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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1906
Page
5
Boston Mayor challenges a December 14 vote by the Board of Aldermen granting extensive pole locations to the Metropolitan Home Telephone Company. He cites legal overreach, lack of proper hearings, potential street disruption, and insufficient compensation, urging legislative change and Metropolitan scrutiny.
Babson Corporation Counsel to Mayor Fitzgerald declares the board acted without authority on the Home Metropolitan Telephone Company franchise. He asserts public ways belong to the Commonwealth and abutters, not cities, hold ultimate ownership with towns limited by state law. The long order lacks references to the commissioner of wires, pole locations, pole types, or wire heights.
Otto Seiloff was knocked out in the eighth round by Jack Reed in Phmoria on December 27 after both fighters traded knockdowns from the opening bell. Seiloff fought on a one day notice replacing Jack Dougherty and sustained a bruised face amid a punishing battle.
A city board faces criticism over an omnibus underground conduit plan arguing it lacks specifics on pole placement height and routes. Critics say the board cannot bind future councils or grant undefined rights to undisclosed parties. Meanwhile, three vessels load 1.4 million feet of pine and cypress lumber seeking discharge berths at Vineyard Haven after a windy race to arrive first.
Daniel T. O Connell reports to the Mayor on conditions in New Bedford Fall River Baltimore and Philadelphia. He concludes the dual system is adverse with subscribers urged to also join Bell service. Hotels and merchants prefer Bell for long distance residential and local service. Inter communication between companies is impossible and many favor a single operator at current rates.
Thomas A Anderson, chief of the city publicity bureau, investigates Portland Maine Haverhill Massachusetts and Exeter New Hampshire noting diverse views on telephone competition. He finds no tangible evidence that duplicating telephone systems has made communities bigger or busier. Citizens show an open mind but no clear public sentiment in favor of competition.
The Olga captained by Maurice Whalen brought in 54,000 pounds of fresh mixed fish, headlining an eight-boat arrival with a total 107,200 pounds of ground fish. Haddock led receipts at 53,800 pounds, cod 34,900, hake 6,500, pollock 1,000, and cusk 11,000. Local prices ranged from 54 cents for haddock to 2 cents for cusk. The Oakmore, from Antwerp, docked after 17 days, delivering 3,800 tons of general merchandise. Three masted schooners Wut ure Sedgwick Wellfleet also arrived from the same port within minutes.
An adv promising Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets ease stomach feverishness from overeating and stress. It claims the tablets digest meals when digestion falters and strengthens worn glands, with druggists selling 50 cent packages and a free trial offer from F A Stuart Company in Marshall Michigan.
At the Commercial Club meeting Robert Batcheller outlined a Panama trip by Boston Chicago Cincinnati and St Louis clubs. The itinerary includes Charleston Porto Rico and key West Indian ports with a full day in Santiago. Dr Clarence J Blake then spoke on the Transmission and Record of the Human Voice.
Shipping items report arrivals and clearances of steamers, schooners, and tugs with cargos to and from Antwerp Boston Philadelphia and Norfolk. Notable vessels include Onakmore Murdoch and Fashoda Watts with various goods, and multiple towing barges listed. battleship Missouri and revenue cutter Gresham are noted sailing.
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