Business magnate W E Butler dies by own hand in Boston
William E Butler a 39 year old Boston businessman died of a self inflicted gunshot in his private office. He had fought severe strain from expanding his enterprises for over a year and left a note with instructions for his secretary and associates. He built a holding company and chaired multiple firms leaving a stable estate and no financial crises.
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New Jersey
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Houghton & Dutton Company
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Shepard, Norwell Company
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Legal Stamp Company
Joseph Siegel
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Boston Merchants Mourn William E. Butler Death
Boston business leaders express universal sorrow over the death of William E. Butler. Tributes praise his public spirit, civic courage, and efforts for employees including a cooperative grocery project. Colleagues recall his energy, reliability, and impact on the Chamber of Commerce movement and various Boston firms.
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Building Permit Fees Change Urged by Finance Commission
The Finance Commission sent Mayor Fitzgerald a letter recommending fee reductions for building permits for new structures, raises for plumbing and gas fitting permits, and a change in elevator installation permit fees, citing the building commissioner and corporation counsel.
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Massachusetts SPCA to stage human blinders protest
The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals plans an object lesson against horse blinders and tight check reins by putting men on Boston streets wearing blinders and pulled tight to show discomfort. President Francis H. Rowley says the demonstration aims to provoke thought and spur removal of blinders.
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Police Honor Slain Patrolman Albert Peterson
Patrolman Albert Peterson who was killed Tuesday by an unidentified gunman in the West End was buried yesterday in Mount Hope Cemetery. Police paid tribute at his Roslindale home and funeral service led by Rev. Herbert Parker. A 16-man escort from Station 8 escorted the hearse to the cemetery in a double line salute.
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College Wilson Clubs Parade Through Boston To Common
Harvard and affiliated Wilson Clubs from MIT Tufts BU and Massachusetts Agricultural College march into Boston tonight. A letter from Governor Wilson will be read at the Boston Common. Malcolm T. McDermott and H. R. Peck lead the event.
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For Convenience of Location and Excellence in Service
A refined establishment highlights convenient location, superior cuisine, efficient unobtrusive service, and comfortable luxurious surroundings. It emphasizes hospitality and a commitment to patron comfort in an elegant atmosphere.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Calomel Alternative
A Columbus Ohio physician Dr F M Edwards promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a calomel substitute. The sugar coated olive oil tablets claim to cleanse bowels and tonify the liver without calomel’s after effects. They cost 10 and 25 cents per box.
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