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Safety Spot News Stand Sparks Park Square Debate
A 27 inch wide news stand sits on Park square island drawing mixed reactions from merchants and property managers. City officials deny issuing the permit while Louis Mishara defends the stand as a local convenience amid concerns it blocks visibility and endangers pedestrians and drivers. Public Works Commissioner Murphy vows to investigate permit origins.
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Park Square
Curley
Edward J. Murphy
Public Works Commission
Storrs J T. Durkee
Dillon
Street Commission
New York
Louis Mishara
Guardian of the Peace
Mhshara
Boston
Mishara
I. J. Moore
Sorosis Shoe Company
Washburn
Washburn & Co
Boylston Street
Murphy