Harriman plan would tax Winthrop for Charles River project
A statement from Robert Homans office says Winthrop would pay about 15000 if a million dollar speedway is kept in the Harriman plan for the Charles River Basin. Back Bay residents oppose the roadway funded by 37 towns and warn of a permanent detriment to the river’s beauty.
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Charles River
Winthrop
Robert Homans
Back Bay
State Street
Bdston
Homans
Boston
Charles River Basin
Whitman bids farewell as town selectman after two terms
In a farewell speech Chairman Frank E Whitman of the Board of Selectmen announces retirement for health and business reasons while hinting at a temporary exit. He praises colleagues and recalls the memory of distant respect from citizens, preferring his name to be remembered over a metal tablet.
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Board of Selectmen
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Selectman Whitman
Winthrop
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Town Election Polls Set From 7 A.M. To 8 P.M.
The town announces polls open from 7 A.M. to 8 P.M. for the annual election. Figures from the Town Clerk show 53 new names added to the voting list during recent registrar sessions.
Power Bill Before The Legislature
A hearing was held on a proposed compulsory motor insurance plan based on New Hampshire law with Connecticut and Pennsylvania features. The bill would require post accident or post violation coverage to satisfy potential judgments, barring drivers from highways until insured, and could bar driving or car registration in Massachusetts until compliance. Representative Power argues the measure shifts responsibility to the driver and that many would risk losing a home rather than give up driving. The proposal drew support from insurers and motor clubs but faced criticism from figures like former registrar Frank A Goodwin.
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Legislative Committee
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Fide Clais
Frank A.goodwin
Man Killed After Being Struck by Electric Train
A man employed as a messenger for the National Shawmut Bank of Boston was found dead at a station believed to be thrown there after being struck by a train. He had been staying at sanitariums after an operation and planned to travel to Boston to see his wife in Beachmont. He leaves a widow and three sisters.
Taxpayers may face funding of regional Tubercular Hospital
Selectman Barry notes Winthrop taxpayers could pay about $30 000 as the town share of a proposed Middlesex County Tubercular Hospital or support a $500 000 to $600 000 facility for tubercular patients in the Winthrop Chelsea Revere district. District commissioners meet Dr Bigelow before June 30 1930 to decide on care plans.
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Chelsea
Winthrop
Middlesex County
Suffolk County
Boston
Winthrop, Chelsea and
Revere
Henry J. Barry
George H. Bigelow
Commonwealth
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Bigelow
Whitman
Barry
Rutland
Quigley
Se Tee
Middlesex Board
Middlesex
State Urged to Test Clams in Local Area
Clam diggers of Winthrop appeal to the Board of Selectmen for state testing to lift the local ban. Representative Edgar F. Power met with Dr. Bigelow of the State Board of Health and Edward Wright to review conditions. Wright cited the Revere ban lift as linked to Nahant sewerage changes and deep water disposal as the reason. Continued.
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Edgar F. Power
Dr. Bigelow
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Selectmen
Town Hall
Representative Power
Edward Wright
Wright
Revere
Nahant
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John KE
Harold N. Bangs
Winthrop St
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Ellen G. Jenkins
Saratoga Street
Acme Stamp Company
Summer Street
New Hospital
Barry Winthrop
Bscree
Rep. Power
Winthrop Shores
S. E. Hecht & Company, Inc
Commonwealth Warehouse Company
Battery B
68Th C. A. C
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Cottage Park Yacht Club
Boston Wool Trade Association
Boston Wool Trade Golf Club
Boston Whippet Association
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