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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1909

Page

3

Stanford President Faces Fiery Interruption at Bryn Mawr

David Starr Jordan of Stanford faced an unprecedented interruption at Bryn Mawr College when Professor Foulet of the French department denounced him as a liar during the address on War and Mankind. Foulet loudly challenged Jordan while storms of silence followed until the speech concluded.

Philadelphia France David Starr Jordan Leland Stanford, Jr., University Bryn Mawr College Foulet Professor Jordan Spain Italy Professor Foulet Jordan

Holding Company Bill Faces Hard Battle

Springfield reports a heated push over the Boston Railroad Holding Company bill amid GOP backing and Democratic dissent. Governor Draper drives the measure with support from the Legislature while Washburn and others threaten minority action and a possible alternative bill. Norman White vows to run for governor if the bill passes.

Bill Draper Norman White

Provisions of Holding Company Bill Section Review

The document names Walter C. Baylies Robert M. Burnett and Frederic C. Dumaine as incorporators of the Boston Railroad Holding Company. It outlines residency and office location requirements in Boston and notes the plan to acquire Boston and Maine stock with Railroad Commissioners approval. The act allows backing by any railroad incorporated in the Commonwealth and signals potential New Haven involvement with passage effects and listed dissenters.

Committee On Railroads Washburn New Haven Draper Boston Railroad Holding Company Malone Senate Boston & Maine John L. Billard Meriden Conn Hargis Meriden, Conn Walter C. Baylies Boston & Lowell Railroad Company Boston & Maine Railroad Robert M. Burnett Commercial Club Boston Elevated Railroad Frederic @. Dumaine Waltham Amoskeag Manufacturing Company Baylies Burnett Charles F. Choate Frederic C. Dumaine Boston Commonwealth House Robert Washburn Worcester John W. Hargis Franklin Michael J. Scully Springfield J. Carmody

Big Night Brings Masonic Lodges Together in District

Representatives from Medford Somerville Charlestown Everett Melrose Wakefield and Stoneham gathered for a district Masonic event aimed at strengthening ties among branches. Major Frank H Little and team organized the gathering at Marie Hall. Rev O A Roberts delivered a biographical address on the founder. Grand Chancellor Penniman spoke to hearty enthusiasm. A concert followed by a banquet.

Medford Somerville Charlestown Everett Melrose Wakefield Stoneham Frank H. Little Marie Hall P. C O. A. Roberts Order Penniman

Eclipse Seen by Thousands in Boston Sky

The moon's eclipse last night drew thousands of Bostonians to rooftops and open spaces. Observers noted the moon rose at 7 39 and was already partly in shadow, becoming fully covered within twenty minutes.

Boston

Conductor Fined Twenty Dollars in Cambridge Court

Patrick Meehan of Somerville was found guilty of assault and battery on a Boston Elevated conductor. Judge Stones fined Meehan $20 in Cambridge District Court yesterday morning.

Cambridge Patrick Meehan Hanson Street Somerville Conductor McPhee Boston Stones

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