Boston 10 Be Reserve City
A compact note lists Boston as a reserve city in England States, detailing designation and potential role in regional plans.
03 Apr 1914
Page 1
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1914
Page
1
A compact note lists Boston as a reserve city in England States, detailing designation and potential role in regional plans.
Washington April 2 The reserve bank organization committee has divided the continental United States into 12 banking districts and chosen 12 cities for federal reserve banks under the new currency law. This marks the first decisive step toward the system's establishment.
The text outlines district numbers with capitals for national banking districts in Boston New York and Philadelphia. It lists territories including the New England States New York State and parts of New Jersey Delaware and eastern Pennsylvania with several counties specified.
Charles T. Murray sub master of Somerville High School died after a short illness at his home 28 Franklin street Born in Southboro in 1839 he graduated from Dartmouth in 1882 and came to Somerville in 1887 He leaves his widow Isabel Northy and three children Pauline Raphael and Woodworth Also a member of Soley lodge Masons Royal Arch Chapter Te Mayplay Commandery Knights Templars and Royal Arcanum.
Boston Mayor Curley announces removal of George EF McKay who has run the market department since 1877. Patrick H. Graham to replace him. McKay's term ends April 30. Also reappoints city auditor J Alfred Mitchell. Louis D Brandeis declined a post.
Superintendent of Markets McKay reacts to news of his dismissal, calling it a shock and denying any complaints or criticism of his 87 years in service. He questions the mayor's decision and says he has no knowledge of reasons for his removal. He notes broad local support for his reappointment.
Senator James P. Timilty, head of the Democratic city committee, blocked Mayor Curley’s measure to reduce police salaries raised by ex-Mayor Fitzgerald. Under Timilty's leadership the Senate rules committee recommended admitting the mayor's bill, but the panel’s report was overturned in a key vote.
The sole bill sought by His Honor drew strong debate as Mayor Curley attacked the Fitzgerald administration over police salary increases. Fitzgerald challenged a public debate, and both sides exchanged Shakespearean barbs. Timilty and Doyle opposed admitting the bill to the rules committee, with only two senators voting to suspend the rules.
Word reached yesterday that Rev. Dr. Samuel Thurman formerly of Boston will be installed as minister of the United Hebrew Congregation in St. Louis Missouri on Sunday.
Boston trip sparks idea as Helen York, Augusta society figure, travels with her mother on the steamship Cretic to Europe. The voyage, beginning yesterday, is linked to a proposed street car project back home.
In a Boston street car bound for the White Star pier in Charlestown, Kenneth Ramsay a Bowdoin College student from Brunswick proposed marriage to Miss York. She and Ramsay wept as they faced separation for a trip to Europe, while six other passengers heard his plea.
A scene aboard the liner Cretic ends in tears as Kenneth bids his fiancée farewell. Miss York also weeps as the plank is withdrawn. C S York, father of the fiancée, confirms unofficial engagement rumors. Ramsay does not deny the engagement.
London April 2 The Unionist executive committee of the east division of Fife county decided to give Premier Asquith a walkover in the coming bye election. Reports of a challenge from James Larkin head of the Transport Workers Union have fallen flat, so the premier will be nominated alone and elected April 8.
The jury in the United States District Court remains unable to reach a verdict in the David Mancovitz trial. The former Ward 8 representative faced nine days of testimony over charges he received 17 116 dollars from Jacob Watchmaker of Revere to defeat the bankruptcy act.
The case went to the jury at 12 25 noon and after five hours of deliberation jurors returned for instructions on proving intent. Judge Morton read an old Hoar opinion to aid agreement and then retired to the Union Club with orders to be called before 1 if a verdict is reached. The government did not press an indictment against Isaac Bratkowski, father-in-law of Watchmaker, in the cited conspiracy case. Mancovitz remains to stand trial as Watchmaker pleads guilty and becomes a key witness.
Mrs Kathleen Dorgan of 19 Tremont Street sues landlord Lewis Flanders of Brookline for 10000 dollars claiming a March 18 fall on the icy sidewalk in front of her home caused painful injuries and setback after recent surgery.
Macon Ga April 2 leading citizens hosted a farewell banquet for the Boston Braves. Manager Stallings and the team were guests along with Boston newspaper men. Mayor Bridges Smith in behalf of the city and Board of Trade welcomed the team as a permanent part of Macon's prosperity.
News from El Paso reports Torreon has fallen to Pancho Villa. A telegram received at Juarez confirms the victory with little detail. Jubilation erupts as church bells ring and crowds fill the streets while authorities anticipate Huerta’s reinforcements and ongoingreports remain uncertain.
General Monclovia Herrera led his brigade along with a unit from Benavides Zaragoza veterans in the first clash at Torreon. He advanced from the east into the bull ring north of the town center before being checked. Street fighting relied heavily on hand grenades as the most useful weapon.
Miss Lillian Taylor twenty three? thirty five? of 14 Compton street fell from Coal Barge No. 19 at Foster's wharf late last night and drowned. Five crewmen of the Large and William E. Mott were held at City Hall avenue police station during investigation. Mott said he had dined with the woman before returning to the barge. He heard her cry and saw her struggling in the water as a rope was thrown to her. Patrolmen Sheehan Kennedy and Amos Robinson responded and pulled her from the water. She died en route to the relief station after first aid.
A Newfoundland sealing ship, the Newfoundland, lost 64 crew in a blizzard while 150 aboard faced exposure amid 15 ships of a fleet near Belle Isle Strait. Another vessel, the Southern Cross with 170 aboard, was missing until a late report.
The excerpt lists celestial events and times for Venus Saturn and Jupiter with setups for the evening and morning skies. It notes Washington Irving and Edward Everett Hale birthdays and reports Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst sentenced to three years penal servitude for inciting destruction of property.
Forecasts call for unsettled conditions in Boston and southern New England with cloudy Friday, Saturday fair with little temperature change. Light to moderate breezes from the north and west are noted, with lingering unsettled conditions across the region.
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