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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1905
Page
4
Mud slicks clog sidewalks and crossings as a dreary rain falls over Boston. Footwear, street wear, and rubber goods dealers benefit while bootblacking suffers amid frequent mishaps at busy intersections, notably at Washington and Boylston streets. The thaw worsens as transit disruptions continue.
The House begins a fight over taxing inheritances. Ex-Representative Charles A. Dean proposed a 5 percent tax before Probate Court. Worcester's Mr. Poitter announced a motion to substitute with a 2 percent direct tax, exempting 15000 real and 5000 personal property.
The proposed jury bill that would overturn current law and create a juror lists commissioner failed before the judiciary committee. Attorney A D Hill led petitioners and remonstrants urging reference to the General Court and noting bar association discussions. Former Mayor Nathan Matthews Charles W Bartlett and other prominent attorneys attended the brief hearing.
Private illustrated lecture by Dr J A Greene owner of Nervara at People's Temple corner Columbus Ave and Berkeley St tonight March 9 at 8 o'clock. Free admission and seats. A free trial bottle of Nervara offered to each attendee.
Henry Parkman of the Provident Institution for Savings testified to a banks and banking committee about a 61 year old five dollar deposit accruing interest to about 115 dollars when a rightful heir is found. He notes many Foley accounts dating to 1820 and widespread inquiries. The bill requires publication of dormant accounts for 20 years with no withdrawals or additions.
In Senate, probate and chancery committee reports a bill to create a board of registration in undertaking and embalming. Five experienced undertakers and embalmers will be appointed by the Governor for varying terms, with compensation of five dollars a day and three cents per mile. Presented with Massachusetts Undertaking Association petition.
Richard L. Gay of Boston, a noted election law expert, faced opposition from the legislative committee. His bill would bar independent candidates from using party designations on nominating papers, prohibiting terms like Democratic citizen if not party nominees.
Regulation of fees charged by employment offices and bureaus fails in the House on a 60 to 130 vote as members substitute the bill for the committee's adverse report. Mr Conway of Ward 23 criticizes the committee for delaying petitioners' hearing.
Representative Tom Davis of Salem, horrified by historical witch burnings, introduces a bill to abolish the death penalty and will argue the measure before the judiciary committee today.
Mayor Matthews urged the Storrow bill creating a five member board appointed by the mayor. Mrs. Duff argued the plan outsources control, risks political influence, and could erode Boston’s educational standing. The debate highlighted concerns about candidate quality and the city’s high school funding.
John B. Moran closed the gas hearings after repeal of the 1903 act that merged eight Boston gas firms urging the Public Lighting Committee to report a bill tying capital stock to the fair market value of assets used for production and distribution if repeal is not pursued. Attorney Frederick E. Snow spoke briefly in favor of the consolidated companies before the hearing ended.
Senator Taylor yesterday moved to substitute the Leahy resolution favoring direct election of United States Senators by the people. The motion was defeated.
The piece extols women's roles in war support and nursing, praising the Japanese Red Cross and the influence of women on national strength. It highlights Dr. R. V. Pierce’s medical work and promotes his Favorite Prescription, inviting women to seek consultation in Buffalo New York. It includes a testimonial from Mrs. Mary J. Beard about relief from gender-specific troubles.
An advertisement urges both sexes to learn about self and sex to avoid illness. It promotes Dr. Pierce’s The Common Sense Medical Adviser a comprehensive medical guide with anatomy and physiology content and over 300 illustrations. Free issue offered with postage stamps sent to Dr. W Pierce Buffalo New York with 21 or 31 stamps options.
A dated claim for a medicine states it contains no harmful substances and is compounded from indigenous roots. It asserts scientific extraction of medicinal principles and notes over a third of a century of public confidence, with prosecution for false statements about ingredients.
The proposed constitutional amendment to require submission of any law or amendment with 50 000 signatures failed in the House by 14 to 70. Representative Davis argued for the referendum trend while others warned it would erode representative government.
Representative Robinson of Melrose presented the petition of the State board of charity to authorize a hospital for lepers and others infected with a disease dangerous to public health and to expend up to $75,000 for the project.
Representative O Rourke of Worcester fought to require street cars carry accident response apparatus. The bill won 51 to 48 on a rising vote but failed on the roll call 89 to 79.
The legislative committee on taxation reported adversely to the Senate on a bill exempting the Salvation Army from taxes on real and personal estate.
Washington March 8. President Roosevelt reports to Congress his dissatisfaction with the current Panama Canal Commission. He favors replacing the body with a three engineer panel to oversee the project.
A proposed constitutional amendment to empower Congress to regulate working hours will be debated in the House today after yesterday's afternoon session began and continued when adjournment occurred. The measure aims to establish federal standards for labor time.
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