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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1913
Page
2
The woman suffrage fight was transferred to the Senate yesterday with Senator Ward of Buckland proposing to substitute a suffrage resolve for the committee's adverse report. The motion's action was postponed until next Tuesday, and it is viewed as likely to pass in the Senate where a simple majority suffices.
The article outlines a Senate to House transfer of the suffrage resolve with a two thirds vote needed for passage, while the House plans a separate Drury bill for a public test vote. It notes timing differences, potential voting eligibility for school committee elections, and remarks by Chairman Pettigrove and Warden Bridges about prison parole debates.
Prison officials testified before the social welfare committee opposing a parole measure. The discussion focused on public safety and the potential impacts of parole as presented by corrections leadership.
Arthur F. Randall of Boston, jailed six to eight years for assault with intent to commit larceny, was pardoned yesterday by the Governor and Council. The attack targeted Miss Gertrude Rush and Mrs. Mary Myers. Governor Foss ruled the sentence excessive.
Governor Foss vetoes a bill restricting presenting lower court conviction records and proposes a new measure. He argues the bill would bar probation officers from supplying records to aid early release decisions and could invite perjury when prior records cannot be shown.
A brief note in the court record mentions charges of drunkenness and the related questioning of evidence presented by the defense. The entry outlines how impact on the impeachment process may shape the trial's progression and evidentiary considerations.
The bill to grant appeal rights to the Gas and Electric Light Commissioners when local authorities refuse permits for pipes and wires was defeated by a voice vote in the House. Edward Emmet McGrath of Boston led the opposition, arguing the bill violated home rule.
At a Bromfield street florist dinner last night more than twenty employees were honored for service during the past year. Plans for further improving the firm’s extensive business were discussed. Elaborate table decorations featured rambler roses arranged by the firm’s decorators.
Governor Haines names former Chief Justice Lucilius A. Emery of Ellsworth and Colonel Charles H. Osgood of Lewiston to represent Maine at the New England Railroad Conference. The gathering stems from a January governors meeting in Boston.
In Skowhegan Maine Fred and wife have 14 children in 17 years of marriage with Anna and Elmer the newborn twins. The brood includes Ora Edward Alma Eddie Elise Amil Lillian Elsie Robert and Erstine with father earning 12 dollars weekly on the railroad. The couple, born in Canada, moved to the United States 20 years ago.
Daniel Shea age 80 of 30 Fayette Street South End died at City Hospital early yesterday after taking a dose of morphine.
The Suffolk School of Law bill to grant degrees passed the House 155 to 67 despite a veto. Governor Foss faced criticism as Greenwood of Everett urged rebuking the governor for alleged discourtesy to the dean who said he was deceived by the governor.
Horace G. Atwood failed to collect $20,000 from William Lithgow Willey a prominent Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company member in Suffolk Superior Court. The jury returned a verdict for the defendant after an under half hour deliberation.
Haines of Medford defends the veto saying courtesy had no role. Murphy of Boston notes the veto rests on the State Board of Education opposition after its investigation did not visit the school. Governor's supporters push to defeat passage of the bill in the Senate.
Mrs Jennie Atwood testified denying romance with defendant while recalling an 1911 office assault by her husband. Willey slept in court as witnesses described a pansy pin and a letter denying sole company with Willey. Other witnesses included Mrs Jennie Welsh and attorney Gilbert E Kemp.
Quincy plans to abolish grade crossings at Saville and Water streets. A commission appointed by the Superior Court in 1906 filed its report in Dedham detailing costs. City share about 35000. railroad about 260000, excluding depots bridges and grading, totaling roughly 500000.
Seymour Marine, 18, of 25 Newhall Street East Saugus, tried to end his life by inhaling illuminating gas in a room he rented at 287 Union Street Lynn yesterday afternoon. Doctors at Lynn hospital report he will recover from the effects of the gas.
Michael Sulloski a 4 year old of North Easton is sought by police in this city after allegedly robbing lodger Alexander Cwirchan who told him he had $100. Sulloski reportedly took a train for Boston yesterday noon shortly after the alleged $30 robbery.
The note cites a single compound labeled BROMO QUIN INH and references signature initials EK and W. GROVE. It emphasizes preventing grip by using the stated antidote and marks that only one variant exists.
At a well attended meeting of Court Volunteer of the Hub No. 37 Foresters the gathering drew strong turnout. Members discussed upcoming events and community service plans for the season.
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