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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1915
Page
7
Governor Walsh is considering appointing Justice A. K. Cohen and former Worcester mayor Philip O Connell to the Superior bench. The decision was to be finalized before the noon council meeting, with changes possible up to that time.
The governor leans toward ex Mayor O Connell for the vacancy caused by Judge Ratigan s death while serious consideration is given to ex Attorney General Thomas J Boynton and to Thomas W Proctor for the other seat. Earlier, David A Ellis declined an appointment after Mr Cohen was named to the Dorchester Court and later to the Central Municipal Court.
Professor Harry F. Ward of the Boston School of Theology spoke at Ford Hall on Trade Unions. He argued that labor must balance efficient work with humane treatment, organize industry to prevent overproduction and strikes, and protect workers to avert industrial warfare while seeking justice over mere peace.
An aftershock in Aquila province damages several houses and renders many uninhabitable. Residents, alarmed by the tremor, flee even undamaged homes, fearing further catastrophe.
Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent with special services in Catholic and Episcopal churches. Cardinal O Connell will bless ashes after a high mass at Cathedral of the Holy Cross at 9 o clock assisted by Bishop Splaine and other priests.
Tonight and Friday Cardinal O Connell presides at stations of the cross followed by benediction. Immaculate Conception holds ashes blessing before 5 30 and 10 masses with distributed ashes later. Numerous churches list daily Holy Communion, prayers, sermons and organ recitals through Lent including St Paul Episcopal Messiah Trinity Ad vent and St Stephen s Church on Florence street with varied schedules.
A Massachusetts report analyzes the New Haven railroad with regard to stock and debt issued since 1910. It condemns unauthorised securities, contemplates validating stock under state law, and notes potential damages to directors while urging future funding only through lawful capital and federally approved methods.
The Massachusetts railroad commission notes New Haven Company issues include high floating debt and improper capitalization under multiple state charters. It urges validating outstanding stock as of June 20, 1914 and funding lawful floating debt, while calling for Connecticut law reforms to curb stock acquisitions and director residency requirements for future stability.
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