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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
3
The note mentions private contributions continuing to bolster the distressed administration. It emphasizes ongoing support and the aim to reinforce governance amid difficulties. The statement reflects concern for administrative stability and public funding efforts.
Mayor Hibbard acted after a Post report on bathing needs. James White found 1200 suits could cost 48 dollars at four cents each and Dr Henry Erhlich, bath trustees chair, will supply them. A park crowd cheered as bathing tights arrived and boys awaited access to the sea bath.
Max Henry Newman writes the Boston Post urging the city to provide bathing suits for North End boys. He argues the city can afford it and notes health and happiness benefits from local baths. The letter appears amid broader notes on taxation and assessor reforms.
Boston's board of assessors reacts to a Finance Commission report proposing radical changes. Removal of Eugene Foss from the city and redistribution of several large estates are expected to lower taxes and personal and property valuations, with the tax rate increasing accordingly.
Vincenzo Chelleo of Winchester fired twice at James Ezzo in Auburncourt West End last night. He led officers across house tops, grappled with Patrolman Norton, and was captured on a 9 Auburn court roof with a loaded revolver after reloading. Police cite an old Italy rooted feud between Chelleo and Ezzo.
More than 300 children aged 2 to 12 knelt in the chapel at Carme lite Convent Roxbury and received infant Jesus medals from Father Gasson of Boston College. A hush fell as he told a tale of a child princess of heaven before each medal was placed on their chests.
About 200 armed men attacked and captured the town of Viesca in Coahuila, Mexico. Three people were killed and several wounded as fighting raged, with rumors of a revolution surrounding the incident.
On Spectacle Island the city of Boston conducts graduation exercises as in other public schools, continuing the district’s tradition for its smallest grammar school.
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