Boston Revere Beach Lynn Railroad Shows Higher 1930 Earnings
The Electric Railway Journal reports increased net earnings for 1930 for two Massachusetts street railways under Hemphill & Wells, the Boston Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad and Interstate Street Railway. Electrification of the Boston line reduced expenses and 1930 figures rise 2.25 percent over 1928, with operating costs down 8.2 percent from 1928 and 16.29 percent from 1927.
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Massachusetts Street Railway
Ailway Journal News
Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad
Interstate Street Railway
Hemphill & Wells
New York City
Boston
Revere Bescth & Lynn R. R
Roa
Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn
Globe Tribute to Daniel E Ahern of Winthrop
The Boston Globe recently published a tribute to Daniel E. Ahern of Winthrop praising his generous personality and sincere voice. It lauds his noble character independence and judgment, calling him a fearless and principled man admired as a friend and law abiding neighbor.
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GLOBE
Daniel T. Ahern
Daniel E. Ahern
Winthrop
Boston Globe
Beggar Described as Aristocrat Dan Ahern Remains Beloved
A local tribute recalls Dan Ahern as a true aristocrat and universally beloved figure whose charitable work and personality earned wide affection across the community.
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Dan Ahern
Low number plate found for Mrs Minnie F Richardson
A new low number automobile registration plate 8764 has been located since the paper's prior list. The plate belongs to Mrs Minnie F Richardson of Orlando Avenue and she has kept this low number for several years.
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Minnie F. Richardson
Orlando Avenue
Richardson
Griffin Heads Winthrop Community Hospital Board
At an adjourned Winthrop Community Hospital meeting Leslie E. Griffin was unanimously elected chairman of the Board of Trustees. He will organize plans to complete the new hospital building as former chairman Eugene P. Whittier steps back for health reasons. Whittier remains president of the corporation. a new executive committee includes Muldoon, Dawson, Kendrick Jr, Blandford, Hatfield and Gibby. Committees and chairmen were also chosen for the coming year.
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Winthrop Community Hospital
Town Hall
Leslie E. Griffin
Eugene P. Whittier
Whittier
Frederic J. Muldoon
Elmer E. Dawson
Winfield
Kendrick, Jr
Sidney Blandford
Frank K. Hatfield
Arthur W. Gibby
Harriette Ahern
Leon P. Dutch
Frederic J Muldoon
Griffin
Change in Castle Island fog signal debated by lighthouse service
To signal change of last year, Kl be done regard able noise made by the fog signal at Castle Island. The Superintendent of Lighthouses stated he would investigate complaints to satisfy locals and mariners. He circularized mariners and found the aid to be superior to the existing signal, but mariners object to modifications and the service cannot recommend any change.
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Castle Island
Tibbetts
Seek Suspension Bridge In Chelsea
Casassa of Revere through Representative Carroll petitions the Legislature for an investigation into the advisability and cost of building a suspension bridge over the Mystic River from Charlestown near Bunker Hill to Chelsea near the Naval Hospital. The Metropolitan District Commission and Department of Public Works would study jointly, replacing two drawbridges and easing heavy traffic on the main North Boston artery.
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Casassa
Revere
Carroll
Mystic River
Boston
Chelsea
Metropolitan District Commission
Department of Public Works
Bunker Hill
Charlestown
Naval Hospital
Former Representative Power Opposes Winthrop Annexation
Edgar F Power former representative and editor of Winthrops Review responds to a invitation on Boston New England annexation plans urging Winthrop to remain independent. He argues annexation would erode local identity and change the town and its people.
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Curley
Beale
Bostom
Edgar F. Power
Winthrop
Boston
Witthrop
Lill Announces Candidacy For Board Of Selectmen
John W. Lill of 24 Villa Avenue, a longtime resident active in local organizations, announces he will seek one of the three seats on the Board of Selectmen after prior urging from friends. He was a candidate last year for the same office.
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John W. Lill
Villa Avenue
Board of Selectmen
Snow Removal Warning By Law At Town Meeting
Local police warn residents to clear snow from sidewalks or face fines up to ten dollars. Many claim ignorance of the by law passed at the March 17 town meeting requiring even ice with sand or ashes and penalties for violations.
Death claims Mr and Mrs John Doleman
A heart attack killed Mrs. John Doleman age 77 after her husband died earlier from pneumonia. They lived at 126 Court Street Winthrop for 41 years and leave three sons and a daughter: John, Dr Nathan Doleman of Minnesota, Glenile Dolesbax of New York, and Art Flo ly e of Winchester. Double funeral services were held 2 PM Tuesday at John Coleman's home, with Rev C Oscar Ford officiating.
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John Doleman
Court Street
Winthrop
Hee
John
Nathan Doleman
Minnesota
Glenile/Dolesbax
New_ York
Atrg
Winchester
John Coleman Jy
Court Road
C. Oscar Ford
the Methodist Church
Tibbetts And Churchill Schedule Board Re Election
Town hears public on 1931 street work as Tibbetts and Churchill seek re election to the Board of Selectmen. Abutters crowded Town Hall Monday night for the hearing on laying out widening altering relocating and establishing grades on streets Bay Street Hale Avenue Tileston Road Highland Avenue Cross Streets Faun Bar Avenue and related intersections.
