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On the pending cases in addition to the investigation made by the Claims Inspector I have filed interrogatories in each case and have secured all the information by this method. One case has been non-suited as the result of failure to answer interrogatories.
Title Examination
One title on Fairlee Street, Somerville, was examined.
Opinions .
Seventeen written opinions have been prepared and sub- mitted to various department heads.
299
LAW DEPARTMENT
Collection Matters
Pending December 22, 1924
76
Received
41
Disposed of and settled
37
Pending December 31, 1925
80
Twelve suits have been entered on collection matters, two of which are still pending in Court. There are also two suits pending against other cities and towns for disposition of Contagious Hospital and Public Welfare cases.
RALPH M. SMITH.
300
ANNUAL REPORTS
REPORT OF THE SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Office of Sealer of Weights and Measures. City Hall, Somerville, January 1, 1926.
To His Honor, the Mayor, and the Board of Aldermen :-
The following report of the Sealer of Weights and Meas- ures for the year 1925 is respectfully submitted :-
Work of Weights and Measures Department for 1925
Non- Con- Sealed demned
Platform over 5000 capacity
Adjusted Sealed 43 -
Platform under 5000 capacity
12
408
10
6
Counter
9
669
3
21
Spring
6
722
7
37
Computing
1
539
10
19
Slot Personal Weighing
63
-
-
Prescription
28
1
Beam
1
29
1
-
Weights
Avoirdupois
63
3936
8
Apothecary
45'7
19
Metric
121
Troy
21
Capacity Measures
Dry
44
-
-
Liquid
888
-
50
Gasoline Pumps
191
12
4
Oil Pumps
105
263
3
Molasses Pumps
34
3
1
Yard Sticks
170
36
Wood Baskets
25
6
Cloth Measuring Devices
2
-
-
Total
92
9329
309
205
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Taxi Meters
13
301
SEALER OF WEIGIITS AND MEASURES
Inspections other than sealing:
Number of scales and measures in stores 302
Number of Pedlers' scales 65
Number of Junk scales 3
Number of Ice scales 23
Number of Gasoline devices
68
Number of Pedlers' Licenses
148
Condemned for repairs or replacement on road:
Number of scales inspected and C D
126
Number repaired or replaced and sealed
118
Number not reported ready for sealing
8
Condemned for repairs or replacement at office :
Number of scales inspected and C D
79
Number repaired or replaced and sealed
69
Number not reported ready for sealing
10
Gasoline Station Tests:
Total number of calls
145
Number of different stations
101
Number of call backs to stations previously in- spected
44
Total number of gallons of gas drawn for tests.
6911
Average gallons of gas drawn per pump
331/4
Total number of pumps inspected
207
Number of pumps sealed
191
Number of pumps N. S.
12
Number of Pumps C D
4
Total number of oil pumps
334
Number of oil pumps sealed
75
Number of oil pumps non-sealed
259
Summary of tests and inspections:
Total Number
Correct
Under
Over
Loaves of Bread
140
51
22
67
Packages of Butter
34
31
2
1
Coal in paper bags
99
47
17
35
Confectionery
20
17
3
Dry Commodity
789
490
238
61
Bags of Flour
61
34
24
3
Fruits and Vegetables
178
41
106
31
Grain and Feed
19
17
2
Ice
9
2
4
3
Meats and Provisions
10
10
-
-
Wood by Cord
1
1
-
Coal in Transit
3
3
-
Total
1363
740
422
201
-
-
302
ANNUAL REPORTS
Other Inspections :
Marking of Bread
112
Paper or Fibre Cartons
350
Cartons Approved as Measures
974
Milk Jars
560
Wholesale Milk Cans
350
Metal Ice Cream Containers
573
Coal Certificates
3
Stone Certificates
3
Weighing of Coal in Transit
3
Weighing of Stone in Transit
3
Taximeters
10
Miscellaneous :
Complaints Investigated
8
Court Cases
3
Total Number Licenses Issued 319
Amount paid City Treasurer for Pedlers' Licenses 988
Amount paid City Treasurer as Sealing Fees 830.72
The taximeter course of two miles has been laid out on Highland Avenue, and is in full working operation. The course is marked with brass plates in curb stone at intervals of +-+-+-3-4-1 mi. After giving the taximeter the road test of 4 miles, if the meter registers correctly, then there is a time test of one half hour of three minute intervals, and if this test is correct then the meter is sealed, both as to time and mileage.
