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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1916
Page
13
Fire Prevention Commissioner John A. O'Keefe issued a license permitting the Mexican Petroleum Corporation to construct a fuel oil plant between Eastern Avenue and Chelsea Creek in Chelsea. The firm is capitalized at several million dollars and proceeds with the project.
Officials advocate a major fuel oil plant to be among the Atlantic coast’s largest and finest. Plans and license will be filed with Chelsea city clerk as work begins on boggy marshes to create a substantial facility. Port of Boston directors reportedly agree to dredge a Chelsea Creek channel for large oil tankers.
The project describes a refinery complex with six fuel oil tanks of 55,000 barrels each and one gasoline tank of 15,000 barrels. Each tank is to be enclosed by a heavy concrete basin as part of the completed plant, connected with trade activities related to the plant.
Secretary Redfield will have Hough's Neck Channel charted and marked with red and black buoys at the entrance to Boston Harbor. A navigational spindle will be erected on Spears Stand to remove a longstanding menace to ships and yachts, previously blamed for many wrecks and damages.
Weldon S. Martin, indicted for an assault with a hammer on Mary Martin at their home 63 Summit avenue Hyde Park on April 6, was examined by Dr. J. C. Rogers for sanity and sent to the Psychopathic Hospital for observation. Dr. Rogers was appointed by Assistant District Attorney D. V. MecIsaac. Martin is about 52 years old.
Chief Arthur L. Kimball and Revere Fire Department investigators concluded the Tuesday blaze near Boulevard north of Beach street was caused by carelessly discarded cigarettes. The fire damaged Leo Gordon’s premises housing the Mayside Circus and the midget show, not Sleeper's Hotel. Estimated losses won’t exceed $15,000.
Commander Constant Cordier of the Harvard Regiment ordered khaki uniforms may be worn only at prescribed drills or formations. At all other times the uniforms are taboo, with a ban detailed in the regiment's general orders.
Harvard seniors will use a sliding scale for class day tickets. Regular tickets to Stadium exercises cost 1.50 but early buyers pay 0.50 until May 13, then 0.75, and later 1.00. Early shoppers secure bargain rates for the 1916 commencement events.
Mayor Curley reappointed Chairman John H. Dillon of the Park and Recreation Commission. Dillon's salary is $5000. The Mayor also named Emily G. Balch to the City Planning Board, Eugene V. R. Thayer as trustee of the Consumptives Hospital, and Alexander Steinert to the Art Commission with no salary attached.
The new roof garden on the fifth story of the Boston Atheneum opened yesterday afternoon drawing many patrons. It overlooks Granary Burying Ground and offers a westward panorama toward Boston Common TreMont street, with easy access from the fifth floor reading and conversation rooms, elevator shaft, and stairs connecting all five floors.
Mrs Catherine Downes was acquitted in Somerville Police Court by Judge Wentworth of larceny charges for a ring taken from Mrs Mary Giroux. The verdict was delivered yesterday in the local court.
Louis Apirian a painter received a suspended sentence after being arraigned for speeding in the funeral procession of his brother in law on First avenue New York. Bicycle Patrolman Gennerich testified Apirian’s car was last in the line and traveled 28 miles an hour between Sixty fifth and Sixty seventh streets.
Bishop Thomas D. Beaven of the Springfield Catholic Diocese has purchased three lots in Pittsfield. The move signals continued church property expansion in the region, with details of the parcels and future plans yet to be announced.
Deeds recorded today show a large sanitarium and a double house in Pittsfield totaling $21,000. Bishop Beaven, visiting Pittsfield, announced the intention to install a Catholic hospital under the direction of the Sisters of Providence.
Robert Tenney Davis of Somerville was yesterday elected first marshal of the graduating class of the Harvard Business School. Edward J. Hickey of Detroit was chosen secretary of the class. The two officers will lead class functions at the Harvard commencement in June.
Francis T Meagher of Milton filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition yesterday in the U S District Court. He owes 52790 and has assets of 31588 including 30000 in real estate. Principal creditors are Stephen A Meagher of Milton claiming 25988 New England Rendering Company 12000 and Beacon Trust Company 5000.
Ex mayor John F. Fitzgerald will address the South Boston Citizens Association at the Columbus building East Broadway tonight. It is his first appearance since retirement and he is expected to receive a rousing reception as he discusses South Boston the Industrial Metropolis with William N Cronin presiding and local business leaders in attendance.
An advertisement urges Americans to combat uric acid with Anuric from Dr. Pierce. It claims to relieve backache, kidney trouble, rheumatism, and related symptoms by expelling uric acid, comparing its potency to lithia and citing the Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo, with trial and full-treatment prices.
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