Coal Probe Again Faces Public Hearings in Boston
The Finance Commission resumes coal graft hearings in Boston tomorrow in the school board rooms. Officials expect more sensational disclosures about city coal purchases and mismanagement across departments. Michael J. Mitchell may testify again and Alderman Woods could return to the stand as the panel probes dealer manipulations and weight and measures issues.
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Finance Commission
Boston School Board
Boston
Michael J. Mitchell
William H. Woods
First Service of Bishop Feehan in Fall River Cathedral
Bishop Daniel F. Feehan officiated at St Marys Cathedral in Fall River in his first service since succeeding Bishop Stang. A full house heard a solemn mass with a distinguished clerical lineup and a choral program. Later, Catholic women and city leaders hosted receptions and gifts to honor the new bishop.
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Fall River
Daniel F. Feehan
St. Mary’s Cathedral
William Stang
Mgr. J. A. Prevost
Church of Notre Dame
Michael Cooke
St. Patrick's Church
A. R. Grosleau
A. G. S. Neves
New Bedford
John W. Quirk
Mortimer Downing
Christopher Hughes
Looby and
McKeon
Cassidy
J. M. Monnier
Gregorian
Garin
Benedictus
Guilmant
Bach
Felices Sensus
Laudate Dominum
Feehan
Academy of Music
Margaret Brennan
Margaret J. Hurley
Academy
Hugo A. Dubuque
Frank M. Silvia
John W. Cummings
Judge Woods
Taunton
Joseph T. Kenney
Bishop Feehan
Daniel Francis Feehan
Brookline Man to Wed Virginia Belle
Miss Helen Tucker of Richmond Virginia and Frank M Seamans a Brookline retiree plan a wedding. Seamans a longtime Brookline grocer operated the Harvard Square store before retirement. This will be his second marriage after the death of his first wife about a year ago.
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Helen ‘Tucker
Richmond
Bishop Tucker
Frank M. Seamans
Harvard Street
Brookline
Seamans
Harvard Square
Mr. Seamans
Expert Fox criticized by Boston sanitation unions
The Boston Sanitary and Street-Cleaning Department faced sharp charges from union speakers calling Richard T. Fox of Chicago dishonest and unfair. They accused him of malice and fabricating incidents while praising Superintendent Matt Cummings and noting eight hour workdays.
Italian Barbers Debate Union Membership
Six hundred Italian barbers gathered at the Snowhill and Prince streets hall to discuss trade matters and possible joining the Journeymen Barbers Union. Speakers included president Chris Mallen and agent Charles E. O'Donnell. A second meeting was set to decide on unionization.
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Snowhill
Prince Streets
Journeymen Barbers’ Union 180
Chris Mallen
Charles E. O'Donnell
Barbers’ Union
Thirteen To Get Disability Benefits
The Boston Lodge 97 Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen announced that eight of thirteen applicants for total disability benefits were granted. Total benefits amount to 10,800 dollars, 1850 dollars per beneficiary, after Dr. J. H. Hobson of Cleveland examined all claims. P. J. Moran organized the lodge and aided in clerical work.
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Boston Lodge
Brotherhood of Railroad
J. H. Hobson
Cleveland
Ohio
Grand Lodge
P. J. Moran
Hobson
Boston Building Trades Council elects new officers
James A. Haley was yesterday re elected president of the Boston Building Trades Council. The other officers elected are Vice president Hugh M. Sweeney of the Paperhangers Union 258 and a record number of delegates to the council.
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James A. Haley
Boston Building Trades Council
Hugh M. Sweeney
Paperhangers’ Union
William Penahue
William Barry
Boston Blacksmiths’ Helpers’ Union
Thomas Zandner
A. A. Anderson
Richard Hartigan
William McFadden
Charles Sullivan
James Donnelly
Kneeland Street
St. James Hall
O'Connell Assembly
K. of I
Timothy Sullivan
Church Organ Workers’ Union 21
Core & Treat Co
Mmembers
Wells Memorial Building
Ladies’ Tailors and Dressmakers’ Union
Joseph Goldman
H. Plotkin
Cohen N. Jacobson
S.S. Braveman
Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Unions
Ansley H Fox Gun Promoted by Read & Sons
The advertisement touts the Ansley H Fox gun as finely finished perfectly balanced straight shooting and hard hitting. It promises the best American made gun and notes an interesting price. William Read & Sons at 107 Washington Street offer the item and sporting goods.
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Ansley H. Fox
Roxbury Man Wounded by Fence Picket in Suspected Assault
Ronald McDonald of 14 Faxon Street Roxbury lies in serious condition at City Hospital after being struck near Tremont and Parker streets. An unknown assailant drove a picket through his throat as two men nearby argued. John Haggerty of 35 Smith Street was detained on suspicion. Ex-Alderman Michael Cleary witnessed a plea not to inform his family. Surgeons say McDonald cannot yet speak.
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Ronald McDonald
Faxon Street
Roxbury
Station 10
Roxbury Crossing
John Haggerty
Smith Street
McDonald
Tremont
Parker Streets
Dr. Murphy
Parker Street
Nad
McDowall
Michael Cleary
City Hospital
Parker and
Tremont Streets
Ronald M’donald
Labor union officers and upcoming meetings in Boston
A roundup of officers elected across unions including Painters 11 and Wood, Wire, and Metal Lathers 72. President Moorhouse plans a Worcester visit to organize roofers. Tobin and Shea head to Indianapolis for International Brotherhood sessions.
