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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1916
Page
10
Readers continue to discuss the question of a no license stance in Boston. The Post invites signed letters to the License Question Editor with brief pointed arguments to be published, presenting several letters received yesterday.
Letter argues against a dry Boston. 3 000 000 people would still access liquor, temperance requires education not prohibition, and licensed control with strict regulation is preferable. Signed by John J. Wright of 698 River Street Hyde Park.
Carl Christmann of Jamaica Plain asserts Boston has about 550 saloons not 1000, noting regulation by a governor appointed board and improving trade. He urges readers to vote Yes on the licensing question as best for Boston and its metropolitan area.
A Boston letter argues that banning liquor would lower crime and poverty, raise home values, and increase bank deposits. The writer contends prohibition lowers crime, urges trying No License, questions license holder reform, and criticizes open saloons and social clubs as supply sources for drinkers. Charles Wood Bond, Boston, December 14, 1916.
Max Henry Newman argues liquor will exist if manufacturing remains. He says elimination of liquor is the only solution, asserting that optional or no license won’t fix saloons, since breweries will continue distilling. The moral and financial balance favors full elimination, he writes from Boston.
Henrique Bruno of 23 Temple Street argues against liquor industry funding of city services. He claims open saloons cause vice and poverty, asserting taxation by liquor interests increases public costs far beyond their revenue. He labels jail, poor house, and hospital funding as a result of the trade and urges closing saloons as a solution.
A Roxbury resident writes to attack the liquor business describing it as a social disease. He warns it robs homes of loveliness, fills courts with criminals, and destroys bodies and souls. He urges citizens to rise against the trade to build a just, righteous city for future generations.
John F Brown of Jamaica Plain argues against hastily enacting a locally restricted liquor ban. He warns repeal risk next election and urges patient support for national prohibition when conditions improve.
Mary J. Preston of Boston argues against liquor licenses, urging a dry policy to curb crime and poverty. She contends cities with no-license laws benefit financially and morally, urging Boston to reject revival of rum trade and to avoid relying on New York for commerce. H. B. Peavey reinforces concerns about moral and economic costs of temperance repeal.
Harold M. Drown argues against saloons by pointing to tax revenue and property costs for no license cities. He contends the poor can least afford liquor and notes liquor jobs versus broader social harms, calling prohibition a moral priority over impure food concerns. He signs from 107 Fuller Street, Dorchester.
Discussion argues that license reform affects more than liquor purveyors and could hit Boston hotels and restaurants hard. Debater warns a dry outcome would bring financial and industrial losses across hospitality and related industries, not solely moral concerns.
Horatio A. Smith of Boston writes to the Post urging reforms beyond no-license. He says Boston may suffer bad liquor even with no license and calls for federal action to prohibit manufacture and importation, arguing the evil lies in production rather than sale.
Johnny Wilson of New York defeated Brockton middleweight Jack Savage in a 12 round feature at Rolloaway Rink Newport before about 1000 fans. Wilson led from start to finish with Savage saved by the bell in rounds one eight and ten. Three other bouts on the card.
Boxing notes report Charlie Harvey announces Jack Dunleavy arrival as a featherweight up to 133 pounds under Harvey in New York. Historical records cite Shubert beating Boyle in Lawrence on May 14, 1914 in 12 rounds. Ketchel, shot near Springfield Missouri Oct 15 1910, had bested Langford. Hackenschmidt vs Boston Boy match in Chicago Sept 4 1911.
Ambrose Ford was chosen manager of the Somerville High School baseball team for 1917 at a meeting of the executive committee of the Somerville High School A A yesterday afternoon. Clayton Ellis and Dr William Hoyt were elected to fill vacancies on the committee due to graduates leaving.
G G A candidates renew attacks on Mayor Curley as Daniel J McDonald accuses reform group of protecting plutocrats. Francis J W Ford vows to push a constitutional amendment to use city resources for cost food and fuel sales. John H Farley criticizes the Elevated road for land use and traffic, claims GGA favors north of Dover street candidates.
Councillor McDonald cites reformers blocking reforms for workers across city services while Montague urges electing Ford Montague O Keefe and Wellington for independent, capable leadership. Mayor O Keefe touts a planned Allston Brighton municipal building to serve civic and health needs amid Brighton’s growth.
Joe Rivers of Gloucester knocked out Bill Casey of South Boston in the eighth round at Commercial A. C. The bout ended a closely contested affair as Eddie Flynn and Tommy McFarland appeared in prelims. McFarland drew with Connolly after opening a cut eye on Connolly.
A wealthy Harvard student backing Billy Nixon of Cambridge offers $1000 against Harry Carlson or any New England lightweight. The backer, who wishes anonymity, will fund the match under a 133 pound limit and 12 rounds or longer, with a reputable stakeholder agreement.
Promoter George Tuohey plans a Christmas night wrestling carnival with six top wrestlers. He has secured six pairings after negotiating with Jack Curley for out of town handling and expects signed articles today or tomorrow.
Fred Hoey of the Boston Arena requests immediate contact with Frenchie Barbour of Moncton New Brunswick to discuss a matter.
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