Back Bay Dumping Draws Health Board Attention
The Board of Health will investigate Back Bay dumps near Parker Gainsborough Huntington and the railroad after the Post warned of health risks. City officials note dump material is mostly swept street debris, with revenues of about 40 000 yearly, and plan to halt dumping during warm weather if conditions endanger public health. Mayor Matthews urged passage of a measure to empower the city to compel filling in the red holes threatening health.
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Back Bay
Parker and
Gainsborough
Huntington Avenue
Boston & Albany
Board of Health
George F. Babbitt
Matthews
Disbarment Hearing Sparks Contempt Charge in Boston Case
In a jury waived segment on a petition for disbarment by the Boston Bar Association, Joshua A. Briggs faced a contempt citation after refusing to disclose prior vocations and life history under questioning by attorney John S. Patten. Judge Bond ordered Briggs held for contempt as he was taken into custody amid rising tension.
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Boston
Bar Association
Joshua A. Briggs
Chelsea
Johns. Patten
Patten
Briggs
Mr. Patten
Natick
Exeter Alumni Dinner Set At Parker House Boston
The New England Association of Phillips Exeter Academy officers plan the annual dinner at Parker House Boston on Friday April 14 at 6 30 p m The Hon Sherman Hoar will speak and an excellent list of speakers has been invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Association of the Alumni of
Phillips Exeter Academy
Parker House
Boston
Sherman Hoar Willong
Norris couple reunion quip at the altar noted
A brief Vogue exchange records Mr. Norris saying there where the speaker was at the altar, and Mrs. Norris asking where that was, highlighting a light hearted marital moment within a fashion periodical.
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Mr. Norris
Mrs. Norris
Vogue
Leaders of Organized Labor and Their Boycott Views
The Ann Arbor railway dispute brings into focus two labor leaders. Peter M. Arthur of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, based in Cleveland, has built a fortune on real estate and leads a vast union. Frank P. Sargent, head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, born in Vermont, rose from a Southern Pacific wiper to grand chief and public speaker, residing in Terre Haute, Indiana.
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Ann Arbor Railway
Peter M. Arthur
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Frank P. Sargent
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Arthur
Cleveland
Chief Arthur
Scotland
New York
Cen
United States
Canada
Chief Sargent
Tie
Vermont
Hat Competition seeks biggest head in New England
The Post invites readers to submit measurements to identify the wearer of the largest hat in New England. Send head circumference in inches and fractions to Hat Competition, the Post, Boston, with the hat size noted, naming the person or having a friend submit on their behalf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Post
Boston
New England
Cranium Coverings in Post Hat Competition
A gigantic tent like hat, formerly worn by Oliver B. Titus, arrived at the Post Office. Measuring about 10 inches across and 8 inches wide, it is nearly 9 inches tall and could fit both the office boy and janitor. This spectacle feeds a running joke about big headed men getting printed in the papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver B. Titus
Divide the Assessors Between Dem and Rep
Senator Parkman urged the committee on cities to divide the eighty assessors between Democrats and Republicans equally. He noted forty first and forty second assistant assessors, with a list to confirm. He said poll tax assessments determine the voting list and cited past errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkman
Committee On Cities
State Banks Plan For Establishment Of State Banks
Savings bank commissioners prepared an elaborate bill to establish State banks and presented it to the legislative committee on banks and banking for a hearing today. The bill follows the prewar State bank law as its model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savings Bank Commissioners
Legislative Committee On Banks and Banking
A New Fire Escape On Exhibition At Lovell Arms
A steel nickel plated fire escape was shown at John P Lovell Arms Company in Boston. A large crowd watched it function and praised its safety and neat appearance. The compact design suits traveling men and ladies to carry in their grip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Small
John P. Lovell Arms Company
Boston
Army of the Potomac to Hold Boston Meeting This Spring
The Society of the Army of the Potomac plans its annual gathering in Boston likely in May or June. A Parker House meeting is set for Friday March 24 at 4 pm to form a committee of arrangements for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of the Army of the Potomac
Boston
Parker House
White Mountain Travellers Banquet Invitation Amid State Governors
Invitations are issued for the tenth semi annual banquet of the White Mountain Travellers Association to be held at the Quincy House on Friday evening March 24 at 7 30 o clock. Governors of each New England State will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Mountain
Pattern Makers Row Seek Nine Hour Day
Pattern makers in the city press for a reduction to nine hours from ten with strong union backing. Involving several hundred workers, the drive has support from other city unions as leaders plan a late week meeting to decide next actions.
