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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1908

Page

9

Boston Unrests As Mayor Leaves For New York

Acting Mayor Louis Clark takes charge as city employees are spared from decapitation for three days as Mayor Hibbard heads to New York. About 100 snow removal workers are hired, $6000 of city funds are used, and Clark announces a non partisan approach while Hibbard promotes pneumatic tube system talks in the city and to audiences in New York.

Hibbard New York Gillespie Sanitary Department Aldermen Cotton, Anderson, Brand and Curley Boston Clark Tomorow City Hall School House James Noyes Metropolis

Arson probe targets Chelsea fire suspects

State police officials say nine witnesses examined by State Detective Silas Smith and Chelsea Fire Department Sergeant William H. Gallic indicate the costly Chelsea fire was caused by incendiaries. Expect arrests and further investigations as foreign birth witnesses testified, including eight men and one woman among them.

Chelsea Silas Smith William H. Gallic Chelsea Fire Department

Fire origin traced to adjoining sheds in Alderman Cohen’s property

Investigators determined the fire started in sheds owned by Alderman Cohen adjoining the Lawlor grease factory instead of the factory itself. Sheds had been rented to rag pickers. License opposition delayed factory approval, and police say arrests are not yet made as inquiries continue.

Lawlor Alderman Cohen

City Finance Committee to appoint Finance Commission

Haverhill city finance panel to follow Boston lead by appointing a seven member Finance Commission to probe municipal finances. The plan, adopted at last night’s meeting ending at midnight, follows suggestion by ex-Superintendent Albert L. Bartlett. Mayor Wood to invite seven citizens to join discussions on appropriations and city finances.

Haverhill Boston Albert L. Bartlett Wood

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