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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1912
Page
7
June 2 report notes NH residents debating whether the State Tax Commission will adopt a spotter system like the License Commission as it overhauls the tax assessing methods devised by Governor Robert P. Bass and the 1911 Legislature.
The commission has halted assessor work in Portsmouth Dover Keene and Pittsfield causing citizen ire. Portsmouth officials were summoned to Concord by auto for urgent explanations. Ex Sheriff Nathaniel Doane of Hillsboro quietly joined the assessors inciting further protest. Tax and police commissions face criticism as calls for Home Rule grow and lawmakers consider abolishing some commissions in 1913.
The George f Borup, a small motor craft used by Donald McMillan of Admiral Peary's pole party and Joshua Small of Medford, is expected in Portland today for a Labrador voyage to gather scientific data for the Crocker Land expedition next spring. The Boston Harbor departure followed a Medford launch on the Mystic River.
Abel R Kiviat of the Irish American A C won the 1500 metre handicap in 3 56 4 5 from scratch and set a new world amateur mark beating his time from last Sunday by 295 seconds. James Duncan unattached set a discus record with 145 feet 9 12 inches from a seven foot circle, surpassing Martin Sheridan's 141 feet last year.
Cardinal OConnell returned to St Josephs Medford yesterday and dedicated the parish church. He had labored there as a young priest after his ordination and was assisted by monsignors and priests formerly connected with the parish.
The ceremony at St. Joseph's Church West End includes Cardinal, Rt. Rev. Mgr. Moriarty and Rev. Glynn. More than 2000 confirmands and adults receive rites as Father Flanagan and others welcome the visitors. Sermon denounces Socialism and anti Christian philosophy while praising Catholic civilization.
Paul Brennan of Malden is aided by Rev. D. J. Carney of St Marys Melrose deacon Rev. Peter C. Quinn of Jamaica Plain sub deacon and Rev. William J. Casey Malden master of ceremonies The Rev Mortimer E. Twomey of St Eulalias South Boston preached the sermon.
The US cruiser Chester sails from the Philadelphia Navy Yard for north Atlantic patrol near icebergs. She relieves the Birmingham and carries many delicate water measuring instruments. Three Bureau of Standards officers accompany to oversee the equipment.
The Rev John P Grady son of the late Major P J Grady celebrated his first public mass at St Marys Star of the Sea Church East Boston The church was crowded with relatives and friends The service featured Father McDonough as deacon and Father Millard as sub deacon The sermon on The Priesthood was delivered by Father McDonough After mass Father Grady gave blessings to several hundred attendees.
Quincy police and Old Colony Street Railway Company plan special officers for late cars on the Houghs Neck line after repeated reports of rowdy behavior and assaults on passengers from Quincy station to the shore. A Post Island resident was struck off a car and injured. police say arrests will occur to curb the trouble.
Rockland Me June 2 The new battleship Arkansas arrived from New York for builder's acceptance trials to be held next week on the run up the coast the ship reached contract speed of 2012 knots without difficulty Standardization trials will be held Tuesday.
Early morning crash on Revere Beach boulevard involved a new $3800 car owned by Joseph Doherty of Cambridge. Chauffeur George Hutchinson suffered a deep head cut while two companions William Reed and Charles E Haymen escaped with minor bruises. All three were later found by police and charged with drunkenness.
Hutchinson 20 of Cambridge faces drunkenness and operating under the influence after an automobile crash near the Point of Pines. Reed and Haymen, both 20 and Cambridge residents, were booked for drunkenness. The car was set ablaze and tools and lanterns stolen while police pursued suspects. All three were taken to Central station. arraignment planned for this morning.
A Columbia University laboratory helper and four law students were arraigned in Police Court on grand and petty larceny charges. Leroy Hananka allegedly absconded with $700 entrusted for stock purchases, while the laboratory assistant is accused of stealing platinum capsules and crucibles from Havemeyer Hall. Both await further hearings.
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