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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1913
Page
3
Facts about the New England railroad systems reviewed by the Interstate Commerce Commission will be discussed by the full commission starting tomorrow, following hearings in Boston led by Commissioner Prouty.
After hearings on rail rate practices by the New York New Haven Hartford Boston Maine Central railroads, the commission plans closing arguments in Boston. Louis D Brandeis will act as principal counsel for shippers with the railroads represented by their general counsel.
At the June commencement five young women will join the large graduating class to receive degrees. Miss Marion W. Cottle of New York and Miss Emma J. Puffer of Arlington will earn the LL M advanced degree. Miss Puffer, Radcliffe graduate, previously earned an LL D from Boston University Law School. The other three are Miss Jennie D P D Loitman of Dorchester, Miss Hazel A. Small of Medford, and Miss Bernice R. Turner of East Woodstock Conn. Cottle is a practising attorney in New York. Loitman, Wells Grammar School alumna, is vice-president of one society, secretary of another, and head of the Girls Equal Suffrage Society.
The note promotes Sewell Ford's Post Magazine story titled How Brick Met a Jolt. It hints at humor and invites readers to read next Sunday's feature.
Frank L. Randall of Minnesota named by Governor Foss to chair the Prison Commission faced a legislative deadlock. Legislature held up prison matters awaiting the vote, with a council vote expected to be unanimous after five supporters pledged to back Randall.
The Lieutenant-Governor announced support for Randall, shifting political backing. Critics argued Randall was an outsider, while Reindall earns strong Minnesota endorsements due to his prior role as superintendent of the State Reformatory.
Lawmakers debated extending school age to 15 as textile districts opposed the measure. Galleries filled with children brought by supporters and opponents faced off as Doyle of New Bedford and Underhill of Somerville led the dueling sides.
The committee on fisheries and game reported no legislation needed. On economy and efficiency recommendations the fish and game department would be reorganized to one commissioner with two deputies instead of three.
A newspaper advertisement touts ready made dresses as cheaper and more reliable than dressmaker edits. It promotes 520 maids and nurses dresses at special prices, claims 20 000 machine made dresses in stock with hundreds of styles from 5 to 7 50, all draped over models and available by telephone order at Oxford 3800.
Representative Haines of Medford appeared before the rules committee seeking admission of a new railroad bill to the Legislature. The measure, modeled on New York and Wisconsin law, prompts questions from Washburn who was cut off by Speaker Cushing. Washburn plans another push to move the bill via Ways and Means. The House leadership delays until bank and railroad commissioners report under the White order.
Corporation Counsel Corbett told the ways and means committee he opposed extending the act to cities and towns claiming Boston already spends about 500000 dollars yearly under the system.
The bill retiring public school teachers advanced to a third reading after a 105 to 5 vote. Opposition from Crocker of Boston argued the bill was not well thought out.
Governor Foss signed a bill extending to November 1 the effective date of the flag misuse law. The original act barred flag representations on merchandise and advertising, a provision found to burden many businesses dealing with flag stamped goods. The governor sent a special message to speed passage of the extension.
The notice highlights nursing uniforms offered for sale at a reduced price of 1.50 dollars. It emphasizes rarity and special pricing but provides few additional details such as brand, quantity, or sale duration.
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