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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1919
Page
5
Central Court delays ruling on clemency for Walter Marble who admitted guilt in a Worcester street curtain hanging case. Investigators note alcohol and a suspect subconscious drive, with Marble claiming amnesia after spending his $81 on liquor and items from a friend.
Rose, a Boston company driver, was arraigned on a short weight charge before Judge Hayden. He admitted weighing each ice piece by memory and was fined $25 after the judge ordered new weighing notations to prevent further offenses.
Police watched gamblers at Fenway Park as alleged members of the Jungaleers were arraigned before Judge Ayden in Roxbury Court yesterday. They were fined $20 each. William Gilbery of Murdock Street and Charles N. Clark of Beacon Street faced the court after an altercation during the Thursday extra inning game.
The Polish Parliament ratified the German treaty for the protection of minorities by a vote of 245 to 41. The action followed prior approval of the treaty by other governments. The agreement aims to safeguard minority rights amid postwar tensions.
Miss Elizabeth Burrage and Ada Blanchard of the Women's Committee on Boston Common urge sensible shoe buys for girls. They warn against French and Cuban heels, promote broad-toed walking shoes, and advise seasonal replacements to avoid costly, ill-fitting footwear.
Emil Mollenhauer directs a selected band at the Parkman Memorial bandstand with a noon and evening concert. The program includes marches overtures waltzes and operatic selections from Verdi Strauss Wagner and more along with The Star Spangled Banner and instrumental pieces.
The body of 26 year old Leon E. Chase of 40 Brookline Street Cambridge was found at Magazine Beach Playground with a bullet hole in the right temple. A .32 caliber revolver lay in his hand and the Medical Examiner ruled the death as personal safety related.
Robert J. Bottomly has resigned as secretary of the Good Government Association. The resignation dated July 29 became effective yesterday. a successor will be appointed immediately. Directors likely to meet to fill the vacancy. the choice is a matter of conjecture.
Mr Bottomly resigns to devote full time to his law practice. A leading association member, his departure is a blow to the group though he will retain interest. As secretary with deep city and state political ties, he is regarded as well informed on politics and has driven campaigns in recent years. In 1914 he joined the City Finance Commission. he is a Republican and a close ally of U S Senator Walsh.
Plymouth reports revival of a project to raise funds for a heroic bronze statue of Massasoit on Cole's Hill to be dedicated in 1920. Cyrus F Dallin designs the monument with a granite pedestal and bronze tablet honoring the first American peacemaker, funded by the Red Men and citizens.
Providence R I Aug. 1 Kenneth Ridge summer home at Watch Hill owned by Frank A Sayles of Pawtucket was entered by burglars last night and jewelry worth 10000 taken from a bedroom used by Mrs Sayles and her daughter This marks the second large theft at Watch Hill in three days after thieves stole 16000 worth of jewels from C Bila Lihme of New York on Tuesday night.
In Barre Vermont on August 1 the granite cutter wage scale rose to a $6 minimum daily rate from $5.60, valid until April 1, 1929, with increases planned thereafter. The raise applies to all workers in the local granite industry.
Dr Richard Cabot, famed Boston physician and Harvard professor, predicts many doctors will become salaried in industrial medicine and public health. He notes rising first year earnings for graduates, with annual salaries shaping in later years, and suggests income may plateau or grow for specialists. He cites training decline and shifts toward osteopathy as factors.
The text notes a doctor who avoids osteopathic techniques, deeming them too demanding on the patient. He favors dosing over muscularly intensive therapies.
About 75 percent of civilians at the Boston Depot Quartermaster's Department, Army Supply Base in South Boston, have been laid off following Congress budget cuts. Former service members and non veterans alike were dismissed, with sixty men let go Thursday night and more afterward. Officials estimate only about 25 percent of the former force remains and questions rise over meeting pier workload with a reduced staff.
Frederick A. Englehart, who said he had served a year overseas in the war, returned to Portland's county jail to finish a six month term for non-support. Sheriff Graham noted the escape showed a decent spirit but there would be no extra charges. he must serve the remaining sentence.
Representative William P. French of Somerville declared his bid for mayor in the upcoming primaries. Mayor Eldridge, currently serving a second term, also plans to run for another term.
The House approved repealing the wartime act that allowed foreign registry ships to trade along coastlines. Foreign ships may carry passengers between American ports and Honolulu through July 1, 1920. The bill moves to the Senate.
William A. English and John H. O'Brien of the wool firm English & O'Brien, 619 Atlantic Avenue Boston, were sentenced by Judge George W. Anderson of the Federal Court to 18 months at Greenfield jail. They arrived in Greenfield Thursday evening and were turned over to Jailer Cook.
The two men, Frank H. Haynes and James J. Ware, arrived late and were searched then placed in cells. On their first day they bathed, received khaki trousers and blue striped shirts, and learned jail rules while officials assessed their skills for future work.
Bids from contractors to purchase diamond round steel bars steel dies draw plugs tool holders and brown paint used for ammunition boxes will be received at the Ordnance Department War Department 19 Portland Street Boston up to Thursday August 14 after sealed bids. Materials are located at the Derryfield Company Manchester NH Laconia Car Company 51 Water Street Laconia NH and the Sterling Motor Car Company Brockton.
The Overcrowded field shows lower physician density than years ago. Dr Cabot discusses training costs, seven years, and early earnings. Industrial medicine grows with companies hiring in house doctors and public health jobs expanding. He notes mental health in healing and the earnings question.
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