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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1913
Page
6
In New York on April 23 Tony Braiban known as Big Tony of the East Side killed himself after closing his coffee house. An undertaker found him on the floor with a pistol in hand following a notice that his shop was closed due to a death in the family.
Joseph R. Goldsmith a Roxbury wholesale shoe dealer was found guilty by Judge Murray in the police court yesterday of threatening Miss Catherine Walsh a Back Bay waitress. He was sentenced to two months in the House of Correction and appealed.
The Massachusetts State Board of Trade executive council urged the State Commission to cap Panama-Pacific Exposition spending at 150000 for 1915 and voted against abolishing the tax cap law. They supported a measure allowing city councils to trim, but not enlarge, budgets with safe limits on appropriations to protect lives and property.
Golden Dome Quality Teas are sent to grocers at frequent intervals and weighed to order from original chests as received from the Orient. Tea merchants recommend no other method to ensure consistent quality and supply.
Public Administrator Frank Leveroni cannot locate an heir for the Fletcher estate after the palmist died by his own hand. Furnishings valued around 100000 may pass to the Commonwealth with no will found yet. Probate hearing for Severoni set for May 8 as rooms at the Hotel Pelham remain secured.
Attorney-General Carmody filed notice of appeal from Supreme Court Justice Mills ruling Thaw may hold private conversations with counsel at Matteawan asylum. The decision allowing Thaw's mother to converse with him was not appealed.
London reports that ex King Manuel of Portugal and Princess Augusta Victoria plan to wed. Observers foresee a coordinated move by European powers to restore a monarchy in Portugal after Manuel's dethronement. Manuel visits his bride at Sigmarlingen castle on the Danube.
The anti suffragists held a peaceful gathering in Boston with Miss Mary Ames elected president and an annual report noting membership rising to 18 929. Harvard’s Dr Ernest Bernbaum led the keynote attack on women’s suffrage, arguing increased voter duties justify opposing the movement.
The Hamburg American liner Cincinnati will arrive in Boston May 1 and dock at the new Commonwealth Pier as Port Directors expect central and east sheds to be finished by then.
Concord N H April 23 The State Senate unanimously approved a bill enabling the Public Service Commission to draft a new rail rate schedule. The House passed 283 to 56 a bond measure for 1 million dollars to fund three trunk road projects Marlow to Portsmouth Dover to Claremont and Ossipee to Lebanon. The House also raised the child labor limit from 12 to 14 years.
Boston hotel and railroad leaders met at the Copley Plaza Hotel to launch a citywide bid to attract national conventions. The Boston Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a bureau to contact eastern associations, build Boston’s convention profile, and raise funds for ongoing administration led by Amos Whipple and R L Brown.
Miss Mabel Frances Breslin daughter of Mrs Catherine Breslin of 25 Charlotte street Dorchester was married last night at St Leo's church to Victor B H Alberti son of Mrs Margaret Alberti of Kinsdale street Dorchester. Alberti is well known as a ball player.
Matthew Bennett, a teamster, was fined $10 yesterday in Roxbury court for obstructing a funeral procession on March 26. He appealed to the Superior Criminal Court with a similar result.
Judiciary committee reports a new bill by ex senator George H. Tinkham to let the Board of Labor and Industries and the Industrial Accident Board jointly inspect factories to curb accidents and disease. Penalties are $100 daily for violations. other measures include tax exemptions for graves and cemetery lots and a meat of public health and public service actions. Governor Foss vetoed a voter listing bill and signed a $250,000 appropriation for Commonwealth flats improvements in South Boston.
Renowned humorist Mike Flannery breaks down income tax concepts in plain language for readers. The column promises clearer understanding next Sunday in the Post.
Mrs Theresa Becker of 1 Amory Terrace Boston endorses Doan's Kidney Pills as curing kidney complaints She describes relief from back pain headaches dizziness and fatigue after using several boxes The deal is marketed by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole U S agents with price 50 cents Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
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