Cunningham Named Cambridge Police Chief Amid Board Pushback
Henry J. Cunningham, an auctioneer by trade with real estate and insurance ties in Central Square, appears poised to assume Cambridge police command on July 18 pending alderman approval. He travels to New York for guidance on leading a metropolitan force, studies the New York system, and is described as well equipped for duty. He is a bachelor active in church work and trustee of Holy Ghost Hospital, with strong social standing and a known handsomest man in Cambridge in frock coat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Henry J. Cunningham
Mr. Cunningham
Board of Aldermen
Namee
New York
Big Bill Devery
Metropollan
Cunninghs
White
Cunningham
Central Square
Lee Street
Holy Ghost Hospital
Cambridgeport
McNamee
J. Frank Facey
Democratic City Committee
Purdy
Iron Ox Tablets touted as cure for constipation
An advertising notice claims constipation poisons the system and promotes disease, then touts Iron-Ox Tablets as a tonic laxative that builds up the body. It promises gradual, natural improvement without shock, selling fifty tablets for 25 cents via the Iron-Ox Remedy Co. in Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron-Ox Remedy Co
Peculiar Accidents Keep Hospitals Busy Across City
The day saw multiple unusual injuries. Frank J. Glancy cut his left arm opening a jar at home and was sent to City Hospital. Mary Brooks fractured her left arm saving herself after snagging her dress on a plank near a junk shop. John McLaughlin injured his big toe when a freight car wheel passed over his foot at the railroad. Margaret Repuch fell ill bathing near the Warren Bridge and was taken to Bell station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Glancy
City ‘Hospital
Mary Brooks
Broadway
Boston
Orbett’s
John McLaughlin
Chamberstreet
West End
MecLaughlin
Maine
Margaret Repuch
Milton Street
Warren Bridge
Bell
Malden Bricklayers Demand Higher Wages
Malden workers from the bricklayers union press for higher pay during the July 1-7 period. They seek an advance hourly rate, proposing a rise to six cents more per hour on an eight hour shift, effectively adjusting the four dollar daily scale by five cents.
New four-masted schooner Elizabeth T Doyle stuck at harbor
High water delays again as Elizabeth T Doyle remains stuck on the ways at Harbor View East Boston. Retracking the running ways and regreasing is planned with a baptism expected after fixed delays. The fishing fleet at IT wharf reports mixed cargoes and prices for cod and herring. Wreckers continue salvage of Washington B. Thomas and plan to blow the vessel to recover masts. Immigration inspectors detain two alighting passengers from Jamaica aboard Admiral Sampson while bananas are offloaded. Cunard liner Ivernia sails from Liverpool with 800 plus passengers en route to East Boston. Steamer Calvin Austin arrives to join St John NB route service.
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Elizabeth T. Doyle
John M. Brooks
Harbor View
Boston
Dolphin
Samuel Little
Startle
James R. Clark
Governor Rusell
John M. Keen
Bond
Leeds
Joseph Warren
Philip P. Manta
Ayer
Laura Enos
Hiddock
Washington B. Thomas
Portland Harbor
United Fruit Company
Admiral Sampson
Jamaica
Longwicrf
Higgins
Charles Butt
Charles
E A. Haggert
James W. Sims
J. Hannaran
J. S. Mcffarlane
H. J. Parker
A.hay
A. Jones
A. K Jones
W. H. Metzler
E. A. Bisler
George A. Parker
J. Phillips
A. L. Porter
Eastern Steamship Company
Wilmington
Del
Pike
St. Crox
Here
Ships and steamers clear and sail from port
A list of arrivals and clearances for vessels including Mancunia Wattley Nicara gua with mahogany and passengers to Laechler Price Arthur Kin ney Yarmouth N S Parthian to Why Chatham Hudgins Baltimore and others. Also listed are tugs and barges with destinations and schooners to various ports.
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Mancunia
Wattley
Nicaragua
Croix
Thompson
St. John
N. B
C. F. Laechler
Price Arthur
Kinney
Yarmouth
N. S
Parthian
Smith
Philadelphia
Frank P. Why
Chatham
Hudgins
Baltimore
Norfolk
Hector
Keene
Governor Dingley
Dennison
Portland
Ransom B. Fuller
Blair
Bath
Rockland
Pierce
Bangor
Cape Ann
Gorey
City of Gloucester
Ober
Gloucester Mass
H. F. Dimock
Baker
New York
Lackawanna
Lewis
Hoboken
Heming
Hatteras
Pequest
Standard
Johngan
Mayonne
N. J
S. O. Co
Boswell
Hale
Emelle
Aisie
International
Hughey
Wth
Richardson
Robesonia
Langhorne
Lynn
Elwood Burton
Belgea
Perth Amboy
Strathard
Br.i
Nicanor
Gates
Deteat
B. T
Jonesport
William FB. Campbell
Franklin, Me
Jjand
Chicago
Antwerp
Berenseren
Gibara
Uba
Admiral Dewey
Fort Antonio
Jam
State of Maine
Eastport
Reading
Prince Arthur
Howard
Chattahooche
Janes
Whitney
Old Dominion
Honey Brook
Port Johnson
Bargis C. R. R
Newbowport
Salem
S. O. Co. No
Bayonne
Richmond
New Bedford
Gardiner G.deering
Eastern Light
Hiram
Calais
Plymouth
Edwin E. Stone Missing From Waltham Street Area
Edwin E. Stone, 60, described as slightly demented, was last seen near 98 Waltham Street assisting his sister. He is 5 feet 1 inch, 110 pounds, wearing a gray sack suit, black derby, standing collar, four-in-hand tie, and carrying a gold watch and chain. He has chin whiskers and a mustache. Neighbors and friends are searching for him amid concerns over his debt avoidance delusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin E. Stone
Waltham
Mr. Stone
Everett Man Fears Plot Reward Offered for Information
A notice in the Post offers a $500 reward for information about a conspiracy against Richmon K. Rockwell of Everett Massachusetts. Rockwell, about 30, unmarried, a piano maker by trade, lives at 114 Harvard Street near Mt. Washington. He declined to discuss motives behind the reward.
