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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1901
Page
6
A call to lawmakers to grant Boston residents a referendum on subway privileges for a corporation. The plea argues that constituents deserve a vote and equal fairness before any city receives such access.
The Independence surpasses expectations in initial trials under Crowninshield. She is a stiff, quick turning yacht with strong balance and speed, though unfinished in hull shaping and sail setup. Compared with the Constitution she leads but needs ballast and tailoring to reach racing condition.
The Legislature may pass a subway bill but its key test is approval by Boston voters. Without public support in Boston, forcing a subway would be an outrage.
The State Senate delays acts favored by the people in a harsh review of the New Bedford electric light bill and the repeal of the Haverhill Gas Securities Company charter. City leaders argue for street lighting rights and affordable rates, while officials condemn the fake corporation and call for public policy over private interests. Reconsideration is urged as the day progresses.
The speaker asserts Boston residents share equal rights with all Massachusetts cities and urges the Legislature to decide on granting Washington Street for pedestrian use, arguing no extra privileges are claimed.
A massive four to five million dollar municipal loan prompts calls for open accounting. Critics allege secret negotiations and ward favors shaped the bill in committee, risking approval despite public demand for transparency.
City voices urge a public vote on a subway project in Boston. Citizens claim any large transit plan requires consent from residents before proceeding. The call for fairness targets officials to ensure democratic approval.
A editorial argues the Boston Washington street subway should be decided by statewide vote rather than local politics. It urges asking the people of Worcester, Springfield, Lowell, Fall River and Boston, seeking a referendum to determine the preferred transit policy.
Governor Crane supports Home Rule in Boston amid demands for a referendum and precedent from subway legislation. The question: will the veto risk end the push or allow the Referendum to proceed?
The House amends the Board of Trade bill to include labor rules for subway work, making workers U S citizens and paid the city wage rate. Both bills now share labor terms, but the Elevated Company bill excludes Boston residents while the Board of Trade bill retains a referendum clause.
Local politics do not count in this matter as the people of Boston will vote on the subway at the State election and the voice of the people will be heard.
The piece reflects annual section day parades by the Ancients drawing sleep from residents. Soldiers impress with parade precision and improved horses hauling six pounders. Obituary notes mourn James A Herne with Ralph H. White recalling his visits. Mentions of Col Henry A Walker and Everette B. Truette. Newton Choral Association prepares for a concert at Angsbury Temple with soloists and pianists.
The Dorchester battalion stood at ease before Park Square Station when an inconspicuous civilian, C. J. Lincoln, shouted a sharp command and the cadets sprang to attention. Lincoln formerly taught chemistry at the English High School. Al Sheehan received a white bully as a testimonial gift at Tremont Theatre, a financially successful event. L trains are expected to run by next Monday after long practice trips.
The Baltimore Sun reports J Hawks business manager for the Academy of Music endures jokes about his boyish looks. An actress mistook him for a laundry boy, and a purse mishap led a grateful woman to reward his honesty with a dime, leaving him embarrassed by his appearance.
A dialogue references ragtime as the suggested musical programme. Quotes note differing phrasing about comments on appearance and praise, with attributions to Alex Smart and remarks from The Ohio State Journal and Philadelphia Press.
Breakfast includes stewed prunes oatmeal beef a cottes toast. Dinner features tomato soup roast beef brown sauce baked macaroni and oysters. Supper offers cola roast beef with beans and oyster macaroni. Cooks at Be ll street Revere Mass provide preparations.
Edgar Cutting recalls a two year old tragedy at a Boston fancy ball as he reunites with Dolly Grantley Priscilla. A crumpled note signed John Alden resurfaces, revealing unspoken love and forgotten promises. The event intertwines with Boston University School of Medicine affairs and concludes with graduation ceremonies.
Opening exercises for Boston University’s graduating class saw afternoon class day events at the College of Liberal Arts on 12 Somerset Street and a large evening reception for friends. Over 1000 guests attended, with representatives from peers such as Harvard MIT Brown Dartmouth Williams Colby Amherst Wesleyan Bowdoin Radcliffe Vassar Emerson Tufts. Ushers under Frederick B. Libby organized hosts at Chapel and Jacob Sleeper Hall, while faculty of the medical department held their own reception.
London hosts a gathering of New York Chamber of Commerce delegates and Mr Choate with members of the don Chamber of Commerce at Clar Poebeyvy. Class day exercises are held in Jacob Sleeper Hall with remarks by Walter L Chapman and Missie Z sense. Phi Beta vernl ed and men honored as the College of Liberal Arts Glee Club performs. Albert eech of Natick delivers an oration on a son the Man His Work.
London reports renewed Boer War fighting unsettling Britain as details leak of sieges near Mafeking and Dordrecht. Official tallies show 95,714 casualties or recoveries and 347,661 troops sent to South Africa, with fears the war couldLast another year.
Senator Codman plans a strong protest over Dorchester remaining in the tenth district. He pushes to move Dorchester into the new Republican district as the Senate considers the congressional redistricting plan. Senator Chamberlain leads the bill and will oppose amendments. the clash is Codman versus Chamberlain.
The Historical Club of the College of Liberal Arts held its annual business meeting yesterday and elected officers for the new year. Iliam E. Huntington was re elected president and Fred Webber of Wakefield became vice president. Marion Hodges Wake Knibbe Bouton Cary and others were chosen for secretarial and librarian roles. New members announced include John Catherine Litchman Ahesha Jewett and Reimer of Dast Penn.
Huntington Hall hosted grateful relatives and friends as MIT held class day exercises for the graduating class. Francis Baxter served as marshal with Frank Holmes as second marshal and William Truman Aldrich as third marshal. Ellis Fuller Laurence presided as president.
President Laurence welcomes the class of 1901 and the procession features historian Herbert Kennedy, statistician Parrock, prophet Foster, and orator Rowe. The marshal Baxter leads, then the group enjoys refreshments on the lawn before fraternity receptions in the afternoon.
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