Curley Conference Order Defeated In Boston Council
The Boston City Council debated establishing a Greater Boston. Councillor Curley pushed for immediate action but the motion was defeated on a tie vote. Support favored establishing a greater Boston while opponents doubted feasibility among neighboring towns.
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Attridge
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Boston Leaders Split Over Greater Boston Expansion
Lawrence Minot of the Good Government Association urges a cautious federation of Boston with surrounding towns arguing for an equitable district and long term study. Thomas W. Lawson counters by opposing annexation citing residency and tax concerns while warning against a proclaimed Big Boston.
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Oshkosh
Kalamazoo
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Greater Boston idea split on pride and taxes
The discussion frames Boston’s potential merger with nearby communities as a divisive issue. Arguments favoring union note shared benefits, while objections fear loss of local identity and tax concerns. Leaders propose a commissioned study and a conference of regional leaders to map a feasible plan.
Ex Mayor Larrabee Opposes Idea in Melrose Debate
Ex mayor John Larrabee of Melrose criticizes a proposed idea, saying public sentiment in Melrose is decidedly against it and that the city cannot support the measure at this time.
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Dill of Melrose backs city governance voice for Boston
Jesse A. Dill of Melrose says he is heartily in favor of the idea. He notes many suburbanites have business interests in Boston and should have a voice in Boston government. He believes adoption would benefit all concerned.
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Charles Fisher
Somerville
John J. McCarthy
Boston
Frederick J. Sheehan
Thomas W. Lawson
Lynn
Greater Boston
Ralph S. Bauer
Melrose
Larrabee
Jesse A. Dill
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Jesse’ A. Dill
Bauer to Lynn First Says Greater Boston Unlikely
Ralph S. Bauer, president of the Lynn Board of Trade, argues Lynn cannot be part of Greater Boston due to its geography and distance. He says his energy is focused on a Greater Lynn concept and questions affiliation with nearby cities like Everett, Chelsea, Somerville, and Cambridge.
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Chelsea
Somerville
Cambridge
Fragmented editorial on Boston liquor policy and city boundaries
The text discusses Mayor Fitzgerald aging, a possible City of Boston bridge joining nearby cities, and the impact on liquor regulation. It notes ward voting and suggests Greater Boston might keep current boundaries for liquor issues if cities unite.
Sheehan backs Greater Boston plan union of city and suburbs
Frederick J. Sheehan of South Boston endorses uniting Boston with its suburbs as the path to a bigger, better city. He cites Chicago and New York as successful models and believes Boston will gain similarly from amalgamation.
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Max Henry Newman Advocates Boston as Global City
Newman urges adoption of the Greater Boston idea calling Boston one of the country’s most important financial and historical hubs and argues it should become a leading world city. He frames Boston as central to national prestige and economic strength.
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J. H. Snowe
Victor
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