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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1915
Page
8
Chairman Cole announces the Boston Industrial Development Board will not aid nightly park screenings unless slides on child labor are removed. He says Massachusetts should wait for other states to move closer to its stance on labor law changes.
Harbor commissioners prepare to open bids for three major Cape Cod basins. Dennis Harbor 300 feet, Wellfleet Harbor 250 by 400 feet, Barnstable Harbor 150 by 200 feet. Dredging planned at Wellfleet 2400 feet and at Barnstable 2050 feet.
750 South End youngsters from St James parish Church of Our Lady of Pompeii and Alexander Peckham Associates sail from Rowe's wharf at 8 30 a m on the Naguasket steamers for a harbor trip to Bumpkin Island. A picnic program follows with 30 attendants a policeman and Joseph Leonard as master of ceremonies ensuring smooth flow.
A special Medford Board of Aldermen meeting will examine a 30 day dog muzzle rule. Mayor Haines planned to send a communication urging approval of the measure at tonight's session.
Georgia prison commission exonerates Warden Smith after investigation of the Milledgeville attack on Leo M. Frank. No decision on William Creen, the convict who slashed Frank’s throat.
George Ripley Stetson, longtime public figure in New Bedford, former president and general manager of the New Bedford Gas and Edison Light Co, died today at 78 after a long career in city service and utilities.
The George R. Smith, aground at Southwest Harbor Maine, was floated today. She was filled with water and towed by a tug to Rockland for hauling out on the marine railway.
Giacomo Buono and Guiseppe Corrao, part of a dory fishing fleet, attracted attention at the wharf yesterday by using their right toes to grip and hold torn sections of nets while sewing. They stretched the net between teeth and toes and worked bobbins with practiced skill on the big pier.
The City Hospital staff was expanded with the appointment of Dr J M Thompson by Superintendent John J Dowling and approved by President Shuman and the board of trustees. A Harvard graduate, he brings hospital and state institution experience and began duties yesterday.
Insurance companies in this state have not chosen a manager for the new rate making bureau. Representatives from 23 companies met at the State House and conducted five ballots without reaching a decision.
Samuel Goodman aged 19 of 5 Anderson Street died after falling from the roof of a four story brick building at 48 Auburn Street while working there early yesterday.
George Howe of Mount Desert Maine seeks a court distribution of estate assets. The 4000 annual sums for each of his two widows exceed needs, while about 300000 from a 400000 cash and securities portfolio and a 187000 mortgage on 78 and 80 Devonshire street could be released for distribution to Elizabeth S. Colton Sydney H Bradford Susanna B. Howe and Howe himself.
The battleship Georgia arrived at the Charlestown navy yard yesterday afternoon. Her commander is Captain Joseph W. Oman. The vessel will remain here about a month for repairs.
Providence Rhode Island July 2 The board of arbitrators opened hearings in the dispute between the street railway company and its employees. President A E Potter the only witness examined spoke on officer salaries. Union counsel Vahey said the testimony would be used to compare with worker wages to judge if the company can pay higher salaries. Hearings are expected to last two or three weeks.
New England shippers gain another opening to ship directly to ports in the Argentine Republic. The Houston line will attempt to establish a route from here to Buenos Ayres. The British steamer Hellenes, arrived from South America, will carry the first cargo within days.
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