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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1910
Page
7
Boston's City Council approved a new ordinance uniting the street water and engineering divisions into a single department named Public Works. The move aims to streamline city services and oversight under one agency.
A new ordinance, effective Feb 1, will form the city’s largest department with 3500 employees under one Commissioner of Public Works earning 9000 yearly. The plan, championed by the Mayor, faced strong opposition from supporters and some council factions, while others backed consolidation. Superintendent Rourke noted overstaffing in one department but would not remove personnel.
George Taggart, conductor of the Glasgow Select Choir, was honored with a complimentary banquet at the City Club by the Scots Charitable Society. Alexander McGregor presided, Walter Ballantyne spoke in place of the mayor, and Robert Pirie extended the Scots welcome. Taggart thanked the assembled guests after the reception.
The Victor and West-Mignon recitals at Henry F. Miller Piano Company warerooms yesterday drew a large Boston audience. Caruso’s voice on Victor machines was heard by many, while Paderewski’s piano playing impressed attendees. Recitals continue today and tomorrow.
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