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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1922
Page
13
At the State House hearings John G. Harding testified that the roses sent to Judge Pierce were fair sized with 9 and 15 inch stems. He valued the shipments at not less than $1000 despite a shortage, noting the roses were beautiful and representative of the very best.
Testimony detailed baskets of roses delivered to Judge Pierce at his Garrison Road home including 25 stems per gift with long, premium Hadley roses. Witnesses described repeated shipments from Waban Conservatories, with several dozen roses per box and lists of recipients.
Cartwright testifies he discussed roses sent to Judge Pierce with Ulmer who ordered no charges. Hand, though treasurer, did not manage the firm yet attempted control. He complained repeatedly about the free list and urged it to stop.
Mrs. Mary E. Hand testified at length about a false certificate of condition tied to the Treasury collection by Wood Sons. Judge Pierce reportedly warned District Attorney Pelletier removal would be a long fight. Ulmer faced cross examination over a $350 monthly contract paid via 60 notes not listed in the 1918 statement. The case concerns 1919 statements and an injunction against further Ulmer note payments. trial remains unfinished.
Connecticut river valley endures real flood conditions with water above banks flooding Agawam meadows and shrinking river island. High water predicted to crest around 23 feet, highest since 1915, as rail and road traffic face detours and warnings spread from Hartford observers.
The 1919 will filed for probate leaves the bulk of the estate to Charles Loring Jackson, brother, with bequests totaling 20 000 to the Boston Children's Aid Society 1000 to the Home for Aged Colored Women 500 to the President and Fellows of Harvard College for the Gray Herbarium and 500 to the Boston Provident Association. Several nephews nieces friends and home employees at 8 1 2 Beacon Street are remembered. The will is dated March 6 1919.
The House killed a Senate-passed bill to elect town treasurers and collectors for three-year terms. Opponents argued such offices should stay close to the people. The bill failed on a rising vote of 37 to 51, ending the measure.
Ronald E Loomer and William F Gruhn pleaded guilty to carrying dangerous weapons after arrest during a Cambridge police clean-up at Fresh Fond aimed at stopping thugs attacking spoorers. They were held for a hearing on April 18.
Special Officer Charles Malldhan and Sergeant John P. Neilan received widespread congratulations after disguising themselves as flappers to lure and thwart a group of thugs in a daring undercover effort.
A light column previewing vacation season titled When Summer Comes by Mere dith Nicholson appears in the Boston Sunday Post Magazine. The piece promises humorous observations and local color about summer travel and leisure.
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