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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1909
Page
2
In Muskogee Oklahoma April 12 a rumor says Crazy Snake Creek chief is dead after two weeks of militia pursuit. Government representatives are in the field but have not confirmed the report or heard from them.
Mayor Hibbard postponed signing the five year street lighting deal with Edison Electric Illuminating Co after a second talk with George A. Crocker. Crocker urged expert review, citing lessons from Europe and noting Edison’s current bond issue and bond filing raised by Superintendent Emerson. Crocker denied financial interest, saying his concern was the high pressure gas lamp experiment seen in Berlin.
The mayor arranged multiple copies of the new contract for distribution to interested parties to ensure maximum publicity. The Board of Aldermen, on motion of Alderman Brand, voted to request the remaining action on the contract.
Mayors across New England report varying annual costs for street lighting. New Bedford pays 97.56 per are lamp plus 25.55 per incandescent lamp. Beverly 90 per year. Newburyport 72 per arc lamp and about 13000 total. Springfield 83 a lamp with 350 watt wiring. Pittsfield 79.50 for arc lamps and 17.25 for incandescent. Salem 95 for arc and 22 for incandescent. Brockton 87.50 for arc and 17.59 incandescent. Taunton owns its plant with department earnings covering expenses. Meadford 88 for arc 2000 candle-power and 15 for incandescent dusk-to-midnight. Cambridge 90 per lamp plus 25 for tungsten. Augusta pays 65 arc and 30 incandescent. Fall River 91.25 per light.
The Boston board of aldermen approved two investigation orders after a vitriolic clash over ex mayor Nathan Matthews. One directs the statistics department to itemize city payments to Matthews Sr and Jr, the other asks Matthews through the Mayor to name corruption within current city government.
Judge Arthur P. Stone of Belmont as senior counsel for Mrs. Mary Kelleher issued a defense statement. He notes she received under $350 in insurance money from family deaths and argues the motive does not justify the alleged poison murders.
A long time patient credits a prominent Indiana doctor with curing a twenty year stomach ailment by diet and coffee avoidance. The physician recommended Postum as a coffee substitute, claiming it is delicious with cream and has no harmful effects. The patient reports lasting relief after two years and urges others to try Postum, noting ten days can prove its value.
Advertorial letter extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for spring debility and related ailments. Testimonies from Robt H Despreaux of Middletown nw OK and H P Boyce of Battle Creek Mich claim improved strength and appetite after use. The copy touts superior efficacy, advises 100 doses for one dollar, and warns against substitutes.
The Rev. Thomas I. Gasson announces Maginnis & Walsh won the first prize of 1000 for the arrangement and grouping of Boston College at University Heights Newton. Edward P. Graham won 500 for second prize, with Maginnis & Walsh awarded Recreation Hall supervision.
President Taft is reported to have leased the summer residence of Robert D. Evans at Woodberry Point Beverly. Family members may stay there in early June. The secluded oceanfront house overlooks Salem Harbor and Marblehead with access by a long drive. Local estates, clubs, and nearby beaches provide recreation opportunities for the Tafts. Work to fit up the cottage began recently.
President Eliot of Harvard spoke at the New Old South Church anniversary for Rev. George A. Gordon. He praised the Puritan church and college, recalled past religious toleration lessons, and cited a Charlestown convent fire as a historical warning.
White House officials say President Taft has not yet chosen a summer cottage location. Potential areas include Beverly Massachusetts Manchester by the Sea and Gloucester with a final decision expected in the next few days.
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