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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1896
Page
8
In a June address Robert P. B. McKisson urges reconsidering city transit fares to unify fares citywide, push suburban merchants to travel to shops, and support railroad street paving. He calls for reduced fare, a portion of gross receipts to the treasury, regular fare and rate reviews, and potential consolidation of two existing companies.
The mayor argues universal free transfer began with a 25 year franchise and 11 tickets for 50 cents. Travel rose 40 percent, nonpaying lines were made to pay, an extra line adopted six tickets for 25 cents with 3 cent fares at 6 to 7 am and evening. Transfers mainly issued during commute hours. he credits housing gains for laborers to the policy.
The Massachusetts Senate defeated the West End free transfers bill 19 to 6. debate highlighted public demand from Boston metropolitan districts, positions of Senators MacCabe Wellman Miller and Malone, and opposition citing costs and street layouts. The measure faced a later motion for reconsideration and possible passage today.
The Salem Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company held a morning parade and a grand review for Governor Wolcott with officers elected, Cadet Band music, and a review on Charles Street. A later banquet in Faneuil Hall featured speeches on unity with England, the London trip, and patriotism.
James A. Vehey of Boston Electric Light Co and a coworker were on the Davenport building at 9% Washington Street when Vehey’s left hand touched a live wire. He struck the wire with his right fist, freeing himself. He suffered a minor burn and a strong shock, but escaped serious injury with only cuts and bruises.
Lynn June 1 The new Republican city committee organized this evening with Joseph C. Randlett as chairman of Ward 6 Thomas F Pedrick as vice chairman Frederick Ames as secretary and E B Fraser as treasurer The group outlines leadership roles for the local party structure in Lynn.
The Cunarder Servia sails June 29 with space remaining in the best saloon and main deck cabins. Besides reserved accommodations for the Ancient and Honorable Artillery, more cabins are still available at the company office, 99 State Street.
In Norwich Connecticut the June 1 city election declared Alonzo R. Aborn mayor by 609, while Frederick L. Osgood, the Democratic nominee, had a 3 percent majority. Illegal votes numbered 645 in the first district and 351 in the second. ballots were printed in wrong type, obscuring party names. Osgood plans to challenge the decision.
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