Poster show at B Y M C U shines on Rosl ton street
An exhibit of poster and decorative advertising opens for four days at the Rosl ton street hall under the direction of the Publicith Assorm ons advertising class. The event follows the closing season of the duo and features the opening address from the exhibit last evening.
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Perion Young Men's Christian Union
Rosl
Ton Street
Tle Poblieith
Assormons
Las Juet
Uta Mide
City official admits bid system failed on paving contract
Chairman John H. Dillon of the Park and Recreation Commission told the City Council at a budget hearing that competitive bidding was requested but the Commonwealth avenue paving contract was effectively a sure thing for bitulithic surfacing controlled by Warren brothers.
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John H. Dillon
Park and Recreation Commission
Commonwealth Avenue
Warren Brothers
Hearings Called On Paving Bid Allegations In Boston
City officials plan public hearings after budget sessions to probe collusion suspicions in the Commonwealth avenue bitulithic paving project. The debate centers on bid practices involving Warren Brothers and Central Construction Company led by Senator James P. Timilty. Councillor Storrow presses for fair competition and cites cost comparisons from New Haven and Topeka while challenging bid timing and potential kickbacks.
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Finance Commission
Boston
Central Construction Company
James P. Timilty
Dillon
Warren Brothers
Storrow
Commonwealth Avenue
Warren Brothers and
Timilty
Warren Bros
New York
Topeka
New Haven
City Record
Roosevelt Returns to New York with Patriotic Call
Colonel Roosevelt arrived at Grand Central Terminal amid shouted support and released a statement urging national patriotism over factional politics. He urged delegates to nominate a unifying candidate who will advance principled leadership for the nation.
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New York
Teddy
Roosevelt
Grand Central Terminal
Chicago
West
Protests Churches Fund Drive Aims for 500000
The Massachusetts diocese reports 213000 raised for the Episcopal Church pension fund and seeks to reach 500000. Dr. Allen Greenwood will speak at Chelsea First Congregational. Sunday school teachers regional conference meets in Quincy. Dorchester district gears up for Billy Sunday campaign with pledges next Sunday led by Albert H. Curtis.
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Church Pension Fund
The
Episcopal Church
Massachusetts
Arthur K. Hunt
Allen Greenwood
Boston
Harvard
First Congregational Church
Chelsea
Unitarian
Quincy
Braintree
Weymouth
First
Dorchester
Albert H. Curtis
Welles Avenue
Bancroft and Pitcher Wed in Boston Chapel
The marriage of Charles A. Bancroft United States deputy marshal and Miss Emma C. Pitcher daughter of the late Lieutenant Henry P. Pitcher of the Boston fire department will be solemnized Wednesday noon at King's Chapel by Rev. Dr. Howard N. Brown. Miss Lola Capper Canton maid of honor. Best man United States Marshal John J. Mitchell. After the ceremony the couple will visit Washington and reside at 2 Colorado Street Mattapan upon return.
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Charles A. Bancroft
United States
Emma C. Pitcher
Henry P. Pitcher
Boston
Double Legal Stamps Today At Wolp's My Clothier
Wolf's corner Hanover and Port land Streets offers double dividends in the form of legal stamps. Advertises best bargains in Boston with the slogan My Clothier.
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Wolp’s
Wolf's
Hanover
Portland Sts
Boston
Parliament Debates War Recruitment Legislation
May 1 report from London notes the upcoming Commons session will be lively as war continues. Government aims to push draft legislation with compulsory service for all and a window for further voluntary enlistment.
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London
Rebellion in Ireland and Kut el Amara Surrender Overshadow British Pride
The piece notes harsh criticism likely over the Irish rebellion and General Townshend's surrender at Kut el Amara in Mesopotamia. It argues public focus on Irish affairs lessens the impact of the Kut episode on British sentiment.
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Ireland
Townshend
Mesopotamia
Kut-el-Amara
Gordon
Khartoum
Trish
Government crisis looms over Irish and Kut el Amara debates
The piece weighs blame among government and opposition papers for Irish mismanagement and Kut el Amara disaster. It argues the expedition’s value in deterring Turkish moves toward Egypt and notes the cabinet’s cross party makeup dampens a confidence vote, though Birrell’s Irish policy and Townshend’s division losses could still spark upheaval.
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Kut-el-Amara
Bagdad
Egypt
Persia
Geeral
George Gorringe
Firrell
Farmland Plan for Boston Boys in Four-Day Week
Fifteen top Boston elementary pupils struggling with standard schooling will study farming four days weekly out in Wes. The text then advertises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for various female ailments, urging readers to obtain it to restore health and ease pains, with a note on its herbal ingredients and a trial offer.
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Boston
Wes
Dr. Pierce
Buffalo, N.Y
School Board approves farm transportation for boys to and from home
The School Board approved a plan for boys to commute daily from farm to home until September. Miss Helen J. Roberts of the George T Angell School will oversee the special classes. Philanthropic donors have supplied most funds, with $200 secured and a father pledging to cover remaining costs.
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Fiiens
Aeuser-Busch
St. Loui
Jacob Wirth Co
Boston, Mass
Trinidad
Andrew Jackson
Kut-el- Amara
Birrell May
Summerfield
New England
Columbia Grafonola
Columbia
Columbia Eclipse
Mignonette
Columbia Meteor
Wilton
Bangor
Wilverton
Vanderbilt
Summerfield's
Axminster
Washington ST
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