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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1906
Page
4
After failed anti merger measures in both houses, Representative Luce said the Governor’s stance will prevail. Lawmakers indicated no immediate new merger actions and expected testing of existing statutes. Governor Guild’s message shaped the outcome as sessions adjourned and the Capitol emptied.
David J. Ellington of the Postal Telegraph Company won the broker class in the international telegraph tourney at Tremont Temple Boston with a 10 minute 1m time. Richard C. Bartley set a new 20 message railroad speed record at 9m 36s. Mayor Fitzgerald attended and praised telegraph operators.
After hours of debate the Senate rejected the Cole bill and approved the committee drafted measure on street railway purchases by steam railroads. Roll call stood 23 to 10 with rules suspended as the bill moved to the House for further action.
The proposed Cole Bill as amended bans any railroad owning, leasing, or operating a street railway within the Commonwealth. It prohibits direct or indirect purchase or control of stock bonds or other obligations in any street railway owning or operating corporation.
The act requires corporations owning railroads to divest any stock or securities in street railway owners and terminate financial interests by December 31, 1907. The Supreme Judicial Court may compel compliance and enjoin railroad operations if violated. The act takes effect upon passage.
After the adjournment of the House, presiding Mr. Cushing of Boston, four members were called to the bar to receive table silver as wedding gifts. Barnes of Weymouth appeared. O'Connell Fitchburg Bragzvil Boston and Knowlton Worcester were absent, suspected to have learned of the plan and hidden.
Worcester representative Mellen made his final bid in the House for a bill to regulate ice prices. The rules committee opposed the measure and the House upheld the committee’s vote.
The Cole bill emerged from a conference among Speaker Cole Attorney General Malone and Representatives Luce of Somerville and Ferber of Boston. The measure was referred to the committee on.
Fireman George Pollock, engineer Lowden, and witnesses describe a crash when a train diverted onto a siding at South Station. They blame the switch for the accident, while passengers recount abrupt jolts, injuries, and a quick response that sent a new engine to resume service. C W Woodward ordered an investigation and noted no serious injuries.
Senator George A. Schofield of Ipswich fails to secure a two thirds vote to pass his soldiers' gratuity bill over the governor's veto as the Senate records 21 Yes and 13 No with two pairs. Harding defends the Supreme Court order while Denying executive origin.
Senators and House members trade gifts on a ceremonial day at the State House. Dana receives a Shakespeare set for retirement. Cole gets an oak desk while others receive desks, rugs, sleeves, and pens as the bribery scandal looms in speeches.
Representative Charles A. Dean defends the House against criticism citing twenty years of service and the legislature’s reforms. He points to wide personnel advancement, large charitable and educational appropriations, and a slate of measures from child labor protections to eight hour work limits and safety bills.
Speaker Cole thanks the Massachusetts House for presenting an oak desk and asserts the legislature has faced serious tests with honesty and integrity. He speaks of the men whose faces he has seen from the seat and expresses unwavering belief in their honesty.
The Senate approved a bill by amending the Cole bill as recommended by the joint committee on railroads and street railways. The same measure had been defeated in the House earlier when the Speaker's bill was adopted.
A testimonial by Hon. Robt W Wells praises Peruna as a true tonic that strengthens digestion and nutrition. Chas Brown of Rogersville Tennessee reports relief from indigestion and exhaustion after using Peruna, claiming renewed energy and better sleep.
Speaker Cole announced three recess committees with members from multiple cities. Taxation panel includes Turtle Pittsfield, Evans Everett, Williams Attleboro, Ames Orange, Andrews Holyoke, Fogg Newburyport, Tar bell North Brookfield, Blanchard Somerville, Meyers Cambridge, Quinn Boston, Creed Boston. Sunday laws panel includes Webster Boston, McManus Natick, Ross New Bedford, O Connell Fitchburg, Mellen Worcester. Insurance laws panel includes Barnes Weymouth, Higgins Somerville, Teeling Boston.
The current legislative session is the longest since 1901. Back then prorogation did not occur until July 17 and the session was extended by the lease of the Boston & Maine railroad.
Henry D. Perky founder of the Oread Institute in Baltimore county died today in Baltimore of apoplexy at age 63. He had suffered a recent fall from his horse after a period of illness. The Worcester Mass institution was founded in 1848 by Eli Thayer and was acquired by Perky in 1898.
William E. Thomas a prominent Massachusetts musician died at his Cambridge home after a period of illness He was born in New Bedford where he began his education and moved to Cambridge about twenty years ago He was 63 years old.
An advertisement claims a home food product taken at meals enables perfect fat assimilation and rapid weight reduction without fasting. It asserts fat becomes muscle and organs function naturally, improving heart and lung capacity and easing stomach size. The copy invites readers to fill a coupon and mail today.
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