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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1913
Page
3
Expenditures amounting to over 25 million were recommended to the City Council by Mayor Fitzgerald at yesterday's session. The package includes a record budget of 20,927,192 and loan orders totaling more than 4,129,000, marking a city record for a single day.
The Mayor sent about fifty borrowing orders to the council to fund police stations municipal buildings playgrounds and improvements totaling over 4 million dollars. Many projects including bridges, sewers and schools face swift action within 60 days with widespread committee referrals. The mayor warned of existing damages claims Cove Street Bridge and Charles River embankment costs plus a hospital contagious diseases building project.
Forty Somerville police officers formed a guard of honor for Patrolman Martin Sharry who died suddenly Friday morning at his home on 34 Calvin Street. Funeral services were held at St. Joseph's Church at nine o clock under Sergeants James M Harmon and John A Ray.
Eight new initiates of the Dickey society of Harvard have been elected and are going the rounds of those members who are already in, shining their boots each morning. The new stunt replaces the former one of delivering morning papers as a money saving move.
A new five member Massachusetts Transportation Commission would oversee railroads electric railways steam ships express companies and telephone and telegraph service. The plan grants broad regulatory power with orders binding on utilities and access to Suffolk Superior Court for challenges. Three members form a quorum and annual expenses may reach 150000 unless lawmakers provide more funds.
The trustees of voluntary associations fall under the new board as the commission may set uniform accounting systems and prescribe how records are kept. Drafting is led by Chairman Macleod of the Railroad Commission, who backs Governor Foss’s ideas with the governor’s advice.
A five member commission is set to investigate the white slave traffic and devise a prevention plan. It will report to the 1914 General Court, hold hearings, administer oaths, compel witness attendance and document production, and be allowed expense money but not paid salaries.
Miss Emily Herndon and Dr. Frances Potter severed connection with the board in a disruptive shakeup. Details on motives and next steps were not provided.
Prison Commissioner Pettigrew announced that the Sherborn institution for women will not be reinstated. He said under current prison law the two officials can return to their posts only at the pleasure of the head of the institution.
The recall bill for judicial decisions failed by a voice vote in the House yesterday afternoon with no roll call requested. Representative Webster of Boxford, leading the Bull Moose forces in the House, announced plans to seek a reconsideration today.
Representative Giblin of East Boston announced a draft bill to abolish tolls on the East Boston tunnel. House Chairman Rothfield and four Noddle Island legislators will assist. The plan seeks city funding with council and mayoral consent to cover interest on tunnel debt bonds.
A garment workers strike led to five arrests amid disturbances across the city while unions forecast a prolonged strike. Testimony at a State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration hearing highlighted dire conditions and union wage demands. Police quelled clashes at the Macallar Parker store as several suspects faced bond hearings Friday.
Mme Louise Edvina appeared for the last time this season in America as The Jewels of the Madonna was performed last night. The opera pleases through direct melodic music, open air Neapolitan flavor, and a strong stage production by the Boston Opera Company with an expertly cast ensemble.
The chorus excels with surer singing and vivid stage pictures. Polese replaces Marcoux, who is recovering, but delivers a faultless Rafaelo. Zenatello as Gennaro and Mme Gay as Carmela are acclaimed, Edvina earns warm applause before sailing to England for possible future appearances. The Boston audience fills the house and applauds enthusiastically.
Voters in Malden go to the polls to choose between Owen P. Coonan and Charles Schumaker for mayor. The special election fills the vacancy caused by the death of Dr. George L. Farrell after a recent city status change. Both candidates have conducted nightly rallies across the city.
Advertises a one day cure using laxative bromide quinine tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. Each box bears E. W. Grove's signature. Price 28 cents.
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