Unrest at City Hall over Boston 1907 loan bill
Uneasiness grows as Boston politicians and real estate interests await a $1,599,500 public loan bill. The finance committee and Board of Aldermen push the plan, while critics warn of log rolling and burden on taxpayers. Mayor Fitzgerald faces a crucial vote on projects including Boston Insane Hospital land and Savin Hill Park.
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Boston
Board of Aldermen
Berwin
Baldwin
Battis
Bangs
Quincy
Financial Board
John C. Cobb
Laurence Minot
David J. Barry
Daniel J. Kiley
John H. Sullivan
Citizens’ Association
Hart
Jacob Fottler
Costello, Holbrook, Shea and Severance
Austin
Fettler
Walkhill
Morton Streets
City Hall
Fitzgerald
Alderman Clark
Savin Hill Park
Back Bay
Good Government Association
Austin Farm
Austin, Morton and
Canterbury
George W. Seaverns
Dorchester
Mt. Bowdoin Green
Adams Street
Florida Street
Magnolia Street
Great Franklin Park
Dorchester Park
Savin Hill
Neponset
Clark
Ward
Curley
Brighton
Rogers Park
John H. Lee
Murdock Street
Parker Hill
John F. Fitzgerald
Back Bay Jewelry Robbery Prompts Warning Notice
A June 18 Back Bay burglary at 345 Marlboro Street saw a purse taken and a string of heirloom jewelry including a gold beaded chain coral chain rings and a gold watch stolen. Mrs Russell and Miss Baxter dispute who placed the notice urging return of the jewels, while police and private detectives pursue the case.
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Back Bay
Boston
Ge. &. Russell
Marlboro Street
Post
Catherine Co. Baxter
Russell Residence
C. F. Parker
D. E. Dugan
Miss Baxter
Engine Kills Deaf Boy at West Warren
West Warren July 7 an express locomotive on the Boston and Albany ran 45 mph striking 13 year old Desire Cou teu who had stepped from one track with companions to avoid a freight. He was deaf and did not hear the approaching train and his skull was fractured at the base by the impact.
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West Warren
Desire Couteu
Boston & Albany
Brookline Committee Names Three Public Bath Appointees
Miss Mary McGrath, Brookline High School valedictorian 1904, is named an instructor for children and women. She trained at the Normal School of Gymnastics and captained the Brookline High basketball team. Miss Elizabeth L. Barnes will assist her while George Hebberd of the Providence Y M C A is hired as physical director for 2500 dollars.
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Brookline
Mary McGrath
Brookline High School
Miss McGrath
The
Nor
McGrath
Elizabeth L. Barnes
George Hebberd
Providence Y. M. C. A
Bryan calls for prison of Rockefeller and trust magnates
William Jennings Bryan states in Warsaw Indiana that John D Rockefeller and a dozen other trust magnates should be jailed for long terms. He criticizes the Roosevelt administration saying there is no Cabinet member who agrees with Roosevelt.
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Warsaw
Ind
John D. Rockefeller
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Roosevelt
Man Held Pending Death Inquiry In Vermont
John Maloney of North Fayston is held for investigation into Levi Sun's death after Sun's body was found near Middlesex. Sun was a teamster found in the road with his team. Officials doubt if Sun died from a wagon fall or a quarrel with Maloney after drinking.
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Montpelier
John Maloney
North Fayston
Levi Sun
Middlesex
Sun
Maloney
Rabid Dog Attacks Boy in South Boston
In South Boston a dog feared to have rabies lunged at 8 year old John J. O Connor at 109 Bolton street, biting his leg and throwing him from his wheel. Owner Daniel O Shea restrained the animal and took it to the Animal Rescue League for killing. O Connor was taken to Emergency Hospital for treatment. Earlier, over twenty people were bitten by a second dog roaming Dorchester South Boston and Neponset.
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Boston
Boston Street
John J. O'Connor
Bolton Street
O’connor
Daniel O'Shea
Animal Rescue League
Dorchester
Neponset
Laborer Dies in Trench Collapse After Heart Attack
In Oxford on July 7 Loretti Carlo an Italian laborer fell dead in a trench while throwing stones. His body struck another worker causing the crew to quit, and Carlo who sent money home to Vallecorsia Italy planned to return.
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Oxford
Loretti Carlo
Carlo
Vallecorsia
Italy
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Boston Insane Hospital
Ward 17
Parker Bill
P. A. Collins
Boston Insane Asylum
Havana
Hearn
Brookline Gymnasium
John D
I9ist
Sudbury
Chandler & Cap
Tremont Street
Batiste
Chandler & Co
Switzerland
America
New York
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