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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1914
Page
5
Winston Churchill tells the House of Commons he offers Sir Edward Carson a federal settlement to the home rule question. The Ulster leader is invited to seek a compromise on devolution within a federal framework.
The report states Mr. Churchill spoke for himself without cabinet approval stirring Liberal indignation. John Redmond doubts novelty in the offer but backs efforts to calm Ulster and seek an honorable settlement. Unionists say the move changes the odds for agreement. Bonar Law signals willingness to renegotiate if the government initiates talks.
Boston unemployed workers plan a weekly meeting at the Common band stand with a program on The Civil War in Colorado and mining centers. Resolutions may be sent to President Wilson and Colorado's governor. John J Gallagher will speak on railroad labor conditions.
Amesbury April 28. Charles Hatch was knocked unconscious when the Powow River flood swirled him against Thompson Street bridge arches. Gilbert Lewis, his chum, dived into the flood after reaching shore and brought Hatch to the riverbank. Hatch suffered severe bruises but will recover.
Boston plans to return the proposed $6,000,000 Edison street lighting contract to Mayor Curley and Public Works Commissioner Rourke for redrawing. The council urged better pricing on smaller lamps and questioned long tenures and pole costs while weighing gas lighting options and rival bids from a New York company.
The council in the old Aldermanic chamber heard testimony on a proposed public works contract. Commissioner Rourke urged a price more than $100000 below the company bid while noting a monopoly and the bid as the best city outcome. Edison Company President Edgar cited 6 percent interest as a key pricing factor. The Cham ber of Commerce criticized the contract form as loose. Ex Senator Lawrence and former Chamber leader Rothwell attacked the contract as well.
In Washington April 28 Congressman Gallivan learns he will not nominate cadets or midshipmen for West Point or Annapolis this term. Secretary Daniels and General Andrews say vacancies must be filled from Curley nominees. if any fail entrance requirements, Gallivan may nominate replacements. He pledges fairness and invites all district youths to compete.
A politician pledges equal opportunity for district youths by nominating capable candidates to West Point or Annapolis if the chance arises. He aims to offer every boy in his district a fair path to elite military academies.
Edward F. Bliss a Boston bookkeeper and two other men were badly injured when their motor tricycle crashed into a street car at 3 o clock. James H Maha honey a checker aged 34 suffered a fractured skull and a broken leg and may die. Bliss 25 internal injuries may be serious. A W Stanfield 40 a salesman from Oregon Yacht Club dislocated shoulder and bruises. All were taken to St Vincent's Hospital.
Edwin F. Bliss, son of Mr and Mrs W H Bliss of Winthrop, has lived in Portland since February when he left Boston to work for Marston Wells hardware dealers. He has recently been on a social visit with friends there.
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