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Donlon, Patrick W.
32 Franklin street 142 State street
Shoemaker
Insurance
Painter
Creeden, Patrick A.
340 Merrimac street 4 Prospect street 272 High street - Merrimac street
Produce dealer
Surveyor
Motorman
351
LIST OF JURORS
NAME
RESIDENCE
OCCUPATION
Greaton, Obed W. Haskell, Edward H.
18 No. Atkinson st. 8 Horton street
Carpenter Pressman
Healey, Jere
Coal dealer
Hicken, George B.
Hinckley, Fred P.
Hines, Joseph
131 Merrimac street 6 Orange street 124 State street
9 Federal street
Comb maker
Howard, W. H. P.
I17 Merrimac street 26 Oakland street
Carpenter
Hunt, John D.
185 Merrimac street
Carpenter
Hussey, George W.,
43 Kent street
Carpenter
Ireland, Benjamin P.
14 Fair street
Machinist
Ives, Frank B., Jr.
275 Merrimac street 83 Lime street 23 Jefferson street
Shoe cutter
Jackson, Percy B.
15612 High street 203 High street
Banker
Jones, Oliver O.
52 High street
Master mariner
Jordan, William J.
3 Pond street
Hats and clothing
Kelleher, Michael J.
24 Carter street
Expressman
Kenney, Edward
17 Titcomb street
Retired
Kimball, Philip H.
2 Bradstreet place
Watchmaker
Knight, Eben C.
31 Purchase street Retired
Lambert, Eben M.
Io Horton street
Clerk
Leach, Alexander
7 Summit place
Painter
Leach, Hiram
- Broad street
Carpenter
Leavitt, Alvah W.
37 Prospect street 4 Star Alley
Shoemaker
Little, Isaac W.
36 High street
Clerk
Little, Joseph A.
47 Prospect street
Pressman
Little, Henry B.
215 High street
Manufacturer
Little, Eben
45 Purchase street
Agent
Little, William
Io Independent street Shoe cutter Shoe cutter
Little, Charles C.
12 Kent street
16 Tremont street Baker
Marsh, Clarence I.
6 Bridge road Carpenter
Martin, Henry O.
15 Fair street
Manager
McCarthy, Timothy S.
28 Warren street Mason
Carpenter Janitor court house
Shoemaker
Holker, William
Merchant
Insurance
Holland, J. Douglass Hopkins, Thomas J.
Foreman
Clerk
Jackman, George L., Jackman, James M.
Clerk
Upholsterer
Johnson, William R.
Hoyt, Alvah
16 Dove street Willow av. & Maple st. I14 High street
Mansur, George W.
Real estate
Leighton, George H. D.
35
ANNUAL REPORTS
NAME
RESIDENCE
OCCUPATION
McGlew, Hugh E.
- Prince place
Blacksmith
McGrath, James A.
74 Federal street
Clerk
Merrill, Alfred D.
25 Woodland street Clerk
Moylan, Albert E.
33 Olive street
Hatter
Nilan, Thomas
52 Federal street
Comb maker
Noyes, Charles M.
142 High street
Clerk
Noyes, Charles Melvin 167 State street
Box maker
Noyes, Fred T.
21 Barton street
Grocer
Noyes, Joseph
6 Tyng street
Shoe cutter
Noyes, Gilbert A.
44 Kent street
Farming
Noyes, Herbert S.
Il Allen street
Clerk
O'Brien, John J.
5 Kent street
Driver
Oliver, George Clinton 157 Merrimac street
Clerk
Ordway, Charles H.
54 Aslıland street
Livery stable
Ordway, J. Horace
287 High street
Hack driver
Osgood, Edward
49 Purchase street
Crockery
Parsons, Fred W. 152 State street
Actor
Peckham, George P. 32 Charles street
Shoe cutter
Perkins, Charles L.
1012 Bromfield street
Lumber surveyor
Pettingell, George B.
5212 Marlboro street
Retired
Pettingell, Peabody G. 61 Purchase street Pike, George I. 38 Tyng street
Pike, John S.
2 Dalton street
Boots and shoes
Pritchard, John N.
134 Water street
Master mariner
Purington, John W.
II Oakland street
Silver molder
Plumer, Frank H.
69 Federal
Clerk
Poor, Isaac Jr.
28 Lime
Grocer
Quill, James W.
Io Charles
Conductor
Ready, John D.
