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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1906
Page
8
The Republic reports Mayor Fitzgerald vows strict hiring and budgeting. Few appointments will be made, no contracts issued, and payrolls trimmed as departments restructure. The mayor insists on value for every dollar and a careful ground to avoid soft jobs.
Babson defends legality of Whelton's bonding orders and one day off for firemen while disputing certain contracts as not legal absent urgent necessity. He says acting mayor had right to sign orders, resolves and ordinances requiring prompt action, but criticizes specific contracts.
City Treasurer Crocker and Mayor Fitzgerald held talks this week on a possible move to make the treasurer the citys comptroller while the auditor becomes a bookkeeper and the collector a receiving teller. The mayor favors passage by ordinance to reform financial departments, with Crocker possibly retained in a more responsible role. discussions also touch on keeping Auditor Mitchell and Collector McDonald, though no formal announcements have been made.
Judge Henry S Dewey filed through campaign treasurer Frederick C Allen a statement showing expenses exceeding receipts by 3254 and 8254 due creditors. Allen states receipt of 2000 from Dewey with 1796 15 spent.
A vintage advertisement asserts Scott's Emulsion benefits both mother and child. It claims nourishment for two requires internal strength, notes luxury and overwork sap energy, and promotes Scott's Emulsion as dependable nourishment for mothers, produced by Scott & Bowne of New York.
Mayor Fitzgerald and Acting Streets Superintendent Logue will inspect the Fenway contracts this morning to review past year work amid graft concerns. Former Acting Mayor Wheaton ordered an Asa P. French inquiry revealing over half a million dollars in unnecessary expenditures.
On Wednesday next the remainder of the Republican State ticket will be sworn in while the Governor and Lieutenant Governor take office later in January. Massachusetts constitution prevents all officers from changing on the same day to avoid confusion. Parker may remain as Attorney General for a time amid the Tucker case. Malone will begin duties promptly on Wednesday next.
Representative Robert Luce of Somerville spoke at Vine Street Church Roxbury before about 800 Ward 17 Democratic Club members. He discussed recent present and future election bills in the state. Ex-Representative Thomas F. Curley of Ward 17 presided over the meeting.
Mayor Fitzgerald considers a plan for a new street parallel to Beacon Street on the Charles River embankment. Estimates place land sale revenue at about 5 million dollars, offsetting the river basin improvement cost. Property owners fear impact but may back the project to gain riverfront housing.
Representative McCall introduces a bill in the House to require all campaign contributions and expenditures to be publicly disclosed. The measure bans contributions under assumed names and authorizes courts to compel filing of campaign expense statements.
About 400 attendees at Sherwood Court installation ceremonies in Knights of St. Rose Hall Worcester Street. M C O F present including Cronin Reardon Leonard with new officers named Murphy Colbert McDonald Cook Hurley O'Brien Kelley Coudry O Callaghan Montague McCaffrey Colbert. Rev Father McQuaid attended as a guest.
The Players, Waltham’s amateur dramatic club, hosted a guest night at Knights of Columbus Hall. Two sketches were staged, Faust garden scene with Faust Henry A. Fourcey Marguerite Katherine M. Lyons Martha Edith Shannon Mephisto Herbert L. Chase, and A Pair of Lunatics with Mrs Lillian Owen Benjamin Gibson Marian Rice and Gertrude Johnson. The evening ended with dancing for members and guests.
New York Supreme Court Justice Gildersleeve ruled that serving a summons on Professor George Gunton by tossing it through an automobile window and landing in a passenger’s lap was valid. He found the process server guilty of no impropriety and that the service complied with legal standards under the circumstances.
St. Cecilia's Total Abstinence Society in Rockland elected Agatha Donoghue as president Etta Casey as vice president Nellie R Barry as recording secretary Agnes Gallagher as financial secretary Josephine Mulready as treasurer Edith Lavelle as sergeant at arms and Mary Smith Margaret Dempsey Teresa Meade Mrs William Tannin and Mrs J Ryan named as standing committee delegates Agatha Donoghue Etta Casey Nellie R Barry with Josephine Mulready Mary Gilbride as alternates to the Co T A U convention
Lawyer Joseph F. O Connell of Ward 20 will lecture on the Young Man in the Business World before St Patrick s Total Abstinence and Literary Society tomorrow afternoon. Lawyer Patrick M. Walsh will preside. A vocal and instrumental entertainment will follow.
