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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1914
Page
3
The Watch and Ward Society says 17 arrests in two weeks signal a wider campaign against cocaine and heroin selling. The crusade will spread to other cities, with investigations targeting small drug stores and suspected street peddlers amid rising dope use.
The funeral for former District Chief Hiram D. Smith of the Boston fire department was held at the Francis Ashburn Post 92 G A R Hall in Brighton yesterday. Many comrades attended and a detail of Boston firemen joined the services conducted by the G A R. The body was later shipped to Eastport Maine for burial.
Mrs. Sarah M. Tiolan was awarded 5200 by a Superior Court jury for injuries from a July 3, 1912, crash on Columbia road near Stoughton street. Judge Hardy reduced the damage to 2500 after the road's motion for a new trial tied to accepting the lower amount.
Two Everett girls Laura Magnus and Frances Gurrin testified in Malden District Court charging William A. Nickerson with serious abuse. Judge Bruce found probable cause and held Nickerson in 1000 bond for the grand jury. case set to Tuesday for bond arrangements. Nickerson appeared frail and denied ever meeting the girls.
All municipal court judges in Boston wear silk gowns in the appellate division for the first time. Chief Justice Bolster and Judges Sullivan Burke and Murray attended yesterday’s session in robes. The Superior Court had voted to wear gowns last June to enhance the court’s dignity. The Municipal Court acted two weeks ago to adopt the attire, hoping the traditional foreign style would impress those accustomed to seeing robes abroad.
The Massachusetts Peace Society offers 100 for first and 75 for second in an intercollegiate oratorical contest in Boston on April 15. Winners advance to eastern college group debates, then to Lake Mohonk in late May for national prizes after eliminations. Adamson's Balsam ad promotes cough and cold cure.
The Rockefeller Foundation announced an annual $10,000 grant for ten years to support the American Academy in Rome and another $10,000 for Red Cross relief in Bulgaria amid the Balkan war. Dr Charles W Eliot was elected a trustee for three years, with Wickliffe Rose, Charles O Heydl and Jerome J Greene reappointed. Officers named include President John D Rockefeller Jr and Jerome D Greene as secretary and treasurer T G Myers.
The State Accident Board will establish a safety museum at 1 Beacon Street. It will showcase all practicable life saving devices for workers in factories mills and quarries. The board expects to influence employers to adopt these devices to protect employees.
Howard Elliott, chairman of the New Haven road executive board, outlined wage growth and rate declines contributing to current troubles. He warned New England’s rail system affects industry and credit, and urged editors to share responsibility in building a safe and profitable transportation future.
Mr. Elliott outlines the New Haven crisis as part of broader railroad pressures. He cites rising wages and costs, government demands, and stagnant rates, noting net earnings lag despite higher gross revenue for peers. He warns ongoing agitation adds to the road's burden while awaiting decisive management reforms.
Samuel Bancroft of 93 Pearl street pursued a would be burglar through Chelsea streets in only underclothes. He drove Napoleon Blaze into two Chelsea police officers in Chelsea square and Blaze was arrested for breaking and entering awaiting Chelsea Police Court.
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