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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1915
Page
4
Afternoon attendance 3000 and evening 8000 boost daily total to 11000 with no collections yesterday. Overall to date attendance reaches 351000 and collections total 21653.64. Trail hitters last night 264, previous 5712, grand total 5976.
The Rev. Winfield C. Snodgrass praised the Billy Sunday campaign and local ministers for reducing crime, noting a 7 percent drop in arrests and a 10 percent fall in drunkenness. He urged active church membership and personal work to win souls, urging enthusiasm over formal religiosity.
Justice Minturn told the Passaic county grand jury at the spring term opening that Paterson enjoys a stainless crime scene. Local ministers and business leaders credit Billy Sunday’s campaign for part of the improvement, noting no major cases demand attention.
Senator Warren G. Harding spoke at the Middlesex Club of Massachusetts annual dinner at Copley Plaza Hotel. He praised wartime outcomes and claimed Democratic policies failed to lower prices, crediting 16 years of Republican prosperity and the European war for shielding Americans from competition.
Governor Walsh may dismiss the State Fish and Game Commission after a report by the Efficiency and Economy Commission documenting lax book keeping and extensive improper practices. The report cites unrecorded funds, unattested egg and poultry sales, rental deals, and nepotistic payrolls as evidence of mismanagement and weak enforcement of laws. Dr Field defends the commission, saying inaccuracies exist but intends to explain to authorities.
The Middlesex Club hosted a banquet honoring General Ulysses S. Grant with praise for his wartime leadership and visions of national unity. Speakers included Rev. Dr. M Ashley Jones and Samuel L Powers who urged Republican renewal and warned against complacency toward defense and unity.
The Fish and Game Commission discussed alleged improper expenses by Dr. George W. Field and George H. Graham. Field is accused of charging the State for rail fares, meals, hotel bills, and a New Orleans dinner, while Graham’s account includes all calls on personal and business telephones. The panel recommends ending certain game reservations and notes issues with state fowl on Field’s sister’s land.
George W. Watkins, an longtime printer and typographer, died in Portsmouth at 73. He worked as a compositor and proofreader for the New York World, Times, Sun and Journal, and began with the New Hampshire Gazette. He also served at the Boston Herald and Providence Post and held union offices in New York before retirement.
At a legislative taxation hearing yesterday considerable opposition arose to some tax reform measures urged by Governor Walsh. Most speakers supported the governor’s call for a constitutional amendment to let the General Court draft a comprehensive and workable tax reform plan.
Arthur St Spring and Corporation Counsel Sullivan oppose Governor’s plan to keep franchise taxes of public service corporations at state level and withhold from cities. Brookline's Frederick P. Fish argues against logic but supports drafting commission for a new tax plan. Junius T. Auerbach urges focus on constitutional amendment expanding General Court taxation powers. John A Curtin opposes a compulsory return law now to avoid jeopardizing the amendment.
Marcel A. Sayre, 20, of 32 Holyoke Street Springfield, brought to the city by Sergeant Irwin, charged with larceny of personal property worth 1600 from friends Bert Perkins Grace Hubbard and Eugene Rejusada all of 80 Malden Street South End. Sayre allegedly used a false name and stole papers jewelry clothing and suitcases.
A foot specialist offers free consultations demonstrating Dr Scholl corrective appliances at Regal Shoe Stores 175 Tremont Street. He explains care for fallen arches weak ankles cramped toes bunions with no charge for examination or advice as the Regal Foot Comfort Service Department opens.
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