Jerry Watson Paid $160 for 32 Days of Expert Work
Jerry Watson received 160 for 32 days of expert work for Governor Foss. He was paid at a daily rate and praised by the executive office for providing practical, valuable information on issues such as gypsy moths and prisons. The Executive Council halted his bill, but Governor Foss used contingent funds to cover the pay.
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Jerry” Watson
Foss
Watson
Jerry
Gypsy Moth Department
Executive Council
Jérry
Walker Pushes State Income Tax Plan In Legislature
Republican leaders move to pass a state income tax as a political counter to the Senate rejection of a federal tax measure. Speaker Walker introduced the resolution yesterday to offset party setbacks and rally support.
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Walker
Republican Party
Senate
Governors Tax Split Sparks Campaign Noise in State Senate
Democratic leaders mocked Republican Senators for rejecting the income tax, a major issue in the fall reelection campaign. Governor Foss had urged passage in a special message, while Speaker Walker led the fight against the tax resolution.
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Foss
Toss
Senate
Walker
National Income Tax Resolu
Walker Opposes Tax Plan as Income Levy Debate Rises
The piece reports on opposition to a state income tax resolution led by Speaker Walker who intends to push a tax on all incomes and untaxed property. It notes a prior inoperative state tax and cites Frank J. Donahue alleging the Walker move serves as a pretext for federal tax adoption and double taxation.
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TE Wag
Walker
Frank J. Donahue
Massachusetts
Foss Confers on Tax Rate Proposals in Massachusetts
Governor Foss met with Assessor Frederick H. Temple and Boston Board of Assessors officials to discuss a uniform tax rate aimed at taxing intangible property. Tax Commissioner Trefry notes untaxed personal property in Massachusetts, and Professor Charles J. Bullock is developing a uniform rate plan.
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Foss
Frederick H. Temple
Charles Folsom
Boston
Trolley Men Win Shorter Hours
Committees on street railways and labor vote to report a bill reducing street railway workers hours from ten in twelve to nine in eleven. The tally is eleven to ten with two unrecorded members expected to stay the same. Names of supporters and opponents listed.
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Bennett
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Dedham
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Greater Boston bill dies in the House vote
The Metropolitan Boston measure failed in the House by an overwhelming voice vote after Senate approval. Rep White Brookline called the bill worthless and unnecessary while Rep Newton Boston and Rep Reidy Boston dismissed it as a fad. Rep Cushing Boston argued it could lead to a future Greater Boston.
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Senate
Committee On
Representative White
Brookline
Newton and
Reidy
Cushing
Runaway Wagon Overturns Injuring Two Children
In Barre on May 4 a covered wagon carrying twelve schoolchildren overturned after a runaway dash down a steep hill. Jennie Harlow 15 and Marion Langevin 13 suffered broken bones. Harlow was moved to a Worcester hospital, Langevin to her home. Orin Bellows kept the horse under control, saving others from worse harm.
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Bellows
Banquet Held by Mutual Relief and Benefit Association
The Mutual Relief and Benefit Association of the Hotel and Railroad News Company held its annual banquet at the Revere House. James Brown, president, attended as guest of honor and spoke amid applause. Ernest L. Drew and Bert Clark performed, with solos by several members. About 150 attendees received small silk American flags as souvenirs.
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Hotel and Railroad News Company
Revere House
James Brown
Brown
Bert Clark
Charlies Madden
J. J. Sullivan
Charles H. Sargent, Jr
James Hogan
Charles H Sargent
Policeman Promoted in Chelsea Police Force
James W H O Neill, the second oldest patrolman, was promoted yesterday to inspector with the rank of sergeant in the Chelsea police force and now serves as a higher ranking officer.
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James WH. O'Neill
Chelsea
Mayor Calls Probe Into City Coal Contract Bids
Mayor Fitzgerald asked the Finance Commission to examine bids for the city coal contract amid suspicions after the lowest bid by Jordan-Burnham Co. shows higher furnace, egg, stove, and soft coal prices than last year. He has withheld signing the award pending commission findings.
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Finance Commission
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Commercial Bulletin
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Gs Rateholder Bros
Metropolitan C. Co
Jordan-Burnham Co
Staples Coal Co
Taft Meets Wakefield Seniors and Misses at Audience
President Taft granted an audience yesterday to the Misses Helen Johnson Esthel Crandall Mildred Hutchinson Frances Jackson and Frank McKay. Waldo Bears, Arthur Jenkins and Allen Greenleaf, all Wakefield High School seniors.
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Taft
Helen Johnson
Fthel Crandall
Mildred Hutchinson
Frances Jackson
Frank McKay
Waldo Bears
Arthur Jenkins
Allen Greenleaf
Wakefield High School
Houston store fire curtain tested for safety
The James A. Houston department store conducted a water curtain test last night in front of a large crowd. The apparatus passed and all mechanical fittings were in perfect condition, with officials deeming the building fire-proof and safe for patrons even in crowded aisles.
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James A. Houston
Merry-go-Rounds Planned for Boston Playgrounds
The Boston park department under Mayor Fitzgerald directs installation of merry-go-rounds slides and playground equipment at city playgrounds and recreation spots for children's benefit.
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Boston
Park Department
Fitzgerald
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