The deficiency in package goods, was very slight due to shrinkage, and the practice of putting up goods too far ahead was discouraged by the Weights and Measures Department.
There were three cases brought to the attention of the court, and fines imposed ; short weight of ice, $25; inaccurate scale, $10; and peddling without license, $10.
As much time as could be given in between other duties was given over to inspection of package goods in stores, the reweighing showed a better percentage of correct weight than the previous year, we also find scales and weighing devices are kept in better condition, and more attention paid to their operation.
The department wishes to extend an invitation to the public to call and see the equipment used in our work, and to see what effort is made for the protection of the people of Somerville. And we will also be only too glad to explain any matter relative to weights and measures.
B. S. ABBOTT,
Sealer of Weights and Measures.
303
LICENSING COMMISSION
REPORT OF LICENSING COMMISSION
January 25, 1926.
To the Honorable the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Somerville :-
Gentlemen :
The Licensing Commission respectfully submits the fol- lowing report for the year 1925. The Commission has follow- ed its established policy with reference to the matters within its jurisdiction and has kept in close touch with the office of the State Fire Marshal regarding garages in new develpo- ments in the city and changing types of construction.
There has been no increase in the number of establish- ments operating with Lord's Day Licenses at all incompati- ble with the changing conditions and rising growth in pop- ulation.
The Commission desires to acknowledge its appreciation of the confidence placed in and the many courtesies extended to it by Mayor John M. Webster, its activities having been thereby rendered pleasant to perform. The Commission also wishes to acknowledge the splendid co-operation of other de- partments of the City Government connected with its opera- tion.
Applications were received and acted upon by the Com- mission as follows :
Garage Licenses
423 Applications received.
385 Licenses granted and issued.
28 Applications leave to withdraw. 1 Application no action necessary.
9 Applications laid over to 1926.
304
ANNUAL REPORTS
Lord's Day Licenses
318 Applications received.
273 Licenses granted and issued. 8 Transfers of location granted.
34 Applications leave to withdraw.
1 Transier of location leave to withdraw.
1 Application laid over to 1926.
1 Transfer of location laid over to 1926.
Fees for the above licenses granted and issued, amount- ing to $2,125.00 were paid over to the City Treasurer.
Respectfully submitted,
EUGENE M. CARMAN, Chairman WM. H. SMITH, WM. J. SHANAHAN, Licensing Commission.
Attest :
R. A. KEYES, Secretary.
305
CHIEF OF POLICE
REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Somerville, Mass .-
Gentlemen :- I respectfully submit the annual report of the Somerville police department, for the year ending De- cember 31, 1925.
Arrests
Whole number of arrests made
3,118
With and without warrants
2,620
On summons and notification
498
3,118
Males
2,981
Females
137
3,118
Americans
2,140
Foreign born
978
3,118
Residents
1,992
Non-residents
1,126
3,118
1,-Crimes and Offenses Against the person.
Assault with intent to murder
2
Assault and battery
150
Assaults and assault and battery on officers
3
Assaults with dangerous weapon 3
Carnal abuse of female child
1
Larceny from person
2
Murder
1
Rape, attempt
1
Robbery and robbery, attempt
24
Threats
7
2,-Crimes and Offenses Against Property.
Arson
1
Breaking and entering
25
Breaking and entering, attempt 7
Breaking and entering and larceny 39
194
306
ANNUAL REPORTS
Breaking glass
9
Concealment of property
2
Injury to property
6
Larceny
122
Larceny in building
4
Larceny, attempt
5
Malicious mischief
2
Setting fires
2
Receiving stolen goods
11
Trespass
27
Unlawfully diverting electricity
1
-
263
3,-Crimes and Offenses Against Public Order, Etc.
