Prohibitionists Open National Convention In Columbus
The Prohibitionists held a two session national convention in Columbus with a temporary organization. Committees on rules credentials and permanent officers reported perfunctorily. Professor Charles Scanlon of Pittsburg was named as probable permanent chairman and no presidential frontrunner emerged.
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Columbus
Committee On
Charles Scanlon
Pittsburg
New England
New National Committee
Connecticut
Fred S. Platt
William N. Taft
Massachusetts
John M. Fisher
John B. Lewis, Jr
New Hampshire
A. H. Morrill
John S. Blanchard
Rhode Island
Charles H. Tilley
Bern E. Holme
Vermont
Eldred
Dr. Hanson
Maine
Drought Drains Hub Water Supply Amid Famine Fears
Wachusett Reservoir in Clinton shows three feet below normal as Boston area pumps vast daily volumes. Officials deny famine danger though daily consumption and evaporation shrink the basin. rainfall and upper basin flows must improve to restore normal levels before September.
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Wachusett Reservoir
Clinton
Boston
Upper
New England
Wachusett
Post
Boston Not Badly Ruled City Says Harvard Expert
Professor W B Munro told the Finance Commission that Boston has been well governed for a city of its size. He and Joseph Lee urged changes to the charter to concentrate responsibility and grant the Mayor more power, aiming for permanent improvements without a full charter overhaul.
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W. B. Munro
Harvard
Finance Commission
Munro
Joseph Lee
Municipal Lodging House Commission
Civic Service League
Boston
Hart
Gamaliel Bradford
Commission
Professor Munro
London
Paris
Brussels
New York
Board of Estimate
Board of Control
Boston Charter Revisions and Mayor Power Debate
Professor Munro argues against radical charter changes for Boston and notes the city’s decent governance overall. He compares debts with European capitals and advocates concentrating executive power, urging adoption of a New York style mayoral control and a possible Board of Estimate and Apportionment for finances.
Inward Swinging Gate Used On Adams School Fire Escape
An inward opening iron gate is being installed as part of Adams Grammar School fire escape at Sumner and Samson streets East Boston. Officials cite law restricting outward gates while state police deny such statute exists. If a fire trap forms at the gate the crowd could be crushed or burned, prompting plans for inward opening exit despite safety concerns.
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Adams Grammar School
Sumner and
Samson
Boston
Schoolhouse Commission
Sumner Street
Adams School
Children’s Lace Trimmed Skirts and Summer Coats
Readable items describe children clothing including lace trimmed skirts drawers and girls summer novelty coats. Russian style bathing suits and white lawn dresses appear in the listing presenting a variety of apparel for girls.
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Sac Ss
Musicians' Aid In Bond Will Sale m Salem
The will of the late Charles H. Bond provides annual 36000 to aid singers and musicians if estate nets 60000, paid to Isabella B. Bond wife executrix for education of poor youths. A 1 million estate would set aside 50000 perpetual trust. otherwise 5 percent. After deductions, heirs receive 10000 at age of majority and 15000 at 95, with remainder split after widow dies and youngest child reaches 30.
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Salem
Charles H. Bond
Isabella B. Bond
Republicans to Honor Bigney Next Thursday Banquet
Leading Republicans of the State will hold a banquet at the Hotel Vendome next Thursday to Colonel Sidney O. Bigney in honor of his departure to Cincinnati to notify Taft officially of his nomination. Bigney was selected as Massachusetts representative to notify Taft at the Republican national convention before it closed. The notification will occur July 28.
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Taft
Sherman
Hotel Vendome
Sidney O. Bigney
Cincinnati
Bigney
Massachusetts
Krag Jorgensen Rifle Discharges In Barber Shop
In Malden on July 15 John Felderman was shot in the left arm when Gregory La Rossa’s Krag Jorgensen rifle went off in the Cutters barber shop. Uncle of the shooter and Harry Dudley were nearby. Felderman texted to a doctor with a slight flesh wound.
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Malden
John Felderman
Winter Street
Gregory la Rossa
John la Rossa
Harry Dudley
la Rossa
Felderman
Greg
Griffin
General Electric Lynn executive predicts slow rise to prosperity
Daniel B. Gauchet production superintendent at General Electric Lynn says he expects a steady but slight improvement in the economy prior to the presidential election. He predicts the country will then prosper by leaps and bounds, with a peak never before seen across the United States in the near future.
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the Post
New England
Daniel B. Gauchet
General Electric Company
Lynn
W. C. Fish
Post
United States
Business Outlook Says Gauchet Sees Gradual Recovery Ahead
Mr Gauchet predicts a slow but steady U S recovery in the near term with a stronger rise after the presidential election. He argues nationwide conditions already show a bottoming trend and that late 1909 into 1910 could bring prosperity never seen before as business picks up from the slump.
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Mr. Gauchet
Dr William Mason Dies at Hotel Beresford
Dr William Mason son of Lowell Mason pioneer of music in Boston public schools died yesterday at his home in the Hotel Beresford on Eighty first Street near Central Park West. Born in Boston January 24 1829 he followed in his father’s musical footsteps.
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New York
William Mason
Lowell Mason
Boston
Beresford
Eighty-first Street
Central Park West
Dr. Mason
New England
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Tle
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Washington and
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Filenes
Winter
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Coats
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ARING
Express
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Old Crow
Hermitage
We - Only
Man
Young Holland Wine
Boylston Street
Mass
George's
George’s
Summer St
34Th St
Phil
Tom
George’s Tailor
Summer Street
Washington
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