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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1900
Page
6
A historical note argues that healthy feet require ventilation and fresh air circulation in modern leather shoes. It warns that sealed pores in enamel patent or chrome leathers block air movement preventing moisture evaporation and causing clammy irritant foot acids.
A report details how the New England Gas and Coke Company and related firms control gas contracts through the Pipelines Line Company Jamaica Plain Brookline and Jamaica Plain lines. The arrangement allegedly deprives the public of lower prices and seeks state supervision. The committee’s stance on price law violations is debated as two members were absent for a key vote.
The Fitchburg railroad announces improved through passenger service linking Boston with Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Chicago St. Louis and other points. Multiple schedules show departures from Boston at various times with corresponding Buffalo or Chicago arrivals, reflecting expanded connections by West Shore D and H Erie Wabash and N Y C St. L lines.
The day shows a dull market with initial decline in stocks then limited rally. Wormser purchases and London selling pressure noted. Dominion Coal dividends rise with new stock issue planned. several company boards and dividends announced including St Louis San Francisco and Reading first preferred.
The report lists today’s top and bottom stock sales in Boston with closing bid and asked prices, showing market activity for June 7. Details emphasize price ranges and end-of-day quotes across listed securities.
The mayor ousts Daniel P. Sullivan as sealer of weights and measures and removes deputies from Dorchester Roxbury South Boston and Brighton. Temporary sealer takes over duties while William Doe, head of the Lamps department, is named in charge. City table shows daily receipts of 38,836.79 and expenditures of 164,944.12 with various loan details noted.
The railroad committee reports the Boston & Albany lease to the Senate with 12 in favor and 8 opposed including Joy and Ross. Dissenters call for rate reductions and better terminal facilities, while amendments cut spending to 5.5 million over ten years. The bill faces multiple related measures and delays in the State House.
Commonwealth approves consent to contract and lease of Boston and Albany Railroad Company assets to New York Central. Sections preserve state rights including rate control and service mandates. set yearly spending for terminal improvements. require compliance with state railroad laws. outline legislative approval, enforcement, and court jurisdiction. act takes effect upon passage.
At the third biennial State convention in Deacon Hall Miss Katherine E. Sheridan of Randolph was chosen president. About 200 delegates from 99 divisions attended, representing 7320 members, in what was one of the largest gatherings in the organization's history.
Police captains in the city have stepped up activity as the new secret service squad, organized by the police commissioners, aims to stamp out any risky behavior. Captain Cain of Division 4 reports a raid on an unnamed venue where a printing press, seven boxes of envelopes, seven manifolds, books and slips were seized. No arrests were made as the Joint was broken up and the place was empty. Captain Brown assigns several men to duty across the city, sworn to secrecy.
The Revere Council No. 179 Knights of Columbus presented Shamrock and Rose directed by George F. Madden at Parker Hall Beachmont. The four act Irish drama featured strong performances by Simon J. Nevins Miss Tot Butters and James McCarthy with notable support from Gilbert McCarthy Frank Brown John F. McCarthy and Miss Rose Yeomans. John J. Dyer provided tenor ballads and Miss Alma A. Robison accompanied the pianist. The first council theater event drew a friendly crowd and was a successful artistic and financial affair.
The Bnai Zion Educational Society schedules its annual outing at Oak Island Grove in Revere on June 27. That same night the Educational Alliance hosts a sea shore supper and dance at Parker Hall in Beachmont before the Fourth.
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