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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1906
Page
10
Rabbi Charles Fleischer told the Southern Shoe Salesmen's Association after a banquet at the Hotel Brunswick that divorce is not a disease but a sign of health and aspiration for a better marriage. He said the so called old maid is a pioneer and a martyr to a higher standard of marital relationship.
Senator M. J. Murray cited A Typical American with President Roosevelt as a force for fair play among classes. Rabbi Fleischer argued democracy tests social institutions and individual respect, praising divorce as a step toward honoring individuality and reconfiguring marriage. Association officers named: President Charles A. Shaw, Vice-President Henry Dean, Secretary-Treasurer Clarence P. Waide.
Seventy Massachusetts statesmen back F. W. Darling of Hyde Park for the vacancies created by Locke and Otis resignations. Governor Guild seeks six months of 14 hour days from acceptable candidates while a proposal for a single bank commissioner and examiners board gains support from bankers and lawmakers. Darling, a coal dealer, formerly served in the State Senate and House in the 1890s.
A communication urged reform to replace the three-headed Savings Bank Commission with one elected or appointed commissioner, backed by deputies to enforce the law, and offered adequate compensation to attract top talent. The note also flagged freight delays from Boston to interior New York and Pennsylvania points, and was referred to state boards of trade. President Charles E. Adams of Lowell led a five hour adjourned meeting.
The Massachusetts State Board of Trade endorses reforms and responses to the Provident Securities crash and supports Greene's bill for Captain Gibbs reward. A Boston Banking Company letter to the Post defends its status as a Rhode Island chartered bank under New England laws and asserts safety of deposits.
A Massachusetts legislative committee in secret session advanced Governor Guild’s proposal for an expert board to advise on insurance laws, amid criticism from Rep James H. Mellen. The panel will report a bill creating the commission, to work with the legislature. Gov Guild approves. The State Board of Arbitration, now with three members Willard Howland,Charles D. Palmer and Richard P. Barry, gains appeal authority in certain city employee removal cases.
Councilman Daniel J. Kiley of Ward 8 sent to the State House yesterday a petition on the civil service question arising between Mayor Fitzgerald and State commissioners over city departments.
Two petitions introduced at the State House seek to influence capital punishment. One by William F. Mitchell proposes life imprisonment for first degree murder based on circumstantial evidence alone. The other by William R. Henry urges a Massachusetts referendum to abolish the death penalty, presented by Representative Conway of Charlestown.
Chief Watts and Captain Dugan report no warrant against treasurer Burlen yet Boston will monitor his movements in Canada. Burlen may have left after a Jan 4 bank visit with a patrolman, claiming the papers were private. Police seek to determine if any bank property was removed after the injunction.
Through attorney Eastman and Meyer Bloomfield, the depositors protective committee anticipates court actions in the Provident Securities and Banking Company investigation. A possible appointment of a receiver and another major step are reportedly being prepared after a long Supreme Court discussion, with Eastman urging decisive action as directors and stockholders face exposure.
Lorenzo W Burlen Jr son of Provident Securities and Banking Company executive tells Post reporter his father is not running away from Boston. He refuses to discuss details and says talk to Burlen’s lawyer. When asked if Burlen is in Montreal he again declines to comment. He confirms only that Burlen is not running away.
Moran's push to summon General Brigham and others through the district attorney’s office continues. Brigham asked for a delay to decide, while other figures are expected to be invited. Civil actions may come from a depositor protection committee, with Moran handling the civil side.
Chief William B. Watts says Burlen may have gone to Canada to confer with his late associate Gurley. There is no warrant or charge against Burlen. If he went to Montreal, authorities will monitor him but there is no indication he has left the city to stay.
Two petitions from District Attorney John B. Moran were filed yesterday afternoon by Representative Creed of Ward 15. One bill imposes penalties on owners of buildings where criminal operations occur and the other expands the district attorney's staff, authorizing the police superintendent to appoint up to three inspectors or officers as needed for case preparation.
Alderman William Young levelled sensational bribery charges at Chelsea city officials during Monday’s Board of Aldermen meeting. A special committee to investigate has summoned nearly all current officials and candidates to appear Thursday night for questioning.
All aldermen city auditor and solicitor plus board of assessors members and candidates have been summoned. George H Willey faces Hudson L Hell ex Alderman. George W Ford cops against Daniel H Sullivan. Louis L G de Rochemont opposed by Harry W James. Debate continues over Alderman Youngs charges.
John F. Crocker was elected president of the Boston Chamber of Commerce by a 135 vote majority, succeeding Henry M. Whitney who served two years. Whitney predicted broader trade relations. Crocker, Cambridge resident and North Packing and Provision Co. general manager, had been first vice-president. New officers include Frank A. Noyes as first vice-president, George S. Wright as second vice-president, and three-year board members Forest S. Smith, Charles N. Rogers, Robert H. Gross, and Augustus J. Bartlett.
The Boston Boot and Shoe Club held its annual ladies night at the Hotel Somerset with about 200 attendees. Cresswell McLaughlin, editor of the Schoolmaster in Cornwall-on-the-Hudson, was the evening speaker.
In Washington on January 16 the Philippine tariff bill cleared the House largely as reported by the Ways and Means Committee. The measure sets Rice under the Dingley 25 percent tariff alongside sugar and tobacco with minor language changes. An opposition bid by Democrats to pledge U S independence for the Philippines was defeated, supported by only three Republicans.
In Albany Maine Congressman Littlefield argues constitutional limits bind the chief executive. He says executive power is not boundless and notes the last campaign did not prove an overwhelming popular endorsement of extreme presidential action. it reflected weaker alternative votes rather than broad support.
Thomas J. Emery a Cincinnati multi millionaire died in Egypt from pneumonia news reached Cincinnati by cable today.
Annapolis dispatch reports Midship man Minor Meriwether Jr has submitted his resignation from the naval academy. Officials indicate the request is unlikely to be accepted, leaving his future status unresolved.
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