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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1914
Page
5
A letter to the editor criticizes a state senate licensing bill for cats, accusing lawmakers of secrecy and private lobbying. It urges open discussion and notes the Animal Rescue League aiding unowned felines to prevent wildlife demoralization.
The Ward Line steamship Morro Castle, planned to sail Thursday for Vera Cruz, will not leave. The line announced the postponement due to Vera Cruz conditions and did not confirm government charter.
Clarence Wadsworth colonel of the Twelfth Regiment New York National Guard and summer resident of Middletown Conn received orders to report at New York immediately today April 21 The order interrupts local residence duties as he heads to active duty.
Thomas F. Plant was held in 5000 bonds in Somerville Police Court on a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to murder his brother John H. Plant. The men fought at their home on Beech Street. Thomas said he shot in self defense as John allegedly bent him over a bed and choked him. John H. Plant is in satisfactory condition at Somerville Hospital after the bullet was located and removed.
A four week mission opens at St Augustine's South Boston with targeted sessions for married women, first communion girls, boys and married men, single women, and single men. A second mass meeting to aid sailors' widows and orphans follows at Sacred Heart School Hall East Boston, presided by Rev James O'Neil. Whist party at St Eulalia rectory funds convent expansion. Receptions planned for Rev Francis J Ryan and Rev William A Ryan returning from Rome and Holy Land. Immaculate Conception novena for St Joseph feast begins Friday led by Rev Powers.
The House sustained Governor Walsh's veto by 24 to 194, blocking a bill that would let the governor appoint Chelsea Licensing Board members. The veto argued the measure infringed home rule and would burden the executive if adopted elsewhere.
Representative John E. Beck of Chelsea denounces the governor as hypocritical and inconsistent during a debate on a measure. He says Democrats will oppose the bill and campaign for the referendum to grant Chelsea residents a say on an excise board. Beck calls for a square deal and criticizes executive overreach and clerks of court appointments. Representative Robinson supports the governor’s right to his opinion amid local contention.
Pittsfield April 21 Mrs Frank J Clute widow of an Albany New York chauffeur killed on the Albany to Troy road on April 14 1913 is employed at General Electric works in this city Her maiden name Mothel Schreiber and she may be called as a witness in the case against Malcolm Gifford Jr son of a Hudson New York manufacturer Gifford is held as a prisoner in connection with the crime It is believed she saw her husband in his car the night of the murder and may be summoned to identify Gifford.
Three suspects named in secret indictments by the grand jury in the Siegel bank case await arrest and arraignment in Superior Court before their names are disclosed.
More than 40 witnesses including depositors auditors and employees testified in the Siegel bank investigation. District Attorney Pelletier alleges the bank ran without proper authority or management and seeks legislative action to prevent recurrence. About 1,000,000 dollars are involved with losses of 200,000 at one bank and 160,000 at a trust company, with many depositors left without redress. Indicted individuals face larceny charges as grand jurors probe false statements and unjustified deposits before the crash. The title uses false pretence in connection with the Siegel repository.
Cambridge may be without a new municipal hospital after the Common Council approved a $59,000 appropriation for the William E. Doyle lot despite Mayor Barry's veto. The Cambridge Board of Trade says the site is too far from the city center and undesirable, and may seek court action if the council does not back the protest.
The Law Enforcement Association and church groups gathered at a Cambridge aldermen meeting to denounce lax city government and police enforcement of sixth class druggist and pony express licenses.
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