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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1906
Page
9
On the second day at the Mechanics building the poultry show drew a larger crowd than opening day. A car department scare arose when prize tabbies acted oddly despite veterinary checks. Catnip overindulgence caused temporary drunkenness, but no serious harm. Judging proceeds swiftly amid record entries.
The Harvard Bulletin editorial on football rules notes the athletic committee may approve substantial rule changes but seers expect the overseers to demand radical action possibly ending intercollegiate football for a year to test effects. President Eliot backs delaying intercollegiate play.
Radcliffe college girls defeated the Wellesley High School team 29 to 10 in the Radcliffe gym yesterday afternoon. The faster Radcliffe team forced the pace and led from the start, with standout play from Miss Jones and a strong lineup throughout.
Boston artist Eric Pape secured a floor seat in the U S House at Washington after presenting his mammoth Old Ironsides petition bearing 30 000 New England signatures Congressman McCall introduced him to Speaker Cannon securing the access yesterday in a move reflecting strong regional backing.
The Governor's Council unanimously approved an order to investigate affairs at the Rutland State sanatorium. The move follows a protest by 180 Massachusetts physicians over Dr. Vincent Bowditch's removal. A public hearing will be scheduled by the Governor, and a visitation board of three clergy is proposed to examine institutions without advance notice.
Massachusetts bonds worth 84.5 million include 70 percent held outside the state and only 6 percent taxed within. Cha rin urges exemption from local taxation. The report notes a small decline in net direct debt for 1905 and a rise in net contingent debt, while advocating land value taxation to reduce burdens, ease rents, and curb overcrowding, with Glasgow cited as leading the topic.
Former Councillor Richard W. Irwin was sent to the executive council by Governor Guild to fill the Northwestern district attorney post, succeeding Dana Malone who became attorney-general. At the executive council meeting, Secretary of State William M. Olin Treasurer Arthur B. Chapin and Auditor Henry E. Turner also took oaths.
Arthur M. Ruddell of the International Union of Steam Engineers told a legislative committee that 13 000 boilers in Massachusetts have never been inspected and that 20 men could not complete the work. He spoke in favor of Senator Taylor's bill to boost boiler inspectors, a measure also supported by William M. Beck for the National Association of Steam Engineers.
Massachusetts bears 2224 square miles of gypsy moth infestation per the first annual report by A. H. Kirkland, superintendent for suppressing gypsy and brown tail moths, presented to the Legislature. The area rose from 359 square miles in 1900.
A letter discusses Hobson’s portrait of the English cabinet and its likely push for ground-value taxation. It notes Glasgow’s pro single tax leadership, New Zealand’s labor exemption experiment, and early signs the Liberal win may back reform. Sir Campbell-Bannerman argues for tax relief to unlock wealth in land and reduce urban non employment.
George W. Brown of the Boston Athletic Association was authorized to finalize arrangements for an intercity Boston versus New York amateur boxing championship. The bouts are planned for Boston on Saturday evening, February 24, with Boston representatives chosen from the January 27 regular monthly meeting featuring three class championships and five specials.
San Francisco Jan 16 Joe Gans lightweight champion predicts victory in forthcoming 20 round match at Woodward's pavilion after training at Croll's He declares he is out to win and stakes his future on performance against challenger Mike Sullivan in this decisive contest.
Jimmy Collins cautions that Griffith may block P Dougherty from Boston by keeping him for Huntington Avenue games. The Nationals reportedly value Dougherty highly and a buyer like Mike Regan could target him for $15,000, prompting Collins’ wry reply.
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