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13
17
Deaths of persons
1 to 2 years
I
1
0
Deaths of persons
2 to 3 years.
1
I
3
Deaths of persons 3 to 4 years
0
Deaths of persons 4 to 5 years
I
1
0
Deaths of persons 5 to 10 years
6
2
1
Deaths of persons 10 to 15 years
2
0
2
Deaths of persons 15 to 20 years
3
0
3
Deaths of persons 20 to 30 years.
11
5
6
Deaths of persons 30 to 40 years.
12
5
7
Deaths of persons 40 to 50 years
20
12
8
Deaths of persons 50 to 60 years
22
11
11
Deaths of persons 60 to 70 years
37
14
23
Deaths of persons 70 to 80 years
31
10
24
Deaths of persons over 80 years.
21
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10
Deaths of persons 100 years.
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0
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205
86
119
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ANNUAL REPORT
DEATHS BY MONTHS. (Still-Births Excluded ) . December 15, 1920 to December 15, 1921.
Male.
Female.
December 15. 1920. to January 1. 1921
10
7
January.
11
5
6
February.
17
15
March.
28
9
19
April.
17
9
8
May.
19
11
S
June.
18
7
11
July.
18
9
9
August.
9
3
6
September.
17
7
10
October.
12
6
6
November.
17
11
6
December.
12
6
G
205
88
117
CAUSES OF DEATHS. (Still-Births Excluded ) . December 15, 1920 to December 15, 1921.
Acute Anterior Poliomyelitis
1
Arterio Sclerosis
5
Accidental deaths
4
Broncho Pneumonia
7
Bronchitis.
2
('ancer.
13
C'erebral Hemorrhage
27
Diphtheria. .
2
Diarrhoeal Diseases
3
Diseases of the Heart.
24
Diseases of the Brain and Spinal Cord
14
Diseases of the Kidney.
29
Diabetes.
5
Influenza.
1
Lobar Pneumonia
11
Typhoid Fever
1
Tuberculosis, pulmonary, living in Attleboro
12
Tuberculosis, other than pulmonary, living in Attleboro.
4
Encephalitis Lethargica
1
Tuberculosis, all forms, non-resident cases at B. C. Hospital.
22
Other causes 36
205
22
Respectfully submitted,
RALPH P. KENT, Health Officer.
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ANNUAL REPORT
REPORT OF THE TUBERCULOSIS DISPENSARY.
To Dr. Ralph P. Kent. Health Officer:
I hereby submit the seventh annual report of the Tuberculosis Dis- pensary.
The tuberculosis work now under the supervision of the Health De- partment of the City of Attleboro, since March. 1921, has moved its head- quarters to the Sturdy Hospital Clinic. Here three waiting rooms and one room for examinations are available.
The most intensive work is being done on preventorium work. where health standard is brought about through defects being removed -- this is under the supervision of the Health Officer.
I wish to mention some preventorium work which has been done:
23 cases of Tonsil and Adenoid operations - assisted by family physicians.
6 Tuberenlin tests.
5 Wassermann tests.
13 Sputumn tests.
5 Urine tests.
40 Cases sent to Dr. Webb for care of teeth.
10 Cases seut to Dr. Conro for care of eyes and glasses obtained.
3 Cases sent to Dr. Conro for care of ears.
5 Cases sent to Dr. Couro for care of throat.
The home and living conditions corrected as far as possible; to carry out this part of the work, a milk fund is greatly needed. A loan or sup- ply closet has been started for the use of the tuberculous patients.
Through the kindness of the Attleboro Sun. health letters were pub- lished daily for a short time.
Tuberculosis pamphlets were distributed through factories and placed in pay envelopes.
Occupational Therapy taught at Bristol County Tuberculosis Hospital (ne afternoon each week, to help encourage patients iu staying for sana- torium treatment. Basketry, raffia and crochet work were introduced.
Statistical Report of Tuberculosis Work From December 15, 1920,
to December 15, 1921.
Number of T. B. cases supervised. 135
Number of T. B. cases under private physicians 19
Number of T. B. cases, unknown address 24
Number of T. B. arrested cases
40
Number of T. B. visits during year
1641
Number of T. B. new positive cases
31
Number of T. B. cases moved
21
Number of T. B. deaths.
