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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1912
Page
7
Taft supporters in Indianapolis secured 105 of 1439 delegates at the Indiana Republican convention and chose four delegates-at-large urging renomination. Roosevelt backers, claiming a majority, held an independent convention but failed to sway the result amid Taft’s road roller organization.
Roosevelt campaign managers say the contest heads to Chicago with plans to back termination of Taft. Indiana delegation details show 18 Taft and 12 Roosevelt votes in the final tally, with seven district conventions pending and a roll call to determine the split.
Senator George H. Tinkham accused Senators George L. Lomasney and Joseph P. Tomasney of insulting the Senate during a tense floor confrontation. President Greenwood had to restore order as the dispute centered on the stalled congressional redistricting bill.
After long debate the bill was delayed to Friday with Senator Lomasney backing Senator Schofield of Ipswich. Amendments threatened to reshape the Massachusetts map as Senators debated postponement urged by Allen Melrose and supported by Barnes.
Senators spar over parliamentary procedure and lobbying skill as the redistricting committee faces a delay. Tinkham objects to a ruling as unparliamentary while Lomasney and Bennett blame tactics in vote pushes. The session adjourns with a motion to postpone until Friday.
A bill to provide clothing and shoes for needy children was substituted after initial passage and prior defeat. Senator Mack of North Adams led the initiative. Initial vote to kill stood 18 17, then a 17 17 tie with President Greenwood voting against. Burke of Milford was later recorded as voting for, shifting the measure to 17 18 in favor.
Massachusetts constitutional income tax amendment reported by the committee on taxation. It seeks to classify personal property and impose proportional statewide taxes, granting the General Court power to levy reasonable assessments and taxes on inhabitants residents and real estate within the Commonwealth.
The text states that the General Court may classify personal property and machinery as personal property, tax interests of both mortgagor and mortgagee in mortgaged real estate as real estate, and grant exemptions and abatements in taxing personal property. It presents authority for classifications and possible reductions.
The hardy Hisgen anti monopoly bill was substituted in the House yesterday afternoon for an unfavorable committee report by a vote of 119 to 101 Carmody of Springfield moved to substitute Hobbs of Worcester said the bill restrained competition Carmody said the bill aimed to curb the practices of the Standard Oil Company which is selling oil for eight cents a gallon in Boston and 14 cents elsewhere Morrill Socialist of Haverhill offered an amendment to exempt labor unions It was defeated two votes to 30 Then the bill was substituted It now comes up for its readings and if successful will go to the Senate.
A House commission to study support of dependent minor children of widowed mothers was authorized with $1000 funding. Spokesman Haines of Medford urged home boarding of children to benefit mother and child, opposing the State board of charity policy and any board representation on the commission.
The committee on roads and bridges voted to report a bill, per the Governor’s recommendations, raising automobile registration fees. A second bill limits motor truck tonnage. The vehicle bill sets rates from 80 cents per horsepower for 5–19 hp up to $1 for over 50 hp.
Charles Henry Unverzagt described as a wealthy American mine owner was remanded at Bow Street on a charge of sending a libellous postcard to Miss Winifred Smith. He was arrested at a London hotel, with formal evidence of arrest given, and police later found he resides in British Columbia.
The two catchers Ira Thomas and Ben Egan resemble each other closely in build and mannerisms both on and off the diamond. The text suggests Egan could charm someone like a big brother among his nine brothers.
Mrs. Joseph Drexel’s will leaves an annuity of 10000 dollars for the continued education and support of Domenico A. Bove, a 20 year old violin prodigy from Little Italy. The Italian boy has studied at the Royal Academy of Music in Vienna with top teachers. Administrators have engaged Otakar Sevcik to oversee his musical education and development toward a possible virtuoso career.
George D. Lyons was arrested in Newburyport on a Somerville charge of non support of his wife. He reportedly deserted his wife and children while she lay in a hospital being treated for tuberculosis. The warrant was sent from Somerville to Newburyport.
The presiding judge in New Orelfans announced a mistrial at the Annie Crawford murder trial after jurors failed to reach a verdict following more than ten hours of deliberation. Crawford was accused of killing her sister Elise with morphine and a discharge followed.
Gus Fisher, the Cleveland Naps' top catcher last season, plans to ask manager Davis for a move to Portland in the Pacific Coast League. He owns property there and says the salary gap between majors and minors cannot offset the money lost by leaving.
Judge Thomas P. Riley of Malden, longtime Democratic leader and candidate for delegate to the Baltimore convention, is enrolled as a Republican in local voting lists. He could be barred from voting or forced to switch ballots, though admirers call the enrollment a clerical error.
The Patterson tobacco firm traces its 1856 founding to Thomas R A Patterson and highlights the Tuxedo sliced plug and Burley blend. It credits the quality process with a cool fragrance and mellow flavor, noting rapid sales growth and expanding factory capacity to meet demand. The advertising strategy will emphasize Tuxedo as a quality leader with rising sales.
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