Forsyth Named Overseer as City Cuts Hit Salaries
Thomas A. Forsyth will succeed P. Robert Greene as overseer of the poor. Mayor Curley also reappointed Simon E. Hecht and Franklin P. Day. Thomas F. Galvin joins the Park and Recreation Commission, with Walter L. Finigan moved to overseers of the poor as clerk at 1200 a year. City budget cuts affect treasury staff and penal institutions. Rumors place Thomas F. Boyle as a candidate for city collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Forsyth
Forsyth Dental Infirmary
P. Robert Greene
Curley
Joseph P. O’brien
Forsyth
Touraine
Fitzgerald
Simon E. Hecht
Franklin P. Day
Thomas F. Galvin
Park and Recreation Commission
Galvin
Copley Plaza
Joseph P. Collins
Roxbury
Walter L. Finigan
Park and Recreation Department
Old Music Commission
Treasury Department
Penal Institutions Department
Health Department
Thomas F. Boyle
Civil Service Commission
Roxbury Boys Institute Fund Passes Milestone
Campaign workers reported 4950 subscribed on the first day toward a 100000 goal in 12 days. Executive committee led with 1865 under Judge Albert S. Hayden, plus 485 from the Business men's committee, 1185 from the citizens' committee, and 1415 from the young men's committee.
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Roxbury Boys’ Institute of Industry
Executive Committee
Albert S. Hayden
Business Men’s Committee
Citizens’ Committee
Young Men’s Committee
Young Men's Committee Tops Subscriptions Drive
The day’s best showing came from the young men’s committee with 12 of 15 teams reporting subscriptions. Team B of the Citizens’ Committee led by Ernest Barker reported 495 dollars, pushing yesterday’s total to 4950 and overall to 31950. Earlier 27000 total included 25000 from three Roxbury businessmen, 1000 from the Boys' Club and Aid Society of Washington DC, 600 from Mrs. N C Williams, and 500 from an anonymous donor.
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Young Men’s Committee
Citizens’ Committee
Ernest Barker
Roxbury
Boys’ Club and Aid Society
Washington, D. C
N. C. Williams
Bridge or Ferry Debate at Cape Cod Canal Hearing
At the State House the Harbor and Land Commission holds a final hearing on whether to place a bridge or ferry at Bourndale Cape Cod Canal. Cape residents oppose a ferry while Boston interests and the canal company protest a bridge due to potential commerce disruption. The hearing is expected to draw many residents and business figures, reflecting the issue’s regional importance.
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State House
Harbor and Land Commission
Cape Cod Canal
Bourndale
Cape
Boston
Canal Company
Saco-Lowell Machine Co to Cut Workforce 25 Percent
Biddeford Maine March 26 An announcement from the Saco-Lowell Machine Company states a 25 percent reduction in the working force by week’s end. About 200 to 250 employees will be laid off due to poor business conditions. The firm runs large shops in Biddeford and Newton Upper Falls Massachusetts and makes mill machinery.
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Biddeford
Saco-Lowell Machine Company
Newton Upper Falls
Mass
Socialists Win Victory in Belgium Bye Election
Socialists triumph in Borna district bye election defeating Imperialist General Von Lisbert. Socialists regain their pre war Reichstag seat total as irregularities cited in context of the vote.
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Belgium
Dresden
Borna
General von Lisbert
Last Chance to See the Cabinet Before It Goes
The speaker urges action to view the cabinet before the plan proceeds, warning that today could be the final opportunity and stressing personal obligation to act now.
School Budget of 5.9 Million Approved by Committee
The annual school budget totaling 5.9 million dollars was approved by the school committee at a special meeting. The panel also appropriated 500000 for new buildings sites and yards and 295417 under acts of 1913 for related projects.
School Budget Totals and Personnel by Districts
The year’s budget shows instructors salaries rising by 282,069 and janitors pensions at 7,887 plus overall costs totaling 5,900,000. Elementary, high, and Latin school costs are itemized with pensions, repairs, and extended use. Districts for building improvements include Comins and Roxbury. a mayoral gift of 500 is offered for a Franklin Park field day.
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Comins
Sher- Win
Roxbury
Wells
West End
Eliot
Hancock
City
Oliver Wendell Holmes
John F. Fitzgerald
Franklin Park
Department of Educational, Investigation and Measurement
Corcoran
Industrial School
Horace Mann School
Trade Schol
Department of Music
Department of Educational Investigation and Measurement
Farlow Quits Position After 26 Years With Christian Science
Alfred Farlow retires after 26 years in Christian Science work, half as manager of the committee on publication. He leaves the post of his own accord and plans to pursue other Christian Science activities in good health.
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Alfred Farlow
Christian Science Organization
Committee On Publication
Christian Science
Prominent Boston Lumberman George W. Hight Dies at 74
George W. Hight a leading Boston lumber dealer with offices in New York died at his Walker Street home Atlantic at age 74 He was born in Nantucket and a Civil War veteran He retired from business several years ago
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George W. Hight
Boston
New York
Walker Street
Atlantic
Nantucket
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Night Raises Elephant Funds
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company held an Ancient Night smoker at Faneuil Hall armory. Members passed cigar boxes and raised 64.62 for the Post elephant fund. Captain Fred Bolton announced a new act featuring a costumed elephant and Roosevelt lookalike. The event featured music, a photographer’s lecture, and a minstrel show, ending with cheers for the zoo campaign.
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Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Post Elephant Fund
Fred Bolton
Faneuil Hall
Samuel Hazard
Walter Knight
John M. Keyes
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Bolton
Tony
Mollie
Waddy
Franklin Park Zoo
Bers
Richard Sears
Harry Harrington
George Harding
Walter Tougas
William McKenna
Poslam Heals Skin Diseases Ad Warns Readers
An advertisement promotes Poslam for unsightly skin troubles from pimples to eczema and scalp conditions. It claims quick relief, soothing effects, and daily improvement, with free samples from Emergency Laboratories in New York and a Poslam Soap product offered at 15 cents.
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West 25Th 8 St
New York
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United States
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Haymarket
Friend ST
Slivmanten
Rena
Farlow
Grist
Potter & Wrightington
Mr. Bolton
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P. H. Magrane
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