Abandonment of children
3
Adultery
8
Bail surrender
2
Capais
13
Contempt of court
3
Cruelty to animal
1
Default
27
Deserter, United States Navy
1
Desertion of minor children
2
Desertion of wife
2
Disturbing the peace
6
Disturbing a public assembly
12
Dog keeping, unlicensed
3
Drunkenness
1,350
Drunkenness, common
13
Escaped prisoner
1
Forgery
1
Fugitive from justice
4
Gaming nuisance
2
Gaming, present at
7
Giving false alarm of fire
3
Indecent exposure of person
4
Impure print, in possession of
2
Indictments
6
Lewd cohabitation
6
Lottery, promoting
1
Neglected children
7
Neglect to support
114
Peddling, unlicensed
1
Safe keeping, alcoholism
1
Safe, keeping, demented
21
Safe keeping, escaped prisoners
3
Safe keeping, escaped insane inmates
3
Safe keeping, feeble minded
4
Safe keeping, revoke and violation of parole
7
Safe keeping, runaways
8
Safe keeping, runaways from Lyman School
3
Stragglers from United States Navy
3
Stubbornness
17
Suspicious persons
4
Vagrancy
6
Unlawfully riding on freight cars
2
307
CHIEF OF POLICE
Violation of city ordinances
76
Violation of health regulations
3
Violation of illegitimate child act 18
Violation of labor laws
31
Violation of liquor laws
256
Violation of Lord's Day
92
Violation of medical laws
2
Violation of milk laws
5
Violation of motor vehicle laws
403
Violation of narcotic drug laws
2
Violation and revoke of parole
14
Violation of terms of probation
41
Violation of school laws
16
Violation of weight and measure laws
2
Weapons, carrying without permit
6
Witnesses
7
2,661
Recapitulation
(1) Crimes and Offenses Against the Person ....
194
(2) Crimes and Offenses Against Property 263
(3) Crimes and Offenses Against Public Order, etc.
2,661
Total number of arrests made
3,118
Bailed to appear elsewhere
22
Cases in which nolle prosequi was entered and dismissed
41
Released by probation officer, drunkenness
10
Released from custody
3
Surrendered to court, other
etc. officers insitutions,
258
Witnesses
7
341
Number of cases held for trial 2,777
NOTE :- Two hundred and thirty-four of the above number of cases were juveniles and delinquents.
Miscellaneous Reports
Abandoned automobiles
108
Accidents reported
1,264
Amount of property stolen
$166,129 63
Amount of stolen property recovered
259,711 17
Amount of property damaged
325 75
Amount of property lost
593 95
Amount of property found 79 18 37
Assault and battery, assaults and attempts
1
Attempt to commit arson
84
Attempts to commit larceny
18
Attempts to commit suicide
9
Breaking and entering, false alarm of
2
Buildings broken and entered, nothing stolen
75
Attempts to break and enter
308
ANNUAL REPORTS
Buildings found open
526
Cable box open
1
Dead animals found
13
Defective bridges
17
Defective buildings
3
Defective catch basins and sewers
21
Defective electric lamps
7
Defective fences and railings
6
Defective fire alarm box
1
Defective gas and water gate boxes
79
Defective hydrants
12
Defective poles and posts
11
Defective police signal service
17
Defective sidewalks
428
Defective signs and sign posts
184
Defective streets
132
Defective streets, lighted
3
Defective United States mail boxes
3
Defective wires
39
Demented persons
