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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1914
Page
4
Boston and Maine railroad files suit for annulment of a contract with the American Express Company. Railroad officials expect a major courtroom battle. James F. Jackson investigated the contract and his findings underpin the filing. Amex had not yet been notified of the action.
The case centers on a percentage split in a historic interlocking contract between a railroad and an express company. Concord stockholder Clements Wentworth sued both firms, while the express firm contends the contract was fair and free of improper influence despite ongoing losses and pressure.
The public is invited to consider Estes Park Colorado as a healthful retreat with mountains, glaciers, lakes, and extensive leisure options. The folder offers pictures maps hotel and ranch options with costs and advice on travel and low excursion fares from Alex Stocks, New England Pass. Agt. BR and Q. R. R. 264 Washington St Boston.
The Boston and Maine and Wentworth cases merge in annulment actions over a long troubled contract from 1900s. Directors Ledyard Whitney Pratt tied to Adams Express and New Haven networks. The 35 percent profit share may be challenged as interlocking control shifts. A new contract with higher share and different company possibilities is anticipated.
The Braintree High School graduating class members attended a dinner at the Quincy House with Harold Pratt as toastmaster. Guests of honor included Miss Charlotte Norton of Somerville, former teacher, and Dr. L Paul Chapin headmaster, along with six women teachers. Karl Rogers, former 1914 class president, spoke.
Edward Sayer aged 91 and head of E. Sayer & Son Oswego business family died at his home 31 Varick Street Oswego after a weeklong illness begun with a cold last Tuesday Interment set for Thursday He was father of James Sayer of Haverhill Massachusetts
Isaac Simon a Jewish merchant and philanthropist bought the Winthrop mansion from Nat C. Goodwin and will dedicate it to running weekend parties for children of the slums.
The Supreme Court affirmed a New York federal court ruling that Eastern States lumber dealer organizations violated the Sherman act by circulating black lists of wholesalers who sold directly to large buyers.
Governor backs the Fisher Ellis bill as the Senate and House committee report progress toward severing Boston and Maine from the New Haven. The act would reserve the Commonwealth’s right to purchase and stamp stock, with New Haven stockholders possibly delaying acceptance until after July 15. Public official Macleod argues the plan protects the public interest and aims for immediate legislative action.
Harvey Nims aged five son of Mr and Mrs Malcolm Nims of Washington Street Westwood died at Massachusetts General Hospital from injuries after being run over near his home Friday night The Rhode Island registered car involved is described but no driver identified by police or parents at this time.
The Supreme Court upheld title to about 700 million dollars worth of petroleum lands for transcontinental railroads against private claimants in a test case brought by Edmund Burke. The decision, announced with other rulings including the Inter-Mountain rate case, ends for the term and adjourns until October.
Justice Van Devanter notes government right to challenge railroads’ title may have expired by 1901 but government plans to press its suit against Southern Pacific. The decision affirms the Interstate Commerce Commission zone rate authority and upholds the long and short haul clause as constitutional, while leaving fourteen cases undecided including grandather clauses and mid west oil lands. The term's output exceeds any year since 1890 with 591 decisions.
An unknown 26 year old woman, described as tall with dark features, was found unconscious in the South station women's waiting room. She is at City Hospital in serious condition as police seek her identity. She wears a plaid skirt, red silk petticoat, white waist, black shoes and stockings, a black coat, and no hat.
Joseph Palladino of 333 Washington Street Dedham was injured yesterday when a sewer construction on Forest Street Malden caved in burying him to his neck. Fellow workers freed him and he was taken to Malden Hospital with a broken rib and contusions.
Agnes Krey of Brookline, 33, cut herself with a broken bottle at friends home in Roxbury and was placed on the dangerous list at City Hospital after a fall on stairs. The ad also notes Graves Grain Alcohol sold by druggists.
Seniors of the New England Conservatory celebrated class day at Jordan Hall before the largest attendance of students, alumni and friends in the history of the institution.
Today at 2 30 P M Jordan Hall graduation honors will be announced for the conservatory. Kathleen Wright of Lowell will receive the diploma with highest honors. Henry Dansky of Birmingham heads the class and Miss Dora Gilbert reads the class history. Albert Fischer of Jamaica Plain delivers the oration and Miss Marion Feeley of Brookline offers prophecies. The class song closes the exercises with music by Miss Eames and words by Miss Hunt. The alumni meeting in Recital Hall follows with officers listed and an annual banquet at the Copley Plaza Hotel.
Examiner M C Mathewson visited the federal building to reshape third and fourth floor offices. Proposal would give US District Attorney French a new third floor office and move executive clerks into Judge Morton's lobby, but crowding and Hayes occupancy draw objections. Department of Justice aims to reduce outside rents. a new building is under consideration. Awaiting Mathewson's final report before action.
In North Easton on June 22 Mr. and Mrs. Elijah P. Spooner celebrated three anniversaries in three days. Mrs. Spooner reached her 4th birthday, they observed their first wedding anniversary, and Mr. Spooner turned 81. He remains active in tinsmithing since 1850.
William Fagan a 14 year old of 27 Howard Street Watertown stepped on a broken bottle while bathing near the head house at City Point yesterday afternoon. The cut on his right foot was deep and he was taken to Carney Hospital where several stitches were made.
In Niagara Falls officials report that constitutionalists and Huerta delegates will meet in an informal peace conference. The talks, arranged with US government support and South American mediators, aim to end Mexico's 18 month civil strife and avoid foreign involvement.
Central American mediators report progress toward forming a constitutionalist delegation. Carranza word on details pending as American and Huerta delegates foresee announcing personnel and meeting place by tomorrow or Wednesday. Huerta delegates agree to conference aimed at ending bloodshed and property loss and forging a firm national government.
A Supreme Court order transfers unclaimed deposits from several Rhode Island banks to the state treasury. The funds arose from the closures of the CI Institution for Savings Woonsocket Union Savings Providence Farmers Bank Wickford Pascoag Savings East Greenwich Rhode Island Central Bank.
Advertises Sargol a new generative force that builds fat and repairs digestion and nerves. Claims six strength giving elements, physician endorsement, safety, and quick results with a month of use. Sold by leading druggists with high demand. warns nervous users to expect at least ten pounds of gain.
Boston officials plan immediate redistricting after a council session with the Mayor. The Board of Election Commissioners will supply voters by street blocks as required by law, the city having not redistricted for 20 years.
WOBURN June 22 A Buckman 65 prominent local businessman died at 4 o clock yesterday afternoon after a short illness from pneumonia.
A French peasant household remedy of pure vegetable oil, praised for curing stomach liver and intestinal issues, is promoted in Chicago by George H. Mayr a longtime downtown druggist who says he was cured by it. A single dose is claimed to relieve stubborn cases quickly and it is sold as Mays Wonderful Stomach Remedy now available at Riker Jaynes Drug Stores.
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