19
Number of T. B. cases sent to Sanatoria.
31
Number of T. B. cases discharged from Sanatoria.
27
Number of Clinics held 44
Total number of Clinic patients 347
Number of new Clinie patients 91
Number of examinations 704
Number of basketry classes 39
Respectfully submitted.
FRANCES HOWE BRAMAN, R. N. Tuberculosis Nurse.
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DENTIST.
To Dr. Ralph P. Kent, Health Officer,
DEAR SIR:
The following is a report of work done by the School Dentist from September 25, 1920, to date:
Total number of patients treated 318
Total number of sittings. . 456
Total number of deciduous teeth extracted 287
Total number of permanent teeth 52
Total number of teeth cleaned 173
97
Total number of amalgam fillings
Total number of cement fillings
14
Total number of copper cement fillings 4
Total number of pulps removed 18
Total number of roots filled 36
Total number of treatments. 72
Total number of synthetic fillings 2
Respectfully submitted,
E. M. WEBB. D. M. D. School Dentist.
REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF PLUMBING TO THE HEALTH OFFICER.
Dr. Ralph Kent, Health Officer, Attleboro, Mass.
SIR :
The following report of work performed by the Inspector of Plumbing during the year 1921 is hereby submitted.
There were 92 permits granted during the year 1921.
12
Number of water-closets installed
99
Number of sinks installed
12
Number of lavatories installed
73
Number of bath-tubs installed
49
Number of slop-sinks installed
2
Number of sewer connections installed.
32
Number of shower-baths installed 0)
Number of urinals installed 10
Number of inspections made in plumbing 112
Number of consultations with owners and plumbers 24
Number of changes in work by order of Inspector 11
Respectfully submitted,
ARTHUR B. READ.
Number of new buildings 65
Number of wash-trays installed
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REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS.
ATTLEBORO, MASS .. December 15, 1921.
Dr. R. P. Kent, Health Officer, Attleboro, Mass.
I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Slaughter for the year beginning December 15, 1920, and ending December 15, 1921.
Slaughter house and field inspection records show that 1,030 carcasses were dressed and stamped for food.
Cattle, 220: Calves. 190; Hogs, 620.
Condemned as unfit for food: 8 cows for general tuberculosis ; 6 pigs for general tuberculosis; 22 pigs for hog cholera; 3 hogs for deep-seated skin disease; 5 calves. immature; 3 calves for anemia; 7 pigs for necrotic livers.
Respectfully yours,
HUGH GAW, D. V. S., Inspector of Slaughter, Attleboro, Mass.
REPORT OF MILK INSPECTOR.
To Ralph P. Kent, M. D., Health Officer,
DEAR SIR:
I herewith submit my fourth annual report for the year ending De- cember 15, 1921.
The laboratory procedure used is as follows:
I. Dairy Inspection :
Health and cleanliness of the milkers. Health and clealiness of the cows. Sanitary conditions of the barn and milking equipment. Analysis of the water supply. Cleanliness of the milking utensils.
11. Physical Analysis of the Milk:
Temperature of the milk. Sediment test.
III. Chemical Analysis:
Specific gravity. Butter-fat content. Total solids. Solids not fat.
Gravimetric analysis of doubtful samples. Preservatives. Coloring matter.
IV. Bacteriological Analysis:
Number of bacteria per cubic centimeter.
Bacteria that grow at ordinary room temperature.
Bacteria that grow at bodily heat. Dextrose fermenting bacteria. Lactose fermenting bacteria. Bacteria producing putrefaction. Presumptive test for typhoid bacillus.
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Chemical and bacteriological analyses made are as follows:
Name.
Chemical.
Bacteriological.
Milk.
901
580
Cream.
73
Ice cream
59
26
Human milk
4
Water.
23
76
Butter.
4
Vinegar.
9
Sewage.
1
Soda water
81
Coloring (candy )
6
Bread. .