I Vernon street
Clerk
Randall, Frank A.
972 Kent street
Moterman
Richardson, Joseph C.
25 Boardman street Retired
Richardson, Fred C.
6 Market street
Clerk
Ross, Edgar
II Tyng street
Carriage mfr.
Ross, Herbert W.
22 Congress street
Clerk
Rourke, Johìì J.
19 Charter street
Laundry
Russell, Eugene
33 Charter street
Shoemaker
Sargent, John W.
40 Milk street
Reporter
Shackford, Charles H.
57 Prospect street
Hairdresser
Shea, George E.
- Middle street
Clerk
Shute, George E.
34 Liberty street
Salesman
Clerk
Trimmer
353
LIST OF JURORS
NAME
RESIDENCE
OCCUPATION
Smart. George H.
163 Merrimac street
Painter
South, Fred H.
5 Buck street
Paper Hanger
Stanley, Benjamin F.
3 Ashland street
Ship carpenter
Starr, Everett L.
Io Kent street
Silversmith
Stickney, Edward S.
32 Kent street
Variety store
Stevens, E Scott
194 High street
Clothing dealer
Stevens, Luren
II Barton street
Silversmith
Stevens, J. Albert
246 Water street
Wood worker
Sullivan, John M.
- Hale's court
Blacksmith
Swan, George J.
20 Tyng street
Printer
Thompson, George E.
37 Lime street
Combmaker
Thurlow, John Jacob
66 Marlboro street Machinist
Thurlow, Rufus E.
23 High street
Clerk
Thibault, Louis A.
34 Federal street
Barber
Toomey, James
4 Eagle street II Salem street
Nurse
Tucker, C. Frank
214 High street
Fruit dealer
Varina, Edward E.
I Alter court
Coal and wood
Wallace, William H.
18 Market street
Shoemaker
Welch, George H.
20 Oak street
Shoe cutter
Welch, Samuel R.
20 Barton street
Foreman
Wilson, Simon E.
- Ferry road Veteran
Wilkinson, Michael J.
70 High street
Plumber
Wilkinson, William J. Winkley, Paul T.
- Parker street
Farmer
Winkley, J. Otis
-- Parker street
Milk dealer
Wood, Benjamin S.
30 Washington street Grocer
Woodman, William E.
6 Neptune street Moulder
Young, Eben A.
I Dalton street Mason
Young, John P.
37 Lime street
Motorman
Young, Samuel P.
286 High street
Shoemaker
70 High street Plumber
Laborer
Townsend, Oliver P.
RETURNS OF THE ELECTIONS - 1904
PRESIDENTIAL AND STATE ELECTION Tuesday, November 8, 1904
Wards
I
2
3
4
5
6
Total
Socialist Labor
Corigan and Cox
I
I
2
O
O
I
5
Socialist
Debbs and Hanford. Democratic
6
II
I2
I2
20
42
103
Parker and Davis
95
130
I74
I27
183
108
817
Republican
Roosevelt and Fairbanks.
.. .331
I72
275
248
182
335
1543
Prohibition
Swallow and Carroll.
3
0
I
I
I
6
I2
Peoples Party
Watson and Tibbles
2
O
I
I
3
4
II
GOVERNOR
Wards
I
2
3
4
5
6
Total
John Quincy Adams
9
8
4
6
II
23
61
John L. Bates.
. 226
119
197
167
I18
238
1065
Michael T. Berry
O
I
2
O
O
O
3
Oliver W. Cobb
2
O
33
I
2
3
41
William L. Douglass
204
191
246
210
263
231
I345
Blanks
. 39
23
28
29
20
30
169
.
355
356
ANNUAL REPORTS
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Wards.
I
2
3
1
5
6
Total
Olof Bokelund
7
II
II
8
19
28
84
John C. Crosby.
I13
1.44
173
143
198
132
903.
Frank P. Dyer.
4
O
O
3
3
3
13
Curtis Guild jr.
248
140
251
191
I35
272
I237
Moritz Ruther jr
O
I
I
2
3
4
II
Blanks
108
46
74
66
56
86
436
SECRETARY
Wards
I
2
3
4
5
6
Total
James A. Bresnahan
I
2
5
2
7
5
22
Fannie J. Clary
2
O
O
0
I
3
6
Charles C. Hitchcock
IO
IO
9
I2
17
32
90
Henry B. Little.