Chairman W J A Fitzgerald of the Democratic city committee is not seeking re election. Mayor Fitzgerald supporters discuss possible replacements. Three names circulate Thomas A Mullen Charles S Sullivan and William F McClellan with Mullen favored by two leaders though not a committee member.
A report describes an escapee named Robert von Zoe from Verdun Insane Asylum in Montreal six months ago. Authorities search a central hub area for the mentally disturbed man. A description of appearance and potential whereabouts is being circulated to aid apprehension.
Describes 40 year old man named R. von Zoederflicht missing after escape from an asylum. He is 5 feet 8, 135 pounds, blue eyes, light mustache, German accent, formerly wore a dark suit with a white thread and asylum number. He is believed insane with delusions of grandeur and had claimed royal marriage and gold tableware. Wife is his only known relative. police and newspapers urged to publish details.
A pleasing travel aid, the Little Comforters from Dr Miles' Anti Pain Pills, soothe the nerves of the brain and stomach to prevent dizziness sick stomach and headache car sickness, making journeys easier.
An 1890s style testimonial touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as quick and harmless relief for all kinds of pain. The ad claims the pills soothe nerves, cure headaches, and guarantee satisfaction with a money back offer for 25 doses at 25 cents.
Indianapolis physician Dr. Benjamin I. Bye announces in his forthcoming book a proof of the cancer cause and a painless cure using oils. The work, on press and to be mailed to interested patients, aims to aid those afflicted amid recent New York discoveries.
An article notes Boston police do not swear while Dr. Parkhurst condemns swearing as un gentlemanly. It contrasts with New York and Melrose chiefs known for vivid phrases such as By the Great Heavens as they react to trouble.
Medford police Chief Emery Holmes is noted for careful speech and a reputation for avoiding profanity. Reportedly, his strong expression is the phrase By Heavens, used when conveying emphasis in public remarks.
Somerville Chief Parkhurst says he avoids profanity and keeps calm in public. He admits to occasional excitement but notes his strongest expression is "By the Powers" followed by a firm desk golpe to underscore the point.
Malden Acting Chief Foley stated he uses the first expression that comes to mind fitting the case, avoiding any preferred expletive. He emphasized spontaneity over a fixed phrase in moments of high tension.
David M. Hudson of the Chelsea police force cites the line Great God wouldn't that scold you as his favorite quip. Captain Fitz Roy Grover, also of Chelsea, reacts to surprises with wide eyes and the exclamation Holy Scissors.
Chief Charles H. Rhoades of Revere, long in police service, is described as rarely excited and always calm. An officer recalls that in extraordinary times the chief would straighten and exclaim, Ye gods of war.
Chief Frederick Pullen of Cambridge states a superior officer should not use profanity. He explains it is a habit he chose to break and claims he now rarely uses stronger language than "Darn it" or milder expressions.
Chief John F. Ryan of the Belmont police says his force does not require oaths or strong coercion to enforce duties. He remarks that he only uses mild language like "Dang it" to remind his officers and others of their responsibilities.
Chief Alonzo W. Carey of the Brookline police force states swearing is prohibited by statute and policemen must keep the laws as strictly as anyone else. When asked for a favorite exclamation he remains firm, replying he has none and shows no partiality.
Thomas W. Lawson telegrammed the Creve Coeur Club of Peoria Ill canceling his Washington's Birthday speech after threatening to "see your club and every other club in America in hell" if any member objected to his appearance.
The speaker denounces claims of exploiting the public and asserts he seeks no money or offices. He says he offers ideas at his own expense, stresses independence like a Fourth of July Yankee, and rejects becoming a doormat for the American people or any region.
A recess committee report on steam and street railway legislation is set for presentation to the Legislature next Wednesday. It endorses a merger of street railways by steam roads and places the decision with railroad commissioners. The plan includes land takings by eminent domain and recodification of railway laws.
Representative Mellen of Worcester introduced an order in the House for the insurance commissioner to investigate and report on the Massachusetts standard fire insurance policy. The measure was postponed until Monday.
Representative Scigliano has filed a bill with the clerk of the House to designate October 12 as Columbus Day and set aside the day annually by gubernatorial proclamation. The governor would oversee proper observances in schools and other activities as deemed appropriate.
John J. O Connor of Waltham has been appointed private secretary to C A Stillings Boston superintendent of the government printing office in Washington. At 22, he will earn 1500 dollars yearly, starting next month after rapid rises from G A R aide to General James Tanner.
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