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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1914
Page
16
Washington report says 16 Democratic Senators overthrew the rivers and harbors appropriation bill and blocked the Burton measure, marking a filibuster victory against Theodore E. Burton of Ohio as party leadership faced a revolt.
The Senate 27 to 22 rejected the big waterway appropriation and ordered a recommit to the Commerce Commission with instructions to substitute a lump sum of 20 million dollars for existing projects. Senator Bankhead led the move, with Burton and Simmons among key figures in the final clash. Tomorrow the Commerce Commission will act on the new directive.
In North Cambridge last night Rt. Wor. Edmund S. Young and 20 guests attended as Charles Baker presented a silk American flag to Putnam Lodge in the Masonic Temple. The event included a moving ceremony and an acceptance speech by Rev. Francis Leavitt Beal. District Deputy Grand Master Young witnessed an exemplification of the work.
The Rev. Roger Williams Churchill, pastor of the Free Baptist Church in Kittery Point for three years, died here today at age 67. He was a native of Shapleigh, Maine.
Mayor Curley said Hyde Park annexation to Boston spared many prominent citizens from jail. He issued the remark in reply to Hyde Park complaints that the area has not received expected treatment since joining Boston during the annexation talks.
Mayor Curley blasted Hyde Park as a city liability since annexation claiming a $400000 water plant was shifted to Boston for $15000. He tied the deal to graft and immunity for Hyde Park residents, and argued the police station is unfit and a new station is warranted.
Lincoln Beachey the aviator will attempt a head downward inverted flight over Brockton during four days of fair performances. He arrives in Boston next Sunday with a new machine and says the upside down stunt will prove aviation can handle almost any demand despite weather conditions.
Bulletin updates from Des Brisay Hospital say Governor Walsh remains in excellent condition. He planned to vote in Clinton today but was advised against it. he may instead take an automobile ride.
Friends of Joseph A. Plouff president of Lafaiyette Savings Bank struggle to secure bail as four new larceny charges are filed by State Officers Keating and Sherlock. The warrants allege thefts totaling 10 500 dollars from four banks plus 2000 dollars from Cosmopolitan Trust Company obtained by false pretenses leading to his arrest without a warrant.
Plouff faces multiple bank larceny charges totaling 10 000 after an additional warrant was issued to secure bail. Accused used counterfeit deposit books to withdraw sums from five banks including First National Bank National Shawmut Bank Fidelity Trust and Exchange Trust.
Walter Rabbit Maranville Braves shortstop will wed Miss Elizabeth R Shea of 2 Cass Street Springfield next month after the baseball season ends. Manager Stallings had suggested postponement from spring and the couple plans a honeymoon down South at Haddock Georgia on Stallings plantatio n.
Lt Gov Barry told 315 delegates at the 29th annual Massachusetts State Branch AFL convention that organized labor will soon drive legislative action. Mayors and officials praised gains, and debates over abolishing the current labor board and reshaping oversight dominated talks as delegates prepared for a tense week of committee appointments and elections.
New York on September 21 Charles Gondorf reputed king of wire tappers and two gang members were sent to State prison for swindling Eugene Adams an English caterer out of 4650 in a fake pool room scheme last July.
Dr Howard H Russell of the Anti Saloon League announced that national leaders of the American Federation of Labor back the prohibition campaign after replying to the Boston Central Labor Union resolution opposing the effort. The drive included visits to thirty four towns and cities across the state.
A Central Labor Union resolution in Massachusetts asks the state A F of IL to oppose the Hobson-Sheppard national prohibition plan. Dr Russell cites widespread labor support for prohibition while denouncing liquor traffic as the true foe of workers and families. Norfolk meeting features Alex Cairns attacking personal liberty as anarchy.
Sixty business leaders in Salem formed a Citizens League to push recall papers against Mayor John F. Hurley with 62 recall forms in circulation and backing from major local banks and industries. The move targets alleged official lawlessness while Hurley says he knows nothing of the effort.
The Rev. Paul Loeber rector of Trinity German Lutheran Church in Lockport New York has accepted a call to Trinity German Lutheran Church in Boston after two requests He will preach his farewell sermon in Lockport on September 27 and depart for Boston thereafter
Frank J. Skelley of Continental Clothing House promotes Hart Schaffner and Marx garments urging friends to buy Rochester Fashion Clothes Balmacaan coats and Society Clothes. He highlights prices 15 20 25 and cheaper options with a wide selection for young men in Washington at Boylston Street corner.
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