132
158
2II
163
201
I54
1019
William M. Olin
224
I 26
2IJ
175
135
247
III8
Blanks
III
46
74
61
53
84
429
TREASURER
Wards
I
2
3
1
5
6
Total
Herbert C. Bartlett.
IO
15
I2
II
26
44
I18
Arthur B. Chapin
239
I45
251
198
143
280
I256
Edmund D. Codmian
90
I2I
154
119
I68
IO3
755
Andrew Mortensen
2
I
I
3
O
2
9
Willard O. Wylie.
5
I
3
5
O
3
17
Blanks.
I34
59
89
77
77
93
529
AUDITOR
Wards
I
2
3
4
5
6
Total
Charles E. Burnham.
6
O
I
I
4
9
21
Walter J. Hoar.
4
I
3
3
IO
IO
31
Charles Stevens. ..
8
16
16
II
24
37
II2
Francis X. Tetrault.
60
I4I
II3
156
86
667
Henry E. Turner
254
148
248
192
I42
286
1270
Blanks.
148
66
IOI
93
78
97
583
357
ELECTION RETURNS
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Wards.
I
2
3
1
5
6
Total
Henry M. Dean
7
3
5
I
4
9
29
John P. Leahy
55
III
135
106
167
78
653
Herbert Parker.
264
152
262
200
151
288
1317
John Weaver Sherman
IO
I7
14
12
22
40
115
Thomas Stevenson
I
O
2
O
2
7
I2
Blanks
143
59
91
94
68
103
558
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS
Wards.
I
2
3
1
5
6
Total
James F. Carey ..
34
25
41
33
47
77
257
Daniel N. Crowley
44
IIO
148
95
157
89
643
Augustus P. Gardner
297
I53
255
215
156
277
I353
Blanks
105
54
66
70
54
82
431
COUNCILLOR
Wards ...
*I
2
3
4
5 185
6
Total
William C. Cuseck
106
I34
196
129
I3I
881
Frank E. Hale
14
I5
15
I7
26
40
I27
George R. Jewett
231
I33
216
I88
I39
237
II44
Julius Rabardy
2
2
2
2
I
9
18
Blanks.
I27
58
81
77
63
108
514
SENATOR
Wards
I
2
3
4
5
6
Total
Alfred L. Binley
21
22
25
14
35
67
184
James A. Cogswell
41
90
98
76
I31
85
521
Moody Kimball.
316
180
321
248
187
267
1519
Blanks
. I02
50
66
75
61
106
460
COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Wards
I
2
3
4
5
6
Total
Wallace Bates
264
151
250
191
156
267
I279
Walter L. Ramsdell
66
I18
158
115
I61
IO5
723
George A. Sanborn
12
15
18
I4
23
4I
123
Blanks
.138
58
84
93
74
II2
559
358
ANNUAL REPORTS
ASSOCIATE COMMISSIONERS
Wards.
I
2
3
4
5
6
Total
Isaac C. Day.
224
125
212
182
130
233
1106
Francis P. Grant ..
I3
I7
14
IO
24
43
I21
William H. Hitchcock
8
21
I7
16
24
41
127
Sherman Nelson
193
I22
208
I62
125
210
1020
James O. Parker.
56
106
129
104
147
79
621
William E. Sherburne
44
76
III
8 1
I21
55
488
Blanks
422
217
329
27I
257
389
1885
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Wards.
I
2
3
4
5
6
Total
Robert A. Amend .
23
I5
19
I4
27
45
I43
John P. S. Mahoney
49
IC8
I28
91
I43
73
592
W. Scott Peters
288
I70
285
229
182
310
1464
Blanks
120
49
78
79
62
97
485
SHERIFF
Wards
I
2
3
4
5
6
Total
Samuel A. Johnson
267
152
26I
206
153
279
1318
James H. Moulton.
55
IOI
I20
94
I45
88
603
Harry V. Noyes
4I
30
45
38
52
61
267
Blanks
II7
59
84
75
64
97
496
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT-22d Essex District
Wards
I
2
3
4
5
Total
Wallace Adams
15
2I
22
I7
34
109
John W. Goodhue
161
IOI
184
I39
I13
698
Thomas Huse
319
187
303
228
I88
I225
Joseph T. Morton
8
2
5
4
5
24
George A. Schofield
219
178
265
192
225
1079
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT-2d Essex District
Ward.
