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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1911
Page
2
Governor Foss says he will appoint two Superior Court judges based on merit, not political considerations. He invites public suggestions as many letters from the Massachusetts bar indicate strong interest in the process.
The Governor received suggestions listing about forty lawyers. Names mentioned include Patrick M. Keating of Boston Frank M. Furbush of Newton Winthrop H. Wade of Dedham Joseph M. Sullivan of Boston Frank Paul of Boston Edwin D. Sibley of Boston Edward B. Shaw of Northampton J W Mason of Boston William G McIlwhechnie of Springfield and Major Thomas Walsh of Clinton.
The Boylston Street Merchants Association submitted finished plans for a four-track Back Bay tunnel extension linking Boylston Tremont subway to South Station. Elbridge W. Anderson argues it will boost Boylston business and improve city transport with two express tracks and separate stations. Harris J. Livermore counters for a two-track option as cheaper and adequate.
A fire in Sydney Nova Scotia today gutted the Dominion Steel and Coal Company offices, destroying the building and valuable plans and books. The loss is estimated over 60000 dollars. The lone fire engine answering the call was wrecked in the blaze.
A steam fire engine skidded on an icy street, plunging over an embankment and wrecking. Patrick McLelland, city electrician, was injured. A top floor telephone repair room caught fire while Alice Gillis, the operator, failed to establish a connection, leaving lines useless. Firemen were alerted after a messenger went on foot. Volunteers attempted rescue but disarray preserved little value from three vaults of papers, books, and plans now buried in debris and smoldering ruins.
Elmer E. Shepard a 47 year old mail carrier at Field's Corner Dorchester died by suicide yesterday afternoon at his home 373 Bowdoin Street He had worked 25 years for Roxbury and Dorchester stations Health and overwork under new economy rules cited by relatives The body was found by his brother Charles Shepard 14 Homes Avenue in a room with a clothes line attached to a ceiling rafter
Republican leaders rally to Governor Foss urging savings and oversight. The House Ways and Means Committee sustains Foss against gilding the State House dome with 23 karat gold and approves expert auditors for state finances. It proposes 2000 for masonry, sets Sergeant at Arms Pedrick’s appropriation at 142000, and backs the Governor’s request for expert assistance. Lieutenant Governor Frothingham backs economy and supports the plan. The panel’s action aligns with Foss and is expected to pass the Legislature swiftly.
Halifax crew members including William Green George Harpell G Bruce Austin Stephen Verge and William McGrath were rescued after the Helen Shafner filled with water at dawn on January 16. Captain Hopkins lost cash and the ship was burned as it sank beyond salvage. The crew received care and will be taken in charge by the British consul.
Evening fire record notes still alarms and box calls across multiple locations including 153 155 Warren ave. 1500 Baker st. West Roxbury 155 Beacon st. 14 Holbrook st. and 106 Harrison ave. Entries include times 0 17 9 25 9 45 11 32 p m with incidents such as grass fire false alarm and reported damage with no known losses.
An old advertisement touts Quinine as the global remedy for colds and headaches and claims to remove the cause. It urges readers to call for the full name and look for the signature E W Grove and price 25 cents.
James E. Martine, Democrat, elected United States Senator for six years from March 4, defeating the incumbent Republican John Kean. In a joint session the tally was 47 votes for Martine, 79 total.
Dover report states Henry A. Dupont was re elected United States Senator on the first ballot in the Delaware Legislature joint session. Drexler shifted his vote from Houston to Dupont after other Republicans backed Dupont. Vote tally: Dupont 31, Saulsbury 21.
United States Senator La Follette was formally re-elected in a joint session of the Wisconsin Legislature. Shaffer read the vote totals showing La Follette with 24 in the Senate and 59 in the Assembly, out of 129 votes.
In Cheyenne the joint session of the Wyoming Legislature elected Clarence D. Clark to the United States Senate today.
The St. Pauls Church choir at Dorchester gathered at the Hotel Lenox for a banquet hosted by Pastor Rt. Rev. Joseph G. Anderson W. G. Attending guests included Rev. Frederick J. Allchin and Rev. William Conner curates of the church.
State county and city officials, lawyers and laymen attended the funeral of Daniel W. Bond, late Superior Court justice, at the Congregational Church in Waltham. The six senior justices served as honorary bearers while the active bearers were the sons of six Superior Court justices.
Wellesley Massachusetts January 25 The college will test support for suffrage with a Friday and Saturday and next Tuesday poll to decide the issue. Miss Helen Paul sister of a militant suffragette in London and Miss Myra Morgan leader of the league spearhead the campaign. Miss Morgan issued an appeal in the college paper with support from Miss Daly of the mathematics department.
London January 25 The original plan for the Duke of Connaught to replace Lord Grey as Governor General of Canada remains likely. It is believed he will proceed to Ottawa in the autumn.
Attorney General Wickersham to decide soon whether to file anti trust action against the American Pulp and Paper Association known as the Paper Trust. DOJ special agents conclude over a year long probe into alleged price fixing among news print mills in the association.
The mills collectively produce 225 tons of news print per day with International Paper's mills at 1416 tons and Great Northern Paper as the next largest. Critics complain of trade customs and price-raising concerted action. if Wickersham finds Sherman law violations a bill against the association would be filed. U S District Attorney Wise met with Wickersham earlier this week to discuss the matter.
A local report reveals a scheme where a cadre of lawyers and dummies steer bankruptcies to enrich themselves. They push settlements at a low dollar on the debt, block trustees, and funnel funds to private pockets, diverting thousands from merchants. The ring aims to control creditors and suppress asset recovery.
A local druggist touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as an effective kidney liver and bladder remedy. He cites immediate results from customer testimonies and notes the product is sold in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles with a free trial offer by mail.
The district attorney pushed for a settlement after acting briefly in cases. He notes private client questions lie outside bankruptcy court. He cites scandalous disclosures in recent bankruptcy cases and accuses fellow lawyers to restore court integrity and curb fraud.
New York January 25. Thomas Dunford, rep of a realty firm, was fined five dollars for offering real estate for sale on Sunday in a test case brought by the Sunday Observance Society in the court of special sessions.
List of death notices and funeral arrangements for Albert Brome Mary Agnes Igan Edward W Hurley Daniel Hurley George I Macomber Luigi Labadini Mary L McDonough Edward A Miner James H Morrison Martin Sheridan Frank P Smith Lucy White. Includes names ages addresses and service details with dates and times. Relatives and friends invited. New York papers requested to copy certain items.
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