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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1916

Page

10

Brandeis Nomination May Reach Senate Without Recommendation

Informal talks among Democrats indicate the judiciary committee may report Louis D. Brandeis for the Supreme Court next week without a committee recommendation. Republican opposition is strong and some Democrats remain uncertain, prompting discussion that the Senate should decide the case itself.

Washington Judiciary Committee Louis D. Brandeis Supreme Court Senate

Burlington Personally Conducted Westward Tour Ad

A vintage ad promotes Burlington routes guided travel to California and the West. It highlights through-car service with a trained host, lower travel costs, and daylight views of Denver, the Colorado Rockies, Salt Lake City, and the Sierra Nevada. Contact Alex Stocks, New Eng. Pass. Agt., Th. & RE. R. in Boston for maps and brochures.

California Burlingtons Denver Colorado Rockins Salt Lake City Sierra Nevadas West Alex Stocks New Eng Pass. Agt RE. R Washington Boston

Protest Against Abolishing Public Service Commission

Letter to the editor urging against dissolving the Public Service Commission amid the Bay State Street Railway fare increase case. It argues the commission is handling evidence for 80 towns and nearly 1.5 million people, and a new tribunal would rush the process, risk fairness, and impose further costs before a fair decision is reached.

Sir House Ways and Means Public Service Commission Bay State Street Railway Company Massachusetts Commonwealth

Mulcahy Named Head of Essex Street Station

Patrick J. Mulcahy former chief clerk in the mailing division is promoted to superintendent of the Essex Street postal station. He succeeds J. Thomas Ward who moves to Postal Station A to replace Hugh F. Treanor.

Murray Patrick J. Mulcahy Essex Street J. Thomas Ward Hugh F. Treanor

Discharged Receivers Return Control of Cochrane Co.

Judge Dodge discharged the receivers of the Cochrane Manufacturing Co. and ordered the property turned over to treasurer J Eugene Cochrane. Receivers Percy A Atherton and Arnold Scott had managed the mill at Dedham since 1915, selling the Dedham carpet mill for 125000 and other assets while the Malden print works remain. Creditors settled at 180 percent cash and 20 percent in notes. receivers awarded 6000 each and 80 in counsel fees. Colonel Corn joins a punitive expedition and a large comic feature is planned for the next Sunday Post.

Mulvey and Davis Case Statement Published By Justice Higgins

In fairness to Justice Chase and myself this statement explains the Mulvey and Davis case. Mulvey and Davis were indicted in 1912 for armed robbery and attempted murder of Alex Smith, with both defendants lacking counsel at trial. The court imposed maximum sentences while the amended law could allow terms of years. the Governor's Council set a minimum of 12 years and a maximum of life, with a memorandum indicating possible pardons or commutations in the future.

Chase Mulvey and Davis Alex Smith Cambridge Smith Main Street Boston Mulvey House of Correction Deer Island Davis Charlestown John J. Higgins

Horn Ready to Appeal Habeas Denial in Bomb Case

Werner Horn a German army officer seeks Supreme Court review after a federal appeals court denial. US District Attorney Anderson asked for immediate trial in Boston on charges of unlawfully transporting dynamite. Judge Morton ordered Horn to appear and express his wishes in person Monday afternoon. Horn has remained jailed for over four years amid the appeal bid.

Werner Horn Horn United States Supreme Court

Reformatory Officer Retired on Half Pay

Frank Burrill of Oneord Junction retires after three years as an officer at the Massachusetts Reformatory. He is the last of Colonel Tufts' original appointees from the institution's early days. Burrill previously served in the U S Army and on the Salem police force.

Frank Burrill Oneord Junction Massachusetts Reformatory Burrill Colonel Tufts United States Army Salem

Plant Juice touted by Boston conductor as stomach remedy

A medical patent claim touts Plant Juice as a cure for indigestion and stomach disorders. The testimonial from R. J. Titus of Allston Massachusetts praises rapid relief, improved sleep, and digestion after two weeks use, with a local agent promoting the product at Houghton & Dutton store.

R. J. Titus Harvard Avenue Allston Mass Titus Boston Elevated Railway Company Jis Houghton & Dutton

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