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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1907
Page
12
The Mt Hope Citizens Association meets at Stephen M Weld School West Roxbury to discuss transportation by Elevated and NYNH&H railroads and a Forest Hills hotel project plus the L extension. They will protest train and car service and oppose new liquor licenses with clergy speakers among the noted participants led by President Joseph Gallagher.
Boston and Worcester Street Railway officials announce dogs will not be allowed on company cars due to rising rabies cases. The measure aims to protect public safety in South Framingham.
A band of unknown men tried to blow up the Russian Atlantic liner Gregory March on the Odessa to New York service. The crew struggled with the attackers and several sailors were shot before the fuse was extinguished. no damage occurred.
Annie Williams of Taunton lost her bid to stop the Old Colony Street Railway Company from erecting poles and wiring on Bryant street. The Supreme Court ruled the railroad’s charter grants the right to place poles and string wires, dismissing Williams’s petition.
John P. Hall of Lowell married Frances B. Rosatto daughter of Lt. John B. Rosatto at St Marys Church Charlestown. The couple with the wedding party hosted a reception for about 300 guests at 47 School Street Charlestown following the ceremony.
The Consolidated Steamship Lines Company is organized in Portland with 60 million dollars authorized capital to manage lines run by Charles W. Morse. It includes the Eastern, Metropolitan, Hudson River, Clyde and Mallory systems, already operating 75 steamers. Calvin Austin is named president potential. incorporators include Freeman Higgins, Fred A. Jones, John W. Brophy, E. C. Ramsdell, G. A. Hight, H. C. Sweetser, and L. L Hight.
In Casino Hall 183 Shawmut Ave St Cecilia Court M C O F composed only of women held a public installation with deputy high chief ranger aided by Alma Mater staff. Rev Edmund Stum of the German Church Shawmut Ave praised the order. High Chief Ranger Dennis Fr Murphy High Vice Chief Ranger C E Benning and Past High Chief Ranger Daniel A Cronin spoke. Presentations included a diamond studded jewel to Mrs Kate Berlo a basket of flowers to Mrs Barbara Stuper and a bouquet to Miss Lillian Berlo.
The Boston Floating Hospital appeals for immediate public donations of $10,000 due to high patient load from a hot summer. Trustees cite increased treatments on the new boat and ongoing debt. Subscriptions should be sent to treasurer George Co. Lee Jr at 44 State Street, Boston.
Governor Guilds Excise Commission led by Chairman Baker and Commissioners Emery Hudson reports no room in current offices shared with Police Commissioner O Meara Pemerton square. The panel says it aims to keep liquor business free of politics and to deter licensee influence. Father John's Medicine for Colds urged as non injurious remedy.
The Great and General Court convenes at the State House with 26 of 28 Republican Senators elect caucusing to nominate officers. Senate to elect president William D Chapple of Salem. House to renominate Speaker John N Cole of Andover and other officers. Opening prayer by Rev D V Bowen and Rev Melvin Shaw Nash to officiate.
Senator William D. Chapple of Salem wins Republican nomination for president of the Senate. Bullock of New Bedford nominates Chapple. Cox of Ward 10 and Bromberg of Ward 23 absent. Stevens of Somerville nominates Clerk Coolidge. Felker of Northampton backs Captain Remington for sergeant at arms. Prouty of Spencer nominates Chaplain Edward A. Horton of Boston.
Governor Guild and Lieutenant-Governor Draper will take the oath of office tomorrow with the executive council. A smaller crowd is expected as Sergeant-at-Arms Remington reports fewer invitations and a levee in the council chamber. The Senate president will administer the oath at 11 in the House chamber, followed by the Governor’s annual message.
Senator-elect Vahey files bill to abolish the death penalty in Massachusetts with a referendum attached. He defended Charles L. Tucker and aims to bring the issue to voters at the next state election.
Two year old Dennis McDonough of South Boston was badly burned after his clothing caught fire near a stove. His mother Mrs. McDonough wrapped him in a mat to extinguish the flames as doctors at City Hospital report little hope for recovery. The incident prompted political notes on party nominations and legislative balance in New Hampshire.
In Rome the Giornale D Italia cites an English prelate on the American cardinal question. It notes Pope Leo s encyclical against Americanism, Rampolla Gibbons and Rampolla factions, and says President Roosevelt pressed for another American prelate to seek the papal favor. It mentions Archbishop Ireland once hoped for a red hat, now unlikely amid the Storer incident and personal merit concerns.
Five hundred Jewish families from the lower East Side led by Max P. Thuna and Morris Becker paraded through New York streets with brass bands and flags to Brooklyn and Nassau county. They planned to establish Wollkoftown, a new Jewish colony, with women among the marchers and colonization organizers riding on horses.
Concord N H Jan 1 Legislative caucuses were held tonight by members of both parties in the two branches In the Senate caucuses the Republicans nominated John Scammon of Exeter for president and the Democrats
The article describes a proposed self contained town from the old Van Nostrand farm opposite Belmont race track. Jacob Wollhof of Brooklyn owns the property now. The group, over 500 members, aims to build a town with fire department town hall a hospital a school and a market and to settle issues with the rabbi rather than courts or lawyers.
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