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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1914
Page
6
Boston's total expenditures for the 1913 14 fiscal year reached 43 667 581 57 dollars per the City Auditor Mitchell annual report released yesterday.
The Suffolk county expenses reached 1 733 420 82 while fines and fees brought 235 005 65. Boston rapid transit spends 4 918 042 79 and school costs 5 016 288 40. Marriage licenses net 9 432. Public celebrations 65 800 65. Parkman trust stands 5 024 514 88 with 4 889 176 46 principal. Balance 8 262 641 57 incl 1 263 52 unclaimed.
A vintage advertisement touts Pinklets sugar coated laxative pills as a gentle remedy for morning breath, coated tongue, and head fog. It warns harsh laxatives worsen constipation and promotes persistent use aided by diet, noting 25 cent bottle price and availability from Dr Williams Medicine Co with a free booklet and sample.
A promotional note touts a summer trip to Colorado to refresh vitality. It highlights the Rocky Mountain Limited as the premier Chicago to Colorado train, mentions fast daily services, and advertises a Boston travel bureau with experts to plan economical vacations and provide hotel and camp information.
Ex congressman John A Kelcher warned federal P D employees not to interfere in his campaign for the Democratic nomination in the 10th district. Murray denies directing Post Office Department political activities. Kelcher reported concerns after early department attitudes noted to him in a meeting with Murray.
In a Boston interview Mr. Kelcher recalls stumping for Woodrow Wilson in the state before the Democratic convention while leaders favored Speaker Clark. He says a Democratic postmaster meddling in a primary would be improper and vows to protest to Postmaster General Burleson and the President if such activities recur. Congressman Murray denies soliciting Kelcher, but acknowledges tribal pressure in a tight 10th district race with Peter Tague, Lomasney, Brennan, Sullivan, and others vying. The license board's corkscrew ban sparks industry debate. Dietrick enters reelection bid, touts Wilson-era tariff and currency gains, with stops in Stoneham and Wakefield.
Rufus Stickney Tucker of 8 Powder House boulevard Somerville has won the Sheldon traveling fellowship at Harvard University. The award funds his research on the impact of land taxes. Tucker plans to study in England and continental Europe after sailing today on the Cymric. He has been an economics instructor at Harvard and Radcliffe and earned degrees from Somerville High School Harvard College and the Harvard Graduate School. He expects to return to Boston in August 1915.
A group of American educators visiting major South American cities under the Pan American division of the American Association for International Conciliation arrived in Buenos Aires today, coming from Montevideo.
Mrs. Claiborne Catlin of Baltimore will tour Massachusetts on horseback to champion woman suffrage. She starts from 184 Boylston Street at 9:30 with the horse Trixie, riding through Hyde Park Dedham Taunton Fall River New Bedford Hyannis and Cape towns then back to Boston. Governor Foss supports her venture and may join as an observer.
City departments relocate from 109 Summer Street to the new City Hall annex behind City Hall as Superintendent Richard Lynch oversees the move. The transition marks moving days for several city agencies into the updated municipal complex.
A market pitch from Ames Chemical Co claims a wild Mexico plant cures diabetes or eases its worst symptoms within a week. It advises sending 10c for a 0c package and 50c for a 10c trial, with a free diabetic diet booklet, and notes availability at Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores.
A special grand jury reported to Judge Keating in East Cambridge yesterday that graft charges tied to Cambridge subway contracts were unfounded and no bill was returned.
The grand jury investigated Cambridge Main Street subway construction amid charges of improper gain for Boston Elevated Railway interests and potential graft. After examining Hugh Nawn Construction Company and the Elevated, the panel found no stock ownership beyond H. P. Nawn and no profit sharing. The report questions the contract form costing and possible overpayment, noting concerns about a cost plus 10 percent arrangement with premiums for performance.
The grand jury reports that the Cambridge Main Street subway project was honestly done without graft. It finds the cost reasonable and the premium system effective for securing contractor effort. Foreman Thomas F. Mahoney notes rumors were unfounded.
New acts join the Thursday program at Fenway Park to aid Salem fire victims. Lee Higginson & Co. staff will help manage the penny carnival. The National Brass Band led by a near hundred performers will perform. Vaudeville managers back the effort and Gordon's Olympia Theatre may add an act after talks with Edgar and Paul Keith.
Two Salem refugees plan to wed in a quiet ceremony after their homes burned in Thursday night’s fire. Anna Bouchard and Joseph Champagne filed intentions at Salem city hall, while Dr Edwin Cotter and Mary Mack will be married at St Peters Church Salem with Rev John Mack officiating and Neal Cotter as best man.
The Medford Police Relief Association sent $100 to Salem for the relief of Salem police officers who lived in the area damaged by the fire.
Edward Gregory an engineer from Jamaica Plain Massachusetts suffered long ear trouble and total deafness losing the ability to hear steam engines bells and voices He later regained hearing gradually and regained his job He offers free information by mail at 32 Forbes St 166 G Jamaica Plain Mass.
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