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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1914
Page
7
Governor Walsh presented a proposal to mutual and stock liability companies to broaden benefits for insured employees under the workmen's compensation act. The plan seeks a greater margin of protection and support for workers facing job injuries or illness.
His Excellency summoned company agents to discuss insurance splits. He cited the insurance commissioner that premiums yield only 22 percent to the injured worker with the rest for overhead. He urged 1 percent payments, unchanged rates, and later offered special rates for firms with safety devices and first aid improvements. Insurers agreed to both plans. another meeting is scheduled for next week.
Mrs. Annie I Bullock widow of Dr Charles Bullock of Arlington dies leaving estate of 40010 dollars to be used for the care of teeth of Cambridge children aged five to fifteen. Skilled dentists will be employed to keep the children's teeth in good condition. Dr Bullock’s will was filed in the Probate Court at East Cambridge yesterday.
Washington April 3 Senate tolls exemption controversy moves toward final clash as repeal bill and compromises await committee consideration next week. Leaders on both sides press for position ahead of decisive vote in the great legislative battle.
The article notes Republican Senators pressing to unite against the President's repeal policy on political grounds while administration leaders push to pass a flat repeal of toll exemptions for American ships. It highlights key figures like Root Lodge Burton and McCumber opposing toll exemptions and predicting eventual repeal passage with cross party support. The piece also mentions Democratic support for the President's cause and confidence in securing votes despite five Democrats remaining opposed.
Roxbury workers report campaign funds surpassing $50,000 as the 12 day drive to raise $100,000 for the Boys' Institute of Industry continues. Former Mayor Fitzgerald pledges $100 with wife to speak at Intercolonial Hall luncheon. girls at Ferdinand's Blue Store add $25.
R B Bennet Calgary MP told Harvard Canadian Club at Hotel Victoria last night that if Canada became independent from Britain it would likely lead to Canada joining the United States. He cited no U S demand but warned any such shift would require an amicable agreement among all parties. He added the empire faces a major problem to give all subjects a voice in governance to prevent its dissolution. Professor Neilson acted as toastmaster with remarks from Harvard’s Professor Harris and Public Service Commission Chairman Macleod.
May Hazelton, a New York girl arrested after a raid at Louis Settleman’s Cambridge home, was charged with possessing drugs and being a disorderly person. The Cambridge Municipal Court, before Judge Almy, continued the case yesterday.
In Monson Massachusetts Edward Damon fourteen and Almon Bridges eleven drowned when a raft sank on Silver Street pond today. Two other boys narrowly escaped the disaster.
A straw vote by the Women’s City Club indicates a majority favor moving to 40 Beacon Street in the Wil lard Emery property. The executive committee will discuss leasing options and full evaluation of both locations with a meeting set for April 18 and a final decision about a month away.
Inspectors Rooney and Mc Cauley on their way home spotted a young man acting suspiciously on Sumner street East Boston. They tailed him to a store at 188 Sumner street where he allegedly entered with false keys. He was arrested at the East Boston station and identified as Dominic Marchesi 19 of 209 Havre street East Boston.
Miss Louise R. Ufford of Dorchester and Harvard man Donald B. Adams of Jamaica Plain announced their engagement at a Dorchester reception. The couple, both graduates of 1912 to 1913, have not set a wedding date.
The Harvard Dramatic Club’s last show of the season took place in Copley Hall featuring playlets from Professor George P. Bakers dramatic composition course. Harvard Radcliffe and New England Conservatory of Music students performed The Bank Account The Fourflushers and The Clod. The three pieces received exceptional praise and raised the club’s spring standards.
The Mechanics Building hosts a large audience from all business sectors for a first of its kind display of mechanical business appliances. President Frank E. Tupper of the New England Business Efficiency Association praises the enthusiasm of Boston business men and women.
President Tupper praised the exhibit as the best seen with 165 visitors from Lawrence arriving by special train. Speeds by typists drew crowds as experts demonstrated rapid keyboard work and machines for shorthand and voice recording drew interest from officials of major eastern businesses.
In Providence on April 3 the Rhode Island House unanimously approved a resolution ordering all state saloons to close on Good Friday. The measure was transmitted to the Senate for action.
An elderly man and woman died this afternoon in Spencer after a fight erupted in the trolley waiting room of the Worcester Leicester Spencer Street Railway. Patrick Eagleton, 70, of Duggan Street, Spencer, and Mrs. Dennis Arsenault, 60, of 48 Maple Street, Spencer, were killed by fright.
Stanley Crutt and Charles Bannon were arrested for assault and battery after a melee with Walter Mason and his chauffeur Martin Niederberger in Spencer. Two others, Walter Mason and Mrs. Arsenault, died from collapse amid the fight. Craig Eagleton, nearby, also suffered a heart attack during the disturbance. Bail was posted for a District Court appearance in Brookfield tomorrow.
Spars of the finest Oregon pine for the yacht Vanitie, Alexander Cochran's potential America's Cup defender, arrive at Lawley's shipyards. The 110 foot spars were transported across the country on three flat cars.
Thomas C. Farrell, longtime member of the Boot and Shoe Workers' Union, died. He served on the union's executive board and held salaried official posts within the organization.
A union leader collapsed after a meeting last night and died today at age 70. He suffered a sudden shock following the gathering and did not recover.
Cardinal OConnell will officiate at ordinations today and Monday at the Brighton Seminary. This morning minor orders will be conferred and Monday at 8:30 the sub-diaconate and priesthood. This afternoon the Cardinal will bless St Clare House recently purchased by the Lawrence branch of the League of Catholic Women.
Six bishops gathered at St. Pauls Episcopal Church in Concord for the funeral of Rt. Rev. William Woodruff Niles, longtime bishop of New Hampshire. Attending were William Lawrence of Massachusetts, Robert Codman of Maine, Frederick J. Kinsman of Delaware, Thomas J. Davies of Western Massachusetts, Samuel G. Babcock of Massachusetts, and Edward M. Parker of New Hampshire.
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