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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1913
Page
7
Sir Edward Grey told constituents in Northumbria that no progress toward a home rule settlement by consent has been made. He said the government has kept the door open while opposition remains outside shouting. He warned it would not be Liberal party’s fault if a peaceful settlement is not reached.
Somerville dedicates a $125,000 Public Library with Mayor Burns presiding. Walter T. Littlefield reports on construction while Dr. Thomas M. Durell, Drew B. Hall, Charles Clark, and Rev. Charles L. Noyes address aims and future visions. The building opens to visitors but remains unoccupied until around January 1.
Boston buyers note that a downtown Boston block rivals London’s Covent Garden area in value. The London 19 acres at 50 million dollars contrast with Boston’s 19 acres (excluding buildings) at 78 million, pricing land as high as 100 dollars per square foot with surrounding blocks assessed in a new table.
Dr John L Morse of Harvard Medical School condemned patent baby foods in a speech at the East Middlesex Medical Society banquet at the American House. He argued these foods lack essential nutrients and often contain excess starch fat and sugar. He praised milk and water quality improvements under health board supervision and tied them to fewer infant diseases and fevers in Boston and other cities.
Chicago December 17 Mayor Carter H Harrison appointed new members to the city School Board to fill three of five resignations after the ouster of Mrs Ella Flagg Young as superintendent. Four removed directors have hired an attorney and will challenge their removal as they say resignations were drawn before appointments were made.
A federal court in Concord announces a commission to assess whether Harry K Thaw's bail would threaten public safety. Members include General Frank S Streeter Dr Morton Prince Dr George A Blumer and Dr Charles P Bancroft. The panel may hear evidence on acts since Matteawan custody and must avoid a broad insanity trial.
A habeas corpus record covers Thaw proceedings from Sept 15 to date in a 177 page volume. Counsel for Thaw have 40 days after the record’s appearance to file briefs, with possible extension. Judge Aldrich may extend the deadline if needed. William T. Jerome will then have a similar period to reply.
Eight girls and five young men appeared in Malden District Court after a weeklong morality campaign led by Captain Timothy Foley of the Kiulten police. All pled not guilty. Four girls were remanded to the State Board of Charities until the case returns on December 31. One Everett resident was arrested in Malden.
Frank B. Cotton longtime probation officer of the Charlestown court died at his home at 52 High Street He was born December 6 1869 in Charlestown the son of Justice Joseph H Cotton He leaves a wife and one son and was active in Faith Lodge of Masons Coeurs de Lion Commandery and the Charlestown Improvement Association He was the last president of the Old 99th Artillery Association The court adjourned upon the death announcement by Associate Justice Charles B Sullivan.
In Providence on December 17 Patrick McDonnell stepped in front of a west bound train on the east track after waiting for a passing train and was instantly killed. He was a grocer aged about years and left a widow and several extended relatives.
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