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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1916
Page
4
The Japanese freighter Seiko Maru sailing from Tacoma to Yokohama was posted today as 21 days overdue at the Japanese port. She departed Puget Sound on March 21 and officials reported no war munitions aboard and a miscellaneous merchandise cargo.
Billy Sunday’s revival plans face debate as Cambridge city officials table a building-law revision. Sunday organizers favor an all wood structure if Cambridge approves, but Boston remains a priority though acoustic limits may require wood and brick.
The House rejected a push to investigate Roxbury Representative Simon Swig amid corrupt practices allegations. The roll call tallied 106 in favor of an inquiry and 119 against, ending a daylong debate marked by rhetoric and religious citations as Swig supporters praised the absence of action against him.
Republicans in the House faced deep rifts as leaders supported the investigation while many colleagues balked. Democrats largely opposed the probe, save their leader and a few others, leaving the path to action uncertain. Representative Swig threatened a House statement to expose a conspiracy and push for a full inquiry.
At the annual conference in Portland Maine on May 9 reports show seven more churches in the state and a rise of one hundred seven in membership. Benevolence giving dropped from last year while missions receipts totaled 51140, down 3714 from last year and 12000 below the apportionment.
Mayor Curley approved the Vans for the new municipal buildings to be erected on Ashland and Washington streets in Roslindale. Bids will be received on and after May 4 and will be opened the following Monday and Saturday.
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