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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1914
Page
3
Mayor Fitzgerald released a list naming several hundred city employees whose salaries have increased since the start of the year. The statement emphasizes broad pay raises across departments.
The mayor said department heads propose raises and he must approve all increases above three dollars a day. He cited growing living costs and noted public and private employers granting raises. The publicized plan would raise city payroll by about 300000 annually, two thirds from fire and police raises. An advertisement for Adamson's Cough Balgain appears.
In Suffolk Superior Court William Keith, 49, pleaded not to be sent back to State prison after a jury found him guilty of larceny of silver cups from the armory of Company L Sixth Regiment M V M. Judge Chase ruled his prior record made him habitual and sentenced him to four to six years in State prison.
Keith also known as Hamilton appeals to jurors during the trial of John Green and Philip Conway for the December armory break in. The defendants testified they were with Keith at the time. Keith spoke clearly in defense and cried as Judge Chase sentenced him. Green and Conway face additional sentencing on Monday.
Dr Eusebio A Morales Panama minister in Washington said King Alfonso of Spain donated 10000 dollars to the Balboa statue fund Panama plans near the Pacific entrance to the canal to honor Balboa the explorer who first sighted the Pacific Ocean.
Charles H Bates an assessor of Revere appeared in Suffolk Superior Court and pleaded not guilty to two indictments charging unlawful abatements of taxes totaling thousands of dollars and falsifying public records with intent to defraud Bail was set at 1000 with 500 on each indictment and was posted by James M Simpson and Silas M Bates.
A Suffolk grand jury indicts Bates on five counts for false records on the assessor books and 77 counts for abatements of land taxes in Revere from 1902 to 1911 totaling about 8000 dollars. Abatements include 194 to the Floyd heirs, 5390 to Ida McLeod, and 90 cents to Fred Hammond. Legee was convicted earlier and sentenced to three years. Lieutenant Governor Barry represents Bates and may testify in the current session.
Hezekiah C. Welch of Quincy former manager of the International Trading and Finance Company of Boston filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S District Court. He lists liabilities of 50377.52 and assets of 39824.00.
The Horse Artillery Regiment plans to present the Knox medal tonight to the best artilleryman in the U S Army. Reports say Sergeant Conless won a bride with his medal victory.
Sergeant Major Basil Varro Conless of the Horse Artillery Regiment wins the Knox medal marking him the top artilleryman in the U S Army. He married and began a honeymoon after the news, and a dinner at the Hotel Somerset will present the award by Master William Knox.
The steamer Delivery Ir., owned by Standard Oil, sank at Stave Island Eggemoggin Beach yesterday after being floated the day before. It was refloated today and towed to Rockland Maine. Officials found small holes punched in the hull by rocks caused the sinking.
Mayor-elect Curley advocates selling the Public Garden to reduce city debt and fund playgrounds, prompting widespread ridicule and opposition from civic leaders, charities, and former mayors. Supporters call it justifiable for debt relief and upkeep cuts, while critics warn legislative hurdles and recall risks.
Representative Curley, Boston mayor elect, asked President Wilson to attend Evacuation Day on March 17 in Boston. Wilson did not give a final answer.
John A. Sullivan of the Boston Finance Commission rebuts a possible sale of the Public Garden. He dismisses any serious idea as banter and insists the statute would need repeal, with public opinion acting as a check.
The county commissioners appoint James A. Cotting a Medford sign painter to investigate and adjust dog damage claims. The move follows many suits by residents whose cattle, sheep or poultry were killed or injured by dogs, previously handled by county constables or local attorneys under an old statute.
The fourth annual Twelfth Night Revels hosted by the Quincy Women's Club drew a full Music Hall audience last night. The merriment began with a bugle call at eight and ended at midnight after a confetti battle marking the close of festivities.
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