Shepard Signatures Sparks Democratic Backlash Over Attorney General Bid
Frank C. Richardson, chairman of the Democratic State committee, denounces the incomplete nominating papers for Harvey N. Shepard as an outrage. He defends Shepard, rejects blame on himself, and calls for an investigation while noting Shepard’s strong support and a potential bench appointment.
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Frank C. Richardson
Democratic State Committee
Harvey N. Shepard
Democratic Organization
Richardson
Shepard
Essex County
MacDonald
State Committee
Shis
Rescued Man Suspected Firebug in Minot Street Blaze
Patrolman Hogarty rescued a half conscious man believed to be the arsonist who started a fire at 38 Minot Street. A turpentine jug lay in the gutter while authorities search the disappeared suspect. Tenants escaped to the roof as flames menaced the building. firefighters saved Max Weinbaum, 65, from the street.
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Hogarty
Station 3
Minot Street
Henry Obet
Adolph Bluestein
Jacob Weintroaub
Max Weinbaum
Essex Hotel Adds 3000 Feet of Property
The Terminal Hotel Trust secured 3000 feet of land adjoining the Hotel Essex for 125000 dollars. Planned alterations include an addition to the hotel, with James A Lowell acting as trustee conveying the property.
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Terminal Hotel Trust
Essex
James A. Lowell
Brockton Man Grows Giant Cucumbers in Garden
After reading a Readville cucumber story, L Perkins of 215 Crescent Street picked four giant cucumbers. The largest measured 14 1 1 8 inches and weighed about 3.25 pounds. He sold it to a Post reader and gave the others to the Post.
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Brockton
the Post
Readville
L. Perkins
Crescent Street
Post
Mayor Urges Bowles Name for Port Director
Governor Foss and Mayor Fitzgerald discussed the appointment of the port director. The job pays $4,000 yearly and may require selecting a candidate from abroad. Admiral Francis T. Bowles is the mayor’s personal pick, with other names like George Smith Michael Donovan Harriman and Robert Peabody in contention.
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Chamber of Commerge
George Smith
George W. R. Harriman
Boston
Michael F. Donovan
Warren Line
Robert S. Peabody
Park Commission
Mayor Refuses City Payment for Fourth of July Fireworks
The mayor states the city will not pay a $1000 Union Fireworks bill for the Fourth of July display at the Charles River Basin. The display drew criticism at the time and the company warned it would sue the city for the amount owed.
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Union
Charles Rior
Five Dorchester Girls Star in Tenean Beach Swim Meet
Five Dorchester girls led by Gertrude Gibson and Winnie Conley dominated the Tenean Beach municipal swimming day with wins in multiple events. The program featured regular races, exhibition events, high diving, hip diving, tub races, sailors dives, and underwater contests conducted by former world champion diver Charles Lind.
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Dorchester
Winnie Conley
Nellie Cummings
Marion Gibson
Gertrude Gibson
Nellie Rouchael
Tenean Beach
Charles Lind
Roderick Hogan
Henry Hazelton
Warren Jordan
Jim
Anna Hurley
Lillian Goodwin
Fred Murphy
John McKenna
Kenneth McManus
Mollie Rouchael
Weer
Penlog
Bernard v. Broderick Hogan
K McMenu
Fred
Lawrence
Children’s Day in Cambridge Finishes Summer Games
More than 1000 children and 2000 spectators attended Cambridge Field in East Cambridge for the final demonstration and field day. Mayor Barry and the Cambridge Playground Commission joined as special guests as boys and girls showcased baseball events, races, dances, and relay totals. Winners received medals, sweaters, and trophies for top finishers.
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Barry
Cambridge Playground Commission
Cambridg
Cambridge Field
East Cambridge
Sheehan
McKenzie
Igio
Snyder
Hinds
O’connor
Whittle
Sweeney
Duffy
Rindge School
Marconi Begins New Experiments in St John’s Harbor
Signor Guillermo Marconi, inventor of wireless telegraphy, starts a series of important experiments in St John’s Newfoundland today on the spot of his earliest tests ten years ago. The work’s nature is not disclosed but a powerful new station at the harbor entrance is believed to be planned during his stay.
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ST. John’s
N. F
Signor Guillamo Marconi
Signor Marconi
Powers Offers 50000 for City Estate in Newport
Senator James Powers of South Boston offers 50000 for the George F Parkman estate on Belle Vue avenue Newport Rhode Island. The bequest to Boston was placed by the late George F Parkman. Powers says he represents a syndicate planning an amusement enterprise for the 400. The bid tops Mrs Henry Oelrichs offer by 15000 but Mayor Fitzgerald resists selling for amusement purposes.
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James Powers
South Boston
George F. Parkman
Bellevue Avenue
Newport
R. I
Trinity for Inauguration at Trinity Church Boston
The installation of Rev L H Murelin D D as president of Boston University will be held at Trinity Church Copley square on the 20th. Rev Dillon Bronson D D, committee chair, reports a cordial letter from Rev Alexander Mann rector of Trinity Church offering the church and hoping the service strengthens the ties between two great Christian communions.
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L. H. Murelin
D. D
Boston University
Trinity Church
Copley Square
Dillon Bronson
Alexander Mann
Lb92
University
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Hanover
Portland
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Labor Day
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Yours Truly
Raymond
Brockton Man
E. L. Perkins
Bowles
Port of Boston
Cambridge
Marconi
Elm & Union
Canal
Trinity
Wae St. Stere
Hanover Street
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