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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1916
Page
9
President declares Navy prepared to engage any threat as America confronts global tensions. He frames national purpose around liberty, self respect, and readiness to translate ideals of liberty into power when necessary.
The executive committee of the City Council spent over five hours weighing the pros and cons of a proposed convenience station on Flagstaff Hill at the Common. Chairman Ballantyne said the matter would be taken under advisement and a report on Art Commission objections would likely go to Saturday's meeting. The session extended past midnight.
James Mantir, convicted of killing Annie Mullins the Cambridge servant girl slain at Squires Field Arlington in 1908, has been declared violently insane and moved from State prison to Bridgewater State Hospital. The parole board report to the Governor and council also recommends denying the pardon application of Peter Delorey, an alleged accomplice.
In the House yesterday Representative Manning of Brockton offered two orders to block Bay State Street Railway Company from raising fares. The moves aim to checkmate the fare increase proposal by the transit firm.
The Brockton representative directs the Public Service Commission to report to the House all street railway consolidations with Bay State in twenty years. The report should include stock prices, profits or deficits, acquisition dates, stock ownership, and owners’ holding periods. It also seeks securities tied to Bay State ownership and any capital stock impairments or over-issues.
Dr H F Brackett of 230 Washington Street Brighton a longtime Brighton physician by day and engineer of the New York express between Boston and Springfield died at his home after six weeks illness. For 38 years he supervised locomotives and 27 years he drove the record breaking 221 from Boston to Springfield. He began medical study in 1880 earning a degree from Boston University Medical School and received certificates from four other medical schools.
Two armed men robbed the Roxbury pawn shop of Joseph Son nabend yesterday afternoon escaping with 242 dollars and a tray of diamonds. Police set up 2 sharp watches over pawn shops last night to prevent a repeat robbery.
The Cunard liner Carpathia, which aided the Titanic, answered SOS calls to the Pollentia in mid Atlantic, battled a three day gale to reach the doomed ship, then rejoined course toward Boston before returning to aid again. The ship now under charter to the Franco-Canada line heads to France with supplies and horses for the army.
Charles Sidel was held up last night near 40 Springfield Street Somerville. Three highwaymen beat him and robbed him of 10 cents, then fled toward Cambridge after rifling his pockets.
The third Lowell Institute lecture was delivered yesterday in King's Chapel. William L. Worcester, president of the New Church Theological School of Cambridge, spoke to a large audience on the subject The Swedenborgians.
A five member Senate Judiciary Committee sub committee was named to investigate the nomination of Louis D Bran deis to the Supreme Court. Senator Chilton chaired with Senators Walsh Fletcher Cummins and Clark. The panel will hear any party offering value.
Clifford Thorne of the Iowa Railroad Commission protests that Brandeis weighted the Western shippers case before the Interstate Commerce Commission amid Brandeis nomination. Thorne to testify to the sub committee as five progressive Republicans and several Democratic senators position on confirmation remain uncertain amid expected delay and investigation.
Harvard Law professors Brannan and Frankfurter express high regard for Louis D. Brandeis in the Post exclusive on his Supreme Court appointment. Frankfurter notes Brandeis' luminous mind, creative intellect, and dominating motive of justice, citing his role in shaping industrial peace and winning confidence among combatants.
Nathaniel J. Young will oversee three progressive tests before the final standard. First limits include chinning four times, broad jump 5 ft 8 in, and 60 yard dash in 8 3 5 seconds. Additional tests raise requirements to nine chins, 4 ft 4 in high jump, and 220 yard run in 28 seconds.
Fred S. Elwell urges enhancement of the Supreme Court with Louis D Bran deis born near Lincoln, praising him as a just and fearless American leader fit for national service for all the people.
A concise reflection on law as the power to apply wisdom and justice to the varied realities of life. It emphasizes guiding principles over rigid rules in judicial practice.
Paul Louis Mertens of Lier near Antwerp was court martialed and executed for spying at Hasselt Belgium on January 25 according to a Maastricht despatch to the Telegraaf.
The late William Henry Storey, whose will disposing of about 150000 dollars is being contested by four cousins, was described yesterday by Fred W. Brown of Plymouth New Hampshire as a man of keen wit and fine sarcasm.
Witness Alfred Stanley describes Storey as having a false eye and a shuffling gait while noting no prior liquor use. He recalls conversations with Eliot alleged to exert influence on Storey in the will matter and recalls a Boston appearance where he would favor Eliot over Coakley.
Tony Watlin, the national 115 pound amateur champ, fell to Dan McCormack of East Boston at the Riverside Boat Club event at Cyprus Hall Cambridge. In other bouts Joe Connelly defeated Joe McDonald. Final results: 108 lbs George Delano over Frank Dundee, 125 lbs N Miller over A Read by default, 140 lbs Toby Lyons over J Connolly.
A Boston relative of Baroness de Patterson Beatrice Anita Turnbull denied reports of marital trouble for the de Pattersons in New York where the couple live. The relative could not explain why the baron published ads disavowing responsibility for debts in his name, noting no known outsiders extending liberties with his credit.
The Rev. William E. Murphy of Boston College recovers from appendicitis after surgery last Friday at Carney Hospital. Hospital officials expect he will resume duties within one or two weeks.
Colonel Roosevelt delivered the keynote at the opening of New York's Orthopaedic Hospital where 500 attendees heard him praise medical ethics. The facility cost 853000 dollars to complete and symbolizes high standards in medicine with physicians serving society above fees.
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