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Pound By-Law Sparks Street Fire and Swearing Debate
The editor argues for strong water supply in Cumberland to lower fire insurance rates. Police court has convicted several for swearing in public streets, while the fire at the New England Hotel rear coal shed prompts calls for an urgent investigation into suspected arson. The Union Bay basketball train arrival is noted as a near-miss to a broader disaster. The piece urges street decorum and accountability while evaluating motives behind the fire.
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