01 Jan 1916
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1916
Page
1
The draft proposal outlines two officers at the tunnel ticket booth to oversee pre landing and ensure proper tunneling operations. City officials say the effort aims to address failures and improve safety before the main construction proceeds.
Residents along State Street and Atlantic Avenue waited as officers tested the law. A confrontation followed when several individuals reacted. Dr J Cromley Maulted and Harry Sepps of Marion Street East Boston were arrested after a mixup amidst the commotion.
The document outlines a bank policy that emphasizes personal relations and practical service. It describes a structure divided into definite departments each specializing in a single line of service and equipped to assist customers in its field.
Charles Sumner Bird, noted Bulls Moose leader, labels Weeks a two-spot candidate for the presidency in a statement issued last evening. He warns that lining up Republicans for Weeks will be bitterly fought and predicts a wider split, marking the anti Weeks campaign’s first shot.
A Boston Herald editorial is challenged by Mr. Bird who rejects a delegate-at-large bid and reiterates his pledge to a National Progressive stance. He warns against “favorite sons” and urges anti Democratic forces to unite behind a strong candidate to defeat President Wilson.
Bells horns and noise makers mark Baby 1916 as Boston welcomes the New Year. Hotels and cafes overflow with thousands joining the midnight revelry and the city records its most impressive celebration yet.
Crowds gathered in city churches for watch night services as bells tolled midnight marking 1916 Leap Year. While sanctuaries prayed, the hotel district echoed with revelry champagne pops music and feasting as thousands welcomed the new year.
Cambridge records the first Greater Boston baby of 1916 born one minute after midnight to Mrs. James Crowley at 37 Blackstone Street, an 8 1/2 pound boy.
London January first Field Marshal hot French who was recently relieved as commander in chief of the British forces on the continent and was raised to the peerage at that time takes the title Viscount French of Ypres.
Tommasso Salvini, eminent Italian tragedian, has died in Florence, Italy. The obituary notes his prominence on stage and his death announced from London dated January 1.
James F. Gleason a 51 year old rent collector living at 2 Stillman Place Boston was attacked by a footpad in the hallway of 12 Harvard Street Roxbury around 615 last night. He suffered severe scalp wounds and was saved from further harm by a woman's screams driving the thug away. Gleason carried a sum of money on his person. The assailant described as a 24 year old black man.
Police Inspector Thomas E. Quinn testified in the Peaslee murder trial in Concord that Morrison H. Peaslee denied killing his father for money and said he could not choose between his mother and father in a divorce case, concluding that the only way out was to kill him.
County Solicitor Robert E. Murchie and Attorney General James P. Tuttle announced the State's case complete at 38 40 pm after speeding many witnesses to the stand. Judge Oliver W. Barnh ordered a New Year’s Day court session to spare jurors despite the holiday.
The 10th annual Licensing Board report to Governor Walsh states licenses will be issued in residential zones with strong liquor demand. The notice notes a policy shift toward approving licenses in areas where demand is pronounced.
A campaign extending over 16 years seeks to grant a title to William Waldorf Astor the multimillionaire. If approved, the creation of the title would honor the Astor family and align with kingly favor amid ongoing political maneuvers. Continued on Page 2-F.
The king elevates Barons including William Waldorf Astor and Lord Charles Beresford with more peerages. Privy councillors William Crooks and Sir Frederick Banbury named. Earl Curzon and the Duke of Devonshire receive Knights of the Garter. Lord Mersay becomes viscount. Henry James wins the Order of Merit.
Forecast from Washington for Southern New England expects cloudy skies and warmer conditions Saturday with rain by night or Sunday. Northern New England and East New York should also be cloudy and warmer Saturday with rain or snow likely by night and Sunday.
A brief note recalls New Year's Day as a holiday in most states with Maine as a bank holiday state. It mentions Revere the Revolutionary and American actions at Quebec in 1776. The Emancipation Proclamation began in 1868, and a British battleship was sunk in the Channel about a year ago with casualties.
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