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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1913
Page
9
Former President William Howard Taft, a Kent professor of law at Yale, denounced the initiative and referendum as akin to French revolutionary legislation, calling it the work of political cranks and contrary to constitutional spirit during his third lecture on Some Questions of Modern Government in New Haven.
The speaker urged a graduated income tax taxing all earnings over 1000 dollars. He argued everyone should contribute to government so people feel responsibility. Professor Taft criticized Congress for pandering to constituents and lying, predicting voters will reverse such actions.
The chancellor of the diocese schedules a forty hours devotion to begin tomorrow at St. Mary’s Waltham St. George’s Saxonville St. John’s Quincy St. Matthew’s Dorchester Sacred Heart Bradford St. John’s Newton Lower Falls St. Mary of the Annunciation Cambridgeport St. Francis Walpole St. Mary’s Franklin St. Mary’s Melrose and St. Joseph’s Holbrook. The devotion ends Tuesday morning with solemn high mass at each church.
Mrs. A. J. George of Massachusetts disputes claims that sex appeal dominated the New York suffrage parade. She notes that major papers praised the dignity and beauty of the procession, with editors from the Times Herald Sun World lauding its conduct and impact. Alice Stone Blackwell reports from Dorchester.
North Manchester Ind May 9 The mother of S L Heeter the Pittsburg school superintendent recently acquitted in court of charges by a domestic at his home and under investigation for immorality died at her home here. Her son had been at her bedside for days. She had been ill for months but worsened upon learning of her son's troubles.
The first official report from the federal government on the Friedmann vaccine states the public health service observations to date do not justify the confidence sparked by widespread publicity. The findings cast doubt on the remedy's effectiveness.
The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis adopted resolutions opposing a declared cure for tuberculosis and urging continued use of established agencies. Public Health Service researchers Dr John F Anderson and Dr A M Stimson tested Friedmann vaccine on about 90 patients in New York and noted Friedmann declined to provide full information despite initial offers. Observations will continue to determine scientific validity and potential for relief to thousands.
William Warner’s case for assaulting Bertha Coombs, famed as the girl with Titian hair, was continued in Police Court until Monday. Coombs, present in court, alleged Warner tried to forcibly transport her to New York against her will.
The article notes the belief that patients who have already been inoculated should anticipate an extended period of treatment. It emphasizes ongoing care and the potential duration of medical interventions.
The California Assembly passed three bills totaling 27000 to combat tuberculosis. One bill allocates 90000 for a State tuberculosis department, another provides 2000 for treatment of residents, and the third sets 5000 for dissemination of prevention knowledge.
Mrs. Bessie Dugan of Salem sues James R. Williston and the firm J R Williston & Co in Suffolk Superior Court claiming her son Edward used her funds in stock transactions from 1911 to 1912 and lost 3705.25. She seeks recovery of losses from non settled trades and asks restraint on defendants disposing of any partnership interest pending the case with an order returnable May 12.
The bill to widen Avery Street in Boston cleared the House to be engrossed after a stormy session. Opposition from Conway, Giblin, and Donovan failed to stop passage as the referendum was defeated 80 to 94. Donovan said he would move to reconsider on Monday.
Bill drafted along lines backed by labor men proposes a five member health board replacing the current seven. Debates center on costs and timeline for implementation. Lomasney and Giblin trade barbs over past statements as Conway notes existing authority and funding.
Governor Foss urges creation of a five member State Board of Health to study drink problems and supervise treatment. A plan calls for inebriety boards to decide probation or release, while caring for families. The committee approved a bill to give the board final control over hospitals and sanitaria for tuberculosis and authority to locate build and run related institutions.
The governor has signed a bill providing for one day of rest every seven days, totaling 24 consecutive hours. A number of trades are exempted from the requirement.
Public notice promotes a free booklet Pacific Coast Tours detailing summer trips to Colorado California Puget Sound Yosemite Yellowstone Glacier Parks. Alex Stocks New England Pass Agent offers maps illustrations and special excursion rates via Burlington Route to assist planning.
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