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Winthrop Sun And Visitor

Location

Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1911

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Senator Grainger Defeats Sea Wall Bill After Veto Tug

In Massachusetts, Senator Grainger shifted his vote to back the governor against a sea wall reimbursement bill for Winthrop. House Democrats boasted of influencing him, the measure failed 21 to 73 on a voice then rising vote, prompting criticism from the governor’s office.

Edward J. Grainger Senate Fossi Boston House Winthrop Grainger Massachusetts Howse

Zedina Wins Handicap Club Race In Eight Mile Yacht Event

The Zedina owned by Fleet Captain Reed captured the handicap club race in the 25 foot class on Winthrop Yacht Club’s eight mile course. The wind varied from puffs at start to a northeast gust after the second buoy and Idalia withdrew after a slow start. May S. by C Sargent won the post poned open power boat race on the same course followed by Iris and Annabel in close order.

Zedina Reed Winthrop Yacht Club David Wisely Idalia C. Sargent Iris

Edith Locke Weds John Croxford in Washington Terrace Ceremony

A refined wedding took place at Mrs J Walter Hamilton home Washington Terrace Monday noon June 12. Edith Locke married John B Croxford of Boston with Rev Innes officiating. Dorothy Munday flower girl and Chester of Boston best man. About 50 relatives attended as 12 Boston cooking school pupils joined in the celebration. The couple will later reside in Boston after a brief stay in Maine.

Narrow Gauge Electrification Plans Outline New Haven Strategy

President Charles S. Mellen and Vice President Timothy E. Byrnes testified before a legislative rail sub committee that after bills authorizing the Boston Boston Harbor tunnel and related lines pass, the Narrow Gauge road will be electrified. They described using the East Boston waterfront expansion and possible abandonment of the westerly Narrow Gauge section, with fare arrangements mapping 10 cents Lynn to Rowe's wharf and a distinct 5 cent tunnel fare aimed at through travelers beyond Boston.

Charles S. Mellen Timothy E. Byrnes New York, New Haven and Hartford Legislative Boston, Revere Beach and Lynn Boston Harbor Tunnel New Haven East Boston Revere Lynn Rowe's Wharf Mellen New Harbor Tunnel Boston

Assessors Publish Polls Based on New Precinct Boundaries

The assessors list polls by updated precinct lines set by last year’s selectmen to support four voting places. Precinct 2 covers west and south residents from Fairview to Thornton station. Precinct 1 borders Precinct 2 and extends to Willow avenue and Cross and Harvard streets. Precinct 4 lies along the sea shore to Cross and Main, while Precinct 3 includes areas east and south of 1 and 4 such as Great Head Pt Shirley and Snake Island. Inhabitants counts were prepared for each precinct.

Fairview Thornton Station Willow Avenue Marsh Cross Harvard Streets Harvard Street Fort Banks Belle Isle Inlet Coral Avenue Cross and Main Great Head Pt. Shirley Snake Island

Kodak Promises To Help You Lock Vacation Mementos

A vintage tone invites readers to capture travel memories with a Kodak camera. The ad suggests easy, reliable photo keeping, highlighting nostalgia and timeless images from trips.

Cutting Cars Steal Spotlight In Local Auto Ad

A local automobile dealer pitches Cutting Cars as superior value with long stroke engines and 50 inch rear springs. He promotes models from 30 to 60 horsepower, the Roads at 116 inch wheelbase and 2400 pounds, priced from 1200 to 2350 dollars, offering demonstrations with no obligation.

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