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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1906
Page
4
Acting Mayor Draper reports a calm day at Boston City Hall while turning down a nickel museum license. He signed bonds worth thousands of dollars and welcomed Republicans, including former Acting Mayor Dan Whelton, as street cleaning plans proceed.
Former Attorney General Pillsbury and ex Mayor Curtis warned of court action if Mayor Fitzgerald proceeds with the Boston riverfront boulevard. Curtis challenged city finances and argued the river remains a public highway, warning against cutting river access and risking damages to property owners.
Representative Mellen of Worcester presented an order in the House directing the Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioners to report on electricity pricing for Boston lighting. The ten questions probe rates, consumption, costs, output, and the value of Edison Electric Illuminating’s plant and securities.
The Boston House backed Martin Lomasney’s civil service bill to allow city staff fired by the Mayor to appeal to the State Board of Arbitration. Rep Grady attacked it as anti home rule while Lomasney smiled as the bill moved to a third reading amid loud debate.
Acting Mayor Charles M. Draper chaired the appropriations committee meeting with full attendance. Fire Commissioner Benjamin Wells urged a higher fire department appropriation due to the one day off in five for firemen, then rushed to a downtown blaze after the alarm sounded. The committee recessed until Tuesday afternoon.
The Horticultural Society flower show opened with four new rose varieties: Wellesley from Woburn conservatories noted for cream inside and pink outside petals, Kate Moulton from Minneapolis deep pink, Queen Beatrice from Washington hardy with deep pink blooms, and Tone Field from Baltimore with unusually large blossoms. Tulip and carnation exhibits and numerous prize-winning entries are listed along with judges J. F. Huss, S. S. Pennock, and J. J. Curran.
In Woburn on March 23 two children aged 8 and 6 died within 24 hours from spotted fever, with a 2-year-old sibling gravely ill. The McDonald family is quarantined as residents fear an epidemic after Mary died last night and Joseph died this afternoon.
Chairman Storrow of the School Board endorses a new curfew law prohibiting children without a parent from entering theatres after sunset. He supports enforcement by the Police Board, noting truancy officers are already overburdened, and says the measure will keep under 18s from unsuitable amusements.
Charles R. Saunders opposes Tucker’s plea and condemns press influence on jury justice. He argues jurors biased against the death penalty failed to convict without overwhelming evidence, and criticizes sentimentalists and lawyers for press-driven mercy that could endanger public safety.
Governor Guild acknowledged the Tucker family letter seeking clemency for Charles L. Tucker. The governor said he would consider the formal plea when presented. Mrs. Tucker called the reply encouraging and timely, easing their anxiety.
Judge O Sullivan defers warrant until grand jury reviews alleged acts by Perkins. Jerome asks magistrate to accept affidavits and seek arrest warrant with habeas corpus threat. DA would keep Alton D Parker as special counsel if needed. political contributions discussed as potentially criminal.
The Mutual Life Insurance Company filed the first of 18 actions against former President Richard A. McCurdy, son Robert H., and Charles H. Raymond & Co. seeking 3,870,341 dollars with interest for alleged unfaithfulness. The complaint includes nine causes of action, with the initial five seeking 292,500 dollars in alleged political contributions since January 1, 1885.
Alexander E. Orr, president of the New York Life Insurance Company, today denied the accusations leveled against him as the office churned with inquiries on the case. Orr defended his conduct and pledged transparency amid the unfolding controversy.
Boston financier Thomas W. Lawson alleges that agents of the firm have offered rebates on policies and distributed policies in exchange for proxies, signaling a push to influence shareholder votes.
Charges filed with State Insurance Commissioner Vorys accuse the Columbian National Life Insurance Company of Boston the American Agency Company of New Jersey and the American Investment Securities Company of Maine of violating Ohio insurance laws by rebates and improper inducements. The action stems from Missouri Attorney General Hadley’s investigation showing the firms are essentially the same interests.
William H. Brown of Boston said the Missouri insurance department barred offering stock purchase options with life insurance policies. The agency stressed the ruling targeted insurance sales only, not company standing, and the firm discontinued Missouri operations. American Investment Securities holds 51 percent of American Securities Company stock with American Agency as general agent.
Labor men filled state corridors as House supporters crowded the Senate rail. A vigorous filibuster produced 18 roll calls, with rapid motions and orders echoing through a suffocating chamber. Senator Mahoney defended the measure amid claims of governor protection and affirmed Guild’s independence if the bill reached him.
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