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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1916
Page
16
National Committeeman Dr. John W. Coughlin of Fall River protests steep St. Louis hotel prices during the Democratic national convention. He threatens to hire a canal boat for the Massachusetts delegation if rates are not reduced.
In addition to the regular Boston sales team a number of experienced New York salesmen have been brought in to maintain Georges good service during the rush hours today.
Boston elementary principals under new child labor laws must notify parents of all kindergarten and first three grades to report the names of children born last year. Cards are sent to be returned to the registry of births, and birth certificates become required for pupils aged 14 to 16 seeking employment.
Eduardo Suarez Mujica the Chilean ambassador to the United States has resigned and will leave his post in March or April to return to Chile.
Judge Fox denied the divorce to Robert H. Morrison from Minnie E. Morrison after noon in the Superior Court. He criticized both parties for weak marriage bonds and noted the desertion charge was not proven, citing the wife’s telephone report of coming from Haverhill to Boston and Morrison's reply to go elsewhere.
Morrison testified he and his wife married in Haverhill on November 3 1902 and have a 12 year old son living with the wife’s mother in New Hampshire. He claimed infidelity and desertion three years earlier and accused the wife of living with a soldier named Dane. The wife denied cohabitation and said she would return to her husband. Judge Fox suggested the grandmother seek custody, finding neither parent fit.
The standing committee of the diocese of Massachusetts approves Bishop Lawrence's plan to chair a pension system for clergy widows and orphans. They express sympathy and confidence he will lead the project to success despite his temporary absence.
In the $2000 damage suit by Trinity Devega also known as Belle Wilton against Michael J. Lydon of the Hamilton Theatre Dorchester the actress testified that it was the theatre manager not Lydon who slapped her and loosened a tooth during a payment dispute for an August 24 1914 lightning change act.
Justice Charles E Hughes urged uniform commerce laws and simpler legal processes in a New York Bar Association address. He argued for expert, nonpolitical administration, state and federal regulation of interstate and intrastate commerce, and careful translation of principles into practical rules. The speech followed debates on socialism and Roosevelt’s nationalism within the association.
Justice Hughes warned against assigning administrative duties to courts and urged recognizing the expanding role of administrative agencies with legislative and quasi judicial powers. He cited recent interstate commerce acts reshaping law and noted legislatures’ waning capacity in key lawmaking areas as public complaints grew.
Senator Martin Hays of Brighton filed a bill to amend Boston city charter shortening the mayoral term to two years and removing the recall provision. The measure aims to adjust the city’s governance framework pending passage.
A woman collapsed in front of 224 West Newton Street and was taken to City Hospital with cerebral hemorrhage. The ring etched E L G to H R C and Married Feb 21 1882 may help identify her data shows she weighs about 200 pounds and remains unconscious.
Chief Paul Awhile 101, last but one Cus ter massacre survivor, died while visiting his grandson on Bowdoin street. His Indian burial at Mount Benedict Cemetery featured pipe smoking, a ceremonial interment, and two white doves released during the grave service. Edith Norma Littlebear, the city’s first full blooded Indian papoose blessing attends his christening.
An ad lists price cuts across luggage and cases from brands like Faber and innovation Trunks. Steamer Trunks and Manicure Boxes show substantial markdowns, with prices slashed from double digits to under ten dollars in places, including leather and jewel cases and tobacco pouches.
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