6
Total
T. Hayden Patten
4
4
Alfred Pearson .
73
73
Bailey Sargent
IO2
IO2
George A. Titcomb
269
269
Blanks
77
77
359
ELECTION RETURNS
TOTAL VOTE
Wards I : 2
3
4
5
6 Total
Totals
480
342 510
413 414
525
2684
REPRESENTATIVE VOTE-2d Essex District
NEWBURYPORT (WARD SIX)
T. Hayden Patten 4
Alfred Pearson 73
Bailey Sargent. 102
George A. Titcomb 269
Blanks ..
77
Totals.
.525
TOWN OF MERRIMAC
T. Hayden Patten IO
Alfred Pearson 9
Bailey Sargent. 143
George A. Titcomb 232
Blanks
34
Totals 428
TOWN OF SALISBURY
T. Hayden Pattern 5
Alfred Pearson . . 9
Bailey Sargent 71
George A. Titcomb 147
Blanks.
65
Totals. 297
TOWN OF WEST NEWBURY
T. Hayden Patten 9
Alfred Pearson 16
Bailey Sargent. 51
George A. Titcomb I71
Blanks.
41
Totals .
288
360
ANNUAL REPORTS
REPRESENTATIVE VOTE-22d Essex District
NEWBURYPORT
Wallace Adams 109
John W. Goodhue 698
Thomas Huse I225
Joseph T. Morton
24
George A. Schofield
1079
Blanks 1183
Totals
4318
TOWN OF NEWBURY
Wallace Adams 39
John W. Goodhue 146
Thomas Huse 141
Joseph T. Morton
9
George A. Schofield
97
Blanks
I32
Totals
564
TOWN OF ROWLEY
Wallace Adams. I7
John W. Goodhue I37
Thomas Huse . 124
Joseph T. Morton
4
George A. Schofield
I22
Blanks
186
Totals 590
TOWN OF IPSWICH
Wallace Adams. 14
John W. Goodhue 360
Thomas Huse. 191
Joseph T. Morton 31
George A. Schofield 456
Blanks 538
Totals
1590
36
ELECTION RETURNS
CITY ELECTION Tuesday, December 13, 1904
MAYOR
Wards
I
2
3
4
5
6
Total
Irvin Besse
113
79
169
125
152
149
787
John M. Chase
3
3
7
IO
5
30
58
William F. Houston
341
195
324
253
210
349
1672
Benjamin P. Ireland
49
73
70
53
78
28
351
George F. Woodman
2
2
I
2
2
I
IO
Blanks
6
4
8
6
I2
5
4I
ALDERMAN-AT-LARGE
Wards
I
2
3
4
5 165
6
Total
John Balch Blood
. 203
125
210
186
152
1041
John J. Kelleher
123
I31
246
138
18I
68
887
Herbert Patten
I26
64
85
68
79
303
725
Blanks.
62
36
38
57
34
39
266
ALDERMAN, WARD ONE
Wards
I
2
3
4
5 78
6
Total
Leonard S. Choate
103
65
IIO
78
144
578
Joseph L. Jacoby
182
154
248
155
215
185
II39
George H. Welch
. 144
70
114
95
61
95
579
Samuel R. Welch.
60
38
52
52
49
60
311
Blanks.
25
29
55
69
56
78
312
ALDERMAN, WARD TWO
Wards
I
2
3
4
5 297
383
1970
Blanks ..
165
102
187
I54
162
179
949
ALDERMAN, WARD THREE
Wards.
I
2
3 407
4
5 274
6 Total
Arthur P. Brown
.35I
248
1964
Blanks
163
108
172
I49
185
384 178
955
6 Total
Moody B. Noyes
349
254
392
295
300
362
ANNUAL REPORTS
ALDERMAN, WARD FOUR
Wards.
I
2
3
4
5
6
Total
Charles P. Kelly
194
163
294
227
288
275
1441
William H. Wallace
263
I54
242
193
141
225
1218
Blauks
57
39
43
29
30
62
260
ALDERMAN, WARD FIVE
Wards.
I
2
3
4
5
6
Total
Andrew R. Curtis
.336
254
401
305
319
428
2043
Blanks
178
102
178
144
140
I34
876
ALDERMAN, WARD SIX
Wards.
