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Leahy Angry Over Sughrue Probe Into City Coal Deals
The Boston Finance Commission hears on alleged loose methods in city coal purchases. Witnesses including Michael J. Mitchell describe contracts awarded without bids and ties to the W. K. Niver Coal Company led by Maurice Klaus. Questions focus on quality, quantities, and mayoral approvals amid mounting criticism of city procurement.
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Finance Commission
Fitzgerald
Ferry
Boston
W. K. Niver Coal Company
Maurice Hi. Klaus
W Willliam Thompson
Hatfield & Hillis
Mason Street
Nathan Matthews, Jr
Hop
John A. Sullivan
George A. O. Ernst
John B. Moors
Samuel Carr
George J. Crocker
Michael J. Mitchell
City of
Mitchell
Charlestown
Michael J. Sughrue
Ferry Department
Boston Coal Company
Sea View
Old Orchard
Bill Woods
Jim Doyle
M. EH
Klous
Mr. Mitchell
Old Orchard Point
Redberry Club
Mr. Klaus’ Company
Edwin S. Morse
Suffolk
Morse
Niver Company
D. Doherty
William J. Sheils
James J. Coughlin
Ife
Sheils
Collins
Mathews
Curtis
Quincy
Hart
Niver
Maurice H. Klaus
W. K. Niver
Sughrue
Boston Daily
Republic
Klaus
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