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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1909
Page
7
In Honolulu on October 21 Judge Lindsey forced entry after cries for help from his Japanese servant Rio. A Japanese man named Tanaka killed Rio, then fatally cut his own throat. Lindsey's attempt to reach Rio came too late.
The supreme council of Scottish Rite Masons for the Southern jurisdiction adopts a resolution to memorialize the 100th birthday of Albert Pike, the Rite's Patron Saint. Commemorations are planned globally on December 29 following his birth anniversary on that date.
A new corporation of Boston fish dealers may be formed with powers to execute papers and use Commonwealth docks in South Boston to handle the industry. A hearing before the Metropolitan Improvements board at the State House discussed transferring business from Tow Wharf to the South Boston docks. Addison Burnham acted as counsel for many prominent dealers who cited Boston’s large fish trade and the city’s benefit from its market, the world’s second largest.
No opposition to transfer. Boston fish dealers back renting the docks from the State to recoup the cost of concreting and sanitation improvements. They cite the vast annual catch, 125 million pounds valued at 6 million, and 325 vessels employing 6,500 workers, with frequent port congestion and fire risks.
The City Council appropriations committee plans to direct Parkman fund income this year if the Board of Aldermen agrees with an order passed by the Common Council. Councilman Goodwin introduced the measure to hold public hearings on how to dispose of the income. The brief meeting, the slimmest this year, lasted a half hour and was broken up by a Democratic parade passing City Hall.
The Young Ladies' Charitable Association hosts weekly whist events for the Free Home for Consumptives at 168 Massachusetts avenue Society Hall. Tonight features the usual whist session, a special entertainment program, and dancing after.
New York Oct 21 A dusty Cambridge dated note by Henry W Longfellow dated March 13 1882 was discovered between book pages in Brooklyn as part of George Stillwell estate relics. The letter thanks a Mr Takyer Ausbruch 1868 for wine and mentions an absent amanuensis and difficulty writing by hand.
In Spokane on October 21 Senator La Follette praised Miles Poindexter for opposing Cannon dictatorial power in the House. He warned that a giant trust controls wealth via 14 magnates, and accused them of plans to weaken the Sherman anti trust law at the next Congress session while backing Poindexter as a reformer.
Professor James Monaghan of New York argued at the Boston City Club that the state should abolish high schools and universities as funds should aid poor children instead. He claimed the nation needs raw materials and not schooling, criticizing the current system as a pyramid with too few advancing beyond elementary grades.
President Taft visited Taft Texas where the town gave him an unanimous vote last fall. He toured a farm and watched a steam plow in operation. Taft played 18 holes of golf with Robert Connerly of Austin who defeated him. He plans a Corpus Christi stop aboard the Windom to address the Inland Waterways Association.
Laurence H Sullivan defeated by William F Murray for the Democratic councillor nomination reports campaign expenses only. Walter R Meins defeated for the Republican Ward 21 representative nomination filed a similar statement. Alonzo Moran paid 115 to obtain an independent district attorney nomination. Charles J Elliot paid 74 92 Fred Hammond 37 and John H Johnson 74 93.
In Johnstown New York on October 21 the prohibition synod of New York concluded its review of heresy charges against the New York Presbytery over the ordination of Rev. Archibald Black. The judiciary committee reported in favor of the presbytery, saying no further action was needed.
Santiago news reports the Chilean government approves a new spending plan totaling 20 million dollars to fund a naval expansion including the construction of one dreadnought.
Edward F. McSweeney resigns as chairman of the Consumptives Hospital trustees citing insufficient time for the role. The move ends his tenure overseeing the hospital’s board and its charitable duties.
The Boston Bridge Works Inc has been awarded the Neponset bridge reconstruction contract by Superintendent of Streets Emerson as the lowest bidder amid the Boston Agreement trial context in Superior Criminal Court.
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