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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1914
Page
2
Hon. Wilfred H. Schoff secretary of the Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association urged Boston to fully utilize its connection with the Coastwise and barge canal systems in a Faneuil Hall address backed by the Massachusetts Real Estate Exchange.
The speaker described progress in canal systems from Florida to Cape Cod, emphasizing their value for interstate traffic. He predicted vast growth for New England ports as northern terminals in protected waterways from the coast to the Mississippi and beyond. John J. Martin presided and introduced the speaker.
The City Council again deferred action on the proposed $2,000,000 ten year street gas lighting contract. They voted to require the gas company to include a five year termination option upon Mayor notification and to obtain concessions on lamp testing and arbitration terms.
The council approved a special meeting set for Thursday at 1 PM to reexamine the contract. Doubts linger about approval if changes meet councillor objections and questions arise on legality. Corporation Counsel Sullivan outlined possible legal paths to secure the desired results.
A proposed bill would unite Commonwealth Electric Railway with Boston Elevated, Bay State Street Railway, and related lines. It outlines capital increases, stockholder votes, track upgrades to standard gauge, and a seven eighths of one percent excise tax to benefit cities. The measure aims to create financial and operating unity for metropolitan transit and may raise future fares.
Mrs Annie B DeWitt of 327 East Eagle street East Boston swallowed several bichloride of mercury tablets last night. She was removed to East Boston Relief Hospital where her condition was not serious. Despondency over family matters was cited as the cause.
For months we have prepared this Premier Day in Boston to show R. H. White Co. offers unmatched values. Materials and labor costs are high yet the sale promises several new 1914 Summer wash dresses for the price of a single dress. The Second Floor is enlarged for this event.
The Supreme Court of the United States reviewed Harry K. Thaw's bail request as New York seeks to return him from New Hampshire to face charges in Pennsylvania. Chief Justice White gave New York until Friday to file opposition briefs, with a possible ruling next Monday as the term ends. Stone argued Thaw is needed to testify in his father’s estate settlement.
Fire at Sudbury and Harvard streets destroyed a long standing brick house causing $5000 damage. Passers by alerted residents Mr and Mrs Abbott aged over 65 were saved, Dr Prainer and B McCrove carried out Mrs Stearns and Hazel, while Carl Stearns was saved after clinging to a sill. Abbott, an old time Socialist, known statewide, was rescued.
Funeral services for William H. Fleming aged 62 of F. H. Prince & Co. bankers and brokers Ames Building will be at Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Born in Cambridge he spent 30 years with the firm and lived at 15 Blagden Street Back Bay. Widower and son in law of Richard Hapgood formerly with Boston Elevated.
Mayor Curley addressed the School of Commerce and Finance of the Boston M C A urging cooperation to achieve the lowest tax rate of any U S city. He outlined aims to cut city costs, systematize real estate taxation, and run an efficient economical municipal administration.
The Quincy Council K of P marked its 20th anniversary in Colonial Ays Quincy with a banquet and entertainment. State Deputy Louis A. Watson District Deputy and State Secretary-elect Daniel J. GallagherRev. John J. Coan and Hon. William S. McNary attended. John J. McAnarney, first grand knight, served as toastmaster.
At a Park Street Church dinner, Rev A Z Conrad declared the state fails as the mother of homeless children. He argued only personal care and religious influence from institutions like Mt Hope home can solve the problem. The event featured readings by ten Mt Hope children and remarks by board leaders and clergy.
Patrick R. Hurley aged 4 of 173 Paris Street Fast Boston was seriously injured yesterday afternoon after falling 20 feet from a pillar at Franklin Park Zoo while at work. He suffered three broken ribs scalp injuries and possible internal injuries.
Dr. Francis Bishop Harrington of 201 Beacon Street died yesterday at Corey Hill Hospital after an operation. He had a prior Panama illness in 1911 and remained in practice until recently. A leading Boston surgeon, he served with Massachusetts General and Peter Bent Brigham hospitals and operated on Senator Lodge last fall. Born in Salem August 15 1854, he was Tufts 1877 and Harvard Medical School 1881 graduate, a Harvard Medical School lecturer and medical journal contributor. He belonged to medical circles in New England.
In 1882 Dr Harrington wed Abbie Josephine Ruggles and is survived by two daughters Ruth Harrington and Mrs Arthur H Brooks. The legacy connects Mass Medical Society Boston Society of Medical Sciences Obstetrical Society of Boston Boston Medical Library and St Botolph and Harvard clubs.
Physicians use El Rado in labs and thousands of women report effective hair removal. The liquid claims to dissolve hair instantly without harm, leaving skin smooth and lighter. Available in 50c and 1.00 bottles from Pilgrim Mfg Co New York with money back guarantee.
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