I
2
3
4
5
6
Total
Albert D. Frost
131
87
I22
95
81
IIO
626
Obed W. Greaton
177
123
172
I57
195
295
1119
Charles McQuillen
II4
79
179
IIO
107
123
712
Blanks
92
67
106
87
76
34
462
OVERSEER OF THE POOR FOR 3 YEARS
Wards
I
2
3
4
5
6
Total
Edmund M. Dow
309
230
359
263
240
327
1728
Blanks.
205
I26
220
186
219
235
1191
COUNCILMEN
WARD ONE
Winfred A. Bridges
185
William H. Colby I32
John J. Dunn.
137
Hudson H. Hardy
. 144
Franklin P. Knight.
I72
Herbert S. Noyes
. 270
Henry C. Tate.
140
Blanks.
362
WARD TWO
Laurens C. Emery
150
Frank W. Gowdy. I18
Armand Kesler
113
George P. Peckham 206
John J. Walsh.
179
Blanks 302
363
ELECTION RETURNS
WARD THREE
Henry S. Brown. 347
George A. Toppan 298
Blanks. 492
James Eugene Fowle .352
Jolın H. Wheeler. .248
WARD FOUR
Leonard S. Davis I26
Caleb D. Howard 193
James H. Johnston 160
Bart. M. Sullivan
II5
Blanks.
407
WARD FIVE
Grovesnor T. Blood. 200
Patrick W. Donlon. 175
Michael J. Kelleher 228 Edward G. Moody. 245
Donald Morrison ..
I47
Blanks
382
WARD SIX
Louis A. Blaisdell 230
Frank O. Fowle 140
Orion R. Hill 79
Hugo Parton 153
Blanks 316
Herbert Currier. . 229
Willard A. Hatch 2nd . 200
Edward H. Little. . I30
Edgar Ross
209
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
WARD ONE
Ernest W. Bliss ..... 340
Blanks .... .. 174
WARD TWO
Prentiss H. Reed ...... 227
Blanks . . . ... 130
WARD THREE
William F. Lunt. 376
Blanks . . 203
WARD FOUR
Charles F. Johnson . . . . 279 Blanks. 170
Richard S. Goodwin . 125
Percy B. Jackson. .221
364
ANNUAL REPORTS
WARD FIVE
Oliver B. Merrill 297
Blanks.
.. . . . . . .. 162
WARD SIX
William R. Usher . 380
Blanks
. . . . .... 182
LIQUOR LICENSE
Wards
I
2
3
4
5
6
Total
Yes.
257
225
382
295
272
236
1667
No
235
120
185
I37
172
297
1146
Blanks
22
II
I2
17
15
29
106
TOTAL VOTE
Wards
I
2
3
4
5
6
Total
Totals
514
356
579
449
459
562
2919
ERRATA President of the Board of Aldermen : MOODY B. NOYES OMITTED Clerk of the Council : J. HERMANN CARVER
CITY GOVERNMENT-1905
MAYOR HON. WILLIAM F. HOUSTON
BOARD OF ALDERMEN
President of the board: JOHN BALCH BLOOD
Ward One.
. JOSEPH L. JACOBY
Ward Two
. MOODY B. NOYES
Ward Three
ARTHUR P. BROWN
Ward Four
CHARLES P. KELLY
Ward Five
ANDREW R. CURTIS
Ward Six Obed W. GREATON
At Large, (ward five). . JOHN BALCH BLOOD
GEORGE H. STEVENS, Clerk of the Board HENRY W. LITTLE, Assistant Clerk
BOARD OF COMMON COUNCIL
JAMES EUGENE FOWLE, President
WARD ONE HERBERT S. NOYES WINFRED A. BRIDGES FRANKLIN P. KNIGHT
365
366
ANNUAL REPORTS
WARD TWO
GEO. P. PECKHAM JOHN J. WALSH LAWRENCE C. EMERY
WARD THREE
J. EUGENE FOWI,E
HENRY S. BROWN
GEORGE A. TOPPAN
WARD FOUR
PERCY B. JACKSON
CALEB D. HOWARD JAMES H. JOHNSTON
WARD FIVE
EDWARD G. MOODY MICHAEL J. KELLEHER GROSVENOR T. BLOOD
WARD SIX
EDGAR ROSS LOUIS A. BLAISDELL
HERBERT CURRIER
HON. WILLIAM F. HOUSTON
INAUGURAL ADDRESS
HON. WM. F. HOUSTON
DELIVERED JANUARY 2, 1905
GENTLEMEN OF THE CITY COUNCIL :
Following a well established and commendable custom we meet tonight to take our oath of office and consider briefly the work and needs of the various city depart- ments, and to set forth, so far as the executive depart- ment is concerned, the policy of the city government for the year 1905.
