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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1909
Page
3
Boston’s gross debt rose by 2,564,400 and net debt by 2,088,389 in the past six months per Acting City Auditor Haynes. As of June 30 the gross debt stood at 111,049,006 with a May 31 figure of 111,808,466. net debt reached 74,564,787.15, down from 74,612,091.78. The city now has a borrowing authority of 466,146.53.
Walter J. Travis defeated William M. Reckle of the Toronto Golf Club 7 up and 5 to play in the final rounds, claiming the Western New York championship at the Buffalo Club after three days of play.
Ex Mayor Parkman B. Flanders plans a recall campaign in Haverhill under the new charter. A petition signed by more than 1900 voters is needed to challenge Mayor Moulton, Aldermen Desmond and Harris, and school official Crosten and Wheeler. Rumors say ex Mayor Wood might join if the petition succeeds.
The new pier at Cunard docks Pier 3 East Boston will officially open tomorrow morning replacing the structure lost in last year’s fire. The Saxonia from Liverpool will dock after arrival and the same steamship that was tied to the old pier when it burned will be the first to dock at the new facility.
The Cunard liner Saxonia nears Boston on schedule but a 24 hour delay from fog near the Grand Banks. The voyage follows the Britannia in 1840, and notes historic harbor events, notable passengers, and a fatality linked to a recent boating accident on Lake Killarney.
Governor Draper and his daughter Dorothy led a noon to Bridgewater State Farm inspection with the entire Council and the board of trustees, a rare joint visit. The tour followed a council meeting that yielded several key nominations including ex-Governor John Bates to a tax laws commission.
Captain Thomas S. Baldwin piloted the California Arrow over Norwich at 7 o'clock, circling the city after arriving from the fair grounds two miles away.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court upheld the decision to reopen Boston Banking Company, operator of Day and Night Bank, despite claims of capital impairment. Judge Morton denied the bank commissioner’s exceptions and declined to appoint a receiver, noting solvency per a master’s report and that potential future insolvency does not justify shutdown. The case followed May 11 temporary injunctions and a Rhode Island bail issue involving bank president Thomas R. Taylor.
Controversy over the Webster street land for a new East Boston school prompts an inquiry by the Finance Commission. The conflict involved Italian Improvement Association members, ex-Congressman Conry, ex-Wire Commissioner Kennedy, and local Democratic leaders. The commission may delay street action until the probe ends.
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