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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1912
Page
2
The New Hampshire constitutional convention finished its work and approved amendments on legislative representation. It proposes 36 Senate members based on population districts instead of 24 and will adjourn tomorrow.
A brief legislative note indicates a provision or section that also covers 240 members of the House. The fragment references a fixed member count likely tied to a standard size or mandated limit within the bill. Further context is needed to confirm the full scope and implications.
The convention approved a plan to elect the House by a town system with 600 population as the base and an extra seat for each 1800 in population. It also favored allowing a direct tax on income of public service corporations, while rejecting amendments to change how the constitution could be amended.
J R Whipple Boston hotel proprietor who died June 15 left no will. Edgar Pierce of Falmouth, his son in law, seeks administration papers. Next of kin include his wife Mrs Rose G Whipple of 333 Commonwealth Avenue and daughter Mrs Lizzie May Whipple Pierce of Boston and Falmouth.
On the charge of unlawfully soliciting money two striking conductors David A. Thompson and William J. Mahoney were arraigned before Judge Bragg yesterday in Charlestown court. Each pleaded not guilty and the case was continued for disposition until June 24.
About 25 000 Boston retail clerks will be allowed Saturday afternoon half days for the rest of the summer if dealers follow the Retail Trade Board plan. Closing hour is set at one o clock from today through September 18.
A brief note states workers gain a half hour reduction in daily hours, with the change affecting shift lengths and break times. The item emphasizes the shift adjustment without naming company or location.
The shift to 6 pm closings begins this week with most stores ending at 6 rather than 5 30. The earlier closures start later than last year but create the same pattern of short days by extending the period a few days into September.
June 21, Gloucester. Lawrence Powers menacingly warned officers to smash the door, then allowed a liquor search warrant to be executed. Inspector Sullivan presented the warrant and acted under its authority as city marshal and Officer Chapman assisted. Percy the mechanical man of the Sunday Post promises trouble for Professor Wagner tomorrow.
Lively protests expected as Mayor Fitzgerald opens a hearing on Commissioner Rourke’s plan to raise motor car and wagon rates for the East Boston ferry.
The commissioner proposes raising auto rates from six to 15 cents for cars under 11 feet and 18 cents for longer ones, plus a one cent per occupant surcharge. Wagon rates rise from two to five cents. Businesmen push for one cent for all wagons while the National Automobile Association criticizes the disparity, pledging to oppose at the hearing. Mayor Fitzgerald delays action pending public hearing after his Baltimore trip.
Today a commemorative event marks the Old Gibbons elm at Thornton station. Captain Appleton of the Ancients will plant a young elm 100 feet from the old tree with a spade partly from the original. Delegations from Artillery, Grand Army, and local associations join a procession to Thornton station for addresses and a poem before the planting.
Washington June 21 The House judiciary committee voted unanimously to report articles of impeachment against Judge Robert W Archbald of the Commerce Court over alleged misconduct linked to a calm bank transaction with the Erie railroad The report will be issued in the week of July 1 Also the Interstate Commerce Commission ruled for Marion Coal Co in its case against Lackawanna railroad W P Boland coal company president wrote the impeachment charges against Archbald
In a desperate revolver battle between black suspects and police reserves on June 21 in Memphis, patrolman John M. Taylor was killed and several officers wounded. One suspect was arrested and others escaped. the gang is believed to be streetcar hold-up men active in suburban districts.
S&S H Harrison Co advertises blue serge suits priced at $9.75 to beat $18 and $20 options. Headquarters at 662 to 672 Washington St. offering the Harko for $12.60 each.
The 17th annual National Association of Credit Men closed with Massachusetts Congressmen Ernest W. Roberts and John W. Weeks speaking on Federal Incorporation and Banking Monetary Reform. Fred R. Salisbury of Minneapolis was elected president, Charles E. Meek first vice president, and Enoch Rauh second vice president. The group then attended the Pops at Symphony Hall with Pittsburgh Glee Club selections.
The will of Professor William Watson Goodwin of Harvard University, who died June 15, leaves $16 000 to Harvard to found a fellowship for a graduate student in classical literature or archeology. The fellowship income is recommended at $600 yearly, with the department allowed to adjust.
Another sign of rapid growth at Walt's Clothier on the corner of Hanover and Portland streets a new sign writer has joined the team to expand advertising and storefront visibility.
The Second Church Society Congregational Unitarian will erect a new church at Beacon Street and Audubon Road Fenway on the northeast corner. The edifice is expected to be ready for services by October 1913.
Announcement confirms the society plans to establish a standalone presence after razing the Bolyston Street building at Copley Square. The old structure is being cleared with a July 1 contract deadline, and plans for a new edifice remain unsettled as two brick houses are slated for demolition on the new site.
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