Quincy Ice Supply Lost as 11 Buildings Burn In Fire
A major blaze in Quincy destroyed the city ice supply and 11 buildings owned by Charles E. Giles near Furness Brook on Adams Street. Fire chiefs Amos Litchfield and George Choate called in Milton hose and equipment, sending steamers and ladders to quell the three hour blaze. Giles estimates repairs at 9000 dollars with insurance only 7000 to 8000 dollars. he warned the season’s business is finished.
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Quincy
Charles E. Giles
Chief Litchfield
Milton
George Choate
Big Eaton
Heavy turnout in town spring elections across Massachusetts
Contests for town offices produced heavy voter participation in many communities. Revere set a record with over 700 No votes on license while Hopedale and Lincoln all voted against license. Women cast substantial ballots and several won school committee seats after close campaigns.
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Revere
Hopedale
Lincoln
Massachusetts
Hottest Watertown race ends with Republican sweep
In Watertown, the Republican slate captured all three selectmen seats led by J. D. Evans, W. C. Stone, and Arthur H. Whitney amid a record turnout of 2044 votes with 17 women. Voters approved no license by a large margin. Democrat Charles A. Raymond won the tax collector post after a tough contest.
Leominster Debates Carnegie Library Offer
Leominster on March 4 discussed whether to accept Andrew Carnegie’s gift of 27 500 for a public library building with the condition of a suitable site and annual maintenance of 2750. A committee was appointed to study the proposal.
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Leominster
Andrew Carnegie
Town Government All N Wins in Winthrop
Winthrop voters elected the Town Government Association to a three member board with Delos M Bristol Brendan J Keenan and William Sanby chosen as selectmen. The water utility question passed by 781 in favor with 157 yes and 987 no. Other elected officials include Town Clerk Preston D Churchill Treasurer Harry W Aiken Auditor George Douglas Assessor Edward S Freeman Collector of Taxes Harold C Bartlett Water Commissioner Wesley Tyler and School Committee Orville E Johngen.
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Hopedale
Edward A. Darling
Lewis B. Gaskill
Samuel E. Kellogg
Eben DP
Bancroft
Wakefield
Cornelius Donovan
John Hanley
Arthur Wiley
Charles H. Studley, Jr
Levi Flanders
Albert W. Flint
Lincoln
Charles F. Smith
Lee Todd
R. D. Donaldson
Charles F. Wheeler
Dedham
John E. Fisher
Richard E. Mandeville
Lester A. Newcomb
Edwin A. Brooks
Westwood
John L. Fisher
Henry E. Weathhernee
Joseph L. Fisher
George A. French
George C. Lee, Jr
Roosevelt
Hull—Selectmen
Alfred A. Galliano
Charles B. Nickerson
Carrie Mitchell
Milton
Morris A. Duffy
Jesse B. Baxter
James H. Perkins
J. Porter Holmes
Anna Cunningham
Lexington—Selectmen
G. W. Taylor
H. A. C. Woodard
Frank Pierce
Ferguson
Rockland
George H. Hunt
Charles A. Townsend
John McCarthy
J. S. Gray
Bridgewater
Earnest
Winthrop
Delos M. Bristol
Brendan J. Keenan
William Sanby
Preston D. Churchill
Harry W. Aiken
George Douglass
Edward S. Freeman
Harold C. Bartlett
Republicans Win in Revere Election
After a strenuous campaign the Republicans won nearly a clean sweep in Revere. Edward E. Orr lost by 10 votes to James H. Gallagher for Selectman in Precinct 2. No-license advocates won by 672, Yes 819 and No 1491. Town officers listed include Selectman at large Benjamin Keeping and boards of health, water, sewer, library trustees, and more.
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Revere
Edward E. Orr
Selectman
James H. Gallagher
Benjamin Keeping
Hugh M. McKay
Isaac D. Pearson
William P. Brown
Albert J. Brown
G. Arthur Tapley
Minot D. Fenno
Charles H. Bates
C. E. Crisbee
Vincent Farnsworth
Daniel A
President Winslow Explains Leases of United Shoe Machinery
President Winslow of the United Shoe Machinery Company testified before the judiciary committee on leases issued to shoe manufacturers. He described treating one set of machines as one unit and justified the charge schedule on that basis. Ex-Attorney-General Parker questioned the depth of explanations as analyses and the panel decided to keep the explanations with the leases until testimony ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow
United Shoe Machinery Company
Committee On Judiciary
Parker
Danbury Blaze Destroys Hull Brothers Block on Main Street
A major Danbury fire destroyed the Hull Brothers Company block on Main Street causing about 115000 dollars in losses. The entire building burned to ashes and spread to a Liberty Street branch. Firefighters conserved water pressure as factories around town shut down. Sparks started additional fires but none became serious.
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Danbury, Conn
Danbury
Hull Brothers Company
Main Street
Liberty Street
Aldermen OK 1.2 Million in City Loans
City council approves loans totaling 1.2 million dollars. The action references support for municipal financing in Boston and notes appreciation for Fire Chief John A. Mullen for his first year of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Telephone & Telegraph Company
Massachusetts
Boston
John A. Mullen
Boston Fire Department
Deadlock Holds on City Board Chairmanship After Ten Ballots
Ten ballots yielded no chairman as Aldermen Baldwin Bell Whelton and others swapped votes in a Democratic deadlock. On the final tally Baldwin, Flanagan, and Leary had three votes. Bangs Bell Berwin Clark four. Curley Finigan Woods two. Leary Woods one. The deadlock ends with no candidate elected and a related note on Calvin H. Clark’s death.
