Awards for Avery Street Widening Approved by City
Mayor Fitzgerald sanctioned the damages and benefits split for Avery street widening. Damages to property owners total $1,069,580 while abutting properties receive $40,4562? The city may spend up to $2,500,000 on the project. Washington street will straighten at Avery, and Avery will extend to Tremont, creating a new thoroughfare through a long business block. work starts in spring.
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Eetty
Washington Street
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Our Friend the Big Storm
An analysis by W. S. Phillips in the Sunday Post Magazine argues with conservationists over flood causes and details the era’s major environmental debate with authoritative tone. The piece highlights differing viewpoints and the stakes in flood management discussions.
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Next Sunday Post
W. S. Phillips
Suffragists and Antis Clash at Boston Dinner Debate
At Symphony Hall the Economic Club hosts a heated suffrage versus anti suffrage debate creating division among 15 attendees. Fires flare at the speakers table as guests argue over women’s voting rights, social reform, and political reform.
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Boston Univ Ty
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Curley Declares He Won't Pick A City Slate
Boston leader vows to seek counsel from all citizens as he rejects a fixed slate. He denounces parks funding and tax burdens, urges $1,000,000 yearly for business development, and aims to lure large industries to Boston. He appeals for bipartisan support and honest administration.
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Debated Labor Probe Divides Chamber Over Bill
The committee on industrial disputes urged the Chamber to back a bill creating a special investigation board to publish essential facts in labor disputes before any lockout or strike. Opponents warned it would inflame labor troubles and favor employers, while supporters argued for transparency. the measure passed 50 to 47 amid objections about limited attendance and potential bias.
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Runaway Boys Reunite After Day Escape from School
James Atkins aged 14 of 18 Cedar Street Gloucester and George J Kelley aged 14 of 24 Brimlicken Street Lynn were found on Federal Street after escaping St John’s Industrial School Newton Highlands. They surrendered to Patrolman Sullivan at City Hall Avenue station and expressed relief at securing a meal after being hungry. The escape occurred yesterday.
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Watertown Man Refuses Entry as House Fire Spreads
Louis Porter, 54, of 18 Union Street, Watertown, called the fire department after waking to a blaze in his home and then barred entry. Firefighters forced entrance and quickly extinguished the flames causing about $200 in damage. Porter was uninjured and later thanked responders.
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Feeling Fine Says Compers Washington Birthday
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, marks his 64th birthday by working at the office, reading congratulatory messages from around the world, receiving a Galveston labor representative, and attending a banquet in his honor.
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American Federation of Labor
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Gompers Claims Full Vigour in Health Speech
The veteran labor leader Mr. Gompers declared that he felt as vigorous physically and mentally as ever, addressing the local Central Labor Union and emphasizing his ongoing energy and resolve.
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Labor Leaders Attend Banquet Amid Welcoming Cheers
President Wilson sent a letter of regret for missing the banquet while hearty congratulations were extended. Among those present were Secretaries Daniels and Wilson, Speaker Champ Clark, Senators Mar tine and Hughes, Sheppard, and many Representatives from several states. A silver set was given to the labor leader by the local union. Tomorrow Mr. Gompers departs for Indianapolis to address the United Mine Workers on the AFL actions in the Michigan copper strike.
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De Co. to Inspect Spring Training Camps
Phil de Co Ball, a backer of the St. Louis Federal league club, will depart from St. Louis tonight to Tulsa Oklahoma to scout potential spring training camps. Texas sites are also under consideration.
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Okla
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