Emerson backs mayor on five year gas light contract
The Finance Commission continues review of a proposed five year street gas lighting deal with Greater Boston Illuminating Co. Superintendent of Streets Emerson backs the mayor claiming authority to enter the contract if annual city appropriations cover gas lighting each year. Corporation Counsel Babson notes rigidity of the new charter section and aldermen seek his opinion on if long-term contracts require council sanction. The committee insists council approval is needed to legalize such contracts, while sources say the mayor's move could lead to a court challenge.
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New Finance Commission
Greater Boston Illuminating Company
Emerson
Post
Babson
Giblin
Board of Aldermen
City Council Committee On Public Lighting
Shake-up at Commerce and Labor as 100 employees cut
Washington July 12 The Department of Commerce and Labor underwent a major shake-up with about 100 employees reduced and around 10 resignations accepted. Secretary Nagel ordered bureau chiefs to rate efficiency, finding 9 to 10 percent deficient while overall efficiency improved about 30 percent since the reviews began.
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Washington
Department of Commerce and Labor
Nagel
Swamp Root Promoted as Best Kidney Liver Bladder Remedy
Claiming Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root treats kidney liver and bladder diseases the ad touts its unique remedy status and gentle rapid relief with a sworn purity certificate. It offers two bottle sizes and a free sample by mail from Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY to readers of the Boston Daily Post.
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Boston Daily Post
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Pat McCarren Joins Boston Hearing on Election Costs
Patrick H. McCarren, longtime New York Tammany figure, attends a Boston State House hearing of the New York Legislature committee on direct nominations. The panel, led by George L. Meade of Rochester, questions questions on direct nominating processes and election expenses as it plans to tour Western states.
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Patrick H. McCarren
New York
Tammany
Boston
Finance Commission
State House
George L. Meade
Rochester
McCarren
Bingham
Herbert H. Boynton
Garcelon
Mr. Knapp
Mr. McCarren
Mr. Boynton
Boynton
William F. Garcelon
Newton
Walter H. Knapp
R. J. Cunningham
E. F. Church
George H. Lawshe
F. E. Turner
C. N. Riggs
Howard Ecker
P. H. McCarren
George 4. Meade
Suffragettes Go to Prison After Window Raids
Fifteen suffragettes who vandalized the House of Commons on June 29 were jailed for a month rather than pay fines. Bow Street magistrate Sir Albert Derutzen criticized the sight of respectable women in the dock facing charges once linked to juvenile hoodlums.
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London
House of Commons
Albert Derutzen
Bow Street
Albert
Europe Lures 21 Newton Residents on Tour
A party of 21 Newton residents sails tomorrow for a tour of England Ireland and Scotland. The group includes George Hudson Miss Elizabeth Daly Miss Annie Brown Mr and Mrs Harry Wilson and several other local names.
Van Camp's Milk Promises Purity and Savings
An advertorial extols Van Camp's Milk as germless and pasteurized after sealing. It contrasts raw milk dangers with Van Camp's sanitary dairies, claims pure Holstein milk with two-thirds water removed, richer flavor when cold, and cost efficiency via case purchases from five states.
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van Camp’s
van Camp
Nokomis Sailor Survives Swordfish Encounter at Sea
Andrew Ives of the Nokomis narrowly escaped being impaled by a monster swordfish off Georges during the last cruise to the fishing grounds. Captain Stanley spotted the motionless fish about 30 feet from the schooner and steered closer then readied a harpoon to strike.
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Andrew Ives
Stanley
Nokomis
Fisherman Fends Off Swordfish After Narrow Dory Stand
Ives braved repeated sword strikes from a bay swordfish that attacked his dory as he attempted to haul the creature to the No komis. He finally felled the giant with a gaff and towed the fish, with 348 swordfish totaling about 400 pounds each landed at T wharf that day.
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Ives
T Wharf
Petition for transfers from Boston Elevated trains
Businessmen near Cambridge Street petition the Railroad Commission for transfers to cars at Portland Hanover intersections from Union or Friend stations. They cite eight weeks since submission and partial transfers to Scollay Square, with Dudley Street and Sullivan Square terminals still lacking relief.
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Railroad Commission
Boston Elevated
Portland and
Hanover Streets
Union
Friend
Elevated
Scollay Square
Dudley Street
Sullivan Square
Cambridge Street
Taft Boys Are Golfers Miss Helen Favors Auto
Beverly July 12 Robert Taft the President's eldest son gains notice as a golf enthusiast with the Count de Chambrun at Essex County Club. Charley Taft also plays links as Mrs Taft endures a nervous strain while Helen Taft shows car skills and tennis interest during a foggy summer in the resort.
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Taft Boys
Helen Favors
Beverly
Robert Taft
Essex’ County Club
Count de Chambrun
Alt Washington
Mingo Beach
Susan Longworth
Charley Taft
Montserrat Golf Club
Harcourt and
Francis Amory
Richard Motley
Burgess Point
Taft
Helen
Boston
Mrs. Moore
Mrs. Taft
Pardon sought for Captain Peter C. Hains Jr.
Philadelphia July 12 General P C Hains requests a pardon or new trial for Captain Peter C Hains Jr who is imprisoned at Sing Sing for the killing of W E Annis His father cites his son s poor health in prison and urges clemency or an inquiry into his nervous condition He notes extended talks with counsel have not occurred and 12 months remain to act
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Philadelphia
Peter C. Hains, Jr
Sing Sing
W. E. Annis
P. C. Hains
Hains
McIntyre
Centrs Street
St. Mark's Church
Donovan
Charlestown
Mary
John J
Bridget Donovan
Clougherty
Ferrin Street
St. Vincent’s Church
Russell
Roxbury
Mary Amanda Russell
Webster
William Boardman Russell
Warren Street
Boston man held as thief in Pittsburgh diamond bust
Joseph Feldman, claiming New York and Boston jewelry ties, was arrested in Pittsburgh as he tried to sell 15000 dollars worth of diamonds and antique gold ornaments to resort inmates. Police believe the pieces are loot from an international burglary, with Feldman pressed to admit deceit about pawnshop purchases. Boston police could not link him to local interests.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Joseph Feldman
New York
Boston
Red Tight
Anie Abbott
George
Duke of Cambridge
McQuaide
Feldman
Korea to abolish ministry of war in cabinet shift
Seoul July 12. A planned cabinet reshuffle in Korea aims to abolish the ministry of war with no expected disturbance. Prince Ito, Japanese resident general in Korea, will depart for Tokyo Wednesday after being honored at a dinner hosted by foreign consuls in Seoul.
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Seoul
Ministry of War
Prince Ito
Korea
Tokio
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