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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1914
Page
7
The Massachusetts Board of Port Directors considers enlarging the drydock to accommodate two ships at once. To fund the facility and reduce operating deficits, the board proposes a $100,000 annual appropriation from Secretary Daniels for use by the Navy’s larger battleships.
Governor Walsh plans not to reappoint E. Gerry Brown, supervisor of small loans since 1911. Brown expects no renewal and will seek a legislative probe into his office unless a successor is appointed as his term ends December 20. Brown said he does not expect reappointment and will push for a legislative inquiry.
Governor Walsh and his council conclude Brown may have misapplied the loan law and favored money lenders. Brown, denying charges, seeks a formal denial review, faces scrutiny, and vows to press for a rigorous probe into the small loans regime. He hired Clarence F. Rowley and demands access to secret notes.
Lincoln A. Weitz of the South End went to the police court yesterday to aid a friend, but was arrested as a prisoner for spitting on the corridor floor of the courthouse.
Funeral services for Colonel Jorave G. Kemp Cambridge soap manufacturer who died from car exhaust fumes were held at Mt. Auburn Chapel Cambridge yesterday afternoon.
The Majestic Theatre hosted Mr. Mantell and company performing Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice before a large audience. Mantell’s Shylock drew praise for strength and authority, while his Hamlet in the evening showcased intellectual interpretation with restrained humor, earning wide enjoyment.
James Montgomery Flagg offers a picture story in the upcoming Sunday Post. The feature promises a humorous look at a never-to-be picnic, with Flagg’s distinctive comic wit and visual style.
Mrs. Marian G. Cook of Newton Centre filed for divorce from Charles H. Cook now in Waban. Her libel cites cruel treatment and intoxication, seeks custody of their 14 year old daughter Mildred, and attached property worth 10000 pending trial. Governor's Council granted pardons to Salvatore Bruno Orlando Antonio and Andrew Cadrett. John J. Herlihy’s pardon was denied.
William Summers Pelletier father of District Attorney Joseph C. Pelletier was buried yesterday from St Cecilia's Church Back Bay. Cardinal O'Connell presided at the requiem mass celebrated by Rev John J McGarry with two bishops as chaplains and other priests in attendance. The cardinal gave a moving eulogy.
About 3200 members of the Women's City Club will attend Mrs James J Storrow's cotton dress folk dance party at the Normal School Gymnasium Huntington avenue and the Fenway as part of Boston's New Year's Eve celebration. Guests are asked to wear inexpensive cotton or linen dresses and the doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Post master general Burleson previews a Sunday Post Magazine piece about sending hot soup mince pies and other farm goods by mail. The plan envisions postal service expanding to include perishable items.
Prolonged debate today postponed action on the literacy test section of the immigration bill in the Senate. A vote was expected the next day.
The Highway Commission faces a heavy workload as registration expires today and 18,000 applications for new plates await processing. Clerical staff race to have updated numbers on machines by tomorrow.
Atlantic City police say Nettie Salines, 32, confessed to poisoning her husband Alexander Salines on December 20 to collect a $1000 life insurance payout. She is held without bail awaiting grand jury action.
Ex Alderman Michael J. Mitchell longtime Charles Town resident died at his home after a brief illness from heart disease. Born July 29 1855 he served in the Common Council Legislature and Board of Aldermen. He later faced a 1908 1909 conspiracy to defraud trial with Maher Bros. and was sentenced to one year in the House of Correction.
Progressive members of Congress urged President Wilson to appoint a New York lawyer who ran on the Progressive ticket to one of the five seats on the new trade commission. Wilson listened but offered no indication of his decision.
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