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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1913
Page
4
In New Bedford on May 28 Judge Hugo A. Dubuque warned Boston attorneys against seeking cases outside their district. He stated that out of town counsel delay parties and actions and urged local lawyers to handle cases locally.
Judge Dubuque refused to postpone a trial when a Boston law firm sought continuation citing federal duties. He urged the firm to let local counsel handle the matter and withdraws their involvement. Alvin G. Weeks of Fall River then secured the continuance after being retained.
Senator Cummins plans to call up a resolution in the Senate to appoint a sub committee to probe the tariff lobby in Washington. The move follows President Wilsons declaration against lobbyists. The next Sundays Post features comic pages including S Matter Pop The Day of Rest and the Van Loon Family.
May 28 the Hip Sings On Leongs and Four Brothers tong factions signed a peace treaty in the chamber of Judge Foster at the Court of General Sessions. Representatives of the three Tongs met to end hostilities and govern themselves in harmony.
A signed treaty ends the old Hip Sings versus On Leongs feud in Chinatown. Leaders cast long guns into the river and promise a spirit of brotherly love. Disputes will be arbitrated by the Chinese Merchants' Association or, failing that, the precinct police captain.
A major fire ravaged the Talbot Wool Scouring Company building in Norton Massachusetts causing about 40000 dollars in losses. The single story 250 by 70 foot structure burned after spontaneous combustion in the wool.
Washington May 28 administration leaders said Congress will remove a 5 percent tariff discount clause in the Underwood tariff bill for American owned or controlled vessels. They claim eliminating the provision harms nothing and would avoid embarrassing foreign nations and treaty friction. President Wilson reportedly would not object to its elimination.
The Senate finance subcommittee led by Senator John Sharp Williams considers administrative features of a tariff bill and plans to modify a clause forcing foreign merchants to submit books to an American agent. Protests from eight nations and talks with Secretary Bryan are reported as the House and Senate seek to strike the objectionable 5 per cent debenture clause.
Mrs Octavia Courtens testified that Henri Deslovers and Mrs Angele Parmentier warned of murder. She said Deslovers told her to leave so no witness would speak if he killed Parmentier. Courtens fled to Lawrence Massachusetts after warnings amid ongoing quarrels and assault allegations.
William L. Pusher, treasurer and secretary of the Pittsfield Trust Company, was appointed receiver of the bank and its Corinna and Jonesport branches. The court has restrained the bank from doing business by temporary injunction, and only loan payments were accepted while doors stayed open.
Joseph R. Scott seeks damages from the Boston Elevated Railway Co alleging extensive harm to his Jamaica Plain property caused by the construction and maintenance of street car lines. The petition was filed in the Superior Court.
Forrest Goodwin of Skowhegan, Republican Representative to Congress from Maine's third district, died in Portland after a period of illness. He served one term after defeating Samuel Gould and earlier held posts as parliamentary clerk, state representative, and Maine Senate president. Born in Skowhegan fifty years ago, he was famed as a top Colby College pitcher and was married to Mattie Smith.
The obituary notes a Colby College basemen who also played for Salem and Worcester in the New England league. His death triggers a special election called by Governor Haines in the third district to fill the vacancy.
Assistant District Attorney James B. Reynolds asked for the arrest of J. Martin Miller a former Aix la Chapelle consul if he appears at Marquette as a witness in the Roosevelt libel suit Miller is indicted here on grand larceny tied to a check transaction Reynolds sent a message to Frank Harper secretary to Colonel Roosevelt asking to notify if Miller shows up in Marquette Miller was among 40 who signed depositions for defendant George A Newett in the libel case Roosevelt libel suit witness list scrutiny continues.
Port of Boston directors opened bids for paving drainage and regulation along Northern Avenue and Pier 6 in South Boston. The listed bids ranged from 111,792.50 to 155,010.40 with multiple firms submitted offers including John Cashman & Sons Co and Northern Construction Company.
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