City officials overhaul department leadership after removals
Mayor Curtis dismissed two officials Superintendent Burke and Superintendent O Shea and installed Thomas Kellough and Buckner as new heads. New sealer of weights and measures J W Blaney arrived at 9 am, with deputies confirmed or reassigned as operations shifted.
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Curtis
Burke
O’shea
Thomas Kellough
Kellough
Baylor
Buckner
Lamp Department
Osgood C. Blaney
Old Court House
Michael D. Collins
Collins
William Metzgar
Joseph W. Hendricks
Blaney
Raphael Rosnosky
Charles Mintz
Edwin J. Turner
Richard E. Joyce
John J. Higgins
Isaac F. Brown
George J. Regan
Sullivan
Metzgar
Hendricks
Sealer Blaney
J. W. Halpin
T. J. Reagan
Wheeler
Lewer
William F. Low
Boston
L. J. Lyons
Charlestown
Boston Prohibition Club organized at Washington Street
The Prohibitionists of Boston met last evening at 2944 Washington street with about twenty attendees. Dr. H. A. Gibbs presided as officers were elected for the year including President Herbert E. Phinney First Vice President O. G. F. Weed Second Vice President A. Bigelow Secretary M. Webster and Treasurer F. W. Clark. The meeting adjourned until May 15.
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Boston
Washington Street
H. A. Gibbs
Boston Prohibition Club
Herbert E. Phinney
Og G. F. Weed
A. Bigelow
M. Webster
F. W. Clark
Ex-Tax Collector Stebbins arraigned on embezzlement charge
Greenfield May 1 Ex Tax Collector Stebbins formerly of Deerfield was arraigned before Justice Martin today on embezzlement charges and held in six thousand dollar bond for a hearing May 10.
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Greenfield
Stebbins
Deerfield
Martin
Opium Reform Enforced in Boston Chinatown
Chinatown life vanishes as the new opium law takes effect after a 30 day grace. Police resistance and inventive dens test enforcement while older smokers fear severe hardship and a mass exodus to New York. Residents report quiet streets and secret layouts as officers await orders.
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Chinatown
Beacon Hill
Boston
New York
Quinn
Post
Oxford Street
Station 4
Warren
Board of Police
Dana's Sarsaparilla A Gentle Aid to Digestion
An advertisement describes a weak stomach as prone to misery and asserts Dana's Sarsaparilla comforts digestion without harshness. It promises immediate relief when digestion falters and recommends consistent use for stomachs that resist rough remedies.
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Dana
Seventh annual Bay State Steam Engineers banquet at Quincy House
The Bay State Council No. 1 of American Steam Engineers held its seventh annual banquet last evening at the Quincy House with 100 members and guests. George A. Lord presided as chairman of the American board. An elaborate menu preceded a varied entertainment program featuring Miss L. J. Bennett pianist soloists, Robert Van Buskirk baritone, Frank Swift humorist, Herbert Dow violinist, George V. C. Lord tenor, George A. Lord tenor, and Dow's Orchestra.
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Bay State Council No. 1 of
American Steam Engineers
Quincy House
George A. Lord
American Board
L. J. Bennett
Robert van Buskirk
Frank Swift
Herbert Dow
George V. C. Lord
Dow
Sunday Fall River Line Trips Resume Next May 6
Sunday trips via the Fall River Line resume for the season starting next Sunday May 6. The connecting train leaves Park Square station Sundays at 7 p m.
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Fall River
Park Square Station
Mission Convention Opens at Dover Street Meeting
The opening session of the Mission Convention convened for five days this week and was held last evening at 4 Dover Street. Anne overlooks the event and reports on the start of proceedings.
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Dover Street
More Strikes Hit Mills in Rhode Island and Michigan
In Providence Weybosset Olneyville and Manton mills 170 44 114 weavers have joined a potential general strike affecting about 7000 workers. Detroit brick layers 70 quit to win a 50 cent daily wage rise, most contractors agreeing. Fall River loom fixers strike led weavers to desert as looms remained unfixed seeking 11 a week.
