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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1911
Page
4
16 inmates in Watermont West Virginia county jail say they fear the place is haunted. They report government cries of a baby each night causing insomnia. the source of the noise remains undetermined.
Washington May 4 The attack on the free list bill grew sharper in the House with Representative Hill Connecticut a Ways and Means Republican leader and advocate of the Canadian reciprocity bill delivering a strong criticism following earlier Republican criticism by Minority Leader Mann.
Mr Hill denounces the Democratic tariff bill as crudely drawn and vague, warning it could cut revenues and shift manufacturing jobs abroad. He argues it frees many goods from duty while keeping raw materials taxed, benefiting trusts and raising consumer prices. Debates include partisan jests and critique of a potential Mexican border action.
Mayor Fitzgerald leads a drive against city express firms over sidewalk monopolies. He cites rear of City Hall as an example of public access being blocked by stacked merchandise. He calls for immediate action and legislative response to reclaim sidewalks.
Five people were injured when two cars collided at Scollay Square station on the Tremont Street subway. One man refused hospital care but others went home in company carriages. Injuries described as cuts bruises or general shakes, with tracks blocked over half an hour.
James Kenny of Greenwood Street Malden was arraigned before Judge Bruce on charges of shooting John A. MacDonald in the leg on April 19 after a boundary dispute over a peach tree. MacDonald said Kenny fired three shots. Kenny claimed two shots to frighten. Judge Bruce fined Kenny 100 dollars with until May 20 to pay or appeal.
At the 126th Episcopal convention Rev Dr Van Allen scolds clergy for criminal negligence in morality in public schools. He questions how many clergymen preached on sexual morality in the past year and urges discussion as the church’s urgent matter.
A Massachusetts discussion on religious and moral education in public schools features Dr. Van Allen urging plain talk on sex hygiene and warning that delays are dangerous. The Diocean Commission, chaired by Van Allen, proposes adding the ten commandments to curricula and urging state boards to examine broader reforms.
The convention approved a resolution for public schools moral education and backed a $600 appropriation to assist Bishop Lawrence in securing outside episcopal aid. Dr Mann and Rev John W Suter opposed the 10 Commandments recommendation. Taft world peace resolutions were adopted and delegates elected for the Worcester Sunday school convention in October.
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