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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1916
Page
7
Mrs. Charles Morley of Boston files in Suffolk Superior Court alleging a Ward Bakery cake contained a tack. She claims they caused dental injury and mouth damage, seeking 5000 in damages.
A man who gave the name Frank L. McLoughlin of National Street South Boston jumped into the water at the foot of K Street yesterday afternoon. He was rescued by Henry Gustin of 378 K Street as he went under water for the third time. He was taken to City Hospital.
Two separate suits filed in Suffolk Superior Court allege damages after a Portland Street building collapse. W. A. Snow Iron Works seeks 25 000 in each case against Nathan Fritz Daniel P. Collins and Morris Sullen asserting adjoining property damage.
Delegations from every section of the country attend the opening session of the first anti suffrage convention in Washington. Speakers urged women to be of more service to the nation in other fields rather than pursue political equality.
Mrs Arthur M Dodge of New York led critics from the National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage. Elihu Root, via Miss Alice Hill Chittenden, objected to a federal amendment. Cardinal Gibbons sent a critical message. Speakers urged preparedness and noted Red Cross cooperation amid war. The convention continues tomorrow.
Returns filed yesterday show the Massachusetts Democratic national campaign committee collected and spent 55676. Major contributors include Marcus A. Coolidge Richard H. Long James J. Storrow Edmund D. Codman John F. Fitzgerald and James M. Curley. Mansfield committee reports receipts of 5826.
Newsboys call off strike after voting to accept publisher proposals. They will pay 3.75 dollars per hundred for Sunday morning papers, up from 3.00, with prices rising from five to six cents per paper.
The Bay State Street Railway holding firm objected to the PSC findings on its petition to raise fares to six cents. It argues the commission ignored modernization costs, depreciation standards, and credit limitations while highlighting substantial investments since 1899, including $13.5 million in track rebuilding and $9 million in new cars and power stations. The report seeks legislative relief from taxes and predicts eventual fair treatment from regulators.
The piece presents a detailed critique of the commission's conclusions, countering multiple points and offering extensive arguments. It surveys evidence, cites sources, and calls for reconsideration of key decisions.
Edward J. Lord succeeded Frederic C. Ingalls as clerk of the Central Court yesterday. He announced appointments in his department: Sidney P. Brown first assistant, John F. Barry second, Harvey B. Hudson third, Harry R. Blackmer fourth, Richard J. Lord fifth, Charles T. Willock sixth, James G. Milward seventh.
William E. Dunlap and Oliver S. Roberts faced a equity merits session in Superior Court over the Preble House at 138 Court Street. Dunlap, Roberts' nephew, says an agreement dated Sept 13 1914 gave him control of the hotel and moved him from Worcester to Boston, with $1500 paid for a bill of sale and lease assignment, but Roberts allegedly refused to finalize the transfer.
Boston health officials reported a young Roxbury man with smallpox prompting vaccination efforts by Health Commissioner Mahoney. Physicians visited all sites connected to the patient, fumigations were conducted, and many people exposed were treated. It marks the first Boston case in over a year.
Colonel Thomas L. Livermore was named chairman of the Abrahams citizens' committee formed to back Henry Abrahams for the Boston School Committee. Other officers include John B. Adams treasurer and William C. Ewing secretary. Notable supporters include W. Prentiss Parker Malcolm E. Nichols Edmund Billings Matthew Hale Max Mitchell George B. Gallup Howard Marston and prominent women such as Miss Alice Grady Miss Emily G. Balch Miss Alice Stone Blackwell Mrs. Edwin D. Mead Dr. Alice Woodby McKane Miss Marion Nichols Miss Frances Stein and Miss Jennie Loitman.
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