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Providence
R. I
Weybosset
Olneyville
Manton
Riverside
National Mills
Gall
Detroit
Mich
Fall River
Hargraves
Insanity Plea In Edgartown Blackmail Case
Evans pleads guilty in Superior Court to blackmail and gets an 18 month sentence in Edgartown. Wesley the Cottage City firebug is indicted for attempted insurance fraud and pleads not guilty. defense says unprepared and hints at possible insanity. Case continued. Wesley freed on $1500 bond. Remaining defendants to be tried tomorrow.
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Edgartown
Evans
Wesley
Cottage City
Reduced Rates to Denver via Pennsy for Educational Meet
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets on July 3 4 and 5 to Denver Colorado Springs Manitou and Pueblo at 50 percent from New York and reduced rates from other points. Tickets cover return from Colorado July 12 13 14 15 with extension to September 1. A Pullman Buffet Sleeping car special departs New York July 4 10 16 am arriving Denver July 6.
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Colorado
National Educational Association
Denver
Col
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Colorado Springs
Manitou
Pueblo
New York
Rocky Mountain
Fire alarms in Somerville injure chief with minor damage
Firefighters responded to a blaze in cotton bales on a vacant lot at Crosse street and Broadway in Somerville. Chief Hopkins was thrown from his wagon and severely injured while responding. damage from the incident was slight.
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Somerville
Crosse Street
Broadway
Hopkins
Proud of Patriot Sires at Sixth Annual Sons of the Revolution Congress
General Horace Porter presided as the Sons of the American Revolution held its sixth annual congress in the Old South Church Boston. Massachusetts Society President E S Barrett welcomed delegates and recounted historic Boston landmarks and events from Faneuil Hall to the Mayflower compact, with plans to tour Lexington and Concord.
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Porter
Barrett
The
Massachusetts Society
Boston
Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
Old South Church
Horace Porter
National Society
Carlton Albert Staples
Lexington
E.S. Barrett
Concord
Old Bay State
Old South
Milk Street
Benjamin Franklin
John Winthrop
Winthrop
John Norton
Cotton Mather
Increase Mather
New England
Harvard College
Faneuil Hall
Burke
Delares
Joseph Warren
Bunker Hill
Warren
Samuel Adams
Josiah Quincy
Hutchinson
Milton
England
Griffin's Wharf
Burgoyne
Washington
Ocean
Old State House
State Street
Old North Church
Salem Street
Paul Revere
Bunker Hill Monument
Washington Elm
Cambridge
Lexington and Concord
Concord Bridge
Boston Harbor
Middlesex
Battle over Wales Home presidency ends in adjournment
In Brockton on May 1 the Wales Home Corporation split between Wade and Willis factions over whether a man or a woman should run the home. A 42 39 vote adopted the treasurer’s report, resignations were accepted, and the meeting adjourned amid heated exchanges and accusations of dishonesty.
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Brockton
The
Wales Home Corporation
Central Methodist Church
Albert R. Wade
Wade
Elvira Willis
Willis
Ziba C. Keith
Robert O. Harris
Harris
Mr. Wade
Melinda H. D. Mary NI. Severance
Emily J. Howe
Dr. Paine
Buchanan Granted One-Week Stay In Electrocution Case
In Albany on May 1 Governor Morton granted Dr. Buchanan another week of respite on the recommendation of New York District Attorney Fellows. The ruling shifts only the timing of the execution, with state authorities continuing to handle the fate of the case while Supreme Court officials note no docketed appeal exists.
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Albany
N. Y
Buchanan
Morton
Fellows
New York
Washington
Supreme Court
Tribunal
Dr. Buchanan
New Stock Offers Exclusive European Drapery Designs
A local shop advertises new stock with European orders six to eight months ahead. The strategy aims to secure exclusive control of select patterns and attract customers by offering novelties before they reach the general market. Designers study Paris trends to stay ahead.
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Paris
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America
Tremont
PRIC
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Connecticut
Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association
Quincy
Lebanon
Orr & Co
Browning, King & Co
Gurtis
City Hall
Jameson & Knowles Co
Winter Street
Col. Music Hall Place
Russia
Goodyear
John Chinaman
Franklin
Arch ST
Detroit Bricklayers
Cottage City Firebug
Denver, Col
Pennsylvania Railroad
Royal Worcester
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Patriot Sires
Sons of the American Revolution
Edwin Sheppard Barrett
Massachusetts Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
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C. Ih Robinson
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