Denies Trust Charge and Discrimination Allegations
Legislative probes continue as officials deny a trust charge and reject claims of discrimination. Statements emphasize no wrongdoing and assert ongoing inquiry into the matter remains in progress.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1910
Page
1
Hearing on milk price fixing probes at State House
Milk investigation committee pressed a Boston contractor collusion claim during a continued State House hearing yesterday. George Whiting of D Whiting & Sons faced probing questions from senators Meaney and others about price fixing amid persistent interruptions and delays in his testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Boston
George Whiting
D. Whiting & Sons Company
Whiting
Senator Meaney
Mr. Whiting
Whitney
Ates
John F. Cusick
David Whiting & Sons Company
C. Brigham Company
Elm Farm Milk Company
Th Whitings
W. A. Graustein
H. P. Hood
Questioning milk inquiry hints at a hidden combine
An investigative committee questions Mr. Whiting and asserts a suspected dairy trust. Whiting denies ties with others and a combine, claims equal railroad rates, and clarifies transportation costs. The morning session also cites Concord dairyman Albee accusing illegal contractor combinations and rail rate discrimination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiting
Albree
Concord
George Albree
Boston
Taft asks Roosevelt to act as special ambassador to King Edward VII funeral
Washington dispatch reports President Taft asking Theodore Roosevelt, at the American Embassy in Berlin, to serve as special ambassador to the funeral of King Edward VII. Taft notes no official funeral date yet but expects it to occur on the 20th of May and urges Roosevelt to respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Berlin
United States
Edward VII
William.h. Taft
Roosevelt and Wilhelm witness German military mock battle
May 11 1910 Berlin reports Colonel Roosevelt joining Emperor William for a mimic battle near Doeberitz with 12 000 German troops. Doctors had feared throat trouble would keep him from the open air event but Professor Fraenkel said the former president would suffer no inconvenience for a few hours outdoors.
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Berlin
Roose
Velt
Emperor William
Doeberitz
Fraenkel
Roosevelt
Kaiser Honors Roosevelt After German Army Review
In Berlin on May 11 the Kaiser led a 300 officer detachment up Middleburg Hill to honor guest Franklin D Roosevelt. He proclaimed Roosevelt "America's most distinguished citizen" and "the only civilian in the world who ever reviewed German troops" with Hoch.
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Roosevelt
Kaiser
Middleburg Hil
America
Romance of Court Martial Ends in Marine Paymaster’s Marriage
Washington May 11 Paymaster George Percival Auld of the U S Marine Corps to marry Miss Madeline Swift daughter of Rear Admiral William Swift U S N retired next month. Auld rose to public attention after a December navy dance incident involving Dr E S Cowles cousin of Rear Admiral W S Cowles. Swift figure was central in the court martial trial that followed with Passed Assistant Surgeon A H Robnett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George Percival Auld
United States Marine Corps
Madeline Swift
William Swift
Auld
E. S. Cowles
W. S. Cowles
Navy
Fire destroys Weston mansion of Grant Walker
Weston May 11 Fire destroyed the summer home of Grant Walker a leading paper manufacturer and Weston resident within an hour after being discovered shortly after 2 o'clock. The Walkers had moved to the summer place a week earlier. Firemen arrived too late as wind drove the flames, and employees could not stop the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
Grant Walker
Walthara
Spectacular daylight fire destroys Mr Walker’s summer home
A handsome summer home on a hill near the Concord road burned in daylight. The building valued around 40000 with 25000 insured. fire likely started from a defective chimney igniting the roof, though the cause remains uncertain. Residents watched from miles away as flames swept the mansion, with Mr Walker among the owners.
Balloon Viking disaster near Quincy Illinois newscast
Forbes vice president of the Aero Club of America and J C Yates describe a dramatic balloon voyage in the Viking that ended with a violent descent from about 16 000 to 20 600 feet. A torn rip cord caused the bag to rip and collapse leaving the crew and balloon wrecked and rescued by Mr Tilden.
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A. Holland
Forbes
The
Aero Club of America
J. C. Yates
Viking
Quincy
Ill
Canada
Yates
Balloon disaster leaves two badly hurt in Kentucky
A weather emergency at 20,600 feet toppled a balloon team when miscontrol caused a rapid descent. A. Holland and a companion suffered severe injuries as the craft dropped from the sky near Center.
Miss Swift Postpones Wedding Amid Navy Yard Quarrel
Rumors swirl around Miss Swift, Paymaster Auld, and Dr. Cowles as her engagement to Harry Storer collapses. The trial of Auld and Surgeon Robnett ends with light penalties while Robnett and Miss Hessler plan marriage. The navy yard dispute deepens Back Bay tensions and shadows the social circle.
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Paymaster Auld
Miss Swift
Miss Hessler
Navy Yard
Navy
Back Bay
Fear for girl missing in Danvers search continues
Danvers May 11 Miss Minnie E Crawford daughter of William Crawford prominent business man is missing from her home. Seven men searched Burley woods and the Crane River shores for traces. She has been confined at home with nervous prostration and was first missed Tuesday but not reported to police until today. She is a blonde about five five and 125 pounds, last seen in a brown suit and brown hat with blue trimming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danvers
Minnie E. Crawford
William Crawford
Burley Woods
Crane River
Miss Crawford
Unmasked bandits hold up train near Phoenix
Two maskedless bandits stopped a Phoenix area train on the Arizona Eastern railroad a mile from the city. They robbed passengers and fled into the desert. One passenger suffered a head wound from a revolver butt.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona Eastern
East Boston man, 58, dies by hanging in police cell
John Matthews of Haynes Street East Boston was found dead in a police station cell last night. Authorities report he hanged himself with suspenders. The incident is under police review and investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Matthews
East Boston
Hibbard Denied City Role by Civil Service Board
The Hon. George A. Hibbard ex post master and ex mayor of Boston once again faces defeat as the Massachusetts Civil Service Commission declares him unqualified for the city collector post. Fitzgerald appointed him but the board’s silence ends any chance of a fresh start. Heartbroken and bitter friends hint at a charter amendment to curb the state board. The setback jeopardizes his political and financial prospects, with Mayor Fitzgerald unable to intervene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Hibbard
Boston
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts Civil Service Commission
Fitzgerald
Civil Service C
State Board
Hibbard
Civil Service Commission
Deutres
Ex Mayor Hibbard’s appointment rejected by Boston Civil Service
The Boston Civil Service Commission rejected ex mayor Hibbard’s appointment after a 30 day window without giving a reason. Mayor Fitzgerald criticized the decision, noting Hibbard’s prior service as postmaster and mayor, while friends fear the political blow could ruin his finances and health. Continued on F
Thorndike wills name Harvard and two charities for millions
Inprobate wills of Charles Thorndike and Mary Thorndike name Harvard University Industrial School for Deformed Children and the House of Samaritan as possible beneficiaries. Dr Augustus Thorndike receives 300000 outright. the remainder creates a trust for five minor children. If all trust beneficiaries die, the estate goes to the three public beneficiaries. Mrs Thorndike’s share passes to the Industrial School. Estated combined values: about 940000 for Charles and 640000 for Mary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Thorndike
Mary F. Thorndike
Boston
Lem
Harvard University
Industrial School
House of Samaritan
Augustus Thorndike
Dr. Dike
Mr. Thorndike
Back Bay
Beacon Street
Natant
Nominations bill killed in Albany vote
In Albany on May 11 the Hinman Green direct nomination bill was defeated in the Assembly by a 67 to an unclear margin. The vote ended the bill, marking the defeat of the nomination reform measure.
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Albany
Hinman-Green
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