Boston Mayor Curtis Denies Creating a New Political Machine
Six months into Edwin Upton Curtis’s term as Boston mayor, he defends his administration against claims of a party machine, citing measured appointments, department reforms, and safeguards against favoritism while preparing to reorganize city offices under the new charter.
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Memorial services honor reformer Rev. A. A. Miner in Boston
A memorial service at the People's Temple paid tribute to Rev. A. A. Miner, a reform leader, with sermons from Dr. Dunn and other clergy, readings of resolutions, and musical renditions. Speakers praised his courage, convictions, and lifelong commitment to temperance, while decorative symbols and portraits honored his memory.
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Henry Powers
Grace Bradbury
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Addicks Divorce Case Delayed To July Hearing
Wilmington Del June 22 Commissioner Cooper granted counsel for complainant a postponement in the Addicks divorce suit pending six months. The next hearing is set for July 2.
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Milford Itemized News for June Visit and Route
Milford item reports Dr. W. P. Cooke of Newton visiting relatives. The new express route between Uptons and Milford will begin daily trips tomorrow. E. N. Tarbell has accepted a stenographer position with a Hartford, Connecticut business firm.
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St Louis Steers Homeward to Port by Screws After Rudder Fails
The American liner St Louis reached New York after a four day period with a broken rudder. Captain Randle steered by twin screws, maintaining speeds near nineteen knots at times. The flaw was in the rudder stock steel, not a structural defect, and repairs were planned for the autumn.
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Sea Moss Farine Tooth Pi Nutritious Describes Package
A grocer note describes Sea Moss Farine as a nutritious economical dessert base. The package yields about 16 quarts of desserts and includes receipts with each purchase. The ad emphasizes availability at all local grocers.
St Louis to undergo speed tests before mail contract
Secretary Herbert to appoint a board of inspection to measure the St Louis speed on a mile course. Four steamers must be ready for ocean mail service before the contract, with St Paul to be the fourth vessel delivered by October 9 for trips under the subsidy act starting October 12.
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Along the Water Front Steamer Chattahoochee Arrives in Port
Steamer Chattahoochee with Captain Sav age arrived in port from New York amid dense fog to assist routes to Savannah. Cunard steamer Cephalonia reached East Boston with 4 saloon and 420 steerage passengers, listed by name. Other vessels including the Ely, Brookline, and Ethelwold expected, while the whale exhibit scow was moved to Philadelphia and the Pilgrim yacht ran aground in fog near Bug Light.
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St Vincent's Blessed Orphanage Dedicates In Fall River
St Vincent's House, a Catholic orphanage for 300 to 400 children, was blessed and dedicated today before thousands. Bishop Harkins led the blessing with other clergy, Mayor Greene spoke, and residents toured the $70,000 North Carolina pine building with gas and steam heating, electric lights, and bundled choirs and music.
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Prominent Pawtucket Citizen Robert Sherman Dies
PAWTUCKET R I June 28 Robert Sherman aged 79 a prominent citizen died this morning of heart failure He leaves a widow and two children Under President Lincoln he was United States marshal for this district and at one time he was high sheriff of Bristol county He was formerly president of the Pacific National Bank president of the Pawtucket Mutual Fire Insurance Company and trustee for several large estates
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Amusement Menu Highlights at Tremont Keiths and Palace Shows
The Sphinx at Tremont plans two remarkable weeks with Edwin Stevens reception on Saturday. George Thatcher debuts at Keiths New Theatre while Max Freeman prepares Kismet after The Sphinx. Castle Square presents The Bohemian Girl with Rose's standard. Palace Theatre at City Point enters third week with Sunny Mexico and Roach Castleton olio. Vienna composers night returns at Music Hall Promenade Concert. Volcano exhibit at Gettysburg building remains popular.
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Fernalds Case Hinges on Conflicting Missing Reports
Oscar Fernald’s parents in Somerville received two contrasting tips about his disappearance. One cyclist claims a man matching Oscar’s description traveled toward New Hampshire after leaving Somerville and later read of the case in Boston. Another witness saw a man resembling Oscar on a highway toward Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Family doubts either report and believes Oscar may be near New York.
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Lawyer and Witness Exchange On Age Question
A courtroom exchange quoted by the New York World shows a lawyer asking a witness her age and the witness responding that age is a question and that the question asked was itself. The humor highlights legal procedure and trivial pursuit in a testy moment.
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