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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1890

Page

2

Elevated railroad relief for Boston urgent public need

John D Long argues before a legislative committee that Boston requires an elevated street railway at Tremont Street to relieve crushing congestion, citing 120 million annual riders and 50 thousand miles of annual streetcar travel. He contends tunneling is impractical and widening streets unaffordable, urging charter approval with fair compensation safeguards.

John D. Long Legislative Committee On Street Railways West End Company West End Railway Company Legislative Department Boston Commonwealth Xerxes Cambridge Roxbury Whitney United States Tropics Poles Old South King’s Chapel Horticultural City Hall West End Jules Verne Nellie Bly Mr. Meigs Mr. Bartholomew Court Street Boylston Street City Washington and Tremont Boylston Court Brighton Somerville Arlington Malden Melrose Medford Chelsea Everett Washington Streets West Roxbury Dorchester Neponset Quincy South Shore Newton Natick Tremont Streets Tremont Street Tremonti Street Pemberton Square Old Colony Shawmut Avenue Columbus Avenue Washington Street Fitchburg Charlestown Square Dover Street Amanda Benjamin ¢. Sharlack Suffolk Deens St. Paul Street County of Suffolk Commonwealth of Massachusetts Suffolk Nathan Matthews William Sunsett Koston Roxpney Chester Guild Hunneman The Eliot Insurance Co Geo. Wheatland Joseph I. Wilson Sen J. F. Shattuck Percy A. Bridgham Devonshire St

Elevating Boston transit debated by speakers and critics

A Boston hearing weighs elevated rail options and the West End plan. Advocates urge practical construction with minimal city risk, while opponents warn of costs and monopoly concerns. Proponents cite existing success, safety upgrades, and the need for rapid transit through crowded districts.

Elevated railroad debate tests West End trust and power

A speaker argues the West End railway system acts in good faith to improve rapid transit, citing vast investments in East Cambridge and Brighton plants and a persuasive letter from Henry M. Wursey. The discourse questions whether Mr Hyde’s shift signals integrity or convenience as the case proceeds to the eighth page.

Bartholomew White Meigs Ower Nichols Mackay Boston Welch West Governor Long West End Whitney Well Roxbury Somerville Roxbury Square New York Arlington Cambridge Grove Hall Brighton Mr. Whitney East Cambridge Central Station Albany Street Harrison Avenue Vulcan Jove Whitney John D. Long Committee On Street Railways West End Company Henry M. Wutrsey Mr. Hyde

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