Lawson completes great Boston gas deal ending costly war
Thomas W. Lawson announces that the Bay State Gas Company of Delaware has acquired the Brookline Gas Light Company. He notes the absorption ends years of fierce competition among Boston gas firms, consolidates securities, and projects 2.7 to 2.8 billion cubic feet of gas and about 1.5 million dollars in net earnings for the year starting June 30, 199. Whitney and Amory comment on the consolidation’s value to investors and public, with expectations of lower gas prices due to the new system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Lawson
Bay State Gas Company
Boston
Boston Gas Securities
Bay State Gas Company of Delaware
Brookline Gas Light Company
Boston Gas
Henry M. Whitney
Brookline
South Boston
Roxbury
Bay State
Dorchester Gas Light
United States
C. Weidenfeld
Brookline Company
H. H. Rogers
William Rockefeller
Bay State Company of Delaware
Whitney
Thomas W. Dawson
Parker C. Chandler
Lawson
Delaware
Dorchester
T. W. Lawson
Robert Amory
Mr. Whitney
Gas Industry Battle Shapes Boston Utilities Scene
Boston gas business reaches a robust expansion, promising cheap gas under $1 per thousand feet as a major deal reshapes control. The Brookline and Whitney bill dispute draws attention to Henry H. Rogers, J Edward Addicks, and Henry M. Whitney amid talks of leadership changes and a possible windfall sale valued around several million.
Special price extension for Brussels Carpets sale in Boston
A late season overstock prompts a week long extension of a special sale on Brussels Carpets in Boston with well known standard makes. The text also records a legislative debate in which Mr. Jones and others propose amendments on eminent domain, gas pricing, and company financing, followed by the House adjourning without final action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Jones
Melrose
Jones
Bates
Boston
Lowell
Addis
Northampton
J. H. Mellen
Worcester
Mellen
Myers
Cambridge
Hayes
House
Whitney's Fuel Gas Bill Debate Raises Amendments
The House yesterday debated the Whitney fuel gas bill in a noon session opened by special assignment. Numerous amendments were offered, but advocates remained confident of success despite the opposition amendments and ongoing discussion before adjournment.
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House
Debate Over Whitney Gas Plan Sparks Statewide Fury
Lawmakers clash over cheap gas efforts as Whitney aims to demonstrate low prices through a pipeline. Supporters insist public rights are protected and regulation exists, while critics warn of exclusive privileges harming Boston and smaller gas firms.
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Young
Springfield
Gas Commission
Commonwealth
Mayo
Medford
Stevens
Somerville
Whitney
Krebs
Committee On Manufactures
Boston
Forbes
Milton
Bay State
Brookline
George
Haverhill
Lowell
Bostom
Vatcana
Haseen
Buscessful
Fire Vets In Session At New England Firemen’s League Meeting
The quarterly meeting of the New England States Firemen’s League met in Boston with Assistant Chief W T Cheswell presiding. A unanimous vote set the annual tournament for New Bedford on Aug 19 and a committee was named to coordinate with the local group. The body approved a double platform for the next tournament and discussed a 10 or 15 minute play time depending on counters. Proposals to admit all bank-side veteran associations were tabled for the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England States Firemen’s League
Boston Association
W. T. Cheswell
Boston
New Bedford
W. H. Hathaway
Hyde Park
J. H. Barber
Central Falls
A. L. Carpenter
Providence
Felix McKenna
Fall River
Edward Mott
Taunton
Alexander Harbison
Hartford
B. M. Bilis
Charlestown
Transportation Committee
Mysterious Nickerson Case Remains Unsolved
Boston police probe the shooting of Holmes Nickerson at City Hospital. Captain Hunt and stenographer Harry Brown sought a statement, but Nickerson is in unstable condition. He has worked for Dr. Charles Osman of Dorchester, and Mrs Osman defends him amid suspicion. doctors report he is improving though the bullet remains unfound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes Nickerson
City
Captain Hunt
Harry Brown
Charles F. Osman
Mayfield Street
Dorchester
Higginson Divorce Case May Be Delayed
In the Higginson divorce proceeding before Judge Fessenden there is no definite hearing date yet. Uncontested cases are being heard and will occupy several days. Higginson is far down the list of contested matters and may not be reached until late next week, as lawyer engagements influence the order. The case is not on today’s list.
