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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1914
Page
18
A letter from the Boston Work Horse Relief Association to parade drivers warns of stolen horse shields and urges owners to monitor shields on harnesses. It calls for grooming, clean harnesses, and readiness to assist, signed by President Henry C. Merwin and Secretary Lewis A. Armistead.
Representative Thomas A. Niland of East Boston, a candidate in the tenth district, issued a statement outlining his platform last evening. He emphasized priorities likely to appeal to local voters and outlined plans for his congressional bid.
The speaker argues for social and economic reform and denounces corporate malfeasance by wealth interests. He asserts unique aims of government ownership of public utilities and advocates justice for the working masses in wealth creation and distribution.
Governor Walsh spent yesterday making executive appointments ahead of tomorrow's executive council meeting. Later, the governor and Lieutenant-Governor Barry traveled to Bridgewater for a public meeting led by Progressive candidate Representative Cleaveland Chandler.
The governor aims to form the new Commission on Economy and Efficiency with a three person board naming two Democrats and one Republican. Possible members include William S. McNary, John H. Mack, and Lombard Williams with Thomas W. White as prospective chairman. A license commissioner race to replace Fowler sparks liberal reform clashes and a compromise outcome is expected. The governor plans Cape Cod canal travel and talks with Governor Glynn at South Station tomorrow.
Langzillo of the North End was fined 25 dollars in Municipal Court for driving a horse with a damaged back on Kilby Street. The horse was found blanketed on a hot afternoon and walked feebly. The driver was jailed in default until the fine was paid.
The Merrimac River steamer Turtle traveling from Salisbury Beach toward Haverhill was disabled by a blown steam pipe off Newburyport today. A small number of passengers were aboard. all landed safely by the vessel's boats. No injuries occurred and damage was minimal.
Milwaukee Wisconsin July 28 The Loyal Order of Moose discussed strict control over Moose club houses and ban buffets in dry state clubs while wet state clubs remain under lodge jurisdiction The convention also pushed enforcement of the no treating law and proposed expelling members who reject religious or governmental creeds Action restricted women from using the Moose name and a large membership rise was reported by Director General James G Davis.
At a joint Emmett Celtic Club and Irish National Foresters session in A. O. H. Halil Somerville, members voted to send 20 to John Redmond for Ireland's volunteer movement. Over 250 native Irish volunteers pledged to sail on 24 hours notice, with expenses covered, under officers from the Ninth Regiment, Spanish American War veterans.
Dorchester merchants and real estate brokers in the Trade Association will close most businesses for an annual outing. More than 300 men will travel by 100 decorated autos, with a brass band leading a parade through Dorchester streets to Nantasket, plus a baseball game and shore dinner. The fourth annual event aims to boost district cohesion and future improvements. Executive committee: A. M. Johnson chair, John J. Dailey secretary, John W. Douse treasurer.
In Pattersonville New York Charles B Henry a farming laborer shot and seriously wounded Mrs Simon N Putnam then killed her husband T Henry a truck gardener hours later in Schenectady Henry admitted the crime after arrest Police say he had been drinking heavily and that his wife lived with the Putnams.
The Continental announces a clearance sale of its new Manhattan Shirts with discounts across sizes. Prices drop from $1.50 to $5 shirts, with sale figures ranging from $1.15 to $3.55. Be on hand for first choice at Washington and Boylston.
President Wilson weighs Chief Justice John B. Winslow of the Wisconsin Supreme Court for the U S Supreme Court vacancy. The decision would place Winslow in the federal high court pending Senate action.
The Continental Clothing House on Washington and Boylston streets announces a markdown sale of Manhattan shirts starting Thursday July 30. Shirts range from $1.18 to $5.00 with new stock this season and emphasis on the best selection in Boston.
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