City Authority Clash Over Public Works Board Scrutinized
The mayor and council clash with the Board of Public Works over funding and projects. The Board, led by Supt David Smith, explains why Miller Avenue paving was rejected for cost and quality, and why the Sagamore bridge work may start in September. The exchange keeps the duel of authority unresolved as the discussion spills into continuation on page five.
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Board of Public Works
Attecesa
Ladd
David Smith
Miller Avenue
Segamora Bridge
Supt Smith
Boynton
Smith
Lad
Council
Board of Public Work
Ward
Sagamore Bridge
North Mill Bridge
Supt. Smith
Mller Avenue
New Hampshire men named for Memorial Bridge jobs
Three NH men are proposed for operator and gate tender roles on the Memorial Bridge: Thomas E. H. Collins, Barney Ferrin, and J. Wm. J. Shuttleworth. They must be consulted by the State Highway Commission to confirm acceptance at the agreed wages before appointment. Maine has eight applicants vying for three posts.
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New Hampshire
New Memorial Bridge
Thomas EH. Collins
Barney Ferrin
J Wm. J. Shuttleworth
State Highway Commission
Henry Marden
Anthony Rose
Walter Suckhey
HW. B. Bickford
PF. C. Pinkham
Gov. Varney
B.J. Slickney
H. A. Thomson
Birthday Greetings For Mrs Frances Tretheen Of Deer A Treat
Mrs Frances Tretheen of the Home for Aged Women on Deer Avenue is quietly observing her thirty third birthday anniversary today. She receives numerous congratulatory messages and cards. Active for her age she goes out daily and attends St John’s Church regularly. Friends wish her continued good health.
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Frances Tretethen
Memorial Bridge opening plans discussed at Portland meeting
The Memorial Bridge dedication committee in Maine met at the Fal mouth House in Portland to arrange pro bee exercises for the bridge opening. Senators Georges Stevens Toraca Buzzell Harry Gram and others attended with Speaker Holley and several representatives. They favored a memorial tone for the event and planned joint Maine and Governor approve military participation. The group met about three hours and will reconvene after state governors respond.
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Maine
Memorial Bridge
Falmouth House
Portland
Georges Stevens
Kennebunkport
Toraca Buzzell
Heelfast
Harry Gram
Cumberland County
Frank Holley
Anaan
Apedker
Maina
Steuben
Robert Hale
Parkland
Senator Stevens
Ridge Commission
Have
Legion
Tragedy in Tragerstown Oil Can Ignites Tenement Fire
An oil can exploded while starting a kitchen stove in a tenement house on North Locust Street near the Old Alms House, causing three deaths and six injuries. The blaze broke out today, Aug 1, with three of the injured in serious condition. The Associated Press reports fire crews tackled the flames and conducted rescue operations.
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Associate Press
Tragerstown
Locust Street
Senators Keyes and Colleagues Tour Submarine Yard
Senators Henry W. Keyes George Moses and Frederick Hale visited the submarine yard, inspecting the under construction vessel and a tour of the buildings. They discussed proposed improvements with Captain Hunt and Commander Warfield, marking the first Maine and New Hampshire delegation to visit the yard together in years.
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Henry W. Keyes
George , Moses
Frederick Hale
Dismukes
Hunt
Warfield
Maine
New Hampshire
England Wins Yachering in Metro Yacht Contest
England wins the first round of the third annual metro yachts contest for the English American cup. The English yachts score 2% points to the Americans 13, with Ryde and Idle of Wish vying for position in the race.
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Ryde
Wish
Vkug
England
Metro Yachts
Daring Rescue As Family Escapes Springfield Fire
Jacob Gramm of the firm carried his wife and children to safety from a third floor apartment as fire damaged the Springfield Docking Company's buildings early today. Loss estimated at 35000 dollars.
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Conm
Jacob Gramm
Springfield Docking Company
President Harding Shows Signs of Stable Recovery in San Francisco
A formal bulletin from Palace Hotel indicates President Harding slept well and his pulse and temperature improved since the previous report. He awoke around six and had six hours of near normal rest. physicians say the crisis is passed and recovery continues, with increasing nourishment fueling optimism.
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Palace Hotel
San Francisco
Charles Ei
Seawyer
Harding
Hardings
Joel T. Buons
Charles H. Sewyor
Weil
Bandit Steals $16,099 From Baltimore Trust Company
Thras bandita and Bert Russell Kore entered the State Branch of the Baltimore Trust Company in Baltimore before banking hours. They robbed the teller, fled the scene, and escaped with $16,099. Police seek suspects.
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iBy
Associated Press
Baltimore
Bert Russell K. Kore
Bal'ayth
Télern
Vice President Coolidge Reassured by Harding Recovery
Associated Press report from Plymouth VI notes Vice President Coolidge expressed joy at Harding's improving condition. He said he had confidence in the President's strength for a speedy recovery and never doubted ultimate recovery.
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Associated Press
Plymouth
Harding
Coolidge
Barnum Farmhouse and Hay Barn Burn in Limerick Conn
Villages in Limerick near the Barnum place report a large fire that destroyed the 20 room Barnum house valued at about 40 000 dollars and a hay barn owned by Carl Torch near Limerick railway station with a loss estimated at 50 000 dollars.
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Limerick
Conn
Charles W. Barnum
Pearmar Tuichardson Co
Carl Torch
Barnum
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Kittery
Magee
Ordinar
Wisi Furnace
Copany, ‘Poston
George D. Boulter
Real Estate Brokers
Kittery, Ma
River Road
Eliot
Housa
Mite
Algo
Placatagua
Sramilea
Portsmouth
Kennard’s Corner
George D. Boulter Co
Henry W. Lanier
J. Perlay Putnam
York Harbor
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