1
Licenses, etc., issued are as follows :
Milk licenses
76
Producers permits
73
Oleomargarine registrations
17
Bakery registrations
4
Inspections:
Dairy.
79
Bakery.
21
Meat markets 12
Bottling establishments
2
Restaurants and hotels.
15
Nuisance Investigations
6
Applications refused :
Milk licenses
16
Producers' permits
10
The following data will give a fair estimate as to how our milk stands according to the samples analyzed :
1. Richness :
Percentage of samples analyzed. Butter-fat.
1.
4.5%-over
38.
4.0%-4.5%
55.
3.5%-4.0%
6.
3.3%-3.5%
II. Sediment :
Percentage of samples.
Sediment.
8.
Very clean.
35.
Clean.
40.
Fair.
17.
Dirty.
III. Bacteriological:
Percentage of samples.
Bacteria cont.
8.
500,000-over
11.
200.000-500,000
14.
100,000-200,000
15.
50,000-100,000
57.
10,000- 50,000
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Because of the fact that much chemical work is done which requires accurate analysis, I find it necessary to ask that a chemical balance be purchased. In the past I have managed to use the equipment of a near-by laboratory for doing highly quantitative work, but now as the work in- creases it beliooves us to make this addition. I hope this recommendation will be given your serious consideration; otherwise the work of this department will be very seriously handicapped.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES J. GUILD, Milk Inspector.
ESTIMATE OF APPROPRIATION FOR 1922.
Health Officer's salary.
Maintenance :
Laboratory.
$100.00
Dental clinic
800 00
Clerk. . .
338 00
Inspector of Milk.
750 00
Care of dump
624 00
Garbage removal
1.600 00
Inspector of Slaughtering.
600 00
Inspector of Animals.
300 00
Inspector of Plumbing
300 00
Nursing and care at home
600 00
Sanatoria. .
7.000 00
Fees to other cities and towns
500 00
Physician's fee
300 00
Vaccination. 25 00
Rent. .
150 00
Incidentals.
250 00
T. B. Nurse
1,500 00
Vital statistics
225 00
Respectfully submitted,
RALPH P. KENT,
Health Officer.
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ANNUAL REPORT
PARK COMMISSIONERS
To the Honorable Mayor and the Municipal Council :
The Park Commissioners herewith submit their twentieth annual report for the year 1921.
PARK COMMISSIONERS.
Samuel M. Einstein, Chairman. Solon D. Bushee. Treasurer. John E. Anderson, Secretary.
Dr. Mooers resigned September, 1921, Samuel M. Einstein being appointed to fill the vacancy.
Donated
Capron Park was donated to the Town of Attleboro in 1901 by Everett S. Capron. Hartford Capron and Mrs. Eliza Carpenter.
Casino.
Donated by Marsden J. Perry in 1902.
Fountain.
Donated by Mrs. John Wolfenden in memory of her husband, John Wolfenden. in 1910.
Newell Shelter.
Donated by Mrs. Fred E. Newell in 1911.
Wading Pool and Bath House.
Donated by Gertrude Hunton Sweet in memory of her parents, in 1917.
Memorial Avenue.
The walk of the avenue was improved by putting on a coat of gravel and crushed stone which adds to the looks very much. Suitable exer- cises were held both Memorial Day and Armistice Day.
The Park Commissioners are contemplating naming one of the driveways G. A. R. Avenue, and have met with the W. R. C .. who in- tend to appropriate enough funds to set out trees in honor of every past commander of the G. A. R.
The Commissioners recommend that lodges, High School Alumni and other socities appropriate a sum of money to have suitable trees set out in the name of their class or society. This is not a request but an invitation for you to do your part to make your own Park more beau- tiful than ever before. This announcement is to ask you all to stir up. some interest and make an Arbor Day celebration.
1832-EVERETT SWEET CAPRON-1921 One of the donors of Capron Park
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Band Concerts.
Band concerts were popular as ever, large crowds going to the Park to hear them. A suitable cover for the bandstand should be erected and the Commissioners suggest five hundred dollars ($500) be appropriated for the same.
Tennis Courts.
