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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1914
Page
6
Governor Walsh announced changes in the New Haven Boston and Maine stock liquidators. Henry B Day will fill the vacancy left by the resignation of James L Richards who declines the board. Charlies Hall resigns from Elevated directorship amid criticism. The Public Service Commission bill was pushed through the House reducing salaries and requiring full-time service.
James L Richards resigns as trustee of Boston and Maine amid corporate ties. Charles P Hall resigns as Boston Elevated director to avoid conflict. Henry B Day fills Richards vacancy. A bill to require Public Service Commissioners to serve full time passes the House 110 to 24. Commissioner George W Anderson reportedly pressured to resign but may be kept by Governor Walsh. Railroad message promised to address separation of Boston and Maine from New Haven.
Mr and Mrs Winslow W Churchill of Plymouth observed their golden wedding anniversary today with scores of relatives and friends visiting their home. Churchill born August 1 1844 and Mrs Churchill born June 8 184 have seven children six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Sixty young dancers aged four to sixteen performed at Intercolonial Hall Roxbury on Dudley street for the first annual ball hosted by Miss Anna MecLaughlin's dancing class. The program featured costume numbers and a bath room style routine teaching etiquette learned over the year.
May meeting of the Massachusetts State Board of Trade drew over 200 representatives. Ex-President Charles W. Eliot spoke on cooperative employing and profit sharing at a Kendal Hotel banquet. Delegates Richard L. Gay, John Wesley Barker, and Josiah Bennett were named to attend the Paris Congress. The board endorsed an interstate commerce commission bill and opposed House Bill 2518 abolishing injunctions.
The Hello Girls of the Greater Boston district, affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, will host their second annual May party at Hibernian Hall on Dudley Street in Roxbury Friday night. Officers including Anna J. Molloy, Mary C. Meagher, and Catherine Tierney will lead floor activities with a slate of trustees and inspectors serving in the event.
A committee of Sherwin School graduates plans a testimonial to Miss Elizabeth B. Walton who has served as master’s assistant since 1895. Dr. Charles Stone of 752 Tremont Street is chairman of the committee.
In Rome Cardinal O Connell opened the subterranean aqueducts for the Basilica of San Clemente with high prelate presence. Funds came from American subscriptions. In Boston a bill to raise motor truck registration fees faced resistance from the Electric Vehicle Association and the Electric Motor Car Club. They asked Governor Walsh for a Senate hearing if the measure passes. The New England convention closed after Nahant day trips and a Edison vs Electric Vehicle game.
The Theta Sigma Delta fraternity at Somerville High School held its fifth anniversary dinner at Hotel Thorn dike last night. About 40 attendees. Dr William H. Hoyt served as toastmaster and Sub-master J. I. Hayward of Somerville High spoke as principal. Congressman Samuel W. McCall was invited but could not attend.
John Hurley, 70, of 20 Gurney Street Roxbury, was seriously injured yesterday morning when struck by an electric car near Beacon and Hawes streets close to the Brookline line. He was taken to City Hospital by Benjamin B. Jacobs. doctors fear skull fracture.
Congressman Thomas C. Thatcher of the 14th district released letters with Captain Willis L. Case of Hyannis. Case pays tribute and hopes Thatcher runs again. Thatcher replies that he will be a candidate for re election.
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