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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1913
Page
4
In Brockton on Oct 30 Mrs Cath erine Johnson of East Bridgewater told Police Court she would end her life by her own hand if attorney Charles O Connell pressed cross examination as she faced charges of non support against her husband.
Mrs. Johnson aged 26 shouted threats in court during cross-examination. A court officer and assistant probation officer tried to pacify her, but failed. The judge ordered her husband discharged after she claimed the remark about divorce was a jest and refused further cross-examination.
Oscar Schafer a Boston showman aged 76 received a birthday reception and banquet at Hotel Vesuvius. Friends paid tribute as he spoke on Events of the Past in Snowville and Quincy Kilby read an original poem Old Time Actors to enthusiastic warmth.
James J. Hill and Frank A. Vanderlip spoke at the Investment Bankers' Association banquet in Chicago. Hill warned that the country is water logged with bonds and confidence must return with a restored bond standard. Vanderlip warned Congress risks fiat money policy as the Senate hesitates to oppose the House.
Mr Vanderlip criticizes the Glass bill as fostering fiat currency with unlimited note issuance and no government reserve. He advocates a single central bank owned by the people under government control, opposing regional banks due to regional shocks and reserve competition. He notes political obstacles from Senate committee, House preference for regional systems, and a Baltimore convention stance against central banks.
A Senate committee faces obstacles to a central public institution bill as speakers urge public opinion to sway lawmakers. Voices blame municipal indebtedness and industrial bonds for fiscal strain, calling for moderation and stricter credit standards. A memorial to the Interstate Commerce Commission seeks higher railroad freight rates to fund improvements, drafted by the association’s board and approved at the convention.
Anthony Sousa a 19 year old elevator operator at the Hotel Brewster was wedged between the elevator car and the floor between the first and second levels. Firemen under Chief Daniel F Sennett freed him with axes and cutting saws after he re entered the car and triggered the shaft. He was carried to an ambulance by Station 4 police officers and expected to recover.
The injured man was taken to City Hospital where doctors say he will be an invalid for several weeks but he is not on the dangerous list and recovery is anticipated. He told a bell boy he would be back before the week ends.
Representative Sharp of Ohio urged Secretary Garrison to modify West Point entrance examinations or run a government preparatory course after noting that sixty percent of applicants failed over the past three years despite many being high school graduates. President Wilson vetoed a bill to reinstate one constituent who failed.
Charles Anderson aged 49 of 128 Wordsworth Street East Boston died from a paralytic shock yesterday afternoon at about four o'clock at his home. For five years he served as a sergeant of the marines stationed at Fort Warren. He belonged to Temple Lodge Free Masons of East Boston. His father Captain Charles Anderson was a noted East Boston shipbuilder in the previous generation.
Andrew W. Gibbons prominent local hotel owner dies at his Main Street home after a three month illness. He was a member of Division 44 A. O. H. and the Holy Name Society of St. Bridget's Church in Maynard.
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