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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1916
Page
7
Senate moved the civil service measure to a third reading after amendments. Exemptions carve out prison workers laborers Metropolitan Park Commission staff school janitors veterans and state treasury and bank commissioner employees from the bill’s provisions.
By a vote of 141 to 16 the House passed to engrossment the bill to redistrict the state into senatorial districts, a measure already approved by the Senate last week.
The Senate heatedly debated amendments to a civil service bill, while Senator McLaughlin of Boston criticized the measure as a tool of hungry Republicans. He accused the Governor of pressure on the Legislature and skewered President Wells for supporting an administration proposal earlier in the day.
After a heated day of bitter attacks Republicans and Democrats blamed Boston politicians for the measure while denying claims about former Representative Lomasney. The bill would bar license renewal for two years after conviction for reckless driving or driving while intoxicated. The Springfield charter bill moved to engrossment and the Public Service Commission bill advanced to third reading with costs charged to public service corporations.
The Skyscrapers Club, whose members include some of the town's tallest men, will hold its second annual meeting and dinner at 6 o'clock tonight in the Boston Press Club. Lyman Arme, secretary of the Press Club and a founder of the Skyscraper group, will host the event.
Arthur M. Laskey argues before the Post reader that Boston firemen deserve one day off in three to restore health and balance. He notes increased incident loads, constant duties, and physical strain, urging the City Council to grant humane time off for firefighters. He provides personal insight from a former firefighter and cites department strain.
John Holt of Wall River was re elected president at the ninth annual convention held at 724 Washington street. James Connor New Bedford became vice president James Whitehead Fall River secretary treasurer and Joseph Warren New Bedford statistician. An eight hour national and state work day and standard wage were endorsed. The Amalgamated Textile Workers of America will meet after.
At the request of EF J Bagocius a prominent Lithuanian of Boston Congressman Gallivan presented a resolution in the House denouncing English actions toward Irish revolutionaries. The measure claims England forfeited civilized humanity and paired with Russia, adopted by Lithuanians of Greater Boston at a mass meeting in St Omer Hall South Boston last Sunday.
Bedford police chief Edward P. Kelley said four men arrested in Boston by inspectors confessed to the Bedford post office break. Two more, at large, were implicated in the attempted safe explosion. the gang is said to have robbed nearby railroad stations and post offices in several towns.
A bill approved by President Wilson proposes a national seven member cabinet council to nominate an advisory seven member commission. The panel would survey U S industries to enable immediate concentration and utilization of industrial resources in war times, with presidential approval.
A testimonial from Mrs B N Gile of West Newbury Mass praises Dr True's Worm Elixir plus Family Laxative and Worm Expeller for saving her six children from worm problems. The ad lists worm symptoms and urges readers to buy at dealers with prices 36c 60c and 1.00 and offers free advice from Auburn Me.
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