16 Feb 1916
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1916
Page
1
Sidney W. Winslow president of United Shoe Machinery testifies before a U S Senate committee accusing Louis D Brandeis of being unfit for the Supreme Court seat.
A blaze raged after midnight at a large dry goods store, spreading rapidly through several blocks. Firemen fought the flames but the fire remained beyond control as aid arrived from Providence and New Bedford. Losses exceed $1,500,000 with flames threatening nearby hotels and buildings along Main Street.
FALL RIVER Feb 16 The fire was believed under control at 2 45 oclock Most of the tenement district was saved About 50 buildings including several large business blocks were destroyed The loss is estimated at more than 1500000 Dynamite was to be used in effort to stop further progress of the flames.
Washington reports growing optimism for Louis D. Brandeis confirmation after a Senate judiciary hearing. Former New Haven president Mellen failed to testify amid accusations from C. W. Baryon that Brandeis conspired to wreck the New England road. Mellen telegraphed he knew nothing of Brandeis beyond hearsay and won’t be subpoenaed.
Hollis R. Bailey chairman of the Boston Bar Examiners testified that other Warren family members besides his client Edward Warren were satisfied with how the property was handled by the Brandeis firm. C. W. Barron identified Bailey as a lawyer familiar with the Warren case. Continued on Page 7-First Column.
Jane R. Bosfield of Allston testified in the Supreme Court that Governor Walsh helped her obtain a clerk and stenographer job at Medfield State Hospital last October. She was discharged when Walsh left office in January, she said, due to her race.
Judge Loring denied Miss Bosfield's petition for a writ of mandamus to reinstate her as a clerk and stenographer after an extended hearing. Miss Bosfield and her mother testified that on April 24, 1915, at Medfield Hospital Dr. French declined employment upon learning she was colored.
Supporters of Senator Weeks secured a key win as the State Senate passed the Martin amendment to the presidential primary bill. The measure requires Governor McCall and Colonel Roosevelt to announce their candidacies to the Secretary of State by March 21 or lose ballot placement in the Massachusetts Republican primary.
The Martin amendment on the primary bill was approved by voice vote, showing Weeks faction strength. The measure bars pledged delegates from appearing on ballots without candidate or agent assent, aiming at Roosevelt and McCall. Weeks leaders moved before the Roosevelt “big four” entered to avoid a McCall delegation.
Mrs. Fannie M. Mills wife of Rev. Ernest Lyman Mills pastor of the First Baptist Church of Somerville died last night at the Homeopathic Hospital.
New York February 15 John Franklin Baker former star third baseman for the Philadelphia American League team has been bought by the New York Americans according to manager William E Donovan of the Yankees. The price was not disclosed.
Negotiations concluded at a conference involving Manager Connie Mack and Yankees owners T. L. Huston and Jacob Ruppert. The price for Baker’s release was not disclosed, though reports cited Mack seeking about $25,000. Baker’s salary is listed at $6,000 annually.
Washington reports from the State Department state that the entente allies are within their rights under international law to arm merchant ships for defensive needs. If allies refuse to disarm, the United States may torpedo armed vessels after February 29, though officials acknowledge Germany and Austria may justify their stance.
Germany agrees to substitute recognizes liability in the Lusitania case ending U S demands Washington February 15. Fire devastates Fall River business quarter wiping out over 1.5 million dollars of property by 2 30 a m the Steiger department store ignites a grand conflagration spreading to Cobb Bates Yerxa Lenox Hotel and surrounding tenements as fire crews from nearby towns struggle to control the flames.
Berlin wireless message tonight transmits Germanys reply to the Ger man embassy. Count von Bernstorff the German ambassador will deliver it to Secretary Lansing tomorrow.
A blaze swept through multiple downtown structures including a three story building housing Steiger's department store and offices, the Lenox Hotel, Brady's clothing shop, E B Sullivans undertaking shop, Kresge's 5 and 10 cent store, Kilroy Furniture, Simon Bloomer's shop, Cobb Bates Yerxa building and several small shops and tailor facilities. The fire damaged or destroyed numerous businesses and raised concerns over safety measures for local commerce.
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