Labor union formed for quarrymen in New England history
A historical note recalling the 1890 call by Samuel Gompers for quarrymen to form a national union in Quincy, with ten locals sending delegates. The Quincy based organization then grew to 500 members by 1892, reduced ore hours to nine a day, and raised wages 5 to 10 percent, with Secretary John J. Bryan (Byron) pictured as a key figure today.
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New England
Post
John J. Bryan
Quarrymens’ National Union
Samuel Gompers
A. PF. of L
Quincy
Barre
Stony Creek
Conn
Westerly
R. J
Vinal Haven
Friendship
Monson
Lithonis
Richiond
Port Deposit
National Union
SOO
Quincey
Bryan
Reunion of Sheil Literary Association in Quincy House
Past members of the Sheil Literary Association plan a reunion and dinner at Quincy House on Fest Day April 6 at 5 30 p m. The Boston Cadet Orchestra will provide music. Most living ex members are expected to attend. Members needing invitations should send addresses to J P J Ward 10 Tremont street Boston.
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Sheil Literary Association
Quincy House
Boston Cadet Orchestra
J. P. J. Ward
Tremont Street
Boston
Rev Alexander McKenzie to speak on Moral Duties at Y M C U
The Rev. Alexander McKenzie D D of Cambridge will discuss Moral Duties tomorrow evening at the Y M C U located at 48 Boylston Street. All young men, members or not, are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander McKenzie
D.D
Cambridge
Y. Mi. C.U
Boylston Street
Union
Fire inquiry urged buried wires after Hecht fire
The fire investigating committee met in the aldermanic chamber and urged burying wires. Fire Marshal Willcomb read testimony from District Chief Regan about the rear alley way, noting missing consideration during prior fires. Insurance and fire service officials urged public access to policies, improved precautions, and standpipes as countermeasures.
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Willcomb
Heelit
Bros
Regan
Lee
Ife
Condon
Hecht Pros. Tire
Barry
David W. Bennett
Flanders
Fire Alarm Service
Hecht
Posten
John S. Camrell
Webber
Hecht Bros
Camrell
Roxbury Republican Club endorses Boston gas deal terms
The Young Men's Republican Club of Roxbury transmitted resolutions praising Mayor Matthews for pushing gas price reductions for private consumers in Boston. They endorse the Brookline Gas Light Company contract at 70 cents per thousand feet to the city and 1 per 1000 feet to residents, applaud the Sinko case profit split with annual city company sharing, and oppose efforts to defeat the contract.
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Young Men's Republican Club of
Roxbury
Matthews
Boston
Welles
Brookline Gas Light Company
Sinko
City of
Hampden Street
Biue Hill Avenue
Brookline
Brighton
Beacon St
Born to be a Mechanic in a Yan kee Engine Tale
Harod enters the study with a noted mechanical aptitude. His father nourishes his dream as Harod recalls a news line about a paper engine from Yankee Down East, joking about whether it is a donkey or stationary engine.
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Harod
Harold
Boston House Passes Municipal Tax Exemption Bill
The Boston delegation secured a notable House win by not rejecting the bill exempting municipal bonds from taxation. The vote stood 57 yeas to 74 nays as the measure moved to today’s calendar amid other traffic in tax and road reform.
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Boston
Committee On
Suffolk County
Committee On Mercantile Affairs
Gas Commissioners
Anm
Green
Hampshire
Howard
Bristol
House
New York & New Haven Railroad Company
Senate
Dee
Suffolk
Vaitroads
Nittredse
Fitzgerald
What Her Mother Says and the Lesson It Teaches
Hartford mother Mrs. J A Ferre recounts her daughter Lulu aged seventeen fallen ill with St Vitus dance. After failing with other doctors she credits Dr Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy for a dramatic recovery and notes benefits for her son and other young girls entering womanhood. The ad-style piece urges giving the remedy to nervous, pale, or sickly children and promises safe, vegetable medicine with free consultations.
