Police Commissioner Curtis Dies After Stressful Duty
Curtis, longtime Boston police chief, dies after weeks of overwork following the death of a close associate. He collapsed after returning home from duties at police headquarters and died at his residence. He is survived by his wife and two daughters. funeral at Emmanuel Church with interment at Forest Hills Cemetery.
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Edwin Upton Curtis Remembered as Boston Police Strike Leader
A memorial recounts Edwin Upton Curtis born 1861 in Roxbury as a leading Boston figure and police commissioner who galvanized the 1919 police strike response by building a new force, opposing unions, and shaping state politics. He served in many public roles and was allied with notable politicians and figures in the Republican party.
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Tributes to Edwin A Curtis Police Commissioner
Prominent Bostonians paid tribute to the late Edwin A Curtis noting he died at his post with courage. Leaders praised his integrity and leadership guiding Boston police through crisis and reforms. Colleagues recalled his devotion to duty and kindness to new officers.
General Order on Death of Commissioner Edwin A. Curtis
Acting Commissioner Michael H. Crowley announces the sudden death of Commissioner Edwin A. Curtis. The police department mourns a wise executive and loyal friend whose kindness fostered department welfare. Crowley extends deepest sympathy to Curtis’s bereaved family.
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Tribute Recalled for Commissioner Curtis by Sullivan
John A. Sullivan voiced sorrow at the sudden death of Commissioner Curtis, praising him as a splendid type of American citizen and faithful public servant, noting the community sustains a great loss. He recalled meeting Curtis recently and expressed deep regret.
Boston Needs Western Pep Says Corporation Counsel
E Mark Sullivan spoke at the Reciprocity Club banquet in the Hotel Westminster comparing modern city practices to large corporations He argued Boston is at a disadvantage due to restrictive laws and suffers from too much self criticism needing middle western pep
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Higgins New Head of Student Council at Harvard
Richard R. Higgins of Winchester was elected president of the Harvard Student Council replacing Richard Chute of Boston who resigned to focus on final year studies. Haven Parker of South Lancaster was selected secretary to succeed Higgins.
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