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Richmon K. Rockwell
Everett
Mass
Rockwell
Harvard Street
Mt. Washington
Dedham’s Remarkable Schoolboy Highlighted
A Purdy photograph showcases M. F. Neff of Dedham praised as the Bay State’s most remarkable schoolboy. In ten years in Dedham public schools he has never been absent late or excused from class on any occasion, and he is the son of a Boston insurance man.
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Purdy
M. F. Neff
Bay State
Dedham
Boston
The Secret of Life Fluid Cures All Ailments
An advertisement by Dr. C. Sargent Ferris of Cleveland Ohio claims a marvelous Vital Life Fluid can cure every known illness and restore health. It offers free samples by mail and urges sufferers to write for treatment despite skeptical voices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Sargent Ferris
Strawn Bldg
Cleveland
Ohio
Pacific Slope Teachers Participate in Gymnastics Event
The third event directed by Hartvig Nissen features a 50 girl class from city gymnasia led by J. Driscoll and Miss Maude McCarthy. Activities include Indian clubs, esthetic exercises, fencing by M. Pianelli, and a Posse gymnasium class competing with High School alumni in basketball, chaired by Baroness Rosfosse.
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Hartvig Nissen
Brookline
Posse Gymnasium
Grace M. Gilman
City Gymnasia
J. Driscoll
Maude McCarthy
High School
North Easton Mass
Sewall Cabot
Allen
M. Piane
Rosfosse
Boston Officials and Advocates in Public Welfare
Thomas Lane chairman of the board of trustees of the bath department in Boston, Dr J B Fitzgerald superintendent of physical training in public schools, Michael Anagnos president Perkins Institution for the Blind, Dr Laura A Hughes medical examiner of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lane
Bath Department
Boston
J. B. Fitzgerald
Michael Anagnos
Perkins Institution For the Blind
Laura A. Hughes
Baroness Rose Posse Hosts City Gymnastic Exhibition
The Baroness Rose Posse will introduce visiting teachers to new ideas of physical culture for women in city gymnasia. Guests include Dr. George L Meylan director of the Boston Y M C A gymnasium and C Eberhard, G F Hoffman, James F Walsh. An 9 to 11 reception and dancing follow at the Posse gymnasium for all N B A departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horner
Rose Posse
City Gymnasia
George L. Meylan
Boston Y. M. C. A
C. Eberhard
G. F. Hoffman
James F. Walsh
Bath
Posse
Tremont Temple Welcomes Visiting Teachers Next Week
Tremont Temple opens to visiting teachers with access to the main hall, Baptist missionary society rooms, Watchman area on the fifth floor, and Baptist State conventions on the seventh floor. The mission union committee room on the fifth floor is available as a rest room for Baptist teachers and friends visiting the downtown district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Temple
Baptist Missionary Societies
Watchman
Baptist State Conventions
The
Mission Union
Catholic Union Reception For Teachers Honors Miss Haley
A large reception will be given by the Catholic Union next Monday evening to honor Miss Margaret Haley and Miss Coggin of Chicago. Haley, president of the National Teachers Federation, is a prominent Western educator and a national figure among teachers. Her career is described as strenuous and she leads reform efforts within Chicago and state legislative affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Union
Margaret Haley
Coggin
Chicago
Miss Haley
National Teachers’ Federation
Chicago Federation of Labor
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England
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Harry W. Brown
Police
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Nevus
Tor
Malden Bricklayers
Malden
Shippng News
Araved
Waltham Street
Everett Man
Schoeffel
Gertrude
John B. Schoeffel
Tremont Theatre
F. E. Thompson
Point Shirley
Earth
Metropolitan Clothing CO
Washington St
Metropolitan Clothing
Pacific Slope
Ames B
Ld’g
the Tea and Coffee Department
Washington
Julia E. Duff
Mellyn
Katherine E. Conway
Thomas O'Callaghan
David
Alabama
Birmingham
Ala
United Mine Workers of America
Angéine Atte
Katy
Walker-Rintels Drug CO
Dewey
B. F. Bradbury
Beach St
Harrison Ave
F. H. Putnam
School St
F. Eaton
Friend St. Klein's
Tremont
Rosigton Ste
Sawyer
Ollis
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