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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1915
Page
14
Labor leaders testified before a legislative committee yesterday in support of a bill to amend the 1909 act barring coercion to join or refrain from joining a union. The measure follows a Supreme Court ruling that a similar law is unconstitutional.
Lawmakers push to repeal an old defect and enact a new measure from the State Board of Labor and Industries. The draft prohibits coercion against joining or remaining in labor unions with penalties up to a $100 fine per offense. Advocates include Henry Sterling and Edward Allen of the AFL Massachusetts Branch and Urban Fleming of Holyoke union. Opponent Roger Clapp argues the bill is too drastic.
The Public Service Commission will issue a report today recommending a readjustment of metropolitan rail fares. It favors a slight rise but opposes the 274 cent per mile rate sought by the railroads after hearings with railroad and trade association representatives.
Railroad representatives claim current rates cause losses not offset by long hauls. A Public Utilities Commission member previews a compromise report advocating rate revamping. Boston & Maine stakeholders challenge PUC counsel George W. Anderson's stance on regulation versus deregulation.
A committee hearing on a bill for state supervision of professional boxing and a six round limit was held before the legislative committee on legal affairs. Supporters include Herbert Parker and Russell A. Wood with others. opponents include J Frank Chase and church leaders from the Massachusetts Federation of Churches.
Governor Walsh asked the Legislature to appropriate 50000 more for the State forester to provide work for unemployed people. State forester reported that 1200 workers had already been employed with the initial 50000, and the current funds would last about three weeks more. The forester praised the workers and the results.
Mayor Curley clashed with architects and builders over the removal of the old Board of Appeals. The legislative committee on metropolitan affairs heard pleas from the City Club Hibernian Hall and other groups whose assembly halls were closed by Building Commissioner O'Hearn. They seek restoration of hall use.
Woburn High School seniors will wear plain quiet clothing at June graduation after a meeting where the girls decided on simple dress. The plan aims for modest attire and uniform appearance for the ceremony.
The Massachusetts Legislature yesterday approved resolutions urging Congress to invite all nations to unite under a single world government, marking formal support for a world state. The House of Representatives passed the measures at its session.
Resolutions passed by the Senate were adopted under suspension of the rules and sent to Congress. Rumored author R. J. Bridgeman, a veteran legislator and noted authority, drafted them. Proponents seek a world army and navy to police nations under a world congress governing like a federal system.
About 700 pupils from Donnybrook Road Normal School toured Angell Memorial Hospital on Longwood avenue to inspect the facility and its equipment. The visit showcased the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ care and treatment capabilities.
Arguments on the Georgia Federal Court's ruling denying a writ of habeas corpus for Leo M. Frank, condemned to death for the murder of Mary Phagan, were completed before the U S Supreme Court. A decision likely will not come for several weeks.
The Supreme Court weighs whether Georgia can carry out a death sentence if the federal ruling stands and if not reversed, the case must return to the District Court for evidence on writ petition allegations. Louis Marshall for Frank contends mob violence and trial absence affected jurisdiction. Both sides agree lower court should determine truth of the allegations. Chief Justice White cautions against revisiting the factual questions.
Beverly police search for a thief who stole 10 white Brahma hens from Patrolman W. K. Bray’s hen pen on Thursday night. The birds, blue ribbon quality, are highly prized and no leads have emerged.
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