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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1913
Page
3
Supreme Court rules the city of Boston must cover 51 612 dollars plus interest back to 1905 for installing machinery and elevators at the Atlantic Avenue station of the East Boston tunnel, rather than the Boston Elevated Railway Company.
In a ruling by Judge Fessenden the city lost a case over whether elevators form part of the tunnel system. The court held the Legislature intended the transit tunnel to operate free of congestion with most traffic between the tunnel and elevated structure, leaving funding for approaches to the city.
S. H. Harrison Co. advertises wholesale overcoats priced at 9.75 for every 25.00 coat. Located at 663 673 Washington St the sale touts deeply discounted stock and wholesale prices.
Henry W. Savage challenged New York dramatic critics at the National Press Club hobby night. He blamed Metropolitan critics for hampering American art with personal opinion and justified managers seeking intelligent critique amid dwindling audiences as cars and films draw theatergoers away.
At a Roxbury Historical Society meeting, 69 members spanning 1861 to today formed the Roxbury City Guard Veteran Association. Officers elected for the year include Commander James W. Dana, Senior Vice Commander Winthrop Alexander, Junior Vice Commander John B. Patterson, Treasurer Fred C. Hatabrook, and executive committee members Captain Fred E. Bolton, Lt O D Greene, Sgt Frank S. Waterman, Cpl George B. Norton, and B Frank Wood.
President elect Wilson answered many questions about his cabinet aims during talks with correspondents in Trenton on January 30. He indicated several names were considered for secretary of State besides William Jennings Bryan, mentioning about a half dozen possibilities.
Governor elect weighs options for his cabinet with a mix of practical public affairs veterans and nonpolitical professionals. He plans acceptances before announcement and may redistribute portfolios if needed. Banking reform talks continue as Representative Glass reports broad banker cooperation and a potential extra session bill introduction March 13 includes Sir Edmund Walker of Bank of Montreal.
William J. Bryan rejected Miami reports that he would accept the Secretary of State post in a Wilson administration. He said Alexander of Trenton did not visit him on political business and that neither he nor President-elect Wilson should be held to statements from others. He added he would issue or withhold statements as he sees fit.
A stormy hearing before the legislative committee on towns debated whether Mattapoisett town constable posted last August the notice for a town meeting to adopt a water system. Witnesses argued over posting, with the constable unsure if wind or distance erased the notice. A validation act is expected to pass.
Marine T. Krepps aged 95 died in Washington of heart failure. He claimed to be the world's oldest Odd Fellow, with 73 years in the order.
Cipriano Castro former president of Venezuela was denied admission to the United States as a visitor by Secretary Nagel. His refusal to answer whether he aided in the Paredez killing led to his deportation order.
Cabinet minister cites that declining to answer can count as conduct admitting crime. Nagel notes Castro murder of Paredez not political. alien must answer admissibility questions or immigration service may adjourn. State Department action aided Castro’s probable admission. former Venezuelan president’s status as leverage. Includes Mrs Gage’s case of mistaken identity with her two husbands and a Bucksport letter confirming a living George Ames.
Mayor J Edward Barry of Cambridge drew laughs as the “original unkissed man” at a St Johns Institute minstrel show in Institute Hall. He spoke of a third-term engagement and jokingly hinted at an engagement, while fellow aspirants John T Shea and Timothy W Goode entertained with monologue on woman suffrage and political jabs. Master Fred Williams sang to encore.
A $15000 contribution from Philadelphia to support Irish home rule was forwarded to John B. Redmond M P John Fitzgibbon M P and Patrick O Donnell D D by Thomas B Fitzpatrick national treasurer of the United Irish League. The funds come from recent league activity in the United States and form part of Pennsylvania’s larger donations to Ireland.
Mrs Bowmen of Water town shares a letter describing Renova as a cure for intemperance. The note claims a husband remained sober after two bottles and urges readers to obtain Renova samples to test its effect. The pitch targets women seeking to reform spouses.
Albert J. Gage of Standish files suit to annul his marriage to Winifred E. Gage of East Boston after learning her first husband was still alive. Mrs. Gage will not contest the suit.
President Taft will be honored with a gold peace medal at a peace testimonial in New York on Feb 22, in a dinner and reception by the American Peace and Arbitration League. Joseph H Choate will present the medal for the National Institute of Social Sciences.
Thirty three organizations across the country unite to honor the President, marking a nationwide civic peace initiative. The event gathers groups from various regions to pay tribute and support the presidency’s public service goals.
A gold loving cup about 26 inches high will be presented to William F. Mc Combs chairman of the Democratic national committee next Wednesday afternoon at Democratic national headquarters in New York. Norman E. Mack former national chairman will give the presentation speech for the national committee and Henry Morgenthau will represent the campaign committee.
Joseph L. Hirshman, a travelling salesman, was arrested at the Quincy House by Police Inspectors Burke and Lynch on January 10 and held for the grand jury by United States Commissioner Hayes on a charge of fraudulent use of the mails.
Mrs Calista Robinson Jones former national president of the Women's Relief Corps and past Vermont state leader died at her Bradford home after a brief illness. She was 78 and survived by one daughter Mrs David F Conant of Bradford.
Mrs. Estella Denehy of Moulton Street Charlestown married Rob ert McCormack a Bunker Hill resident at St Catherine's Church. The bridal party then dined at Hotel Touraine and will reside at 183 Chelsea Street Charlestown after April 1. A cough drops advertisement follows.
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