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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1915
Page
6
Secretary McAdoo laid before Congress the annual Treasury report praising a prosperous financial and business climate, contrasting it with last year’s serious conditions. The statement highlights the marked improvement in the nation’s economic state.
The Secretary warns the European war caused nationwide suffering and industrial strain. He urges income tax changes to broaden reach with lower exemption limits and a surtax start at ten thousand dollars, plus revenue from gasoline oils and auto horsepower taxes.
Governor-elect Samuel W. McCall paid his first visit to the State House since his election. He called on the incumbent governor to pay respects and discuss matters pertaining to the chief executive office of the Commonwealth.
Dr. Charles W. Eliot told a Unitarian Club dinner at the Hotel Somerset that Boston lags behind many American cities in education. He outlined reforms and stressed that the chief need is training of the senses to improve learning.
Joseph Lee argues for reforms in school systems likening organization to a football team led by the teacher as a star. He calls for training in perception and notes spelling as a major problem, urging focus on a few words to improve student outcomes. Tufts President Bumpus highlights higher education and supports a state university in Massachusetts.
Herbert C. Allen a traveling salesman was awarded $5000 by the jury in Superior Court for damages after being struck by an auto owned by William J. Cummings at the Water and Devonshire street corner on November 12 1913.
Cardinal O Connell addressed New England on his 56th birthday the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and the 40th anniversary of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross dedication calling for peace and urging sincere neutrality in all civic and religious duties.
The cardinal presided at 8 o'clock mass and a solemn high mass at 9 o'clock in the cathedral, blessing 600 children at communion. He spoke of peace and President Wilson's message, urged unity, and received congratulatory messages as crowds photographed and lined the streets.
Otoman Zar Adussi Hanish head of the Mazdaznan sun worship cult was moved to the House of Correction to serve a six month sentence for sending obscene material across state lines. His appeal was denied by the U S Supreme Court.
John P. Reynolds long serving head of Bristol public schools dies at age 82 after a prolonged illness. Reynolds led the district for 82 years, and his death marks the end of an era in Bristol education.
An antique ad touts a home remedy for coughs using a double strength elixir, hot water, and sugar. The copy mixes garbled instructions with warnings about modern medicines while urging readers to prepare the mixture for relief.
At Allston Hall last night Mayor Dan Morgan Smith announced that a Dec 14 license vote would raise tax by 66 cents per thousand if no economic gain occurs. He also mocked Curley’s claim that no license would pauperize Boston and challenged him to a debate at Faneuil Hall.
A speaker quotes Mayor Curley defending licenses while criticizing a 66 cent tax on $1000 valuation as a corrupt bargaining tool. The argument contrasts taxes with moral concerns, challenging Curley and Councillor Storrow to debate at Faneuil Hall next Monday night.
Mayor Morgan Smith calls Curley and Councilman Storrow to a public no license debate at noon in a snowstorm at Pemberton Square. He vows to debate at Faneuil Hall next Monday night on whether Boston should go dry, criticizing Curley’s license stance and highlighting a contrast with his own Jamaica Plain decision.
Professor Frank Daly former diplomat warned that a race war is inevitable as a "conflict of color" for world supremacy among white black and yellow races making permanent peace impossible after the European struggle ends Speaking at a Massachusetts Surgical and Gynecological Society dinner at Youngs Hotel last night
A former American diplomat warned that after the current conflict a racial power struggle is inevitable. He argued the black, yellow, and white races will vie for supremacy with unequal population growth rates and said Allied victory would spread democracy, while German victory would threaten the Monroe Doctrine. He also urged national preparedness.
East Boston and Chelsea gain eight and fifteen minute trolley mail routes under Postmaster Murray. Mail previously took over an hour, routed via pneumatic tubes to the North station then by train and wagons to Chelsea and East Boston post offices. A Sunday incoming mail run via Mattapan will speed delivery to Grove Hall and the central office.
Patrolman Driver answered a disturbance near Milk and Hawley streets at 11 last night finding three telephone operators crying around a post. A shadowy man had tried to speak to them and fled. One woman suffered facial injuries from a collision with the post. Names withheld by police.
The Allied Building Trades Council reversed its November stance and signed an agreement with the liquor dealers’ association to back a Yes vote on Boston’s liquor license. Martin T. Joyce of Union 103 says the accord pledges council support for licensing.
Dr John R Mott general secretary of the international committee of the Y M C A says neither side will really win in the European war. He spoke at a dinner closing the 44th annual Y M C A conference for Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Officers elected include President George E Briggs and secretary George H Peabody with a nominating committee named.
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