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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1915
Page
6
Scores of prominent Boston business men come forward to warn why a yes vote on the license question is needed. They argue the measure will benefit commerce and local economy and cite support from various business leaders.
Speakers at a Roxbury rally argue over Boston licensing. John M Spillane and J M Prendergast defend a regulated license while Edward D Collins warns no license worsens crime and state revenue. They cite urban lawlessness in no license areas and warn Boston could become a hub of vice.
President Hughes of the Massachusetts Trades Union Liberty League charged Major Dan Morgan Smith with false statements at a Roxbury meeting. Hughes alleged Smith was sent by anti saloon forces to sway voters against licensing, citing brewery and wage claims as misrepresented. Other guests included Arthur Whiteway and John W Daiey as a musical program was provided.
The Rev. Dr. Cortland Myers, Tremont Temple pastor, told the congregation last night that no organization seeking liquor licenses or promoting the liquor trade could hire Tremont Temple. He warned he bears no responsibility for others words but declared the temple shall never be used by such groups while he remains pastor.
Interest centers on the Somerville election with Henry G. Doyle challenging school committee chairman George F. Whittaker. Doyle won the nomination by 40 votes and ran as an independent. Mayor Cliff appears set for re election against Ernest F. Flagg.
Frank Roger Connor, chairman of the Board of Assessors and the Municipal Light Board, was honored at his funeral this afternoon at his home 371 Main street Concord Junction. Rev. Smith Owen Dexter of the Concord Trinity Episcopal Church presided.
Julia E. Duff, candidate for school committee, spoke at the Civic Service House at 112 Salem Street about what schools are doing and should do to help immigrants. Her remarks addressed policy and action for immigrant equality in education.
A speaker urges teachers and officials to foster equality for immigrants by integrating culture and skills into schools. She calls for less patronizing treatment, use of native languages in learning, and showcasing immigrant talents while ending segregating terms. She envisions relocations to suburban schools, district reforms, and expanded school governance.
Howard L Rantoul and his wife renew their fight for sole custody of their two daughters in East Cambridge Probate Court at 9 30 this morning Judge MelIntire presiding A decree currently gives shared custody and Rantoul seeks to overturn it alleging his wife is unfit due to her friendship with Chester Chapin Rumrill The Rantoul case has nearly finished its hearing on the wife s side.
Rocco Mariane of 6 Revere Place North End was killed and his wife wounded yesterday afternoon after his refusal of a practical joke. Police seek 25 year old Paolo Colispotti of 19 Salutation Street, admirer of 18 year old Marie Mariano, oldest daughter of the couple, on the charge of shooting.
Colispotti, a single man, entered the Mariono residence to see Marie and after being asked to leave, fired three shots into Mariono's abdomen from the yard. He then fired at Mrs. Mariono, hitting her breast and grazing her head before fleeing.
Mrs. Julia Duff, candidate for the school committee, created a stir during a joint debate with rival Frances G. Curtis at the Civic Service House last night. Duff charged the superintendent of schools favors a Cincinnati book company and claimed an assistant superintendent is on that firm’s payroll.
During a joint debate Roxbury allegations surface that two members of the Boston school board are employed by a Cincinnati book company to promote certain books. Franklin B. Dyer denies the charge while Miss Curtis defends officials and urges further information for action. Michael J. McNamara, a committee member, maintains there are informants but withholds names for now.
Mrs Galt, President Wilsons fiancée, wore a distinctive hat designed by Ora nne of Scranton Penn. The millinery piece features a three inch sailor brim, green velvet on top and bottom, lace crown with silver insertions, a black marine veil, and maline fronds with a shirred taffeta knot. It displays Bolling green, black and silver colors.
The Democratic city committee plans a whirlwind finish for Curley slate rallies across East Boston and surrounding wards but will cancel if James J. Storrow accepts a joint debate challenge with Mayor Curley tonight in Mechanics Hall. Rallies listed include Chapman School Eutaw Street Lexington Street Ward Room Bunker Hill Club Franklin School Maynard Hall Municipal Building W. E. Russell Hugh O Brien Elmwood Ward 19 Meeting House Hill Bloomfield Min ton Kelliher Oakland Halls.
Upward of 700 persons attended a mass meeting under the Suffolk County branch of the Federation of Catholic Societies at the Cathedral parish in the cathedral lower church yesterday afternoon.
Representatives of district societies and branch officers arranged details for a large meeting held in the Cathedral basement. Bishop Foley of the Philippine Islands spoke on federation's value, noting practical limits there but urging the spirit be applied. Mgr Splaine praised Cardinal O Connell for unity and vowed to counter calumnies against the church. Additional speakers included Rev Finigan, Joseph Brennan, and David Goldstein. The event opened a series of over twenty meetings across districts before Lent.
Garfield Eagle Ston, a Cambridge fireman with Chemical 2 on Lakeview Avenue, killed himself in the engine house basement by a razor blade. Edward Shea found the body shortly after Eagle Ston returned from supper. Authorities say money-lender troubles largely drove the act.
Newport R I December 12 reports Lehigh Valley coal barge No 789 may have gone down after a collision with an unidentified three masted schooner off Seakomet Point last night. A lengthy search found no trace of the schooner or barge.
A barge with a crew of three, last of three coal carriers in tow by the tug Cheektowaga, broke free six miles off Seakonnet while bound Perth Amboy to Maine ports. The tug spent the night and most of today searching for the adrift stern barge.
Miss Helen Keller addressed a large audience at Maverick Church East Boston speaking on patriotism. The deaf and blind student delivered the talk last night drawing broad attention from locals.
An advertisement promises relief for sore gums and loose or sensitive teeth. It urges using a small original bottle as directed until teeth are firm and soreness disappears, noting the bottle lasts for weeks.
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