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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1907
Page
12
Twenty five members of the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Union attended the monthly meeting last night at the American House. William B. Moffatt of Lowell, president, presided over the gathering.
A testimonial from John H. Holt of 681 Pine St Central Falls Rhode Island says he suffered tuberculosis for ten months and could not work but after using Father John’s Medicine he returned to work and gained seven pounds in less than a month. Holt is a longtime city clerk.
Limited lot of slightly soiled ladies undergarments offered at reduced prices. Silk and wool suits $1.50, silk and wool vests 75 cents, odd silk and wool pants 75 cents. New Court Ties shoes for spring priced at 2.95 with patent Colt construction and Cuban heel.
Representative Martin M. Lomasney blocked a Boston House bill he called an ingenious wharf grab aimed at expanding New Haven road terminal facilities. The measure would allow the railroad to purchase stocks of Roxbury Central wharf and South Bay Wharf and Terminal Company lands, with terms set by the involved directors.
Chairman McClintock announced a change in policy for the Highway Commission, now favoring public hearings on telephone rates inquiries after previously opposing them. The board plans a full investigation, summoning witnesses as needed, with Edmund Whitman representing the Post. The meeting addressed general procedures for the upcoming inquiry.
The jury in the Steve Adams murder trial of Fred Tyler was unable to reach a verdict after deliberating since 11 yesterday morning. Judge Woods discharged the panel at 7:10 p.m. with Foreman George Ellers reporting the disagreement.
The ad touts careful fabric selection and thorough workmanship for formal wear. It highlights Prince Albert double-breasted coats and vests from 22 to 30 dollars, cutaway frock suits 15 to 25 dollars, singles 10 to 30, and boys 2 piece suits 3.75 to 8 dollars for ages 8 to 17.
The joint committee on refuse faces a possible cancellation of its junket to study waste disposal plants in New York and Philadelphia as Mayor Fitzgerald refuses to fund the $800 expenditure. Twelve people are planned for the trip, including Aldermen Woods Doherty and others, plus city staff.
John A McDonald a freight brakeman for the Boston and Albany railroad was knocked down and run over by a car in the Newton freight yards. He lost his left leg and suffered a skull fracture but survived with doctors hoping for recovery. He lives in Cambridge.
Railroad leader E H Harriman announces willingness to cooperate with the Roosevelt administration for better rail management. He cites mutual mistakes, urges harmonious policy, and supports regulatory control within business needs. He notes rail investments since 1900, steel rails and ties purchases, and discusses costs, profits, and the Chicago and Alton reorganization. He says he will meet the President if summoned.
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