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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1908
Page
7
A reader proposes a Park Street to Winter and Summer streets tunnel to fix transfer problems. Tapping the Washington Street tunnel could enable north or south transfers. A loop in Dewey Square could turn the island into a station and terminal for west bound cars. AMATEUR. Boston, Dec 4.
A reader urges rapid transit for the Huntington avenue area suggesting a subway from Church Street under Huntington Avenue to Ruggles Street, then an elevated line to Dudley Street. The proposal reflects Boston civic planning discussions as of December 4.
A proposed solution suggests allowing Tremont and Washington street cars to reach South station via Essex and Federal streets to Post Office square. Riders from west of the city and Back Bay entrants could transfer at Boylston street station for South station, near Boylston Tremont. Boston. Dec. 4. Fr. O. Baker.
A plan proposes a belt line for Back Bay residents linking Pleasant street through the subway to North station and along Elevated tracks to Atlantic Avenue circuit, reconnecting with the old subway at Pleasant street. Boston December 4 South Station.
Joseph F. Spencer of East Boston urges removal of an iron fence at Devonshire Street station that blocks northbound trains for riders coming from East Boston. He argues that removing the barrier would allow both north and southbound service to North Station, aiding commuters who currently must alight at Atlantic Avenue.
A reader argues for using the Tremont Street subway to route all southbound trains and run two round trips from Dudley Street to Atlantic Avenue and from Sullivan Square to Sullivan Square via North Station. He cites improved service and retains the old north bound elevated track.
A Constant Reader advocates a tunnel from the current Boylston Street subway to a new station and under the tracks to Essex Street. The plan includes dual three foot walks toward Washington and Tremont streets to connect Cambridge, Brighton, Newton, Chestnut Hill, Brookline and Arlington with North and South stations, restoring accessibility to the elevated system.
Victor W. Nelsson outlines a plan to run trains from North Station to Pleasant Street using the old L structure. A new station on Pleasant Street would enable transfers for riders from Allston and Brighton to continue to South Station via hs and Pleasant Street, preserving prior travel.
Miss Julia Johnston of Huntington sues G. C. Ricketts for $15,000 claiming he slipped his arm about her waist and kissed her. The trial awarded her $360 for alleged nervous dyspepsia caused by the incident.
Two Holbrook women, Mrs Cordelia Leopold and Miss Jessie May Schofield, aged 26 and 22, with Brookline youth Benjamin Hill, 19, are missing. Schofield father J Manson Schofield asks aid. Hill left Nov 9 for Topsfield State Farm and has not returned by Thanksgiving. Police have no trace.
The Women's Universalist Missionary Society of Massachusetts held sessions at the Arlington Universalist Church with Grace L. Holden and May L. Houghton leading talks. Organ recitals at Eliot Church Newton draw crowds. plans for Congregational congress in Manchester, New Hampshire, and preaching events at King's Chapel and Ford Hall. A Boston music committee adds seven oratorio services at First Baptist Commonwealth Avenue.
A reader defends Christian Scientists against claims of a neighborly “thought influence” ending with Mrs. Martha Mortimer. He asserts she is not a Christian Scientist and denies the attributed statements, urging fair publication of his rebuttal. Boston December 3, 1908.
Boston reader Elijah Packard asks the Star to find a solution for circulating air in the central Public Library reading rooms without opening winter windows. He notes frequent discomfort and draughts forcing patrons to leave due to poor ventilation.
Lawrence report states Captain Oscar W. Jenkins suffered a shock this morning and died upon reaching his home at 204 Lowell Street.
New York dispatch describes J Pierpont Morgan library treasures as first authorized U S description. The article credits Morgan’s collection with supreme value, likening it to Lorenzo de Medici’s Florentine collection in its brilliance and scope.
The description lists Ashburnham Gospels and Golden Gospels of Henry VIII, Giulio Clovio's Naples Offices, incunabula, Burns and Johnson manuscripts, Dickens letters, Napoleon's earliest letter, Ivanhoe manuscripts, Vanit y Fair, Vanity Fair, and myriad first editions. It notes 80 Bible shelves, Elazevir Pastissier Francois, Aldine Hypnerotomachia, Caxtons, Wynkyn de Wordes, and Shakespeare folios.
A collection of two kitchen recipes from Boston area contributors. Cream of vegetable soup uses carrots turnips onions potatoes celery and butter with a flour roux and simmering. two cake recipes include a butter sugar sour cream and flour batter from Mrs D P Newcomb and a double batter cake from Florence Blair with spiced flavors.
Mayor Hibbard announced a possible sale of Rainsford Island and transfer of the reform school for boys to the state. He cited the council report on disgraceful boy accommodations and suggested funding new buildings or selling the island as remedies, noting its high value among the city’s harbor lands.
Henry A. Frothingham of Ward 11 lines up conservative Democrats to replace James W. Synan of Pittsfield as chairman of the Democratic State committee. Synan declined a further term. Frothingham has served on the Boston Board of Aldermen and ran strongly for the Senate.
Paris dispatches report that some papers believe President Castro has left Venezuela forever. They claim he has long sent funds abroad and that an estimated 60,000,000 dollars are deposited in England and France.
James W. H. Myrick filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court. He lists assets of 2346 and liabilities of 15608.52 with unsecured claims including 2280 unliquidated. Creditors include Rice Boston 8600 and Gregory Boston 2983 among others.
Philadelphia reports Franklin Field training privileges were denied to Melvin Sheppard, renowned middle distance runner, by the university track and ground committees.
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