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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1914
Page
7
Postmaster Mansfield met with John C. Coons in Washington to discuss reorganizing the Boston office per the investigating committee. The plan creates two departments mails and finances under the postmaster, consolidating five current divisions and limiting superintendent titles.
Rabbi Stephen S Wise of New York told the Malden Teachers Association at Malden High School that modern educational methods and parents neglecting proper training threaten democracy. He cited theatre parties and tango teas as harmful trends affecting youth.
Samuel T. Cobb Jr. of 17 Elizabeth Street, a juror in the sixth Superior Court session, slipped on icy courthouse steps and broke his arm yesterday. While the trial neared conclusion, the parties agreed to proceed with 11 jurors and a verdict in favor of the plaintiff was reached.
Boston's annual dog show opened in Mechanics' building for a four day run drawing a national crowd. Dogs of many breeds including Pomeranians spaniels and Pekingese are exhibited with ribbons won by Mrs. Frank Loring Preston and Ben Lewis of Lansdowne.
Federal aid sought as extortionists target the Longfellows. The husband vows not to pay and guards protect the sick wife and two young sons, ages 8 and 6, while the home features lavish art rooms and personalized decor. Mrs Longfellow regains courage and wishes to confront the culprits.
The New England Confectioners Club welcomed seven members at Young's Hotel for a mid winter meeting and banquet. Four new members were admitted. A travel talk with stereopticon illustrations entertained attendees. The next meeting was scheduled for April.
Mayor Curley yesterday reappointed Thomas K Reynolds as a member of the board of examiners of the building department, strengthening oversight of construction in the city.
Grand Exalted Ruler Edward Leach of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks was feted at a reception and banquet by the Association of Massachusetts Elks at the Hotel Somerset. About 40 attended with representatives from 55 towns and nearly all New England states. James P. Nicholson of Springfield acted as toastmaster. Lt Governor Barry and Secretary of State Donahue attended. Major P. F. O Keefe spoke as association president. Leach, a Boston native now with New York Lodge No 1, spoke at length on the order, Ellis, and its history.
Daniel J. Nyhan longtime Quincy fire department official died at his home on Hancock Street after a prolonged illness. He led the Atlantic and Wolaston district and served 34 years. Survived by his wife two daughters and two sons. Nyhan also presided over the Norfolk County Federation of Catholic Societies.
New Haven officials and Governor Walsh back a five member board of trustees with five year terms to oversee the Boston and Maine railroad and its subsidiaries. Brandeis rejects a seat but offers to aid. George von L. Meyer and others discussed. Justice Department favors three trustees while the parties push for five. Walsh aims to preserve state control and avoid New York or Canadian interests. final decision expected tomorrow night.
Governor Walsh warns the Boston & Maine may collapse within months despite trustees efforts and says Massachusetts must keep a path to buy the railroad stock. He pushes for changes in the Public Service Commission and favors a five year or shorter divestment of New Haven holdings.
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