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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1911
Page
10
Mayor Fitzgerald’s fire hazard bill failed 48 to 147 in the Legislature. He blamed lumber interests, while supporters warned the bill would push fireproof roofing on Boston builders. Opponents cited massive fire losses and urged action to protect homeowners in residential districts from future conflagrations.
Mayor Fitzgerald in a statement charged lumber interests with influencing the Legislature to defeat a fire hazard bill. He described assembling a committee with architects, a real estate expert, carpenters delegates, underwriters, and Civic League to draft a moderate measure on noncombustible roofs, open spaces between buildings, fireproof walls, and restricted floors, noting the opposition was by a special interest guarding profits over public safety.
The anti-padrone bill was reconsidered and killed in the Senate by a 16 to 15 vote. No deciding vote was cast by Senator Bennett. Intro'd in the House by Representative Cogswell of Lynn, the bill aimed at penalizing violators and cited foremen in shoe factories collecting tributes from foreign labor for jobs.
Washington May 12 The Boston Chamber of Commerce has been invited to pause in Hanover Germany during its European tour as guests of the city. The invitation came from Hanover Mayor and council to the State Department via American Consul Thompson.
The American Therapeutic Society officers and council, at a Vendome banquet, decided to fund a memorial for Dr. William T. G. Morton who introduced ether anesthesia at Massachusetts General Hospital in 1846. They aim to start a fund to honor his contribution at this morning’s meeting.
Dr William J Morton condemns Boston quacks urging stricter controls while Dr Harvey W Wiley forays into poetry at the council dinner. Wiley recites A Chemico-Metrical Madrigal and Feminine Pharmacy praising and lampooning medical commerce and pharmacy figures with satirical verse.
A June 11 observance marks the 50th anniversary of the Ninth Massachusetts Regiment’s departure from Boston for the South. James J. Phelan chairs the organizing committee, with Joseph A. Dennison as secretary and Joseph H. O’Neil as treasurer. The program includes a church service, luncheon at the East Armory, a brief parade, and a banquet attended by church, state, city and militia representatives and remaining veterans.
Washington May 12 The cabinet stated that legitimate commerce between the United States and Mexican border towns will not be interfered with by the American government. The policy rejects trade disruption unless neutrality is violated, leaving border trade under insurrectionist control intact.
Administration officials decline to commit on questions about exporting arms to insurgent ports in Mexico. Border customs will inspect each shipment to avoid violating U S neutrality. The policy recognizes de facto rebel control for commerce only, with customs or El Paso entries gatekeeping legality.
Lowell Chapin of South Bend son of Chicago millionaire Charles A. Chapin and Elizabeth Chalifoux eloped from Lowell Mass and married by Rev Charles E Billings. They now tour New England in a borrowed automobile, having been slated to wed next Wednesday.
Miss Ruth Powers won the gold elocution medal at Mt. St. Joseph's Academy Brighton for reciting The Death of Marmion. Other performances included The Chariot Race by Catherine McNally The Lepers by Ruth Lyons The Legend of the Best Beloved by Winifred Gillooly The Gray Goose by Ella Spinney The Christ Child by Catherine Smith and Sergius and the Lions by Elizabeth Flynn.
The Old Wine Store upholds a century of liquor quality in Boston near The Cradle of Liberty at 59 North Market Street. It touts Snows Special Old Whiskey aged 12 years selling for $1.25 a quart drawn to order. Open until 10 on Saturdays, with prices available on request. Established 1812. Opposite Faneuil Hall.
Representative Bathrick of Ohio introduced a resolution to shield government employees who may testify before congressional committees. The measure Prohibits retaliation against witnesses and guarantees that no employee shall be superseded demoted or discharged for such testimony.
The Canadian Club of Boston at the Parker House elected Dr. W. E. Harris as president and John B. Patterson, Dr. W. H. Ruddick, Colonel 8. O. Bigney as vice presidents. D. J. McMichot became secretary with John F. Masters as treasurer. Remaining officers include 8. W. C. Downey assistant secretary and several members on the executive committee led by Rev. John L. Campbell.
The Boston Park Commission, chaired by Robert S. Peabody, refused to alter traffic rules on Commonwealth avenue near the Leif Ericsson monument, saying a change would endanger children. The Bay State Automobile Association plans further action as motorists press for safer cross traffic, calling for enforcement by a crossing policeman.
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