Permit me at this time, to convey to the citizens of New- buryport my sincere thanks for their expression of confi- dence in electing me to this the highest office in the city. I can only say I appreciate the honor and hope to merit the same by giving them an honest and economical admin- istration.
However we may differ in municipal matters, we are all interested in the growth and success of our city.
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Newburyport is but a large municipal corporation and we, the members of the city council, are but the directors chosen by the citizens who are the stockholders, and to whom we are responsible, and they furnish the capital in the shape of taxes for us, their agents, to conduct the city business under well defined rules of business men.
Before beginning in any business, public or private, it is well to take an account of stock and discover, as near as we can, the existing condition of matters.
I therefore first present for your consideration and the citizens of Newburyport the present financial condition of our city.
Appropriations for 1904 $178,451 41
Income and transfers 47,593 25
Making a total amount $226,044 66
The total expenditures were. 248.798 61
Making a net overdraft on the books of the city treasurer, December 17, 1904. $ 22,753 95
Gross debt December 17, 1904. 919,225 00
Less sinking funds, taxes and assessments due from State, and cash on hand. 272,405 84
Net debt December 17, 1904. $646,819 16
Compared with net debt December 19, 1903. 369,687 30
Increase of debt in 1904 $277,131 86
This increase of debt in 1904 is explained as follows:
Net expenses on water account, 1904 . . $286,066 81
Net expenses on sewage, 1904. .
362 77
Sinking fund commissioners paid trust funds to city ...
3,435 16 Overdraft, 1904. .$22,753 95
Less overdraft, 1903. 9,603 63 13,150 32
Total
$303,015 06
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Less items as follows:
Appropriated to sinking funds in 1904. $18,800 00 Net income of sinking funds in 1904. . 5,516 71
Appropriated to ward 6 engine house. 1,000 00
William H. Bartlett "legacy" 500 00
Bronifield fund credit balance 66 49 25,883 20
Increase of debt as above stated $277, 131 86
To explain further:
The system of water works cost city ·$286,066 81
Increase of debt, 1904 277, 131 81
Making a decrease of debt in 1904 exclusive of the water $ 8,934 95 debt
LIMIT OF TAXATION
The amount which can be raised by taxation during the current year for municipal expenditures, $12 per thousand on net valuation 1904, the valuation being $10,810,780 is $128,729.00. This is exclusive of amount allowed for state and county taxes, interest on city debt and sinking fund requirements.
SCHOOLS
This is a very important department of our city. The schools, at the present time, as a whole, are in good con- dition, having faithful and efficient teachers. We must keep our schools up to the highest standard. Our chil- dren should have comfortable school houses, competent teachers and necessary essentials of school life, but be-
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yond that are there not expenses which by judicious man- agement, may be eliminated?
I realize that this is a department over which the city council has very little control, and I would respectfully suggest to our school board that they carefully investigate the matter of expenses and see if it is not possible for the ensuing year to keep their expenditures down to the low- est possible limit.
There are in charge of this committee about 2,000 chil- dren, with 56 teachers, housed in 12 school buildings.
The appropriation for this department for the year 1904 was$34,000 00 The income from various sources 2,638 17
Making the total amount $36,638 17
The expenses were. 42,406 76
Making an overdraft .. $ 5,768 59
POOR DEPARTMENT
This department is managed and controlled by a board of overseers elected by the people. This board has full power to expend the appropriation to be provided by the city council.
Its appropriation for the year was $13,000 00
Its income was 2,675 50
Making a total amount $15,675 50
Its expenditures were. 18,781 89
Leaving an overdraft of ... $ 3,106 39
I know the overseers believe in being kind and consid- erate to our worthy poor, and think our citizens can rest
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assured that this department is managed economically and is doing all that can consistently be done for our un- fortunates.
I take the liberty, at this time, to pay a tribute of re- spect and appreciation to Mr. Alexander Dixon, our effi- cient city missionary, for the great assistance he has been to this department in his work among the poor of our city; also to those noble and generous people who have assisted him in his life work among the worthy poor.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
This is a department that we look to for a proper en- forcement of the law. The department consists of four- teen regular and three reserve officers, which at the pres- ent time is amply sufficient for our needs, and I sincerely trust that we shall maintain a high degree of efficiency in this branch of our public service the coming year.
