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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1910
Page
6
Commissioner O Meara forwards a detailed request to Mayor Fitzgerald for 119 additional patrolmen across 15 divisions. Key needs cite Division 6 Broadway South Boston 14 men and Station 7 East Boston 16 men, with costs outlined and steps for hiring via Civil Service.
Police Commissioner Stephen OʼMeara outlines needed patrols and new routes across multiple divisions to handle rising population and traffic. He notes congestion on Summer and Tremont streets, calls for crossings at Washington Eliot and Beacon Arlington, and requests up to 75 additional officers for day and night coverage near factories theatres parks and transit hubs.
The discussion centers on a proposed $85,000 uplift for police service at $1200 yearly per officer. Officials note no extra policing for the Common is mentioned. Mr O Meara anticipates submitting recommendations within the Mayor and Council powers to strengthen control of the Common and public grounds, pending their action.
Southbridge Savings Bank reopens for second day under its reorganization with fewer withdrawals and several new deposits including a $1000 gift. President C D Paige says business is routine and deposits grow as townsfolk regain confidence. Treasurer C A Chapman notes quiet day but influx of out of town letters seeking deposits.
The protective committee of the Boston Herald Company bondholders named the American Trust Company as depositary for $1.7 million in bonds. The committee aims to unite bondholders for disposal actions. Members include Robert M. Burnett Lee M. Friedman John L. Hall T M Baxter and former Herald treasurer Fred Whiting.
Mayor Fitzgerald gave pertinent information to the Highway Commission after its rejection of the Boston Park Commission rule barring autos from city parks. The commission said its members could not discern the mayor’s stance on the measure despite his testimony at the hearing.
In a statement to newspapers last night the mayor urged adopting Boston park department methods for auto roads. He cited that park road maintenance costs have risen less than vehicle numbers, and questioned the State Highway Commission figures Behind a proposed fee increase he argued State roads cost over 500000 this year, triple five years ago, urging auto owners to examine highway maintenance practices.
The Navy Department will require the contractor to replace defective armor on the battleship North Dakota. The government will remove the old armor and install the new. The ruling also covers other ships with similar armor concerns.
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