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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1912
Page
2
A shellfish preservation effort sped through the State House with a rewritten Schofield bill shortening cam' flat leases to ten years. The National Association pressed the issue over two days, influencing the Senate's new draft before passage.
In Cover New Hampshire on May 17, Celia age 3 died and Mary 12 is in critical condition after four children in the Thomas J Mc Manus family fell ill from an unaccounted poison. Doctors suspect ingestion of poisonous substances but cannot identify the toxin. Two other siblings are ill while two remain unaffected as investigators consider candy or wild berries as possible causes.
The article notes rental terms for Commonwealth flats to municipalities and governorial revocation rights after five years, with five dollars yearly rent and harvest rights for local consumption. It also covers the National Association of Shellfish Commissioners electing officers and inviting Congress for oyster culture funding, plus a committee plan to meet North American Orchard Growers for joint advertising and demand growth. Names include Dr. George W. Field, John Craft, Frederick W. Perry, Swepson Earle, Joseph Hyde Pratt, Brayton A. Round, Charles R. Bacon, and W. McDonald Lee.
The Massachusetts House unanimously approves Donahue-Meaney resolutions making it the first state legislative body to ratify the constitutional amendment for direct election of U S Senators. Roger Walcott of Milton plans a Monday move to reconsider. Governor Foss urges action in a second message during the debate.
The Hisgen anti monopoly bill faced amendments from Senator Coolidge of Northampton. The changes remove sections allowing the attorney general to oust a discredited corporation and narrow the bill to intentional discrimination aimed at destroying a competitor and creating a local monopoly.
Port directors saw the $25,000 yearly appropriation for three years defeated by Ways and Means. The plan aimed to fund harbor improvements but was blocked despite a report citing sufficient funds. The resolve creating the port of Boston fund was advanced.
Governor Foss vetoed the peaceful persuasion bill yesterday and sent his message to the House. He reiterated last year’s veto finding the measure would lead to intimidation.
Mrs. Johanna Murphy nee O'Brien of 74 Torrey Street Dorchester seeks brothers William and Daniel O'Brien lost 14 years ago. Last known they lived in Troy New York on Fourth Street. She asks the Post cooperates in locating them.
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