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J. A. Ferre
Main Street
Hartford
Conn
Lulu
Dr. Greene
Greene
Temple Plies
Boston
Mass
Charles Town Glidle Mayor pushes new Boston Charlestown bridge
Mayor Matthews and city officials urged replacing the Charles River and Craigie bridges with a single new bridge. They warn the United States engineers have ordered removal and await approval. A higher grade would raise costs to about 21 million, while a 500 thousand bridge seems unnecessary. Railroads also should rebuild their bridges as part of the plan. The mayor supports the previously prepared 2 year old plan for a 200 foot bridge.
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Matthews
Committee On Cities
Boston
Charlestown
Charles River
Craigie
United States
Va Uss
United States Engineers
Ritantige Charged: Gertrude Eaton Arrested in Infant Death
Gertrude Eaton, 27, boards at 22 Milford Street, was arrested yesterday on suspicion of taking her newborn bike. The child, born a week ago, died shortly after, with autopsy suggesting strangulation. She faces Municipal Court proceedings this morning.
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Gertrude Eaton
Milford Street
Fernald
Draper
Dawson
Lasell Instrumental Club Stages Second Seminary Recital
The Lasell Instrumental Club directed by Joseph A. Hills presented its second concert at the seminary last evening with Grace Skinner and Willis Nowell assisting. The gymnasium was crowded and the club earned hearty, prolonged applause for the evening’s performance.
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Lasell
Joseph A. Hills
Grace Skinner
Willis Nowell
Interesting to Boston and a gas meter fix
A Grenoble Monthly quip features Mrs Inquisitive noting a richer husband and a new sealssiu jacket while Mrs Straichtface corrects that he has learned to fix the gas meter. The cartoonish exchange mirrors social satire of domestic progress.
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Bond
P.E. A. Annual
Hymen's
Graves
Maryland
Signa
Ture
Chester H. Graves & Sons
Leaders OF
Organized Labor
Sargent
Railroad Brotherhoods
Eter M. Arthur
England
Daniel Webster
Army OF the Potomac
White Mountain Travellers
Pattern Makers
John J. Byron
W. Baker & CO
Grorers
Dorchester
Mess
Tion
Cas
Brookline Gas Light
Robert Amory
Lulu Maud Ferre
Charles Town
Gur
Salvator Beer
Burkhardt Brewing 0
Bottling Dept
Harlock Street
Pel. Max
Serco Lumber Ali Fphiebus Mt
Milby
Treoet
Rifantigise
Federal ST
Boston, Mass
Stead
Devonshire Street
Lonton
Columbia Bicycles
Pope Mfg
Cena
Colinsus
John Jeffries & Sons
Gale
Devonshire St
Aylor
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
State Horse
Grafton & Upton Railroad Company
State House
Kingston St
Chicago
M. D. Frazar
Globe Bidg
8. R. Knights & CO
Auctioneers
Ofice
Washington St
South Market
Chatham Street
Nnbiie
South Market Street
Chatham
S. R. Knights & Co
Edward C. Scates
Washington &St
Market Street
John Norton
Probate Court
Brighton Five Cents Savings Bank
Oro
W. Warren
Edward CC. Scates
George Fe.rock
Bowro
Jeva
J. M. Galvin
AL DE Iirmen
Rugsies Street
Ward 16
John W. Strieder
Board OF Aldermen
Boston Post
Boston Herald
I. A. SM Galven
Prov PosAalls
Commonwealth OF Massachus Setts
Metropolitan Sewerage Commissioners
Metropolitan Sewerage System
Winchester
Metropolitan Severace Commissioners
Old Publo Library
Oso Mass
Leneth
Kingman
THY Tay NG
Twarvery Noucoleiboa
Board of Metropolitan Sewerage
Comndsaloners of
Massachusetts
Hipward A. Carson
Toston
Sinss
Nhs
Jonamry Department
Thomas N. Hart
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