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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1911
Page
2
Hattie Le Blanc of West Arichat may prove the principal witness through her answers to interrogatories in the Glover will appeal. The case is expected to resume in the East Cambridge Superior Judicial Court next Friday.
Attorneys for the Glover brothers seek a commission to question Miss Le Blanc in East Cambridge Probate Court. A hearing before a justice will determine if such a commission is warranted, with Howard P. Barry and Jesse M. Coe sidelined by ongoing involvement. Fletcher Ranney weighs his role for Mrs. Glover as questions and interrogatories reach across Maine, New York, and Rhode Island.
Miss Evelyn Hall long time head of Northfield Seminary in Massachusetts dies at 27 years tenure in Northfield and passes away at the home of Rev Samuel M Cathart in Westerley Rhode Island.
A spirited hearing on abolishing the B and M railroad grade crossing at Lynn was held in Room 240 at the State House with over 200 Lynn residents in attendance. Citizens favor lowering mood or removing the crossing, while railroad officials push a four track elevated solution.
Speakers from Lynn condemn a four track elevated structure proposed by the Boston and Maine Railroad. They warn it would mar the square, depress nearby property, and raise taxes while stressing Lynn’s need to preserve beauty and growth. The railroad side promises a quieter, waterproof option and cooperation with Mr Mellen if costs are shared. hearing adjourned to Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
Work on the Walke at Simpson's dry dock nears completion with tests planned off the Maine coast next week. Launched November 1910 at Fore River Works, it later completed two builders' tests near Province Town. April 5 it achieved 28.75 knots on Provincetown course and will next Tuesday attempt the Navy speed record near Rockland.
Leominster April 14 many persons idle as output drops at comb and shirt factories. Cluett Peabody shirt plant closed until April 20 while Royal Comb Company shuts for one week. Other factories run on short time. many unemployed workers to be reassigned to a new town road project.
Mayor Fitzgerald urges a year round municipal horticultural building to be funded from the Parkman fund and set in a park. He asks for fire escape needs study at public buildings and supports a $63,000 boost for the Meridian street draw bridge. Chelsea creek dredging looms with two 1090 foot channels planned.
In Washington on April 14 the House approved the Rucker bill tightening campaign fund publicity ahead of elections. The measure requires disclosure ten days before voting and ongoing statements until Election Day, expanding prior limits and adding coverage of all expenditures over ten dollars. Perry Belmont, longtime advocate, attended the debate on the floor.
The Rucker bill faced a fierce debate over public disclosure of individual campaign receipts and expenses. A Jackson amendment gaining GOP support passed then was dropped, with 28 Democrats opposing party leaders. The measure failed on a new bill report amid stormy scenes.
City Hall received notice from the Civil Service Commission that the Big Three approved the reappointment of James W. Dunphy and Max Wyzanski to the Boston Sinking Funds Commission. Both were renewed.
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