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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1917
Page
5
Secretary McAdoo submitted a draft bill to the House today proposing an extension to aid the islands government. He said the move would stimulate markets for island products and enable freer exchange of commodities between the islands and the continental United States.
Acting for the Finance Commission, Henry F. Hurlburt will appeal to the Supreme Court tomorrow for an order to compel Francis L. Daly to produce the Daly Plumbing Supply Company books for inspection. Daly’s firm was once part of Mayor Curley’s business interests.
Edwin J. Fitzgerald may be ordered to reveal the two clients he represented in the Oakmount land sale in Jamaica Plain. Daly and Fitzgerald face possible contempt as the Supreme Court order to produce bond business documents is reviewed. Vice President Hobbs testifies on surety rates. Norris, Shapiro, and Rockman figures emerge in related real estate dealings.
A Suffolk County Superior Court jury acquitted Harry W. Delano of four serious automobile law violations after a high profile appeal from the District Court. Delano faced punishments including liquor operation, endangering the public, failing to stop for a uniformed officer, and lacking a license. The jury swiftly found him not guilty on the endangering charge after ruling no traffic or persons were in danger during the chase in Back Bay. Delano’s defense asserted misidentification and misperception amid morning darkness and gunfire.
James A. Keown of Boston files a bill in equity to stop Special Justice Connolly of the Wal tham court from hearing more evidence in a suit over ownership of articles. He questions his marriage to Mary E. Keown and alleges she took items from the Fagan estate and a Lynn trust declaration. The case is set for the first week in August.
The College of Business Administration announced a free training course for younger clerks to fill vacancies due to enlistment or drafting of older workers. A small fee will be charged for an optional conversational French course for those serving in France. Enrolment letters should be sent to T Lawrence Davis at 625 Boylston Street.
James Augustus Beatley longtime English High School German instructor and music head who formed the schools boys orchestra died at Boothbay Harbor Me in his 66th year. Born 1852 in Chelsea he graduated Harvard 1873 and began his career at Boston Latin School. He led the school orchestra and trained dozens of boys, while also directing a private family quartet.
Washington July 11 The administration aviation bill with large increases for the army air service will be reported from the military committee Friday and likely passed in the House Saturday. The committee agreed to reopen hearings tomorrow to hear Secretary Baker on general policies of the aviation programme.
Anna Eckerstrom 18 and George F. Ricker foreman are recovering from severe burns after a kettle believed to contain gasoline ignited at Babson Dow Factory, 60 Fulda Street. The blaze endangered about 25 girl employees as they escaped the burning room with at least one dress catching fire. Ricker and others sustained burns while aiding the victim. no factory damage reported.
Federal troops near Ellensburg Washington on July 11 arrested between 60 and 60 Industrial Workers of the World for interfering with crop harvesting and logging. The detainees will be brought to Ellensburg and placed in a stockade.
Miss Emily May Gleason marries Joseph Manning Perkins with a ceremony in Gleasondale. The service is led by Dr. Lemuel H. Marlin of Boston University assisted by Dr. Frank W. Collier of the American University in Washington, D. C. Local reports place the event on July 11.
Boston hotel owners and managers agreed to a one day off in seven without pay loss and union preference terms yesterday. The waiters' strike that began Tuesday morning is declared off, ending the dispute.
An advertisement extols Estes Park as a perfect summer getaway with wild flowers clear streams trout and mountain scenery within reach of Rocky Mountain National Park. It invites readers to request an illustrated pamphlet and map from Alex Stocks New England Passenger Agent B and Q Railroad Boston.
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