One of the greatest needs of this department is a new and convenient station which it seems impossible to have at present.
Appropriation $12,500 00
Income 1,349 05
Making a total amount. $13,849 05
Expenditures. 14,600 56
Overdraft.
$ 751 51
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LIQUOR LICENSES
For the next four months the executive department finds that the laws prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquor in any form, in this city, to the enforcement of which law I shall direct my earnest efforts.
The people by a very decisive vote have decided in favor of license after May I, next. Those laws will be en- forced, not for public effect, nor on account of those who hold extreme views, but because of our desire to enforce impartially, all laws.
HIGHWAYS
This department needs annually a very large sum of money, having about 45 miles of streets, and they require a large outlay to keep them in a safe and proper condition.
I would recommend that the streets be kept in good re- pair and that no new work be laid out until we can ascer- tain the cost of taking care of our ice and snow.
Appropriation . $10,693 78
Removing ice and snow 2,500 00
Income. 3,555 94
Making a total amount
$16,754 72
Expenditures 21.326 85
Overdraft
$ 5,072 13
SEWER DEPARTMENT
I would recommend that this department be consoli- dated with the highway department, making the superin-
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tendent of highways superintendent of sewers, and would advise the postponement of the election of superintendent of sewers, so that you may have time to consider the mat- ter.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
We have a department equal to any fire department of its size in the state. In my opinion no further outlay of an additional permanent nature should be made during the coming year.
, Appropriation $10,750 CO
Income IS4 50
Making a total amount of. $10,934 50
Expenditures 12,508 58
Overdraft. $ 1,574 08
PUBLIC LIBRARY
The public library and reading room are greatly appre- ciated and the pride of our citizens. It is under a wise and conservative management and stands among institu- tions of its kind as one of the best.
LIGHTING STREETS AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS
The appropriation of this department. $13,500 00
Income. 103 CO
Making a total amount ·$13,603 00
Expenditures. 14,370 88 Overdraft $ 767 88
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I feel that the expenditures of this department are too large and owing to the recent decision of the gas commis- sioners, reducing the price of gas, shall hope for a reduc- tion in the expense of running this department.
`PUBLIC PROPERTY
The public property of the city is in fair condition, A few buildings require improvements and repairs, but in the present condition of our finances I consider it inadvis- able to make any expensive outlays.
Appropriation $2,200 00
Income 1,611 00
Making a total amount. $3,811 00
Expenditures 5,856 09
Overdraft.
$2,045 C9
PRESERVATION OF SHADE TREES
Newburyport streets in summer are a bower of beauty, adorned by beautiful shade trees and unless immediate action is taken, hundreds of these trees will be destroyed by the brown tail moth. As it will be a large tax on our city to look after the trees on the Mall, Brown Square and the different parks. I request the co-operation and assist- ance of the citizens, as far as possible, to individually care for the trees on their sidewalks and in their gardens and know they will have the advice and co-operation of the City Improvement Society in their good work.
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As the finances of the city do not allow an adequate sum for the extermination of this pest, I suggest that the City Improvement Society, acting with public spirited citizens, start a private subscription to aid in this important mat- ter, as I have had personal assurance from many citizens that they will gladly contribute financially to the further- ance of this good work.
I would recommend that a small appropriation be made to be used in conjunction with a portion of the Bromfield fund for the destruction of the brown tail moth.
INDUSTRIAL IMPROVEMENT, ETC.
The life of any city depends wholly on its manufactur- ing industries. There are invested in manufacturing in- dustries in this city $1,200,000. While this is very satis- factory, as far as it goes, for any material increase in our business activity and consequently in our general prosper- ity, we must look to or add to the growth of these manu- facturing establishments already in our midst, or to some organized effort to present to other manufacturers the ad- vantages of our city as a manufacturing centre.
I am fully in sympathy with the aims and purposes of those gentlemen who endeavored to form such an organi- zation some two years ago and regret that our citizens, who would be greatly benefitted by the success of such a movement, did not lend sufficient support to crystalize the movement into active being.
I sincerely hope this most important feature of our in- dustrial life will not be allowed to go by default but that
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