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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1910
Page
5
James O'Connor of 9 Myrtle Place Somerville was killed while jumping between two freight cars at the Main Street crossing in Charlestown. He fell between the cars and was dragged along the tracks toward Rutherford Avenue, dying soon after at the relief hospital.
The debate over the Boston Elevated holding bill centers on the scope of the joint board’s investigation into leasing subways and tunnels and whether the board should authorize acquisitions of other street railway stocks. Senators Bennett and Tinkham weigh an expansive inquiry versus a narrower approach with hearings and legislative recommendations.
Senators Ben nett and Tinkham offered near identical resolves yesterday. Tinkham’s measure seeks the broadest possible scope for the investigation into the Boston Elevated Company. nett’s measure limits the inquiry to the acquisition of other properties via a holding bill.
In Akron Ohio on June 7 Paul Koesler of Cleveland battled Matty Baldwin of Boston to a ten round draw with the referee not allowed to render a decision. The crowd favored Koesler as he won eight of the ten rounds in a spirited scrappy fight.
Dr. Francis H. Rowley, president of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, pushed a bill to empower agents to enforce cruelty laws and the slaughter of unfit carcasses. The measure stalled after a Brighton member objected to a Cruelty to Animals phrase, sparking calls for Senate withdrawal of the amendment and Governor assent.
The Central Council passed resolutions pledging the support of Irish County Clubs to Boston College. They expressed appreciation to Rev. Thomas N. Gasson and Rev Ja S. J. for advancing the O Connell Memorial alumna proposal.
The four Boston locals of the Ladies' Garment Workers' International Union gathered at Faneuil Hall to hear international officers and delegates, including Rosenberg, Dyche, Murp hy, St Wistein, Fromer, Schneiderman, Neuman, Niufo, Greenberger, and Ringer. They urged active union membership and organization across crafts.
Mystery surrounds Mau rice Barel, self-styled minister plenipotentiary, who wed Laura d Azevedo de Silva in Brookline on June 2. The return was filed yesterday but no local residents knew the couple. License shows both had prior marriages. the bride had been divorced. Barel listed age 47 and address 531 Boylston Street, Brunswick Hotel, where he was unknown.
Boston will remark all historic locations with signs detailing their connections. City Registrar Edward McGlenen will supervise, as for Old Home Week, with the city covering costs. The work starts at the Mayor’s request to complete before the July teachers conference.
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