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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1909
Page
2
A Plymouth yarn tells of a 30 pound catfish aboard the Liberty that bit through trawl gear, gobbled bait and even an oar. The crew lassoed the fish after a fierce battle and cooked it as a savage catch with no injuries reported.
New York women plan to oppose the Payne bill with a protest at the New York City Federation of Women's Clubs meeting. The federation represents about 45 000 women and will call a general mass meeting to condemn the proposed tax on stockings. Miss Mary Garrett Hay prepares a resolution to be offered at the executive council meeting.
Clinton White chairman of the Board of Railroad Commissioners broke his right leg when he fell while getting off an electric car at the corner of Toster and Main in Melrose. He was driven home to Bellevue avenue and will be confined for some time.
Two major Boston & Maine unions the Freight Handlers Assembly 5572 K of L and Freight Clerks Assembly 1798 K of L voted unanimously against the proposed cooperative pension plan now before the Legislature. They oppose the old age plan as proposed though not pensions in general, arguing existing plans are inadequate.
The Boston College retreat for students and the high school affiliate ends tomorrow with a 9 o'clock Mass in St. Valentine Chapel led by Rev. William Brett. After benediction, students gather in the college gym for breakfast as Father Brett’s talk on “The Gregarious Passions” is recapped.
Congressman Mann defended a proposed duty reduction on wood pulp and paper as Maine Congressman Swasey interrupted. Mann cited Canada’s pulp supply as about one billion versus seventy million feet for the US and argued higher Canadian paper costs. The exchange showed his figures making an impression in the House.
Washington March 31 The White House faces growing concern as Speaker Cannon Payne and Dalgety pressed Taft during a 90 minute encounter over the Payne tariff. Insurgent rebels allegedly break their verbal pledge to avoid opposing the bill, allying with Democrats and complicating efforts to shape the legislation.
A court hearing will decide if Superintendent of Streets Emerson may repave Merchants Raw State Exchange and Congress streets despite a petition by Augustus H. Ross and others alleging improper procedure. Abutters favor the project to reduce traffic noise and expenses to the city, with funds reportedly secured from abuttors.
The Rev. Father William McMahon filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition before Judge Taylor in Cleveland. He lists liabilities of 1.5 million dollars and assets of 75 thousand, citing the Fidelity Funding Company of New York collapse as the cause. McMahon was said to be a director and endorser of notes for the firm promoted by P. J. Kiernan.
George Allen died at his home 3872 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge aged 62. He had been with Wright Potter printing plant since 1880 and served as secretary of the Republican city organization. He also sat on the common council for three years.
A woman recalls how her sister secretly replaced her morning coffee with Postum, a cereal drink. After ten days she gained strength, better color, and clearer eyes, becoming a devoted Postum user. The letter ends by inviting readers to look for The Road to Wellville booklet.
In Augusta Maine on March 31 the House approved a one per cent bill defining liquor requiring a federal license as intoxicating under state law after adding cider with more than one per cent alcohol. The Senate moved the employers liability act toward engrossment after defeating an exemption for street railroad workers.
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