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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1915
Page
2
Last night the 1916 and 1917 sister classes at Jackson College held a combined dance in Jackson Gymnasium. Thirty girls from both classes attended, with the 1917 group organizing the event.
The legislative panel faults the old Port Directors for tripling the Commonwealth Pier No. 5 cost to 4.45 million dollars, warns of wasteful cost plus contracts, and urges competitive bidding. It notes dredging price discrepancies between Boston Harbor locations and calls for reforms to curb excess spending and establish a state dredging plant.
The report notes a $339,000 annual net loss to the State from Commonwealth Pier and cites a final cost far above the original bid. It details subsidies, a $15 million total state holding, and claims missteps by the old board including leases and purchases. It assigns wasteful costs and questions dredging feasibility, with actions proposed to improve value.
Dr Nathaniel Morton Ranson 84 died at home after a lingering illness in Somerville Mass He was born in North Carver on March 8 1880 educated at Berkshire Medical College and held memberships in the Massachusetts Medical Society and the American Medical Association He led Boston Bible School and was an ordained Baptist Adventist minister Funeral services are planned for Sunday afternoon.
Effie A. Carter of Wayland failed to recover $5000 in each of two suits against Bishop Lawrence and Rev. Arthur B. Papineau. Judge Lawton ordered verdicts for false arrest and for denying communion at a Cochituate mission church. The testimony traced lengthy social interactions and financial arrangements involving Mansfield, Miss Ryan, and other figures. The trial paused for a noon recess and will continue Monday with Miss Ryan still testifying.
The court found no case under common or statute law and ordered verdicts for the defendants. The suit may go to the Supreme Judicial Court full bench, with doubt about Bishop Lawrence’s liability. Papineau suggested dismissing Mrs Carter or ending services, claiming she insulted him and disturbed meetings.
Miss Ryan collapses in court while answering Mr Sullivan about her first Raleigh street visit to Mr Mansfield and the incidents there. Tears and distress interrupt testimony as Judge Fessenden calls a 15 minute recess.
The Boston grand jury will hear the case of Irene Richardson a 22 year old Arlington girl daughter of the town clerk who died after an illegal operation. Partial evidence had been presented in Middlesex county and jurisdiction was moved to Boston. State detectives are seeking the doctor believed to be in hiding after the Jan 1 procedure on Massachusetts Avenue.
A grand jury in Pemberton will hear a death bed confession from the Arlington town clerk’s daughter and statements from two arrestees. William J. Hyde the Harvard Co operative Society bookkeeper and Mrs Marie Hansen of Cambridge face charges as accessories after and before the fact. Bail set at 259 dollars after a one week continuance. The operation was conducted in Boston and continued in Cambridge with Miss Richardson seeking refuge at 282 Massachusetts Avenue. District Attorney Corcoran notes the case belongs to Suffolk county where the illegal act occurred.
The New England Belgian Relief Fund executive committee plans a larger campaign to send another supply ship for Belgian refugees. Secretary Charles S. Rackemann says Belgium’s population is in worse condition than expected with widespread poverty. Treasurer Joseph H. O'Neil notes the Harpalyce shipment is only a start and urges prompt action with New England contributing. Contributions totaling 168 366 17 are listed from numerous donors including individuals and clubs in Boston and surrounding areas.
In this city, Jan 8, Rosamond Glare beloved daughter of Edward and Catherine Lynch. Funeral from her home 10 Bavia st Monday Jan 11 at 8 15 am Mass at St Cecilia's Church at 9 am.
At Chipman Hall yesterday afternoon a Bay State Street Railway Company hearing stalled as attorney Swift argued horses are obsolete on the Bay State road, contending the veterinary discussion had no bearing on the arbitration.
The examination of George H. Gray unfolds with questions on whether conductors and motormen are skilled workers. Gray recalls starting as a horse car driver and notes running an electric car is easier. Thomas Lees of Lowell testifies on long service and salary history from 1898 onward, including pay scales and promotions through 1903.
A. Paul Keith stated plans to build a chain of 32000 capacity hippodrome theatres starting in Boston and Providence. Five new houses are planned this year with three more in other cities, featuring 25 cent vaudeville and moving pictures under Keith theatre style, the largest venue in each city.
Executives of the joint council’s Telephone Workers Union will decide on enforced layoffs of Boston Telephone Operators Union members. A meeting followed news the service school for new operators reopened, seen as flooding the market despite company claims of insufficient work. Members considered stock purchases but will wait for further details before acting.
An old advertisement touts Dys pep let as a pleasant stomach aid made from a mix of pep sin bismuth rhubarb mint and other digestives. A clergyman testimonial claims the product is neat pleasant and efficacious and a ten cent aluminum trial box is offered to try.
A telegram received tonight from Crandall Street announces the elopement and marriage intention of Miss Kathryn Adams Bryan Ash a Georgetown University law student and daughter of Attorney Mrs P J Ash of Church Street The 19 year old teacher at Briers School Savoy district and Adams High School graduate eloped with 21 year old Bryan Ash who began law studies at Georgetown last fall
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