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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1906

Page

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REASON Company Dealers Face Price Suspension Appeal

The Metropolitan Coal Company challenged by a price policy suspension by Secretary of State William M. Olin may appeal to a Superior Court justice. The company can sell coal under its license while the appeal is pending, while other dealers must lower prices to avoid complaints.

Metropolitan Coal Company William M. Olin Superior Court Olin Secretary of State The Post

Pass sentence on Schidlofski before Judge Lawton

John Schidlofski, convicted wife murderer, will face Judge Lawton today to argue why the death sentence should not be imposed. He will be brought to the courthouse at 11 a.m. in custody of two deputy sheriffs, with senior counsel H. H. Winslow not seeking a postponement.

John Schidlofski Lawton Schidlofski H. H. Winslow

Bell in Tilt Sparks City Hall Sewer Graft Debate

City Hall and Beacon Hill clash as Alderman Bell attacks sewer graft while the $1,000,000 sewer loan plan is detailed. Fire department appropriations rise by $155,550 above the mayor's figures amid bookkeeping faults cited by G G A secretary Billings. Civil service bill movement stalls in the Senate to Wednesday. The Republic defends the sewer loan as claims of ample city jobs are challenged.

City Hall Beacon Hill Bell Billings Lomasney Daily Press Mr. Leahy

Mayor and Alderman clash over sewer loan information

The Mayor and Alderman Bell traded accusations over access to sewer department data as Bell weighs a $1,000,000 loan. Bell says information was withheld and letters show misrepresentation, while the Mayor promises full written access to the department’s records to inform Bell’s decision.

Boston Defeats 12 O Clock Liquor Bill by Nine Votes

The 12 o clock liquor sale bill failed in the Massachusetts House by nine votes in a three year fight. Ninety members voted yes while ninety nine opposed. eight Boston delegates joined the opposition. Pending reconsideration, supporters plan renewed effort Monday led by Rep Walker and others.

Boston Ames Easton Walker Brookline Messrs Lowell Newton Webster Birch Milford Shield Cushing Quinn Luce Somerville Dennett Malden Conway Clark Brockton Wittum Beverly Phillips Salem Burnett Edwards Easthampton

Dean Shaler in Critical Condition at Cambridge Home

The condition of Dean N S Shaler of Harvard, ill at his home on Quincy Street, Cambridge, was decidedly worse all day yesterday. Dr Jouett attended all morning, and Dr Darling was there all day. A bulletin at the door read Mr Shaler is very ill and his condition is critical.

Dean N.S. Shaler Harvard Quincy Street Cambridge Dr. Jouett Dr. Darling Shaler

Nationals Fall to Washingtons in 7 6 Duel

Boston Nationals lose 7 to 6 to the Washingtons. Americans beat New Orleans 4 to 1. Six schoolboy games on schedule as Volkmann defeats Brown and Nichols 15 to 2. English crew races listed for today.

Boston Nationals Washingtons New Orleans Volkmann Downs Brown & Nichols

Captain Cutler Chosen Major after tense militia vote

In Cambridge last night Captain Charles H. Cutler of Company C, Eighth Regiment, was elected major on the 21st ballot in a three-man field that also included Captain P. F. Packard and Captain Stephen Sleeper. Cutler, a renowned militia officer, has led three companies and recently reorganized his current unit after retirement.

Massachusetts Charles H. Cutler Eighth Regiment Cambridge C. H. Cutler P. F. Packard Lynn Stephen Sleeper Cutler

Lomasney Uses Guild Bill to Safeguard Civil Service Move

Martin M. Lomasney steered his civil service bill for Ward 8 men through the Senate by leveraging the Guild police and excise bill. The maneuver aims to push the civil service measure to safety by next Wednesday as a remarkable political play in the upper Legislature.

Martin M. Lomasney City Hall Senate Guild

Senate delays police bill amid Fitzgerald Lomasney feud

Senator Lane moves to postpone the police and excise bill amid senatorial courtesy and political maneuvering. Lomasney allies win a 16 to 11 postponement vote, hoping to block civil service passage. Ex Representative Daniel J. Kiley, a Lomasney lieutenant, exits the lobby after complaints from Fitzgerald forces.

Lane Ward 1 Cummings Brookline Senate Lomasney Daniel J. Kiley House Fitzgerald Sykes Kiley

Dispute over Murdock fortune ends with two heirs chosen

In Sharon a court report confirms Susanna Murdock’s $600,000 legacy will go to Louisa Pratt of Sharon and Benjamin Ellis of Peru as Amiel Murdock’s death predated any claim. Pratt speaks of family dissension and plans for a modest, charitable use of the funds.

Susanna Murdock Amiel Murdock Warren Goddard Court House South Carver Louisa J. Pratt Sharon Benjamin F. Ellis Peru Post

Weather Outlook For Weekend Temperatures Rise

Fair Saturday and Sunday with rising temperatures. Winds are generally west to easterly.

Washington Forecast For Weekend

New England region forecast for Saturday and Sunday calls for fair skies and warmer temperatures. Fresh northwest winds shift to variable by day’s end.

New England

Weather Verse In Turbulent Patch

A weathered quip mocks a dreary day as the speaker recalls a playful tourism of a sultan and his harem escaping detection. The verse weaves a comic scene of clouded skies and a cautious chase, mixing whimsy with cultural caricature.

Turkey

Century Dictionary extort definition cited in coal case

Secretary Olin cites Century Dictionary to define extort as wresting away by force or duress including menace monopoly or necessities of others in the Metropolitan Coal Company dispute. The quoted phrasing frames the government argument on coercive tactics in this labor and industry case.

Olin Metropolitan Coal Company

Coal License Revoked Over Extortionate Coal Prices

Secretary of State Olin suspended the Metropolitan Coal Company license after finding extortionate pricing during the coal strike. He questions the licensing system and notes the case may prompt widespread actions against coal dealers, with appeals pending in Superior Court and potential continued sales under dispute. Continued on Page 9, Third Column.

Olin Metropolitan Coal Company the Commonwealth

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