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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1901

Page

9

Emerson College Class of 1901 Graduation Review

Graduates who completed an extra year presented a class essay and scene in Chickering Hall after a delayed piano arrival. Clara Wellesthin performed My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice, Miss Hadcock received applause, and Eleanor Collins delivered a witty Class Analysis targeting a professor. Gracia Bacon contributed further remarks.

Emerson College of Oratory Chickering Hall Clara Wellesthin Gracia E. Bacon Purdy Eleanor S. Collins Emerson College

Women Impress in Spring Stage Event at Hall

Mae Belle Names leads a group of speakers and performers as women fill front seats in airy dresses. Lydia Marie Selbach delights with Rubenstein Barcarolle encore. Edith Hadcock delivers To Have and to Hold with dramatic fervor. Edith L Pecker gives a poised graduation oration wearing a historic chain.

Wallenthin Chaminade Edith L. Pecker Waldo Emerson George III

Mooney Blocks Boston Electric Consolidation Plan

Mr Mooney of Boston raises points of order against a bill to consolidate the Boston Electric Light Company and the Edison Electric Illuminating Company. He argues the committee process violated Rule 1 and that the so called committee of thirty did not report on time, warranting the bill’s laying aside. Speaker Myers will rule on the matters after considering Mr Mooney's citations of former Speakers Barrett and Meyer. The bill was tabled pending the chair’s decision.

Mooney Boston House of Representatives Boston Electric Light Company Edison Electric Illuminating Company Qrooney Crane Barrett Meyer Myers

Mortgage notice bill sparks debate and delay

debate on a bill requiring first mortgage holders to notify holders of other obligations before foreclosure drew opposition from Read of Taunton and Osgood of Hopedale while Frost of Lawrence and Bullock of New Bedford supported it as protecting investors. The measure failed to reach a third reading.

Newton Everett Bullock New Bedford Mrr. Read Taunton Frost Lawrence Messrs Osgood Hopedale Stearns Lowell Adams Melrose Weeks Fall River Esrs Odlin Lynn Gilpatric Boston

New Bedford Opposes 18-Year Smoking Prohibition Bill

Frantis of New Bedford opposed a proposal to bar sale or gift of cigarettes to under 18. He argued a 16-year limit is adequate and criticized the bill as overreaching. Belford cited committee evidence in support of the debate.

Frantis New Bedford Ives Neck of New Belford Bedford James G. Baker State Christian Endeavor Convention Robert E. Knapp Baker Department G Wabash Ave Chicago

Bill limits cigarette sales to minors approved

Mr Bullock stated the measure would curb tobacco sales to younger children. The bill passed by a rising vote of 90 to 10 and moves to be engrossed.

Bullock

Law bids against refusals to supply rivals and power to gas board

The legislature passed to be engrossed a bill prohibiting refusals to furnish goods to rivals and restricting contracts between electric light companies without gas and electric light commissioners consent. It failed to strike Section 2 on trust certificates as argued by Mr Butler.

Tobacco Trust Butler Brockton Gas and Electric Light Commissioners McPherson Framingham Foxboro Horgan Boston

Vermont Northfield Bridge Bill Reported In Senate

A bill to allow Central Vermont Railroad and the town of Northfield to rebuild a bridge over the Connecticut River was reported. The town would pay $5 of the expense. Bills were engrossed for harbor facilities and anchorage in Boston Harbor and to alter the harbor line on the northerly side of the Charles River below Charlestown Bridge.

Senate Central Vermont Railroad Northfield Connecticut River Anchorage Boston Harbor Charles River Charlestown Bridge

Boston man Wilbur F Adams voting machine bill reported

The vot ing machine bill of Wilbur F Adams of Boston was reported to the House by the committee on election laws with no dissent A favorable vote occurred March 18 and action was deferred until the Supreme Court ruling on the constitutionality of voting machines. The court found a law authorizing machines would be constitutional and the bill is reported.

Wilbur F. Adams Boston House Committee On Election Laws Supreme Court

Redistricting Committee Refers Subject to Sub-Committee

The legislative committee on redistricting met at the State House yesterday afternoon and voted to send the subject to a five member sub committee. The sub committee should include Senate chairman Mr Chamberlain of Brockton and House chairman Mr Saunders of Boston. The committee will report back with no public hearings. Mr Groves of the Globe was elected permanent secretary with ten votes. Brigham of the Transcript received six and Gay two. One member was absent.

State House Senate Chamberlain Brockton House Saunders Boston Groves The Iton Globe William EB. Brigham Transcript Richard L. Gay

Bogus sea captain sentenced in Chelsea case

Edward Hubbard, calling himself Captain George F. Briggs, was sentenced to six months in the House of Correction for obtaining $6 from Chelsea High School Principal Alton Briggs on false pretences. He claimed to be a coaster skipper robbed, then denied the interview. He was also accused of similar scams on others, including clergymen.

Edward Hubbard House of Correction Chelsea Alton Briggs Chelsea High School George F. Briggs Briggs Fala John M. Somes Elsen Hubbard Boston

Administration Petition in Wilde Estate Boston 1901

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court cites heirs and creditors in the estate of George C. Wilde deceased for a petition to grant letters of administration to Julia Cabot Wilde of New York without surety. Hearing set for May 16 1901 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon at Boston Probate Court. Public notice to run weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Suffolk Creditora George C. Wilde Boston Julia Cabot Wilde New York Boston Post John W. McKim Esquire Elijah George Register

Will and probate citation for Rosanna Munroe estate

Law and next of kin cited in probate of Rosanna Munroe of Boston. John J. Munroe petitions for letters testamentary without bond. Court in Suffolk to hear May 16 1901 at 10 am. Public notice required weekly and to all known interested parties seven days prior. Judge John W. McKim. Elijah George, Register.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Suffolk George Kilrow George J. Kilrow Boston John . Griffin Boston Post Gore John W. McKim Esquire Elijah George Register Rosanna Munroe John J. Munroe

Wanted feathers for cash advertised by Post

Readable notice offers cash for old feather beds and pillows. Sender requests items at address Z 41 in the Post area.

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