Removal of General Martin From Police Board Divides Council
Governor Wolcott urged General Augustus P. Martin's removal from the Police Board after Scannell charges hearings. The Executive Council voted six to three to retain him, with Crane Norwood Towne voting for removal and Ryder Joslin Benton Shaw Allen voting against. The issue centers on liquor licensing influence and a pattern of conflicts within the board.
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Allen
Crane Indorses
Martin
J. Murray Crane
Dalton
Francis Norwood
Beverly
Charles A. Towne
Orange
N. F. Ryder
Middleboro
Alvin L. Joslin
Oxford
B. S. Rowell
Weymouth
BE. C. Benton
Belmont
BE. H. Shaw
Chelmsford
Isaac B. Allen
Boston
Wolcott
Greeks Fall Back After Major Battle at Velestino Pharsalos
In a decisive clash at Velestino and along the Pharsalos line, Greek forces retreat to Domokos after heavy Turkish assaults. Greeks suffered around 1000 killed with Turks reporting about 6000 killed. Turkish numerical superiority and artillery aided the advance. A Greek council of war ordered the orderly withdrawal to Domokos, with forces occupying strong positions on surrounding heights.
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Athens
Velestino
Pharsalos
Greece
Domokos
Sublime and decisive action at Pharsalos battle
A Daily Mail correspondent recounts the battle near Pharsalos with 60,000 Turks vs about 20,000 Greeks. He notes a superb, orderly advance, Greek stubbornness, Turkish endurance, and a nightfall ceasing after the Turks breached riverside entrenchments and closed off the Athens retreat.
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London
Daily Mail
Pharsalos
H’ad
Domokos
Allah
House of Commons
Vseis
Athens
Greeks Reach Domokos After Night Retreat
At 3 a m the retreat to Domokos began and by 10 a m the occupation of the new position was complete. The Greeks buried their dead and carried eighty three wounded, including five officers, to Lamia. General Smolenski wired for instructions and the government advised.
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Athens
Domokos
Lamia
Smolenski
Hens
Fatal blaze at New York cold storage warehouse
Fire at Merchants Refrigerating Company warehouses on Chambers and Reade streets destroys upper floors and 150,000 cases of eggs. One fireman died, 16 engines and 30 firemen overwhelmed by smoke. several rescuers hospitalized. Loss estimated over 500000. fire stubborn and ongoing at midnight.
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Merchants’ Refrigerating Company
Chambers Street
Reade Street
John Rheinhardt
Hudson Street Hospital
Rheinhardt
John J.murphy
John O’connell
Robert Gair
Engine House
Chambers Street Hospital
Bonner
Leonard
Church
McDougal Street
Cheese and Egg Commission
I. C. Miller & Son
C. S. Howard & Co
Charles E. Foster
N. Young & Co
Fred Bishop
Samuel Balsom
Charlestown Man Found Dead After Nap
John Connors aged unknown was found dead in bed by his son Jeremiah at 7 last night at 4 Kelly's block off Walnut Street Charlestown. He had felt ill earlier and lay down to nap. Death attributed to natural causes.
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John Connors
Kelly's Block
Walnut Street
Charlestown
Jeremiah
Gov Wolcott Decree on Boston Police Chairman Carl Martin
Massachusetts Governor states decision after public hearing on charges against General A. P. Martin, Boston Police Board chairman. Decree cites duty to preserve integrity and efficiency, notes testimony largely supports findings, and explains the ban on other business to prevent conflicts between public duty and private interests.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Executive Department
Boston
Executive Council
A. P. Martin
Board of Police of
Martin
Board of Police
Public figure’s duties outweigh private interests in mining gift critique
The article notes General Martin gave little time to enterprises he chaired while serving as police commissioner. It mentions a stock gift tied to a mining company used his name unknowingly, a practice open to criticism though not impacting his official conduct.
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Martin
General Martin's Lithia Water Company Presidency Questioned
The record notes admitted facts about General Martin's Pearl Hill Lithia Water Company tenure. It cites a May 22 organizational meeting and alleges his sons trafficked in theatre tickets, liquor-dealer insurance, pawnbroker bonds, and liquor license favors, with warnings issued to stop such interference.
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General Martin
Pearl Hill Lithia Water Company
Board of Police
General Martin Faces Pressure Over Son Involvement In Licenses
Testimony shows General Martin delayed liquor license nominations for a year and a half due to rumors his son would influence applicants. The passage argues his inability to curb family misconduct taints public trust and could justify removal to protect the service, citing Pearl Hill Lithia Water Company as evidence of knowingly allowing improper use of office.
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General Martin
Martin
Pearl Hill Lithia Water Company
Massachusetts
Howard Bank Matter and General Martin Dealings
A preceding inquiry notes that a corporation formed with $30,000 capital saw liquor dealers subscribe $15,000 and General Martin contribute land valued at $15,000. Whether the land belonged to the bank or Martin, the transaction centers on Martin’s influence and connections, casting the land as his offset for debts and value of collateral. The core finding is an abuse of Martin's official position rather than a pure business deal.
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Howard National Bank
General Martin
His Son Treasurer and Bottling Water Enterprise
A company organized by General Martin as president and his son as treasurer began manufacturing and bottling carbonated water. The product served hotels and liquor saloons as a known supply.
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Martin
Strong Case of Negligence by City Official
The remarks describe a clear case of indiscretion and negligence by the head of the licensing and police force, accusing him of abusing his official position in a business connection. The public hearing is cited as a measure for transparency to all Commonwealth citizens and officials.
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Commonwealth
Removal Request for Boston Police Board Member
Roger Wolcott urges the Boston City Council to remove General Augustus P. Martin from the Board of Police, arguing a high standard of official honor requires decisive action and condemning improper use of official position despite past services.
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Council
Augustus P. Martin
Board OF Police OF
Boston
Roger Wolcott
Norwood Moves to Remove General Martin
Councillor Norwood, after Governor requested removal, urges council to dismiss General Martin citing integrity and competency in public service. He says written testimony and chairman's counsel argue for dismissal. remarks conclude with support for action. (Continued on Page 6.)
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Hamlin
Norwood
General Martin
Martin
Eddy refrigerator offers dry ice storage and long service
Corner in ice promotes the Eddy refrigerator as a scientific, odor free, and energy efficient ice house. It claims twenty years of perfect service and strong dryness tests with matches and damp sponge. Available in all sizes for homes, stores, restaurants, and special milk and dairy compartments. Catalogues mailed.
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Eddy
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