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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1916
Page
16
Adam Terzian 87 faced Chelsea Court for the Jan 17 murder at 110 Fifth Street Chelsea of Mrs. Belle Ostrovich 38 and her daughter Anna 17. Judge Bosson found probable cause, Terzian held for the grand jury and jailed at Charles Street.
Myron Cummings was jailed in Riverdale New Jersey after swearing at his horse and failing to post a $50 bond to keep the peace.
Republican leader Mann rebuked Dies of Texas for criticizing Wilson before he finished speaking on national defense. He said Russia Great Powers and events have changed the facts, urging careful neutrality no longer possible and asserting the need to decide whether to act to defend the nation.
Mr Mann declared that danger requires action and responsibility to protect the nation from foreign foes. The chamber erupted in tempestuous applause as supporters pledged to meet the challenge and elevate national defenses.
Sir Walter Raleigh cloak scene opened a Shaksperian night as Queen Elizabeth and Mary Queen of Scots took seats with Ann Hathaway. The Shaksperian themed party featured Morris dances by Mrs. James J. Storrow and dancers from the Boston School of Dance. Edward Vroom and his company performed Merchant of Venice with Shylock. Scenes from As You Like It, A Midsummer Night's Dream and Macbeth were staged by club members.
Governor McCall’s inaugural recommendations including the consolidation of the Minimum Wage Commission the Industrial Accident Board and the Board of Labor and Industries will be the focus of a statewide labor leaders meeting this afternoon. John P. Meade a member of the legislative committee of the State branch A F L will preside in the Old South building as the session opens.
Mayor Curley declares charges against Penal Institutions Commissioner Shaw unfounded and orders abolition of solitary confinement at Deer Island. He faults brutal penalties, cites drug-related prison unrest, and enforces discharge for violations while urging humane, modern rules and continued law compliance.
Plymouth Cordage Company President A P Loring told the State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration that a 5 percent wage increase will be granted and a 10 percent demand by striking workers could be arbit rated. He outlined a $12 million annual business and noted two thirds of output is binding twine.
Frederick Heber Eaton, president and director of the American Car and Foundry Company since 1902, died at his New York home. Born in Berwick Pennsylvania in 1863, he had been in manufacturing since 1880 and served as director in several industrial firms, railways and banks.
In Ellis Hall Winthrop last night the Winthrop Highlands Yacht Club hosted its annual ball. Commodore William F. Keith and Mrs Keith led the grand march, followed by 75 couples. About 800 dollars was spent and many visiting yachtsmen from Greater Boston attended. The festivities continued until early morning.
Lieutenant General W. G. Haan told the Senate military committee that a force of at least 1 625 000 men would be required to defend the United States vital areas against a strong enemy. The figure emerged from a War Department board that spent seven years devising defence plans.
The National Land Defence Board chaired by Major-General Witherspoon studied the coast and drafted emergency plans. Colonel Haan said revisions call for 880000 mobile troops in Boston and New York areas, with eight 16 inch rifles and sixteen 12 inch mortars to defend major ports and districts. Plans note ship ranges, colonial comparisons, and navy maneuvers showing mortar fire threat.
Attorney James N. Clark of Charles Town has been proposed to Governor McCall for appointment to the Juvenile Court judgeship to fill the vacancy caused by Judge Baker's death.
West Roxbury tragedy sees two year old Arline Kern beaten with a club. Harold Kraft, 16, nephew of the mother, fled with the child left in his care. The child was found unconscious with a bloody club nearby and may not survive. Dr. F P Drew of Dedham reports the girl has only an even chance of living.
Henry F. Hurlburt at the Cornell Club of New England banquet in Boston labeled the United States the most hated nation with no friends abroad. Major-General Leonard Wood followed with a preparedness speech urging peace readiness and compulsory training for men aged 18 to 25.
A benefit performance at the Colonial Theatre for the Belgian Relief Fund drew a large audience. The program featured Fred Stone and Violet Zell, the six Brown brothers with saxophones, ventriloquist Fred Stone, and acts by Douglas Stevenson, H. Falconer, Joe Welsh, Chester Byer, Binder and Mc Henry, Montgomery and Stone in Plantation Days, Mildred Richardson, Reuben Towne, the Connolly sisters and Berger, Eddie Foyer, the Cadets de Cascaignes, and Hap Ward.
In Indianapolis on January 28 the United Mine Workers of America voted almost unanimously to seek wage increases for bituminous miners. The union asks 10 percent more for mine run basis and dead work and yardage, plus 20 percent for all daily paid men.
At Wilkesbarre convention to ratify demands from Pennsylvania coal workers, a 20 percent wage rise, full union recognition, and an eight hour day for day labor were urged. In soft coal, an eight hour bank to bank day was sought to cover time from entry to exit. Frank Farrington of the Illinois miners stated the demands are achievable and the miners will push them at upcoming Mobile bituminous and New York anthracite conferences.
Tomorrow marks the 100th anniversary of General Nathaniel Prentiss Banks born January 30 1816 in Waltham. The Old Boston Club dines at Parker House this afternoon and a public commemoration in Asbury Temple Waltham will feature Governor McCall ex Governor Brackett and other state officials paying tribute to the Civil War general.
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