Town meets in Brookline a model of direct democracy
Brookline Massachusetts stands out as the richest town under town meeting rule with a population around 25 000. Its wealth totals about 100 000 000 dollars equating to 3600 dollars per person and its government directly involves citizens in every municipal decision. The town plans an annual meeting in March with notices seven days prior and practices direct voting on all issues.
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Brookline
Hoston
Brooklina
Uhuy Seers
Cransryuds
Beaton
Pittafeld
Maas
Pittafield
White Brookline
Tim
Pittfield
Cure for Itching Eczema Promised by Cuticura Remedies
A patient from Sweetwater, Quis, describes a prolonged battle with severe itching eczema last year, enduring months of torment and scratching until relief. The account, dated June 24, 1905, credits Cuticura remedies for improvement after attempting numerous methods.
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Ley Palace
Mary Metsger
Quis
Dune
Election Day Traditions In Brookline Town Meeting
The article describes Brookline's town meeting process with notices posted in two public places, voting by hall turnstiles, and adjourned sessions. It recounts a March election with a moderator chosen at 6:30 am, polls open by noon, and officers elected. budget steps follow, with turnout around 100 to 600 voters and about 3,500 ballots cast on busy days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ta Choore & Toderator
Texing
Tedera
Batlet Glerka
Toxo
Brookline
Police Chief Metzger Granted Ten Day Vacation
Chief Robert Metzger of the police department was granted a ten day leave of absence by the Board of Safety. He had not taken a vacation since assuming the role a year ago. During his time off, he plans to visit other climes to observe mutual components in service to the police department.
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Robert Metzger
Police Department
Board of Safety
Experia
Police
Man accused of theft after buying hats and whisky galore
In New York Bee coverage, Frank Garlin, 41, reportedly spent liberally on drinks near 5th Avenue and disappeared from sight. Police found him with suspicious funds and charged him with grand larceny after $190 went missing from nurse Takawska. He appeared in the West Chester police court for further examination.
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New York
Frank Garlin
Kiolvine Jules Ther
Garlan
Herum
Woest
Lin
Pathemil Robeinson
Garida
Broadway
Weatchester
Moggle Trate Cornell
Wiright Hain
Wnisky Su
Mac
Cornell
Vote Count to Finish in About Ten More Days
The committeemen count votes on amendments to the constitution of the United Brookerhnna of Car. Work began Wednesday and will take at least two weeks to complete. About 20,000 votes must be counted by the two comrades, with 14 changes to be voted on.
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Brookerhnna
Carrefllees
Jolmera
Piles Cure Offered Free Trial in Plain Wrapper
An advertisement touts a miracle cure for piles from a dubious firm. It promises a free trial pack by sending name and address, claiming quick relief and long term recovery, and highlights widespread availability in high-grade pharmacies. The copy uses hype and vague claims to entice readers despite dubious legitimacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Home Relief and Free Trial
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure claiming rapid relief from soreness and ulcers with suppositories. It cites a Toronto testimonial and promises private, at home treatment without lost work, offering a free trial package from Pyramid Drug Co in Marabal, Michigan, for six cents postage.
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Mra. J. Bond
Toronto
Canada
Pears Ave
Fons Ling & Day
Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid Biég
Fall of Athletes and Park Mismanagement Debate
The Riverside and Mrownsidly parks face winter funding cuts leaving two public watchmen nearly naked. Parks board under President Hiram Browy bought four heroic statue figures for 18 each, distributed to four parks. One statue burned after misadventure, others faced neglect. budget estimates peg total cost around 100 with no spring redemption.
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Mr. Handler
Bir. Shatter
Riverside
Linnot
Turners
Park Board
Hiram Browy
Rudolph Schwara
Monument
Dumbnells
Garfield Park
Nim
St. Clair Mark
Jake Dunn
Ter
Pittercour
Tam Witter
Cdnvass Cluthini
Power
Prediction by Rapheel the Astrologer for Friday 1906
Prediction by Rapheel the Astrologer for Friday advises caution with money on birthdays and anniversaries. It notes divers influences, some good, some bad, and predicts the young will court while Archad born in 1906 will be persevering, steady, respected, but not always fortunate.
Culture in Mexico and American Health visit
A fragmented report discusses Dr Hurty and the American Health association visiting Mexico City with Mrs. Hurty. It notes the lively reception for the party, attention to the women, and the contrast between wealthy and poorer classes, plus remarks on Aztec towns and cultural impressions. Also adverts for Winslow’s soothing syrup for teething.
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Mexico City
Ity
Hurry
Ely
Indianapolis
Stania
Hurty
Public Works Plans Open Kealing Avenue in Indianapolis
The Board of Public Works of Indianapolis announces a proposed opening of Kealing Avenue from Vermont Street to Michigan Street for street extension. A public remonstrance hearing is set for December 3, 1866, at AM to consider objections and determine final action.
