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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1909

Page

13

Attorney General Seeks Legislature Action on New Haven Charter

Malone urges Massachusetts Legislature to forfeit or rein in the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad Company citing Connecticut merger violations and insufficient court speed. He warns of stock and bond instability and calls for swift legislative remedies and penalties.

Commonwealth New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company New York, New Haven & Hartford Supreme Court Boston & Maine Road Attorney- General Mass Massachusetts Connecticut House Consolidated Railway Company of Connecticut Massachusetts Corporation Consolidated Corporation New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad William B. Lawrence Broadway New York Wash. St Boston

New Haven Faces Massachusetts Charter Forfeiture Question

Interviews with railroad officers in New Haven indicate Attorney General Malone’s Massachusetts plan to forfeit the New Haven company’s charter is not taken seriously. They say the company relies on state and bond interests and on Massachusetts road leases to protect its position, while legal questions linger over cross state consolidations and long standing laws.

New Haven Conn Malone Massachusetts

Forfeiture Not Likely in New Haven Charter Case

Legislators show little support for revoking the New Haven charter as Attorney General Malone’s report prompts debate. Senators Turtle and Representative Garcelon, among others, say no action will be taken. critics note past conservative bills and concerns over unequal treatment. Ex-Governor Bates hedges that charter forfeiture could be a final resort if a corporation persistently violates the law.

New Haven Malone Turtle Garcelon Draper Guild Bates

Ex-Governor Guild Silent on Merger Report Views

Ex Governor Guild would not discuss the merger report of Attorney General Malone. In his January address to the Legislature he urged avoiding destructive legislative action and insisted any policy change must be thoroughly pursued to its conclusion. He said the burden of proof rests on those seeking the change and that he who asserts must prove.

Guild Malone

Attorney General Report Shores Up State's Rail Merger Stance

Lawmaker says the New Haven railroad acted in flagrant violation of the law and risks charter forfeiture. Attorney General’s sweeping report vindicates the Legislature’s anti merger policy and calls for decisive action to uphold state authority and dignity.

Shafer Hall Named at Wellesley College

Dean Pendleton announced at chapel that a new dormitory to be built next spring at Wellesley College will be named Shafer Hall in honor of Helen A. Shafer, the college's third president.

Wellesley Wellesley College Dean Pendleton Shafer Helen A. Shafer

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