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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1911

Page

5

HUB Police Branded Brutes By Boston City Council

Boston Councillor Daniel J. McDonald denounced many officers as brutes unfit for duty and urged stricter enforcement powers. He asserted numerous cops cannot be trusted and should not receive more discretion in street loitering arrests. The amendment was rejected as the council approved 309,000 for a municipal lighting plant ending a long dispute over a 2.5 million lighting contract.

Boston Daniel J. McDonald McDonald Charlestown Smith

Milk inspection bill clears veto in Senate

The medical milk inspection bill passed the Senate yesterday 27 to 4, despite Governor Foss's veto. It would create private boards to inspect milk. Senators Doyle Malley Murray and Timilty voted against the bill. Senator Ross defended it, saying the Governor misunderstood its purpose.

Senate Doyle Malley Murray Timilty Ross

Boston Dock Bill Endorsed for $9 Million Measure

Speaker Walker backed the Metropolitan affairs committee action to report the Brown $9,000,000 dock bill creating a five member dock board. The plan allows private interests like the Belgian syndicate to develop the docks if approved by the Dock Commission, with Boston owning docks akin to subway ownership. The speaker urged larger sums to make Boston the Atlantic seaboard’s biggest port.

Walker Metropolitan Affairs Committee Boston Atlantic Seaboard Harbor and Land Commission George Smith Dock Commission

Compensation ef amie BOARD SPLIT in three bills to settle claims

The Workingmen's Compensation Commission reported to the Legislature that it could not pick a single solution. It proposed three bills the Saunders-Parks plan to curb employer defenses with insurance, the compulsory Lowell bill modeled after the English act, and the Alexander plan requiring joint contributions. Members include James Lowell Amos Saunders Joseph Parks Magnus Alexander with Henry Howard abroad.

Workingmen’s Compensation Commission New York Alexander Henry Howard Brookline James Lowell Amos Saunders Joseph Parks Magnus Alexander

Fourteen Hurt As Street Car Collision Injures Passengers

A street car collision on Broadway Extension near Harrison avenue injured fourteen people. Motorman Coyne and Conductor Frank J. Moore led a forward car load of 18 passengers after a service car rear ended them. Paramedics and Grace Hospital staff treated victims at the scene.

Broadway Extension Timothy Hayes Grace Hospital Harrison Avenue Harvard Harvard Street City Point This Street Coyne Frank J. Moore City Point Electric Moore Sadie Ward Lillian

May Let Road Cut Fenway

At the State House the Foss decision on extending Boylston Street across the Fenway hangs over the bill. Opponents include Olmstead who warns of park damage. Senator Tinkham argues Governor’s personal honor is involved. Supporters say development is necessary despite possible statue moves. Mayor and City Council approval needed. opposition cites historic society leaders.

State House Foss Fenway Back Bay Fens Tinkham Commonwealth Massachusetts George B. James Ivor Boyle O'Reilly Joseph Smith Lomasney Boston Charles Francis Adams The Massachusetts Historical Society Mary Boyle O'Reilly Moorfield Storey Sylvester Baxter

Unitarian session stirs Boston with Fletcher protest

Sensational moments at the Unitarians anniversary week in Boston feature Rev. Grover Mills denouncing Senator Duncan U. Fletcher for vice presidency nomination. The ministerial union discusses ethics, wages, and ministry staffing as 800 delegates gather at the Hotel Somerset for a reception.

Boston Channing Hall Grover G. Mills Watertown American Unitarian Association United States Duncan U. Fletcher Florida Mills Lorimer John Haynes Hopkins New York Unitarian Fellowship For Social Justice Unitarian Ministers of Elihu Root Fletcher Illinois Charles W. Casson Tremont Temple Edward Cummings Paul R. Frothingham Roderick Stebbins Louis

Masked Men Rifle New York Gambling Den for 16000

Two masked gunmen robbed a Sixth Avenue gambling house early today, taking more than 16000 in cash. Most of the money allegedly came from a single gambler during the night’s play. Police believe the raid is tied to ongoing gambler warfare and enmity among rival groups. The attackers reportedly targeted several other well known gambling houses following the initial success.

New York Sixth Avenue Fifty-ninth Street

Baggarozzo Denies Murder Charge in Quincy Court

Vincenzo Baggarozzo pleaded not guilty to the murder of Joseph Mier in Quincy District Court through attorney Jesse Gove and was held without bail for June 2 arraignment. He was moved to Dedham jail after East Boston police captured him early yesterday.

Vincenzo Baggarozzo Joseph Mier Quincy Quincy District Court Jesse Gove Dedham Raggarozzo Boston

Testimonial honors Monsignor O Callaghan at St Augustine’s

More than 5000 parishioners from St. Augustine’s in South Boston gathered for a reunion and testimonial to Monsignor Dennys O’Callaghan who completed 43 years as pastor. Mayor Fitzgerald praised O’Callaghan and John O’Callahan for Irish causes, as a vaudeville entertainment, dancing, and parish sales followed a long program with notable guests including Senator Powers and Commissioner Gallivan.

St. Augustine's Parish South Boston Monsignor Dennys O'Callaghan D. D P. R Wiundreds Fitzgerald Monsignor O'allagnan John O'Callahan Father O'Callaghan Adeline Charlies 8S Connor William C. Wall John J. Lydon John T. Donahue Edward G. Morris John L. Monahan Peter F. McNiff Wiliam J. Day James J. Powers M. J. Murray James A. Gallivan Francis Colpoys P. H. O'Connor James F. Creed John J.lydon Michael J. Reidy Daniel C. Metsaac

I Phillips Oppenheim Visiting in Boston

English author I Phillips Oppenheim arrived at the Bellevue Hotel in Boston for a 10 day visit to the hub. He plans no American material for new works and says travel scenes have little influence on his writing.

I. Phillips Oppenheim Boston Ei. Phillips Oppenheim Elsie Hopkins Chelsea Bellevue Hotel America London

Brookline Boys Win Major Verdict in Auto Crash Case

In Dedham on May 22 a Norfolk County Superior Court jury awarded $41,000 total in two cases from the Scituate auto crash of August 26, 1909. Richard L. Cressy’s mother sues for $25,000. Thayer and Harrigan to pay half each. Richard Brown’s father and administrator sues for $8,000. verdict against both. Brown died at the scene. Cressy will not fully recover from injuries.

Dedham Norfolk County Superior Court Brookline Scituate William H. Thayer George M. Harrigan Lowell Richard L. Cressy Susan R. Cressy Harris Street Thayer Harrigan Richard C. Brown J. Edward Brown Gannet Street Harrigan Auto Thayer Auto John L. Bussey Brookline High School Clarence Reddy Nathaniel Mitchell Brown Cressy

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