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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1906
Page
8
Speaker Cole and President Dana distribute committee chairmanships with Walker men securing prominent posts in metropolitan affairs and liquor laws. Boston figures dominate the list, including five Walker men on metropolitan affairs and key roles in ways and means and public lighting, while critics claim rewards for support.
Acting Superintendent Logue reports city workers have begun filling trenches dug by contractors whose deals were declared illegal by Mayor Fitzgerald. Contracts totaling nearly $200,000 were awarded late in the Whelton Lomasney era and halted upon the new administration, with crowds watching the unusual effort across Roxbury and Back Bay as crews remove earth and timber to prevent cave-ins while a potential legal challenge looms.
Worcester Representative James Mellen argues against Governor Guilds plan for an expert insurance board to codify state laws. He says Massachusetts already has enough experts in the insurance field and urges a board of “plain everyday common sense” legislators to draft impartial, sound laws.
Sam Porter of Amesbury remains second on military affairs as Ferber of Boston is named chairman of the committee by Sveraker Cole. Brigham Marlboro Luce Somerville join election laws. George Moore Boston gains chairmanships. Shaw and Allen push a slot machine ban as gambling device. Senator Mellen sits on liquor law and metropolitan affairs panels. Bodarths Blandford and Cushing Kaston are the tallest men in the House with Cushing claimed tallest on Beacon Hill.
The Republic critic notes recent administration chaos with overspending and favoritism in contracts. It cites suspensions of advertising contracts over 2000 and a $200,000 burst of deals, then reports Mayor Fitzgerald ordering stopwork and payroll restoration. It predicts future department changes and calls for new blood to improve value for public funds.
Attention is drawn to shortness of breath during activity as a sign of weak heart action. The ad promotes Dr Miles New Heart Cure to strengthen heart nerves and muscles, claiming it prevents fluttering palpitations dizziness fainting spells and related pains and stomach and kidney troubles.
An advertisement touts Dr Miles New Heart Cure as a safe, reliable remedy for heart disease with eyewitness claims of restored health. A testimonial from A M Bassett of Wellington, Queensland says doctors warned of short life but the cure restored perfect health, promising a refund if it fails.
Washington dispatch details Champ Clark's three hour speech on the Philippine tariff bill. He derides stand pat Republicans, cites a bobtailed flush on tariffs, and predicts tariff discussion will benefit the nation despite party lines. He mentions Secretary Shaw and Speaker Cannon in a lively exchange.
In South Boston yesterday the new mayor received visitors including Rev Denis OCallahagan pastor of St. Augustine's along with ex mayor Quincey and other city figures. Judge Henry Dewey called later, praising the campaign as interesting but condemning blackmail tactics while noting his return to work and no law practice.
William J. Smith of 50 Congress Street has been named by Mayor Fitzpatrick as the expert accountant to examine the books of the street and water departments. A former purchasing agent for the street department under Mayor Quincy, he later aided in reorganization of the John P. Squire Company as auditor for the assignees. he is described as an expert accountant with a wide reputation.
Ex-mayors Edwin A. Curtis and Thomas W. Hart refuse to discuss the governor's plan for division of Police Board duties. Curtis says he is tired since December 12 and will rest, avoiding the matter. Hart asks for time to think it over before commenting.
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