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Higginson
Fessenden
Fligginson
Retracts Tale in Belfast Murder Hearing
Horace E. Vinal admits he told a false story involving his father under pressure from neighbor Jeremiah Holmes who offered $25 and threatened him. Holmes claims Horace volunteered the tale. The hearing on Robert A. Vinal’s murder case continues with Horace possibly facing charges as the tentative verdict looms.
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Belfast
Robert A. Vinal
Horace E. Vinal
Horace
Jeremiah Holmes
Holmes
American cattle ban in France debated in diplomatic notes
A long U S France exchange over last year’s cattle ban is made public with Olney’s telegram to Ambassador Eustis declaring U S cattle free of contagious diseases and urging remonstrance against the prohibition. The record details volleys between Bustis and the French foreign minister and notes a new French ministry toward lifting the ban as of November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
France
United States
Eustis
Olney
Bustis
Hantaux
Cleveland
Commissioner Murphy Condemns Water Department Horses
The water commissioner reports a sickly afterword from a Republican era administration. Of sixty horses, twenty two are unfit for use and some should be killed. A new stable and better ventilation, drainage, and hay distribution are urged with funding to replace condemned stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Murphy
Smith, McCarthy & Co
Murphy
Quincy
Water Department
Water Commissioner
Charles P. Lyman
Harvard University School of Veterinary Medicine
G. H. Lee
Nine Years for Foster in New Hampshire Case
Albert Foster, former Concord tax collector, faced twelve indictments but retracted not guilty pleas on two embezzlement charges. The court sentenced him to nine years total and a nominal fine of one dollar, with other indictments suspended. Foster was committed to prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N. H
Albert Tf. Foster
Supreme Court
Chase
Hardy
Foster
Horses Kill Boy In Circus Parade Rundown
A coal wagon team bolted on Main Street as a circus parade moved through Paterson New Jersey injuring more than twenty people, including 10 year old Edward Schultz who died or died? no died not stated. he was brought to St Joseph's Hospital.
Police row at Mayor's Office over funds fight
New York on May 5. Police Commissioner Roosevelt and Comptroller Fitz clashed in the Mayor's Office over the transfer of 11,000 dollars from the police fund for ejecting houses to reimburse patrolmen for funds spent securing evidence. They threatened violence, talked of pistols, and were silenced by Mayor Strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Roosevelt
Fitz
Board of Estimate
Strong
Atlantic fast service vessels agreed by empire and Canada
Ottawa: during extensive correspondence the imperial and Canadian governments agree on a fast Atlantic service requiring ships of at least 8500 tons displacement and 20 knots speed port to port. Liverpool is the terminal on one side with Halifax as winter port and Quebec as summer port. Subventions total 1,125,000 yearly with Canada contributing 750,000 and Britain 375,000. a branch service to France is planned.
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Ottawa
Ont
Imperial
Teutonic
Liverpool
Canada
Halifax
John
France
City Hospital Suit Seeks Writ Over Locked Liberty
A habeas corpus petition was filed in the Supreme Court on behalf of Dominico Laturgo alleging unlawful detention at City Hospital after being removed from his Barton Street home last Tuesday by health authorities as a scarlet patient. The court issued notice to the respondent with a return date next Friday based on the physician’s advice that he has recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supi
Dominico Laturgo
Barton Street
Great $275000 clothing sale shocks city at 91 Summer st
A sensational sale at 91 Summer street features deeply discounted men’s suits and overcoats from Famous Clothing House New York. Highlights include $2.85 cheviot sack suits, $4.83 all wool sacks, $6.85 dress suits and $8.85 tailor made suits, plus overcoats and trousers with money refunds and home inspection options. Open evenings with a brisk crowd and extensive stock remaining.
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Summer St
Broadway
New York
Dali
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Colf & Bicycle
NEW King
Bay State Company
Thomas L. Lawson
Dickinson
Gauss
Salem
Henry H. Rogers
Standard Oil
J. Edward Addicks
Rogers
Delaware Statesman
Addicks
Jordan, Marsh & Company
Wachusetts Fire Insurance Company Petition Commissioner
Merrill
Fitchburg
Wachusetts Mutual Fire Company
Henry A. Goodrich
F. A. Currier
Browning, King & Co
Brussels
Bigelow, Lowell, Whittall and
John H. Pray
Henry M.whitney
Great Gas Combination
Osgood
S. Osgood’s
Pops
New England
Washington Street
Ers
Nickerson
E Higginson
Commissioner Murphy
Greater Boston
Atkinson Furnishing CO
Qoor
Comptroller
Fitch
NEW British Canada
City Hospital
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