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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1901

Page

7

Consolidation Creates Old Colony Street Railway System

Twenty-one southern Massachusetts street railways are merged into the Old Colony system under the Massachusetts Electric Company. The consolidation groups lines from Brockton to Boston with divisions overseen by Brockton and Quincy officials, serving about 1,000,000 people and signaling broader unification of electric roads in the region.

Boston Old Colony Street Railway Massachusetts Electric Company Brockton Street Railway Fall River Robert S. Goff Globe Street Railway New Old Colony West Roxbury & Roslindale Norfolk Central Norfolk Suburban Braintree Brockton Milton & Brockton Brockton & East Bridgewater Bridgewater & Taunton Quincy & Boston Taunton Dighton Somerset & Swansea Taunton & Brockton Providence & Taunton Globe of Fall River Needham & Boston New Fredford Middleboro Braintree & Weymouth Hingham Hanover Rockland & Arlington Bridgewater Whitman & Rockland Quincey George Wells South Shore New Bedford George Stebel Neponset River Mt. Hope Bay Nashua N. H Boston Elevated Railroad

Opposition to compulsory vaccination bill heard at State House

Strong opposition to mandatory vaccination was presented yesterday before the committee on public health at the State House. The hearings supported the petition of Reuben I. Brown and others for abolition of the act authorizing boards of health to enforce vaccination.

Committee On Public Health State House Reuben I. Brown Boards of Health

Vaccination Debate Spurs Freedom of Choice Hearing

A public hearing featuring Mrs Hulda S Loomis and speakers from Watertown Rockland and Boston discusses opposition to compulsory vaccination. Critics claim vaccination risks include blood poisoning erysipelas and other harms while urging parental rights and bodily autonomy. The session continued with Dr Montague Levenson set to close arguments Tuesday morning February 12.

Hulda S. Loomis Arlington Massachusetts Sanitary Educational League George R. Dwelley Watertown William RB. Hidden Boston Jesse H. Jones Rockland Montague R. Levenson Fort Hamilton N. Y Grip London England Levenson

Knight Trial Yesterday Reveals Limited New Evidence

The Maine Supreme Court session on the Edwin H. Knight murder trial shows progress with witnesses delayed to rest its case. A cross-cut cart and a rail fragment are presented as potential links to the crime. Freddie Knight may be called to testify next.

Saco iMc Supreme Court Edwin H. Knight Fannie Sprague Judge Powers Seiders Freddie Fred A. Spencer Berwick Florence Knight Florence EF. Osgood Austin House Sprague Herbert St. Allen South Berwick Charles Thompson Joshua Gatehell

The Equitable Life 41st Annual Statement Report

The Equitable Life Assurance Society presents its forty first annual statement showing assets of 304,598,063 with liabilities of 228,400,898 and surplus of 66,371,170. New insurance totaling 207,066,243 was issued. in force coverage on January 1 stood at 1,116,875,0447. Policyholders received 25,900,000 in payments during the year while assets rose by 24,406,777, aided by reduced agent commissions. The company emphasizes reform, loyalty of its agents, and a surplus larger than any life insurer, bolstering financial strength and public confidence.

Equitable Life Assurance Society Equitable Durin Society

Students stage sharp comedy Rivals at Boston University

Sheridan's The Rivals was presented by Boston University College of Liberal Arts students in Jacob Sleeper Hall with elaborate scenery. Notable cast members include Fred P. Webber as Sir Anthony and Lilyan H. Lake as Mrs Malaprop, with proceeds benefiting the University Beacon publication.

