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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1915
Page
14
Speaker Channing H. Cox condemned Governor Walsh’s policies and administration at a Worcester county Republican dinner. As his first speech since taking office, the address signaled that many of Walsh’s inaugural recommendations would be rejected by the House.
Speaker Cox attacks Governor and Council for dismissing Commissioner of Loans E Gerry Brown and Commissioner of Animal Industry Fred F Walker without public charges. He outlines Republican aims on rights, homes, families, labor, investors, and tariffs, and urges economy and limited new authorities. Lieutenant Governor Cushing warns of tariff excesses harming the party.
Fire Prevention Commissioner John A. O Keefe launches a campaign to compel negligent or malicious property owners to pay damages from fires started on adjacent premises. He cites common law allowing civil suits for damages caused by faulty chimney and flue maintenance.
A bill was introduced in the Rhode Island legislature to prohibit suction shuttles nicknamed kiss of death used in mills. The measure mirrors a Massachusetts law and aims to curb hazardous handling in textile operations.
Mayor Curley assured Otto J. Piehler chairman of the Arlington Street Station Association and William L. Shearer executive committee member that he favors a station in the Boylston street line at Arlington street and will work for it.
The mayor backs rapid transit relief urging a new Arlington Street subway station to ease congestion and boost development west of Park Square. Residents of Brookline Newton and Back Bay sign a petition with 30 000 supporters. The first Massachusetts Women’s Peace meeting led by Pethick Lawrence and Jane Addams launches in Tremont Temple with notable attendees.
The trial recounts Miss Ryan's testimony and suspensions over letters from Mansfield. Attorney Sullivan presses for production of letters while Judge Fessenden weighs admissibility. Frances Hempstone testifies about Mansfield urging marriage and a Boston trip.
Rear Admiral DeWitt Coffman was raised to rear admiral aboard the battleship Virginia at Charlestown navy yard yesterday afternoon in the presence of his wife and several naval officers. A 13 gun salute marked the ceremony as Coffman planned to fly his flag with his command. Mrs Coffman arrived shortly before 3 pm and will join him in Washington while he sails. a mahogany flag case was presented at a post ceremony reception.
E L Walling of Providence the club president secured the first kill in the annual New England Fox Hunters’ Club meet in Bedford Mass after a three mile run from East Lexington amid bad weather. The field was large and the hunt ended in East Bedford with dogs failing to corner the fox earlier.
H F Dorgeloh acting Boston manager says the Hamburg American Line will not sell any more steamers to be placed in American registry under the new emergency act. Britain may seize the Dacia to test the transfer, raising a major issue on neutral shipping and the fate of German vessels at American ports.
Governor Walsh will not send a name to the Executive Council today for the supreme bench vacancy. He will spend at least another week considering candidates for the $10,000 plum with life tenure and retirement at three-fourths pay. Judges and lawyers await the choice, with Judge James B. Carroll mentioned as a potential pick but his recent Superior Court appointment causing hesitation.
Ex Governor John Q A Brackett addressed 150 Massachusetts Real Estate Exchange members at their rooms after touring the 25 story Custom House tower. He lauded co operative banks saying home ownership strengthens liberty and reduces graft and labor strife.
At least 25 holders of pony express licenses in Cambridge appeared before the Middlesex grand jury yesterday. A district attorney statement said an investigation was begun into ties between pony express drivers and Boston wholesale liquor dealers. Scope of the inquiry remains unclear.
John S. Codman presented to Mayor Curley a plan to raise city revenue by taxing land values while gradually exempting buildings and personal property. He argues Boston can obtain all needed revenue from ground rent without adding burdens on industry or citizens.
Mr Codman advocates a small disturbance free change to taxes by classifying land value for taxation or removing proportional limits. He cites Boston ground rent at least 50 million and argues current 25 percent taxation on ground rent pushes tax onto buildings and personal property, discouraging industry and driving capital out.
Thomas Normoyle, 32, of 179 West Thim Street, South Boston, a chauffeur for the American Sugar Refining Company, was run over and critically injured by a truck he had been driving. He stopped near Dorchester Avenue and Broadway, exited, and the truck began to move, mangling his left leg as he fell under the wheels.
A vintage persuasive notice highlights kidney health risks from overwork and worry and urges Doan's Kidney Pills for relief. Mrs. Dennis M. Magner of Roxbury reports prior disordered kidneys and backache improved after using the product.
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