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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1915
Page
2
Governor and Council held a public hearing yesterday on the proposed drydock project in South Boston. Boston labor leaders protested the contract sought by Port Directors to be awarded to Holbrook Cabot Rollins.
Chairman Edward F. McSweeney explained that the contract for the dock was originally awarded to Holbrook Cabot and Rollins by the old Port Board. After legal authority was clarified, the new board upheld the Holbrook bid despite labor leaders' shift in stance. Labor representatives pressed for a closed shop at a conference, but were informed the firm would not operate as a strictly union shop.
Mr McSweeney said Holbrook firm would comply with prevailing wages on public work and pay dock workers per state guidelines. Three steamship lines linked to a $50 000 yearly rental want to void the contract, and Port Director Conry questions safety and value, with a new hearing set for morning.
Rome’s papal envoy delivered a confidential birthday message to Emperor Francis Joseph on his 85th birthday. The pope reportedly urged efforts to hasten the war’s end and stressed that God has given him long life to use experience and wisdom toward securing peace.
Russian forces still hold fortifications at Jesia 21 2 miles south of Kovno according to an official war office statement. On the 18th after 11 days of fighting near Kovno the enemy seized left bank Niemen defenses while west of Jesia the right bank defenses remain under Russian control.
Tom McNamara of Boston led 110 golfers in the Western Open at Glen Oak Club Chicago. He posted a 153 for 36 holes with a morning par 75 on the 6309 yard course and a 42 86 in the afternoon, the best second-half score among leaders.
Jack Hutchinson of Alleghany Pa finished the first half with 155 strokes in the 72 hole contest. George Sargent and Gilbert Nichols tied for third at 156. James Barnes and Walter Hagen at 157. Amateurs posted best score 165 by Charles Evans Jr, tied by J N McDonald. High scores up to 112 for 18 holes amid fast greens and a brisk north wind.
The National Negro Business League session in Symphony Hall featured Governor Walsh and Dr. Booker T. Washington addressing delegates. Washington urged blacks to pursue education and opportunities in the South, while public officials emphasized fair play and equal treatment for all races.
Secretary Langtry announces that only Nelson B. Clark remains on the Progressive State ticket after signatures were counted. Other candidates for governor and several statewide posts failed to meet the required 1000 signatures with at least 250 in four counties, prompting plans for stickers or postprimary petitions.
Washington reports that General Villa's reply to the pan American peace conference appeal was received by Villa’s agent Enrique Llorente and will be presented to Secretary Lansing. Cantu’s favorable message from Lower California and Carranza’s pending reply frame the evolving stance on recognizing the Villa government. Battleships Louisiana and New Hampshire reached Vera Cruz after a rough Gulf crossing.
New York August 18 Fred Snodgrass an outfielder with the New York Nationals since 1908 was given his unconditional release by that club today. Snodgrass joined the Giants as a catcher but later moved to the outfield and was with the team earlier in his career.
A Boston led Terminal Commission departs for the West to inspect major facilities in Chicago St Louis Kansas City and New Orleans The panel includes Senators Cavanagh Hays and others along with several representatives and corporate and academic members.
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