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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1916
Page
3
Public Service Commission heard closing arguments on fare increases for the Bay State Street Railway Company. James F. Jackson, senior counsel for the company, argued public ownership is the sole alternative to higher fares.
An advertisement extols Plant Juice as a stomach enhancer improving digestion and overall health. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. James Roberts of Dorchester Massachusetts detailing relief from indigestion and rheumatic pains after using Plant Juice, and notes the Plant Juice Man's daily presence at Houghton & Dutton Store to explain the remedy.
Officials discuss a six cent fare and state the streetcar system must raise revenue by 2,000,000 dollars to keep all lines running. If fares rise, the only feasible source is higher passenger charges.
Board members hold an informal conference after Mr. Jackson finishes his argument. If no finding by August 31 the increased fares petition may take effect September 1, but a decision is expected before then. Chairman Macleod notes Bay State has urban and rural lines requiring careful, separate consideration. Jackson argues public transit is the cheapest living cost and the nickel unit is a fundamental error.
The 200 midshipmen who had been in Boston for four days sailed from Charlestown navy yard on the battleship Ohio yesterday afternoon. The ship heads to Provincetown to rejoin the practice squadron to which it is attached.
In the Lowell District Court two cattle dealers and State cattle inspector Paul Smith were found guilty of trying to sell a condemned cow carcass. Total fines amounted to 145 dollars. Smith admitted improper condemnation and stamps were not applied. The cow was killed after an June 16 barn accident. Jesse Kemp dressed the carcass and sold it to Joseph Eastwood, who later sold it as sausage meat.
Mrs. Alumette Bright of 177 Northampton Street was arraigned in the city police court on an assault charge against Miss Mary Canty of Center Street Newton. The knife attack required 35 stitches. Canty lies in City Hospital and did not attend the hearing.
A humorous tale features a bank and animal friends dealing with a troublesome second hand self starting elephant causing mischief in the upcoming Sunday Post Fun and Feature section.
The July 12 death of Mrs. Ellen Dunn transfers funds to numerous Catholic and charitable groups. Beneficiaries include the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, Working Boys' Home Newton, House of Angel Guardian Boston, Mission of the Immaculate Virgin New York, Carney Hospital, Little Sisters of the Poor Somerville, and St. Andrew's North Billerica parish house fund, among others. Her sole surviving relative, a Hoboken nephew, is not named in the will.
Melrose will be represented in the upcoming civilian naval cruise with four locals already enrolled. Richard G. Burrell, Charles F. Doucette, Edward C. Lang and Win slow G. Ormsby have signed up, with several more preparing to apply in the next few days.
Maude Hall discusses striped and checked summer dress fabrics with color illustrations in the next Sunday Post, noting how patterns influence style and fabric selection.
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