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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1901
Page
4
The House debated the subway bill with dissents and partisan sparring. Critics questioned cost figures and legal authority while supporters, including Rep. Sullivan, urged prudence and faith in the Transit Commission's figures, ending with a vote on the measure.
The 1901 Legislature adjourned at 9 with Governor Crane proroguing the body after a drawn out session noted for its inactivity. A mock session provided light relief as lawmakers debated transit bills, including a measure to extend the subway act and connect new lines with existing tunnels. Debate centered on referendum requirements and the pace of end-of-session action amid last-hour maneuvers.
The Boston Senate adjourned after a day of debate on a bill to redirect the East Boston tunnel route to State street. Reconsideration was allowed, and both House and Senate bills were admitted and referred to the next General Court. The session included memorial tablet ceremonies and a late appropriation act being signed by the Governor. The body adjourned to November 13.
In a heated session, legislators clash over granting a forty year franchise to the Boston Elevated Transit, with Moseley and Gilpatric arguing for state concern and Saunders defending Governor veto authority. The discussion centers on funding, potential fare changes, and constitutional issues surrounding private control of transit.
The record notes a grave doubt of constitutionality and a voice vote to refer the matter to the next General Court, followed by a recess.
Speaker Myers presided again at 7 00 pm amid a recess to 7 45 pm. The Transit Commission bill, referred by the Metropolitan Affairs committee, may fall under current authority. the Howland bill faced rule suspension rejection. Members honored Myers with tributes and a desk gift, while resolutions thanked Kimball and Borin.
During the absence of the committee chair Charles R. Saunders used the cannons ture that the Governor had signed 532 bills and 116 resolves and vetoed six measures.
Three hundred Boston retail grocers joined a Nantasket Beach excursion by steamer with the Boston Cadet Band. A baseball game saw George L. Smith beat Harvey L. Thompson 20 to 18 for cigars. events included broad jump 8 ft 11-4 in won by W. G. Crowell, stone put nearly 28 ft won by P. J. Allendorf, running race to Allendorf, and a gold fountain pen for J. T. Sanborn in a tug of war. A banquet followed with speeches and band performances. officers honored.
John J. Havacon of 141 Market Street Brighton died after attempting to leap a three foot fence. He fell striking brick paving, sustaining a fractured skull. The incident occurred about 4 30 p m yesterday and he was four years old.
In Boston last night Division 2 A O H held its annual officer eviction. Read officers included J Cronin Senreather Michael J McDonnell recording secretary Sauier B McInnes financial secretary Jeremiah F Coleman tenttor Thomas Dolan.
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