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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1911
Page
6
A plan for a high pressure fire service costing $1,000,000 gained approval in a city committee report. The project would draw water from the Charles River basin for first practical use, spurred by the New York fire tragedy. Former Mayor Hibbard originally introduced the bill two years ago, but it was rejected as too costly.
City engineers and insurers urged immediate fire protection as hearings resumed on the so called tinderbox bill. The act would let the city prepare plans for a rapid service installation and authorize a 1 million dollar appropriation drawn from the debt limit. Proponents say it prevents business district disasters but opponents warn of overreach.
They argue hardship on building owners and say the measure benefits a firm制造 asbestos shingles. The real danger, they contend, is the lack of proper exits and stairways.
The Massachusetts Senate rejected a Sunday baseball bill by 137 to 19, ending hopes for allowing amateur and other outdoor games on the Sabbath. Senator Tinkham pushed for local option while Senator Tolman warned against uneven observance across towns.
The House ordered a third reading of a bill requiring savings deposits in trust companies be taxed at the same rate as savings banks. An amendment to exempt deposits up to 4000 failed 61 to 115. Debate centered on leveling the field with national banks and closing tax loopholes used by wealthy depositors.
Ada ons Cough Balsam is advertised as a remedy for coughs colds and grippe available at all druggists.
Benjamin C. Lane, chairman of the legislative committee of the United Improvement Association, accused the telephone company of misrepresenting facts during rebuttal to bills regulating phone rates in the metropolitan district. Lane defended the current zone as a natural growth area and opposed a reduced area with flat rates, noting offers of 18 per year in rural areas and larger cities.
A cooking page preview outlines diverse egg preparations for Lent. It promises dozens of recipes and weekly menus for next Sunday in a Post section devoted to cooking ideas and inexpensive, meat-free meals.
Harry Don a soldier and long time resident of the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Home placed a matrimonial ad in a Sandusky paper. He announced receiving 126 responses mainly from Erie Sandusky and Huron counties. Most suitors listed were young women ages 18 to 21.
Portsmouth NH March 23 The State License Commission ordered inspectors to inform liquor dealers that barrooms may not be cleaned on Sundays and that only proprietors may enter on Sundays and holidays. Work after closing hours 10 and 11 o clock allowed.
The fourth annual dinner and reunion of the South End Improvement Society will be held tonight at Parker Fraternity Hall on Berkeley street. Guests include Oswald Garrison Villard editor of the New York Evening Post and Frank B. Tracey of the Boston Transcript.
City Solicitor Slocum of Newton spoke against the proposed metropolitan plan, arguing it would be unworkable and infringe on the right to petition the Legislature. The hearing drew 29 cities and towns in opposition, and the day was devoted to the anti proposal.
Hatfield of Newton questions Boston’s interest in Newton’s finances and autonomy. Bennett of Weston argues the plan unfairly targets large cities, risking limited voices and excluding moderate income candidates from Selectman duties. Mayor Walker of Waltham also objects.
Slocum argued Boston shows strong industrial growth over the past decade and rejected claims of decline. He warned the council would lack accountability and could impose unlimited expenses on taxpayers. He noted the timing of mayoral and town selectman elections and Cham ber of Commerce sponsorship of the movement.
In a Somerville equity session Judge Pierce ruled that the welfare of seven year old Bessie Trauschke requires a mother's care and awarded custody to Mrs. Henry Trauschke. The ruling followed a separation last October and a prior weekend visitation arrangement.
An advertisement extols Pape's Diapepsin for indigestion and stomach misery. It claims fast relief from indigestion sour stomach heartburn belching gas and nausea within minutes and urges readers to read the formula on the 50 cent cases.
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