On account of the popularity of the tennis courts the Commission- ers suggest additional courts in the coming year at an outlay of four hundred dollars ($400). As it will require a great deal of filling this amount may not be enough to put in a suitable court.
Wading Pool.
The wading pool is one of the most popular places in the Park especially during the vacation time when the playgrounds are in full swing and the Commissioners earnestly hope a sufficient amount of money will be appropriated this year to carry a six or eight-inch pipe to the pool for continuously flowing water while the pool is in use, as the present system is entirely unsanitary and should not be continued another year.
Retention wall of the lake should be extended to the wading pool, but on account of the high costs the Commissioners do not ask for an appropriation this year for this purpose.
Common.
The Commissioners have kept the common in better shape than ever before: flower beds were set out in the spring and trees were trimmed and thinned out so as to make a better appearance.
Finberg Playground.
The Commissioners have helped wherever they could with the small appropriation which we had. for the playground. Finberg Playground was one of the most popular places.
There is a plot of ground the city owns at the junction of Emory and Park streets. This plot of ground has never been named or devel- oped to any great extent, and the Park Commissioners herewith request that a suitable name be given and would suggest that Angell Park, in honor of one of our fallen heroes, be considered, and an appropriation of three hundred dollars ($300) be considered in their budget.
Summary.
The Park Commissioners ask for the following appropriations : Salary and payroll. $4.000.00
Maintenance. 2.100.00
Playground and supervisor 1.000.00
Permanent improvements 2.500.00
Municipal band concerts. 600.00
Fourth of July celebration. 500.00
Common. 300.00
$11.000.00
Respectfully submitted,
S. M. EINSTEIN, Chairman.
S. D. BUSHEE, Treasurer.
J. E. ANDERSON, Secretary.
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REPORT OF THE PLAYGROUND OF THE CITY OF ATTLEBORO.
To His Honor, the Mayor :
The playground at Capron Park was officially opened on July 4, 1921, and has been constantly used by the boys and girls of the city throughout the summer, especially the swimming pool, the new tennis court and the baseball field.
During the season there was an attendance of 3.214 boys and 2.539 girls, who were under the careful supervision of Mr. Ernest L. Webb and Miss Alma Ilillman.
With the building of another tennis court and the improvement of the baseball diamond, the Park could accommodate a great many more boys and girls.
We would recommend the following improvements :
All walks leading to the different playgrounds be marked with signs identifying each, and rules governing same; that signs be posted for- bidding the riding of wheels and the driving of autos within the area of the plaground ; also that some sort of railing be constructed on the edge of the pool nearest the duck pond. We would also suggest the purchase of additional playground equipment, such as balls, bats. and tennis rackets, and that the dressing rooms of the swimming pool be painted and more hooks installed.
We take this opportunity to thank the two instructors, also Mr. Reinhart and Mr. Ray Cooney who greatly assisted in the work.
Respectfully submitted.
S. M. EINSTEIN, Chairman. SOLON D. BUSHEE. Treasurer. JOHN E. ANDERSON, Secretary. Park Commissioners.
RECREATION COMMISSIONERS.
To His Honor, Mayor Philip E. Brady,
HONORABLE SIR :
The activities of the Recreation Commissioners for the first year have not been burdensome, inasmuch as very little business has been trans- acted.
The greatest accomplishment of the Commissioners has been the supervising of the development of Hayward Field, the municipal ath- letie park in North avenue. This work, while directed by a committee from the Attleboro Athletic Association, was constantly under our care. and we feel that wonderful accomplishments have been achieved. Attleboro has an athletic park second to none in the country, and as time goes on, further improvements will be made. The sum of $5.000 was received from the city. which was added to the general fund sub- scribed by public-spirited citizens, and the city now owns a $30.000 proposition of which it may be duly proud. The money appropriated by the city was used in the general fund expended for grading the field. erecting fence, grandstand and bleachers, painting the premises, building steel top to stand, and various other improvements.
We respectfully recommend the appropriation of $2,500 for the furtherance of our work during the year 1922; five or six hundred dollars of which is to be used for improvements of the Finberg Park.
Respectfully submitted.
