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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1915
Page
14
The Boston mayor declares no fear of a recall vote and plans to attend the San Francisco Fair to observe any recall efforts from a distance. He asserts he has fulfilled campaign promises and rebuilt city finances, while denying blame for enmity.
Witnesses in the Cabot will case described the testator as sometimes childlike and unreasonable yet of sound mind. Groundkeeper James C. Gibson noted Cabot’s irritability on the Warren Farm Golf Club grounds. Bangor movie man Guy M. Farmer recalled a 150 dollar check sent during illness. Caddie Jackson Reynolds described Cabot playing on canes, while antique dealer Joel Koopmann said he bought values cheaply decades ago and expected future deals. Dentist Dr. James A. Furfey testifiedCabot’s teeth were in good condition. The session adjourned early due to a witness illness. Dr. Briggs will miss today to oppose a metropolitan bill report.
In Dedham Superior Court Judge Hardy presides over the contested will of Louis Cabot with witnesses recruited nationwide by attorney Charles F. Choate. The proceeding includes a golf lecture and details on private car costs and Pullman porters as Peter P. Christmas represents the porters.
Testimony in a probate case centers on Cabot payments for a private car use costs including $50 daily rates and food markups, plus occupancy charges and mileage for Grand River and Aiken fishing trips. Witness Herbert W. Jones notes Cabot’s large milk contribution, mortgage, and stock in a Peterboro creamery.
In Skowhegan Maine Verdie W Nelson of Canaan received a life sentence with hard labor after pleading guilty to the murder of Bert Ireland in December The Supreme Court handed down the verdict and Nelson is to be taken to Thomaston State Prison the next day
The Public Service Commission halted Berkshire Street Railway's planned fare increase to a multi-tier system. The line, serving western Massachusetts from North Adams, currently uses a five cent flat fare while the suspension extends to July 20.
Philadelphia officials pass resolution to ship the Liberty Bell to the San Francisco Exposition for display in the Pennsylvania building. The Select Council votes 42 to 0 with Common Council concurrence. awaiting mayoral approval. Mayor Blankenburg is known to favor sending the bell west.
The New Hampshire House granted final passage to a bill establishing a separate commissioner of motor vehicles. The officer will assume automobile registration duties previously handled by the State department.
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