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Town Hall
Board of Selectmen
Bay Street
Hale Avenue
Bay View Avenue
Undine Avenue
Tileston Road
Highland Avenue
Sewaill Avenue
Nahant Avenue
Shirley Street
River*road
Buchanan Street
Faun*Bar Avenue
Cottage Avenue
Prospect Avenue
Winthrop Medical Society Forms Endorses Local Hospital
The Winthrop Medical Society completes formation of the town medical group and endorses the Winthrop Community Hospital. In a letter read at the annual meeting, members pledge unqualified support and praise the hospital staff for eight years of work despite financial and facility hardships. Signed by Jacob J Abrams Mab Charles F Mahoney M Raymond B Parker MD Michael Litvich MD Orville Ke Johnson MD Daniel J O’Brien MD Edward J Granger MD Harvey A Kelly MD G W Dickinson MD.
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Winthrop Medical Society
Winthrop Community Hospital
Jacob J. Abrams
Charles F. Mahoney
Raymond B. Parker
Michael Litvich
G. W. Dickinson
Local Breakwater Hearing Seen at State House
A hearing before the Harbors and Public Lands committee on Representative Clancy's breakwater bill for Winthrop Beach was held Wednesday morning at the State House. Weir Tibbetts Carroll Brodine Havéy Channing Howard spoke in favor and urged action. The matter was taken under advisement and will return to the Legislature later.
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Committee On Harbors and Public Lands
Repre- Clancy
Winthrop Beach
State House
Clancy Weir
Tibbetts
Carroll
Revere
Brodbine
Mahavéy
Channing Howard
Governor's Island Bill Clears Congress for Boston Airport
Congress passes Governor's Island transfer to Boston for use as an airport. Mayor Curley aided the effort in Washington. Senate approval followed the House action. A state bill aims to authorize spending 1.25 million dollars to extend the airport and provide unemployment relief, with 500 to 1000 jobs expected for six months.
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House of Representatives
Washington
Governor's Island
Boston
Curley
Senate
Governor’s Island
Commodore Opposes Gasoline Tax for Motor Boats
Commodore George J. Hamilton of the Massachusetts Bay Yacht Clubs Association testified before the Legislative Committee on House Bill 175. The measure proposes taxing sale of gasoline and other fuels used by boats, with funds earmarked for harbor and waterway improvements. Hamilton argued the tax would hardship small motor boat owners and small fishermen near Boston.
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George J. Hamilton
Massachusetts Bay Yacht, Clubs Association
Legislative
Barnstable
Commonwealth
Commodore Hamilton
Boston
Tibbetts to Run Again for Town Board Seat
Chairman C Wallace Tibbetts of the Board of Selectmen announces candidacy for re election to the town board at the annual town election scheduled for March 2. Tibbetts says the matter has been under consideration for the past period.
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C.wallace Tibbetts
Board of Selectmen
Tibbetts
Local leader announces renewed run amid urging from friends
After months of hesitation he finally enters the race for another term, influenced by persistent pleas from a large circle of friends. Chairman Tibbetts also joins the contest, signaling a broader push within the organization.
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Tibbetts
Winthrop Republicans announce slate for Selectmen race
Selectman Preston Bd. Churchill will seek re election along with Gordon Q. Fullerton forming the Winthrop Republican League slate. Six candidates have declared including Robert Millen and Philip Helacher, with four more considering bids. Final field remains undetermined after Friday February 13 the deadline for filing nomination papers.
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Preston Bd. Churchill
Gordon Q. Fullerton
Winthrop Republican League
Selectmen
Robert’ Millen
Philip Helacher
Clergy Honor Late Father O'Brien In Winthrop Tribute
Local clerics from Methodists Episcopals and Unitarian churchs joined in paying respects to the Rev John T OBrien of St John the Evangelist parish after his death. The Rev Oscar Ford Dr Ralph M Harper and others attended services and funeral rites with statements of respect and shared community support.
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John T. O'Brien
Winthrop
Father O'Brien
Oscar Ford
Methodist Church
St. John
Ralph M. Harper
St. John's Episcopal Church
Mr. Harper
John Key
Boston Auto Recovery: Car Stolen From Cambridge Found in Wakefield
Boston Chief of Police believes the same thief who took Miss Emily Clark’s car from Cambridge last Tuesday night then abandoned it near Walter DeLorey’s home in Boston. Clark’s vehicle was recovered in Cambridge before being linked to a later theft in Medford and Wakefield, with DeLorey’s car taken mid‑evening and found miles away.
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William A. McNeil
Walter E. DeLorey
Madison Avenue
Emily’b. Clarkee
Cambridge Street
Boston
DeLorey
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