in Daylight Burglary
A pedlar entered through the back door of Mrs. Robert Ayler at 62 Walnut Park, grabbed a bag of money, and fled as her 12 year old son Reynold watched. Police, including Chief Mitchell and Inspector O Hallo, were alerted and rushed to the scene. Mrs. Ayler described the intruder and her fright.
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Newton
Spear
Walnut Park
Mitchell
O’halloran
Mrs. Ayler
Post
Pedler
Reynold
Woburn Grocer Perkins Dies at Breakfast
Frank A. Perkins, 42, a Woburn grocer who ran Elm Street shop for two decades with his brother, collapsed at his breakfast table today. He was born 1863 in Woburn Navy and leaves a widow and an eight year old son along with one brother and a widowed mother. He belonged to Crystal Fountain Lodge No. 9 I O O F.
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Woburn
Frank A. Perkins
North Woburn
Elmstret
Jonathan I
New Hampshire
Crystal Fount Lodge
No. 9
Quartet to Sing Burns Songs at Mechanics Hall
A Bobbie Burns celebration next Tuesday in Mechanics Hall will feature Mme Barutio soprano Miss Flora Hardie contralto FE Theodore Martin tenor and William Ewing bass The last three are members of the Brooklyn Scottish Quartet and know Burns songs well.
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Bobbie Burns
Mechanics’ Hall
Mme. Barutio
Flora Hardie
Theodore Martin
William Ewing
Brooklyn Scottish Quartet
Burns
Gaskin Smith Hearing Ends In Police Probe
Police Commissioners Cole Emmons and Adams concluded hearings on neglect of duty charges against Captain Gaskin and Lieutenant Smith of Division 2. They heard evidence about failing to report supplying a bodyguard to Lorenzo Burlen of Provident Securities and Banking Co when he entered the company at night to remove packages. Witnesses included Charles Birch Harry Mayer Burlen Jr General Brigham Bartlett S K Hamilton and officers Fettridge Leary Jonquist Bigelow and Superintendent Pierce.
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Cole, Emmons
Adams
Gaskin
Smith
Lorenzo W. Burlen
Provident Securities and Banking Company
Fettridge
Putnam
Bigelow
Burlen
Charles E. Birch
Harry Mayer
L. W. Burlen
L. W. Burlen, Jr
William H. Brigham
Charles W. Bartlett
S. K. Hamilton
Pierce
Leary
Jonquist
Department
Waltham Consolidates Historical Society Officers Elected
In Waltham on January 24 officers were chosen under the consolidation of the Timothy Leary Branch and the Trish Historical Society. Patrick F. Duane was named president, Thomas F. Kenny secretary, and James P. Murphy treasurer.
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Waltham
Timothy Leary
Trish
Patent Cold Cure Bromide Syrup Not Offered Here
Questionable medicine ad claims a single day cure for a cold using laxative bromide quinine tablets. Drugstores promise refunds if ineffective, with B. W. Grove’s signature on each box and a price of 25 cents.
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B. W. Grove
Notable Leadership Roles in Legion Committee
The text lists senior and junior officers including floor director Frank G. Thompson assistant floor directors Merton E. Jenkins and Edward McFall chief of aides Thaddeus P. Shaw and Adjutant Merton E. Jenkins. The chairman of the reception committee is Past Commander-in-Chief Willis W. Stover.
Postmaster Hibbard Improves After Illness
Information from the bed side of Postmaster George A. Hibbard states he rests quietly and shows marked improvement. Doctors warn recovery remains uncertain as pneumonia runs its course, though yesterday's bracing weather aided his strength and spirits.
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George A. Hibbard
Buckingham
Mayor visits South Boston High School
Mayor Fitzgerald and Schoolhouse Commissioner Logue visited South Boston High School to inspect the building. At Headmaster Small’s request, the mayor gave a brief address and promised to have the lot put in proper condition. Pupils sang patriotic songs with the mayor and Superintendent Logue joining in.
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Fitzgerald
Logue
South Boston High School
Small
Hood’s Sarsaparilla tablets offered as medicine choice
A reader testifies that Hood’s Sarsaparilla cured a long illness after taking several bottles and credits doctors in Plainfield for verification. The ad adds a chocolate-coated tablet form as an alcohol-free solid extract and notes availability by mail or drugstores.
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Hood
Fred Wynne
2Nd St
Plainfield
N. J
Speciail
Hood Co
Lowell
Mass
St. Victorian Court Installs New Officers in Roxbury
The installation of St. Victorian Court No. 206 M C O F occurred last night at Odd Fellows Hall Roxbury. Clergy and laity joined the high standing committee as officers were sworn in led by D H C R Mrs Ellen F Cotter and James Riley staff. New board includes Peter J Webb chief ranger Agnes Sullivan vice chief ranger and others.
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Ellen F. Cotter
Knights of St. Rose
James Riley
Marcus A. Madden
William Curry
James F., Flannery
Daniel A. Cronin
John J. Leonard
Frederick J. Galvin
Peter J. Webb
Lillian M. Riley
Annie Foley
Mary Dee
Mary McCormack
Agnes M. Sullivan
Mary E. Dowd
Elizabeth A. Lynch
Annie F. McCarthy
Andrew Cogan
Catherine Galvin
Inside Sentinel
Dr. J. McGillicuddy
Outside Sentinel
John A. Coulthurst
Restraining Order Blocks Leighton Brokerage Property Sale
Arthur P. Hardy receiver in Massachusetts obtained a temporary injunction from Judge Lawton in the Superior Court restraining Edward N. Goding counsel for Angus McDonald the bankruptcy receiver appointed by the Federal Court for West Virginia from disposing of Leighton Company stock brokers property claimed in his possession.
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Arthur P. Hardy
Massachusetts
H. R. Leighton Company
Lawton
Edward N. Goding
Angus McDonald
Federal Court For
West Virginia
Charcoal Lozenges Promised To Improve Health And Beauty
A Buffalo physician endorses Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a safe daily remedy to absorb intestinal gases, freshen breath after smoking or onions, improve complexion and teeth whiteness, purify blood, and possibly aid liver health. Priced at twenty five cents a box, the lozenges use Willow charcoal with honey and antiseptics.
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Stuart
Buffalo
Stabbing in Watertown Pool Room Spurs Assault Arrests
A bystander overheard threats in Watertown after a pool room incident at Charles Bobrica’s shop. Bobrica suffered a severe back wound and was hospitalized. Officer Millmore arrested two men, one identified as Minos Nogarian, on assault charges tied to a row that preceded the stabbing.
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Watertown
Charles Bobrica
Millmore
Minos Nogarian
Elocution Class Debuts Midwinter Entertainment Program
The B Y M C Union elocution class hosted a midwinter program last night directed by Professor Charles Bickford with Mary D Chandler at the piano. The evening featured Shakspere Wooing A Cup of Tea readings and songs, showcasing student performances.
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B. Y. M. C. Union
Charles Bickford
Mary D. Chandler
Shakspere
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