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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1919
Page
5
Auto men threaten battle at the State House as legislators consider a proposed increase in motor truck registration fees. They say annual highway commission proposals would handicap the automobile industry, a major U S industry crucial to war and peace efforts.
The auto industry, key to wartime supplies, faces a postwar push to provide work for returning soldiers. Highway commission hearings loom over rate increases and tax bills for trucks, while dealers and truck users lobby to protect commercial vehicle use and avoid onerous registration and licensing demands. Industry leaders like Hathaway Donovan Danforth Smith object to broad dealer licensing and individual car registration plans as impractical.
Italian and Sicilian fishermen return to the Eastern Packet fish pier after leasing it through the Italian Fishermen's Association of Boston. They celebrate with flag-raising as rents drop and profits rise, pledging self management and thriving business at their revived mooring grounds.
John I. Smulski, Polish commissioner in the United States, warns two and a half million Poles may starve this winter as Poland’s relief program lacks legal access to funds. He plans to appeal to Congress for a food loan to Poland, noting American sympathy and allied government support.
The Rev. Edward J. Hassett aged 27 died this afternoon at his mother's home after contracting influenza. Born in Lowell he studied at Immaculate Conception School Lowell High School and Holy Cross College. Ordained June 8 1918 by Cardinal O Connell he served as assistant at Holy Family Rockland before visiting his mother on Christmas Eve. He leaves a sister Marie Hassett a Boston public school teacher and Miss Alice Hassett. Uncles Rev David J Murphy pastor of St Andrew's Northerica and James Murphy assistant superintendent of United States Cartridge Company.
Congress returns from holiday to clear an heavy legislative calendar before March. Senator McCumber of North Dakota will reopen peace debate in the Senate with support for a league of nations. Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska will address the Johnson resolution on US Russia relations. Conferees will work to reconcile war revenue differences, while the House to consider a proposed 100 million dollar European civilian relief program.
In Watertown Church address Rev Robert M Pierce urged youths to prepare for Christian work rather than seek earthly careers. He argued all denominations and welfare groups recruit leaders for ministry, stressing the city pulpit and rural pulpit shape civic life and character.
Edward P. Tarr aged 63 lodging at 21 Warrenton street died from gas poisoning from a partly opened burner. The landlady Mary J. Dorley detected the odor and summoned an officer to break in. The body was taken to City Hospital Morgue.
Jan 5 Belfast Bangor reports Mrs Powell Clayton formerly Miss Langhorne, a cousin of the Langhorne sisters famed worldwide for beauty, has bought the Kilgore place on Primrose Hill and will use Belfast as her summer home.
The Massachusetts group from the U S Employment Service departs Boston for Washington to attend a two week course in office management under the Department of Labor. Delegates include Harry L. Dexter Walter L. McMenimen and Miss Mabel R Cooke. Director Everett W Lord helped arrange the program with Boston University ties.
Only two delegates remain with three others, including Ohifo, Pennsylvania and New York, represented by one or two delegates. Director Lord plans to travel to Washington later in the week to deliver several lectures to the delegates.
Dr. L B Lovejoy at Trinity Church Charlestown argues the Methodist United States income totals about 1.5 million dollars annually. He contends setting aside 1/10 would vastly exceed current giving for home and foreign missions as the centenary campaign seeks 86 million dollars. He urges every Christian to donate at least 10 percent of income to religious and benevolent work.
Mind sick and out of work Si mon Hassell a 40 year old mariner and sea fire man killed himself by plunging into the glowing furnace of the Mariner's Home in North Square His body was taken to the North morgue for examination and his belongings were searched for clues He had told a sea friend he always did his duty and never harmed anyone before his act in the basement furnace at the home
Governor Coolidge accepts a seat on the Boston Metropolitan Chapter American Red Cross executive committee, informs secretary Mrs. John H. Sherburne. Former Governor McCall is re elected to the committee for the year. Chapter officers for 1919: Chairman Allston Burr, secretary Mrs. John H. Sherburne, treasurer Francis Gray, assistant treasurer T. B. Gordon.
The First Congregational Unitarian Society in Leominster marked 175 years and the 50th anniversary of Rev. Dr. Edward A. Horton’s ordination and installation as pastor. Horton, now a Boston resident and state Senate chaplain, joined Rev. Benjamin R. Bulkeley in the service with Hamilton Mayo giving a historical sketch. Speakers included Rev. William J. Batt of Concord Junction and Rev. Nathan H. Gist of Leominster.
Rabbi Harry Levi urged in Temple Israel that self rule must be for all peoples. He cited Poland’s treatment of Jews and Romania’s unkept pledge, argued for a universal approach to independence, and said Russia and Palestine affect Jewish welfare. The speech framed peace congress as needed for justice and Jewish rights.
Mrs Wm Sterritt of 767 Dorchester Ave South Boston reports long standing back pain headaches and fatigue. Two boxes of Doan’s Kidney Pills restored her health and eased daily work. Statement dated May 11 1915.
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