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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1917
Page
6
More than 300 bills and petitions for new laws were filed at the State House for consideration yesterday. Today is the final day for filing bills this year. The list yesterday included measures to provide.
A collection of proposed measures includes licensing stamps by county at 6000 dollars a year, appeals to Municipal Court from Boston Licensing Board decisions, and limits on second class licenses. Other items cap workweeks, extend tunnels, regulate tips, disinfect vehicles, and require poll transportation.
The document lists multiple proposed provisions including restricting cross influence of moth destruction on politics, broad eligibility for constitutional convention, juror pay, state officer nominations, driver licensing exams, a pension study commission, 100 ride tickets for street railways, release of intoxicated arrestees on recognizance, juries setting murder penalties, a fire district in Boston, a Massachusetts military school, cleansing soda glasses after use, reducing telephone rates, heating prepayment cars, and prohibiting manufacture and sale of liquor.
Pittsburgen is expected to recover but will need two to three weeks before leaving the hospital. Thaw suffered heavy blood loss and his mind is befuddled. He remains conscious though his thoughts often wander.
Reports describe Thaw's replies as only “Good morning” during detective interviews. Walsh notes Thaw greets all with the same phrase regardless of questions. In a separate case, Oliver A. Brower jailed in Pittsburg awaits requisition papers to be sent to New York after bail denial.
Mrs. Mary Copley Thaw defended her son Harry Thaw explaining his charity toward youths studying education. She said his father funded higher education for worthy youths and that misguided guardianship and Christmas conviviality caused the recent charges, hoping to deter future philanthropy.
The Grand Jury indicts Harry K. Thaw on charges of kidnapping and flogging Frederick Gump Jr. in Kansas City. An extradition to New York is expected after Thaw leaves the hospital where he lies under guard and receives extensive medical care. Counselor Frank Johnston and Dr. Walter Riddel are involved as the defense and family supporters.
Elyria Ohio poultry judge Eugene Sites proposes nationwide farming compulsory rule and 12 hens per family to cut living costs and eggs. He spoke at the Mechanics' Building Poultry Show ending tonight after a career at major shows since 1875. The cat show closed with prizes awarded to Mrs. Wiswell, Sturtevant, Horton, Fiske, and others for best cats and kittens.
Arguments for and against Werner Horn the German army lieutenant claiming only the law of nations applied and not U S court jurisdiction were concluded at the Supreme Court session in Washington. Ex Congressmen OConnell opened, followed by Charles Warren and Daniel T OConnell closing for Horn.
Former congressman O Connell and lawyers debated international law and the law of nations in a case about belligerent officers on neutral soil. Arguments centered on disavowal by belligerent governments and exemptions from U S courts for officers acting under war authority.
Cambridge Mayor Rockwood plans to sue next week to compel City Auditor Charles H. Thurston to approve his salary drafts of 6000 dollars a year. He has not drawn pay in over a year despite repeated claims returned without approval.
The Gas and Electric Light Commission will begin an inquiry into Edison Electric Illuminating Company’s legal fees paid to Burdett Wardwell & Ives, totaling nearly $200,000 over three years. Testimony cited $40,000 in 1916 contract fees plus $116,250 over three years, with additional charges including Wardwell and miscellaneous costs.
Mrs Maud Wood Park denied links to the Congressional Union. She leads the Congressional committee of the National Suffrage Association to whom the Post should refer.
The Middlesex School ice hockey seven hosts Newton High School in the Interscholastic Hockey League opener at the Middlesex rink in North Concord this afternoon. Newton aims for an early edge as both teams seek a strong start to the season.
Residents of the West End held a meeting at the Wells School in Blossom Street to protest any restriction in immigration laws. Joseph Resnik, a Tufts College Medical School student, spoke to the attendees.
The House debated a Wood resolution to force Thomas W. Lawson to respond to inquiries, with Cantrill proposing recalling Lawson and citing him if needed. Democrats argued evidence was lacking while Republicans pressed for a full inquiry before Lawson can avoid punishment.
A protest filed with the American Federation of Labor in Washington objects to granting a charter to the Russell Fire Club of Boston. Engineers Local 16 argues engineers should remain under their jurisdiction, so the charter requires action by the AFL executive council before Boston firefighters receive the union charter.
The first of four monthly concerts at Dorchester High School drew a large audience under the Dorchester School Centre auspices. Olin Downes introduced the program and spoke on each composer’s life while outlining the theme. Committee members are Olin Downes Thomas Leavitt and Mrs A H Davidson.
English High defeated Milton High 2 to 1 at Cunningham Rink yesterday afternoon. O'Hare and Rugo scored for English High. Parsons Pond and Ellsworth starred for Milton High. Referee Farrell. two 15 minute halves plus a sudden death period.
In Your Home As a protection against intense suffering from pain of all kinds always keep in your home for instant use a bottle of Minard's Liniment. It stops intense pain from lumbago neuralgia rheumatism backache sprains bruises burns and cuts. It is a healing antiseptic liniment that soothes and invigorates. It relieves tired muscles and sore feet and hands. Ask any druggist.
A teaser notes that tomorrow's Sunday Post will feature photos taken at family firesides. The images promise intimate, homey scenes as subjects pose with relatives, illustrating the trend of personal portraits captured in domestic settings.
Mrs Starcher ran against her husband in a political contest and won the mayoral race. The piece notes other women who recently ran and, as a result, women now hold prominent public offices with their photographs displayed, signaling change in public life.
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