Open Letter Criticizes City Building Reorg and Mayor Curtis
Josiah Quincy argues that abolishing the city architect department and consolidating agencies under Mayor Curtis has delayed school construction and increased political influence. He notes higher costs, disrupted operations, and warns against further debt while urging businesslike, nonpolitical budgeting and veto scrutiny to protect taxpayers.
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Curtis
Architect’s Department
Architect Department
Atwood
Wheelwright
Wheel- Wright
Water Department
Commonwealth
J. J. McCarthy
Democratic Party
Ineteen
Heath
Messrs
Cutter and Jackson
Fire Department
Finance Commission
Regal Toe shoe line expands across major cities
An 1847 catalog promotes the Regal Toe shoe in Black Russia Calf, Enamel, and Patent Calf with close edge. Priced at $3.50, the item is offered in multiple styles and sold through stores in New York, Brooklyn, Washington, Pittsburgh, Providence, Baltimore, Brockton and Brockton Mass factory listings.
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Russia
Nassau St
New York
Broadway
Fulton St
Brooklyn
F St
N. W
Washington
Fifth Ave
Pittbourg
Dorrance St
Providence
Baltimore St
Baltimore
North Main St
Brockton
Brockton, Mass
Two Mayoral Candidates Compared in Boston Democrats View
The piece profiles Curtis and Quincy as mayoral contenders two weeks from voting, noting Curtis as Bowdoin and a Bowdoin law fan with leisure time and sociable traits, while Quincy is Harvard educated, athletic, energetic, modest, and practical. It contrasts lifestyles, social circles, endurance, and temperament.
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Curtis
Bowdoin
Boston University
Quincy
Harvard
Law School
Fear Quincy
Ay Curtis
Boston Democrats
Harvard Beaten by Philadelphia Whist Club in Cambridge
The Harvard whist team lost to the Philadelphia Whist Club five six to eighteen tricks in Cambridge Saturday night. Philadelphia led 720 to 66 after 108 hands with wins of four, seven, and seven tricks in the rounds. Harvard lineup included Denison Arnold Brown Peck Thurston Booth. Philadelphia's side featured Hill Watson Lowery Neff Hawley Edwards with Bouve refereeing.
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Harvard
W. T. Denison
J. D. Arnold
E. H. Brown
J. H. Peck
L. S
Dr. J. S. Neff
W. A. Hawley
BE. L. Edwards
Mr. Li M. Bouve
Boston
Barrett's Boston Confession of Hidden Systemic Injustice
A prisoner asserts his innocence in a Boston case, denounces his trial as unfair, and claims lawyers and prosecutors manipulated evidence. He alleges no gunman action by him, disputes Chaffey blame, vows to reveal truth in court, and pleads public sympathy and jury access to counter a supposed conspiracy. He insists he could not speak at trial and challenges misrepresented footprints and burglaries linked to his name.
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Boston
Farrar
James Farrar
Lincoln
Chaffey
London
James Stevens Chaffey
Post For Justice and Sympathy
Chaffey Refuses Interview at Charles Street Jail
A Boston Post reporter sought out Chaffey at Charles street jail to request a interview about Barrett’s statement. Sheriff O'Brien said Chaffey would not see anyone but would relay messages. The reply dated Nov 24 1890s states he has nothing to say at present, signed by Chaffey or his attorney.
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Post
Charles Street
Chaffey
O’brien
Barrett
Ree Chaffey
Boston Post
Japan to invade United States says Daily Report
A San Francisco story claims Japan plans invasion via factory agents. It cites a Kobe based firm offering San Francisco merchants large orders and shows a dramatic price cut across staple goods. Investigation notes an unprecedented sales push and cheap production advantage.
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San Francisco
The
Daily Report
Japan
United States
Kobe
Hiogo
Sunken wreck reported by incoming vessel near Queenstown
An incoming vessel reports a sunken wreck near Queenstown with a mast visible above water and obstruction noted to navigation. Authorities warn of hazards to ships and are assessing the site for safety and salvage options.
