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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1916
Page
7
If the state fails to secure federal aid for the 3 million dollar dry dock project in South Boston, the partially finished work may be abandoned and the two large bulkheads, costing about 500 thousand dollars, could be converted into piers.
Commissioner Jesse B Baxter states the Waterways Commission will stop construction of the 1200 foot dry dock unless the national government provides financial aid. He notes about a half million dollars already spent and that revenues from ship line contracts have been withdrawn. Chairman John N Cole adds maintenance costs of about a half million dollars annually with only half returned in user fees, citing abrogated Cunard White Star and Hamburg American contracts as the reason to pause.
Michael H. Corcoran addressed a large crowd in East Boston defending six years on the school board. He argued against autocratic control of schools and pressed that committee members must stay accessible to parents and citizens, keeping the system close to the people.
John B. Walsh, 10, of Kenney Street Roxbury, is on the dangerous list at City Hospital with possible skull fracture and internal injuries after being struck yesterday afternoon by a car owned by John H. Donahue of 135 Carolina Avenue Jamaica Plain. He was rushed to the hospital by police ambulance.
Organized labor launches a whirlwind drive to elect Henry Abrahams secretary of the Boston Central Labor Union to the Boston School Committee. Ten party events will feature prominent speakers explaining support for Abrahams. Nearly twenty labor leaders will attend tonight with many more slated to speak throughout the week, under chairman James T. Moriarty.
Boston liquor interests launch a campaign for a license with advertisements and mail circulars advancing the cause. The effort gathers momentum as supporters push for the new regulation.
The Massachusetts Anti-Saloon League and liquor interests convene in Roxbury to map strategies for the Ford Hall debate on liquor licenses. Dennis J. Driscoll of the Trades Union Liberty League vows to meet the League’s boycott challenge with forceful, planed opposition.
A man and Miss Weston were pulled from the river by bystanders near Gloucester Street at midnight. Wyner says he grabbed her for a playful lift, she slipped, and both were rescued with a lifeline. they were later found at 520 Commonwealth Avenue. Wyner, son of George Wyner, and his Harvard Law student brother were named.
Dr Frederick L Bogan a major and ranking surgeon of the Ninth Regiment Massachusetts National Guard received a surprise party at his home 188 Harvard Street last night Mayor and Mrs Curley attended with many friends presenting a watch and chain as a token of appreciation.
Marjorie Haskins, a 16 year old of Acushnet, won the Massachusetts Agricultural College Extension Department second prize in bread making. She began baking at 11, making pie at 10 and could mend her own clothes at that age.
A junior in high school, living at 2 North Main Street beyond the car line, discusses her dream of college and becoming a domestic science teacher. She also shares a family bread recipe using scalded milk, boiling water, lard, butter, salt, yeast, and six cups of flour with two rising periods and a hot oven.
Former City Councillor James A. Watson attacked Candidate Ford during a social hour at Roxbury Hall naming Ford a parrot for copying his ideas on municipal storehouse coal yard and high living costs. Watson claimed credit for pioneering the storehouse issue and recalled a protest at Faneuil Hall.
Local 100 of the National Federation of Postoffice Clerks approved Congressman Tague of Charlestowns bill at a meeting held at the Quincy House. The proposal establishes a minimum salary of 900 with annual increases to a maximum of 1500.
Ex president Taft was condemned for his attitude toward government and labor unions and for comments on the Adamson bill by the executive board of the Federation of State City Town and County Employees Union. The group adopted a resolution opposing Councilman Hagan’s plan to pay city workers by checks and urged a standard wage of 3 dollars for all municipal laborers.
Officers of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen on the New Haven road were re elected for two more years in recognition of their work securing an eight hour day for members. Co W Jones of Boston was chosen president for his sixth term, F L Hoyt of Whitman vice president eighth term, F S Fuller Boston recording secretary twelfth term, R H Olney Mansfield financial secretary fourth term, F S Mahler Boston local committee chairman and legislative agent ninth term.
Multiple unions report officers elected yesterday afternoon with large turnout. W G Shea named president and J J Connolly business agent for a fourth term among Machinists Local 264, while other locals renew leaders for three year terms including Teamsters Local 25 and Barbers unions. A Sanitary and Street Cleaning unit urged Yes on license at next election and clerks at Old Colon Lodge announced December 23 voting.
Chelsea citizens campaign to keep the city dry and abstain from licenses. Clergy backed by local leaders organized a rally at Grand Army Hall with former Mayor George H. Carter presiding and speakers urging a no license vote following recent licensure disputes.
Dr Robert Brine Harrington died December 8 in Grand Junction Colorado aged 59. He was born July 30 1879 in Somerville and educated at Somerville High School Tufts Medical School class of 1904. He served as county and city physician at Grand Junction and is survived by his wife two daughters his mother five brothers and five sisters.
The Rev. Dillon Bronson delivered the opening sermon at Trinity Church Charlestown as it begins a week of celebration for its 100th anniversary. His address highlighted "Our Nearest Mission Field" and the service included a special choir performance.
A history of Britannica’s influence since 1768 outlines three keys to its success: scholarly authors, accessibility for the public, and a mission as an educational institution. The article notes rising editions and the shift to India paper, the price reductions, and warns that India paper supplies are exhausting due to flax shortages from Belgium Germany and Ireland. Sears Roebuck offers two forms the Cambridge Issue and the Handy Volume, with limited sets remaining.
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