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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1911
Page
5
Governor Foss sent the message urging adoption of the federal income tax amendment to the Massachusetts Senate. The 20 senators are split, mirroring previous partisan lines as Hughes urged New York lawmakers last year to vote against the income tax.
The income tax dispute advances to the Senate for Thursday debate. The amending sides remain razor close with one vote shift deciding the outcome. Foss argues wealth and tariffs have built Massachusetts and warns against surrendering federal reach.
The Democratic free list bill was debated intensely in the House of Representatives. After introduction by Mr. Underwood, Republican leader Mr. Mann of Illinois criticized the measure for two hours, provoking heated comment and debate from both sides.
Mr. Mann criticizes the Democrats free list tariff measure describing it as inaccurately drawn and broadly worded. He warns it could extend to most imported items including agricultural implements and leather used for shoes and notes risks of foreign labor competition from International Harvester products made abroad.
Last evening the Boston Elevated railroad displayed a car equipped with new illuminated destination signs at the Church and Providence streets corner. Representatives from improvement associations, the Chamber of Commerce, and others attended. President William A. Bancroft examined the car and offered several suggestions.
Governor Foss has not decided on vetoing the Hour jury trial bill amid mixed legal opinions. Prominent lawyers urge veto while others and Chief Justice Bolster support signing. He considers amendments next year and has read views from Roosevelt and Taft favoring jury trials in injunction cases.
Senator Stearns of Cambridge opposed the measure which lets the Governor parole inmates who have served two thirds of a five year minimum. The bill, favored by the Governor and the prison commissioners, passed 21 to nine and follows the governor’s pardoning policy this year.
A Carnegie Hall gathering celebrated the King James Bible centennial with letters from King George V and President Taft read aloud. James Bryce read the King's letter and Bishop Greer led the proceedings as a choir performed How Firm a Foundation.
Officials explain a new European style number system for city cars. Four large signs will display division and route numbers on the front and sides with a destination roll to show current service. The Cambridge division is used as an example with Division 7 and Route 56 on Cambridge streets.
House members clash on free list policy with Mr Mann asking if a farm wagon means one used on farms or in towns. Republicans challenge Dems on price and wages while pointing to regional protections. Adair Russell and Adamson speak in favor as Gardner objects.
Two fires spotted from the lookout tower are believed incendiary in origin. They began near the Chiltonville Grammar School this afternoon, burned over 300 acres of timber, and destroyed a large cord wood pile before crews diverted the flames toward the Commons and extinguished them.
Washington dispatch reports a looming party split as insurgent Republicans press to seize seats on key panels. Lafollette Cummins Bristow and Bourne seek posts on interstate commerce finance foreign relations and appropriations, while regulars resist further concessions. A caucus vote will reveal faction strength and final committee assignments.
Fire Commissioner Daly gained authority from Mayor Fitzgerald to add 15 men to the city fire force. He preferred more but said 15 additional firefighters will suffice for now.
A snow plow en route to Atlantic Shore railway repair shops at South Berwick jumped the track at Fore Hill Kittery rolled down the street bank and was demolished. It marks the fifth accident at the location in a short span.
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