Finance Commission balks at armory funds transfer in Boston
City records show the Finance Commission did not approve moving 182000 plus dollars from State funds used in armory accounting to street repair funds. Mayor Hibard urged Aldermen for action. A full report may urge transferring the sum to sinking funds. Transit Commission land prices for the Washington Street subway are under review. Committees were appointed to probe Merchants Coal Company of Baltimore and City Hospital trustees disputes.
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City Hall
Finance Commission
Hibbard
Board of Aldermen
Common Council
Transit Commission
Washington Street
Boston
Merchants Coal Company of
Baltimore
City Hospital
Colions Wife Accuses Colton in Bigamy Arrest
George M. Colton was arrested in Winthrop on a bigamy charge filed by his wife Mrs. Lillian F. Colton who lives with their two children at 16 Ocean View street Winthrop He was released on 1200 bond furnished by his mother and is staying at his father home on Sagamore avenue Winthrop High lands
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George M. Colton
Winthrop
Lillian F. Colton
Ocean View Street
Sagamore Avenue
Winthrop Highlands
Colton Man Named In New York Publishing Case
A 30 year old man, Mr Colton, is accused by his wife of leaving Winthrop four years ago for New York where he pursued publishing. She says he remarried since, prompting police action. His father, Joseph P Colton, has long been with the United Shoe Machinery Company.
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Mr. Colton
Winthrop
New York
Joseph P. Colton
United Shoe Machinery Company
Boston Custom House site bids opened at Washington
Eight tracts were offered with five bids under the 500000 dollar appropriation. Foster's wharf led bids at 625000 including 60011 square feet, with other offers on Fort Hill square Batchelder's wharf and Atlantic avenue locations. The government favored Foster's wharf for harbor frontage and potential railroad sale to fund extra. a 35 foot street would run along the site.
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Custom House
Washington
Boston Custom House
Foster’s
Whitcomb, Wead & Co
Fort Hill Square
Batchelder’s Wharf
W. F. Holbrook
Meredith & Grew
Atlantic Avenue
Central Wharf & Wet Dock Corporation
Boston Pier
State Street
Central Street
Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad
Foster's Wharf
Broad Street
Boston & Bangory Steamship Company
Consolidated Steamship Lines
Revere Beach
Nationals Buy Pitcher Marquard for 11000
Cincinnati June 80 The New York Nationals bought the release of Pitcher Marquard from the Indianapolis club paying a record price of $11000. Marquard has pitched the best ball in the American Association and attracted interest from nearly every major league manager.
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Cincinnati
New York Nationals Today
Marquard
Indianapolis
Suffragettes Arrested in London Riot Near Parliament
Twenty nine women were arrested as suffragists clashed with police for two hours near Parliament. Mrs. Asquith, wife of the premier, her daughter and governess were mistaken for protesters and rough handled before identity was revealed and escorted to a hotel. Mrs. Asquith condemned the methods.
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London
Parliament
House of Commons
Suffragette Protest Aims Falter At Parliament
The demonstration failed to match prior suffragette energy with fewer participants and poor organization. Leaders remained at Caxton Hall awaiting a planned second effort after masking operations failed. Arrests included two who drove to Downing Street and threw stones at the premier's residence and others who tried to row to Parliament and address MPs with megaphones.
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House of Commons
Caxton Hall
Snurs Gay
Downing Street
Thames
Parliament
Oswego Berges Suits Priced At 7.90 In Boston Ad
A Boston advertising insert touts $7.90 Oswego Berges suits from Gray Co and Rhodes Ripley with indigo dye, taped seams, and makers guarantee to hold color, claiming superiority over $15 or $20 competitors.
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Boston
Rhodes, Ripley
Washington and
Hanover
Straw Hats 49 Co. Washington and Han Od y
A fragment notes a business named Straw Hats 49 Co located at an intersection of Washington and Han. The wording is unclear and may refer to a local shop listing or advertisement in a historical newspaper page.
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Washington and Hanody
Police Force Expansion And Discipline Plan Proposed
The proposal seeks to increase police numbers, add police boxes with annual additions until the signal system is perfected, boost officer interest in duty, tighten headquarter discipline, and require breaches to be reported to and acted upon by the Mayor.
Medford Police Report Urges Stronger System Overhaul
A Medford committee report to the Board of Aldermen proposes a shakeup in police handling, added patrols, expanded signal boxes, and revised discipline procedures. The board seeks time to study the recommendations and compare with the mayoral report before acting. Alderman Marston moves to lay the measure on the table 12 to 7.
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Medford
Police Department
Board of Aldermen
Marston
Kennedy Denied Access in City Hall Office Scene
John F. Kennedy, visiting as a Finance Commission member, waited in line outside the city streets office at City Hall after Peter Costello failed to recognize him. Kennedy tried to see Emerson alone but was told to wait with the discharged workers and others seeking reinstatement. the incident ended with Kennedy waiting for his turn.
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Peter Costello
John F. Kennedy
Finance Commission
Kennedy
Emerson
Mr. Kennedy
Peter
Mr. Emerson
Pete
Costello
Fernald Nominated by Acclamation for Maine Governor
At Bangor on June 30 the Republican State convention nominated Bert M. Fernald of Poland for Maine governor by acclamation after William T. Haines urged a unanimous ballot. The platform backs Roosevelt, Cobb, and strict enforcement of the prohibitory law, opposing any repeal or re submission.
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Bangor
Bert M. Fernald
Poland
Maine
William T. Haines
Waterville
Fernald
Haines
Roosevelt
Cobb
Republican Party
Gray's F Gray Co. Great Boys Sale in Boston
The Gray’s F Gray Co offers a great boys sale with $6 suits including two pair of pants. One house in Boston carries this deal at $2.49 for the extra pants, available from material selections at Washington and Hanover.
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F. Gray Co
Boston
Washington
Hanover
Legislature urged 58 hour week for women and minors
The article advocates reducing weekly labor to 58 hours for women and minors in state factories and shops and urges the Legislature to consider the change. Charles P. Hatch was nominated for auditor.
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Charles P. Hatch
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