2
Disturbances
22
Dogs killed
45
Dogs vicious
10
Fire, alarms given for
4
Fire, extinguished without alarm
1
Fire, false alarms of
38
Fire, needless alarms for
7
Fires reported
275
Gas leaks
6
Gas Poisoning
4
Heat prostrations
2
Horses killed
2
Houses unoccupied
71
Indecent exposure of person
9
Infirm person
1
Larcenies, no value given
339
Larcenies
779
Lodgers
4
Lost children
274
Lost children, found
274
Malicious mischief
39
Missing persons
106
Missing persons, found
102
Obstructions on sidewalks and streets
48
Obstructions on sidewalks and streets, lighted
5
Obstructions on sidewalks and streets, not light- ed
2
Panes of glass broken
212
Permits issued to carry fire-arms
261
Permits to labor on Lord's Day
96
Persons bitten by dogs Persons helped home
2
Persons rescued
7
Property damaged and destroyed
105
Property lost, no value given
76
Property found, no value given
110
Robbery, and attempts to rob
42
32
Defective drinking fountains
7
309
CHIEF OF POLICE
Runaway children
24
Runaway children, found
26
Runaway teams
3
Sidewalks, streets and subways flooded
Still born infant found
Stray bullets fired
2
Stray dogs and other animals
127
Stray dogs and other animals, found
66
Stray herd of cattle
1
Stray herd of cattle, found
1
Stray teams
2
Stray teams, found
5
Street lights reported
2,656
Sudden death
1
Suicides
3
Summonses served for witnesses and defendants to appear in court at other places
925
Suspicious persons
154
Threats
1
Trees dangerous
29
Trespass and wilful trespass
38
Unconscious persons
2
Violation of city ordinances
197
Violation of health regulations
3
Violation of Lord's Day
5
Violations of motor vehicle laws
4
Violation of narcotic drug laws
1
Water pipes leaking
136
Windows broken
45
Sidewalks and streets dangerous and ice
from snow
65
16
1
310
ANNUAL REPORTS
OFFICIAL ROSTER OF DEPARTMENT
Chief of Police Charles A. Kendall
Captain Eugene A. Carter
Lieutenants
James M. Harmon John A. Ray Thomas Damery
Michael T. Kennedy Ernest Howard
Sergeants
Frank H. Graves James M. Lynch
William G. Kenney
Robert T. Blair
Thomas P. Walsh Charles J. Sharry
Patrolmen
1-Edward M. Carter
2 - Theodore E. Heron
3- Daniel G. Simons
4- Samuel Burns
5-John A. Dadmun 6- George L. Rice 7-Myron S. Gott 8 - Charles W. Reick 9- Frank C. Hopkins 10 - Sanford S. Lewis
43- John J. Killourhy
44-Thomas M. Sharry
45 - Michael J. O'Loughlin
46- Charles W. Shepherd 47-John J. Shay
48 - Edward G. Butman 49-John P. L. O'Keefe
50 - Alfred E. Robitaille
51 - Allan S. Burns
52 - William H. Donovan
11 -Henry A. Sudbey 53 - George R. Allen
12 - Thomas F. McNamara 54 - Jeremiah Keniry 55-James Murray 56- Charles J. Fulton
13 - Louis F. Arnold 14 -Charles S. Johnston 15 - Claude L. Crossman 16-John J. Cummings 17- Edmund J. Keane 18 - Denis Downey 19-Edward M. Davies 20-George A. C. Peters
21 - Louis J. Belzarini 22 - Walter Reed
23 - Dennis G. Mulqueeney
24 - Patrick J. Doolin
25- Edward J. Hopkins
26 - Walter L. Groves 27 - Joseph A. Dwyer 28 - Augustine J. Fitzpatrick 29 - Patrick McGrath
30 - Bernard McCabe 31- Harry C. Young 32 - Robert D. Dewar
68 - Charles H. McAvoy
69- James F. Holmes 70 - Earle W. Elliott
71 -Michael J. Dowd, Jr.
