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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1915
Page
9
Police Commissioner Stephen O Meara defends his department in his annual report. He asserts officers are gentlemanly and nonabusive and that force is used only under extreme stress. He criticizes legislation requiring injury reports as based on mistaken theories about humanitarian aims and publicity.
The report rejects the idea of systemic police abuse and argues accountability lies in police character and rules. It cites eight years of Boston arrests totaling about half a million by 1500 officers, noting many arrestees were drunk or violent and few cases involved weapon use.
Several hundred Belgians travel from Lawrence to Boston for the Kermesse Flamande at Horticultural Hall in aid of Belgian relief. A parade proceeds to 426 Boylston Street to serenade Belgian relief headquarters before the main concert. The fair features art, bric-a-brac, and a popular display by Dr. Matilde Masse, with notable items and performances throughout the day. Mayor and Mrs. Gurley are due to attend the closing events tonight.
Readers share experiences on family finance with husbands and older spouses. One woman recalls a husband who withholds money and mocks requests, another details saving and budgeting, and others argue for or against corporal discipline. The column frames money power and parenting within marriage.
A compact guide to apple based dishes including apple shortcake, apple sauce cake, steamed apples, and apple raisin tapioca with simple steps and serving suggestions. Recipes feature common pantry ingredients and simple baking methods for apple year meals.
United States labor leader Samuel Gompers denounced the Rockefeller Foundation for attempting to mold public opinion and influence government staffing. He urged immigration limits to protect workers, criticized employer surveillance, and praised wholesome unrest for improving workers conditions. George W. Perkins and Henry Ford testified on tariff effects and progressive wage, saving, and homeownership gains among Ford workers.
The 1915 Panama-Pacific and Panama-California Expositions in San Francisco and San Diego celebrate the Panama Canal. Rock Island Scenic Circle Tours offer routes to California with a single ticket and free Exposition folder to plan an economical journey. Travel Bureau at 288 Washington St Boston provides guidance.
Massachusetts congressmen who voted against the national prohibition bill were scored by Rev. William H. van Allen at the Church of the Advent last night. He called their action a disgrace to the state while delivering a stereopticon lecture on Scotland.
The Harvard Dramatic Club held its mid winter dinner last evening at the Hotel Thorndike. H Starr Dallou of Brookline the retiring president reviewed the club's work. After a burlesque for which 11 initiates took part officers for the ensuing year were named President Percival Fr Reniers of Pittsburg vice president Harold H Shaw of Dedham and secretary treasurer Paul C Rodgers of Winthrop. Forty members and guests attended.
A legislative committee reported favorably in the Senate yesterday on a bill filed by Mayor Curley of Boston. The measure allows cities that adopt Chapter 217 to grant annual vacations with full pay to common laborers skilled laborers mechanics and craftspeople through city council votes approved by mayors.
Clifford P. Smith responds to Tremont Temple remarks by asserting Christian Science emphasizes sin as a delusion and calls for knowledge of sins and repentance. He cites Mrs. Eddy and quotes from Miscellaneous Writings to argue that true Christianity requires self knowledge and prayerful repentance. Boston, January 19, 1915.
Poem celebrating resilience through storms with themes of faith love and home. The Bentztown Bard offers comforting imagery of storms lightnings and waves as metaphors for life battles ending with peace and refuge. Copyright 1915 Souler Press Syndicate.
Greater Boston garment workers vote today on piece work or wheel work for contractors. Balloting starts at noon at 724 Washington Street and 141 Richmond Street, using a secret ballot.
Twenty cases of shrimp seized at the South Boston Fish Pier by a U S deputy marshal following a complaint from pure food inspectors. The Mississippi shipment is reported adulterated with boric acid used as a preservative.
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