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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1916
Page
16
Mrs Ade line Hetu aged about 100 10 years old? died in Southbridge Worcester county after a brief bronchitis illness. She was active walking without a cane and last year made 20 quilts for friends. A year earlier she enjoyed her first automobile ride and preferred horse and buggy for safety.
This week’s business indicates a record breaker today. To maintain Georges good service during the rush, a number of experienced salesmen have been added to assist the regular Boston salesforce. Buy as early in the day as possible.
A 1911 legal notice describes civil service removals and reviews. It states that any employee in the Commonwealth not in certain police units may petition for court review within 10 days after a hearing, to challenge removal suspension or transfer. The court can affirm or reverse based on proper cause or bad faith, with final decision by the court.
Discharges by Mayor Curley and Commissioner Murphy trigger disputes over abolished jobs and future promotions. Employees seek hearings and court action while Deer Island tensions rise and officials weigh possible challenges to the removals.
The dispute over whether families of Lusitania victims or insurers who paid policies gain German indemnity promises is expected to produce a lengthy admiralty law argument. It may also prompt new court rulings and a lasting precedent in the United States.
Boston officials and legal experts weighed a Washington despatch about insurers seeking to reclaim indemnities paid on policies for Herbert Stone and Carlton Broderick. Judge Dodge urged caution, while Daniel OConnell argued families deserve both policy proceeds and indemnity in this unprecedented admiralty case.
City councilmen investigated Deer Island jail conditions after eight prisoner deaths in twelve months. They questioned Dr. Cilley about late treatment and lack of arrival examinations, noted two prisoners shared cells, and heard Deputy Kelley defend cell-sharing to prevent loneliness despite legal issues.
Senate debate erupted over ante room conferences after an adverse committee report on taxing credit unions. Senator Gifford of the Cape led the charge against backroom tactics that kill bills without public discussion.
Senator Bilis of Newton opposed the bank commissioner's recommendation while Senator Gif ford joined the debate. Senator Hobbs of Worcester moved postponement to seek more expert input, clashing with the cape Senator who preferred public discussion. The motion to postpone was approved and the matter set over until Monday.
Diplomatic representatives from Entente allies and 28 neutral nations gathered at the White House for the first of two formal dinners planned by President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson. The second dinner next Tuesday will include Germany’s ambassador and Austria-Hungary, Turkey charges, and Bulgaria’s minister among the neutrals.
In the state dining room of the White House diplomats and their wives gather with Secretary of State Lansing and Mrs. Lansing, other state officials, senators, and representatives. J. J. Jusserand and Mme Jusserand sit beside the President and Mrs. Wilson as guests rank tables. Charges d affaires from Argentina Greece and Colombia attend since heads are away. The dinner marks the first event of its kind in Washington since the European war began.
Boston Real Estate Exchange members at a City Club dinner advocate biennial elections and sessions for the Massachusetts Legislature. They invite President Wilson to visit Boston to discuss national defense. Committees are formed to push city funding for growth plans and to urge a Pilgrim Tercentenary observance. President Martin notes year’s work and nominates officers and the next NAREE convention.
Jacob Berkowitz denied in Suffolk divorce court that he ever married the woman seeking a divorce. Mrs Beckie Berkowitz testified he deserted her, while Jacob said no divorce was needed as he believes he never married.
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