72 - Patrick J. Lyons
73 - Thomas A. Donovan
74- Thomas J. Flanagan
57- Edward F. Culliton
58- Alfred J. McFadden
59- James A. Fitzpatrick
60-Elmer E. G. Raymond 61 -Frank J. Roche
62- Augustine F. Sharry 63 - Daniel M. O'Connell 64-Chester F. Warner
65- George D. MacDonald
66 - Charles F. Lacey
67 - William E. Dwyer
CHIEF OF POLICE
Patrolmen, continued
33-Peter Moore
34 - Albert C. Hawes
35- Walter C. Oesting
36- John L. Cameron
37 - Francis P. Higgins
38-John J. McCahey
39 - Alexander Morrison
40- Daniel J. Powers
41 - Jeremiah O'Connor
42- Timothy Buckley
75- Timothy J. Corckery
76- Henry W. Roche
77 - John H. Baker
78-John J. Courtney
79 - Pierce P. Ronayne
80 - Joseph P. Blake
81 - Frank A. Silva, Jr.
82- John J. Smith
83 - Dennis F. Kearney
84-LeRoy V. Pierce
Reservemen
85-Francis R. Begley
86 - Francis X. Cavanagh
87 - Joseph F. Small
88-Edward G. Forristall
89 - August S. Cidado
90 - Hugh R. Cunningham
91 - James Souza
92- Garnett L. Reid
93 - Jeremiah F. Donovan
Chauffeurs and Patrol Drivers
1
1- James W. Lundergan
3-William R. Burnett
2- John H. Mckenzie 4-George R. Estee, Jr.
Matron
Mrs. Mina T. Weeks
Assistant Matron Mrs. Katherine Wood
Pensioners Retired on Half Pay
Ira S. Carleton, patrolman James J. Pollard, patrolman Herbert Hilton, patrolman Ezra A. Dodge, patrolman George H. Carleton, sergeant Frederick H. Googins, patrolman
Jacob W. Skinner, patrolman Elmer E. Drew, patrolman Ernest S. Goff, patrolman
Charles W. Allen, patrolman Charles E. Woodman, lieutenant Frederick G. Jones, patrolman Francis A. Perkins, patrolman Charles E. Wilson, patrolman Hudson M. Howe, patrolman
May 9, 1907 Feb. 27, 1908
Dec. 21, 1911
Mar. 14, 1914
Mar. 27, 1914
Mar. 12, 1915 Dec. 31, 1917
July 25, 1918
July 11, 1919
Mar. 26, 1920: June 24, 1921 Feb. 9, 1923 Apr. 25, 1924 Aug. 7, 1925 Sept. 14, 1925
311
312
ANNUAL REPORTS
CHANGES IN THE FORCE.
Resignations
Chauffeur and Patrol Driver, James H. White, resigned to take ef- fect Jan. 31, 1925.
Patrolman Alfred S. Macomber, resigned to take effect Mar. 12, 1925. Reserveman Edmond F. Flynn, resigned to take effect Apr. 23, 1925, while charges were pending against him.
Reserveman Eugene M. Canty, resigned to take effect Dec. 10, 1925, never having served.
Reinstatement.
Earl W. Elliott, reinstated as patrolman Apr. 27, 1925.
Retirements.
Patrolman Charles E. Wilson, retired and placed on pension at half pay Aug. 7, 1925.
Patrolman Hudson M. Howe, retired and placed on pension at half pay Sept. 14, 1925.
Discharges.
Patrolman Leo J. Hurley, discharged after hearings, to date from Sept. 26, 1925.
Patrolman John F. Cruise, discharged after hearings, to date from Oct. 31, 1925.
Death.
Retired pensioner Jotham Chisholm, died Dec. 18, 1925.
Promotions.
Reserveman, Joseph P. Blake, promoted to patrolman Apr. 10, 1925. Reserveman, Frank A. Silva, Jr., promoted to patrolman Apr. 11, 1925. Reserveman, John J. Smith, promoted to patrolman 'Apr. 11, 1925. Reserveman, Dennis F. Kearney, promoted to patrolman Oct. 16, 1925. Reserveman, LeRoy V. Pierce, promoted to patrolman Oct. 17, 1925.
Appointments.
