Continental Clothing House praised in Post ads and Somerville race
The Post features a half page ad from Continental Clothing House detailing strong sales of Fleisher Bros. overcoats and praise for Post advertising. The piece describes the store’s large Boylston building, extensive stock, and customer service. It also reports on Somerville mayoral race tensions between A P A factions and fusion movements led by Albion A. Perry with Republicans split and local committee activities shaping the contest.
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Continental Clothing House
Boston
Globe
Post
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Dows
America
Masons
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Somerville
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F. Davis
Liberal Movement
Albion A. Perry
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Hap
United Pain Crafs
A’ PB
George F. Hoar
Caphoree
Ilmedia
Bowman
Cops
Lana
Boxing Matches Canceled in Worcester
The Worcester and Suffolk Athletic Club announces that tonight’s boxing bouts are declared off. No rescheduled date is given and members are advised to seek refunds or further notices.
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Worcester and Suffolk Athletic Alube
Quincy on Curtis acceptance letter criticizes city reforms
Josiah Quincy argues Mayor Curtis’s changes in city departments were selectively pursued, citing a chaotic building program, political influence, and nonproductive consolidations. He calls for non political, business like expenditure of funds and presses for public discussion of municipal questions in Boston.
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Josiah Quincy
Curtis
Boston
Boston Voters Addressed As Curtis Rehearses Changes
Mayor Curtis writes to Boston voters outlining ten administrative changes from legislation urged by his recommendation. Changes include a board of election commissioners, consolidation of fire water and public institutions departments, and transfer of milk vinegar and provisions inspectors to the Board of Health. Abolition of the Board of Survey and the Architect department are noted, with mixed support and concerns from real estate and city officials. Continued on Page 3.
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Curtis
Quincy
Accom- Lester
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Atwood
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Boston
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City Engineer
O’brien
Board of Street Commissioners
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Smee
Harris
Ferent
Art Commission
Post denies shooting Farrar and Barrett confession revealed
The Post reports Barrett’s long silence ends with a confession aimed at clearing his name and shielding his wife from harassment. Barrett, a burglar, claims he seeks a new trial to prove innocence and recounts his background as a fisherman from England and horse trader before emigrating to the United States. He alleges Chaffey and associates attacked his reputation.
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