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Ing
E. Frank Moorehouse
Painters’ Union
Wilford HW. Cushing
Marble Workers’ Union
George Pelham
Roofers’ Union
Charles E. Lawford
Paperhangers’ Union
William H. Courser
Boilermakers’ Union
Thomas J. Marooney
Building Laborers’ Union
And
M. Vanz
John T. Cashman
Haley
Worcester
Thomas TF. Keough
Union 72
Raymond Brown
Joseph ©. Kneeland
Edward Kelley
Martin Connors
James Casey
Archie Grady
Judson Murray
Kelley
Chicago
Boilermakers’ Lodge 9
Eliot Street
Caledonian Hall
E. Frank Moorhouse
Painters’ Union 11
International Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers
American Federation of Labor
Naton
Boston Building Trades Council
Building Laborers’ National Protective Union 6
Boston
International Brotherhood of Team Drivers
Shea
Tobin
International
Stablemen’s Union 407
Timothy W. Scott
Big throng at Revere Beach marks closing week
A warm spell drew a large crowd to Revere Beach with upwards of five thousand visitors spending the day and evening there. Automobiles clogged the boulevard while amusements and several restaurants thrived. Next Sunday all will close for good.
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Revere Beach
Lightning Kills Farmer in Plymouth Storm
Taunton report states George Fletcher aged 60, a Raynham Centre farmer near North Middleboro, was struck by lightning while at a sink in his home during a Plymouth storm last night and killed instantly.
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Taunton
George Fletcher
Raynham Centre
Middleboro
Plymouth
Boylston Street shooting victim is 13 year old Harry Cantwell
At 11 last night in Jamaica Plain a 13 year old boy, Harry Cantwell of 251 Heath Street, Roxbury, was struck by a gunshot while searching for grapes at 4 Boylston Street. He was taken to City Hospital by electric car where treatment was given and the shooting is under investigation.
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Boylston Street
Jamaica Plain
Harry Cantwell
Heath Street
Roxbury
Tie
Hosiital
Found Baby Abandoned Before Winchester Street Greek Church
A baby girl was found on the steps of the Winchester Street Greek Church at about 8 am by Patrolman Lucas. She wore a striped dress with a Greek card stating she is a Greek child not christened, and is now cared for at the Chardon Street Home. Police suspect the mother sought Greek baptism for the infant.
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Winchester Street
Lucas
Lagrange Street
Chardon Street
Foley Makes Bold Denial of Badge Sacrifice Claim
William J. Foley, a Boston Common Council member from Ward 7, denies a Sunday Boston American report that he pawned his city badge. He explains a Charlestown council member borrowed the badge, lost it, and says Representative Michael J. Egan can corroborate the tale. Foley urges Egan to clear the matter to protect his reputation and constituents.
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Post
Sir
The
Boston American
Boston
Charlestown
Sunday American
Michael J. Egan
Egan
William J. Foley
Bartletts Warning to Delegates at State Convention
General Charles W. Bartlett warns delegates chosen for the Democratic State convention at Springfield not to be misled by false caucus results. He vows to lead the fight on the convention floor, urges delegates not to surrender credentials, and pledges to attend to rally supporters for his nomination.
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Springfield
Charles W. Bartlett
Unpledged to Control Bartlett Campaign Delegates
Daniel T. OConnell, Bartlett campaign manager, says unpledged delegates will control the state convention. He urges the public not to be misled by Whitney claims of a clean sweep and notes 554 delegates are to be chosen. Bartlett has 58 city, 145 town delegates. over 160 unpledged and 50 towns did not caucus.
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Daniel T. O'Connell
Bartlett
Whitney
McGrady and Linehan Endorsements in Boston Ward Gatherings
State committee candidates Frank J. Linehan and Edward F. McGrady hosted large receptions in Congress Hall Ward 13 and Gray's Hall Ward 14 in South Boston. Speakers included Daniel J. Kiley Edward L Logan and MccClough. Campaign closes tonight with meetings in Ward 15 Court House and Ward 18 Congress Hall with George Fred Williams and Kiley speaking.
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Frank J. Linehan
Edward F. McGrady
State Committee
Congress Hall
Ward
Gray's Hall
South
Boston
Daniel J. Kiley
Edward Ll. Logan
MccClough
Messrs. Linehan
McGrady
Court House
Ward 18
George Fred Williams
Democratic State Committee
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Galveston
John B. Moran
Board of Aldermen
William Berwin
Commission of
Lovering
Chase
Harvey S. Chase
Patrick A. Collins
Weights and Measures
Dubuque
Credit Men
Credit Clothiers
South End Green Credit House and Department Store
Washington Street World’s Greatest Credit Clothiers
Virginia Belle
Reform League
Good Government Association
Richard T. Fox
Boston Sanitary and
Fox
LABOR
Ansley H. Fox Gun
Telephone Haymaker
William Read & Sons
Washington
Tri
Hel Ee
Portland
Sudbury
Elgin
Waltham
Illinois
Prudential Supply CO
Washington St
John A. Dyeche
New York
International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union
Civic Service House
Salem Street
Charles S. Hamlin
Lodge 9
Nathan S. Soderson
Thomas J. Mulkern
Simon Rubinovitch
Newsboys’ Union
Boston Union
Revere
Foley
McGrady and Linehan
Indorsed
Crawford
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