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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1905
Page
10
The semicolon bill failed 126 to 83 in the House and faces possible reconsideration led by Rep Thomas L. Davis. Supporters argued for repealing liquor restrictions in hotels, while opponents cited graft concerns and limited backing beyond a few hotels and traveling salesmen.
A riot and fight at the L railroad surface station near the North terminal last night drew two Division 3 officers. A drunken man was arrested, a crowd taunted the officers, one man tried to free the detainee, a starter used a switch stick, and a second officer arrived to restore order and arrest the assailant.
Thomas Allman 75 of 85 Waltham Street South End slipped on ice at the corner of Washington and Waltham last night. He suffered a facial cut and concussion of the brain and is reported out of danger at City Hospital in a day or two.
Representative Schofield led the Democratic push as the labor committee voted six to three to report adversely on the picketing legalization bill. The motion then shifted to choosing a branch to report back to the Senate, which appeared headed for defeat. Schofield warned the bill would return this year despite the setback and planned a strong fight when concurrence comes. The session also heard Springfield Board of Trade proposals allowing stores to hire women and minors over 58 hours in the Christmas period, facing stiff labor opposition.
In a Bristol Senate session Senator Reed spoke against accepting the adverse committee report on Henry B. Wood's petition seeking legislation to authorize savings banks to place deposits on interest monthly or bimonthly.
Representative J Frank O Hare appeared before the committee on harbors and public lands to advocate a bill for a dry dock at Commonwealth flats South Boston. He said it would increase property value while the harbor and land commissioners reported against the project in their annual report.
The metropolitan affairs committee heard Representative March G Bennett's scheme to form a metropolitan council for water sewer and park districts. The bill would vest veto power in the district council over legislative measures and include cities within a ten mile limit of Boston with Boston allotted 22 seats on the district council. Assistant City Solicitor Spring said Mayor Collins viewed the measure as beneficial.
Boynton spoke before the street railways committee advocating incorporation of the Boston Quincy Fall River Bicycle Electric Railway Co with a route from Dudley Street Boston to Fall River via Quincy Braintree Holbrook Brockton Baston Bridgewater and Taunton. Capital stock set at 5 million dollars and a 1 million dollar state appropriation requested to build the segment Boston to Brockton.
The railroads committee held a State House hearing on a bill authorizing the sale of the New England railroad to the New York New Haven and Hartford system. Terms hinge on director agreement and approvals by railroad commissioners and shareholders. Francis E Welch spoke for minority stockholders, resisting selling his stock and questioning the supposed savings for the buyer.
Governor Douglas and Lieutenant Governor Guild plan to vote to remove General Miles from the extraordinary funds totaling $1600, the amount Congress will withhold. Close associates say General Miles strongly resists the action.
The article describes Washington street chaotic with trenches, derricks, red flags, and crowded crossings as subway and street alterations unfold. Pedestrians endure jostling, traffic delays, and altered fashion as theater crowds pass, while a passerby compares the scene to a historic mining boom. The piece lampoons planners and comments on urban change in Boston.
Public lighting committee hearing on gas issues was halted by riotous scenes as 300 plus people clashed outside and inside the room. Senator Moseley adjourned to 10:30 amid jeers while figures like Thomas W. Lawson and John B. Moran drew applause and demands for details on gas consolidation and capitalization.
Eight year old Dennis Hardman of 291 Metropolitan Avenue was injured when tangled in wagon wheel spokes. He sustained a compound fracture of the left thigh and was taken to City Hospital.
Harvard's Professor T N Carver and Harry Lloyd debated open shop versus closed shop at Wells Memorial Institute. Carver warned that unions may evolve into labor trusts and opposed closed shops and protectionism while Lloyd argued workers must align with trade interests and support a minimum wage floor for the poorest, noting unions do not seek universal wage hikes or output restriction.
Labor leader Frank K. Foster told the legislative committee that party platforms favor direct public questions. The bill would submit city town or state issues to voters via petitions signed by 10 percent of local voters or 6 percent of state registrants. Henry Sterling sponsors for the State Federation of Labor with endorsements from Washburn and others. No opposition was voiced.
The Cigarmakers' union label committee organized 10000 souvenir ash trays and signs bearing the Sign Writers' Union label. Cards were sent to all Boston unions and state Central Labor unions listing legislative hearings and urging influence on bills for organized labor. The Electrical Workers' Union warned against bogus dance tickets. Plumbers' Union heard tuberculosis experts and urged a municipal hospital for consumption. Bridge and Structural Iron Workers' International president Frank Buchanan spoke to Electrical Workers' Union helpers.
Watertown Italian Angelo Mascaro, injured in a Sunday stabbing and shooting affray, lies at death's door in Watertown. Derando, the suspect, was held at Waltham court for a Friday appearance as Mascaro's injuries determine the case's outcome.
Inspectors Bill Burke and Harry Pierce arrested Charles E. Simmons after a days long search in a Columbus Avenue residence. Simmons is being taken to Montpelier Vermont officials and is charged with larceny.
A New York socialite argues Venus de Milo would fail against the modern Boston society woman in beauty and motherhood. She contends today’s women are highly strung with mental and emotional life shaping looks and talk, making Greek ideals seem gauche.
The 27th annual grand lodge session of the A. O. U. W. opened with delegates from Maine New Hampshire and Vermont. The code of laws set independence of the New England branch from the supreme lodge. Grand Master Symonds urged forming a women's auxiliary and moving the conclave to June. He proposed a level graded rate and an actuarial study by a beneficiary commission. Receipts and funds are detailed. officers were nominated for the next year and a banquet capped the day with remarks by Lt. Gov. Curtis Guild Jr.
Edward Baro lies in critical condition at Massachusetts General Hospital after allegedly entering Miss Ottilene Alderman's bedroom the night he was shot. Police Chief Charles H. Franks notes Baro’s health and mind are deteriorating, with no clear decision on arrest while Baro’s movements and story align with collected evidence.
The Bunker Hall Democratic club hosts its sixth annual ball at Canley Hall in Charles toon on Friday evening. The club ranks among the city’s leading Democratic organizations.
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