Sheridan Boston University College of Tiberal Arts Jacob Sleeper Fred P. Webber Sir Anthony George S. Bradlee Robert Coan Jack Lucius O'Trigger Lilyan H. Leke Malaprop Lydia Jessie A. Morse University Beacon College Publica Anthony Absolute Fred UV Webber Jock Absolute George L. Bradlee Pauveargs Ceenbo Bisury Helbrook Lachis O'Tyigger Robert A. Coan Frederic BE Libby Travia Ower John FH. Seort Meott Mialaprop Lilyan H. Lake Lydian Constance BE. D. Breethy B. U Lilyan Lake Lydia Languish Jessie Morse Jucy Constance F. Freelhy Bob Acres Henry Holbrook David Thomas John H. Scott dJuila Iva D. Phillips Lucius O' Trigger Robert C. Coan Mr. Falkland Fred H. Lawton Jack Absolute George L. Bradlee Fay Fred Libby

Theatrical Matters and Boston Stage Happenings

Olga Nethersole cancels balance of tour due to sickness. Charles Frohman to present The Lash of the Whip at the Lyceum with Fritz Williams and E M Holland. Robert Elliott to perform seven weeks in Morosco stock in San Francisco. Sherrie Matthews recovering. Proctor expands to Montreal. Many shows note Bradas, Way Down East at Tremont, and Ben Hur at Colonial drawing crowds in Boston.

Olga Nethersole Charles Frohman Lyceum Fritz Williams E. M. Holland the Park Theodore Babcock Robert Elliott Ben Hur’ Company Colonial Morosco San Francisco Sherrie Matthews Proctor Canada Montreal Keith's Clarice Vance Tebow Harry Stanley Doris Wilson Alice Raymond John Kurkamp Leroy and Levanion Tremont Theatre W.A. Brady Hollis William Gillette Boston Lodge of Elks Mme Bloomfield Zeisler Steimert Hall Chopin Mendelssohn New Chickering Hall Ernest Seton-Thompson Boston Pugilist Fitzsimmons Grand Opera House Honest Blacksmith Miladi’ Company Columbia Boston Music Hall John W. Ransone Cook Sonora Lew Hawkins Barr Evans Rose Melville Sis Hopkins San Toy Boston Museum Lord Quex Hollis Street Theatre John Hare Mr. Hare Nell Old Drury Miss Behan Florence Wragland New England Colonial Theatre Liberty Hall Castle Parks Denman Thompson Old Homestead Park Theatre Frohman Nellie Butler Haines Pettingill Milt Aborn Dorothy Drew The Howards Terpsichore Rosa Egypt Chinatown Bowdoin Square Mildred Hyland Grand Mrs. Nation Nickelodeon

Tremont Temple and Nearby Churches Sunday Services

A dense listing of morning and evening services across Tremont Temple Berkeley Street Ruggles Street Dudley Street and other Boston churches. Details include sermon topics such as The Personal Religion of Our Lord and Escape for Thy Life, choir, Bible classes, evangelistic meetings, and special lectures by noted speakers. The notice also covers Union services, temperance programs, and youth meetings with times and locations.

Tremont ‘Temple Baptist Church George Immimer D. D John Willis Baer Lorimer Hall L. H. Rhodes Dudley Street Baptist Church Messrs Potter and Bilhorn Chicago Potter Ruggles Street Dudley Street First Baptist Church Commonwealth Avennue Francis H. Rowley Dr. Rowley Elijah Old South Church Third J. W. Platner Hope Chapel Shawmut Street Park Square H. O. Hannum Berkeley Edward Anderson Christian Endeavor Meeting Julius EH. Ward Ober-Ammergan Peqopleits Temple Columbus Avenue Berkeley Street L. H. Dorchester Bible School Warren W. Adams J. C. Bartlett Clarence E. Hay Miss Morse Schubert Pastor Tremont Street M. F Tremont and Concord Streets Charles EK. Davis W. F. Warren Boston University Epworth League the People’s Hour Tians Washington Street Hubert CC. Browne New Orleans Hubert C. Browne H. @. Browne Tremont Temple Small National C. E. Society Kari Marx Martha Moore Avery THE Christadelphians Arcade Hall Hospitaller Naomi Hall Greenwood Cutting Joseph Slattery Berkeley Temple Frn Trish FIRST Exeter Street Hiram Abiff Phillips Brooks N. J. Willis Edgar W. Emerson IF. A. Wiggin Wiggin Tnadies Gospel OF Spirit-Return Society Minnie M. Soule Assembly Hall Huntington Avenue Roxbury Spiritual Association Roxbury Hall Warren Street I. Corinthians Mrs. Mack Y. M. Christian Union Union Hall Boylston Street James Eells First Church Boston J. Frank Botume Grace Lillian Carter Annie May Whitten Allison Liddle Woodbury Home Land Herbert Johnson Heavenly Home Sauvage George Mendall ‘Taylor Boston Young Men's Christian Association Boylston Berkeley Streets J. M. Gray William Fvans Salvation Army Miss Carter Miss Stella Carter W. E B. Hill Association Sp. m