THOMAS H. MOORE. WILLIAM H. SAART. OSCAR WOLFENDEN, Recreation Commissioners.
HAYWARD FIELD Donated by Hon. Harold E. Sweet
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ANNUAL REPORT
PLANNING BOARD
ATTLEBORO, MASS., December 30. 1921.
To His Honor, Philip E. Brady, Mayor, and the Honorable City Council of Attleboro, Massachusetts.
GENTLEMEN :
In accordance with Chapter 494 of Massachusetts Statutes, the Attleboro City Planning Board herewith submits its sixth annual report.
We have held several meetings during the year, discussing a great many important matters pertaining to the welfare of Attleboro, some of which have already been adopted, and others are under discussion in the Council. In this, our annual report, we make the following recom- mendations :
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No. 1. Zoning.
We again recommend that the city make a survey with the object of establishing zoning laws. In order to do that, there must be gathered sufficient data as to the existing conditions, and some start should be made in 1922. The Planning Board had Mr. Arthur C. Comey. a consultant on City Planning, and a very able man, look over the city and advise us as to the proper method of going about this matter, and we herewith enclose a copy of his report for your consid- eration.
No. 2. City Survey.
We recommend that the Council authorize the drawing of a set of maps giving a survey of Attleboro in detail, as there are none at pres- ent. These maps would help a great deal in the establishment of a zoning system. As we understand it, there hasn't been any new map made of Attleboro since 1894. We wish to call your attention to the fact. that by making a set of maps, the city will be more than recom- pensed as regards to taxation. A great many areas of land to-day are taxed simply by guesswork. as there is no method of knowing exactly the size of the property. Money spent now on plans, is money saved and money earned in the near future, through the conservation and enhance- ment of real values. If the city would make a start in drawing a set of maps, and appropriate a substantial sum every year until it is fin- ished, it would save many times over that amount in the near future.
No. 3. South Main Street.
We again recommend that South Main Street be widened on the west side from Park Street to Mill Street, so that it will be approxi- mately 35 feet from eurb to curb, instead of 27 feet as now laid out.
As the city now owns a part of the land called for in these im- provements, and as most of the land is unocenpied. this proposition should start before buildings are erected on the land needed.
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No. 4. Comfort Station.
Everyone admits the necessity of a Comfort Station, and that it be centrally located. We recommend that the city hire two rooms in the Interstate Electric Company's waiting room, which are available at the present time for this purpose, and can be fitted out at a moderate cost. This is a public need, which should not longer be delayed.
No. 5. Billboards.
We recommend that the new regulations for billboards, submitted by the Planning Board, be adopted and passed. subject to the approval of the Attorney General. of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The Planning Board has secured petitions from the citizens of Attle- boro for the abolishment of billboards in the city, as follows:
Corner of Emery and Mowry Streets.
Corner of Mowry and Torrey Streets.
Pleasant Street. next to the Taunton branch arch.
Union Street. next to the Attleboro Refining Company.
We ask that your Honorable body recommend to the State Board of Highways, that a license be not granted for the continuation of the above-mentioned billboards.
No. 6. Board of Survey.
We again recommend that the Council appoint a Board of Survey. in accordance with provisions of Chapter 190 of the Acts of 1916. We are repeating our recommendation for a Board of Survey, with prac- tically the same wording, that is as follows: "The function of a Board of Survey are to supervise the laying out and construction of new streets, so as to properly plan for future growth and development. There have been certain streets laid out in some sections of this city, which would not have been laid out in such a way if the Board of Survey had supervision over them. If the city is to expand and grow in the right direction. and look ont for the future home builder, a Board of Survey can and will do a great deal toward accomplishing this end."
We express our appreciation of the action of the City Council in adopting some of our recommendations of last year, particularly the building of bridges on Mechanics Street ..
We recommend the usual appropriation of $100 for the coming year.
We wish to thank the Mayor. the Council, the Public Works Depart- ment, and the Press, for the many courtesies extended to us during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH FINBERG. Chairman. EDGAR A. REMINGTON, Secretary. MILFORD E. BLISS. MRS. JOSEPHINE HAMMOND. RAYMOND M. HORTON. MRS. MARY G. MULALLY.
