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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1913
Page
6
The measure to tighten banking rules for firms serving foreign language communities failed in the House by voice vote. Previously uneducated foreign depositors were state controlled, and the bank commissioner urged tighter supervision and investment restrictions.
The House advanced a bill to prohibit use of eggs unfit for food led by Representative Underhill of Somerville who faced pure food advocates. The Ellis milk bill failed in the Senate 11 to 18 amid Consumers' League backing. airship registration bill passed to engrossment.
At Young's Hotel the Pilgrim Publicity Association re elected Carroll J. Swan as president as the old group transitions to a new corporation under a special act. The meeting featured a Baltimore Lunch and diplomas for two year advertising courses, plus remarks by O. M. Carter and former president Coleman.
London reports the British peace centenary delegation traveling to the United States may face hostile demonstrations. Irish and labor leaders urge American opponents to oppose the mission while suffragette leaders appeal to American women to denounce friendly ties until Britain grants women the vote.
Seven of Boston's nine City Councillors could face a year in prison and a $1000 fine for violating the City Charter by interfering with city labor employment. The Finance Commission cited a council order to raise public works wages from 2.25 to 2.50 a day. Councillor Watson urged accountability and said he would test the issue in court.
Charles S. Groves, longtime executive secretary of the Republican State committee, announced his resignation to move West. A former Boston Globe state house reporter and governor’s private secretary, Groves had been named as a potential successor amid talk of party leadership changes. ExRepresentative Alexander Holmes of Kingston is named as a possible successor.
Gloom among Chelsea drinkers gave way to relief as the Licensing Board signed 28 licenses by the end of the session. City Hall reported 27 certificates issued in the public rooms and one final license granted before adjournment, with four more to be issued Saturday.
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