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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1914
Page
6
Report from Polis dated January 30 describes disorder at the convention of the United Mine Workers of America. Duncan McDonald, secretary of the Illinois Miners, cites Samuel Gompers and the American Federation of Labor as supportive voices amid tensions over finances and leadership, with President of the Western Federation of Miners Charles commenting on potential Michigan issues.
At Seattle the delegates clashed as Samuel Gompers, accused by McDonald of drunkenness, defended himself amid sharp exchanges. The assembly reaffirmed woman suffrage support, debated reducing representation, and rejected a clause barring miners from affiliated unions. Moyer and others pressed for fair hearing while the controversy over funding and the miners’ assessment continued.
The 10th annual banquet for Continental Clothing House staff was held at the Thorn dike Hotel on Thursday night. Guests included President Charles H. Olmstead Vice President and GM Ernest F. Lovejoy and treasurer Charles R. Talbot. Toastmaster Francis J. Shelley praised the workers and loyalty as key to the firm’s success.
A despatch from Bluefields Nicaragua reports a large fire burning in the city as of tonight, with authorities detailing extensive damage and ongoing efforts to control the blaze.
A 1913 New Haven legal fee inquiry shows Wardwell, Innes, and Wardwell firm members paid large retainers for work on railroad matters. Testimony details retainer arrangements with Timothy Byrnes, limited disclosed tasks, and questions of potential conflicts while serving on public bodies.
Wardwell explains a thwarted Gas House sale that cost him about 25000 in potential commissions. He cites 1911 1912 battles over La Follette seamen’s bill and work on electrifying the Boston Providence line with Edison and Connecticut Power Company. He says he had the largest legislative practice in the state but retired after being informally courted. The hearing adjourned with witnesses exhausted.
Joseph A. Conroy director of the Port of Boston at a banquet asserts that the $9,000,000 allocated for port improvements will bring profits to the city. He contrasts with $25,000,000 spent on Metropolitan Park system and city parks which he says imposes taxes without direct dollar gains. Others discuss the Owen bill and Boston’s role as a commercial and educational hub.
Frank MacParlin 26 of 5 Freeman street Sandwich Massachusetts was rushed by special train at 8 30 pm to South station after falling from a freight train while hurrying to Barnstable to see his fiancee His life hung in the balance as doctors at Relief Hospital amputated his right leg below the knee to save him The ambulance met the train and he was operated on shortly after arrival Dr William Brickley performed the surgery
Senator Jim Timilty of Ward 18 received a large bouquet from Senate colleagues after his election as president of the Boston Democratic city committee. A mock session followed as Senator Edward Fisher led with the gavel and Senator Walter McLane named Clarence Hobbs as sergeant-at-arms.
Resolutions in memory of Samuel B Capen president of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions were adopted at Bangor Theological Seminary during Convocation week. Capen died in China as announced today.
Congressman Robert G. Bremner of New Jersey is reported much better after a minor setback at the Baltimore sanatorium where he is undergoing radium cancer treatment. Attending physician says reports of his death are groundless.
Over 800 attended the Boot and Shoe Workers Union Local No 229 annual dance at Paul Revere Hall Mechanics' Building after a preceding concert. Attendees came from unions across New England. The grand march was led by Charles Isa Baine, secretary, and Miss Sadie Dorsey.
Charges filed a year ago against United States Judge George W Ray of Norwich were withdrawn at the New York State Bar Association meeting. The Cayuga County Bar Association had accused him of undue severity with a young attorney during a trial in Auburn about two years earlier.
Fire Commissioner Cole announced yesterday the appointment of two district chiefs two captains and two lieutenants to fill vacancies from the retirements of Edwin A Perkins and John T Byron. The appointments follow civil service regulations with salaries of 3000 2000 and 1800 dollars respectively.
The Fire Commissioner disclosed transfers of five privates and 10 superior officers plus three new hires and two reinstatements. New district chiefs are Captain William Coulter and Captain Walter M. McLean. new captains are Lieutenant Victor H. Richer and Lieutenant Frederick F. Leary. new lieutenants are Frederick R. Brophy and Daniel J. Hurley. Retirement honors were paid to District Chiefs Perkins and Byron, with Perkins moving to acting deputy chief before retirement.
Mrs James J Storrow driving a limousine on Worcester street in Wellesley Hills collided with an outbound vehicle. Miss Alice Sandiford, a guest, was seriously cut about the face and head and was taken to Newton Hospital.
Mrs Storrow traveling to Framingham in a limousine with Miss Alice Sandiford from Cambridge encountered a muddy steep crossing near car barns. A Worcester bound electric car struck the vehicle as it crossed tracks, knocking off a rear wheel and injuring Miss Sandiford who broke a window. Mrs Storrow blamed herself for the collision.
Patrolman James A. McCormack of the Broadway station in South Boston failed to appear in court after an alarm clock failed to ring. He pled guilty to neglect of duty and Commissioner O'Meara placed the matter on file following a board hearing led by Captains Kimball, Driscoll, and Rowley.
King George and Queen Mary will pay a state visit to President Poincare in Paris in April.
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