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Queenstown
Sale
Sa Ous
Somerville Campaign Focuses on A. P. A. Issue
In Somerville a heated political race centers on the A. P. A. with Albion A. Perry denouncing the order and rival Davis denying bigoted aims. Perry, a longtime local businessman with a pharmacy and banking record, rivals Davis, who has legislative and city government experience and support from the A. P. A. A public rally in West Somerville and several others are planned as the campaign tests whether the city will be governed by an open or oath-bound organization.
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American Protective Association
Perry
Citizens
Order
Post
Davis
Albion A. Perry
Somerville
Standish
John C
Mary B. Perry
Monmouth Academy
Lewiston
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy
Charles H. Crane
Crane & Perry
East Somerville
Winter Hill
West Somerville
Boston University School of Law
Common’ Council
Pope
Somerville National Bank
Columbian Hall
New England
A- P.a.-Ism
Central Campaign Committee
George A. Bruce
J. B. Viall
J. Frank Wellington
Frank Wild
J. F. Hathaway
M. W. Carr
Bruce
A. A. Perry
Selwyn Z. Bowman
E. H. Capen
Tufts College
Morgan & Wright tour brings new quick-repair tire to Boston
A party from Morgan & Wright Chicago arrives in Boston by special car on November 18 to showcase a new quick-repair bicycle tire. The demo targets dealers and riders with a 7:30 to 9:30 pm reception at Columbus Avenue station. The tire promises a permanent roadside repair in six minutes without hurrying, identified by a red valve stem. Souvenirs for ladies are planned and a pamphlet illustrated from life will be distributed.
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Morgan & Wright
Chicago
Canada
Gulf
Atlantic Coast
Missouri River
Boston
Columbus Avenue Station
Dts
Citizens party rallies move through wards in city
Union square Ward 2 hosts a rally presided by Charles S Lincoln with Rev Capen Bowman Bruce and Perry among speakers. A third rally is set for Odd Fellows Hall Winter Hill Ward 3 with speakers undecided. Ward 1 rally canceled due to space. attendees will join Ward 2 or 3 events.
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Ward 1
Boxing Gossip and Big Boxing Night in New York
Ex-champion James J Corbett praises footballs rough edge and athletic value after Yale verses Princeton. In New York Athletic Club and Star A C venues, six professional bouts entertain crowds with knocking outs and decisive points. Contests for LaBlanche Hennessey and a Lynn show teased, train times advised. refs and matchups outlined by Harry Hutchins.
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James J. Corbett
James J
Yale
Princeton
New York Athletic Club
McPartland
Frank Bryant
Bryant
Jim Caulfield
George Justice
Br. C. Campbell
Harry Kyle
Frank Zimpfer
Buffalo
Dave O'Connor
Paterson
N. J
Sammy Kelly
Jimmy Kaveney
Darby McGowan
Kelly
Star A. C
Long Island City
William McDermott
H. Fitzsimmons
Pat Murphy
J. McDermott
Standard A. C
New York
Lynn
Union Station
Bill Daly
Spike Sullivan
Spike
Harry Hutchins
Fanny Cohen, 88, Breaks Wrist in Fall at Home Visit
Fanny Cohen, 88, of 37 Wall Street, fell downstairs at 73 West Fourth Street in South Boston while visiting friends last evening, breaking her right wrist. Dr Tracy set the bone and she was sent home.
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Fanny Cohen
Wall Street
West Fourth Street
Boston
Dr,. Tracy
Fire destroys Unwin Brothers printing works in Surrey
A large fire at Unwin Brothers printing works in Chilworth Surrey destroyed the press room and vast quantities of manuscripts and printed matter. The loss is estimated at 40,000 pounds with extensive damage to the facility and neighboring stock. Fire brigades contained the blaze after hours of effort, with no immediate reports of injuries.
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London
Chilworth
Surrey
Unwin Brea
Prin
Gre
Loew
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REGAL
Josiah Quincy
Ander
Boston Woven Hose and Rubber Co
Devonshire ST
Mayor Curtis
Turkey
Schlitz Milwaukee Beer
Arnold & Co
Deinhard
Jos
Samuel
Edward Farrar
Edward
John
John Farrar
Tower Hill
Pure Pgh Fame
Saene Mole
Hal Gquas
Olsin
Morgan Awright Tires
Consolidated Portrait Co
Copartuseabil
P. H. Neu
Joel Jacq
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