Immigration Office Faces Liquor Inquiry and Doubtful Tests
Reports claim a Boston immigration department inquiry examined intoxication, inefficiency, and discipline. Commissioner Delehanty denies a formal investigation, while Treasury Inspector Thomas O’Neil’s report is held in Washington. Officials suggest dissent and secrecy surrounded the case as questions probe officers’ conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Post
Delehanty
Prospect Street
Boston
These Goods Must Be Sold At Greatly Reduced Prices
An advertising note warns shoppers of a stock sale with heavily reduced prices on clothing. It claims the garments are only slightly smoke damaged but still reliable and guaranteed, while emphasizing that no fire damaged items will be sold and urging early inspection to maximize savings.
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Husheng
David
Goliath
Defender and Valkyrie lightening eyed for race measures
Reports from New York detail Defender and Valkyrie loading and lightening work ahead of trial races. Defender’s load water line tops near 89.8 feet with 12.18 square feet sail area and 100.10 feet racing length, while Valkyrie undergoes rapid stripping to approach 90 feet load water line and about 12,500 square feet sail area.
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New York
Lord Dunraven
Cup Committee
New York Yacht Club
Mr. Iselin
Valkyrie
Mardi Gras River Parade and School Board Tensions
A bustling riverfront procession lights the night with Venetian floats and fans, led by the steam launch Jewett bearing dignitaries. A fiery tableau titled The Fire Worshippers captivates viewers as Japanese lanterns glow and bands play. Separate notes discuss Dorchester area school overcrowding, reluctance to expand facilities, and ongoing criticism of the School Board amid annexation-era growth.
Waltham Night Lights Up Charles River Carnival
Waltham’s river carnival dazzled 20 000 spectators with a glowing Charles River illuminated by lanterns and electric lights. Floats ranged from a sea serpent entry by Dr. Greenwood to a bridge scene by Greenman Edmonds and Wilcox, with Y M C A and Company F camp displays and gun salutes delighting crowds.
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Milton
Sibille Banks
Greenwood
Brooklyn
Messrs. Greenman
Edmonds and Wilcox
Young Men’s Association
Crowded Boston Schools Face Crowding Woes
Emily Fifield of the School Board explains that thousands of children still wait for desks as the Boston schools show little improvement from opening day. The Legislature had provided facilities for better accommodations, but inactivity by the School Board persists amid crowded classrooms.
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Dorchester
Beate
Jamaica Plain
Roxbury
Roslindale
Matthews
Fifield
Post
Boston
Emily Fifield
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Myiothiet
Treasury
Immigration Department
Thomas H. Delehanty
Ral
New England
Union Hat Co
Hanover St., Cor
Union St
Chauncy-Hall School
Mass
Institute of Technology
Lloyd
Boyleton Street
Copley Square
John H. Pray
Boston Arlington Belmont
Braintree
Brookline
Cambridge Chelsea
Dedham Everett Holt
Hyde K Lexington Lynn Malden
Mediora
Melrose’ Milton
Needham
Newton Quincy
Washington ST
Boylston St
Summer St
Spitz Bros
Mork
Richard Peck
Lowell
Moody Street Bridge
Liberal
Sunday's Post
Venice
Jewett
O. E. Davies
A. W. Menns
W. R. Menns
Charles F. Holt
F. F. Paft
Fillebrown
Bertha Greeley
Julia B. Thompson
Ella Taft
N. V. Hyde
Waltham Canoe Club
Rand & Lynch
Harvey Ames
Illumination At
Waltham
Burdett
Vieltere
Charles River
Big River
Charles
Scholl
Ena
Kinc’s
Bohemian Beer
Longwood Avenue
Haverhill Street
Dalephone
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