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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1917

Page

12

Adamson Law Decision Expected by Supreme Court

Washington March 5 Two score or more decisions are expected tomorrow from the Supreme Court after its recess. Opinions due tomorrow mark the first delivery since 1877 since the inaugural ceremonies occupied the court today. The Adamson railroad law constitutional question is among the anticipated rulings along with cases on the coal trust, the Appam prize ship, state workmen compensation laws, Oregon minimum wage and 10 hour day laws, and labor union rights.

Washington Supreme Court Reading Lehigh Coal Trust Appam Oregon

Florentine Madonna at Harvard Fogg Museum

A Florentine oil on panel tondo titled Madonna Adoring the Child by Piero di Lorenzo, once owned by Lorenzo di Medici, is on exhibition this week at Harvard University’s Fogg Museum. The work epitomizes 15th century Florentine painting and aligns with the museum’s Italian Renaissance program.

Lorenzo di Medici Fogg Art Museum Harvard Piero di Lorenzo

Ohio Senate Criticises the National Senate

The Ohio Senate adopted a resolution criticizing the National Senate for refusing to pass the armed neutrality bill as requested by President Wilson. A copy of the resolution was ordered sent to Congress.

Columbus, CO Ohio Senate Today National Senate Wilson Congress

Macy Finds Scant Good in Boston

A writer derides Boston as a place stuck in the past and mocks its culture and laughter. His critique appears in The Smart Set this month, urging writers to leave town rather than endure a city that flourishes in blue literature.

Macy Boston

Boston lambasts city life by John Macy critique

A Boston writer John Macy, an ex-newspaper man, delivers a sharp philippic on the city. He recalls a night of carousing with friends, mocks dining habits, and derides government, streets, and institutions. He attacks the Authors' Club, Harvard, the Public Library, and local culture with biting wit.

Boston Philippic John Macy Bostonian Mr. Macy Vhce Back Bay Authors’ Club of Boston Opera Macy Harvard University of Kansas Public Library Sargent Ned” Hunt

Catholic Church Notes Cambridgeport Mission and Lent Events

The Church of St Mary of the Annunciation Cambridgeport begins its two week parish mission on March 18 with separate weeks for women and men ending Palm Sunday April 1. Rev Martin Scott Lenten sermons weekly and Rev Christopher A Sullivan to deliver a St Patrick panegyric at 9 am mass March 17. Northern Middlesex Catholic Federation district convention Feb 11 at St Patrick's Hall Lowell led by Rev Francis Mullin. Cardinal O Connell expected at Knights of Columbus Somerville mass meeting March 18.

Church of St. Mary of the Annunciation Cambridgeport Martin Scott Church of the Immaculate Conception Harrison Avenue East Concord Street Christopher A. Sullivan S. J St. Patrick Middlesex County The Catholic Federation St. Patrick’s Hall Lowell Francis J. Mullin St. Michael’s Church Cardinal O'Connell Knights of Columbus Somerville Ernest Graham Guthrie Union Congregational Church Columbus Avenue West Newton Street

Winning Playlets Picked at Harvard

The Harvard Dramatic Club announced the winning playwrights in the annual playlet contest. Three students from Professor George P. Bakers class succeeded, with John R. Froome’s The Little Cards Mark W. Reed’s transfer of Property and Eleanor Hinkley’s The Reunion. The plays will be performed April 3 4 and 5 in Cambridge.

Harvard Dramatic Club George P. Baker John R. Froome Mark W. Reed Eleanor H. Hinkley The Dramatic Club Cambridge

Young Harvard Graduate Elected Braintree Tax Collector

Allen Lawson aged 22 of New Braintree, a Harvard College graduate, was yesterday elected tax collector of Braintree by 166 votes in a three candidate field. He is the youngest ever elected to the office in the town and thought to be the youngest tax collector in the state.

Lawson New Braintree Allen Lawson Harvard College Braintree

Fuller not for Mann as speaker

Congressman-elect Alvan T. Fuller of Malden denied reports he promised to back Mann for Speaker. He said he is inclined toward Lenroot and would prefer Gardner if Lenroot fails, while expressing support for a special session on armed neutrality if the President is granted full powers.

Alvan T. Fuller Malden Post Washington Mann Irving L. Lenroot Wisconsin Lenroot Augustus P. Gardner Champ Clark Congress Wilson Fuller Senate New House Roberts Gridiron Club Clark Mr. Fuller Gussie Gardner Congressman Gardner Mr. Mann Hughes White House

Religious Classes Open At Clarendon Baptist Church

Special Bible study classes for men and women start at Clarendon Street Baptist Church with weekly Wednesday evening meetings at 7 30. Mrs E L Zeiss leads the women’s class and Rev William Allan directs the men’s class.

Clarendon Street Baptist Church E. L. Zeiss Waban William Allan

Firebugs Threaten City in Pittsfield Italian Section

Chief of Police John L. Sullivan warns of an incendiary plot in the Italian section. Four fires found in the area and an anonymous letter threatens to burn every house on Jordan Avenue. Police investigate while insurers consider canceling policies as the community remains unsettled.

Pittsfield, March John L. Sullivan Jordan Avenue

Malden Special Primary for Constitutional Convention Candidates

Malden faces a crowded field for the Constitutional Convention with a special local primary set for April 3. Nominations filed at the city clerk include Maurice F. Miynn Alexander Kerr R. W. Young T. R. Rawley F. S. Hyde W. R. Buckminster Cc. E. Dennett B. B H. Simpson AiR Hardy and G. H. Fall.

Malden Maurice F. Miynn Alexander Kerr R. W. Young T. R. Rawley F. S. Hyde W. R. Buckminster Cc. E. Dennett B. B H. Simpson Air Hardy G. H. Fall

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