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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1902
Page
5
A Boston public hearing recounts net earnings, taxes, and fixed charges for the Elevated and West End systems. It notes substantial growth in investment and free transfers, rising taxes, and rising fixed charges, arguing for reasonable subway expansion terms and against long term corporate control.
The piece argues against restoring the 189 fare and defends elevated trains opening last June to relieve congestion on Washington Street and at Causeway Street. It notes free transfers, cost, and public benefit, with reduced car counts and expanded four car trains after platform upgrades.
Louis D. Brandeis challenges Mr. Pillsbury's figures, arguing the Elevated Railway Company remains highly valued by the stock market, earned dividends despite free facilities, and shows a lower cost operation percentage to gross receipts, with earnings sufficient for significant dividends.
The Hon. Charles S Hamlin testifies that Boston must retain municipal ownership of any subway or tunnel and presses for immediate legislation to relieve subway congestion. He argues a short lease can secure control, while reaffirming the people’s resolve to never relinquish ownership of the transportation system.
Dorchester residents clash with Captain Hunt's Sunday candy ban as clergy criticize unequal enforcement. Local pastors urge uniform rules and rest-minded legislation, arguing one day of rest should be observed statewide.
A tensioned scene at City Hall unfolds as a congressman ships a bag of seeds to Mayor Collins. Applicants seek $200 jobs while being sent to grow produce. Beets squash spinach appear in demand. lobster seed is directed to statistics. hay seed prompts hair-combing advice. The office closes at 4 pm. morning brings new seed offerings such as century plants morning glories and shamrocks.
Revere Council Knights of Calumbue to hold ladies night with dance, entertainment by William Toland Jesur Joseph Daly Ben8 soles Frank Whalen Ampire Quartet Miss Marion jinn readings Searl Scott and others. Cake walk and vocal selections. Collation served. Committee led by Manuel Gallagher. The note on Cook's Imperial Extra Dry Champagne appears.
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