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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1916
Page
22
Franz Wenz sues his sister in law Mrs Mary L Wenz for 60000 alleging assault and battery and imprisonment in a room of his brother Henry Wenz chocolate factory on Ferdinand street. The crowded courtroom waited for a verdict as jurors deliberated beyond adjournment with a sealed verdict expected the next morning.
The Franz Wenz trial in Judge Sanderson's Superior Court session lasted about a week. Testimony included claims of broken ribs in October 1910 and allegations of interference with a contract to form a chocolate business partnership with his brother Henry.
Governor McCall vetoed a bill granting Boston police officers one extra day off in eight. He praised the department but said city authorities should initiate any further days off and urged local initiative.
Dr Talcott Williams of Columbia University and A Lawrence Lowell of Harvard argued peace by force as the path for the United States in the Mexican situation and its relation to the European war at a Cambridge Massachusetts Congregational conference.
Dr Williams condemns U S hesitation to use force in Mexico four years ago citing failed punitive actions and border insecurity. President Lowell argues neutrals’ rights are protected as nations war, while peace must be enforced like civil order with force if needed.
Banking opponents and automobile business leaders clashed before the Board of Bank Incorporators over a petition to form the Back Bay Trust Company. Proponents led by ex Governor Foss and J. W. Bowman argued rapid Back Bay banking for a $40 to $50 million annual automobile trade, while critics from existing banks warned against diverting established efforts.
Chelsea police investigate two attempts to burn a three story wooden tenement at 20 Hawthorn Street. A third floor fire was put out by firefighters and hours later a cellar fire was stopped by resident Philip Buckley who found his woodshed door covered with kerosene and a strong odor in the cellar.
Ten veterans of the Twenty-fourth Massachusetts Regiment answered roll call at the 48th annual reunion held at the American House. Major Charles B. Amory presided as Alfred H. Knowles reported that about 75 members of the regiment remain alive, with greetings from members in California, Florida and other states.
The Harvard Street Methodist Episcopal Church in Cambridge celebrated its 75th anniversary with a banquet last night. Pastor Rev Wilson E Vandermark spoke alongside Cambridge Mayor Rockwood and several clergy including Rev Dr William H Thomas of South Norwalk and Rev Dr George H Chadbourne of Melrose.
Lansing May 17 Michigan Democrats at a harmonious state convention endorsed the Wilson Ferris administrations and named delegates pledged to vote for the President's renomination at the national convention.
Columbus May 17 Newton D Baker secretary of war was chosen temporary chairman of Ohio State Democratic convention to be held in Columbus on June 1 by the meeting of the committee on arrangements named by the state committee.
Dr. Freeman O'Brien a Wappinger Falls physician missing since early Monday morning. He was to wed Miss Agnes Oliver Timmins, a Poughkeepsie social leader, with over a hundred out of town friends expected for the 5 o'clock ceremony.
Police traced the doctor after he left home by finding his automobile in a Beacon garage. The proprietor said the car came in at 7 o’clock and was to be washed and ready, but the doctor did not return. Two medicine cases were left in the car.
A new comic feature titled It Pays to Advertise by Colonel Corn debuts in the upcoming Sunday Post. The page promises a humorous exploration of marketing through the popular character.
After a four hour session Councillor Kenny clashed with Storrow over a 255000 cut from the city payroll and the budget was passed 4 to 2 with Stor row Coleman Collins and Hagan in favor McDonald Ballantyne opposed A mayor statement followed a demand for a clear plan on 153000 spending for specific street projects outlining funding questions and accountability.
Councillors Kenny and Attridge abstained to avoid a budget deadlock while Councillor Coulthurst was ill and the majority’s right to rule was recognized. The new budget totals 22 879 669, down 581 118 for street repairs, with street construction funds by the mayor bringing the grand total to 682 101 after two months of deliberations.
Marlboro May 17 The Rev Nellie Mann Opdale longtime member of the ministry and the sole woman minister in the Universalist Church in Massachusetts resigns as pastor of the First Universalist Church of Marlboro after nine years at the helm she will retire August 1 offering no reason for stepping down.
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