Coal Deal Hearings Reveal 300 Vote Bribe Tied to Alderman
Boston Finance Commission hearings disclosed a memo from W. K. Niver Coal Co stating it would deliver 300 votes for Aldermanic candidate Flanagan. Witnesses testified coal contracts with Georges Creek and New River designations were often poor in quality, lacking bids, and paid at inflated rates.
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Klous
James Donovan
Alderman Flanagan
Henry J. Williams
New River
Georges Creek
Sughrue
H. G. King
New York City
City of Boston
John B. Biemiller
South Ferry
City of
Cure of Eczema with Cuticura Remedies in Vermont
John B. Moore of Chester Vermont reports five year eczema trouble worsened two years ago with swollen eyelids and cracked skin. After using Cuticura Soap Ointment Resolvent Pills he experiences instant relief and complete cure within a month, at a fraction of doctors' costs.
Cure for Dandruff Reported by Ore. Man after Cuticura Use
A. A. Bullock of Greenville Oregon describes twenty years of severe dandruff. After trying doctors and tonics he used Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent. He reports itching relief after first treatment and full cure after two Resolvent bottles and two Cuticura Ointment boxes.
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A. A. Bullock
Greenville
Ore
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Columbus Ave
Boston
Cuticura
Coal contract row in Boston ends with B M taking shipment
At a Finance Commission hearing in Boston the city’s $3.85 a ton coal contract with Hatfield & Hilles was found unsuitable and rejected by the Elevated. Boston & Maine finally bought the coal at $3 a ton after a chemist’s test. Edwin M. Alden, a wholesale coal dealer, testified and drew attention with his rapid remarks. The session opened in the Mason street school committee rooms.
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Boston
Boston Elevated
Boston & Maine
Finance Commission
Mason Street
Hatfield & Hilles
Philadelphia
Edwin M. Alden
Milk Street
Alden
Coal agent Klous in graft inquiry at hearings
The Finance Commission seeks answers about Maurice H. Klous of Brookline agent for W. K. Niver Coal Co. and his ties to aldermen and other dealers. A subpena summons him as a witness after a Telegram to Purchasing Agent Mitchell raised questions about political connections and familiarity with city officials.
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Klaus
Bill Woods
Klous
Brighton
James H. Doyle
Mitchell
Old Orchard
the Post
Farley
New York
Mr. Price
The
River Coal Company
Maurice H. Klous
Brookline
W. K. Niver Coal Company
Mr. Klous
Billy’’ Woods
Jim’’ Doyle
Finances Commission
City Hall
Billy Woods
Jim Doyle
Mr. Klaus
Finance Commission
Mr. Mitchell
Commission
Hayes Felt Hurt After Corridor Scene Outside Hearings
A minor incident occurred in the corridor outside the coal contracts hearings where Health Commissioner Hayes encountered ex-Congressman John A. Sullivan and other finance committee members, witnessed by several spectators.
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Finance Committee
Hayes
John A. Sullivan
Congress
Man William S McNary confronts hearing room over witness treatment
In a corner conversation William S McNary tells Mr Sullivan that the hearing room is hostile to honest men and vows to come with legal counsel. He claims city department heads are being ruined and denounces witness treatment as outrageous.
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Williams
Sughrue
Mitchell
Mr. Alden
Bridgewater
Alden
Charles Carr
Hatfield & Hilles
Metropolitan Coal Company
Corr
William S. McNary
Mr. Sullivan
Mr. Hayes
Seaver Beats Day In Tri State Tennis Singles
In Cincinnati on September 4, R. C. Seaver the Massachusetts champion defeated J. Floyd Day 6-2 6-4 in the Tri State tennis tournament men s singles, a notable upset that continued the day s play.
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Cincinnati
J. Floyd Day
R. C. Seaver
Massachusetts
Spend Your Own Money Your Own Way
A dealer who substitutes when you ask for an advertised article assumes you cannot spend your own money. The item urges readers to insist on paying for what they want and to demand the advertised product rather than a substitute.
20 year old Tatrault faces multiple court actions
In Attleboro Lawrence Tatrault awaiting transport to New Bedford jail for a 60 day probation violation and larceny of 128 dollars, is served divorce papers. He must appear in October for libel and in November for a grand jury on the larceny charge.
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Attleboro
New Bedford
Lawrence Tatrault
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William Thompson
John S. Farley
Murray Hill Hotel
Thompson
Edwin S. Morse
Hatfield & Hilles Coal Company
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Niver Company
Buffalo Creek
New River Coal
Michael J. Mitchell
W. K. River Coal Company
Mr. Sughrue
Niver
George W. Koch
William T. Barnes
Institute of Technology
O'Shea
Leahy
William J. Sheils
Jim'’ Doyle
Ferry Department
Iver Coal Company
Mass
Daniel L. Flanagan
W. K. Uiver Coal CO
M. H. Klous
Donovan
Matthews
Mr. Williams
Barnes
Addie Morrill
Sewer Department
J. E. Lewis
Chelsea
West Roxbury
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South Boston
Deer Island
O.K
Elevated
Joseph Grady
N. Y. University Medical College
Fort Hamilton
N. Y
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Milford
Margaret Middleton Smith
Geevah
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Ireland
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Wey
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London
Colf Department
Npa
Etematist
Washington and
Summer Streets
Boston, U.S.A
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Ceylon
Formosa
Orloff
Chase & Sanborn’s Teas
Kingsley Held
Kingsley
Station 9
Richard J. Lee
Roxbury
Murray
Leo
R. G. Evans
Washington Street
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Morris
Frank Ferdinand
Warren Sts
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