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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1907
Page
5
Judge Holmes overruled the plaintiff's motion for a new trial ending Westminster Chambers suit. The final award of 340,336 dollars stands. Filing of exceptions in Williams versus City of Boston expired December 5, preventing further court action by the hotel interests.
Cheverus Court 21 M C O F at Roughan Hall Charlestown conducted a public installation of officers last night with D H C R James Dixon assisted by Knights of St Rose staff. The marshal of staff was James T Riley conductors Emmons Cotter and William Friedman. Prominent Foresters attended including Frank Haly Thomas Connell Harry Griffin and Mrs F M Fay.
The Master Teamsters meeting at Quincy House last evening urged improved freight facilities calling Boston’s current system a disgrace. President Aubrey Hilliard said no decision was made yet and that repeated railroad appeals yielded no satisfaction, warning that Boston will suffer unless action is taken soon.
The Mt Pleasant Outing Club of Roxbury district hosts its fourth annual dance at Winthrop Hall Columbia road Monday evening. Ticket sales fund the club quarters at Houghs Neck Quincy Point with proceeds supporting expenses.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce Golden Medical Discovery and All-Healing Salve for purifying blood and curing skin sores. It links sour stomach to systemic disease, urges persistent use, and promotes free booklets. Also touts Favorite Prescription and Unicorn root ingredients with medical authorities' quotes.
Residents of Hingham were stirred by a rumor of a fatal shooting and multiple injuries in an all Italian district clash. Deputies found only a fight after a New Year gathering at Pasquale Gregorio’s home. No corroboration of bloodshed. police dispersed the area.
Washington dispatch notes Cassatt's death may mark a turning point as Standard Oil aligned forces gain influence over the Pennsylvania Railroad. Observers cite Frick's elevation to the Pennsylvania board as evidence of rising Standard power and possible Rockefeller-Rogers influence over the Cassatt-era system.
Congressman McNary announces district selections for West Point and Annapolis. Francis Crowley, 19, of Dorchester wins the Army slot. George Murray, 17, also of Dorchester, wins the Naval slot. Alternates include Merrill, Sliverick, O Gorman, and Smal with local ties listed.
The Hoffmann string quartet performed in Potter Hall with Haydn in D major op. 75 no. 5 Hugo Wolf Italian Serenade and Strauss Piano Quartet op.18. Heinrich Gebhard accompanied. The Haydn quartet praised for classic style and sparkle. Wolf serenade valued for warmth though orchestral version preferred. Strauss quartet noted dull. Gebhard solid at the piano. ensemble strong. Next concert set for March 5.
Announcement states Mrs Fiske and the Manhattan company will appear at the Majestic Theatre for a fortnight from January 21 after finishing at the Lyric on January 19. The comedy promises sparkling wit with a renowned cast led by John Mason and George Arliss, part of the company since its founding three years ago.
In a New Year address in Philadelphia Archbishop Ryan condemns the French government for persecuting the Catholic Church. He cites a hospital crucifix ban and schools stripped of religious instruction, calling officials infidels worse than pagans and urging a religious awakening in France.
The piece promotes Hot Springs Arkansas as the nation’s cure and pleasure resort with fine winter climate. It notes 200 hotels at all prices and invites readers to write the Bureau of Information for a book.
A Boston Post editorial discusses two 15-year-olds asking for hunting grounds near Boston and permits. The letter from a reader requests guidance on where to hunt and how to obtain permits, noting curiosity about big game and potential danger.
At a special selectmen meeting in Winthrop authorities require muzzling of all dogs for a period of days The incident follows a mad dog scare linked to Arlington with bites on Miss Hattie Waite and disturbances in Revere Everett Melrose and Malden
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