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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1906
Page
5
A congressional inquiry into railroad regulation addresses rebates excessive rates and local discrimination. Senator Tillman’s resolution directs the Interstate Commerce Commission to investigate coal transport practices by railroads and any related ownership or monopoly links.
President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers spends a busy day at Ashland House preparing for Thursday’s conference. He brought documents from Indianapolis on the hard coal industry in Pennsylvania and will use them in the talks with mine operators. He declines to discuss the anthracite situation in advance, while meeting with district presidents to refine demands drafted last week in Wilkesbarre.
Great Britain today demands that China compensate missionaries for destroyed property at Chungpu near Amoy and punish those responsible. Chinese unrest reports are mixed, with consuls offering conflicting views on whether disorders are local or portend a broader anti foreign uprising.
Washington report details Miss Alice Roosevelt turning 22 with a flurry of events. Her fiancé recovers from tonsillitis, they attend dancing school, and a White House farewell for the bride-to-be unfolds. The couple tours shops, hosts and enjoys a dinner with President and Mrs. Roosevelt as Nick Longworth's public image grows brighter.
Boston University juniors elect Frank G. Volpe as president with Hannah Litchfield as vice president and Anna Harris as treasurer, reflecting strong coed competition with Mayfield leaders. Sophomores also choose officers including Herbert A. Cole Jr and Edith Biggs as key posts.
New York February 12 Henry H Rog ers William G Rockefeller John D Arenseld James A Moffatt Wade Hamilton Howard Page and F Q Barstow were ordered in default by Commissioner Fr H Sanborn in the Standard Oil inquiry. The examination of witnesses scheduled to begin today was postponed to tomorrow due to a holiday and an adjournment was taken after defense counsel Kohn moved.
The Deutschen Schuetzen Verein of Boston and vicinity celebrated its 31st anniversary with a grand ball at Turn Hall. Boston’s prominent German residents attended with spouses and children, featuring Ritschel’s orchestra and a grand march led by Mr. and Mrs. Victor Brusendorf.
Robert Sturn, a lifelong friend of the deceased William T. Schrafft, spoke at the casket side during the Somerville funeral service. The Boston Turnverein sang, and a large group of German citizens later attended the Forest Hills cemetery honors.
Boston Newsboys Protective Union hosts its fourth grand ball at Mechanics Building tonight with a grand march led by President Daniel V. Mulkern and Miss Annie Titus. About 50 couples expected, tuxedos worn by the boys, concert at 8, grand march at 9, dancing to 2 am. Prominent clergy, labor, press, business, educators, and city officials expected. extensive preparations and flags decorate the hall.
Malden February 12 John D Saulsbury alias J D Skinner was fined 50 by Judge Bruce for obtaining morphine by signing fictitious medical names at drug stores. Police reported injection marks around the prisoner's heart area indicating morphine or cocaine use.
Four Junction district children were severely bitten by a large yellow mongrel while returning from school. Clyde Simonds age 14 was bitten on the arm, Allen Sederquest 14 on the leg, Ruth Muse 10 on the leg, and George Zwicker 12 on the arm. A wider search for the dog continues to determine possible rabies.
John B Moran takes charge of prosecuting Joseph V Flanagan of J J Quinlan & Co charged with maintaining a common nuisance A lawyer P H Kelley will represent the prosecution in the lower court Moran says he will ensure proper government representation and full disclosure of facts He notified Police Superintendent Pierce that Kelley will act for the prosecution Moran notes district attorney may appear in any county case and that his assistants are fully occupied by district attorney duties
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