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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1913
Page
10
New York reports there will be no strike of firemen on the Eastern railroads. The railroads agreed to arbitrate under the Erdman act the wage and staffing dispute with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen. Firemen had pressed for arbitration since the deadlock began.
Three men will decide the firemen’s claims under the Erdman act with a binding decision within 30 days. Albert Phillips of Sacramento and W. W. Atterbury of the Pennsylvania lines East select a neutral member, to be joined within days by a third arbitrator. Judge Martin A. Knapp and G. W. W. Hariger spearheaded the mediation and foreseen a possible federal appointment if two chosen arbitrators cannot agree. The firemen seek Congressional amendments after the dispute, while rail managers warn against an unfair process and a strike.
Two Chinamen were arrested on the train from Montreal for entering the United States in violation of immigration laws. Inspectors Elliott and Howes made the arrest in Portland Maine. They are held awaiting Inspector McCabe from Boston and likely to be arraigned tomorrow morning.
The feature covers planning a housewarming, detailing fur garment renovations, and spring garden planning. Readers will find practical ideas for hosting, maintaining furs, and prepping outdoor spaces for milder weather with actionable steps.
A small group of suffragists led by Rosalie Jones and Colonel Craft reached Wilmington after a week long march from New York to Washington. Jones tripped at the state line but recovered, Craft suffered a badly sprained ankle yet kept going on nerve.
Despite weariness, speakers in the party met tonight to advance the Woman Suffrage amendment before the Legislature. Tomorrow’s meetings continue as pilgrims aim to reach Newark, 12 miles closer. Chester march ends at City Hall where Mayor Howell grants a formal welcome to the hikers.
Former Representative Charles Schumaker defeats ex Councilman Owen P. Doonan by 1092 votes to fill Malden’s vacancy after Dr. George L. Farrell’s death. Schumaker 3188 votes, Doonan 2046, with 5200 of 7851 registered voters casting ballots. Schumaker, former Board of Trade president, is a local businessman.
Gertrude Birks Watson 16 of 8 Norway Street Boston and her fiancé Charles Lester Beals 17 of 63 Berkeley Street appeared at Suffolk Probate Court seeking permission to marry. They stated they were not in a hurry but wished to unite in life, with parents accompanying them. The case was to be decided by Judge Grant or Judge George.
Edwin Farnham Greene, president of the National Association of Cotton Manufacturers, told the New England Dry Goods Association at the Hotel Brunswick that a country-wide prejudice against New England exists. He warned Congress seeks discriminatory legislation due to wealth perceived from tariff schedules and urged constructive work to support railroads and regional prosperity.
Tailors in the United States unveil fashion innovations for spring wear. Boston's Samuel H. Spring notes that clothes are for ornament as much as protection, predicting tight trousers, flat braiding, and ornamented dress shirts. Modern day dress shifts toward form fitting jackets, colored grays, and low cut dress vests with fluffy silk shirts.
The Board of Health reports 25 deaths linked to flies in Quincy last year and calls for legislation to require all dealers in foodstuffs to keep eatables covered during the fly season, per secretary Dr. Fred K. Jones.
Washington Feb. 18 The Burnett Dillingham immigration bill vetoed by President Taft for imposing a literacy test was passed over his veto in the Senate by 72 to 18. The vote came after a brief debate amid sharp criticism of Taft’s stance, boosting chances the measure will clear the House soon.
Senatorial debate features Lodge and Dillingham arguing for stringent immigration provisions while Vail advocates uniform railroad mileage rates for New England. He says uniform rates and continuous service will spur development, linking rate fairness to regional growth and shared interests across all lines.
Reports from Colon Panama say the United States of Colombia will sue the United States of America for 20 million dollars for damages from the loss of the Panama railroad. The Colombian Congress has authorized the suit and litigation will be in an American court.
Springfield unveils its new municipal auditorium as part of a 2 million civic project. The Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra headlined a concert featuring soloists Mme Marcella Sembrich and Dinh Gilly. The 4000 seat hall was nearly full and social events drew major attention.
Obstacles to agreement between longshoremen steamship agents and clerks were cleared yesterday, averting a general strike at the port. Agents held a Chamber of Commerce meeting with no public disclosure. The clerks Union released longshoremen from supporting their dispute, while a trades council meeting tonight is expected to authorize joining the agents.
Charles Ford was electrocuted at New Jersey State Prison for the murder of his common law wife Effie May Wagner at Laurel Springs Camden county a year ago. He also shot George Wilson a Camden man he accused of paying attention to Miss Wagner.
The trial of Dorr continued with witnesses detailing the Marsh homicide. Medical examiner Dr. Pinkham described four bullet wounds and injuries to the head, while detectives presented the so called death diary. Neighbors testified about Dorr loitering near the Marsh home and the sales of related items, as the case built toward a possible first degree murder verdict.
This afternoon at Dexter Field Brookline Noble and Greenough Roxbury Latin and Volkmann School will stage their annual three cornered outdoor track meet. Favorites include Noble and Greenough and Roxbury Latin with Roxbury hampered by recent losses. Key events feature Otis and Wiswall in the 800 yard, Minot and Holden in the 600, and Holden and Sweetser in the 100 yard dash with several contenders from Volkmann and Roxbury Latin competing for victory.
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