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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1914
Page
16
Mayor Curley says conditions for the relief of the unemployed have improved enough to end investigation and will not appoint the 15-person committee as initially planned.
Mayor Curley expects approval of two torpedo boat contracts at Fore River yards in Quincy and a Delphi report backing a 5 percent freight rate rise by the Interstate Commerce Commission. He says these measures will mobilize iron and steel workers and unskilled labor to reduce unemployment, while pushing state funding for Old Colony avenue boulevard and a $500,000 drainage allotment for swamp lands around Boston.
The Metcalf De Kay trial nears conclusion in Providence as prosecutors finish calling letters. The pair, former Atlantic National Bank leaders, face charges of misapplying bank funds. Letters are used to illustrate alleged improper use of funds and lack of adequate security or interest.
Joan E. Rice of Marlboro as administrator of Burton M. Rock's estate was awarded 4000 damages in a 20000 suit against the Boston and Maine railroad by the Superior Civil Court East Cambridge yesterday. Rock's body was found June 2, 1918 on B. M. tracks in Marlboro after two days of trial before Judge McLaughlin.
Mrs. Minia Goliad of 66 Hanover Street reports her brother, a member of Fifth Company Gefangenlager regiment, was captured by Germans in a battle over a month ago and is now held as a prisoner of war in Altdamm Germany.
A letter dated November 7 from Aaron Asersky 5 Gefangenlager Altdamm Germany describes captivity after two battles and a third, requests money for food, and notes his brother in the war and uncertainty about his fate. It also mentions the writer's sister and the death of Mrs Goliad's mother.
The Finance Commission urged withdrawing the laundry machinery specifications for the hospital south department to correct existing errors before reissuing bids. An appropriation of 12000 dollars has been made for the equipment.
Frank W. Blair reports Edward Filene's view on a long war affecting markets worldwide. He describes Belgian industry disruption, German control of transport and finance, and efforts to resume production via handkerchiefs and other goods for export. He warns America to prepare for extended conflict and shifting trade.
Wolf's My Clothier at Hanover and Portland streets offers double legal stamps with every purchase all day today.
Washington observers approved unanimously a $135 million cotton loan fund to finance the surplus crop. Delegates from Southern state committees pledged full effort to operate the fund after an all day meeting with the national cotton loan committee. Officials expect hundreds of loan applications before January, with cash draws estimated between 10 and 70 million dollars.
Mayor Curley urged creation of a large central railroad terminal in Roxbury at a square bordered by Dorchester avenue Southampton street Albany street and Dover street to replace the South terminal and backed moving the North station to Everett with tunnel links to the central terminal The remarks were made to a crowd celebrating Roxbury’s Christmas carnival.
Mayor Curley backs a $50 million to $100 million central terminal plan linking Roxbury to freight and passenger movement as part of a push to revive Roxbury’s business life. The Santa Claus parade drew 20 000 residents and officials to advertise the Buy in Roxbury campaign with shops illuminated and daily Santa receptions through Christmas.
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