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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1916
Page
3
Superintendent Dyer recommended trimming the school department budget from 6,666,833.86 to 6,179,000 in a special School Board meeting. He defended the cut, insisting activities would not suffer and Boston would keep its high educational standard.
Superintendent Dyer proposed cuts totaling tens of thousands in teachers salaries and program funds, replacing 40 special assistants with student practice work at low pay. The board, led by Dr. Scannell, opened budget talks to public view for the first time, amid debate on city’s school funding and cost of living.
He noted per capita expenses have fallen while school growth and high school attendance rise, creating both embarrassment and pride. He cited new activities required by the legislature demanding more funding and concluded Boston public schools meet needs with relatively few private pupils per thousand.
The trial over Mary Watson's will in Superior Court heard Rev. Dr. Alexander Mann testify she was a long time church attender and not shown to be of unsound mind. Miss Watson died at 78 with an estate around 10000 dollars. The niece Eleanor Sears of California alleges unsoundness and undue influence by Alice Morrill.
Mrs. Emma Mortell of Charlestown files a $5000 suit in Suffolk Superior Court against Dr. William J. Daly alleging a thorough eye examination led to illness and indignities. Daly denies the charges in his answer.
The embargo on all commodities was lifted for four days by the New Haven railroad to ease shortages in New England industries faced with material gaps. Soft coal remains restricted. embargo renews at midnight Tuesday.
Temporary relief allows shipments of carloads or less to be receipted while consignments may face slow delivery due to ongoing road congestion. The measure, not a sign of improving conditions, gives industries a window to adjust and arrange shipments as the New Haven corridor remains severely congested.
The notice directs loading of material at primary shipping points only as company congestion allows and asks consignees to refrain from ordering items not needed immediately. It emphasizes prioritizing urgent loads to ease bottlenecks.
The Mas sacco Agents Club, comprising leading producers of the Massachusetts Accident Company, held a dinner at the Parker House after a two day conference. Speakers included President G Leonard McNeill and C M Adams among others. McNeill toasted a record year and bright outlook.
Louis D. Merrian of the South End testified before U S Commissioner Hayes that he spends about six dollars weekly on narcotics to satisfy cravings while facing extradition from Montreal for stealing four thousand dollars in diamonds. He noted that despite strict drug laws, money can buy almost any quantity of drugs, with a South End physician cited in the testimony.
Testimony described a week of 1700 prescriptions at one dollar each for cocaine and heroin related drugs. It stated users progress to morphine and opium use as cravings intensify, with stronger drugs required to satisfy stimulant urges.
Cardinal O Connell announces that adult converts will be confirmed at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross within the Pentecost octave when possible. Pastors must forward a list of convert names to Rev William B Finnigan, administrator, one month before Pentecost.
For Rheumatism, Eimer & Amend's N. Y. 2851 gives relief. Why suffer when this relieves you? Reliable druggists carry it. advt
In New York City two rival Ancient Order of Hibernians groups fight over a St. Patrick’s Day parade permit. Coroner Timothy Healy, grand marshal of one faction, was ordered to show cause why his group should not be restrained from parading. The opposing side, led by Roderick J. Kennedy, claims legitimacy for the other AOH branch and accuses Healy’s unit of including suspended members.
Cardinal O Connell to speak at a Knights of Columbus event in St Johns Hall Moon Street North End for Italian pledge to diocesan federation. Other speakers include Rev Dr Michael J Splaine Hon Frederic Mansfield and Franci Slattery. Also shows Back Bay Council talk Visible Parasitic Foes and parish mission and theater events with fund-raising plans and St Patrick s Day observances.
In Providence on March 10 Rev. Dennis M. Lowney of St. Joseph's Pawtucket and Rev. Peter E. Blessing of the cathedral were named vicars general of the diocese by Bishop Harkins after consulting the board of consultors.
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