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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1914
Page
3
Governor Glynn vetoed a bill permitting Christian Scientists and other non drug practicers to practice without medical exams. He warned it would invite medical pretenders to treat without drug remedies and cross state borders. About 1500 attendees, mostly Christian Scientists, heard the hearing.
General Charles K. Campbell commander of the Maine brigade Knights of Pythias telegraphed President Wilson offering the brigade services if needed. The unit comprises two regiments of 1200 men and is drilled under regular army tactics.
At the Charles street jail hearing before the City Council, Councillor Jerry Watson threatened to visit the jail, prompting Sheriff Quinn to retort that it would be over his dead body. The exchange highlighted tense tensions over jail conditions.
The scene ends with Sheriff Quinn laughing and departing after a tense exchange, leaving onlookers curious about what bluff was called and what followed.
Witness Charles V Knightley testified from Charlestown State prison that clam chowder and coffee at the jail surpassed hotel fare, as the habeas corpus hearing continued next week. Clara West and Estelle Abbott described injuries and poor medical care, while Sheriff Quinn faced questions on prisoner protection and attorney access during the proceedings.
The Rev. Daniel F. Gorman of St. John the Evangelist Winthrop is named assistant to Rev. John T. Greagh rector of St. Aidan's Brookline. The Rev. John J. O'Brien of St. Alan's is named assistant to Rev. John H. Griffin at St. John the Evangelist. Both start yesterday.
Alvin E. Dodd replies to Dr. Rocco Brindisi and the Dante Alighieri Society, defending the North Bennet Street Industrial School. He refutes claims of unfairness toward Italian people and notes the school’s friendly relations and use of facilities by the society and its members. He cites the annual report and emphasizes two thousand students, mostly youths, attending weekly classes and social groups.
A Boston director responds to criticism of a long standing school that serves many nationalities. The letter argues the institution offers opportunities regardless of race or creed and urges readers to reexamine the report's inferences. The author Alvin E. Dodd signs as director in Boston on April 24, 1914.
Beds were installed tonight at the Criterion shoe factory as a strike on the turn workmen continues. Greek strike breakers from Salem and Peabody are housed there, fed there, and guarded by ten policemen outside the plant amid clashes with local strikers.
New comet discovered in Germany by Kritzing er has been observed by Dr. William R. Brooks of Hobart College. The object appeared faint with slight central condensation and no tail, but is growing brighter and will nearest the sun in late May.
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