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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1915
Page
8
In the House yesterday Chairman Hull announced that despite efforts to cut costs the state appropriations must be increased by more than 1.5 million this year. The move implies a substantial rise in state taxes.
The proposed extension of Old Colony avenue from Columbia road to Quincy shore drive was turned down. Representative Casey of South Boston fought to force steam railroads to electrify in the Meropolitan Part district within four years, but the bill was rejected. Governor Walsh's recommendations to abolish trial justices were also turned down by a vote of 78 to 138.
The port issues strict regulations restricting foreign vessels from sailing without clearance. A U S S Brooklyn is assigned to enforce neutrality with a secret signal system and a wireless code to the Brooklyn commander. Coastwise ships remain unaffected and a customs inspector supports this cruiser effort.
William B. Lawrence of Medford sharply criticised Governor Walsh former Attorney General Boynton and Public Service Commission members for failing to act on disclosures about the Interstate Commerce Commission's management of the New Haven road in a legislative committee on railroads session yesterday afternoon.
Mr Lawrence condemned the Public Service Commission plan to validate large New Haven stock and debt, calling the railroad a notorious lawbreaker and urging no legislative interference. He argued Massachusetts law fines officers for such violations and faulted the commission for acting without earlier Interstate Commerce disclosures. Henry Parkman supported the legislation on behalf of savings banks.
New York Supreme Court rules Harry K Thaw will not be sent back to New Hampshire. He will remain in Tombs prison until a writ of habeas corpus keeps him there until March 19 when he must be produced in court. Attendants stood ready to transfer him to Matteawan asylum but were blocked by the writ.
Protestant church notes report Professor H A Youtz of Auburn Theological Seminary preached at King's Chapel yesterday and urged faith through human experience. Rev Frederick A Bisbee of Universalist Leader will preach tomorrow. Mrs Rumsey Jenness spoke at 541 Massachusetts Ave yesterday on Spiritual Exercises Applied to Practical Problems. Mrs Jones is slated to speak there Friday March 19.
A four story wooden tenement at 224 and 226 Bradford Street Everett burned at 1 am trapping Isaac Frank his wife and their eight month old baby. The doors were locked and keys missing forcing the family to break window glass to escape as neighbors aided their rescue with six people saved.
Mary Battany ten lived at 2 Maple Place. She was struck by a car in front of 229 Harrison Avenue about 8 PM. She suffered a crushed chest and brain concussion and was taken to City Hospital placed on the dangerous list. car owner/operator Patrick J Wall of 778 Broadway South Boston.
Ipswich March 16 Judge Charles A Sayward who presided over murder trials and related strike riot cases in the area two years ago died today at age 77. He remained active on the bench of the third Essex court up to his death.
Mrs Helen M Angle testified for nearly six hours in Superior Court recounting details of the night of June 23 as charged by the State in a Bridgeport homicide case. The testimony covered the alleged events and actions surrounding the incident and its circumstances.
The defendant faces manslaughter charges for the death of Waldo R. Ballou. She described his visit that night and finding him unconscious at her stairs, then attempting revival and later police involvement. She outlined their prior friendship, Ballou’s gift of a diamond ring, and her correspondence with a naval officer named Charley. Ballou knew of the letters and never objected to their friendship.
Commander Max Thierichens of the Prinz Eitel Friedrich and several officers paid an official call today on Secretary Daniels in Newport News aboard the President's yacht Mayflower during the launch day events.
German officers boarded the yacht after a night cruise from Washington and were greeted by Mr. Daniels. The Mayflower saluted the crippled Eitel Fridrich, while Commander Thierichens declined a luncheon to stay with his ship. The Eitel would not be interned for the rest of the war, despite claims. A separate trial in Suffolk Superior Court opened yesterday before Judge Dana on damages alleged for a 1912 Pullman car incident in Jacksonville, Florida.
Boston Newsboys Protective Union plans a Cort Theatre benefit show Sunday to aid Jewish war sufferers in Europe and Palestine. The program will feature about 10 acts with performances promised by notable artists including Madame Jeska Schwartz-Morse and pianist Felix Fox. Tickets available at 258 Washington Street room 6.
An advertisement touts a home remedy for head noises and catarrhal deafness. It claims catarrh causes most ear trouble and offers Parmint Double Strength mixed with hot water sugar as a tonic to be taken four times daily, promising relief and restored hearing.
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