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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1907
Page
4
Boston merchants and bankers in North Square oppose changing the historic name to Scigliano square in an order before the Common Council. They warn of address confusion and business disruption while praising the tribute to George A. Scigliano. A mix of residents support or oppose the change with key figures voicing conflict.
Members of the Massachusetts Society of the Sons of the American Revolution gathered at 28 State Street and voiced strong opposition to changing the name of North Square. They sent protest copies to Mayor Fitzgerald and city officials, urging North Square be retained to honor historic people and events. General Charles K. Darling noted officials might favor the change but promised a strong protest from historical societies before any decision.
A reader opposes renaming North square to Scigliano square arguing it would erase local history and Paul Revere’s fame. The letter calls on American youth to protest the plan in Boston.
Edwin King Adams, Harvard sophomore, married Hellen Cadwell a waitress on Oct 29 according to Boston records. The Adams family disputes the union and seeks annulment while Edwin’s father, attorney John Adams, rushes to Cambridge.
Young Mr Adams acknowledged he was married to Miss Cadwell in a Halloween joke that sparked a campus scandal. He attended lectures but avoided reporters, while Dean Hurlbut indicated Harvard would not expel a student for marrying before graduation though scholarship terms restrict a married recipient.
Two Italian duelists chose Unity street in the North End and faced off with loaded revolvers. After two shots, Matteo DeLore, 26, was wounded in the leg. The other duelist, Carmella Spiesta, 36, was also shot and arrested by Patrolman Cavagnaro who intercepted his escape.
New York December 18. Directors of the New York New Haven Startford Railroad met at Grand Central Station. No announcement was made about the disposition of the Boston & Maine stock. Directors of New Haven and Canadian Pacific lack full information on the negotiations and potential contracting party.
Governor Guild plans a merger focused message to the Legislature opening in about three weeks. Since the election he has consulted with merger insiders. his stance will ignite the year’s fight. He urged the last year’s meeting not to adjourn without action and sought safeguards for stock issues and protection for shippers and travelers.
Mrs. M. F. Palmer of 34 Worcester Street was assaulted by a highwayman at about 6 20 pm near her residence. He grabbed her handbag after a struggle and struck her twice before fleeing with the bag.
President Mellen denies Canadian Pacific is negotiating to buy the Boston & Maine stake held by New Haven. He cites two offers on the block, one via an intermediary and another from a railroad interest not named, while asserting no active talks with the Canadian Pacific. W.B. Lawrene calls the claim a maneuver and notes the Canadian Pacific is not the bidder.
The discussion centers on Boston and Maine merger with the New Haven and potential New York Central influence. officials warn of higher Boston freight rates and dominance by Wall Street interests. Co F Choate resigns from the New Haven board in Massachusetts amid the dispute.
Boston post office processed 222 sacks weighing 5 tons containing 4500 pieces of registered mail. The mail was sent to New York for shipment to Europe aboard the Lusitania and Philadelphia.
Last year 170 sacks went to Europe with 25 percent more mail this year. 75 percent of the volume is to Great Britain and Ireland. other European nations share the rest. Belgium, Norway, Sweden, Denmark gain parcels post privileges this year. Hong Kong parcels cost 12 cents per pound while Roxbury costs 16 cents per pound. Two tons of letters and three tons of parcels postal matter were mailed last night. registered mail reaches a record 4500 pieces. The Lusitania carries letter mail and the Philadelphia carries parcels. Next Monday a mail to Great Britain and Ireland will arrive before Christmas. this mail closes at 5 p.m.
Harry Orchard in the Pettibone trial described the assassination of former Governor Steunenberg and his alleged attempts on lives of Bradley in San Francisco Justice Gabbart Goddard and Governor Peabody in Denver. He said plans were made to kill Sherman Bell Frank Hearner David Moffat and John Neville with Pettibone as his pay master and the defendant as an active participant.
Moses Touvim was proclaimed president of Cigarmakers Union 97 after ballots counted from local cigar shops. Henry Abrahams won re election as secretary for 11th term, completing 18 years. Michael Parks re elected sergeant at arms. Jack Lipp elected secretary treasurer for 18th time. Harry Vandermelen won vice president in a three person field. JL. Marcus joined the finance committee and Abrahams Holmes Ma honey Kinder Weiner Nagelmaker Vandermelen Touvim were elected Boston Central Labor Union delegates.
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