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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1912
Page
10
Boston public schools will not grant raises this year except the elementary teachers’ 10 cent tax levy increase, amounting to about 145000 dollars for roughly 2900 elementary staff. A meeting will decide how the raise is shared, with a push for equal distribution.
A report notes a request from special teachers for an increase was presented, signaling renewed negotiations over pay and benefits for specialized instructional staff.
In Pittsburg on December 2, the world balk line billiards title will be contested January 9 10 and 11. George Sutton challenges Ora Morningstar the current holder. The winner receives the diamond trophy all gate receipts and a $1000 purse posted by Harry Davis. Sutton Morningstar also post a side bet of $500.
The Scots Charitable Society of Boston held a grand banquet at the Hotel Brunswick with more than 800 attendees including prominent politicians and business leaders. Hon. John Hays Hammond spoke on South African history and the Jameson Raid, praising Scottish hospitality and noting Kruger’s role in securing release payments. Other speakers praised the society’s work and Massachusetts institutions while highlighting Scottish heritage and civic ties.
The Ward 19 club hosts a December 5 Intercolonial Hall dance with Governor and staff attendance. Mayor represented by Col Dick Field while out of town. Souvenir hats pins cigars and gifts for all guests. notable quantities on display at Keller’s and Tucker’s drug stores.
The Supreme Court ruled against James W. Beach, a Chicago lawyer and inventor, in his $20 million damage suit over a 1892 Wanamaker advertisement for pneumatic tube mail proposals. The court said Beach did not prove the government used his patent.
At a Boston Latin School Athletic Association meeting letters and sweaters were awarded to football players Hardy Cusick O Callaghan Desarick Walsh Weber Bail Green Dolson Cullea and Tarrant. Others who played this year but earned sweaters previously received letters only: Captain Craven Saladine McCarthy Berman Bol es and Gersumky. Track team candidates will be called out today for the first time this year.
Information charging conspiracy and fraud was filed here against Johnny Kilbane world featherweight champion, his manager Jimmy Dunn, sparring partner Tommy McGinty, and promoter M. J. Barry. It alleges Kilbane fought McGinty in a October 29 bout while believed to be facing Tommy Duggan of San Francisco.
Washington Dec 2 A House resolution seeks a seven member special committee to investigate possible Sherman act violations by the Grand Trunk Railroad and the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad related to the New England branch project and the suspension of work on the line. Judiciary Committee to conduct the inquiry with Rep McGillicuddy of Maine as a key participant. Rep Murray plans to ask Attorney General Wickersham this week for department progress.
Citizens of Providence and other towns urge a Justice Department probe into alleged secret agreements among Grand Trunk and New York New Haven Hartford to throttle rail competition. Representative O Shaunnessy accuses officials of betraying Rhode Island’s charter and cites possible Sherman Act violations. Meetings with Attorney General Wickersham follow with hopes the judiciary committee addresses the matter.
Charles S. Mellen, president of the New Haven, expresses gratification at the New Hampshire Public Service Commission’s report on the Boston & Maine control. The commission proposes curbing rate practices by abolishing consolidation laws or setting a revisable maximum rate. The statement notes minimal criticism of New Haven management for joint rates and coal contracts, and asserts favorable terms in interlocking coal purchases.
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