24 Jan 1917
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1917
Page
1
The Prison Committee recommends ending solitary confinement for Jesse Pomeroy the sole lifer held in isolation in the country. If approved by the Governor in today’s session he would be treated like other life prisoners and may raise chickens in the prison yard.
Chairman Richard F Andrews and G M Harris of the committee meet with a Charlestown State Prison official and Cyrus A Adams to discuss granting life prisoner Pomeroy yard privileges. The prisoner asks to avoid unequal treatment and argues for parole-like relief, while wardens say mercy can be extended safely with access to yard and similar liberties as other life prisoners.
Morris Coffsky of 932 Salem Street Alden, about 76, faced a Malden District Court ultimatum over non support of his paralytic wife. The judge declared a husband must support his wife and be responsible for children. Mrs Coffsky and her sister testified Coffsky had deserted for about six months, relying on their daughter for aid. Coffsky left court intending to provide support. Mrs Coffsky was taken to the Hebrew Home for the Aged in Dorchester and Coffsky went to live with a nephew in Maiden.
Representative Arthur L. Nason of Haverhill urged before the legislative committee on taxation the abolition of the poll tax calling it an unjust antiquity. He argued the annual levy is a ridiculous and unfair taxation in Boston.
The New York Stock Exchange board asked all members to supply brokers records covering Dec 10 to Dec 23 for the House rules committee probe into a leak. It alleges insiders profited massively on advance information about the President's peace note.
The rules committee pressed for production of brokers accounts including real customer names and operations during the period. The board postponed action but faced sharp pressure to comply, with the committee warning it could compel disclosure if necessary and stressing only names tied to the leak rumors would be revealed.
Mrs. Eula McClary, agent for a cost cutting diet movement, urged President Wilson to adopt a 20 cents a day diet used by a New York police squad. She said she would return with a prepared menu and a consent from Mrs. Wilson, noting experts would tailor it for the President’s use.
The Ames Grammar School principal Frank C Heald testified in Norfolk Superior Court that he punished pupil James Hardiman by forcing him to lie across a desk for 55 minutes, leading to loss of consciousness. The suit is filed by James Hardiman senior, father of the pupil.
The principal and a janitor described the after school punishment of the Hardiman boy on Feb 9 1916 in a seventh grade class. The boy grew unconscious and received first aid including artificial respiration before being taken to the office for care.
The Haverhill Coal Dealers Association announced a 50 cent per ton price reduction as wholesale market eased. Eye and nut coal drop from 12 25 to 11 75 per ton.
Charles Evans Hughes, private citizen, spoke to New England Brown alumni in Boston after the election loss. He joked about defeat, saying he felt rich at home with a laugh at his own misfortunes and recalled Brown football scores, signaling a cordial, humorous return to public life.
At a Brown event, 1000 alumni cheered Hughes who urged colleges to train citizens, not claim superiority. He spoke against political overtones and called for practical American history study as a graduation requirement.
Henry B. Boyle a Maplewood conductor on the Lebanon street line was not disciplined by Superintendent Arthur W. Senter after Boyle warned Mayor Blodgett and chorus members against singing hymns on the car near Malden. Blodgett said he did not receive a reply and may appeal to elevated officials if unsatisfied. The division head stated he would take no action and dropped the matter.
Mrs. Robert Bradley of the Woman's Municipal League of Boston stated at a Cambridge meeting that the United States spends about 182 million dollars yearly to underwrite rat fire risk. She blamed wiring insulation gnawing and matches for most blazes, noting Boston hosts roughly 750000 rats costing around 1.6 million dollars locally. Other speakers included Mrs. Edwin Chapin and Mrs. Edward Whiting.
Helen Bennett Harris of Somerville died at City Hospital from poisoning after fleeing home with a married man at 15. The 19 or 20 year old former showgirl and shopgirl had eloped with George R. Harris of Winthrop, left him after two years, and spent three weeks at the Hotel Georgian before dying.
She registered as Miss Marie Delmar in Cambridge and was feted by admirers. From her room she threatened suicide to a Cambridge man, then poisoned herself with corrosive sublimate, dying at City Hospital after being found unconscious. Police will question several men about their relation to her.
Miss Margaret Slack aged 16 and George Crawford aged 18 of Hyde Park faced a delay in their remarriage after failing to obtain a five day intermission waiver. Their Springfield wedding was deemed illegal due to misrepresented ages, and a new ceremony was postponed to Saturday at the Church of the Most Precious Blood after Suffolk Probate Court allowed them to wed.
Mrs. Sarah Devaney, 75, living alone at 1275 Tremont Street Roxbury, was found dead last night from starvation and cold. Medical Examiner Leary linked the death to a coal delivery dispute after a 100 pound order led to coal being removed when payment failed.
Patrolmen McLean and McEachern along with Janitor H. Stone forced entry to a tenement after residents reported two days with no sight of Mrs. Devaney. The body was found with a cup of tea and moved to Waterman undertaking as investigators pursue next of kin. Neighbors recall a brother who worked in Charlestown helping with rent.
Patrolman George Scott, the longest serving officer at East Boston station, died last night at 414 Meridian Street after a 10 day illness. Born in Waldoboro, Maine in 1852, he joined the force in October 1878 and long patrolled Maverick Square. He was to retire next December.
Exclusive offer from F. Gray Co. throughout the building at Washington corner Hanover streets. Men’s pants reduced to $1.49 from $3.00. Kerseys blacks blues cheviots worsteds cassimeres and serges featured. Absolutely nothing reserved.
Washington January 23 The Senate plans full debate on President Wilsons peace address with a Cummins resolution set to allocate next week for discussion. Administration spokesmen favor free discussion but oppose protracted talks that delay current legislation. Senator Stone opposes immediate consideration of the plan.
The President is understood to feel there is nothing more to be done at this time. He has submitted to the Senate and American diplomats abroad.
Mayor John J. Mullen of Everett declared at a City Club banquet that 18 city officials have been removed and 23 more would be done this week. He claimed there will be no more bigotry in Everett and that anyone opposing his policies would be headed. Also spoke were Mayor Curley on the mother's pension bill and George Fred Williams praising Wilson's peace speech.
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