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Department OF Publit Workks
Bours Ateom
Court Haus Indianapolis
Ted
Tecemter
Latier
Talananutl
Indiana
Board of Public
Indianapelia
Vermont Street
Kealing Avenue
Vermont Streat
Michigan Street
Board of Public Works of
Said By
Bne
Lear
Jobeth PT. I.liott
Preston C. Trusler
Fred J. Mac
Board of Public Worka
Kaiser Threats to Dissolve Reichstag Voters After Vote
Berlin reports Emperor Wil Unm warned he might dissolve the Reichstag and call new elections if supplementary appropriations are not approved. The move centers on funding for maintaining forces in German Southwest Africa and reflects a pivotal split over empire policy and colonial defense.
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Berlin
Wil Unm
Reichstag
Arbitration for Peace Sparks Strong Debate in Atherin
Provisional parliament of Atherin Zangila weighs tenth sunkel arbitration of disputes between Jutsair and capital. Carpenters and Jolners editor Frank Duffy argues for voluntary arbitration while acknowledging possible labor benefits. officials urge careful consideration by eight thinking men. ad features offer whisky and health remedies.
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Provitelal
Atherin
Zangila
Indianapolia
Frank Duffy
The
Carpenters and Jolners
Carpenter
Order
Much Inquirer
Evry
City Vacations Planned for Second Alley East of Cook Street
Indianapolis Board of Public Works announces proposed vacation of a portion of the Second Alley east of Cook Street or Liberty Street between Georgia and Bates Streets. Public hearing set for December 61, 1908, at 10 a.m. for objections by interested or affected parties.
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NT OF Public Works
Stoom
Court House
Diannapolis
Ind
Board of Pulte Works
Indianapatte
Indiana
Board of Public Works
Indianapolis
Tossana
Cook Street
Liberty Street
Georgia Street
Bates Street
Mid Alley
Batts Street
Conk Street
Drcremner
Joseph T. Ellnitt
Preston C. Trusler
Fred J. Mack
Public Works orders open new alley and Sherman Drive
The Board of Public Works of Indianapolis announces December 2 19% as the date to hear remonstrances on proposed vacating part of Land Avenue and on opening Sherman Drive in portions of Hadley Hamiltons, with detailed boundary descriptions and the meeting at 10 a.m. The notices name Joseph T Elliott as president and Fred J Mack as board members.
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Department OF Public Works
Court Hous
Indianapolis
Lrd
Board of Public Works
City of
Indiana
Soo
Ndiana
Warate Olney Street
Washington Street
Moors Avenue
Olney Steet
Olney Street
Moore Avenue
Board 1
Joseph T. Elliot
Pre Preston C. Trusler
Fred J. Mack
Bosra of Public Works
Boar
Court House
Andonpala
And
Repubic
Typ of
Indiuna
Helieday
The
Ra of
Indigra
Piper’ Autre ‘Sbidat
Sutherland Avenue
LIN Hadley & Hamilton
Hadley & Hamilton
Hastiey Hamilton
Wrights Parx Ave
Sald
Joseph T. Elliott
Preston C. Trusler
Fred J Mack
Ererman Drive
Brookville Road
Sherman Drive
Brookville Troad
Ward Avenue
Washington
F.C. C. & Bt. I. Railway Company
Joseph T. Elilott
Prerton C. Trusler
Doard
Puvils Works
Indianapolla
Wn Bvant
Poboico Works
Perret
Keatsting Avenue
LA Sali Street
More Parilewarr
Kealing Avenue
Vermont
Pextonspole Vinton Railway Company
Nouth
Vermont Street
Indianapolis Union Railway
Henes
Kealing Avenua
Ta Bolle Street
Preston C. Trubler
Board of Public Workment OF Public Works
Board
Ind
Insianapolis
Boston Avenue
Nortch
Lowell Avenue
Lowell, Avenue
Stand Aid of Public Works
Board of Pubic Works
Tsomfca
Preston
Trusler
Fred J. Ifek
Board of Public Work
Office of the Board
Room No
Se Phoarsgn Street
Twenty-signal Street
Yandes Street
Twenty-eighth Street
Columbia Avenue
Carnell Avenna
Jose2h T Elliott
Preston Trusler
J. Mack
Board of Public World
Public Works Board sets hearing on Brookville Road vacation
The Board of Public Works of Indianapolis announces Declaratory Resolution 1.028 approving the vacation of a portion of Brookville Road from Station Avenue northward. The notice lists the proposed parcel, meeting date December 31, 1901, and the time for remonstrance. President Joseph T. Elntoft and Fred J. Mack sign for the Public Works board.
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Court Havre
Indianapolis
Ind
Indian Knolls
Indiana
Brookville Road
Station Avenue
Natn
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