Aldermen to tackle street lighting contract and loan vote
A lengthy Board of Aldermen session is expected to decide on renewing the Rising Sun Lighting contract at about $330,000 annually and to take up a $500,000 street construction loan opposed by Mayor Hibbard. Democratic and some Republican support is uncertain as a fight looms. meanwhile police report injuries at a related scene with Eugenio Angelo and two Boston men. they were treated and bailed.
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Board of Aldermen
Hibbard
Fitzgerald
Rising Sun Company
Quincy
Boston
Rising Sun Lighting Company
Common Council
Ellery H. Clark
Post
Alderman Brand
Cotton
Friends of the Order
Eugenio Angelo
Snow Hill Street
Boston Suites
Street Lighting Contract Sparks Alarming Claims
An Alderman leading a fight over the street lighting contract hints at revelations not previously disclosed. The controversy traces back to Mayor Quincy’s administration when a contract was made with the Rising Sun Lighting Company of Philadelphia.
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Quincy
Rising Sun Lighting Company
Philadelphia
Useful Hints to House Keepers
A pamphlet of household tips notes applying a coat of natural japlac over old or fresh linoleum helps extend life by preserving the original varnish coating which would wear away if not protected.
Weather Beatens Front Doors With Jap-a-lac Shine
The article touts reviving front doors with Jap-a-lac for a fresh look. It advises using a color close to the original finish to preserve the house’s appearance and a sense of newness after painting.
Screen coating routine for spring maintenance
Window and door screens should be coated with Jap a lac each spring. Use Brilliant Black on the wire and Mahogany Oak Cherry or Walnut on the frames to renew and protect the wire cloth from rust.
Porches to Receive Jap-a-lac Protection and Color
Spring care guidance urges protecting porch furniture with Jap-a-lac to preserve the old finish or refresh with Red or Green tones. The advice emphasizes maintaining beauty and durability for outdoor woodwork.
Wicker Furniture Coated In Fresh Colors
A short note describes wicker furniture coated with Mahogany Ox-Blood Red Malachite Green or Gloss White Jap a lac as looking better than new, suggesting a revived finish for home décor enthusiasts.
Jap-a-lac Preserves Water Pipes and Furnishings
Jap-a-lac products in Gold Aluminum Dead Black or Brilliant Black protect and beautify water pipes furnaces radiators hot water tanks and iron fences. The finish promises durable coating and improved appearance for household metalwork.
Decorative Finishes for Frames and Lamps Described
A description notes painting with Gold Aluminum or Dead Black Jap a lac to renew picture frames candelabra gas fixtures and lamps. The Dead Black creates a wrought iron look and a refined finish to items.
Old Automobiles and Carriages Get Restored Lively
Old automobiles carriages wagons and farm implements are revived with Japanese lacquers in Brilliant Black Red Green or Empire Blue. The process costs little and can be done by an inexperienced person.
Race riots disrupt isolated colony in marsh town
The article describes a street battle in a marsh colony where factions fought with bricks and stones, drawing in visitors and women as combatants. Non combatants fled. police were alerted only after officers spotted the melee through field glasses.
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Saugus
C. O. Thompson
Two May Die at Attleboro Race Riot Between Greeks and Italians
A clash in Attleboro between Greek and Italian factions left seven wounded as riots escalated. Police reported two fatalities amid the chaotic confrontation, with debris and overturned vehicles observed at the scene.
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Attleboro
Desperate riot erupts between Greek and Italian camps in Attleboro
In Attleboro a riot between Greek and Italian workers left seven wounded, two mortally. About 50 men from Eveline Bros. camps fought after a stolen grindstone sparked the clash. Police arrested 17, most Greeks, as Italians fled. The worst injured were two Italians in Pawtucket hospital.
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Attleboro
Pawtucket
Nerney
Thomas Pasekers
Boston Religious Journals Lead Boston’s Literary Prestige
This eighth in a series highlights Boston religious journals and their pivotal role in shaping the city’s literary reputation. The piece notes Boston’s journals as influential in religion and letters, with further installments promised in the Daily Post on upcoming Mondays.
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Boston
Daily Post
Christian Endeavor World a Global Advertising Power
A Boston based weekly the Christian Endeavor World circulates over 90 000 copies weekly and is the official organ of the society. It features editorials by Rev Dr Francis E Clark and stories by notable figures including Julia Ward Howe and Governor Hanly. The paper values quality ads and runs workers pages with practical member tips. The Junior Christian Endeavor World targets 70 000 societies nationwide.
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Julia Ward Howe
America
Christian Endeavor World
Christian Endeavor
Boston
Christian Endeavor Society
Francis E. Clark
Earth
Alaska
China
New England
Dr. Clark
Governor Hanly
Indiana
Justice Brewer
Clay
Newlands
Nevada
Littlefield
Hobson and Bartholdt
Missouri
Higginson
Frank Sanborn
Amos R. Wells
Way to Stop Insect Bites
An ad promotes X Zalia as a liquid that instantly stops insect bite pain. It claims to remove sting and itch, reduce swelling, and provide a cooling soothing sensation. The copy presents the product as a fast acting relief solution.
Sermons and Services Across Boston Churches
Clergy in Boston preached on unregenerate man and revival through faith. Children's Day was celebrated at Second Universalist Church with flowers given to youngsters. Other churches noted attendances, lay leader absences, and the Shawmut Church summer break. The Mt Vernon Church hosted Miss Judy Wheelock’s kindergarten for a children’s sermon.
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William C. Minifie
Clarendon Street Baptist Church
Boston
Second Universalist Church
Columbus Avenue
Clarendon Street
Stephen H. Roblin
James Alexander
First Presbyterian Church
Newport
N. H
James M. Kyle
Shawmut
Miss Jucy Wheelock
Mt. Vernon
Albert Parker Fitch
Family dispute hints at marriage plans unresolved
Stella accuses Hawkins of a hidden engagement while Mabel Mercy warns that Papa doubts his finances and family, and Mama objects to his style and lack of proposal. The conversation reveals pressure over a tailored marriage expectation.
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Stella
Hawkins
Mabel
Mercy
Papa
Mamma
Revere Beach Patrols Review Licenses After Weekend Visits
State police Chief Whitney and Metropolitan Superintendent West toured Revere Beach amusement venues yesterday. They observed vendors and rides with a cautionary approach, urging proprietors to avoid license jeopardy. no license actions were announced.
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Revere Beach
Chief Whitney
State Police
West
Metropolitan Force
Whitney
Behoover Street arrest over ring toss game without permit
On Beaver street two men named Edward R. Ginter and John Y. Toye both of Revere were arrested for running a ring tossing game without a Sunday permit and later bailed. Officials reported about 200,000 visitors to the beach that day with crowds filling driveways and sidewalks.
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Beaver Street
Station House
Edward R. Ginter
John Y. Toye
Revere
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