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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1913
Page
6
President elect Wilson argues a conflict between American democracy and a governance by big finance. He criticizes Hamiltonian economics and the dominance of bankers manufacturers and railroad masters in shaping tariff currency and policy decisions.
A speaker argues that prosperity has been captured by a ruling class and monopolies. He calls to return government to the people, reject guardianship, and empower citizens to control tariff currency and conservation policy. He warns against outside trustees and urges direct popular oversight.
Commissioner Cole urged treating the metropolitan district as one fire district with unified protections and inspections. He cited Boston’s lack of a Fire Prevention Bureau and urged metal frames wire glass protection and fire alarms across districts to prevent fire spread and reduce losses. He noted hydrant and water issues with the Boston and Maine line and argued a Fire Prevention Bureau would pay for itself.
At a Metal Trades Council meeting in Electa Hall Quincy the group urged Fore River Shipbuilding to meet their wage scale demands within a week or 3600 workers at the plant will strike within that period.
Twelve men from each union will meet company officials to attempt a final adjustment to the contract-piece and bonus system. The I W W is rumored to back the group though leader Caleb F. Howard says he cannot pledge support now. Workers say the present pay scheme is insufficient and have held several meetings seeking action, with a last chance to negotiate.
Major Charles H. Cole fire commissioner testifies before the metropolitan affairs committee that Boston’s fire district suffered a 4.5 million dollar loss, about 3.09 dollars per capita annually, higher than Chicago New York Philadelphia and Europe. He says the system is wrong and calls for centralized control under a single head.
John P. Murphy aged 60 a retired milk dealer of 35 Freeport Street Dorchester died after a fall at his home last evening Metropolitan Medical Examiner said the death was due to a fractured skull. He had told relatives he felt all right on two occasions before collapsing.
General Rosalie Jones leads a 250 mile suffrage march into Washington with an enthusiastic escort crowding Pennsylvania Avenue from the Capitol to the Treasury Building. Police clear a path as supporters greet the hikers before they rest and address the gathered suffrage workers. Anti suffrage leaders hold a separate meeting denouncing the movement.
The Boston Association of Smith College Alumnae staged All of a Sudden Peggy at Jordan Hall last night. A large audience attended as funds from the performance support the Million Dollar Endowment Fund drive.
Washington report notes Representative Taylor leads push in District of Columbia committee as bill favors suspending streetcar service on Pennsylvania Avenue between 3 and 5 PM next Monday aiding the suffrage march.
Miss Bronson declares democracy faces its greatest test in cities and that granting women the vote worsens election problems. She cites that less than 8 percent of women want the vote and denounces Mrs Pankhurst as a half insane woman.
New York report notes Mrs. Oliver L. Jones mother of "General" Rosalie Jones, famed marching suffragist, joining anti suffrage party members on their trip to Washington.
Mrs. Judith Smith of East Boston a longtime suffrage leader and co worker with Lucy Stone and Julia Ward Howe has agreed to travel to Washington to take part in the suffragist demonstration despite being in her 92d year.
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