Mayor's Paper Defends Sewer Department Layoff
The Mayor's paper defends laying off 400 or more sewer division workers as prudent current-year staffing. It argues Republicans exaggerate the issue while noting sewer funds exist for future projects and cuts occurred after four months. The item also addresses Kelcher Bulger influence claims in naval cadet appointment discussions.
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Fitzgerald
Board of Aldermen
Boston
Notan
Kelcher
Louis A. Ee
Eek
Bulger
Keliher
Gressman Kelcher
Augustus Bulger
Nesintan
Mayor’s Island tour signals summer upgrades
The mayor and Board of Trustees visited Island institutions seeing 1000 inmates appear content. Planned improvements include a laundry addition, hospital roof, new wharf, central kitchen for hospital and institutions. No promises given, but recommendations will be considered. The Sonic Commission to provide two band concerts monthly.
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Board of Trustees
Board of
Ayor
Soaic Commission
Senate passes railroad rate bill after lengthy debate
Washington May 18 Senate approved the railroad rate bill by 71 to 3 after 70 days of deliberation. The only amendment adopted struck words from the Commission's power to fix rates, removing the phrase in its judgment.
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Washington
Senate
Foraker
Ohio
Morgan and Pettus
Alabama
Teller
Interstate Commerce Commission
St Louis district election contest favors Coudrey
Washington May 18 The House elections committee No 2 upheld the contest of Wood versus Coudrey for a St Louis district seat in the House. Coudrey Republican is declared winner though Wood currently holds the seat.
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Washington
House Committee On Elections No. 2
Wood
Coudrey
St. Louis
MIT Cadets End Drill With Fireworks Parade
Cadets from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology burned their drill outfits after a year end parade from the armory to Rogers Building. Officers stood by as the cadets rushed the steps in a celebratory finish, following an annual prize drill at the Armory. Major Fred Wheeler presided over a general review and awards to officers W. Hodsdon and H. Lee. commissions were given to Senior and Junior officers including G. L. H. Miller and D. W. Sleeper.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Rogers
W. C. Read
Fred Wheeler
United States Army
Pritchett
The
Institute
Igre
Mg Pac
A.W
F. . Perry
Lufie
Bribery Talk Linked to Bucket Shop Fight in State House
Testimony details bribery talk and large sums spent to defeat the bucket shop bill. A broker and others discuss payments, with multiple meetings near City Hall and at a drug store. Hearings probe inducements, lobbyists, and responses from lawmakers as the case widens.
Cantabrigia Club Faces Homeless Future in Cambridge
Cantabrigia Club of Cambridge complains of no meeting venue after Epworth Church withdraws as its base. President Mrs. Edmund A. Whitman reports the group cannot meet at Epworth and finds Newtowne Clubhouse unsuitable while lacking funds to build a clubhouse.
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Cantabrigia Club
Cambridge
Epporth Church
Edmund A. Whitman
Epworth Church
Newtowne
Stand collapse injures five Presbyterian commissioners
Five commissioners to the Presbyterian general assembly were bruised when a stand collapsed in Des Moines Iowa during a photo session. The injured include Dr C Lukins Rosewell New Mexico Rev W O David Monagh West Virginia George Wills Mendota Illinois Rev J M McGaughey Chariton Ta. Rev W C Buell Taos New Mexico Mr David is the most seriously hurt though not critically. The four others expect to resume seats tomorrow.
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Des Moines
Presbyterian General Assembly
C. Lukins
Rosewell
N. M
W. O.david
Monagh
W. Va
George Wills
Mendota
J. M. McGaughey
Chariton
W. C. Buell
Taos
David
Assembly
Boston Post staffers affirm notes from informants
Alexander Kahn and James McLeod of the Boston Post swear under oath in Boston on May 19 1906 that the statements cited are exact transcripts of notes from their informants as reflected in the preceding article. Justice Philip T. Nickerson witnesses.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Suffolk
Alexander Kahn
James McLeod
Boston Post
Philip T. Nickerson
Lawson to testify before rules committee in bribery probe
Thomas W. Lawson is to be the star witness today as the House committee on rules continues its bribery investigation tied to the bucket shop bill defeat. Lawson, who urged passage of the bill to every legislator, offered rewards for bribery suspects and claimed $70,000 was spent influencing 70 lawmakers.
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Frank J. Gethro
Gethro
Malone
Hall
Sullivan
State House
Mr. Sullivan
Thomas W. Lawson
House Committee On Rules
Lawson
Simon Swig
Committee On
State ‘House
Swig
Lawson urges witnesses before Massachusetts bribery inquiry
Thomas W. Lawson sent a letter to the committee chair urging public oath sworn testimony. He names Hirst the bucketshop man and four men who funded votes, lobbyists, corporate officers, and indicted members, urging the panel to call before it all with knowledge of bribery as it occurs. He offers to communicate further from his office as he may travel.
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Thomas W. Lawson
Massachusetts
Hirst
Lawson appeals to Guild to curb bucket shop evil
Thomas W. Lawson appealed to Governor Guild yesterday to urge the Legislature to pass the Logan anti bucket shop bill. He urged action to halt the bucket shop evil.
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Lawson
GUILD
Thomas W. Lawson
Jealous youth causes fatal self inflicting shot
Mrs. John G. Thorogood of Allston says George DeWolf acted out of jealousy and did not intend to shoot the daughter Lillian. DeWolf shot himself after firing toward the girl, who survived after a brief recovery. The funeral in Cambridge is planned for Sunday.
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George DeWolf
John G. Thorogood
Cambridge Street
Allston
Post
Lillian
George
Sheridan Considered for Boston School Supervisor Vacancy
Lawrence May 18 Superintendent of Schools Bernard M Sheridan is seriously considered to fill a vacancy as supervisor in the Boston schools. He would face questions over candidacy as he has been discussed by some School Board members in relation to the post. Sheridan moved from West Dennis years ago to lead Tarbox School then Oliver School as principal for seven years before becoming Boston supervisor.
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Oliver School
Jeremiah E. Burke
Boston
Sheridan
Boston Trades Council Secretary Bans Non AF of L Labor
The secretary was ordered to notify Boston building firms that only laborers affiliated with the American Federation of Labor should be regarded as union labor. Tomorrow marks the fifth anniversary of the Boston Newsboys Protective Union with a banquet at Union Park Hall.
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Boston Building Trades Council
Fair Boston
American Federation of Labor
Boston Newsboys’ Protective Union
Union Park Hall
Morse's Offers Wide Range of New Spring Suits
Among our new spring suits are many choice patterns confined exclusively to us. Not many of a kind but enough varieties to guarantee an easy selection. Most in gray shades priced at 20 to 30 dollars, with some as low as 10 dollars. All Morse-made.
Retail Suit Sale at 975 Washington Street
Local ad for Wolf Green & Co at 975 Washington Street promoting a clearance of men’s suits and trousers with prices from 99c to 18.97. Offers buy one get two free style pitches, emphasis on ready cash stock, various sizes 30 to 52, and mail order options. Open 9:30 to 11:30 PM on Saturdays.
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John Schmidt, Jr
Roxbury
Washington Street
Peta
Ae Lowell E
Wolf, Green & Famous
Allure
Guilins
Ashington Street
ODP
Columba Theatre
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