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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1919
Page
3
A motion by Delegate Brennan of Boston to record opposition to any public reception for the Prince of Wales was offered at the Constitutional Convention opening. The convention resumed after a near year adjournment with 218 of 315 delegates present.
Delegates debated a Bren nan measure barring treasury funds for hosting hereditary foreign representatives. No action was taken. A flood of resolutions and amendments sparked technical discussions as Morton's alimony and divorce motion drew substantial debate on probate power versus legislative control since 1780.
Delegates introduced motions on marriage and divorce legislation, a proposal for biennial legislative sessions, and a plan to settle labor disputes. All were referred to the rules committee for consideration.
Brookline Board of Assessors prepares the current year tax rate with reliable sources indicating a rate near 16.40 to 16.50 per thousand. The new levy will rise by at least one dollar per thousand.
The frigate Constitution known as Old Ironsides will undergo repairs after two years tied at Charlestown navy yard. An inspection board led by Captains Cattelle and Gillmor reviewed the ship with Rear Admiral Robison, confirming plans to restore her toward original commission condition using available funds.
The July report shows the society water cart serving nearly 50 000 horses in Boston and three stations, bringing this summer’s total to 81 119. Officers handled 653 investigations, examined 4345 animals, brought 19 prosecutions with 7 convictions, removed 112 horses from work, and humanely destroyed 60 horses and 444 small animals. Stock yards and abattoirs inspected 81 355 animals with 8 cattle swine and sheep destroyed. Hospital treated 290 cases in July and the Free Dispensary 302. 138 operations. Total hospital cases since March 1 1915 reach 14 870 and Free Dispensary 16 852 totaling 51 722. American Humane Education Society reports 202 new Bands of Mercy, now 120 047 in all.
William R. Lincoln, president of the Pejepscot National Bank, died in Brunswick at age 8. A native of Litchfield, he went west at 18 attracted by gold and spent five years in California.
Malvina Lang aged 92 and Mt Holyoke College alumna of 1849 died at her Malden home 202 Mountain avenue. Burial from her home is planned tomorrow afternoon. She taught in New Hampshire and Pennsylvania after graduation and is survived by son Thomas Lang of Malden.
Captain Harry C. Burrell brother of Representative Fred J. Burrell of 205 Salem Street Medford is home on furlough from military service.
Captain Burrell began service after 18 months at Camp Meade and overseas in American base hospitals. He was commissioned lieutenant in August 1917 and promoted to captain before departing for France.
At the engine house of the Boston and Maine railroad in Ayer H Auine a section foreman was run over by a switching engine. Both legs were amputated at the knee and he was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. He did not notice the locomotive approaching in time to avoid danger.
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