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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1907
Page
9
Pay rolls are bigger after all with an increase of 173 745 dollars from January through May this year compared to the first five months of last year. The first five months of this year exceed the same period in 1905 by 248 727 dollars, during Mayor Collins' final year amid the mayoralty fight.
Mayor claims 79 extra employees but treasurer reports first five months payroll $175,745 higher than last year and January to May payroll $248,727 above 1905 levels. An error in bath department figures swapped a decrease for a 21 employee rise. Chief Clerk Timothy Butler explains the mix up.
The highway commission replies to House questions on telephone costs and potential legislation. It cites two petitions, expert analysis of company books, and upcoming public hearings to review charges and service in a lengthy progress report. The panel expects no legislative recommendations this session. Public hearings will resume next week.
A group of Domestic Science graduates posed for a formal ceremony, with diplomas presented to students wearing dresses sewn by their own hands. The class included Mary Velina Moon Sara Lucia Burbank Beula M. Smith and many others, with instructors and the principal listed among the faculty visible in the photograph.
The house defeated the Luce amendment 65 to 75 in a long Sunday law session. Amendments favored kosher meat sales, fishing rights, and ice cream at dealers, while Luce led opposition to Sunday shows. The Sunday bill moves to the Senate for consideration. A savings banks life insurance bill also advances in the same session.
London report says American actress Edna May and New York copper magnate Oscar Lewisohn wed at Windsor Registry Office with close relatives. After a morning breakfast they began a continent honeymoon and plan to settle in England later.
A sales pitch markets a full ten volume collection with a monthly payment of two dollars or a five percent cash discount. The offer emphasizes easy installments and savings for upfront buyers.
The notice declares no more applications will be received after 5 30 tomorrow afternoon for the Century edition of 1907. It states distribution closes Thursday after noon at 5 30, with mail orders accepted if sent early and refunds issued for late remittances. Telephone orders allowed until the last minute, but no orders after store close.
Thirty eight young women from across the country received diplomas in domestic science and certificates at the YWCA hall. Mrs. Arabella Howe presided and Rev. Denison spoke on Art and Artificiality, detailing the school’s home management training for positions in homes and public institutions.
The Senate gave final reading to a bill for an elevated station at Forest Hills square. An amendment moving the station to Harvard College property near the square was rejected.
President Roosevelt cannot attend Old Home week in Boston due to a prior pledge to dedicate a monument in Provincetown in August. Governor Guild reported the letter confirming the cancellation. A meeting at Mayor Fitzgeralds office discussed organizing the Old Home week fund subscriptions with several prominent local and business leaders in attendance.
The Riverbank subway proposal from Park Street under the Common to Beacon Street and Brookline Avenue faced a contested amendment by Senator Linehan requiring City Council approval of the Boston bond issue. Cox argued it would hinder authority. the amendment failed 4 to 12. The bill was amended and a voter referendum proposed, with debate postponed to tomorrow.
The bill to permit forming trust companies in cities under 100000 with at least 160000 capital passed the Senate engrossing stage after a spirited contest. It had faced opposition from larger banks and earlier passed the House after a lively fight.
The National Cash Register Company of Dayton Ohio wins a suit against Grober and Bauman over second-hand National cash registers. The U S Circuit Court of Appeals rules that repairing and altering used machines infringes National’s patent. The company plans further action against buyers and dealers who use infringing machines.
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