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ANNUAL REPORT
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Mayor Philip E. Brady
COMMITTEE OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Edwin F. Leach
William Marshall
Charles M. Robbins
Chief of Police
Edmond H. Gingras
Lieutenant
Terence E. Flanagan
Arthur F. Gaffney
Patrolman
May
9, 1900
John Bora
Patrolman
Mar. 16, 1910
William J. Sargeant
Special Officer
Mar.
1911
William J. Sergeant
Patrolman
Mar. 13, 1912
Edward E. Gobin
Police Officer and Chauffeur
Apr.
. 1914
Edward E. Gobin
Patrolman
Jan.
16, 1915
William D. Norwood
Patrolman
Jan.
16, 1915
Franklin MeKay
Reserve Officer
June
30. 1915
Franklin McKay
Patrolman
July
12. 1916
Louis J. Fournier
Reserve Officer
Sept.
6. 1916
Joseph McBride
Reserve Officer
Apr.
19, 1918
Joseph McBride
Patrolman
July
20,1918
Joseph O'Donnell
Reserve Officer
Apr.
22, 1918
John J. Kelly
Reserve Officer
Nov.
1, 1918
John J. Kelly
Patrolman
Apr.
1. 1919
Charles E. Nolan
Reserve Officer
Sept. 5, 1920
Charles E. Nolan
Patrolman
Feb. 13, 1921
Edward Paradis
Reserve Officer
Aug.
9, 1920
Edward Paradis
Patrolman
May
23. 1921
Walter L. O'Hare
Reserve Officer
Aug.
12, 1920
Donat E. Pion
Reserve Officer
Dec.
5, 1920
Louis J. Fournier
Patrolman
Apr.
1. 1918
Joseph O'Donnell
Patrolman
Nov. 1, 1918
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ANNUAL REPORT
To His Honor, the Mayor, and Municipal Council :
GENTLEMEN :
I have the honor to submit herewith the annual report of the work of the Police Department for the year ending December 31. 1921, with recommendations and estimates of requirements for the year 1922.
Our motor equipment consists of a Cadillac Combination Patrol an 1 Ambulance. Cadillac Touring Car, three Harley-Davidson motorcycles, one with sidecar. Patrol wagon and touring car are in need of over- hauling to be in first class running order. All have given excellent ser- vice and justifies the wisdom of buying first class equipment. Our reg- ular police equipment is the best and of the latest pattern. This equip- ment was added to by the purchase of three riot guns, also a powerful searchlight which can be carried easily by one man.
The Police Department has been subjected to numerited criticism for not responding quickly to calls, especially in cases of emergency. The cars are kept at the City Barn about one thousand feet from the police station and it takes considerable maneouvering to run them out without smashing into other cars. This could be easily remedied and I do not understand why it is not given the consideration which it merits.
I have repeatedly urged that action be taken to provide better facilities for the department in this respect and take this opportunity to again bring it to the attention of the Council. I recommend that the oldest of the three motorcycles be turned in and applied to the purchase of a new one. It would seem advisable to do this rather than spend a large amount to overhaul and keep it in proper running order.
It has been my desire for some time to have a photograph outfit and finger print system installed which would also combine a modus operandi of crime. This would facilitate the investigation of crimes and increase the percentage of captures of offenders. The need of these systems in small cities becomes more apparent each year in order to properly co-operate with larger departments which have established systems and are called upon to assist in the capture of persons wanted. Requests are made for photos or prints of persons wanted which we are unable to furnish. There are other instances of crimes committed in our city limits, the perpetrators of which have not been apprehended, due to the lack of proper equipment and a trained official in that particular line. Once established the cost of maintenance would be relatively small. I recommend that a sufficient sum be appropriated to install this system.
To install a police signal system at this time would mean the expenditure of several thousand dollars and in all probability would not be considered under present conditions, yet it is as necessary a part of the police equipment as it is that of a fire department. Some means of telephone connection with the Station should be maintained at dif- ferent points on the officers' routes with a checking system at import- ant points. I recommend this for your favorable consideration.
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