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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1899

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Boston Police Shakeup Hinted by Commissioner Moves

Captain Cain to be offered deputy chair Captain Irish to leave East Boston Captain White to retire liquor squad to be abolished Brown reassigned Inspector Houghton to captain trouble feared at North End hotel no more social times on police boat. Adams and the Commissioners signal reform as a major department overhaul unfolds in Boston.

Captain Cain Captain Irish East Boston Captain White Inspector Houghton North End Harry Francis Adams Clark Curtis Board of Police Teddy Roosevelt Boston Pemberton Square Martin Thomas Brown Lawrence Cain Hanover Street South End Andrew Houghton Richard F. Trish Martin White Charlestown Brown Cain Coulter Watts Larry” Cain Harry F. Adams Police Wolcott Stat Andy"’ Houghton State Street Andy Tom” Brown

Cape Cod Sand Lots Scandal Draws Boston Grief in 1899

Boston readers recall a 1899 scheme selling tiny Cape Cod sand lots at hundred dollar prices with coupons claiming free deeds. Provincetown officials deem the land value little to taxable, while a police board reshapes ranks and duties, threatening moves against popular Hanover Street Captain Cain.

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Infamous Suit In Medfield Church Scandal Plays Out

In Medfield major Baptist figures Frank Maker and George G. Babcock face a $10,000 suit over a sensational dispute flagged by anonymous valentines and letters. Mrs Maker reveals ongoing harassment prompting legal action as details emerge from the Dedham Superior Court case.

Medfield Baptist Society Dedham Rank H. Maker George G. Babcock Maker Tabcock Dee Wels

City board ends use of police boat Guardian for pleasure trips

The board will see to it that the police boat Guardian is no longer used as a pleasure yacht or for fishing trips. Previously the vessel was lent to politicians and escorted by harbor patrols for private outings, often with invited guests aboard.

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