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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1915
Page
2
A telegram from Washington ordered the release of 14 year old Rose Roccobene who arrived on the steamer Palermo from Italy on July 20, 1914. Commissioner Henry J. Skeffington interceded with Secretary of Labor William B. Wilson to secure her landing.
The 1916 Republican Convention faces a key question of how far west a nominee may come with Idaho’s William Borah as a leading option. Henry J. Allen’s interview with Borah informs this week’s coverage.
Thomas O. Marvin argues that Democratic and Republican factions should unite to restore protectionism to American policy. He cites Jefferson Madison Monroe Calhoun and Jackson supporting tariffs to defend industry and independence, warns against free trade for the South, and urges nonpartisan anti dumping and tariff legislation as labour and industry unite.
Over 100 Metropolitan Park police officers gathered at the South Armory on Dartmouth Street for the first drill in a series focusing on marksmanship. Several officers posted perfect scores with automatic revolvers during the session.
Mayor Curley warned 300 Roxbury residents that a no license stance would ruin Boston, deprive workers of homes and savings, and cut city revenue for next year. He urged a license vote next Tuesday to preserve funds and run departments.
The gathering failed to present Citizens' ticket candidates while Curley supporters spoke. Mayor Curley condemned licenses and urged against turning Boston into a haven for questionable liquor sales.
In a allocution before the secret consistory Pope Benedict deplored wartime misfortunes for the Holy See and said the pope has been deprived of liberty to govern the church. He noted ambassadors and ministers left the Vatican to safeguard their dignity and prerogatives.
The pope laments that the Holy See's position depends on civil authorities and could worsen with changes. He cites ambassadors leaving Rome to protect dignity, warns of curtailed rights and hindered foreign dealings, and calls for prayer, charity, and penance. A semi official note says the exodus was voluntary despite assurances.
Boston waterfront segments were submerged yesterday as a northeasterly gale for 48 hours drove an 11 foot 6 inch tide beyond prediction. Central Long and T wharves, the lowest on the harbor, were under water but no serious damage occurred.
Miss Frances G. Curtis declares elimination of waste in school operations a key achievement of the committee. She cites summer review schools saving 8907 pupils a year and argues the board has improved efficiency and time use for children.
Braintree Council and the Knights of Columbus host an illustrated lecture on Catholic Laymen's Retreats by Rev. Father George of Blessed Gabriel's Monastery Brighton. Lectures also in Boston College Hall on The Art Treasures of Ancient Ireland. Forty Hours' Devotion begins at St Mark's Ashmont Friday morning and ends Sunday after high mass.
Nicholas Lynch of 20 Hay Street Cambridge died after crawling from a fourth floor window to aid Henry J. Hughes lodger at 34 Lynde Street West End. The 40 foot fall into an areaway occurred about 6 45 PD last evening.
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