City Buildings Dept Faces Reorganization and Cost Cuts
Finance Commission urges concentration of authority in public buildings, cut staff, and probe janitor and school committee systems. The report cites 83 buildings under the department and notes waste in furniture purchases from favored firms and noncompetitive contracting. It calls for abolishing the South Boston ambulance station and transferring clock care to the fire department.
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Public Buildings Department
South
Boston
Finance Commission
Democratic City Committee
Law Department
Ward 8
City Hall
Wareham Street
Electric Light Company
South Boston
Fire Department
Taunton Man Severely Injured by Street Car
Joseph Russell aged 55 of 13 Forest Avenue Taunton was hit and run over while alighting from a street car and crossing another at a turnout between Taunton and Brockton. He suffered nearly severed legs crushed head and several broken ribs and was taken to Taunton Hospital.
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Taunton
Joseph Russell
Forest Avenue
Brockton
Dr McCosh May Recover From Injuries After Runaway
Dr Andrew G McCosh son of Princeton University’s late president was seriously injured in a runaway accident yesterday and may recover according to reports from New York on November 29.
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New York
Andrew G. McCosh
Princeton University
Robbers Steal Jewelry From Malden Home
Burglars entered the home of Mrs. Mary L. Robbins at 26 Mt Vernon Street while her family attended church, stealing about $200 worth of jewelry and valuables.
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Malden
Mary L. Robbins
Mt. Vernon Street
GOLD DUST AID FOR HARD CLEANING DUTIES
Floors and woodwork resist cleaning as dirt penetrates every crevice. A tablespoon of GOLD DUST in scrubbing water promises to scour dirt grease and germs from all surfaces while reducing bending and scrubbing effort.
64th Anniversary Observed at Church of the Advent
The Rev William Harman Van Allen marked the 64th anniversary of the Church of the Advent with a sermon on The Story of the Parish He noted the church as the first Free Episcopalian in New England and traced its origin to a 1814 Boston incident when a Congregationalist found an Episcopalian prayer book and sought a matching church The congregation began in West End rooms.
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William Harman van Allen
S.T.D
Church of the Advent
Massachusetts
New England
Boston
West End
Bulgaria Seeks Independence Amid Turmoil and Optimism
Sofia Nov 29 M Malinoff president of the Council said Bulgaria views the situation with optimism though direct understanding with Turkey is unlikely. He said Bulgaria finances are sound and its army strong enough to resist Turkish demands as it awaits recognition of independence while avoiding offence to Europe and Macedonia.
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Sofia
M. Malinoff
Council
Bulgaria
Turkey
Europe
Macedonia
Negotiations at Risk Amid Austria Turkey Tension
A Times despatch from Constantinople reports growing Austria Turkey tension. The departure of Austrian ambassador Marquis Pallavicini signals a likely rupture of talks unless Turkey acedes to Austria demand for boycott suppression through Porte interference.
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London
The
Times
Constantinople
Austria
Turkey
Pallavicini
Porte
Venezuelan President Castro Sails to France Stirring French Papers
Paris reports say President Castro of Venezuela sailed for France and French newspapers protest his landing at Bordeaux.
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Paris
Castro
Venezuela
France
Bordeaux
Pacific fortifications at Talcahuano inaugurated by Montt
President Montt inaugurated new fortifications at Talcahuano port strengthening it as the strongest Pacific coast port in South America. The ceremony marks the completion of the works and highlights Talcahuano’s enhanced strategic role.
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Valparaiso
Talcahuano
Montt
Pacific
South America
Charles Boomer Dies by Self Inflicted Shot at Home
Duxbury reports Charles Boomer aged 60 died by suicide at his residence today after a period of ill health. The death is noted as self inflicted with no other persons involved. Further details were not released.
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Duxbury
Charles Boomer
Glidden Secures Land for Airship Station Project
Charles J. Glidden took options on three parcels for Boston to New York airship stations, including a Cambridge site near Harvard Bridge, a Commonwealth avenue plot, and a Newton Centre lot for the dirigible. The project aims to start passenger service May 1 and establish a permanent organization by January 1.
