Martin's Bill Recast Elevates City Auditor Authority
The Lomasney led metropolitan affairs subcommittee reported a abridged version of the city management bill. It centralizes power under the city auditor who must certify funds before contracts and affirm payroll accuracy under oath, with false swearing punishable as perjury.
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Lomasney
City Hall
Messrs
Bolton
Ward 21
Bennett
Ward 11
Senator Mellen
Congress urged to end lynch law by Bishop Walters
Bishop Alexander Walters of New Jersey urged Congress to act against lynch law during his remarks at the New England conference of the African Methodist Zion Church. He argued courts are disrespected in parts of the country as Southern States fail to curb mob violence.
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Congress
Alexander Walters
New Jersey
New England
African Methodist Zion Church
Hopeful for J. H. Dillon
John H. Dillon Suffolk county president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians underwent an operation at City Hospital yesterday. He withstood the procedure well and his condition was reported as very comfortable last evening. Many inquiries to the hospital were answered with gratifying replies for his friends.
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John H. Dillon
Suffolk County
Order of Hibernians
Grape-Nuts Food Promises Brain and Nerve Rebuilding
Experts in food and dietetics emphasize albumen and phosphate of potash found in grains used in Grape-Nuts. They claim the product directly rebuilds brain gray matter, nerve centers, and solar exits, benefiting active brain workers and businesspeople.
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Nature
Man’s
Police record listing voters accelerates work pace
The city police department reports a record year in compiling voter lists. In four days they covered more than half the city, aided by interpreters in multilingual districts. The process moves to Library Bureau for card indexing.
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Police Department
Gale Rips Dorchester Bay Yachts Damages Fleet
A northwesterly gale battered Dorchester Bay on Wednesday night. about 75 yachts at City Point suffered damage. The Life Saving Station, active since May 1, kept crews on alert. Two boats sunk, another capsized near Columbia Yacht Club, while two more swamped at M Street. If the storm had arrived weeks later, more vessels would have faced ruin.
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Dorchester Bay
City Point
Hamilton
Columbia Yacht Club
M Street
Four Killed as Derrick Falls at Quarry in Maine
In Rockland Me four workers died and two were injured when the derrick at Ulmer Hardrock Lime quarry failed, due to broken guy wires. Victims were Fred C Pear 30 of Rockland Charles Colsom 37 of Thomaston John Kelleher 35 of Thomaston and Edward Gross unspecified age of Rockland. Coroner investigated while two others were bruised but survived.
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Rockland
Ulmer Hardrock
Rockland & Rockport Lime Company
Fred C. Pear
Charles, Colsom
Thomaston
John Kelleher
Edward Gross
Daniel McDonald
Finn
H. E. Judson
Dance Hall Bill Amended to Limit Minor Access
The Gethro dance hall and roller skating rink bill advanced with two amendments. Mellen's change removes the consent provision allowing minors under 17 with parental consent. Beck's change prohibits entry after 6 p m without a parent or guardian.
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Senate
Nater Mellen
Beck
Governor’s Veto Override Vote On Civil Service Bill
The House sustained Governor Guilds veto override bid on a bill to remove fire departments of certain towns from civil service by a 69 to 129 vote. Norcross of Monson supported passage over the veto.
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Guild
Norcross
Monson
House Rejects Senate Amendment On Child Labor Bill
The House refused to concur with the Senate yesterday afternoon in the amended child labor bill. The amendment barred the meat employment of children and was part of a wider reform favored by women and minors' advocates.
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House
Senate
Senator Kyle's bill on AG appointment referred to General Court
The measure would require the attorney general to be appointed by the Governor and sent to the next General Court for consideration. The referral signals the start of legislative review and potential amendments by lawmakers.
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Kyle
Firing of American Vessels Sparks Anglo Newfoundland Reply
London May 3 Great Britain says American fishing ships must follow Newfoundland regulations as long as they do not conflict with the 1812 treaty. Washington received the reply and Newfoundland has been notified of the stance.
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London
Great Britain
Newfoundland
Washington
Gloucester Vessels Rally Against New Fisheries Rules
Gloucester shipowners view Premier Bond's new fisheries regulations as a renewal effort to restrict American vessels in Newfoundland waters since the Bond Hay treaty failed. The move aims to limit profits for Gloucester operations and harm the frozen herring industry.
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Gloucester
Clark Quits U S Senate Statement From Butte Miner
Lator W. A. Clark of Montana announces in the Butte Miner that he will not seek re election to the United States Senate. He plans to return to Montana to manage his interests at the close of the current term.
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Butte
Mont
Butte Miner
Lator W. A. Clark
Montana
United States Senate
Muenter Death Inquest Nears in Chicago Case
On the eve of a private inquest led by Judge Almy to decide Leone Muenter’s death, police report an unsuccessful attempt to contact Professor Rich Muenter in Cambridge. A Chicago clue suggests Muenter fled to Canada. a beard shave was noted in a German barber shop. If the inquest fails, the case goes to the grand jury for indictment. City Solicitor Pevey will not attend.
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Almy
Leone Muenter
Rich Muenter
Cambridge
Chicago
F. W. Bryant
Hollander
Muenter
Canada
Grand
G. A. A. Pevey
Chase Inquest Ends In Unresolved Death Probe
The May 3 inquest into Mrs Jennie P Chase's death ended after a brief session. Judge Berry will report whether death was self-inflicted or caused by others. A key nurse witness failed to provide new information, and expected testimony from Dr Chase husband and Dr Whitney of Harvard did not occur.
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Lynn
Jennie P. Chase
Berry
Thas
Attchill
Peters
Chase
Whitney
Harvard
Tariff Debate on Navy Bill
The House took up the naval appropriation bill of about 100 million dollars amid a sharp tariff related exchange. Lawmakers Bates Williams Clark and Payne sparred over steel rail pricing as Navy requests for 3000 more sailors were balanced against a 97,000 current quota and allegations about enlistment standards.
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Washington
Naval Establishment
House
Bates
Pennsylvania
Williams
Mississippi
Clark
Missouri
Payne
New York
Navy Department
Foss
Collins Democrats of Brighton Dance Tonight
The Collins Democratic Club of Ward 25 Brighton hosts its first annual concert and ball tonight with Francis C. McLaughlin James F. Donovan and Charles R. Howley leading the committee. Invited guests include Mayor Fitzgerald E J Donovan Congressman J A Sullivan and city officials. Officers named are James Donovan president Thomas F White vice president Francis A McLaughlin secretary treasurer and James H Case sergeant at arms.
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Collins. Democratic Club
Ward
Brighton
Francis C. McLaughlin
James F. Donovan
Charles R. Howley
Fitzgerald
E. J. Donovan
J. A. Sullivan
Cit
James Donovan
Thomas F. White
Francis A. McLaughlin
James H. Case
Girl 3 Weeks Hid in Woods in Wakefield
Mary Loth a 12 year old wanderer lived in the woods for three weeks with only one night under cover. She was brought to Malden District Court and turned over to the State Board of Charities. Police tracked her after she vanished.
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Wakefield
Mary Loth
Malden District Court
State Board of Charities
Alden
Bellevue Park
Three Days a Wanderer Ends with Return to Family
Ray Harlow who vanished Monday from Windsor, Vermont, arrived at his sister Mrs. Allen Chadwick in Randolph. He appears demented and says he worked two days in a quarry at St Johns bury and walked from East Bethel to Randolph. He lost his overcoat and attributes his departure to feeling blue. Mrs. Harlow and her sister are with him.
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Randolph, Vt
Ray Harlow
Windsor
Allen Chadwick
Harlow
St. Johnsbury
East Bethel
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