Refuse Handling Probe Delves Into City Waste Contract
The Boston Finance Commission reports that city employees are pilfering about $15,000 yearly in refuse materials from the Boston Development and Sanitary Company. The findings respond to the City Council's request for an investigation of whether the disposal contract is fulfilled as terms specify.
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Finance Commission cites theft and contract violations in city refuse system
The Finance Commission reports annual losses of about 15 000 due to theft by city employees of valuable materials from the refuse system and estimates 25 000 a year lost from not building a Roxbury receiving station. It notes contract breaches by both the city and the company including failure to separate materials and prevent odors.
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Spectacle Island
City Inspectors Foiled Grease and Refuse Theft Scheme
Finance Commission audit reveals city workers steal valuable parts from refuse, including grease rags bottles and metal. Officials have not acted, prompting the company to dismiss inspectors. Recommendations urge strict ordinance enforcement odor control and safer handling at Spectacle Island Roxbury Staging Station and tighter city oversight.
Upholds New U. S. Bird Law
Chairman George W. Field of the Fish and Game Commission defends the migratory bird law as constitutional under the general welfare clause, countering Attorney General Carmody of New York who deemed it unconstitutional. The measure aims to protect birds migrating between states and is regarded as a good law.
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Opera Opens Season With Jewels Faust Tosca Debut Lemons
The opening week lineup for the opera season reveals Faust on Wednesday with Edvina Swartz Morse Severoni and Muratore Ludikar Ancona plus Mary Garden Giovanni Martinelli in Tosca on Friday. Marcoux delays his debut to Friday as Raffaele in The Jewels of the Madonna. Edouard Tournon conducts Faust. Moranzoni leads The Jewels of the Madonna and Tosca. Caplet conducts Tristan und Isolde. Lyford conducts Lucia di Lammermoor. Subscription sales enter final week with flexible options before single-seat sales start next week.
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Firefighters Burned Trying to Save Medford Home
A smoking pipe ignited the parlor curtains at 143 George street Medford. Mrs. Arthur L. Ryan lost time with her father George W. Frost Sr and his son George W. Frost Jr as they all tried to beat out the flames and suffered burns on hands and body.
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Thought Murphy Mistaken as New York Chief Executive
Watertown, N Y November 9 judges of the Circuit Court heard a native of India answer their question about who is the chief executive of the state with a confident reply naming Charles F Murphy. The man sought to change allegiance and his unexpected response amused the court.
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Mrs Purroy Mitchel Seeks Vote Amid Health Reform Drive
Mrs John Purroy Mitchel plans to vote but focuses on her broader suffrage aims while actively supporting health reform in New York City. She remains engaged in movements to improve public health and conditions in the metropolis.
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John Purroy Mitchel
New York Woman Strives to Win Ballot Access
A New York candidate pursues a ballot spot amid political maneuvering. The effort centers on her bid to secure a place on the ballot through party support and legal avenues.
Wife of the Mayor-Elect Emphasizes Home Life and Health Work
Mrs. Mitchel, wife of the new mayor of a major city, prioritizes home duties and health reforms for the poor over public speeches. She supports women's occupations, stresses adjusting to her husband's needs, and enjoys outdoor camping. the couple have no children nor pets. She remains a recognized beauty with a romance beginning at a dance.
Safe horse buying program offered by Work Horse Relief Association
The association helps buyers obtain reliable horses through letters to contracted dealers at 15 Beacon Street room 27 with no charge. It aims to shut down fraudulent dealers who drug worn-out horses. Its free hospital at 78 Northampton Street treats sick horses and accepts abandoned animals, with an animal rescue agent on site. Any Massachusetts veterinary surgeon may send a horse treated for a poor owner, and emergency cases are always welcomed.
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Northampton Street
Animal Rescue League
Massachusetts
Tango steps spoil home in Washington divorce case
In the District of Columbia Supreme Court Elsie M. Boyle seeks an absolute divorce from John M. Boyle. He answers by claiming she has risen as a tango dancer and terpsichorean artist and has attracted an undesirable class of persons.
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Elsie M. Boyle
John M. Boyle
Chicago Egg Price Slips to 48 Cents a Dozen
Chicago egg dealers report Boston buyers overpay for eggs as quotations in the city range from 45 to 48 cents a dozen for the best available stock. The market scene reflects Chicago prices and consumer figures amid the November report.
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Cows Blamed for Child Tuberculosis Link
Dr Theobald Smith warned at Harvard Medical School that about one quarter of pediatric tuberculosis cases in children under 12 stem from bovine tuberculosis. He urged district abattoirs with scientific inspection and showed European city examples.
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Theobald Smith
Harvard Medical School
Dreams unlock vault door in Nevada county drama
Miss Blanche Richardson deputy treasurer of Vernon county dreamed the safe combination for a lost vault in the treasurer's office. The door had been accidentally closed and arrangements were made to drill it, but the dream provided the correct figures and the door opened.
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Nevada
Blanche Richardson
Vernon County
Concert of 300 Players Raises Funds in Mechanics Building
A concert for Musicians' Mutual Belief Society drew 300 musicians under E Mollenhauer in Mechanics Building yesterday afternoon. Highlights included Schumann Traumerei and Handel Largo, with Cartwright baritone and encores like Gloria ate and Toreador Song. Despite poor weather, a large audience attended and a healthy sum was likely raised.
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E Mollenhauer
Mollenhauer
Schumann
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