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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1913
Page
6
In a $10,000 suit filed by Miss Sally Wrenn former head of the millinery department at a Boylston street store, Charles H. Stebbins attorney at law at 53 State street Otton refuses to reply to a list of interrogatories.
Miss Wrenn filed 38 interrogatories seeking details of a September 14 1912 car ride to Ferncroft Inn with Stebbins and others. the trip ended in a collision with a freight train. She sues for 10000 dollars, claims serious injury, and alleges Stebbins drove at about 50 miles per hour after dining at the inn.
Governor Samuel D. Felker announced two appointments to new posts. State Senator Frank J. Beal of Plymouth was named fish and game commissioner. Dr. George W. MacGregor of Littleton, an executive council member, was appointed to the board of control of state charitable and penal institutions.
Chicago May 29 Jack Johnson a Black pugilist was fined five dollars and costs by Municipal Judge Fry for driving with an open muffler. Johnson said he removed the muffler because the horn was broken.
Boston debate over borrowing outside the debt limit to widen eight suburban streets Chelsea Street Charlestown Norfolk Street Dorchester Centre Street West Roxbury No Beacon Street Brighton Faneuil Street Brighton Hyde Park Avenue West Roxbury Amory Street Roxbury Neptune Avenue East Boston totaling substantial sums. Mayor and Council clash with the Finance Commission and Good Government Association over finance and timing. Council member Watson leads a vote to fund inside the debt limit, risking delays to street improvements and other proposed projects including fire and police facilities and a new high school.
The council passed multiple loan orders including funds for a City Hospital addition, Tenean Beach purchase, Roslindale and Ward 12 municipal buildings, Highland Park expansion, and land in several suburbs. Provisions for widening major routes and extending improvements were also approved.
The council approved loan orders totaling 860000 for various improvements and sought 1330000 more in appropriations as Mayor Fitzgerald objects to using debt. A 500000 street improvement loan was approved within the debt limit, a move Fitzgerald plans to veto or accept by the council.
The Boston Letter Carriers Association appoints president Nicholas S. Lawless and secretary Joseph A. Granan to place a wreath on former Postmaster George A. Hibbard's grave in Cedar Grove Cemetery Mattapan today.
Washington May 29 Horace C Phaneuf was nominated by President Wilson to be postmaster at Nashua New Hampshire The nomination was announced today in Washington reflecting a key civil service appointment for the city and state in the federal postal service.
A large installment of Sewing Circle letters and Mildred Champagne's Love and Sentiment department are highlighted as two notable features on the homes page for next Sunday's Post.
Philosopher Norman Angell travels with World Peace Foundation at 40 Mt. Vernon Street to ease public opinion and promote a broad social peace where family affection and individual dignity are shared widely.
Norman Angell, author of The Great Illusion, lecturing in Boston insists the Japan scare has no basis. He argues Japan lacks sufficient army and navy to invade, and that conquest brings no real gains or social advantages for a nation. His work has been widely translated and the German edition sold 10 000 copies in a week.
Angell argues war is economically futile and calls for peace before tackling internal governance. He notes support from British bankers and city leaders, cites his life between England and America, and credits his Great Illusion for shaping modern peace thinking. He contends America is impregnable and warns against old world political myths guiding policy.
Mrs. Maurice Elfman of Boston reports finding a freak egg tiny yet perfectly formed inside a larger egg. Prominent Jewish women offered twenty and twenty five dollars for the rare specimen believed to bring happiness to childless couples, though Elfman has refused all offers.
The House adopted resolutions of regret and adjourned until Monday to honor the memory of Rep Forrest Goodwin Republican from Maine 3rd district who died yesterday in Maine. Speaker Clark named Maine delegation and others from Nebraska Oklahoma Illinois Georgia Connecticut Vermont Missouri to attend the funeral with Senate members also chosen. Delegations will depart Friday morning for Maine.
Senator Tillman asked every Cabinet member to prohibit smoking in their departments to protect women employees and his own health in executive sessions.
A police sergeant from Hanover Street Station collected 17.60 for Mrs. Simon Yuneika of Endicott Street in the courthouse corridors. Her husband is serving a six months sentence at Deer Island for non support.
In Phoenix and Maricopa County women cast ballots for the first time since gaining the franchise voting on the wet and dry question. The May 29 election marked a milestone as residents weighed prohibition measures and local results were awaited.
This notice advertises next Sunday’s Post featuring tips to remodel last year’s parasol, a guide to Japanese embroidery techniques, and listings for valuable household helps.
Mrs Eva Whiting White, superintendent of the Elizabeth Peabody House, was appointed by Governor Foss to the Immigration Board. She calls immigration one of the day’s most important questions and says it affects everyone on all sides.
Mrs. White, an education advocate, calls for expanded domestic science in schools to equip immigrant women for American home life and civic participation. She urges evening classes, naturalization aids, and broader industrial education while leveraging immigrant traditions to strengthen the American race.
Savin Hill Yacht Club members held their opening night at the Foster's Point clubhouse Savin Hill last evening. Commodore James A. Boyd served as toastmaster at a banquet after a decorated hall reception. William H. Rymes chaired the entertainment committee presenting singing dancing vaudeville and a moving picture show.
Not in the Order Book appears in next Sunday's Post Magazine as part of George Buchanan Fife's Travelling Salesman stories. The piece promises excitement and adventure.
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