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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1913
Page
3
President Wilson will respond to congressional demands by addressing currency reform, Philippine independence, Alaskan questions and other subjects only as legislative developments emerge rather than setting a fixed programme for the upcoming extraordinary session.
The President discussed rapid progress on tariff reform with Representative Oscar Underwood. Underwood urged at least one more week to prepare, signaling a possible later proclamation date. Representative Jones pressed for Philippine independence action during the extra session. Cabinet approved a plan to send tariff revision messages first, followed by targeted policy notes to avoid prolonging the session.
Judge Carpenter in Chicago United States District Court set the trial of Jack Johnson for April 7 on a charge of smuggling a diamond necklace from England. The case also involves a later hearing on violating the Mann White Slave Act.
Norman Michels once known as King of the gamblers in Harlem says police their system was money mad and he confessed to DA Whitman. He testified before the grand jury adding to evidence used to indict police officials and others including several politician backers of the system.
Michels testified that after the Rosenthal murder police officials in the district where his resorts operated collected monthly tributes of 50 then 150 dollars. He says graft persisted with three inspectors watching gambling and allowing it to continue. Whitman reports annual Harlem payments totaling 256000 dollars for immunity from police interference.
Michael Sullivan was sent to the House of Correction yesterday by Judge Sherman for two and one-half years for slashing Helen Bowman a waitress of Athens street South Boston with a razor on the back of her neck. The judge remarked you don't usually find men of your name using a razor.
March 12. A fist fight erupted between Admiral Pasquale Cattolica, Minister of Marine, and Admiral Gozzo, recently retired from the navy. Gozzo struck the minister on the street. Cattolica retaliated energetically, causing a sensational incident.
In Washington on March 12 the visit of National Chairman William F. McCombs and his meetings with Democratic leaders and Cabinet members drew attention to potential presidential appointments as he planned to meet President Wilson the next day.
Richard Olney seeks clarity on a Britain ambassadorship with a decision possible by week’s end. George Guthrie and Norman Mack are named contenders for Italy and other posts. William Loeb Jr. remains eager to leave New York customs, while John Purroy Mitchell may be chosen over Dudley Malone. Pending Senate nominations include Edwin Sweet, Henry Breckenridge, Robert Wooley, and Franklin D. Roosevelt for high offices.
St John s Newfoundland March 12 The annual seal hunt began today as the first division of the sealing fleet sailed from the port. Drift ice in the Gulf of St Lawrence and off the Grand Banks, along with early seal sightings weeks ago, are seen as signs of a good season.
The Hawthorne trial nears end as the government sums up charging Julian Hawthorne Josiah Quincy Albert Freeman and Dr William J Morton with swindling in the sale of Canadian mining stock. Judge Mayer will charge the jury tomorrow morning on counts of fraudulent use of the mails.
United States District Attorney Wise clashed with Judge Mayer over remarks about Hawthorne and Quincy. Wise defended using honorable names and attacked crooks while defense counsel mocked him as a pinch hitter. Wise compared defendants to crooked curves and questioned ore claims tied to railroads and the Steel Corporation.
The Cairndon, a British freighter, arrived from Cienfuegos Cuba with 25 000 bags of sugar. Captain J K Ross sails with his wife and six year old daughter Eunice who has lived aboard since last August and prefers sea life over England ashore.
New York on March 12 reports the end of horse use in the fire department. Commissioner Johnson states no more horses will be purchased and about 1500 horses remain as motorized apparatus replace horse drawn equipment.
March 12 report says Pope Pius continues to improve slowly and steadily. He now takes regular nourishment and can talk with his sisters and Mgr. Giovanni Bressan, his secretary, without increasing his cough as throat and bronchial irritation lessen.
A crowded list of sale items includes fabrics and decor like Scots Shoes Tapestry and a 9x12 rug at low prices, plus kitchen goods such as oil heaters and gas burners. The Second Floor is highlighted for Persian dates and fresh meat, fowl, lamb and veal, with sale quantities and unit prices noted.
Concord New Hampshire March 12 Henry Hollis a Democrat led with 186 votes for U S Senator five shy of the quota Edward N Pearson a Republican had 126 John H Bartlett Independent Republican 26 Robert P Bass Progressive 15 and 28 scattering votes One member was absent without pair one present and not voting and 52 were paired
The Handel and Haydn Society will open the box office at Symphony Hall next Monday at 8 30 am for seats to Sundays concert March 23 featuring the oratorio Elijah.
A teaser announces a new serial by George Barr McCutcheon titled A Fool and His Money starting in next Sunday's Post Magazine. The note praises McCutcheon, compares to Graystark and other works, and also promotes Adamson's Balsam as a cough and grip remedy.
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