Francis X. Cavanagh,, appointed as reserveman Apr. 27, 1925. Joseph F. Small, appointed as reserveman Apr. 27, 1925. Edward G. Forristall, appointed as reserveman Apr. 27, 1925. August S. Cidado, appointed as reserveman Apr. 27, 1925. Hugh R. Cunningham, appointed as reserveman Apr. 25, 1925. James Souza, appointed as reserveman Oct. 24, 1925. Garnett L. Reid, appointed as reserveman Oct. 23, 1925.
Eugene M. Canty, appointed as reserveman Nov. 28, 1925 (resigned Dec. 10, 1925.)
Jeremiah F. Donovan, appointed as reserveman Dec. 14, 1925.
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CHIEF OF POLICE
Police Signal Service.
Number of on duty calls made by the officers and patrol- men 277,172
Telephone calls made by the officers and patrolmen 49,168
White Combination Automobile Service.
Number of runs made in conveying prisoners to station
99
Number of prisoners conveyed
114
Number of sick and injured conveyed
598
Number of miles run in conveying prisoners to station 195.5
Number of miles run in conveying sick and injured 2,030.5
Number of miles run in conveying prisoners
to and from jail 103.0
Number of miles run elsewhere 963.0
Total number of miles run during the year. .... 3,292.0
New White Combination Automobile Service.
Number of sick and injured conveyed
19
Number of miles run in conveying sick and
injured 69.0
Number of miles run elsewhere 28.8
Total number of miles run during the year 97.8
Reo Combination Automobile Service.
Number of runs made in conveying prisoners to station 1,121
Number of prisoners conveyed 1,498
Number of sick and injured conveyed
19
Number of miles run in conveying prisoners to station 2,532.9
Number of miles run in conveying sick and injured 134.7
Number of miles run in conveying prisoners
to and from jail
1,051.1
Number of miles run elsewhere 1,328.1
Total number of miles run during the year ... 5,046.8
Touring Cars Reports.
Number of prisoners conveyed to station 126
Number of sick and injured conveyed
15
Number of trips to jail conveying prisoners
8
314
ANNUAL REPORTS
REPORT OF THE LIQUOR SQUAD.
CHARLES A. KENDALL,
Chief of Police.
Dear Sir :- The following will show the amount of work per- formed by the liquor officers for the year ending Dec. 31, 1925.
Cases investigated 379
Search warrants served
239
Arrests.
Illegal sales of liquor
109
Keeping and exposing liquor for sale
102
Illegal transportation of liquor
13
Illegal manufacture of liquor
8
Illegal gaming
50
Lottery
1
Total
283
Fines.
Liquor fines paid in District Court of Somerville.
$16,700 00
Gaming fines paid in District Court of Somerville. 810 00
Promoting a lottery fines in District Court of Som- ville
50 00.
Violations of motor vehicle laws fines paid in District Court of Somerville 40 00
Liquor fines paid in Superior Court
4,575 00
Gaming fines paid in Superior Court
50 00
Violation motor vehicle laws paid in Superior Court
100 00
Sale of junk etc., from raids
236 61
Disposition of cases in District Court of Somerville. Suspended sentences, 6 months each (see foot note) Sentenced to serve 1 year in House of Correction, ap- pealed
15.
Sentenced to serve 6 months in House of Correction, appealed
29
Sentenced to serve 4 months in House of Correction, appealed
1
Sentenced to serve 1 month in House of Correction, appealed Sentenced to serve 6 months in House of Correction, served Sentenced to serve 1 month in House of Correction, served
1
1
Cases dismissed Not guilty Sentenced to Lyman School, (recommitted) Violation liquor law
1
4
2
1
Of the 15 persons who were given suspended sen- tences, five were found later to be in the liquor busi- ness and were sentenced to serve six months each, in the House of Correction.
Total number of persons committed to House of Cor- rection
7
40
Number of persons who appealed cases
$22,325 00
9
315
CHIEF OF POLICE
Disposition of cases in Superior Court.
