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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1913
Page
3
Morrison Swift told the Humanist Forum in Franklin Union yesterday afternoon that Massachusetts prisons must be modernized or abolished. He described the system as a disgrace to the state and civilization, calling it cruel antiquated and vindictive.
The author argues prisons dehumanize inmates and breed hardened criminals. He urges Massachusetts to close the prison supply, replace punishment with education, and establish prison colleges teaching skilled crafts to enable self support after release.
The boards of trade of Malden Everett and Medford launch a fly extermination campaign. Boards of health across the three cities have been notified and are planning methods to reach the goal while appealing to the public for help.
St Stephen's parish hosts its annual ball tonight in St John's Hall Moon Street. The grand march begins at 9 o'clock led by Mayor Fitzgerald.
Congressman Thomas Reilly of Connecticut received a silver loving cup from the Boston Postal Clerks Association in Intercolonial Hall Roxbury for his work on federal employee issues. Mayor Fitzgerald James Curley and others attended and spoke praising Reilly and his eight hour bill efforts.
The trial of James B. Jennings known as Young Kid Carter begins at Suffolk Criminal Court for the shooting death of William B. McPherson in a South End saloon on New Year’s Day. Jennings seeks acquittal and, if found guilty, a first degree murder verdict. The case may shed light on Mildred Donovan’s death found in a marsh near Holy Cross Cemetery.
A weapon for firing asphyxiating gas bombs was used for the first time in Paris during the capture of a negro who suddenly went mad and ran amuck in the Auteuil area. Detectives chased him through a house and fired gas bombs, cornering him on the roof in a semi asphyxiated state before transferring him to a hospital.
Aaron Sargent longtime Somerville official and first city treasurer died at his home on Broadway. He was 91 years old and had suffered ill health after a winter illness and a fall that strained his shoulder.
A commission reports for a large Massachusetts display building at the 1915 Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. It would house New England products and serve as a visitor headquarters, possibly recreating the 1795 State House end with gilded dome and Memorial Hall.
Moody Boynton brings his long awaited single railroad bill before the House. The measure, debated for nearly a quarter century, has repeatedly nearly passed as Boynton has campaigned vigorously and invested much in seeing the plan adopted.
The First Methodist Episcopal Church in Winthrop hosted a memorial service for David Floyd attended by friends. Bishop John W. Hamilton Channing Howard and Butler R. Wilson praised his character. A poem by Robert S. Allen was read and the Adelphi quartet sang.
Speaker Cushing announced against the constitutional amendment for women’s suffrage. The bill faces final House action Tuesday after the House discarded the committee report and substituted the measure. A major fight is anticipated on Beacon Hill.
Political clash centers on Speaker Cushing and Senate President Green as Republicans struggle to block or permit votes on woman suffrage. The straw vote bill dies in the House and is tabled in the Senate, while a constitutional amendment remains the main test of strength among lawmakers and suffragists.
Ex Congress John A Thayer is reported to be in line for a appointment by President Wilson as judge of the court of claims in Washington with a salary of six thousand dollars annually.
Former Representative Norman White campaigns on protecting New England industries in the 13th district race as a Progressive with Republican appeal, while a large Democratic drive backs ex-Congressman Mitchell from state headquarters.
An account claims a San Francisco man with Bright’s Disease improved under Fulton’s Renal Compound after four doctors labeled the case incurable. The father, in doubt, persisted tests over eight years. the ad urges readers with Bright’s Disease to try the remedy and obtain a pamphlet from Fulton Co. in San Francisco.
Miss Mae Mullen a Vilene’s operator from Dorchester wed Louis Schultes a New York architect at St Matthew’s Church Dorchester yesterday in a 3 30 p m ceremony. Rev Father Donnelly officiated and guests included Mrs Edward Mullen and Mrs Thomas Finnegan alongside Mr and Mrs Stephen Kaldrovics. The bride and groom will live in Chicago after a reception at the bride’s sister home.
Wellesley College students launch the Wellesley Marriage Club to delay marriage at least three years post graduation and only wed men earning 5000 dollars annually. Organizer aims for 200 members by June with 100 needed for officers and plans for similar clubs at other colleges.
Residents of Ward 12 are promised daily talks and tea at a suffrage headquarters on Columbus Avenue and West Canton Street. A rotating lineup includes Mrs. George Coleman, Mrs. Ruth Haskell, Miriam O Leary Collins, Stanton Coit Kelton, Mrs. Owen Phillips, Mrs. George P. Morris, Miss G Gordon, Senator Joyce, Mrs. Mary Kenney, and many other speakers from Boston, Harvard, London, and local clubs through the week.
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