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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1907
Page
4
The Senate engrossed the Shaw Elevated track bill without debate sending it to the House. The measure lifts the ban on joint use of Elevated tracks by Boston and Worcester lines while exempting labor unions and placing rail road commissioners in charge of permission. Public opposition is noted though the bill aims to settle the track dispute.
The bucket shop bill faced a postponement to next Tuesday in the Senate despite opposition from Senator Vahey and allies. A 19 to 17 vote favored the delay while the House passed a separate street railway lifting jack requirement bill, later rejected 15 to 19 in the Senate. A separate liability increase to 10 000 for fatal injuries cleared a third reading on an 18 to 19 vote, and the Senate refused to send McNary’s municipal lighting proposal to voters by 16 to 22.
The anti monopoly bill imposing fines and imprisonment for hoarding common commodities moved to engrossment after a brisk House debate. An amendment by Mr Grady of Ward 3 was adopted to exempt labor unions from the provision.
The House approved the Weeks bill for a police court in Everett and sent the measure to the General Court with a referral for consideration of a bill to prevent unfair practices.
A bill reported from the House committee on public health transfers the duties of the inspection department of the district police to the State Board of Health.
The college taxation bill faces a House vote with expectations of a heated clash. The measure would tax professors' residences, signaling a contentious fiscal shift for higher education personnel.
A Massachusetts businessman declares his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor. He frames his run as a referendum on business policies, seeks broader support beyond party lines, and advocates reciprocity with Canada, tariff reform, and expansion of domestic industry. He notes past near-election success for lieutenant governor and aims to advance economic and commercial policies through political action.
A change at the Boston Board of Health shifts chief clerk Charles E. Davis Jr from his $3000 annual post to a plain clerk position. Rumor says a Charlestown man may be named chief clerk, possibly Senator James H. Mellen or James F. Anderson. Davis has served city roles for many years. Health officials Norris and Harrington plan milk centre inspections as bacteria and diphtheria germs in city milk spur action.
The Boston College freshman baseball team defeated the Tech sophomores 8 to 7 yesterday at Tech field. After Tech led 7 to 0 through six innings, BC Freshmen rallied with strong hitting in the last three frames. Maloney of the victors pitched well with 15 strikeouts and only two walks.
In New Britain Connecticut on May 1 the State convention of the Daughters of Liberty chose W A Chase of Waterbury as State councillor and Mrs Hattie Water of Fair Haven as associate State councillor for the term.
Advertisers claim leading doctors endorse Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a life extender and disease fighter. The copy describes its secret distillation, antitoxin effects, and health benefits, urging readers to take a teaspoon before meals and again at night.
A 19th century advertisement urges readers to quit all medicines for rheumatism and try Munyon's 8 X Rheumatism Cure priced at $1.00 with 160 doses. It touts cures for colds digestion and headaches, offers money back guarantees, and promotes separate remedies for different ailments from Munyon’s Philadelphia address.
A reader from Providence objects to Hon. William M. Baker’s criticism of George Fred Williams as un-American and undemocratic. The letter urges civility among Democrats and notes Williams switched from Republican to Democrat because of honesty.
Coal dealers in Boston and vicinity cut most anthracite grades by 50 cents per ton yesterday, furnace coal by 25 cents. This follows last December’s 50 cent average reduction. No guarantee the cuts will hold through summer.
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