Persons sentenced to serve 3 months in House of Cor- rection
1
Persons sentenced to serve 2 months in House of Cor- rection 2
Persons sentenced to serve 1 month in House of Cor- rection
7
Placed on file
6
Placed on probation
1
Not guilty
2
Cases pending
16
Total number of persons committed from both courts 17
Respectfully submitted,
Sergeant WILLIAM G. KENNEY, in Command of Liquor Squad.
316
ANNUAL REPORTS
REPORT OF POLICE MATRON.
To CHARLES A. KENDALL, Chief of Police.
Dear Sir: - I herewith submit my report as matron for the year ending Dec. 31, 1925. Females and minors placed in my charge.
Abandonment of minor children
4
Adultery
4
Assault and battery
18
Breaking glass
2
Capais
1
Demented
9 30
Drunkenness
1
Larceny
Lewd and lascivious cohabitation
3
Lost children
59
Neglect of minor child
6
Neglect of parent
1
Operating motor vehicle without license
1
Real estate, injury to
1
Runaways
2
Stolen property, receiving
1
Stubbornness
3
Threats
2
Violation of motor vehicle laws
3
Violation of liquor laws
36
Violation of probation
2
Warrant
1
Total 196
Respectfully sumitted,
MRS. MINA T. WEEKS,
Matron.
Escaped from asylum
6
317
CHIEF OF POLICE
AUTOMOBILE AND TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT.
Report of Police Officer, Daniel G. Simons, in charge of this duty, for the year ending Dec. 31, 1925.
Number of licenses granted by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen for purchase, sale and transfer of second hand automobiles.
First class
13
Second class
15
Third class
6
Total 34
Number of purchases, sales and transfers by dealers
4,756
Number of individual sales and transfers
2,124
Number of motor vehicles reported stolen by the sev-
eral police departments, insurance agencies and detective bureaus in United States and Canada Reported recovered by same
11,928
Number of index cards printed and filed
42,603
Number of automobiles tagged for violation of street traffic ordinances
6,840
Total number of cards printed and filed
49,443
Cases investigated at the request of Registrar of Motor Vehicles, of persons who had their licenses to operate motor vehicles suspended or revoked 191
Conclusion.
I wish to tender my sincere thanks to all persons who have assisted me in the discharge of my duties.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES A. KENDALL,
Chief of Police.
6,753
318
ANNUAL REPORTS
REPORT OF THE CITY CLERK
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. January 1, 1926.
To the Honorable, the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen :-
Gentlemen :-
The following is respectfully submitted as the fifty- fourth annual report of the city clerk of the City of Somer- ville, and is for the year ending December 31, 1925. The receipts and payments were as follows :-
Receipts
Balance from year 1924 being for dog li- censes issued in December 1924
12 males at $2.00
$24 00
1 female at $5.00
5 00
1 spayed at $2.00
2 00
31 00
Less city clerk's fees paid to the city
treasurer 14 at $.20
2 80
For dog licenses issued in 1925 :-
795 males at $2.00
1,590 00
201 females at $5.00
1,005 00
95 spayed at $2.00
190 00
2,785 00
For hunting and fishing licenses issued in 1924 :-
189 fishing at $1.00
189 00
5 alien fishing at $2.00
10 00
1 non-resident citizens fishing at $2.00
2 00
199 hunting and trapping at $1.50
298 50
165 hunting and fishing at $2.00
330 00
8 alien hunting and trapping at $15.00
120 00
951 50
Recording mortgages, assignments, etc 1069 papers
1,594 75
Certificates of marriage intentions,-
1,251 00
1251 licenses
Carried forward
$2,845 75
$3,764 70
$28 20
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CITY CLERK
Brought forward
Furnishing copies of records
Licenses : -
Auctioneers, 32 licenses at $2.00
64 00
Billiard and pool tables and bowling
alleys, 183 licenses for 98 tables and 58 alleys at $2.00
312 00
Drain layers, 7 licenses at $1.00
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