Quarantine Cutter Vigilant Retired After Four Years Service
After more than four years in service the quarantine boarding cutter Vigilant is retired and to be condemned and sold. The vessel began public health service in 1886 after being built at East Boston for the city. The power boat Hugh Ward serves temporarily until the 90 foot tug Von Ensdorf arrives from Brunswick, Georgia for Boston duties.
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Vigilant
Public Health Service
East
Boston
Hugh Ward
Brunswick
von Ensdorf
Brand y Seizure Reported In Hartford Parcel
Hartford police report a seizure of 380 pounds of brandy from a 600 pound consignment. H. H. Spooner, Connecticut Temperance Union secretary and longtime legislative agent, announced the seizure in Hartford on May 12.
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Hartford
Conn
New York
H. H. Spooner
The
Connecticut Temperance Union
Union
General Assembly
Warrants Served In Liquor Thefts Near Boston
Prohibition officers led by William J. McCarthy seized six barrels of whiskey and alcohol believed stolen from a South Boston store after a secret visit to Lawrence. Warrants were issued as officers prepared for court in the federal building, with one suspect present. The case mirrors a Brighton incident and Worcester discoveries, with a US Commissioner to hear the matter this morning.
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Lawrence
William J. McCarthy
Prohibition Enforcement
Boston
Federal Building
McCarthy
Prohibition
Brighton
Worcester
United States
Hayes
Boy Killed in Cambridge Auto Incident
A 14 year old boy Kenneth B Foye died from a fractured skull after falling from the back of an auto truck at Windsor street and Massachusetts avenue Cambridge He died soon after at Cambridge Municipal Hospital A 10 year old girl Albertina Healey was struck by a car and is on the danger list at Cambridge Relief Hospital
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Cambridge
Kenneth B. Foye
Daisy B. Foye
Rockwell Avenue
Windsor Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge Municipal Hospital
Albertina Healey
Webster Avenue
Cambridge Relief Hospital
Boston Elevated fare debate at State House hearing
General Manager Edward Dana told the State House hearing that Boston Elevated riders should pay no more than a 10-cent fare, even with wage increase demands from carmen. He noted the possibility of adding another cent to the current fare was under discussion.
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Boston Elevated
Edward Dana
State House
Dana
Arbitration Hearing Hears Cars Fares Debate in Boston
Dana argues a one cent fare rise could yield 3 million dollars but may fail due to reduced riders. Vahey notes traffic up in first quarter despite higher fares. Doherty warns wage increases could distress the company and singles out the one cent raise as burdensome. Final arguments set for May 20 at 10 a.m.
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Mr. Dana
James H. Vahey
Carmen's Union
Boston
Charlestown
James L. Doherty
Arbitration Board
Doherty
Carmen
Dohery
Woman Identified in Essex House Death Suicide
Salem May 12 Michael Quinn of Brooking Street Lowell identified the body of the woman who died by her own hand in the Essex House on May 1 as his daughter Mrs Nancy Mangarvis She checked into the hotel under the name Mrs J H Mandell of Greenfield.
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Salem
Michael Quinn
Brooking Street
Lowell
Essex House
Nancy Mangarvis
J. H. Mandell
Greenfield
Cause of 11 babies' deaths under inquiry in Newburyport
An investigation into the deaths of 11 children born to Mrs. Alice Brunette of South Lawrence began in Superior Court before Judge Callahan. Mrs. Brunette testified her husband Emanuel Brunette deserted her, and the children died after three or four months.
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Alice Brunette
South Lawrence
Callahan
Newburyport
Brunette
Lawrence
Emanuel Brunette
Fall River
William F. Moyes
Freight Jam Strangles Railroads Across Nation
Appeals for relief flood Washington as the Interstate Commerce Commission and Railroad Administration hear from Congress. Gates and gateways are clogged with thousands of loaded freight cars unable to move due to shortages of workers and motive power.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railroad Administration
Congress
Nationwide peril as rail car paralysis slows industry
The American Railroad Association reports 230000 cars tied up nationwide with 85000 at junctions lacking labor to move them. By April 16 total tied cars reached 288000, largely due to a recent strike. Pressing need for 82411 cars to meet urgent demand. experts warn of prolonged production cuts and labor turnover.
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Washington
Committee On
American Railroad Association
New England
Boston & Albany
Albany Gateway
Senate
Urges Fund for English High Teachers
Judge Joseph A. Sheenan urged a special fund linked to the English High School Centennial campaign to aid teachers in need. General Charles H. Cole called for strong support as the May campaign launches to mark the school’s 10th anniversary.
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Joseph A. Sheenan
English High School Association
Charles H. Cole
Boston University Orchestra Performs First Annual Concert
The Boston University Orchestra presented its first annual concert last night in Tacob Sleeper Hall. It marked the ensemble’s debut as the university orchestra with members from all departments. Organ solos by Professor John P. Marshall and soprano Miss Jeanette Broody highlighted a varied and well interpreted program.
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Boston University Orchestra
Tacob Sleeper Hall
University Orchestra
John P. Marshall
Boston Symphony
Jeanette Broody
Dr Eliot Speaks on Business Ideals in School Management
Dr Charles W Eliot president emeritus of Harvard University will speak at 430 PM in the Boston University School of Education assembly hall on teachers salaries The lecture follows a preceding talk by Dr Alfred Johnson of Brookline the final of a series on the application of business ideals to school administration.
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Charles W. Eliot
Harvard University
Boston University School of Education
Alfred Johnson
Brookline
Eliot
House Approves 5.8 Million for Lighthouse Service
The House passed a bill granting 5 797 000 dollars for lighthouse service improvements. War time curtailments and loss of lightships to submarine attacks prompted the appropriation, said chairman Esch of the interstate commerce committee.
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Washington
House
Esch
Interstate Commerce Committee
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