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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1912
Page
8
In Cleveland on March 22, miners and operators across western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois had not reached a wage agreement set to start April 1 risking mine closures. Both sides pledged to decide by morning. Miners rejected a compromise and warned 200000 workers would quit after March 31 without wage increases.
Two compromise offers by operators were voted down by the miners. The offers proposed continuing present wage scales for two years after April 1 and avoiding any mine suspensions. Miners sought a 10 percent raise and shorter hours while operators pressed a 10 percent wage cut. A sub committee of eight miners and eight operators began drafting a compromise for later report to the 64 member full conference. The full body had debated a 10 percent increase and a seven hour day with a five hour Saturday before failing to agree. The dispute was referred to the sub committee.
In London on March 22 the Marquis of Queensberry testified in bankruptcy court that his assets were nil and his sole income is 150 dollars weekly from a Chicago newspaper. He disclosed a recent stock loss of 10 000 dollars and the examination was adjourned.
A health column promoting gentle cleansing with Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a natural laxative. It touts benefits for young and old, praises physicians, and urges buying products bearing California Fig Syrup Co. name on the front.
Boston charter bills move to the Senate next week with an adverse report from the committee on metropolitan affairs. Only one bill, lowering nomination signatures from 5000 to 5090, drew a unanimous committee vote. Democratic members Hatton Lomansley Brophy and Brennan dissented on the other measures.
The House moved to tax bachelors then reversed on a voice vote after lively debate led by Speaker Robert Washburn in Cushing's absence. Washburn, a bachelor known for wit, avoided taking sides while addressing Russell Crane of Cambridge and the committee report. Substitution vote ran 75 to 43 before Cox urged killing the bill. reconsideration carried and the measure was smothered.
The committee on harbors and public lands reported a bill to improve bathing facilities at Savin Hill Beach. A second measure directs the State Board of Health and the Port Directors to assess the cost of shore improvements in Dorchester Bay to curb the dump and flats near South Boston and the Cow Pasture. Senator Tinkham again pressed the port question in the Senate, asking for the German expert’s view on Boston Harbor and the Hamburg harbor development details. The senator’s inquiry also seeks the port directors’ plans since July 28, 1911. The order was referred to the rules committee.
The judiciary committee reported amendments to the workingmen's compensation act including expanding the industrial accident board from three to five members and reducing pay for the chair from 6500 to 5500 and for other members from 6000 to 5000. The changes refine last year's act.
The inquiry into charges against Colonel Walter E. Lombard of the Coast Artillery Corps took a new turn when Adjutant-General Gardner Pearson became a witness in a fresh set of charges drawn by Judge-Advocate-General William E. Rogers. The exact charges were not disclosed but allege conduct prejudicial to discipline and impairment of corps efficiency by maladministration.
The special board at the State House dismissed the 27 charges by Captain Tilden against Colonel Howes, ordering a secret hearing. Witnesses testified in private, with findings to be reported to the adjutant general. potential outcomes range from dismissal to resignation or a court-martial.
The House rejected the constitutional amendment for popular election of judges by 26 to 70. Representative Hobbs warned that New York style elected judges bring the will of the people into courts, while Flower of Greenfield praised Massachusetts appointive judiciary. The proposal for term limits also failed 27 to 42.
The country club bill would permit clubs to hold liquor licenses for member distribution in no license communities. It moved to Tuesday on Senator Barlow’s motion amid strong interest over private clubs and enforcement actions for alleged illegal sales.
A bill to prohibit conveyances, checkers, solicitors and watchers at polls failed 27 to 42 in the House. Sanborn of Lawrence urged its passage as saving expenses for the poor, while Holmes of Kingston said the measure exceeded legislative constitutional authority.
A proposal to empower the attorney general to conduct another investigation into rising prices was voted down. Opponents argued existing authority suffices if the attorney general wishes to investigate.
The committee on public service reported a bill to readjust county commissioners salaries. The matter was urged yesterday before the committee by commissioners whose salaries are slightly increased. Representatives Coon and Greenwood dissented.
Senate rejects the bill providing for a report on the cost of a tunnel between Boston and Chelsea after a debate. The action ends the current proposal and moves the issue away from immediate consideration.
Samuel Elder and Arthur D. Hill debated the fitness of William Taft and Theodore Roosevelt to be the next Republican presidential candidate during a Massachusetts Reform Club dinner at Young's Hotel.
Mr. Hill argues Roosevelt would cut tariffs and extend conservation and trust regulation, says Taft has not acted forcefully on these issues, while Elder praises Taft for honoring party promises, conservation, and trust policy. Hill criticizes Taft as weak but asserts Roosevelt favors administrative trust control.
Mr. Elder argues that any more radical tariff action than Taft would provoke a strong reaction. He praises Taft for a statesmanlike trust approach within the Sherman law and views Roosevelt’s trust plan as a broad extension of Taft’s ideas. He sees little difference between Taft and Roosevelt on conservation and warns that recalling judges via popular election would destabilize constitutional safeguards.
Dr. Lindsey Wynekoop of Chicago urged unmarred men and women earning $20 per week or more to adopt a baby at the National Congress of Mothers in St. Louis. She said adoption builds character and lowers infant mortality compared with institutional care. William Hard of New York pressed for equal guardianship rights for fathers and mothers.
American champion J Ferdinand Poggenburg of New York defeated Count De Cree of France in the international amateur billiard tournament. Poggenburg scored 400 points to 123.
The Cunard liner Ivernia arrives in Halifax after a nine day voyage from Liverpool with about 1500 passengers. At Quarantine since midnight, the ship will not coal until tomorrow as bunkers run low.
The stalled measure giving the Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioners power to fix gas line connections between cities and towns was reconsidered in the House yesterday. Priest of Haverhill successfully moved reconsideration, and the motion passed 70 to 51.
The British steamer Francisco arriving from Hull reports over 300 cases of fine champagne drifting at sea after a presumed earlier wreck. Heavy seas and a gale broke over the decks as sailors attempted to salvage anything. A sailor found a broken champagne bottle among the debris.
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