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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1915
Page
8
Roger W. Babson, a financial statistician, believes South America will be the equal of North America within 100 years after returning from a continental tour. He plans to present his findings to the State Board of Labor and Industries.
A state legislative report accuses the system of workmen’s compensation rates of centralizing power in Samuel Appleton, manager of Employers' Liability Assurance Corp. It notes commissions to agents and shifts in rate authority, while urging cuts in agent commissions and warning against self insurance as a threat to the system.
Businessman Babson predicts South America will expand in generations, citing Argentina Uruguay and southern Brazil as first targets for manufactured goods while raw crops will come from other regions. He notes vast mineral wealth fertile valleys and rising land values arguing agriculturists and money are needed. warns traders rely on rivals' transport networks. Ad text follows.
Secretary Joseph N. Baker reports 350 cities and towns in New England joining the Clean Up and Paint Up campaign. About 80 communities are organized and have sent chairmen names to Baker at the New England campaign committee meeting in Boston.
The Greater Vermont Association launched a state wide cleanup drive sending letters to civic and commercial groups urging May week cooperation. Louis Ek Rourke noted Boston’s strong effort and predicted a larger campaign than 1914. A silver loving cup will be awarded to the best cleaner, with Gallup Baker and Morton to purchase and set rules. Proclamations from Governor Walsh and Mayor Curley were sought.
James H. McDade, long time FE Company second lieutenant of the Eighth Regiment M V M, was unanimously elected captain to replace William J. Keville who was promoted. McDade joined EB Company in 190% and rose from corporal to sergeant and lieutenant by 1911. He is married, lives in Dorchester, and works on the Boston Transcript advertising staff. The vacancy was filled by First Sergeant Chester W. Lufkin of West Somerville.
The commission brands the current system indefensible and urges legislation to create a rate making bureau with authority to set rates. The proposal aims to centralize control and ensure consistent pricing across the sector.
Caleb F Howard of the State unemployed committee seeks a national bureau with committeemen in major cities to aid the unemployed, including a jobless exchange. He will attend a Boston Common mass meeting next week aimed at abating race prejudice and returning to assist.
The Federal District Court approved a sale of the Wabash railroad for 21 million dollars rather than the 84 million minimum in the foreclosure decree. Receivers stated 16 million will cover outstanding certificates and 5 million will meet litigation costs.
Advertisement touts Poslam as a cure for itching skin including eczema acne scalp scale rash pimples and irritations. Claims soothing healing effects with no scratching and lists Poslam Soap and a free sample offer from Emergency Laboratories New York with prices 25 and 16 cents.
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