Post Office graft probe widens as arrests loom
Washington inspectors investigate irregularities at the Post Office Department. Machen and Groff brothers figure in the case with a third party suspected as intermediary may turn state's evidence. Hearings set for June 5 and June 9.
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Washington
Post Office Department
August W. Machen
Free Delivery Service
Machen
Groff
Green-Gaynor
Samuel A. Groff
Miss Mabel J Golden Recital At Music Hall East Boston
Miss Mabel J Golden of East Boston gave a recital at Music Hall East Boston last evening. She was assisted by soprano Ada Wells Gilmore mezzo-soprano Margaret E Wall cello and zither soloist John Zerga and accompanist Isadora Smith Bossey. Ushers were Marietta Blinn Emma King Pauline McWeeny and Sadie Whitstead.
Ground for Harvard Medical School to Break on Class Day
Harvard alumni and planners advance a two million dollar medical school project on a 26 acre Fenway site bounded by Longwood avenue Wigglesworth street Huntington avenue Francis street and private property. The complex will include pathology bacteriology surgical chemistry physiology histology anatomy pharmacology hygiene and a new dental school with a north power house and future hospital site.
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Fenway
House of the Good Samaritan
Binney
Francis Streets
Longwood Avenue
Surgical and Bacteriological Department
Dental School
Medical School
Huntington Avenue
Wigglesworth Street
Francis Street
Mrs Nina Duryea Granted Divorce in New York Case
Mrs Nina Larre Duryea a noted authoress and Back Bay leader secures a divorce from Chester Burrell Duryea son of General Hiram Duryea and starch trust president Justice Blanchard grants custody of their child Chester B Duryea Jr and leaves alimony to be decided later Duryea formerly Nina Larre Smith is daughter of Laura Beyon and Franklin W Smith a Boston millionaire in the famous family.
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New York
Nina Larre Duryea
Back Bay
Boston
Justice Blanchard
Chester Burrell Duryea
Hiram Duryea
Starch Trust
Duryea
Chester B. Duryea, Jr
Nina Larre Smith
Laura Smith
Beyon
Franklin W. Smith
Friends Honor Senator Gore at Dorchester Dinner
A large Dorchester South Boston gathering at Hotel Vendome celebrated Senator Fred 8 Gore of Dorchester. Over 300 guests, including politicians, business leaders, and fellow ex-Congressmen, packed three dining halls. Speakers praised Gore while quietly signaling potential mayoralty talk, with Nye and McNary among those in attendance.
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Dorchester
South Boston
Hotel Vendome
Fred 8. Gore
Gore
Legion
Senate
Kelcher
Gressmen
Conry
Fitzgerald
Naphen
Washington
Doyle
Congressman McNary
Senator Gore
Nye
Massachusetts Senate
MecNary
Charles F. Hoar
James H. Warren
James A. Gallivan
William A. Murphy
Lax
David I. Walsh
Acting Mayor Doyle Represents City at Dinner
Acting Mayor Doyle represented the city at a dinner sending official city well wishes to Senator Gore. The event highlighted internal societies linked to the senator as a guest of honor.
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Doyle
Senator Gore
Kidney-Wort Tablets Promote Safe Kidney Health
The article notes high demand for Kidney-Wort Tablets over liquid remedies with alcohol and urges readers to test urine before insurance exams. It claims the tablets contain no alcohol or mineral drugs and can cure frequent urination, back pains, swelling, retention, and related rheumatic pains caused by uric acid poisons from diseased kidneys.
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New England
McGovern Attell Bout Set for June 15 at Fort Erie
Buffalo report says light heavy Terry Mc Govern and former featherweight Abe Attell have been re matched to meet in a 20 round bout at Fort Erie on June 15. The two fighters previously prepared for a different schedule and this bout stands as a marquee rematch in the era.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Terry McGovern
Abe Attell
Fort Erie
Holyoke Paper Mills Weigh Wage Increase and Strike Risk
In Holyoke on May 28 the 6000 workers across 83 writing paper mills press for a 20 to 25 percent pay rise, while waiving union recognition. After talks with 16 mill firms, unions seek a Saturday decision to avert a potential walkout, fearing higher prices for writing paper. The outcome hinges on a conference agenda and the size of concessions offered by both sides.
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Holyoke
Helyoks
City Hall
Connecticut
American Federation of Labor
Central Labor Union of
Reverend Eaton Resigns as Revere School Board Secretary
The Rev. Walter S. Eaton pastor of the First Congregational Church and school board secretary resigns after claiming a recent vote insulted him. He had circulated teacher inquiries on work health weight and career plans, resisted recording the board’s note, and left office after his resignation was accepted amid a tight town election contest.
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Walter S. Eaton
First Congregational Church
Town of
Revere
Eaton
Fox Surrenders Union Stamp In Haverhill Shoe Plant
A major manufacturer Charles K. Fox in Haverhill gave up the Boot and Shoe Workers Union stamp and will operate a free shop. Four hundred workers affected as independent union members claim a victory over the union over dues.
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Haverhill
Charles K. Fox
Fox
Lowell Mill Strike Firms Prepare for Labor Battle
Lowell leaders announce a major wage dispute with textile corporations. Union figures vow a hard-fought effort beginning Monday with picket plans and potential sympathy strikes if other unions join. Foremen prep mills and workers return, while merchants hope for quicker trade revival.
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Lowell
Conroy
Post
Weavers
Textile Council
Aldermen Move Toward Censure in Somerville Meeting
An order to censure Alderman John J. McCarthy for May 21 actions was tabled until next meeting. A four member committee was appointed to review conduct, McCarthy refused to apologize, and a separate motion to probe Alderman Nickerson failed. Traverse jurors Pitman Kauls Carpenter were drawn.
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Somerville
John J. McCarthy
McCarthy
Nickerson
Patrick H. Ryan
Reserve
Ryan
Noyes
Pike
Barker
Simons
Glines
Henry Y. Gilson
Robert T. Blair
Ernest Howard
Reserve Police Force
Civil Service Commissioners
Mahoney
John W. Pitman
Charles H. Kauls
Reuben Carpenter
Traverse
Wu Ting Fang Appointed to Foreign Office in Peking
May 28 reports an imperial edict naming Wu Ting Fang formerly Chinese minister in Washington to a foreign office post. His rank sits below five protocol officials, but he is the sole English speaking member with foreign affairs experience, drawing welcome from legations.
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Pekin
Wu Ting Fang
Washington
Foreign Office
Legations
Spectacular harbor blaze destroys 60-foot launch in Beverly
Beverly May 28 a 60 foot naphtha launch owned by Dr John Miller Masury Beverly s millionaire Councilman burned to the water s edge in the harbor tonight. Total loss valued about 10000 dollars the fire believed caused by an overheated muffler lit up the harbor for miles
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Beverly
John Miller Masury
Cambridge Rumor on Chief Cloyes Retirement Offer
In Cambridge rumors say Police Chief Lothrop J. Cloyes has the option to petition city government for retirement on one third pay or to be reduced to the ranks. The tale centers on a potential bargain amid ongoing governance discussions.
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Cambridge
Lothrop J. Cloyes
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