Lobbyists Spent Big on Beacon Hill Legislation
A Boston Globe style report details how lobbyists for corporations, religious groups, liquor interests, and civic bodies spent an estimated 8 million dollars to influence laws. It notes large fees to ex Governor Ely and John Hall, along with varied payments to other advocates, totaling 2840000 plus for the last session.
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Arthur W. Woodman
Galaxy of Stars
Beacon Hill
Almoskeag
Boston Railroad Holding Company
Joseph B. Ely
Dumaine
John L. Hall
New Ham Railroad
Hall
Boston
Delaware and Hudson
Francis X. Hurley
For
Hurley
Massachusetts
Ameri- Business Associates
Attys. Ely and
American Jewish Congress
Henry Silberman
Cambridge
Tub Thumper
Andy's Tavern Under Industry Inspection
A visitor modeled as an industry representative inspected Andy's tavern to ensure compliant sale of beer. The check aims to encourage clean, law abiding operations and contrasts with Prohibition era gangster dives.
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Andy
Lobbying spends and public groups in Concord week
A review of lobbying totals shows many groups funding representation at the state Capitol. Labor, insurance and business interests list payments to advocates while religious societies and transit groups also fund watchers. Upcoming Concord events include VFW whist, lodge meetings, and church activities across Thursday through Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor
United Mine Workers of America
CIO
A. F. of L
Massachusetts Citizen’s Union
Barnes
Boston Teachers Club
Boston Chamber of Committee
Boston Real Estate Board
Greater Boston Development ‘Committee
Massachusetts State Chamber of Commerce
George L. Barnes
Weymouth
Joseph F. Francis
New Bedford
American Mutual Alliance
Insurance Federation
Lumberman’s Mutual
Elmer P. Atherton
Francis X. Hurley
Massachusetts Self- Insurers Association
Edward D. Sirois
Lawrence
Fire Insurance Association of
New England
Boston Edison Company
Boston Elevated
Boston and Maine Railroad
Carl A. Sheridan
Framingham
Sheridan
Greater Boston Development Committee
Greyhound Bus Lines
Atty
Barrett Elkins
Massachusetts Electric and Gas Association
Richard Comerford
Leominster
Massachusetts Transit
Western Massachusetts Electric Companies
Western Union
James B. Casey
New England Power Association
Casey
Cornelius Desmond, Jr
Lowell
Desmond
First Church of Christ Scientists
Lord’s Day League
Anti-Saloon League
State House
Middlesex University
Francis
Massachusetts Parents Association
Middlesex School
Bay State
Massachusetts Town Clerks’ Association
Milton
Natick
Wellesley
Sweet Potato Consumption Lagging Behind White Potatoes
The per capita consumption of sweet potatoes in this country is less than 20 pounds compared with 127 pounds for white potatoes.
First Group Scholar at Smith College
Northampton Miss Anne Jenks daughter of Mr and Mrs Frederick Angier Jenks of 12 The Great Road is named one of Smith College scholars at a recent assembly. She is on the Dean's List and a First Group Scholar, honoring high academic achievement. She attended Concord Academy before college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northampton
Anne Jenks
Frederick Angier Jenks
the Great Road
Smith College
Jenks
Concord Academy
Concord Briefs and Community Events Summary
David D. Lynch of 6 Thor eau Street, a discharged U S Army veteran, leaves Tuesday to resume studies at Colby College in Maine. St Bernard’s parish banquet at Monument Hall featured supper and speakers. full details next week. FBI guided weekly police lectures in Lexington with two sessions weekly, excluding November 5. Greater Boston Community Fund office opens daily at Elks Hall until November 29. Fire Prevention Week prompts Chief Harry E. Tuttle to warn households about unused chimneys. Benediction at St Bernard’s Church now Sundays at 4 30 with rosary litany and benediction.
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David D. Lynch
Thoreau Street
U 8
Army
Tusday
Colby College
Maine
St. Bernard’s
Monumnt Hall
Concord
Lexington
FBI
The
Greater Boston Community Fund
Elks Hall
Concord Opens With Kickoff in Maynard Game
Sport notes describe Concord kicking off to Maynard to start the game marking the first opening kick of the year for the Megin min ions. Maynard then held Concord scoreless in the opening period, the first time this season a varsity period ended scoreless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Maynard
Megin
Concord Varsity
Varsity
Prichard
Walden Chapter Meeting Scheduled for October 28
Concord reports Walden Royal Arch Chapter will meet Monday evening October 28 at the Masonic Temple. The group has long been in session and continues its 94th year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walden
Concord
Walden Royal Arch
Masonic Temple
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Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company
Arthur C. Conley
Byron A. Roscoe
Norman MacDonald
Massachusetts Federation of Taxpayers Associations
Jarvis Hunt
Scate
Servi Ag
Kay Jewelry
Advertisowe
Bn Joe Marsh
Andy Bot
United States Brewers Foundation
Fred Hume
Pleasant St
W. Concord
Rico Sablone
Belknap St
Tel
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Veterans’ Building
Concord Lodge
Odd Fellows
West Concord
Young People’s Society
West Concord Union Church
Willow Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Concord Board of Selectmen
Concord State Guard
State Armory
Concord Lions
Somerville
Concord Lodge of Elks
Evangelical Free Church
Sister Kenny
Ruth Kranz
Chicago
Sister Kenny Institute
Minneapolis
Tobin
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Tobins
Telestalite
Socony
Concord Briefs
Harry E. Tuttle
St. Bernard’s Church
Sport
Allied Finance Service, Inc
Corey Bldg
Main St. Marlboro
I. G
Re. C
W.& Kubuchon
Nasan Street
Main Street
Main
Gradg
Albert A. Tallent
Progr
Stetson
Dippo
W.c Aubuchon
W.: Aubuchon
Nason Street
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