Fin Com Hits Hibbard on Coal Contract Flaws
The commission finds no criminal liability but criticizes Superintendent Mullen for lax adherence to contract terms. It flags misrepresentation of coal sources, argues the city overpaid for substandard coal, and notes a 1909 series of warnings. An amended contract guarantees best quality coal from selected Pocahontas mines with fixed ash and BTU standards.
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Pocahontas
Coal Company
Pocahontas Flat Top
Mullen replies to Fin Commission charges
John F. Fitzgerald quotes Mullen denying contract misstatements and defending coal deliveries. He argues penalties were proper, cites city tests and rail weight slips, and claims no loss to the city. He calls for public discussion to answer Finance Commission findings.
Mullen Charges Finance Commission Misstated Facts
Superintendent of Supplies J Edwards Mullen defends against Finance Commission findings, accusing misquoting and crediting City Chemist Wilson. He asserts pre November safeguards on coal contracts, notesianalysis by the city chemist and penalties for coal failing to meet minimum standards. He contends the commission ignored stricter enforcement and contract scrutiny.
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Finance Commission
Commission
Wilson
J. Edward Mullen
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days by PazOointment Claim
Guaranteed to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in 14 days or money back. Advertisement promises drastic relief with PazOintment at 5 cents.
Fitzgerald Clarifies Ten Thousand Dollar Campaign Plan
In a detailed letter Fitzgerald probes the rival’s meaning about a ten thousand dollar campaign cap. He argues the limit should cover all expenditures by any party or group and asserts his own funds would not come from public service or other corporations. He cites sworn municipal records from 1905 and 1907 to counter claims of inflated spending.
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Pocahontas
Chamber of Commerce
Finance Commission
Wilson
Massachusetts Bonding Company
Deer Island
Mullen
Commission
Jia
Hibbard
Citizens’ Municipal League
City Hall
John F. Fitzgerald
Washington Street
Boston
Democratic Party
Sour Stomach After Thanksgiving Dinner Remedy Ad
Sour Stomach After Thanksgiving Dinner Let Dyspeplets sweeten it. These sugar-coated tablets act quickly and avoid alkali after-effects. In demand for indigestion heartburn nausea and wind in stomach. 10c 50c or 1 a box. From C I Hood Co Lowell Mass.
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C. I. Hood CO
Lowell
Mass
Osmo-Chemic Physicians Offer Free Month Treatment
Osmo-Chemic Physicians at 18 Boylston Street announce a limited time offer ending Nov 27 providing one month of treatment and medicines free for all new or renewing patients, plus free consultation and X ray exam. The ad lists numerous health issues claimed curable by their new discovery.
Osmo-Chemic Physicians Offer Free X Ray Consultation
A notice invites readers to start treatment at Osmo-Chemic Physicians, Room 10, No. 18 Boylston Street by November 27 for a free consultation examination with perfected X-Ray and a month of treatment. Only two days left.
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Boylston St
Luby Bros
Storrow to Reply After Reading Fitzgerald Letter
Mr Storrow learned of the Fitzgerald letter by telephone late last night and said he would read it in full before replying. He indicated he would have a statement today following his review of the contents.
Bride Defeats Three Robbers in Saloon Brawl
Mrs. Annie Durkis a new bride known for her strength defeated two of three robbers and sat on the third in a saloon she owned in East St Louis. Her friend Miss Julia Zulink helped restrain the second robber. All three suspects are jailed.
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ST. Louis
Annie Durkis
East St. Louis
Julia Zulink
Miss Zulink
Chadbourne
Trinity M. E. Cne
Cambridge Streets
Eas Cambridge
Cronin
Boston
Mary Cronin
John J. Cronin
James F. Cronin
Fitzgerald
Boston City Hospital
John J
Garrett and
Hannah Fitzgerald
John and
Dennis Bohen
Buffalo
N. Y
Bennington Street
Church of the Sacred Heart
Fitton Council
K. of C
Grinley
Brighton
Navy
George G. Grinley
Catherine
Thomas Grinley
Lynch
Sore Street
St. Anthony's Church
Herlihy
Brockton
Edward J. Herlihy
St. Edward’s Church
Montello
South Station
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Salem
Mass
Miklay
South Boston
Nav
Annie
Andrew Miklay
Mortimer
Sarah J
Michael Mortimer
North End
Eset Sixth Street
St. Eulalia’s Church
O’connell
Mary B
Peter H
Margaret M. O'Connell
Ettridge
Bremen Street
Sacred Heart Church
Quick
Cambridge
John F. Quick
Chapel
Cambridge Cemetery
Redfern
Jamaica Plain
Ann
Justinian Redfern
Somerville
Dalrymple Street
Saunders
West Roxbury
Wlliam Saunders
Washington Street
Sinnett
Roxbury
Glifton
B. Sinnett
St. John's Church
Tremont Street
Worth
Winter Hill
Tl Thompson Jones-Worth
Nara Worth
Charlestown
Vuneral
George H. Pendergast
Broadway
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Storrow
Mullin
Emerson
Claim City
Supply Department
Old Finance Commission
Matthews
Hart
Collins
Jackson
Dorr
Messrs. Manley and Sullivan
Whinery
New York
Harrison's
Washington St
Corner Beach
New York City
Teds
Cassimeres
Glastonbury
Vtateu WlasStennary Uuulluuctwwcal
Pvee Ee
Washington St. Corner Beach
Fin
Bessie
Wilson Bros
Court Street
Court
Boylston Street
Tremont St
Houghton & Duttea
Amazon
Boston Lodge No
B. P. C. Ellis
Timothy J. McGrath
Brook Avenue
St. Paul's Church
Jose Anderson
Woodward Park
Oward Avenue
George H. Johnson
Daniel J. Kane
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