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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1908

Page

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Trolley Merger and New Haven Road Control

The text questions whether the New York New Haven Hartford line has an implied Massachusetts franchise and whether it directly or indirectly controls Massachusetts street railway companies via the Consolidated Railway Company. It asks if the New Haven road owns trolleys, guarantees bonds or dividends, and if all listed street railways are held in its interest.

New York, New Haven & Hartford Road Connecticut Massachusetts New Haven Road Consolidated Railway Company

Attorney General Wins In New Haven Merger Suit

The Attorney General Malone prevails in the anti street railway merger suit against the New York, New Haven Hartford railroad. Supreme Court rules the New Haven road cannot exercise franchises or acquire hold or guarantee street railway stocks and securities and can grant an injunction to prevent such actions.

Malone New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Supreme Court New Haven Road Massachusetts Street Railways

Supreme Court Hears Case On New Haven Road Holdings

The April 18 full bench session reviewed claims that the New Haven road indirectly controlled multiple Massachusetts street railways through the Consolidated Railway Company of Connecticut and related holdings. Attorneys Malone and Greenhalge represented the Commonwealth, while Benton Jr. and Choate Jr. spoke for the New Haven road. The master’s report found no direct stock in the cited lines but noted indirect holdings.

Supreme Court New Haven Road Consolidated Railway Company of Connecticut Worcester & Southbridge Worcester & Blackstone Valley Webster & Dudley Worcester & Webster Berkshire Street Railway Massachusetts Springfield Railway New England Investment & Security Company Malone F. T. Greenhalge Commonwealth J. H. Benton, Jr C. F. Choate, Jr New York, New Haven & Hartford Road

Senators Confront Roosevelt Letters On War Command

Three U S senators received letters from President Roosevelt defending his control of army and navy. The memos, sent in recent days, spark strong Senate reaction and may trigger a Republican conference. The letters defend his discharge of colored soldiers he says were involved in a shooting incident.

Washington United States Senate Roosevelt Senate

Lost in Virginia Forest Near Acca Station

Arthur R. Morse of Cambridge Massachusetts, 27, vanished after alighting a train at Acca station near Richmond Virginia while en route to a charity convention. He was traveling with Dr Edward S Cowles of Harvard University and has not been seen since last night. A detective said the suspect in a Mullins case may be arrested soon and that another passenger may be traced.

Richmond Arthur R. Morse Cambridge Mass Boston Acca Station Morse Edward S. Cowles Harvard University Cowles Charities

Convict Shot and Killed at Fort Ethan Allen

Patrick Bynne attempting to escape Fort Ethan Allen was shot and killed by Private Thomas Mallory of the Fifteenth Cavalry. Three other convicts, Hootz Butler and Private Strom, escaped but were recaptured and returned to the fort.

Burlington Patrick Bynne Fort Ethan Allen Thomas Mallory Fifteenth Cavalry Hootz Butler Strom B Troop Eleventh Cavalry

Mystery detains suspect in Guinness murder case

Syracuse police hold a woman claiming to be Mrs. L. A. Herren of Chicago, thought by some to resemble Mrs. Guinness. She was found on a New York Central train with an older woman claiming to be her mother, as detectives question identity and motives amid sensational accusations. The case hinges on visual resemblance and inconsistent details.

Syracuse Guinness LaPorte L. A. Herren Chicago New York Central Utica Lucy Burton Vicksburg Miss Essential Oil Company of

Blood Covered Axe Found in Irish Trunk Linked to Guinness Murders

Discovery of a blood stained axe and a trunk with letters to Ray Lamphere, accused in the Guinness murders, was made after the 10th body was exhumed from a private burial ground. The trunk, found at Wheat Brook Farm near Springville, contained letters from Mrs. Guinness urging Lamphere to return to the murder mansion. The letters are under examination by Prosecuting Attorney Smith Sheriff Smelter and Chicago detectives.

Laporte Ind Guinness Ray Lamphere Wheatbrook Springville Lamphere

Harvard and Dartmouth College Track Meet Scheduled

Today the Harvard and Dartmouth track teams are set to compete at the Stadium. The Boston Americans were shut out 3 to 0 by the New York Highlanders, while the Boston Nationals stayed idle in New York due to rain. Ketchell is the betting favorite in the coast bout against Jack Twin Sullivan tonight.

Harvard Dartmouth Boston Americans New York Highlanders Boston Nationals New York Ketchell Jack Twin Sullivan

Cambridge Man Vanishes After Jump From Moving Train

A Cambridge native and New York City importer disappeared after leaping from a slow train at Acca. A wide search of the surrounding countryside continues as authorities and friends scour the woods. The missing man, unmarried, has parents in Cambridge.

Acca Cambridge Mass New York City

Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Ad Uses Dr Daniels Remedies

An advertisement notes Dr Daniels Veterinary Remedies used by Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show at Riker Jaynes Drug Stores. The brief promo highlights sponsorship and retail availability.

Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Dr. Daniels Riker- Jaynes Drug Stores

Conductor Identifies Suspect On Park Street Car

John T. Shea of 54 Lewis Avenue Arlington told police the man he saw on his Park Street subway car during the Mullins murder night rode to Arlington Heights. Shea placed the suspect inside the car near Brookline street and Harvard square, noting the fare and exit near the North Cambridge car barns before the Arlington Heights stop. The testimony strengthens the alibi challenge and is deemed authentic.

John T. Shea Lewis Avenue Arlington Shea Mullins Park Street Arlington Heights Brookline Street Harvard Square

Deserter sentenced to 18 months for escape attempt at fort

Rynne, a New York City resident at enlistment, was jailed for intoxication and disorderly conduct. He tried to escape two months ago by leaping from a window and was later captured as a deserter. A shooting at about 5 o clock occurred as convicts at the target range were marched back to quarters, likely tied to a prearranged escape plan.

Rynne New York City

Boston and Vicinity Weekend Weather Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for rain on Saturday and fair, warmer conditions on Sunday. Fresh variable winds become westerly. In New England, rain Saturday, cooler in Vermont, then fair and somewhat warmer Sunday with fresh variable winds turning west.

Boston Washington New England Vermont

Public Notice About Holland Wine Co Stores Ad

Public notice urges physicians to read in last page. Mentions Holland Wine Co stores at Boylston Street and Adams Square.

Holland Wine CO Boylston St Adams Sq

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