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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1910
Page
2
Boston business leaders endorse a plan to present Greater Boston as a unified metropolis and to include suburbs in the 1910 census. The Metropolitan Boston Council would be advisory, with 39 members, limited initial funding, and power to study bills, promoting cooperation without triggering annexation.
Representative March G. Bennett of Ward 1t proposes a bill to create a metropolitan council of Mayors and board chairmen from 39 cities and towns to form Metropolitan Boston. He argues the region’s population nears 2.9 million when including surrounding communities and urges cooperative, non-annexation governance.
Dr EB P Gerry argues for merging towns and cities absorbed by Boston claiming it would be fair and mutually beneficial. He says business people from outside districts should share the expense and support Greater Boston. He endorses a regional merger to extend city facilities.
The Hon. Charles S. Hamlin says he is away on vacation and not up to date on the issue. He cannot say whether he regards a Greater Boston advantage and will investigate the matter upon returning to town.
The Hon. James H. Vahey states he cannot quickly say whether he would favor or oppose annexing the suburbs to form a Greater Boston. He plans to study the issue in depth before committing. He will think the matter over and consider the implications carefully.
Arthur T. Cummings argues Boston deserves census recognition equal to Greater Boston, and on par with Greater New York and Greater Chicago, asserting the city’s rightful status in regional accounting.
Edward J. Powers, president of the South Boston Citizens' Association, argues for uniting Boston and surrounding towns within a 15 mile radius into a Greater Boston. He says Boston’s area is too small for its growing population and that many workers live outside the city, with overcrowded districts becoming intolerable.
A collection of quotes from lawmakers and officials weighing a Greater Boston concept. Supporters highlight business gains, reduced city congestion, and centralized services while cautious voices urge study and careful consideration.
Citizens argue merging surrounding towns with Boston would end middle class flight from the city. The plan would unite suburbs with Boston, making them well settled and easing congestion inside the city limits.
Bernard J. Rothwell argues that census figures for municipal Boston do not show the true city, stating that the real Boston lies in the metropolitan district surrounding the city. He emphasizes the broader urban area as the economic and social core.
Frank Seiberlich, chairman of Ward 22 Republican committee, argues a plan benefiting all towns within a 10 mile radius of Boston except Brookline, Newton, and Milton. He says centralizing fire and police under one head would raise salaries in many city departments, despite a higher Boston tax rate.
The Hon. Charles B. B. Fiske argues for uniting Boston with Brookline Somerville Newton and Cambridge into a single metropolis. He sees liquor policy as the main hurdle but cites Chicago as a model where suburbs were chartered within the city.
The speaker argues that allowing each town and suburb to decide its own liquor issue would integrate them into Boston and resolve metropolitan government for Greater Boston. He envisions a larger, busier Boston as the ultimate result.
George S. Webster president East Boston Improvement Association endorses a Greater Boston plan. He argues it would boost business, raise Boston prestige abroad, and benefit surrounding cities. He cites Chicago and other cities annexing nearby municipalities to grow population and influence.
Robert Winsor says he will not break his policy of avoiding interviews. He refuses to discuss a Greater Boston subject for publication.
Jerome Jones says he is not prepared to say yes or no to the Greater Boston plan. He notes he has decided views on the matter but would need time to phrase them precisely.
Walter C. Mitchell urges Western cities to publicize their advantages to rival Boston. He argues revealing Boston’s true size could boost trade with Liverpool and aid efforts in South America and a Texas steamship line, suggesting census data record Boston as 1,500,000.
Charles C Hoyt argues that publishing Boston's real metropolitan population would aid local trade. He believes the notice could indirectly expand awareness of the city as a manufacturing and distributing center and hopes the suggestion is carried into effect.
Charles R. Putnam argues Boston will become Greater Boston by annexing suburbs, noting Western critics claim Boston lags while facts show the city is ahead as the process unfolds.
Dr. Nelson M. Wood of the Charlestown Improvement Association says he favors a movement to join Boston with its suburbs. He argues it would benefit Boston and the suburbs, overcome suburban objections, and help suburban Boston become the greatest in the world. He pledges earnest support and hopes the move is carried through.
John J. Lydon editor of the South Boston Inquirer says the plan to unite Boston area towns within 15 miles into a Greater Boston looks good but notes it is a tremendous project. He urges thorough investigation from all sides before adoption.
A fire alarm at the Hotel Clarendon about 10 30 last night drew patrons into the street as firemen extinguished a blaze from a cigar stub on a third floor awning. Employees calmed frightened guests and the danger was quickly controlled.
Arraigned in his room while ill, a Biddeford suspect faced a 20 000 bail set for a 2 p.m. hearing. Bail was posted by Charles A. Moody cashier of the First National Bank of Biddeford former mayor Cornelius S Horrigan and Dr F S Warren all of Biddeford.
President Charles H. Prescott announced four warrants against former treasurer Ingersoll for embezzling 8800 over six years the details found only yesterday. He allegedly falsified checks from Portland and Boston banks totaling 3300 on Sept 11 1909 and 1000 on four dates in late 1909. Ingersoll was arrested in his illness room by Chief Charles B. Harmon after prior suicide attempts.
Treasurer faced arrest after York County Savings Bank closure on Aug 12 amid a discovered account discrepancy. Ingersoll denied pleading, cites counsel Edward Reynolds. corrections to warrants noted. Bank president Charles H. Prescott defended timing of arrest and new bookkeeping methods.
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