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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1914
Page
5
Governor Walsh outlines a plan for state ownership of the Boston & Maine railroad if private control fails. He vows trustees and directors free of banking interests, warns of receivership, highlights $45 million in obligations and $27 million due June 1, and notes opposition to publicizing terms of the pending agreement.
Special assistant T. W. Gregory and Interstate Commerce Commission expert F. M. Swacker depart Washington for Boston to gather firsthand details on separating the Boston and Maine from the New Haven. They aim to clarify divorce terms and press for a conclusion after further talks with Elliott and New Haven counsel. Senator Clapp to propose Senate access to any full agreement before government action.
Senator Lodge opposition to the Norris resolution colors a stalled plan for the merger. Walsh will not return to Washington unless summoned by the Department of Justice. Trustees and terms of the trust are debated as the final agreement hinges on a deed deadline. Special Agent Gregory heads to Boston for talks with New Hampshire officials at the Copley Plaza. Public Service Commissioner Niles pushes Granite State representation on the board, with Allen Hollis suggested.
A Boston Opera House performance of Mozart's operatic drama Don Giovanni features Yanni Marcoux as the Don Emmy Destinn as Donna Anna Maggie Teyte as Zerlina Paolo Ludikar as Leporello Luigi Tavecchia as Masetto Miss Destinn delivers dramatic intensity while Marcoux embodies the Don and Teyte's Zerlina charms.
The 2nd annual ball of the Newfound landers Mutual Benefit Association was held last night on Paine Memorial Trail Appleton street South End. Proceeds support sick members of the association and promote Adamson's Balsam advertisement a remedy for colds.
Mrs. Rantoul testifies she loved Rumrill and deceived her husband about affairs. Doctor Barnes and nurse Miss McCarthy describe medical concerns and abuse by Mr. Rantoul, with tense discussions about handling the marriage and threats. Witnesses reveal letters and gifts tied to the affair and planned divorce hints. Proceedings adjourn and next week’s testimony is expected to be sensational.
Peace day marked the Supreme Council Knights of Pythias annual convention in Washington as Thomas J. Carling of Macon Georgia pledged support of 800000 brothers and 0,000 sisters to Secretary Bryan's peace policy. President Wilson greeted 1700 visiting Knights at a White House reception as the convention prepares to adjourn tomorrow.
The Women's City Club of Boston promotes a campaign slogan Three to Three Thousand Whats Your Number as a stamp sold to members. The stamp is used on stationery envelope seals and other materials to raise awareness and attract new women to join in Boston and New England.
Thomas W. Letchworth of Somerville a former Boston and Maine engineer who was blinded when he fell through a drawbridge near Tower A at North Station in 1911 won a verdict of 17 060 dollars from a jury before Judge Stevens at East Cambridge yesterday.
Samuel Altman of Dorchester was held for the grand jury yesterday by U S Commissioner Hayes on a charge of concealing assets in bankruptcy proceedings.
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