Cambridge Aldermen Hear Gray Trial On Building Scandals
The Cambridge Board of Aldermen spent eight hours in executive session hearing charges against William H. Gray, Superintendent of Buildings, focused on the Washington School project. Testimony covered neglected duties, unlawful payments, and alleged favors to contractors, with Gray himself taking the stand after a lengthy debate over admissibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Board of Aldermen
McNamee
William H. Gray
Washington School
Gray
Board of Aldermen
Aylward
G. A. A. Pevey
Pevey
Brandon
Francis P. Curran
Edgar R. Champlin
Mr. Grey
Curran
G. H. Libby
Fessenden, Libby Company
Daniel B. Fessenden
George Fogarty
Fogarty
Lynch & Woodward
Witness
Cision
Coveney
Soperty
Dickinson
General Champlin
Champlin
Pevcy
Cambridge
Middlesex County
Wakefield
Peabodychool
Fessenden & Id Abby
Grey
Fescenden & Iabby
North
Bangor
Mr. Gray
Fessenden & Libby
State House
Fessenden
Barrett
Textile unions threaten general strike in Lowell
The three leading textile unions pledge to strike if wage demands are not met by agents. Merchants fear citywide paralysis as mills may shut indefinitely, with projected weekly wage losses around 140000. Mayors and mill owners push for delay and arbitration. boarding houses face delinquent tenants as strikes loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thon
Textile Council
Trenclad
Arbitration Board
Lowell
Awell
Textle Council
State Board of Arbitration
Dimon
Clearwater pool champion contest ends in New York
J. H. Clearwater of Elwood Pennsylvania defeated Charlea Weston of Cheyenne Foss in a playoff for the professional pool championship by a score of 12 1 to 10 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. H. Clearwater
Elwood
Penn
Charlea Weston
Cheyenne
Foss
Infielder John Hebble Signs with Philadelphia Team
Rightmond Indiana March 2 local ball player John Hebble signed today to play infield for the American League club in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rightmond
Ind
John Hebble
Philadelphia
Massive figures show Lowell industry reach during general strike
A compiled set of Lowell industry statistics outlines the scale of disruption from a broad strike. Data cover mills and buildings value 18.1 million, 17 percent spindles, 951,472 looms, 13,875 women and 13,849 men employed in manufacturing, and annual outputs in cotton cloth woollen cloth carpets shawls hosiery and dyes, plus coal wood iron steam power for 325 engines and 28,000 horsepower.
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Lowell
Crystal Pyarans
Manu
Brecgide de Covesse de Eschon Ghetias Srs
Pridacius
Douram Cvepesiers Tses Ansecsses
Weavers' Committee Reports Fitchburg Conference Outcome
Fitchburg weavers' committee returned from Olneyville and will report to a joint Fitchburg Beok mill and Fitchburg Worsted Company meeting. They failed to secure talks with American Woollen Company officers in Providence or Boston. An officer predicted Beall operatives would strike. mill officers see no reason or talk of a strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitchburg
Weavers’ Committee
Olneyville
Beok Mill
American Woollen Company
Providence
Boston
Weavers’ Union
Beall
No Strike Expected In Anthracite This Year
Herald says after Hanna Morgan talks there will be no anticipated coal strike in the anthracite district this year. Miners have posted their demands, operators likely to meet halfway. Hanna argued for arbitration and Morgan pressed for contracts with individuals to maintain current wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cliyie Federation
Herald
Hanna
J. Pierpont Morgan
Senator Hanna
Morgan
United Mine Workers of America
Swimming Lessons for Young Women at Brookline Baths
An article extolls Miss Beatrice Street and the Brookline Public Baths for healthful and beautifying swimming lessons for young women. It details the setup a novice faces, from desk check and gear to the land drills, leg and arm movements, rope and rail support, and gradual progression to independent swimming with safety rules for seaside lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Street
Brookline Public Baths
Brookline Hills
Supreme Electric Belt Free Offer From Chicago Institute
The Physicians' Institute of Chicago claims a free Supreme Electric Belt cures rheumatism lumbago back pain nervous exhaustion and related disorders. The belt is 100 guage, no cost and no postage, sent to those who write to the Masonic Temple Chicago Illinois before the offer is withdrawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Physicians’ Institute of
Chicago
Physicians’ Institute
Masonic Temple
Valet Jones May Go Free In Rice Case
New York March 26. Witnesses David L Short and Norris Meyers charged with perjury after testifying for Patrick at a preliminary hearing before Justice Jerome likely to face trial in about ten days. Charles F Jones former valet secretary to millionaire Rice who confessed placing a chloroformed sponge over Rice’s face may go free. he is not indicted for murder forgery or conspiracy. Jones sought immunity and says he was promised none. Since a suicide attempt in Tombs he has been under police watch, living at a private boarding house uptown. Prosecution costs are estimated in the thousands, with district attorney staff amounts possibly over 50 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
David L. Short
Norris Meyers
Rice
Patrick
Jerome
Charles F. Jones
Millionaire Rice
Jones
Fareas
Moore
Free beauty remedy trial package offered to every woman
An advertisement promises a free trial mail package of a celebrated beauty remedy to any woman who sends name and address. It claims the treatment removes tan freckles moth patches and pimples, leaves skin smooth and clear, and is not oil or cosmetic. Readers are urged to write to Mme M. Ribault in Cincinnati Ohio for full directions and free materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. M. Ribault
Bisa Beilding
Cincinnati
Ohio
Fannie B. Ralston
Ed Port
Exington Ave
New
Harris Knocked Out Dougherty In Fifth Round
Philadelphia reports Harry Harris of Chicago was knocked out in the fifth round by local boxer Danny Dougherty at the Penn Athletic Club on March 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Harry Harris
Chicago
Danny Dougherty
Penn Athletic Club
Anti suffrage arguments provoke home life debate
To the editor, Alice Stone Blackwell notes anti suffrage rhetoric from Mrs A J George of Brookline and others. She mocks the "woman belongs at home" claim by contrasting Mrs George’s lecture travel with political duties, and cites a senator and liquor interests opposing suffrage. The letter ends with Dorchester, Mass. correspondence.
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Post
A. J. George
Brookline
Mass
Brooklyn
N. Y
United States
England
Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Promised Cure Highlighted
A period advertisement extols Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a safe internal remedy for catarrh, claiming to cure headaches and deafness linked to catarrh. Claims include no cocaine or dangerous drugs and suitability for children, with praise from Dr. Ramsdell and Dr. Wainwright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childre
Stuart
Ramsdell
Wainwright
Annual row on in Everett sparks board fight
In Everett the Board of Public Work clashed over removing ex Mayor Henderson as superintendent of streets and replacing him with ex Mayor John Cate. A stormy meeting saw resignations and protests as the board voted May 1 for Cate at a salary cut to 1200, while Henderson vows to resist as he seeks legal authority on the city charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
Board of Public Work
Henderss
John 8. Cate
Schrow
McNamara
Susta
McNamee
Cate
Presen
Charze
Henderson
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Clearwater Pool
Chickering & Sons
Courter
Tremont Street
Horner
Physician's Institute
Harris
Gion
Alice Stone Blackwell
Dorchester, Mass
Everet
Gompoune
Eric
Burkhart
Pe W
Rirkhart
Cinetiny
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