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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1916
Page
2
Representatives from various interests protested against granting a franchise to Union Freight Railroad to lay and maintain tracks. James Montgomery Flagg, a wit and artist, plays a joke on homemakers in the upcoming Sunday Post.
Washington Jan 11 Chairman Hay of the House military committee told President Wilson he disapproved the fundamental suggestion of the army programme the organization of a continental army of 400 000 federal volunteers The move marks the first definite signal in a troubled legislative sea over the adminstrations plan to strengthen the army.
Secretary Garrison claimed no knowledge of a White House event as Representative Hay press for militia pay reform. Hearings by Hay’s committee on the army resume tomorrow with Hay backing a contractual pay scheme for State soldiers who serve in the regular army during war and strengthening existing army units without large officer additions.
The Liquor Dealers Association of America opposes cabaret entertainments with mingling guests. Neil F. Bonner spoke to 200 Massachusetts dealers at a Copley Plaza dinner. Mayor Curley attended and opposed licensing changes. The Massachusetts Liquor League praised last election gains and pledged to oppose three pending bills in the Legislature beyond anti saloon measures.
Deaths of two attorneys halted matters in the Somerville poor debtor session. John H. O Neil, a Boston and Somerville practitioner, died at his Garfield avenue Beachmont home. Maurice M. Lynch, ex Cambridge Board of Aldermen member, died at his North Cambridge home. O Neil left a widow and three daughters. Lynch left a widow, a son, three brothers and five sisters.
The upcoming Van Loon Family feature in the Sunday Post delivers a comic caper with Pa Van Loon dramatically surrendering in a humorous episode.
Elaborate plans arrange hospitality for Pan American scientists visiting Boston. They arrive Friday and depart Sunday, hosted by State and city officials, the Boston Chamber of Commerce, and Harvard University. Events include visits to Harvard, luncheon at the Harvard Union, and receptions at the City Club and State House.
On Sunday attendees will be escorted through the Museum of Fine Arts and the Forsyth Dental Infirmary. The afternoon program concludes with a luncheon by the Mayor at the Copley Plaza, ending the formal entertainment.
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