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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1909
Page
3
Senator James F. Shaw contends the election laws committee shafted the bill by scheduling a hearing for February 24 without prior conference. He notes other direct nomination bills were set for March 10 and presses for a hearing date that honors prior understanding.
Senator Shaw protests a Washington trip date on February 24 and asks postponement. Chairman Rockwood replies the committee won’t delay but offers an executive session. Shaw vows a public hearing and threatens a recommit if the bill is reported adversely. Senator Thorndike Spalding is named as rallying opposition on the committee.
Samuel J. Elder and former Governor John L. Bates opposed the bills to require healers to register. Frederick W. Peabody spoke at length in support. The hearing echoed past Christian Science hearings with Dr. William A. Hale for the Spiritualists opposing the measure.
Official compilations of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company show that in the last fiscal year the total stockholders rose from 14 139 to 16 953. Massachusetts holders grew from 7 302 to 8 101 while Connecticut rose from 3 115 to 472 and New York from 1 805 to 2 197, with remaining growth in Rhode Island and other regions.
An 1907 testimonial in Lynn Massachusetts touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood cleansing remedy for nervous headaches neuralgia and related debilities. The case of Miss Louise Stanley describes years of pain relief after taking the pills and attributes renewed vigor to the treatment.
At a Boston City Club dinner honoring William H. Squire chair of Ward 25 Republican committee members from the Republican State and city committees voiced strong opposition to the Finance Commission charter provision abolishing party designations on ballots.
Common Council harshly criticized Mayor Hibbard for not giving an itemized account of expenses. Councilman Donovan called him a bluffer while Ward 20's Harding noted refusals to disclose details. The notices cited $3125.55 for entertaining sundry parties and $5167.57 for automobile rental and supplies.
Senator Charles D B Fisk said he supports Republicanism in city affairs and will state his position at the State House. Six Mayor Baxter of Medford opposed abolishing party designations and preferred Republicans in office. Colonel Doty praised ward committee success, and School Committeeman Brock applauded an injunction against Graves while offering him a Ward 25 slot. William Squire received gifts from Baxter and Hormel during the event.
Councilman Donovan of Ward 7 urges Mayor Hibbard to provide an itemized account of 6167.5 for automobile hire and supplies, noting past promises of easy payments and questioning overall costs amid travel expenses and road conditions. President McCabe motioned to refer the request to the Mayor.
Frank Salini a teamster was fined 15 by Judge Williams in Roxbury District Court yesterday morning for obstructing Beacon Street car tracks during the Fullday morning.
Bath Maine, February 18 report that Frank A. Smail, a businessman, was nominated for mayor at the Democratic caucuses held tonight.
Geronimo dies in the old faith as his widow resists euthanizing his sorrel horse to accompany him to the Happy Hunting Grounds. Four years earlier he joined the Reformed Church but was suspended for drinking and gambling. Asa Dukluge, acting Apache chief, is expected to succeed Geronimo as the last hereditary Chiricahua leader.
The Posse Gymnasium held a lively display last evening at 206 Massachusetts Avenue led by Miss G. M. Gilman in Baroness Rose Posse's absence. The program featured a Spanish dance with castanets, esthetic dances including American Beauty and Folk Dance, plus fencing and club swinging.
Bridgewater reports Senator Roland M. Keith fractured a rib after falling from a ladder. He is expected to be homebound for a week or more.
Robert Luce told the committee on metropolitan affairs that Mayor Hibbard’s bill to reorganize the sealer of weights and measures would enlarge the force and raise fees. He cited about 800 000 jars for milk in Boston with an estimated 15 percent sealed at one cent each, and warned the public would bear the cost.
William F. Donovan, retiring president of the Metropolitan Mutual Aid Association, received a Morris chair at a meeting in Boston. The group, with 3500 Boston Elevated employees, reported 40000 paid to families of deceased members and an average weekly sick benefit of 250 dollars. New officers named include Frank A. McAvoy as president and D J O Leary as vice president.
The Owners and Tenants' Alliance led by Mrs Angeline E Post calls a public meeting at Pane Memorial Hall on Feb 4 at 7 p m to promote district development. Plans include a comprehensive advertising scheme and a cooperative bank for loans and savings to help small earners become owners and encourage youth saving, with Professor Zubelin as speaker.
The Theta Chi Fraternity will hold its annual national convention at the United States Hotel with sessions planned for next Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
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