Dillingham Proposes, Marlowe Forbids Marriage

Charles Dillingham seeks marriage with actress Julia Marlowe, but her contract bans matrimony. Marlowe says she is willing, yet the anti marriage clause remains in her agreements. Dillingham has repeatedly proposed, and Marlowe consistently refuses.

New York Charles Dillingham Julia Marlowe Miss Marlowe Mr. Dillingham Robert Walter Charles Frohman

Doctors Cobburn and Coon Convicted for Reporting Neglect

Malden, Mo. The case of William Coburn and George B. Coon prosecuted by the Board of Health of Miverett for failing to report a continuous disease was heard in District Court. The court found both men guilty and fined $50 each.

Malden William Coburn George B. Coon Ioverett Board of Health of Vmiverett

Barber Quips Shave and Haircut Request

Kansas City Journal reports a hotel patron replying reflexively to a barber offering shave hair cut shampoo bath or mustache trim with a terse hair cut make it rare remark.

Kansas City Journal

Also Mentioned on This Page

Consolidated Street Railways R. S. Goff Ayer J.C. Ayer CO Lowell Mass Gak the Equitable Life Tion Grace George W. A. Brady Tremont Baptist Fourth Presbyterian Church Dorchester Street Stalker Calumet, Mich Archibald Kennedys Washington ELKS Dillingham EVE Et! Doors Boston Theatre Eugene Tompkins Sporting Life Nman Thompson Afcim NT Esther Mantell Jethro Warner May Mooney Joseph A. Callahan H. W. Treet California Huntington Ave Massachusetts Ave Symphony Hall J. B. Pond Garrett P Erviss Boston i Augustin Daly James Ada Rehat T. Powers Slole Ss Juan Luntrance Washington St Father McFadden Ireland America Danial McLoughlin Hotel Victoria Broadway 5Th Ave 27Th St George W. Sweeney Entertainments Clifford & Huth, Smith Fuller Three Mortons St. Once Bros Zazelle Vernon Lawrence Crane Timie Vear Music Hall Tremont St R. C. Carton Tremont, L Oxford Atland Boc Sore Awe Little Minister Model Playhouse Sam Bernard U Henry Lee Jennie Yeamans Mon Toreat Charles Wayne Anna Caldwell Irof Winton Brothers Damm Lovenberg Hal Merritt Florence Murdock Jeffersons Nelson & Milledge Allen Shaw Reed Opera House Robert Fitzsmmons Bobbie J2 George W. Magee Tinees Fitz Solun Bia Mladt the Usketeer Burgomaster Colonial Theatre Boylston & Tremontets Lincoln Klaw & Erlangeta Lew Wallace Ben Hur Wim. Young Baton Holmes Paris Thessaly ILIS Isaac B. Rich A. W. Tinero Bowdoin Wnn Toda Howard Ri*e. m Haines and Peenesone Drew Arrmstre Bro Roulden Griffin Russell Algiers Austin Stone's Telephone Bowdoin SQ Magnette Philippines
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