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Board of Aldermen
Woods
Baldwin
Alderman Bell
Berwin
Finigan
Dan Whelton
Curley
Bell
Bangs
Whelton
Battis
Alderman Woods
Brighton
Baldwin, Flanagan
Leary
Bell, Berwin
Clark
Draper
Quincy House
United
Flanagan
Overseer of Poor Clark Dies Sudden Medford
Medford March 4 Grief over an investigation into his conduct of the poor department is believed to have caused the sudden death of Clark the longtime overseer of the poor.
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Calvin H. Clark
Clark
Medford
William C. Clark
Philippines
New Year Banquet Closes Chinatown Celebration at Red Dragon
Chinatown wrapped up its New Year events with a banquet at the Red Dragon on Harrison Avenue attended by state and city officials. The event, hosted by the On Leong Tong of Chinese Merchants’ Society, featured welcome addresses by Soo Klung and Yee Wah as about 60 guests, including prominent lawmakers and local figures, dined amid Chinese decor.
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Chinatown
Red Dragon
Harrison Avenue
Soo Klung
Yee Wah
Michael J. Leary
George A. Battis
Frederick A. Finigan
John E. Baldwin
Tiltony S. Bell
William Berwin
Leo F. McCullough
Thomas F. Joyce
Edward L. Spellman
John J. Costello
Seo Klung
The
Chinese Merchants’ Society
Snatch Thief Takes $30 Watch in South Boston
William Marbut of Norwood was attacked near Silver and FE streets in South Boston by an unknown man who snatched a $30 open faced gold watch from his pocket and escaped before a description could be given. Captain Wescott of Station 6 assigned an officer to the case.
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William Marbut
Norwood
Silver and
FE Streets
Boston
Marbut
Wescott
Station 6
Digestive Biscuit Promise Prompts Dyspepsia Cure Claims
An advertisement touts a pineapple and fruit based Biscuit as a universal remedy for indigestion and nerve fatigue. It cites supposed patient letters from Henry Gray and others, promises rapid relief, and offers a free 25 cent package with a postage coupon to prove its effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Gray
Estes
Free Neal's Dyspepsia Biscuit Offer and Journal
A coupon promises a free large 25 cent package of Neal's Dyspepsia Biscuit and Fig Chocolates if 4 cents is sent for postage. It includes a free color illustrated journal Strenuous Life detailing ingredients and effects. Mail to Neal Dept 7506 Syracuse NY for delivery tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bank
Kinner
Olean
N. Y
Neal
Charlie F. Bowman
Joseph Fentiman
Syracuse
Live Wire Breaks in Malden Square Traffic Delays
A trolley wire broke in Malden Square at about 7 15 tonight causing traffic delays. The live wire touched a car and sparked in all directions before falling to the ground near a passing double horse team.
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Malden
Friends of Consumptive Benefit Ball Planned in East Boston
A benefit ball to aid a consumptive young man is scheduled for Friday evening March 8 in Commonwealth Hall East Boston. Harry Gans leads the arrangements and the event is expected to be a success both for entertainment and charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Hall
Boston
Harry Gans
Middies to Be Taught Submarine Tactics
Lieutenant Charles P. Nelson, who commanded the submarine Plunger during Roosevelt’s under water maneuver at Oyster Bay in 1904, will take a flotilla of submarines to the Naval Academy to instruct midshipmen on wartime handling of these vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles P. Nelson
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Naval Academy
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Watertown
Lawyer Valley Meeting
Selectmen
Republican Party
J. D. Evans
W. C. Stone
Arthur H. Whitney
Thomas F. Vahey
Vahey
Charles A. Raymond
Charles F. Buster
James D. Evans
Walter C. Stone
Arthur C. Whitney
Charles W. Stone
S. Eugene Proctor
Thomas G. Banks
Edward Co. Hall
William H. Wilson
Board of Health
Joseph H. Dennen
Arthur F. Gray
Charles A. York
the Free Public Library
Charles Brigham
John F. Kelleher
Lewis F. Barney
Michael W. Lyons
Patrick H. O'Halloran
James P. Ford
John Co. Ford
Charles Preston
A. Preston Chase
Norwell
Alpheus Thomas
E. E. Stetson
C. H. Sparrell
H. E. Fogg
Tewksbury
Buzzell King
William C. Lewis
J. F. Phelps
Albert F. Moore
Hanover
A. C. Waterman
F. Bowker
A. Packard
Burnett Dawson
Miss Russell
Dracut
Fred Bassett
George C. Canney
A. W. Colburn
J. J. McManmon
Mendon
Moses A. Gaskill
Freeman Lowell
Henry W. Gaskill
Leonard T. Gaskill
Milford
M. S. McMahon
Lucius E. Heath
Timothy Burns
Andover
Sam
Bailey
Walter J. Donald
Harry M. Eames
George H. Parker
North Andover
Alfred P. Daw
S. D. Hinksman
George P. Josselyn
George H. Perkins
Methuen
M. F. Benerson
H. S. Hall
K. F. Brown
Joseph S. Howe
Arlington—Selectmen
Fred S. Hicks
Fred S. Mead
J. Howell Crosby
Harry S. Sears
Stoneham—Selectmen
George Bamstead
Charles Lamb
Arthur M. Newhall
Fred S. Nickerson
Minard
George Whitefield
D’vys
Cambridge
Mass
Carnegie Library
Pres. Winslow
Danbury, CT
Board of Overseers of the Poor of
Tain
Malden Square
Friends OF
Dr. Porter
Washington, Cor. Aves
Goodman Basaee
Eton
C. W. Guy Furniture CO
Canal St
Friend St
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