Newman counsel protests over case handling at Lyman School
Attorney Jeremiah S Sullivan for Mrs Newman accuses the special legislative committee of biased coverage and demands balanced replies. He argues the body shows evidence of possible homicide in the Newman boy case, alleging concealment by trustees and questioning the validity of death by own action conclusions.
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Jeremiah S. Sullivan
Cambridge
Newman
Special Legislative Committee
Lyman School
Sullivan
Coffeen
Death inquest details raise questions on John Newman case
Journal excerpts suggest the death may be the result of a personal crisis rather than self harm. Report notes a fatal blow under the jaw and possible unconsciousness during multiple blows to the back. Clothing and restraints described in unclear terms fuel questions about how the boy died.
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John Newman
Newman
Balloonist measures heat waves depth and duration
Charles S. Glidden and companions in the Massachusetts Aero Club balloon Massachusettts conduct high altitude observations to gauge heat wave depth at 2100 feet near Andover. A 20 degree drop at that level informs duration projected until Monday, following prior 2400 foot and 1000 foot waves with shorter spans.
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Lowell
Charles S. Glidden
John J. Valkenburg
South Framingham
E. E. Strout
Lynn
Lowell Gas Works
Massachusetts Aero Club
Massachusetts
Glidden
Andover
Hood Farm
Andover- Tewksbury
Fitchburg
Swift Memorial Church corner stone laid at Sagamore
The Swift Memorial Church corner-stone, costing 25000, was laid in Sagamore with Bishop Mallalley and Senator Keith officiating. Guests helped spread mortar in a ceremonial act. The stone church sits on a rise overlooking the Cape Cod Canal.
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Sagamore
Swift
Chicago
Eben
Keith
W. ©. Darby
Wilard F. Mallalley
Auburndale
A. J. Coultns
Cape Cod Canal
Jump in City Hall salaries jump in city hall
A recent City Hall payroll recap shows multiple salary hikes and promotions across departments. Notable moves include stenographers in the Finance Commission and library staff receiving grade increases July 1 and July 8, with several health and hospital department pay adjustments and new appointments.
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Finance Commission
Commission
Bureau of Municipal Research
Kiam G. Maloney
Peter J. Connor
Charles S. O’connor
Health Department
Lucius Blinn
Katrina M. Sather
Gertrude M. Concree
Gertrude RB. Connell
Roxbury
Brighton
Margaret A. Murphy
Upham’s Corner
Ida G. Denney
Ellen Mahoney
Margaret Keating
George T. Corea
James G. Simpson
John D. McInnis
Fred A. Martin
Leo J. Bourgoyne
Emma M. Nichols
New Bureau Faces Funding For Stenographer Salary
The new bureau will employ its first minor staffer, while head Ernst draws the entire current appropriation. The stenographer’s pay must come from the Finance Commission or require a new appropriation soon. Recent salary actions include officers at Penal Institutions and Hospital School staff, plus new director Ernst at 5000 per year and Emerson as consulting engineer at 5000 per year.
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Ernst
Finance Commission
Penal Institutions Department
James J. O'Brien
Thomas Lydon
Denis D. Driscoll
Penal Institutions
Katherine Hickey
Hospital Department
Arthur Wells
Kathleen C. Doheny
Margaret E. Bertram
Franklin Park
Gertrude C. Bayley
Bureau of Research
George A. O. Ernst
Bureau of Municipal Research
Guy C. Emerson
Merit Pee
ER Health
Boston Receives Gratitude From National Education Association
Irwin Shepard secretary of the National Education Association writes Boston executives praising the city for its hospitality during the recent convention. He says the program was attractive the entertainments memorable and Boston's courtesy throughout the week surpassed all prior host cities.
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Boston
National Education Association
Irwin Shepard
Association
Shepard
Big Sequoia Grove Threatened by Forest Fire
Visalia dispatch reports Sequoia grove under threat as multi day fires push toward the world’s largest trees. Much of the forest reserve reportedly burned away while hotels and mountain resorts face imminent danger. About one hundred fighters including rangers troopers and power workers have battled the flames and wind but appear exhausted.
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Visalia
Cal
Siegel Store Club Visits Bass Point
The Carroll Club of the Henry Siegel Company toured Bass Point yesterday led by president Miss Ethel M. Laird. Guests included H. E. Norwell and William Powers with others. they visited Relay House and finished amid leftover fare from a Ward 25 Republican dinner.
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Carroll Club
Henry Siegel Company
Ethel M. Laird
Bass Point
Kelly
H. E. Norwell
Siegel
Willam Powers
J. B. Berger
Victor Phrall
Relay House
Republican Committee
Natalie Hammilberg
George Cooper
Joseph Seaver
J. E. Pridday
Siegel Company
R. F. Gamble
J. E. Lynch
Seekonk Tax Collector Found Dead With Bullet Wound
George O. Greene tax collector of Seekonk Massachusetts was found dead in bushes near his home with a bullet wound in the head and a revolver at the scene. He had been missing since July 1. A foul play theory arose but initial signs point to suicide. No motive is known at this time.
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Newman
Commonwealth
Coffeen
Seekonk
Mass
George O. Greene
C. S. Holden
Greene
Mayor Fitzgerald to Act as Ringmaster at Winthrop Circus
Mayor John F. Fitzgerald will headline as ringmaster during the first week of August at the Winthrop Lodge of Elks circus on August 3 opening night at Winthrop Beach. He will lead members and animals through acts, with eight professional performances planned, a 2800-seat tent, and a street parade to start the show.
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John F. Fitzgerald
Society Circus
Winthrop Lodge of Elks
Winthrop Beach
Witzgerald
Finance Commission
Civil Service Boach
Winthrop Lodge
Baby Lodge
Winthrop
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Newman Counsel
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Legislative Committee
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