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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1915
Page
14
Hugh Bancroft and the old Port Directors defend Commonwealth pier contracts as properly approved and supervised. He says the Emerson report contains no personal charges and that records will speak for themselves. Other former board members await investigation results before commenting.
The John Quigley Theatrical Agency sues Crane Wilbur in Suffolk Superior Civil Court seeking 5000 dollars for alleged breach of contract. The agency claims Wilbur agreed to a weeks tour at 400 dollars weekly but quit before completing the term, causing damage and reputational harm. 5 percent of salary was to go to the agency.
Workmen removing debris from College Hall on the Wellesley College campus uncovered the original cornerstone, dating from 1871. The plain field stone held a tin box containing a Bible with an inscription by Mrs. Henry F. Durant, the college founder.
The steamship John Hardie carrying Maryland's Belgians relief was floated today at Back River in Norfolk apparently undamaged after grounding since Saturday. The hull will be examined before proceeding to Rotterdam.
A Minnesota letter claims Father John's Medicine cured a serious lung illness in a young girl after doctors’ meds failed. The writer, G. J. Krogstad of Lanesboro, asserts the tonic is safe for all ages and free of alcohol or dangerous drugs, promoting overall health.
Attorneys for the Bay State Street Railway Company and the Carmen's Union in arbitration yesterday agreed not to question general superintendents about their salaries to prevent jealousy among minor officials.
Witnesses testifying at the arbitration board disclose salaries not less than $3000 per year for four general superintendents. John T Conway, Brockton, describes 24 hour daily duties over 223 miles of track across 3 cities and 24 towns, including meetings, hiring, inspections, and notices. The hearing notes contention over whether motormen are skilled labor as Wahey and Vahey clash, with comic interruptions and attic reflections on living costs. The proceeding adjourns to Tremont Temple for continuation tomorrow.
Six officers and 18 patrolmen and reserves are affected by a general order from Commissioner H J Cunningham read at roll call. Sergeant John J Canney is promoted to lieutenant and assigned to the inspectorate. Other moves include Welch transferring to night duty at Harvard Square and White shifting to street duty.
Louis Sykes of Norwood sues Carl Clem for 10000 alleging Clem beat chased and struck Joseph Sykes causing injury and illness including St Vitus dance. The incident in Norwood on October 22 1914 involved Clem confronting cows and a dispute near a cabbage patch.
Frederick H. Viaux received an inscribed silver tray and a gold purse recognizing 25 years as secretary treasurer of the Boston Real Estate Exchange. At the 2nd anniversary celebration in which nearly 200 members attended, Viaux credited clerks and editors for the group’s success and signaled readiness to step aside for younger leaders. A luncheon and large guest turnout marked the day, with Prescott Bigelow coordinating arrangements.
The Fogg Museum of Art at Harvard features Christ Appearing to Mary, a early 15th century Flemish painting attributed to Roger van der Weyden. The right wing of a triptych, once in Granada Cathedral, likely gifted by Pope Martin V to John II of Castille and later Isa bella la Catholique. It remains on display until January 19.
Charles E. Fish of Phoenix Life Insurance Hartford spoke on advertising and salesmanship to the Pilgrim Publicity Association at the Boston Tavern. He discussed questions from inside experience gained over years and earned a unanimous vote of thanks.
A bill in the Legislature proposes a town council of 200 plus members for Brookline with precinct voting and limited town meetings. The plan would divide the town into nine to twelve precincts electing 27 councillors each, with key officials ex officio and a majority vote needed to implement the reform.
Secretary Bryan and Minister McKengren of Sweden exchanged final ratifications in Washington marking the ratification of the United States Sweden peace commission treaty.
The New England Belgian relief committee expects to know today if a second relief ship will be sent from Boston and, if so, the likely departure date. A committee member has been in New York consulting with the American Belgian Relief Association and will probably report today.
Redington Fiske announced from Relief headquarters that shipments for a second ship to Belgium are on the way. The South Congregational Church sent numerous items including layettes and baby clothing, while others donated groceries clothing and food. Subscriptions reached 135 dollars with many individual gifts noted. the Kermesse Flamante charity event is set for January 20 to 23 at Horticultural Hall for Belgian relief.
A list of donations and payments totals 171 496 98 from various individuals and groups including Mrs CG E Jones Alfred Ashenden and the Nason Street School. Contributions come from churches schools pilots and anonymous donors with amounts ranging from a few dollars to 100.00 in total.
An relief group chaired by Mrs. Robert A. Woods and drawn from the New England section of the National Civic Federation aims to employ about one hundred women for three months. Workrooms are located at 555 Boylston Street, North Bennet Street Industrial School, and an unused ward in the Infants' Hospital.
The German relief committee for Boston and vicinity announced the fund reached 22326.94 dollars and sent a second remittance of 10000 dollars to the Imperial German embassy in Washington to be delivered free of expense. A Hotel Somerset bazaar for German soldiers widows and orphans raised 4000 dollars.
Senator James P. Timilty is slated to be reelected president as the Democratic city committee plans tonight's annual meeting in Faneuil Hall. Franklin P. Daly is expected as treasurer and John J. Sullivan possibly secretary, replacing Daniel W. Casey. Mayor Curley, previously at odds with Timilty, will participate now that relations have warmed.
Secretary Garrison urged quick passage of a bill to extend self government to the Philippines. He testified before the Senate Philippines committee arguing the measure tests Filipinos’ capacity for self rule and states a goal of eventual independence. He called the islands a liability militarily and opposed enforcing polygamy bans on non Christians.
Charles H Levermore of the World Peace Foundation urged boys to reject superiority mindsets to root out racial antipathies seen as a cause of war. He called for language study as a peace aid and described race tensions in detail at Mt Vernon Street rooms conference.
Henry Mather alias Walter G. Farnald or C. Fearnald of San Francisco and Sir J. H. Renals were committed for trial at the Old Bailey on conspiracy to defraud the public via a bogus money lending scheme. Mather has been held in London for six weeks unable to obtain bail.
In Bangor Maine Dr William EB Walker of West Charleston was found dead with a pullet wound in his heart. Authorities said he had been in ill health and despondent for some time, and it was believed he took his own life.
Charles Zueblin argues in a School for Social Science lecture that consumer sovereignty, not investors, funds public ownership of telegraph lines, express services, canals, railways, forests, and mines. He urges protective laws, productive consumption, and fiscal policies like scientific insurance and just taxation to share losses.
Thirty Harvard volunteers from Phillips Brooks House will give weekly entertainments in Greater Boston jails and hospitals through year end. The 30 amateurs will perform at Charlestown State Prison Charles Street Jail and East Cambridge Jail pending authorities approval. If successful they will return with varied programs. Over 300 Harvard students are in social service work. Captain Harry A. Murray supervises.
Senate adopts Senator Lodge resolution asking the Secretary of War for prewar estimates by the army general staff for a mobile army of about 460000. It requests figures on required ammunition and war material on hand as of January 1, 1915.
Simon Hurwitz, a contractor tied to apartment buildings on Commonwealth Avenue, filed bankruptcy schedules in U S District Court showing debts of $637,846. His assets, all real estate mortgaged, total about $292,500.
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