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... department , and it has received marked commendation from experienced persons , who have in- vestigated it , from various parts of the world . The Department numbers about 600 members , divided into twelve Engine Companies , three Hook ...
... department , and it has received marked commendation from experienced persons , who have in- vestigated it , from various parts of the world . The Department numbers about 600 members , divided into twelve Engine Companies , three Hook ...
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... Department . Within a few weeks past the department and the city have sustained a mournful loss in the death of Mr. Elisha Smith , Jr. , its intelligent and intrepid Chief Engineer , who distinguished himself not less for valor in the ...
... Department . Within a few weeks past the department and the city have sustained a mournful loss in the death of Mr. Elisha Smith , Jr. , its intelligent and intrepid Chief Engineer , who distinguished himself not less for valor in the ...
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... department . The practice which has obtained for several years past , of investing persons with police authority outside of the department , with permission to dispose of their services where they can obtain the highest compensation ...
... department . The practice which has obtained for several years past , of investing persons with police authority outside of the department , with permission to dispose of their services where they can obtain the highest compensation ...
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... department may be increased . The whole number of water takers at present is about 21,400 , —an increase of 1400 since Jan. 1 , 1856. The average rate of inter- est paid on the water debt is about 4.9 per cent .; and for the first time ...
... department may be increased . The whole number of water takers at present is about 21,400 , —an increase of 1400 since Jan. 1 , 1856. The average rate of inter- est paid on the water debt is about 4.9 per cent .; and for the first time ...
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... shall be ap- pointed by the Mayor : - Committee on Armories and Military Affairs - Bridges Cemeteries - Common and Public Squares - County Accounts - Fire Department - Faneuil Hall ( to be 6 Rules and Orders of the Board of Aldermen . CO.
... shall be ap- pointed by the Mayor : - Committee on Armories and Military Affairs - Bridges Cemeteries - Common and Public Squares - County Accounts - Fire Department - Faneuil Hall ( to be 6 Rules and Orders of the Board of Aldermen . CO.
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