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New York
Charles J. Glidden
Cambridge
Harvard Bridge
Commonwealth Avenue
Allston Golf Club
Newton Boulevard
Newton Centre
Captain Baldwin
Glidden
Boston
South Framingham
Quarantine Orders After Rabid Dog Spreads Fear
In Waltham on Nov 29 a suspected mad dog caused a four hour scare. Police confirm three bite victims Ralph Kenny John Mahoney and Ralph E Bol ton while others may be bitten. The dog was chased by Mayor Walker and killed by John Ready who sent its head to Harvard Medical School for rabies testing. Bites may send the children to New York for Pasteur treatment and a muzzling order for all dogs will be proposed.
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Waltham
Ralph Kenny
John Mahoney
Ralph E. Bolton
Walker
Main Street
John Ready
Bacon Street
Ready
Harvard Medical School
New York
Birt's Head Wash Promises Clean Scalp and Hair Health
An advertorial touts scalp cleanliness as essential to stop hair loss and disease spread. It claims daily washing with Birt's Head Wash removes dirt dandruff and germs, leaving the scalp moist and hair glossy, and urges readers to trust physician opinion.
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Lassar
Birt
Miners' Bodies Recovered AfterMarianna Mine Disaster
Twenty five bodies were recovered from the Pittsburg Buffalo Coal Company mine at Marianna forty miles south of Pittsburg. Most victims were mutilated or dismembered. A second explosion is feared due to lingering gas in the mine after yesterday's blast that killed many and darkened the town.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Pittsburg-Buffalo Coal Company
Marianna
Here
Anti Austrian Riot in Rome Draws Massive Rally
About 20 000 people gathered in a mass meeting to condemn Austrian policy. Three deputies delivered violent speeches. Rioters tried to storm the Austrian embassy but were stopped by troops guarding the area.
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Rome
Austria
Patti's Farewell Sung Again at Albert Hall
London audiences hear veteran soprano Adelina Patti 65 perform a farewell concert at Albert Hall. Eight thousand worshipers fill the venue as the event marks another farewell in her long career.
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London
Adelina Patti
Albert Hall
Death toll in mine disaster rises above 188
Miners and others familiar with the workforce say the death list will exceed the company estimate of 138 by at least 50. Some bodies are missing limbs or heads while others show burns bruises and cuts. Two men found today were suffocated with no visible injuries. Washington county coroner convened a jury to probe the deaths and adjourned until all remains are recovered.
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Washington County
Burkett Found Dead in Newcastle Hotel
E D Burkett of Massachusetts representing the Whitney Law Corporation was found dead in a Newcastle New Brunswick hotel Saturday afternoon. He had been in Newcastle several days and had been ill.
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ST. John
N. B
Newcastle
E. D. Burkett
Massachusetts
Whitney Law Corporation
Man Claims 21 Murder Trials Since Arrival
Atoka Oklahoma November 29 on the witness stand in a cattle theft trial William Colbert a Negro testified he had been tried on 21 murder charges since arriving here He was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary on the cattle theft conviction.
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Atoka
Okla
William Colbert
Captain Henry Smart Dead After 64 Years At Sea
Captain Henry N. Smart a 12 year Cham ber of Commerce night watchman died at 170 Curtis Street West Somerville He sailed square riggers around the oceans from Searsport Maine to Boston He was born in Searsport Maine 64 years ago and leaves a widow a son and a daughter He belonged to the Mariners Lodge of Masons in Searsport and to Post 66 G A R in Medford
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Henry N. Smart
Chamber of Commerce
Curtis Street
West Somerville
Searsport
Commercial Wharf
Boston
Mariners’ Lodge of Masons
Post 66, G. A. R
Medford
Riots Fueled by Lantern Cartoons Hit Hongkong Stores
Advices received by the steamer Impress of Japan say anti boycott riots in Hongkong were sparked by insulting cartoons on Japanese lanterns outside stores announcing the boycott’s end. The report arrives from Victoria British Columbia dated November 29.
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Victoria
B. C
Impress of
Japan
Hongkong
Lawson Funds Johnson Campaign by Lawson Donation
Thomas W. Lawson of Boston donated 1000 dollars to Governor Johnson’s campaign fund. Lawson had previously offered to raise a large fund if the Johnson Bryan ticket won the nomination at the Denver convention.
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ST. Paul
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
Johnson
Denver
Lawson
Johnson and
Bryan
Auto Census Ordered for German Cars in War Prep
Berlin discloses a War Department plan to census all motor vehicles owned by German subjects in preparation for possible European war. The measure aims to seize vehicles for army use if conflict arises.
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Berlin
Germany
War Department
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